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Table of Contents 08

Meet the Schidler Family

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Community

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Krista Goll

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Rapid Relief: Kayaking

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SUP Lifestyle

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The Cowboy Way

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Grassfed Beef

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From Pool to Oasis: 6 Ways to Transform your Backyard into a Private Oasis

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Lake Havasu

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Marketplace

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Local Index

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welcome

Publisher’s Message

Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that bring the most happiness. I’m really proud of this issue of ImagesAZ because every one of our writers and photographers contributed stories about things that bring them joy.

Whether it’s creating beautiful spaces, diving in to Arizona waterways, sharing tidbits from the past or bringing awareness to issues we all care about, I noticed that, perhaps this month in particular, little bits of personality from each writer and photographer are woven into their words and pictures. I have the pleasure of knowing each one.

I think that, by the time you finish this month’s pages, you’ll catch a glimpse of who each of them is, too.

What makes me smile is knowing how much time and care goes into every page – not only by me, but by a talented group of real people who are funny, interesting, and just as much in love with what we do as I am. I think it shows in each page, and I’m proud to share these pieces of all of us with you.

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... being active is what they do best.

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occer is the glue that keeps the Schidler family of Grayhawk connected. On any given weekend, you’ll most likely see sisters Ryann, 12, and Peyton, 10, out

on the field playing for the Desert Elite, a competitive team of the Desert Foothills Soccer Club. Their parents, Cory and Kelli, will be on the sidelines cheering them on, but their support won’t end there. When the games are done and preparation for the next battle begins, Cory and Kelli will continue their support by serving as team treasurer and team manager, respectively.

“Kelli is the typical soccer mom,” laughs Cory. “Ryann started playing on a recreational team when she was about four, and Peyton just followed her.”

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For the Schidlers, soccer is a year-long sport despite its typical Augustthrough-February schedule. During the off-season, the girls continue to play indoors at the Arizona Sports Complex in Glendale. “Thankfully not much travel is involved at this point, other than the occasional trek to Tucson or Flagstaff,” Cory says, “but that will probably change if they play in high school and further on.”

The Schidlers will be ready for that challenge because being active is what they do best. As a personal trainer and owner of Core Fitness in North Scottsdale, Cory likes to see his family busy. And as a runner and former state champion golfer, Kelli shares his passion for exercise and discipline.

Says Cory, “To me, fitness is less about being a body builder, and more about having an active lifestyle.”

Taking Life’s Path Cory’s path to health and fitness began in Beatrice, Nebraska where he and Kelli grew up. He started thinking about a career as a physical therapist in high school, but needed to save money to go to college. After graduation, he got a job as a manager at a local department store, and later signed up for the Army National Guard.

Cory left for basic training soon after he and Kelli started dating, so he had to put the budding romance on hold. “Between basic training and advanced individual training (AIT), I was gone for five months,” he recalls.

But Kelli was on his mind, and they kept in touch with weekly phone calls.

He would also sneak calls to her when the upper brass wasn’t looking.

“That’s when I knew this was something to hold on to, because she was willing to stick it out for the five months I was gone.”

Cory graduated from AIT as a combat medic, and as planned, went to the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) to earn a BS in exercise science. He was right on track to go into physical therapy, but along the way became disenchanted with the process. “I saw a lot of really smart people spending their time working hard and volunteering, but failing to get into therapy school because there wasn’t enough space,” he says. So he decided to take a different path and become a personal trainer. He started training in Omaha for his American College of Sports Medicine certification.

Meanwhile, Kelli had earned her BS degree in child psychology from UNL and went on to receive a master’s in counseling at University of Nebraska – Omaha (UNO). Cory knew she was the one he wanted in his life and decided to pop the question on Christmas Eve 1994. They married a year later.

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After spending their newlywed years in Nebraska, the Schidlers wanted a fresh start. In October 2000, they relocated to North Scottsdale and quickly began establishing roots. Cory began working as a personal trainer in homes and at the Terravita Golf and Country Club, and Kelli began working as a marriage and family therapist. In 2002, Cory purchased his own gym, but his plans were once again put on hold when he was deployed to Iraq six months later.

“I didn’t end up going to Iraq,” Cory says. “Instead, I was sent to West Point in New York to be a field medic in charge of a 160-cadet company. I was gone for five months.”

While Cory was in New York, Kelli held down the fort, taking care of their newborn daughter, Ryann, and Cory’s other baby – the gym. “That’s one of the things I love about Kelli,” he says. “She’s independent and figured out a way to make it all work.”

Family Life When Cory returned home, he delved right in to establishing his business.

After the birth of their second daughter, Peyton, Kelli opened her own therapy practice in Scottsdale and became more involved in the community. The girls grew up and inherited their parents’ love of sports and exercise. Then soccer became a part of their world.

But like exercise, the Schidlers manage to squeeze family time in whenever they can.

When not on the soccer field, they enjoy going to area restaurants. They’ll also

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try to find time this summer to head to Orange County for some much-needed relaxation.

“It’s the one time during the year that we get to actually spend time together,” says Cory.

“We love going to the beach.”

Cory and Kelli also try to carve out some time for themselves by working out together, or scheduling date nights out to Eddie V’s or Tommy Bahamas.

But most of the time, they can only manage to cover for each other when the other needs time to do their own thing. “We’re pretty busy,” says Cory. “We

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community

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Uncle Louie the Restaurant Expanding to Gluten-Free Dine healthy this summer at Uncle Louie the Restaurant, a friendly neighborhood Italian Restaurant serving North Scottsdale since 1996, located at 313 N. Scottsdale Rd. in the AJ Marketplace at Lone Mountain and Scottsdale Road.

Uncle Louie serves a full menu including a fresh fish daily special and authentic Italian cuisine with New York-style pizzas, and has now added gluten-free pizza and pasta as well as whole wheat pasta for those patrons with special dietary needs. Still topped with Chef Michael’s delicious sauces, they will please every palate. The freshest ingredients are used and there is never a charge for toppings on your pizza.

During the summer months, a 25 percent discount is offered on all wines by the bottle, including the popular estate wine list.

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Backpack Drive for Homeless Children Back to school already?! As you fill your back-to-school lists, please consider helping the homeless children at the Wesley Center in Central Phoenix. Collections of new backpacks and school supplies are needed by mid July for the new school year.

Each backpack donated needs wide ruled lined paper, pencils, erasers and rulers. Backpacks can be delivered to Desert Mission United Methodist Church, 7373 E. Dixileta Dr., Scottsdale any Sunday morning before July 14.

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PVCC Hires New Financial Aid Director Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) has appointed Kathaerine Johnson as the new director of financial aid. Johnson began her new role on May 19, 2014, and will now oversee all operations regarding the student financial aid process for the college.

In addition to her master’s in higher education, Johnson’s broad experience with strategic level planning for financial aid programs at both a college and state level will bring significant expertise to PVCC in the administration of our student financial aid programs and processes.

She brings unique qualifications to the position, having coordinated student financial aid programs across four campuses and 22 colleges at Arizona State University, and administered both federal and state student financial assistance programs, along with the state-sponsored college saving plan (529), in her role as director of programs and operations at the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE). She has managed all aspects of federal and state student aid programs, including grants, scholarships and loans.

At ACPE, Johnson was responsible for interpreting federal, state and institutional financial aid regulations to ensure student aid programs are in compliance. She also functioned as the secretary for the Commission for the Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center (AMEPAC).

Fill the Food Bank Summer months can be a difficult time for those in need. Cooling

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costs go up, and income for seasonally employed people goes down.

This can put added strain on service providers, particularly food banks, which assist the elderly, families, and many others who need assistance from time to time.

Foothills Food Bank, located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Dr. in Cave Creek is no exception. While people think of donating to food banks around the holidays, during the summer months when people (and pets) are still in need, the shelves are often sparsely filled.

The Foothills Food Bank provides much more than food; it provides a wide variety of assistance services to give people a hand up. If you or your group is considering doing something kind for others this summer, please consider a food or funding drive to help the food bank help others. www.foothillsfoodbank.com

July 3 3rd of July in Cave Creek Celebrate

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Creek-style! The town’s spectacular 3rd of July Fireworks Display takes place at sunset Thursday, July 3 and is hosted by Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., and Cave Creek Tap Haus, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd. The festive, family-friendly celebration starts at 5 p.m. with live music, kids’ activities, food and drink specials at all three restaurants and great seating to view the fireworks, which begin at sunset behind Harold’s.

Harold’s Corral: 480-488-1906; www.haroldscorral.com Buffalo Chip Saloon: 480-488-9118; www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Tap Haus: 480-488-3300; www.cavecreektaphaus.com

July 5 Judy Collins in Concert Folk music doesn’t produce stars bigger than Judy Collins. For nearly 50 years, she has been performing and recording folk, pop, and art music.

Take a walk down memory lane with Collins July 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix.

A classical piano prodigy, Collins turned to folk music early on, embracing the social and musical elements of the movement. Her performances since the mid-1970s have balanced her original material with her other hits and gems by artists such as the Beatles and Harry Chapin — all showcases for her haunting, focused voice.

Ticket prices are $52.50-$72.50 and are available online.

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July 11, 15, 24 Newcomers Events in July The Newcomers Club of Scottsdale will be holding three fun getto-know-you events in July. Whether you are new to the area, have experienced life changes and are ready to meet new people, or just want to see what’s happening, join the club.

July 11: Get Acquainted Coffee at 10 a.m. Please RSVP. July 15: Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Happy Hour. Location to

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July 17 Introduction to the Meeks Method Join friends at the Desert Foothills Library for “Introduction to the Meeks Method: Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis and Postural Changes of Aging” to be held July 17 at the library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The program is part of DFL’s “Focus on Your Health” series with Scottsdale Healthcare.

This bone-safe program is a comprehensive 12-point approach to the physical therapy prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, adaptable to all levels of care and age groups. Therapy includes instruction in body mechanics for daily living and exercises for postural correction, strengthening, flexibility, balance, and weight-bearing activities. These exercises can improve body alignment, restore some body height, and reduce the risk of falls and fracture. Limited seating. Please register by phone.

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July 20 Happy Birthday to After the Homestretch AZ After the Homestretch AZ (ATHA) is planning its third anniversary birthday party to be held at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek July 20. An online auction, updated daily with new items, is currently on the organization’s website until July 13, and a silent auction will be held at the party.

Since its inception in July 2011, ATHA has rescued 37 horses, 35 ex-racehorses and 2 colts. Volunteers have found homes for 22 horses and now have 15 horses in our current herd ranging in age from 3-18.

There are currently 11 rescued horses on a ranch located in the Desert Hills area near Cave Creek, and four horses in foster care.

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Most of the horses at ATHA are sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of racing legends such as Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Storm Cat. Horses arrive at ATHA from a variety of avenues, sometimes directly from the track, and others it is from owners who can no longer care for them.

Some are even found wandering the desert by the Arizona Department of

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July 26 Family Day at MIM Get out of the heat and celebrate a special day for cool kids at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix, with music,

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instruments, hands-on activities, comic videos and lots of family-friendly fun all highlighting the diversity and talent of Arizona children. Kids and families from everywhere are welcome!

Family Day will be held July 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are free with paid museum admission.

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July 31 An Evening with Benise with Karen Briggs at MIM Presented in true Musical Instrument Museum style, the public is invited to a spectacular concert July 31 at 7:30 p.m. featuring vibrant Spanish guitarist Benise and virtuoso Karen Briggs.

An evening with Benise is a portal into the vibrant world of Spanish guitar. The famed guitarist blends styles from Spanish flamenco, Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba, African tribal drumming and more to create his own redefined brand of flamenco.

Along with his world-class band and flamenco dancers, Benise is joined by Karen Briggs, whose four-decade career as a violinist has seen her master numerous genres and styles.

In this show, classic songs from the Rolling Stones, Queen and the Eagles are married to Spanish themes as Benise channels his passion for Spanish guitar and classic rock. Benise has been lauded for his PBS production, “Nights of Fire!” which won an Emmy Award and was hailed for its blending of theater and music in Spanish styles.

Karen Briggs, on top of releasing three albums, has collaborated with dozens of artists, including Stanley Clarke, Chaka Khan and Patrice Rushen. Briggs has also spent 13 years touring and recording with the famed Greek contemporary keyboardist Yanni.

Tickets are $37.50-$52.50 and are available online. The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix.

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Krista Goll Writer Tom Scanlon

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In this area of achievers who focus on schoolwork with an unwavering eye, you will find many strong students. Krista Goll is one of them; she graduated from Pinnacle High at the top of her class.

Around North Scottsdale, you will also find quite a few high school kids who excel in sports. Again, Krista Goll is one of them; she was on a swimming relay team that won the state championship.

While grades and sports are two areas of life that have definitive markers, Krista Goll also became a standout in a field that is far more abstract: Krista Goll is also an exceptional young artist.

Shortly before graduation, on a night when many Pinnacle High seniors were being honored for various academic and athletic achievements, Krista Goll’s name kept coming up.

She was announced as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, then again for being in the top 1 percent of her class with a 4.8 grade point average, and finally as Outstanding Female Student (Scott Williams was named Outstanding Male Student).

If you know Krista Goll, you know all the attention was twisting her up inside. She is modest, perhaps even to a fault, describing herself as “dorky.” All she wanted to do her

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four years at Pinnacle was learn, study, create art,

family. Her mother, Jodi, is a former graphic designer.

hang out with her family and a few close friends.

Her father, Kipp, is a financial portfolio manager. Older brother Jake is a chemistry major in college, and

And yet here she was again, blushing away on stage

younger brother David is a junior in high school. “I

as another teacher gushed over her. This time, it was

have a really good relationship with my family. I don’t

her advanced art teacher Jina Ferraro, talking about

get to see my family that much, so I like to spend

how Krista has been a brilliant student, artist and

time with them.”

leader for four years. “I don’t know how she finds the time to do all the things she does,” the teacher said.

Krista says she feels fortunate to have two strong

“Her artistic skills leave me speechless.”

forces encouraging her art. First, her mother. “She’s developed an appreciation of art with me since I was

A few weeks later, after her official departure from

young,” Krista says. “She’s a stay-at-home mom, so we

Pinnacle and before she leaves for the Visualization

spent a lot of time spent doing art projects. I knew it

computer animation program at Texas A&M Honors

would be an important part of my life.”

College, Krista was asked how she’ll remember high school 10 years from now. She gave a little chuckle

Then came Jina Ferraro, who taught several of

and sheepishly dropped her piercing blue eyes. “I’ll

Krista’s Pinnacle art classes. Krista says her teacher

remember just lots of studying. That’s all I ever did,”

encouraged her, feeding on the talent and passion for

she said, with almost an apologetic tone. “A lot of

art that was evident in the student.

people joked that I didn’t have a social life.”

The advanced placement art class was structured and

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People didn’t realize she wasn’t studying 24 hours

demanding, with each student challenged to create a

a day; she just enjoyed spending off time with her

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The favorite book cover she created was the one for “Alice in Wonderland,” as she plunged down a rabbit hole into character development.

She’ll be doing much more of that in college. The Texas A&M computer animation program has helped numerous grads land jobs at the likes of Disney and Pixar, where Krista would love to work someday.

First, she plans to continue learning art and science at college. “It will definitely be intimidating,” Krista says.

“If I don’t really know a person, I’m kind of an introvert. But I’ll be in the

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honors dorm, so I’d imagine I’ll be with a driven group of students.”

Few are likely to be as driven as Krista, who in addition to burying herself in schoolwork and art projects, found time in high school to run track and swim. “Finding a balance was difficult,” she says. “I had a very regimented schedule for each and deadlines.”

She’ll need that discipline in the honors program in college, where she’ll be away from her anchors of support. “It’ll be strange being away from my family,” says the Grayhawk resident. “I really like where we live. We back up to this tree-lined path, and I always like sitting out back with my parents having coffee on Saturday mornings. I’ll miss that.”

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It is around this time this year that we Phoenicians begin to daydream. As we maneuver our cars through traffic, making minimal contact with the steering wheel, max AC blowing inadequately and barely drying the streams of sweat running down our foreheads, we start to think: Water. Delightful, intoxicating, wonderful water.

We dream of jumping in, splashing in cool waves and feeling a gentle breeze sweep the heat from our steam-cooked necks. If we truly allow ourselves to indulge in the fantasy, we can almost imagine the feeling of being beautifully, euphorically cold before we’re jolted back into reality by another tick of rising Fahrenheit.

Let’s face it: We live in the desert, and quietly surviving the summer months is a karmic trade-off for goading Midwest and East Coast relatives all winter long with Facebook photos of hiking and poolside picnics.

It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Look deeper through our saguaros and Sonoran sunshine and you’ll find waterways hidden in the hills. From Flagstaff’s Lake Mary, to Big Lake near Pinetop, to Woods Canyon Lake on the Mogollon Rim, there are plenty of pine-studded reprieves to satisfy both your wanderlust and your practical need for cool abandon. The Verde River just to the north of the Valley, and the Salt River to our southeast, are also winding, beautiful waterways often shaded by cottonwoods and replete with riparian life. Phenomenal desert lakes, too – Pleasant, Roosevelt, Bartlett and the towering cliffs of Canyon Lake, to name a few – are closer to home and each unique in their splendor.

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kayaking

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The perfect blend of recreation and relaxation.

There are many ways to enjoy the water, but for

For first-timers, Just Roughin’ It tours take some

those who enjoy exploring at their own pace, and

of the intimidation out of the sport. For others,

who like a little challenge, stepping into a kayak and

they take away the need for tedious preparation,

paddling through the ebb and flow of the currents is

packing everything from personal flotation devices

the perfect blend of recreation and relaxation.

to rice krispy treats for anywhere from a couple of hours to overnight trips. They also make the

Kayaking offers a frog’s eye view of some of the

trip fun by adding interesting tidbits about the

most beautiful scenery in the state, and it’s also

flora, fauna, history and geology of the areas they

a great way to enjoy nature in a quiet, more

paddle through.

purposeful way. Whether you want to go fishing, exploring, or take a romantic day trip with that

The two know their business. Ray, who grew up

special someone, kayaking offers adventure on a

in the Catskills of New York State, grew up hiking,

budget, and a whole lot of fun.

climbing, and navigating nearby waterways. Debbie, an adjunct professor of exercise science at Mesa

Ray and Debbie Hendricks, self-described

Community College, has made fitness and outdoor

“corporate refugees,” are the dynamic duo behind

recreation a lifestyle her entire life. She grew up in

Scottsdale’s Just Roughin’ It Adventure Company,

the Phoenix area, steadily rooted in a family whose

and are seasoned veterans in the world of

history spreads wide into the area’s pioneer history.

kayaking. In addition to a number of other types of fun excursions, their staff of 25 guides leads tours

“We want to be a resource for people who want

for groups large and small through some of the

to go on their own, but we like to be of service

state’s (and the country’s) most scenic waterways.

to people who want a guide to tell them about the canyons or the places they’re surrounded by,

They also rent kayaks, inflatable and small enough

too,” explains Ray. Many of their clients are locals

to fit into the most compact of cars. For $40 per

looking to try something new; others are vacationers

day for a single-seat kayak, or $50 for a double,

who want to fit something unique in between resort

which includes paddles and personal flotation

breakfast buffets and afternoons in the spa.

devices, you can give the sport a try without breaking the bank.

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For those who want to give it a go on their own, here are a few tips:

• Get out early. Not only are the temperatures cooler, but there’s not as much boat traffic in the early morning hours.

You’re also more likely to see wildlife and gorgeous sunrises – definite perks of the sport!

• Start slowly. Learn to navigate the flat waters of our placid Arizona lakes and rivers before trying faster-moving currents.

• Wear personal flotation devices. Life jackets are a must.

• Know your capabilities, and know your surroundings. Kayak accidents do happen, and can result in drowning. Get expert advice on where to go based on both your skill level and the limits of your gear.

• For overnight trips, try to be at your campground before noon. You’ll have plenty of time to play in the water once you’re there, and you’ll have a respite from the heat if you need it.

• Take breaks for water and snacks. You will burn more fuel than you may think, and even though you’ll be surrounded by water, your body will need plenty to drink in the summertime heat.

• Don’t mix alcohol and kayaking. Not only is alcohol dehydrating, impairment and water are not a good mix.

• Enjoy the ride and jump in! There’s no need to suffer when there’s plenty of cool water all around. Don’t be afraid to get wet.

Just because we’re in the desert doesn’t mean we can’t have some summer fun. There is plenty to see, and so much to experience! So if you’re ready for a break, gear up, kick back, and kayak. www.justroughinit.com

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SUP Lifestyle Floating along a cool stream, sunlight dancing in shadows while trees overhead gently sway in the summer wind.

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Suzi’s goal: to paddle every waterway in Arizona.

Imagine, if you will, floating along a cool stream, sunlight dancing in shadows while trees overhead gently sway in the summer wind. The soft trickle of water plays a soothing song as you dip your paddle in, first to the right, and then to the left, in a steady dance with nature.

For one Cave Creek woman, the choreographed partnership with Arizona waterways has become more than just a hobby; it’s a passion. Suzi DeMaioDonovan of Cave Creek has become one of several local stand-up paddle board (SUP) enthusiasts who have brought the sport from the waves of Hawaii to the lakes and streams of the desert Southwest.

Her goal: to paddle every waterway in Arizona. So far DeMaio-Donovan has hit 28 bodies of water on her paddle board, from Bartlett Lake to the Verde River near Camp Verde, and from Oak Creek in Sedona to Woods Canyon Lake on top of the Mogollon Rim. “I just look at the map, and wherever I see blue, I am in it,” she says.

“SUP is a lifestyle,” adds the fit and compact East Coast native whose enthusiasm for the sport can be felt from across the room. “I will paddle any lake, river, pond or ocean – I don’t care, as long as I can paddle. It’s extremely diverse, and I feel like anybody can do it, from little ones up to people who are 70 or 80 years old; if they can stand, they can paddle.”

As unlikely as the sport may appear at first glance for a state in which the word “river” is not always associated with water, SUP is catching on. A growing number of clubs and websites dedicated to paddle boarding in Arizona have popped up in recent years, and it’s not unusual to find paddle boarders on any given day sculling along popular waters like Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake.

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It’s hard not to smile when you’re on a board.

As solitary as the sport can be, it’s often the people who make SUP so enjoyable, DeMaio-Donovan says. She’s gained clients for her personal training business through the sport, but more importantly, she’s developed friendships.

From river clean-ups, to races, to paddle yoga, to moonlight paddles and camping trips, the opportunities for connecting with others while navigating currents are endless.

“The SUP world is so friendly,” she says with an enthusiastic grin. “It’s hard not to smile when you’re on a board. You’re working so many things, your arms, your

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legs, your core - and last but not least, your facial muscles because you smile all the time!”

The sport’s origins date back as far as the 18th century when hollow paddle boards were first documented in Polynesia. Along the way, paddle boarding evolved into a stand-up, rowing version. In the 1960s, surf school instructors in Hawaii often used paddles to stay alongside their surfing students.

SUP didn’t take off as a sport until the early 2000s when surfers like Laird Hamilton, Brian Keaulana, Rick Thomas, Archie Kalepa and Dave Kalama began paddling their boards when the surf was down.

Soon, they were entering paddle board and surfing competitions, showing off their unique SUP skills and style to a world eager to try something new.

Across the country and then the world, people have caught on to the fact that no tide is needed to enjoy SUP, and lakes and rivers have since become playgrounds for a new generation of water lovers.

SUP is not difficult to learn. Beginners are in luck because, although stepping into the SUP world may be intimidating at first, a wide variety of boards and paddles are available to make that first push off relatively affordable and simple.

There are four types of boards: surf style, for rougher waters; recreational touring boards, which are often seen on Arizona waterways; fitness and yoga boards; and racing boards. Each has a different shape and width, and often come with their own “personality.”

There are also different paddles for different uses, and any shop or professional can walk buyers or renters through their choices to find what’s best for the day or the use.

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Photo by Greg Loehr

paddleboarding

When I get on a board, every single care is gone.

Among the most popular choices are inflatable

Boards and paddles are available for rent and for

boards, which are sturdy enough to endure tough

sale at a small handful of places in the Valley,

knocks, but versatile enough to be carried by

and there are several clubs and individuals with

backpackers and hikers. SUP can now be more than

members like DeMaio-Donovan who are certified

a day on the lake; it can be a weekend adventure.

to teach boarders of all levels. Safety, she emphasizes, is always a priority, and avoiding boat

Boards can run anywhere from $500 for lower-end

traffic and wearing personal flotation devices and

paddlers to $4,000 for customized options. Paddles,

leashes are a must for anyone wanting to paddle

made in wood, plastic, fiberglass or carbon fiber

board down any Arizona waterway.

options, run anywhere from $70 to $400.

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As a warning to those who want to give SUP a shot, it may be highly addictive. “The second I put my two feet on a board, I was hooked for life,” says DeMaioDonovan, who first tried the sport seven years ago.

She paddles to work out, to relax, and to reconnect with her own thoughts in the sort of meditative trance SUP can put her in.

“It’s all about balance – both physically and mentally,” she explains. “People have so many things in life to worry about, and we all have to understand balance.”

She knows what she is talking about. She has lived her life trying to be as in touch with her own natural balance and rhythm as she can be. Following her mother’s example, she has never eaten fast food and has not had a television set in 13 years. She uses the moon and the sun as her body’s guide to sleeping and waking hours, and has built her 17-year career as a personal trainer around fitness and connecting with the outdoors.

“When I get on a board, every single care is gone. I don’t even remember what it was I might have been worried about. You have to be right here, in the moment, or you’re going to fall in the water. You have to learn to be present, and that’s a big thing for most people.”

For DeMaio-Donovan and the growing SUP community, it’s happiness they are really seeking. “There are no walls when you paddle; no judgment when you paddle.

It’s just freedom, peace, fitness and nature.”

And they seem to have found it, from atop colorful boards, paddles in hand as they navigate life’s rough and calm waters.

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Excuse me, There’s an iceberg on your skin: Why skin cancer kills and how to prevent it Writer Lara Piu Photographer Jerri Parness

On June 16, 2011, a killer tried to perpetrate harm on Shelby Voss. A police report wasn’t filed, but an advocate emerged.

When Shelby was 31, the killer showed up in the form of a mole on her back. “My husband and mother pestered me to get it looked at, so I finally did,” says the young Cave Creek mom.

The mole was determined to be melanoma. “It was pretty bad,” recalls Shelby, explaining that skin cancer is considered a silent killer because, although it’s thought of as topical, it can sneak back in any form. When it does, it spreads quickly, typically targeting the organs.

Now she has a life-long commitment to regular checkups and warning others. “I’ll live with this forever,” she says, noting friends who use tanning beds and tan outside.

Another young mom she knows lost the fight. “I didn’t’ really understand skin cancer before this, and I know most people don’t realize that the threat of skin cancer is very high,” says Shelby.

In fact, perhaps mere existence is a risk in exposure. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, according to Skin Care Foundation. Two-plus million people receive more than 3.5 million skin cancer diagnoses annually. Breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer

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Early Detection:

The ABCDs of Melanoma Best advice?

Schedule regular appointments to have your skin mapped and tracked by a dermatologist. incidents combined still don’t surpass the number of skin cancer cases. A look at the past three decades reveals more incidents of skin cancer than all cancers combined.

If one in five Americans develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime (and they do), then living in the Valley of the Sun may not help matters. “In Arizona, the sun is so strong and we have one of the highest percentages of skin cancer in the country,” says Studio C Salon esthetician Tory Mecum. A big mistake she’s seeing is not using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with UVA/UVBs, which is necessary wherever you are, every day – “even when driving in the car because you’re not protected by tinted windows,” says Tory. The Skin Cancer Foundation also recommends a complete sun protection regimen that includes sunscreen use, but also seeking shade and covering up with clothing including a wide-brimmed hat and UVblocking sunglasses.

If the damage is already done, a product with vitamin A is great for fighting free radicals and minimizing hyperpigmentation as part of your daily or weekly regime says Tory, warning to stay out of the sun when using vitamin A. Her best advice?

www.skincancer.org Even if you have carefully practiced sun safety all summer, it’s important to continue being vigilant about your skin in fall, winter, and beyond. Throughout the year, you should examine your skin head-to-toe once a month, looking for any suspicious lesions. Self-exams can help you identify potential skin cancers early, when they can almost always be completely cured.

A:

Asymmetry: If you draw a line through

this mole, the two halves will not match.

B:

Border: The borders of an early

melanoma tend to be uneven. The edges may be scalloped or notched.

C:

Color: Having a variety of colors is

another warning signal. A number of different shades of brown, tan or black could appear.

Melanoma may also become red, blue or some other color.

D:

Diameter: Melanomas usually are larger

in diameter than the size of the eraser on your pencil (1/4 inch or 6 mm), but they may sometimes be smaller when first detected.

E:

Evolving: Any change — in size, shape,

color, elevation, or another trait, or any new symptom such as bleeding, itching or crusting — points to danger.

Schedule regular appointments to have your skin mapped and tracked by a dermatologist.

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How-to layer moisturizer and sunscreen:

First apply the moisturizer, and then the sunscreen.

Infants With pediatric melanoma increasing by an average of 2 percent per year, it’s crucial to cover up kids.

Mayo Clinic doctor Jay Hoecker advises liberal use of sunscreen for babies 6 months or older. He adds, “Avoid exposing your baby to the sun during peak hours — generally 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — and dress your baby in protective clothing, a hat with a brim and sunglasses.”

Babies younger than 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight, says the doctor. Protective clothing and a hat with a brim and sunglasses can be used to protect the baby from exposure.

The good news

Sunscreen recommendations SkinCeuticals Recommended by Shaina Gonzalez, Operations Manager for Improve Weight Loss and Wellness Center Formulated with cosmetically elegant textures and Z-COTE® transparent zinc oxide, the SkinCeuticals line of sunscreens provides broadspectrum UVA/UVB protection. “We chose SkinCeuticals because they subject their active ingredients and final formulations to clinical studies on live skin (unlike other companies who use test tubes) in order to obtain scientifically validated proof that they deliver on their claims — reinforcing their commitment to provide advanced skincare backed by science,” says Shaina.

Suntegrity Recommended by Tory Mecum, esthetician for Studio C Salon Suntegrity Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen and Primer offers a rich, non-

“When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable,”

greasy, chemical free face sunscreen

said board-certified dermatologist, Brett M. Coldiron,

with Broad Spectrum Protection against

MD, FAAD, president of the American Academy of

damaging UVA & UVB rays. “This is a great choice

Dermatology. “Despite this, many people don’t know how

because it’s infused with youth-promoting antioxidants

to be their own detective when it comes to skin cancer,

and astaxanthin,” says Tory. This multi-purpose product

including what to look for on their skin or when they

functions as a face moisturizer,

should see a dermatologist.”

sunscreen and make-up primer

Cut your risk by half

all in one.

We don’t need to tell you that sunscreen is essential to skin

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cancer prevention, and since one person dies of melanoma

Recommended by Tory Mecum,

every 57 minutes, the 30 seconds you’ll invest to apply

esthetician for Studio C Salon

sunscreen is time well spent. In a study of more than 1,600 adults over the course of a decade, researchers determined that subjects applying sunscreen with an SPF of 16 daily reduced their risk of melanoma by 50 percent.

“Powder Me SPF Dry Sunscreen is perfect for small children 6 months and older because of its gentle powder puff and all natural ingredients. Plus, it’s small enough to carry in your bag,” says Tory. Powder-Me SPF is a dry sunscreen that can be used on the body, face and scalp for a UVB/UVA SPF 30 protection.

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Th e Cowboy WAY

Marless Fellows

Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

ugh A Handshake is Eno Through The Cowboy Way

Art and Poetry

Marless Fellows’ book cover Being a cowboy is

Being a cowboy is a way of life and a code of

about more than

ethics. Most would say it’s a life that chose them,

finding a hat and

rather than the other way around.

a pair of well-worn Mar l e s

w s F e l lo

Writ ten By

V. Bay Leslie

s

leather boots that

Something happens, too, when a person spends

fit just so. There

great swaths of time on the back of a horse or

is more to it than

walking fences. Give a man (or a woman) space

driving a pickup truck or listening to country music.

to be alone with his or her own thoughts, and the seeds of creativity begin to sprout and grow. More

Being a cowboy is a way of life. It’s about honestly

than one cowboy has taken to waxing eloquent on

earning an appreciation for the songs of coyotes

paper, in song, or through inspired art, and even

and scampering of things unknown, as the dancing

more folks have taken to following what emerges

of flames sends flickers into the desert brush. It’s

from their minds.

the unspoken satisfaction of polishing a saddle with the timeworn seat of a practical pair of Wranglers.

For 27 years, the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering

It’s understanding the integrity and responsibility

has featured art, lyrics, poetry and music of more

packed into a handshake. It’s about flowing

than 50 contributors who are inspired by the legend,

with the rhythms of the sun and the moon and

lore and realities of cowboy life. Held in the cool

understanding that everything else is just a formality.

mountain pines of Prescott, just an hour and change north of Phoenix, “the Gathering,” as it’s often called,

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is held as a way to celebrate the unique heritage, history and contributions of the American cowboy.

It’s one of the most respected cowboy gatherings in the country, and one would be hard-pressed to find a more uniquely Arizonan festival.

Among the poets featured this year, is artist and Cave Creek’s own Marless Fellows, who is one of only two women to have been honored to hold resident artist status. Her thought-provoking painting, called “Cowboy Journal,” has been chosen as the theme of this year’s gathering, and is featured on its website, publicity posters and promotional materials. In addition, her new book, co-authored by Leslie V. Bay, called “A Handshake is Enough,” will also be debuted.

Fellows has lived the cowgirl way her entire life, and takes inspiration from her family history in ranching and her love of the American Southwest. She conceived her ever-popular Saddle Up Gallery in Cave Creek out of a dream to create and showcase tangible representations of the cowboy spirit through her art and that of artists she represents in her gallery. “As long as I can remember the feeling of the Southwest ran through my soul,” she says.

Fellows comes by her passion honestly. Her grandfather was a cowboy and spent days and weeks driving herds of cattle across the open range of Texas, and was in World War I where he broke broncos for the cavalry. Her art and the work of other talented artists featured in her gallery reflect her own heritage, as well as the continuing but ever-diminishing legacy of hardworking men and women.

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This isn’t Fellows’ first go-’round at the Cowboy Poets Gathering. In 2010, her painting, “Mischief” was chosen as featured art. Inspired by the painting, poet Slim McWilliams composed a poem, “Up to No Good” about the painting. For Fellows, the collaboration was an “A-ha!” moment that solidified the concept for her book.

From 2011 to 2014, Fellows distributed 36 of her paintings to cowboy poets across America and invited each to submit poems inspired by her work. What resulted was a work of part storyline, part art, and part poetry that represents the fortitude and creativity of the American West.

Come see Fellows “Cowboy Journal” painting and purchase a signed poster and copy of her book, “A Handshake is Enough.” Enjoy featured performers Dave Stamey, Mary Kaye and Kristen Harris at the 27th Annual Cowboy Poets Gathering August 7-9. Daytime sessions are free of charge on a first-come, first-seated basis. Seven venues of poets and musicians will be available from noon to 5 p.m. August 8 and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 9.

Evening performances will be held at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St. in Prescott, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets for evening performances range from $18 to $30. www.azcowboypoets.org www.saddleupgallery.com

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beef Writer Amanda Christmann Larson // Photographer Bryan Black

If you’ve noticed that everything

According to highly acclaimed author

preventative antibiotics, has led to

from fashion to food has a way

Michael Pollan (“In Defense of Food”

a public taste and billions spent for

of swinging wide then circling back

and “The Omnivore’s Dilemma”) corn

heavily marbled and/or unnaturally

around to its roots, you’re not

is behind much of the convenience,

large cuts of meats.

alone. After years of shrinking, cell

and ultimately, dietary dysfunction

phones are back on their way up in

of

Subsidized

These supplements have also led

size; disconnecting from the Internet

and produced in massive amounts

to widespread antibiotic resistance

for days at a time is once again all

during both world wars due to its

among people and animals, and

the rage; and retro-inspired looks

ability to be cheaply converted into

contribute to the shocking 34.9

are popping up in closets and living

a variety of consumable products,

percent obesity rate of U.S. adults

rooms with new vigor. What’s old is

corn has become a “second great

(2014) and $147 billion in obesity-

now new, and there is perhaps no

American lawn,” according to Pollan

related medical bills in our country

better example than what’s making

in his publication, “We Are What We

(2008), according to the CDC.

its way to our dining room tables.

Eat.” Today, corn subsidies continue,

our

resulting

food

in

system.

massive

amounts

of

But, as luck and logic would have it,

Less than a decade ago, few people

fillers, additives, oils and starches

the pendulum may be on its way back

had heard the term “slow food,”

that bulk up our meals and bulk out

around, and more often than not, it’s

and “organic” and “sustainability”

our waistlines.

wearing weathered cowboy boots.

at with mistrust. That’s no surprise,

Among its many other uses, the

John Holbrook is nothing but matter-

since convenience in the form of

overproduction of corn has led to

of-fact. For a guy who spends much

fast food, processed dinners and

animal feed supplements that make

of his week in sales, there’s nothing

engineered

products”

cows, pigs, poultry, sheep and even

wheelin’ or dealin’ about his quiet

have been a thread of our American

fish fatter, quicker. This increases

manner

fabric for nearly half a century.

commodity profits for farmers and,

Sitting at his oak dining room table,

paired with growth hormones and

with the sleeves of his button-down

were hippie terms that were scoffed

“food-like

and

work-scarred

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shirt

rolled

up

and

his

Wranglers

creased, he could have walked out of any era of ranching in the American West. Fortunately for customers of his JH Grass Fed Beef business, his brand of hormone- and antibiotic-free, grassfinished cattle and sheep ranching is very “right now,” and becoming part of a national trend toward mindfulness in what we’re growing, cooking and eating.

“The general consumer is getting more educated as to what they are putting in their mouths,” he says. “As they become more and more educated, we’re beginning to see changes in the market.” Those changes include more demand for locally grown food, but also, people want healthier, more humanely produced food.

Operations like JH Grass Fed, which is run primarily by John and his son, John T. on over 60,000 acres of leased Forest Service and BLM land near Agua Fria National Monument and at Antelope Creek near Cortes, are

becoming

more

common

as

demand continues to go up. John and ranchers like him who sell their Arizona

state-inspected

products

online, to restaurants, through CSA cooperatives and at farmers’ markets, hope the tables turn again to the not-so-distant 1940s when about 97 percent of all beef consumed was grass-fed.

It’s a little more expensive than cornfed beef because it costs more to produce. Much like a good homecooked meal versus a value menu

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meal from a fast food drive-through, “You get what you pay for,” explains John. “When you look at the health issues and obesity in this country, where is the real cost?”

He’s proud of his products, which he says his customers enjoy just as much for the taste as they do for the health benefits and stewardship to the animals. He has found a solid community of like-minded growers, many of whom cross-market each other’s products to a variety of customers.

He and his grass-fed livestock-growing peers have some solid factors on their side. For one, beef from grass-fed cattle has about half the fat as its feedlot counterparts. It’s also higher in Omega 3 fatty acids, which are one of the biggest reasons health-conscious consumers have been buying fish for years. It is also up to four times higher in vitamin E than meat from its feedlot counterparts, and much higher in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a nutrient associated with lower cancer risk.

In addition, factory feedlots have their own set of problems that are causing wariness among many consumers. Overcrowding has led to disease outbreaks, which is now remedied by constant antibiotic regiments.

These preventative programs are now believed by most scientists to be responsible in part for antibiotic-resistant strains of “superbug” bacteria that affect humans whether we eat meat or not.

Also, because cattle do not naturally consume corn products, corn feeding presents a host of digestive problems. One of the most significant, according to Pollan, is a change in pH that makes conditions ideal for deadly E. coli 0157:H7 to grow. Although it was once rare, E. coli is now found in the intestinal tracts of almost all feedlot cattle and can lead to sickness or death of people who eat undercooked beef.

But for John and the growing community of mindful cattle growers, raising grass-fed livestock and sustainably grown crops is not about scare tactics; quite the opposite in fact. It’s about maintaining an appreciation for the land, the animals, and the natural processes that occur without the help of the “fast food” mindset.

“People want to know where their food comes from and that the animals are treated humanely,” he says, his eyes showing the glint of an honest smile from behind brown-rimmed glasses. “That’s what we do. It’s just the right thing to do.” www.jhgrassfed.com July 2014

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From Pool to Oasis:

6 ways to transform your backyard into a private resort Writer Lara Piu // Photo Courtesy of Azul-Verde Design Group and Paul Lauren Design Consultants

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Mid-summer days and nights often mean entertaining and pool parties with friends, family and neighbors. And when the party is over, poolside is the place to be for a little peace and quiet. These days, the backyard is an extension of the home. It’s the kitchen by day, and by night, chaise lounges, open skies and sparkling desert stars make it nature’s living room.

“People want to entertain, and our clients are asking us to emulate a high-end feel more and more,” says Nick Stelfox, co-owner of Carefree Outdoor Living. “They want their backyard look like their favorite resort.”

According to a Harris Interactive survey for Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), deck and patio spending is on the increase. Last year, U.S. consumers reported they intended to spend 37 percent more in professional help for patios and other hardscape and specialty services.

“Outdoor living spaces have evolved from a grill and a picnic table to lavishly landscaped patios and decks with couches, lounge areas and dining spaces under shaded arches, trellises, and porticos,” said Sabeena Hickman, CEO of PLANET. “It is a trend that we expect to continue indefinitely. Americans have had a long love affair with the backyard barbeque, and now, they are taking it to the next level.”

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1. Find people who can dream big Azul-Verde Design Group landscape architect Michael F. Rockwell starts with a vision. “We are finding that people come to us because as landscape architects, we discuss the entire outdoor living environment including the swimming pools, water elements, patios and more,” says Michael. “More and more clients are building pools that are an integral part of the design. A design-build firm will provide a comprehensive, thorough approach to the project.”

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2. Think resale The hub of your backyard oasis is the pool. But, to pool or not to pool?

Different markets have different answers

to this age-old real estate quandary. “This is the only market I know where pools always help from the resale perspective,” says Jean Ransdell, realtor for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. “In my experience, the homes that have pools always sell quicker and for a much better price than ones that do not.”

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3. Look at it from the inside out Let There Be Light owner Bryan Gold says to think of the pool as a piece, with the puzzle being everything in your line of sight.

“For many months of

the year, you are mainly looking at your backyard from inside the house, so consider the view from inside the house to your backyard,� says Bryan.

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4. Remember, some rules are not meant to be broken …

Especially lighting code. “It takes expertise to ensure that everything is safe,” adds Bryan. Besides, he tells us that cool things can be done with light, so it’s wise to have someone in-the-know make your backyard glow. “We design with light to add depth for backyards. It takes experience to get the levels of light correct so it’s not overpowering. For example, there are multiple facets of white, and you need to know which white works for an agave versus a wall.”

Outdoor lighting highlights a home’s landscape, special trees, as well as walkways and porches, providing both curb appeal and safety. “Nightscaping” makes gathering spaces usable and enjoyable for entertaining after dark, according to PLANET. Professionals can design lighting to complement or highlight important areas of the yard, and there are a variety of basic do-ityourself options, such as adding a set of solar walkway lights.

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5. Create chat areas When it comes to entertaining, Nick works with clients to create environments that invite conversation. Position functional features to double for this purpose: an outdoor kitchen, a cabana, fire or water features, and luxurious chaise lounges are all great choices.

Outdoor kitchens can be as extensive as a complete kitchen made of stone, brick, or concrete pavers with a stove, stone or brick oven, counters, and even a sink or refrigerator; or they can be as compact as a patio with a grill and table. There are a wide variety of options for every space, purpose and price range.

A portable fire pit, chiminea or built-in fireplace creates a cozy entertaining space that can extend into the fall and winter. Water features, which range from small fountains to ponds, streams or water walls, create a sense of peace and calm and help people connect with nature.

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6. Install a wildflower or herb garden Wildflowers or herbs make great container gardens or ground cover, advises PLANET. They are beautiful and smell great. Many home chefs grow their own herbs and many landscape companies now create edible gardens for clients.

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LAKE HAVASU

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he sun sits high in the sky, casting its warm rays on the sparkling blue-green waters of Lake Havasu as we roll into

Lake Havasu City. Lake Havasu, which is located on the Colorado River in northwestern Arizona, just has to be the boating capital of the world. All types of craft cleave a path through its 45 miles of smooth waters. Speed boats, deck boats, and pontoon boats seem to be the most popular, with kayaks and paddle boats not far behind.

This is a popular spring break stop for the college crowd as well as a popular family vacation spot. And then there’s the unique attraction of the authentic London Bridge, originally built in 1831, spanning London’s Thames River and installed over an inlet in Lake Havasu in 1971. While the summer temperatures are the same as the Phoenix area, it’s still a great place to cool off on the water along sandy beaches, and it’s only a three-hour drive away.

History

Lake Havasu is a reservoir, the result of building the Parker Dam in the 1930s. Prior to that, the area along the Colorado River was inhabited by the Mohave Indians, who gave the lake its name; “havasu” meaning “blue water.” Spaniards then explored the area, followed by beaver trappers and miners.

Visionary industrialist Robert P. McCulloch was the man behind the founding of Lake Havasu City and the magician who reassembled and installed London Bridge across its shores. Born into a family Writer Paula Theotocatos Photos Courtesy of Lake Havasu

of entrepreneurs, McCulloch always had a love of boats even as he pursued engineering degrees at Princeton and Stanford Universities.

By the time he graduated Stanford in 1932, he had won two national championship trophies for outboard hydroplane racing. Over the years, his many endeavors included McCulloch Engineering Company, which built racing engines and superchargers; McCulloch Motors, which manufactured small gasoline engines and chainsaws; and McCulloch Oil Corporation, which pursued oil and gas exploration, land development and geothermal energy.

McCulloch discovered Lake Havasu when he went looking for a test site for his outboards manufacture. He was fascinated with the beautiful blue-green lake, surrounded by buff desert sand dunes and the dark mountains beyond and dreamed of a city to be located on its shores.

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In 1963, he purchased a 26-square-mile parcel of land

from its gates. That bridge was eventually replaced in

that would become the site of Lake Havasu City. To

1831 by a new stone bridge, and it is this bridge that

lure buyers to his new development, McCulloch bought

was brought over the Big Pond and transported to

11 Lockheed Electras and flew in prospective owners

the desert town in 1968. The bridge had been sinking

from all over the country. Magazine advertisements

into the Thames, and London decided to auction this

touted the sunny weather and cooling crystal-clear

historic landmark to preserve it and to raise needed

waters of the lake to winter-weary travelers. He even

funds for a new bridge. McCulloch made the winning

built the Lake Havasu Hotel to accommodate them

bid of $2.46 million, and the bridge was his.

(torn down in 1988). He built three plants for the manufacture of chainsaws to create jobs and entice

It was a monumental undertaking to meticulously

homeowners to his new city. But, it was the crazy but

number each stone before it was disassembled and

brilliant idea of his to move London Bridge to Lake

then shipped overseas through the Panama Canal

Havasu City that brought worldwide attention to the

to Long Beach, California, then trucked 300 miles

city by the lake.

over land to Lake Havasu City. It took three years to

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carefully reassemble the bridge, stone by stone. The bridge was rededicated in a ceremony on October

There’s been a London Bridge spanning the River

10, 1971. Included with the bridge purchase were the

Thames for over 2,000 years, the first models being

unusual lampposts that were molded from French

wooden and subject to rot and fire. The first stone

cannons captured during the 1815 battle of Waterloo.

bridge was built in 1176 and lasted some 600 years,

The total cost of the bridge, including transportation

famed for hanging the heads of traitors and enemies

and reassembly, was $5.1 million.

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Lake Havasu Museum of History You can see for yourself the history of the area from the early days of the Mohave Indians and Hispanic settlers and miners to the creation of Parker Dam and Lake Havasu. www.havasumuseum.com

Boating You don’t have to own a boat to participate in Lake Havasu’s fun water sports. As you might expect, there are many boat rental companies located here. You can launch your boat right from the beach at Nautical Watersports, located at the Nautical Beachfront Resort, 1000 N. McCulloch Blvd. Deck boats, pontoon boats, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards are available for hourly or full-day rentals. Go to the website www.golakehavasu.com/boatrentals.aspx for a complete list of boating rental sites.

If you’re not into piloting your own boat, hire a captain and a private boat and enjoy a leisurely day on the lake. Two to try are Havasu Sunseekers Charter & Tours, www.havasusunseekers.com and Hot for Havasu Boat Charter, www.hotforhavasuboatcharter.com.

Beaches One would think that it would be impossible to find a sandy beach in land-locked Arizona, but Lake Havasu has several sweet beaches to enjoy: Lake Havasu State Park, 699 London Bridge Rd.; London Bridge Beach, 1340 N.

McCulloch Blvd.; Rotary Park, 1400 S. Smoketree Ave.; Nautical

Beachfront Resort, 1000 N. McCulloch Blvd. For a non-sandy watering spot, there’s Lake Havasu Aquatic Center, which has an indoor pool and water slide for splashing good fun.

Tours For the non-boater who wants to explore the lake, a boat tour is the way to go. Sunset Charter & Tour Company offers a sunset cruise, complete with a view of a dramatically lit London bridge, as well as daytime cruises to Topock Gorge and Copper Canyon; www.sunsethavasuboattours.com.

Explore the natural beauty of the Lake and its gorges and inlets in a kayak tour through Sandbar Watersports Kayak Tours, www.sandbarwatersports.com.

For a land experience, try Havasu Adventure Jeep Tours, www.havasuadventurecompany.com, and tour the mountains surrounding Lake Havasu or Parker Dam. July 2014

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Dining Many dining choices are available for foodies and casual diners to experience. Three that have great food and also have a view of London Bridge are: Shugrue’s Restaurant Bar & Bakery (seafood and steak), www.shugrues.com/lakehavasu; Barley Brothers Restaurant & Brewery (pizza, chicken and ribs), www.barleybrothers.com; Javelina Cantina (Sonoran cuisine), www.javelinacantina.com.

Lodging The Nautical Beachfront Resort, at 1000 N. McCulloch Blvd., is located on a prime piece of real estate on Lake Havasu. All of its 138 rooms have a view of the lake and the resort features a beautiful infinity-edge pool. You can also launch a boat directly from its premises; www.nauticalinn.com. The Heat Hotel, at 1420 N. McCulloch Blvd., also has waterfront views and direct access to the Bridgewater Channel and London Bridge; www.heathotel.com. The London Bridge Resort, at 1477 Queens Bay, has good views of the lake and boasts three swimming pools, plus restaurants, a business center and a fitness center; www.londonbridgeresort.com. www.golakehavasu.com

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Other Attractions • On the California side of Lake Havasu is Havasu Landing Casino. It is easily reached by an hourly ferry to and from the Arizona side at a marina under the London Bridge, www.havasulanding.com.

• Take a Cessna 172 for a narrated flight over Lake Havasu and Topock Gorge through Hav-N-Fun Plane Tours, www.shop.havnfun.com.

• Or try a helicopter ride over the lake and surrounding mountains for a more customizable tour, www.mdheliserv.com.

• Get a birds-eye view via a balloon ride over Lake Havasu and the Colorado River. Two companies are Havasu Ballooning, www. havasuballooning.com and Wanderlust Hot Air Balloon Rides, www. wanderlustballoons.com.

• While you’re touring the lake, don’t miss the 21 small-scale working lighthouses that are replicas of famous east and west coast lighthouses.

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Absentee Homeowner Services Plan B Home Services 602-540-7900 www.planbhomeservices.com AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Desert Chill Air Conditioning 623-340-5938 Info@DesertChillAir.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Services 623-551-7473 www.proskillservices.com Art Gallery Wild Holly Gallery 480-595-8757 22 Easy Street Carefree, AZ www.wildhollygallery.com

Buy and Sell Gold American Federal 480-553-5282 www.americanfederal.com College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Animal Control 602-506-7387

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

Community Loan Closet 480-488-8400

Rotary Club 623-581-1163

Artificial plants, flowers and succulent Arizona Silk Flower 480-991-0285 23425 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste A-107

Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890

Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624

Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105

Soroptimist International 480-522-6692

Attorney Hundman Law Offices 480-625-3134 www.hundmanlaw.com

Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145

YMCA 480-596-9622

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

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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

Financial Planning Investments Edward Jones Natasha H. Palmatier 480-488-2821 Summit Wealth Management 7202 E. Carefree Drive, Building 3, Suite 1 480-596-9222 www.summit-arizona.com Fitness Core Fitness 480-620-3000 www.corefitnessaz.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 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

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

Home 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 Interior Design Change by Design 602-380-0076 617-283-3066 www.changebydesign.com 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 Library Appaloosa Library 480-312-7323 Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286 Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 www.carefreeoutdoor.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

Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com

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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 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD www.cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Canyon Middle School 480-484-4600 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 July 2014

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Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 DO Re Mi School of the Arts 480-451-8233 El Dorado Private School 480-502-6878 www.eldoradops.com Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 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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Pope John XXIII Catholic School Community 480-905-0939 www.popejohnxxiii.org Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 www.qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 www.scarizona.org Scottsdale Preparatory Academy 480-776-1970 www.scottsdaleprep.org 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 Finders Creekers 602-739-3494 6554 E. Cave Creek Road Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. www.lastiendascavecreek.com Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10 480-488-3371 www.stefanmann.com Tire Repair and Sales C&R Tire 623-551-6255 www.candrtire.com

Water Softener & Filtration Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.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 Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 www.carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 www.cavecreekchurch.com Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 www.ctlcarefree.org

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Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 www.lds.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 Highlands Church 480-348-9191 www.highlandschurch.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

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

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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

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

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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 Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 www.spiritinthedesert.org July 2014

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Summer Succotash Salad Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

This Summer Succotash Salad puts a new spin on an old classic. Originating with Native Americans, succotash is loosely defined as a mixture of corn and shelled beans (typically lima beans). Over time, it has undergone countless variations and, because of its affordability, was once a staple during the Great Depression.

In lieu of boiling, which is common in traditional recipes, this version calls for grilling the corn, which imparts a deep, smoky flavor into the dish. In addition, edamame takes the place of lima beans for a more contemporary touch. Combined with a confetti of summer vegetables and flavors, this salad is outstanding on its own, but also makes the perfect bed for a juicy pork chop or grilled fish.

Ingredients (Yields 1 Quart): 6 ears of corn, husked 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling corn) 1 cup edamame, shelled ½ cup red bell pepper, small-diced

Directions: To grill the corn: Soak corn cobs in water for 10-15 minutes, then drain.

Coat each ear of corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill over low or indirect heat, turning every 3-5 minutes until the corn develops a slight char. Repeat until kernels are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

½ cup red onion, small-diced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced

Once the corn is cooled, carefully cut the kernels from the cob using a sharp knife.

¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp lime juice 6 basil leaves, finely chopped ¼ cup feta cheese or queso fresco, crumbled pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder

Combine the grilled corn with the edamame, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic, then toss with red wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and cayenne pepper/chili powder. Fold in basil and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Optional: Garnish the top with extra basil and cheese crumbles.

salt and pepper to taste

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Chill or serve room temperature.

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