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CONTENTS PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Sue Kern-Fleischer Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Shannon Severson Nigel Spence Suzanne Wright Lara Piu

PHOTOGRAPHERS Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker Brandon Tigrett

GRAPHIC ARTIST Jennifer Satterlee

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Two years ago, I wrote about big changes happening in our family.

Not only had we recently celebrated the first birthday of our youngest daughter, Joslyn, but our oldest daughter, Amanda, was preparing to graduate from high school — and I was preparing to test my strength as a mother as I watched my first baby leave the nest.

Nearly 24 months later, a lot has changed. Now 3, Joslyn has become a true pistol with a larger-than-life personality. She often tells outrageous stories with a calm matter-of-factness, her hands on her hips as if daring us to contradict her. Our 7-year-old daughter, Grace, is in first grade and as sweet as ever. And Amanda is in the nursing program at Paradise Valley Community College, her health vastly improved from where it was last fall (thank goodness).

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And yet, as the proverb goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. This year, we find ourselves getting ready to say goodbye all over again, this time as we watch our son, Cooper, graduate from high school and move on — and out — to attend South Mountain Community College, where he will play on the golf team. While my husband, Nigel, and I are immensely proud of all he has accomplished and will continue to achieve, I have to admit, it’s bittersweet knowing that things are going to be a lot quieter around the house. It’s a good thing I still have two little ones, or I’m not sure I’d know what to do with myself!

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All lamentations aside, it’s always an incredible time to watch your

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children take the next big step in their life’s journey. Cooper has always been a mature, responsible young man, and I’m eager to watch him discover new passions, grow in confidence and jump to new heights as an SMCC Cougar.

Cooper, we love you always. Congratulations!

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Meet the

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Luke, Angel, Aubrey & Annalee If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email shelly@imagesaz.com.

Writer Lauren Strait Photographer Loralei Lazurek

Even though Luke Barnett grew up in the church — especially a well-established church like Phoenix First Assembly — he had no intention of following in his father’s footsteps when it came to ministry.

“Although I was heavily involved in our church, I didn’t see myself leading or pastoring like my father,” says Luke. “I really enjoyed sports and played professional golf on a mini tour in college while working on my degree in business administration.”

Luke’s father, Pastor Tommy Barnett, always told him that people shouldn’t go into ministry because of any push; rather, it should be God’s calling. During that same conversation, his father mentioned that if Luke was ever asked to go speak at a neighboring church, he should try it. Two weeks later, a man called asking for someone to speak at a church in Goodyear.

“I immediately accused my dad of setting this whole thing up,” Luke says, laughing. “He swore he had nothing to do with it, and so I agreed to go.”

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This was Luke’s first time delivering a sermon on his own.

area. It was during this experience that he realized it was his calling and decided to become a pastor.

“I didn’t know what to say, so I memorized one of

At age 26, Luke started pastoring in Dayton, Ohio with

my dad’s old sermons and talked about what it

the launch of his first church. In three short years,

meant to devote life to God,” he says.

he had 600 people in attendance every Sunday. From there, he moved to California and took on a very well-

A woman came up and discussed the sermon after it

known church that was in decline and managed to raise

was over, and it was in that moment that Luke felt a

the members from 400 to 1,300. In 2006, Luke and his

shift in his life that would pave the way for his future.

family moved back to Phoenix, where Luke became the executive pastor and assisted his dad, who was senior

Sermon road show

pastor, in running Phoenix First Assembly.

It was summertime, and shortly after his first sermon

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delivery Luke’s grandmother asked him to come to

“In 2012, my dad, who was 75 years old at the time,

Kansas City where she lived to speak at another

had heart valve replacement and was out of work for

church close to her home. When he got there, he

seven months,” explains Luke. “I led the church in

had no idea that she had planned an entire summer

his absence. Shortly after, the church decided it was

of him speaking at more than 20 churches in the

best for me to take on the senior pastor position.”

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Since Luke became senior pastor in 2012, Phoenix First Assembly has changed its name to Dream City

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Church and expanded to three other locations, including North Scottsdale, Glendale and Phoenix.

Meddling and marriage Things always have a funny way of coming full circle for Luke. When he was about 17, he met a girl at church and was immediately smitten with her. Angel, who was 15 at the time, had recently relocated to Phoenix from Spokane, Washington.

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Luke was invited on a family trip to Idaho with her family and he vividly remembers her snuggling up to a horse and giving it a big kiss on the lips.

“She then turned to me and said she would rather kiss a horse than me,” he says.

Luke took that as a clear sign that she wasn’t into him, and shortly after, the couple broke up. Years went by, and Angel went on to college in Louisiana to train to be in the ministry. Her parents had heard about Luke becoming a pastor and immediately started scheming.

“I knew her parents really liked me back as a teenager,” says Luke. “Our dads got on the phone and her dad told my dad that Angel would probably agree to go out with me if I asked her.”

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Angel’s father sent Luke’s father a recent Christian album that Angel had produced.

“My dad took me to the car, popped in the cassette tape and asked me if I knew who was singing,” says Luke.

He had no idea, so Luke’s father said it was Angel, and told him that she would probably say yes if he asked her out again.

“It had been six years since we last dated, but when my father told me he was going to talk to my brother if I wasn’t interested, I immediately asked her out,” says Luke.

It didn’t take long for the pair to reconnect; they were engaged after six months and married four months after that.

God made Girls Today, Angel and Luke are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters.

“Although they are worlds apart, they have a really good relationship,” says Luke.

Aubrey, 18, is the artsy one in the family. She has gone back and forth between her dream of becoming a clothing designer and attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and getting into ministry at Southeastern University in Florida.

“I love that I never have to guess where she is; she wears her feelings on her sleeve,” says Luke.

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is also one of the top golfers on her high school

then when I leave [the office], I leave everything

team and is often seen with her dad on the golf

here,” says Luke. “We train the people at our church

course on the weekends.

about spending quality time and taking care of ourselves so we can be there for our families.”

Every Thursday, the family sets aside their evenings to spend time together, just the four of them.

Dreams and devotions Dream City Church has moved mountains since its

“My dad started this tradition in my house growing

inception under the Phoenix First Assembly name

up,” explains Luke. “I never forgot it and I wanted to

in 1923. One of the most exciting projects was the

carry on this same tradition with my family.” They

purchase of an old Embassy Suites hotel, which the

love dining, seeing movies or just hanging out with

church converted into a place called the Phoenix

their three dogs at home.

Dream Center. The space has become a ministry for those who have lost their way in life and deserve a

“I try to work as hard as I can all day long and

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second chance.

“Since 2012, we have rescued more than 300 women from human sex trafficking,” says Luke.

“The entire top floor is reserved for these women, where they are given a fresh and safe start and put through a special recovery program. When they graduate from the program, Grand Canyon University has offered to give them a full-ride scholarship to get back on their feet again.

“We could not pull off this type of program without the hundreds of volunteers we have to make this operation a success,” says Luke. “That is the heartbeat of our church.”

The church opens its arms to more than 13,000 people every week, from all walks of life.

“We always say if we go after people that nobody wants, God will give us what everyone wants,” says Luke. “I’m just glad God brought us all together with his vision so we could help cast the vision and inspire those around us. We are proud of the incredible work here and encourage anyone who is interested to join us at one of our four campuses in metropolitan Phoenix.” dreamcitychurch.us phxdreamcenter.org

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COMMUNITY ARTS // CULTURE // ANNOUNCEMENTS Writer Amanda Christmann

VALERIE’S FURNITURE AND ACCENTS TO CLOSE AFTER 27 SUCCESSFUL YEARS Valerie Watters, owner of Valerie’s Furniture and Accents in Cave Creek, recently announced that her successful 27-year run as the purveyor of classic Western and rustic furniture and decorative items is coming to a close. Valerie will retire from the business Valerie in front of her “Wall of Fame” celebrating 27 years of awards.

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she so ably built up, first in

being supportive of each

Scottsdale and then in Cave

other,” she says.

Creek, by the year’s end.

Valerie’s decision did not Over the years, Valerie has

come easy for her. She will

built a solid reputation among

miss the rapport she has built

her peers and suppliers,

over the years with suppliers,

winning many awards while

vendors and clients. But she

doing so. Her accolades

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include the 2011 Retailer

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Valerie’s business has been

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Valerie prepares to liquidate

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of which are American-made,

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ARTS // CULTURE // ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK

With more than five million

Association’s spring Arizona

views on YouTube and a 2013

Restaurant Week is back!

The Arizona Restaurant

European Blues Award, the

Presented by BMW North

world is now discovering Matt

Scottsdale, 10 nights of epic

Andersen and the Bona Fide,

dining adventures will feature

powerhouse performers with

the best cuisine the Valley

a giant soul-filled voice and

of the Sun has to offer.

commanding stage presence.

More than 100 participating

$20.50-$28.50. 7 p.m. Musical

restaurants will offer a

Instrument Museum, 4725 E.

three-course prix-fixe menu,

Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000,

excluding beverages, tax and

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DESERT FOOTHILLS THEATER PRESENTS “ALICE IN WONDERLAND”

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The popular Concert Series at el Pedregal concludes with a

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Check website for participating restaurant locations.

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Follow Alice and the White

The “Esteban Under the Stars Show” will take place in the

Rabbit as they travel down the

extraordinary open-air setting of el Pedregal’s central courtyard

rabbit hole to the fantastical

surrounded by desert and mountain views. $30 per person at the

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yet scary world below. The

gate, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Foothills Caring

Arizona Cardinals head coach

wonderful script, written by

Corps. 7 to 9:30 p.m. el Pedregal at the Boulders Resort, 34505

and 2014 NFL Coach of the

C. Lynn Johnson, will guide

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you along the classic journey in a unique and interesting way. A special Mad Hatter Tea Party takes place at 12:30 p.m. on May 15, and includes creative interaction

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with characters from the show,

$14-$16, youth. 2 p.m. and 7

a story read by Alice and

p.m. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts

delicious traditional English tea

Center’s Black Box Theater,

provided by the English Rose

33606 N. 60th St., 480-488-

Tea Room. $16-$21, adults;

1981, dftheater.org.

Year Bruce Arians and his wife, Christine, will host the second annual Arians Family Foundation Fundraiser Dinner at Steak 44. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Arians Family Foundation and Voices

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ARTS // CULTURE // ANNOUNCEMENTS The award was presented at the elite Catersource and Event Solutions Conference and Tradeshow’s POPalooza in March. Each year, the International Catering Association awards only 15 businesses and professionals in the catering industry with the CATIE Awards.

for CASA Children of Maricopa

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who are involved in the court

The Scottsdale Charros is pleased to announce the appointment of

system as a result of abuse

Scottsdale native and lifelong resident Dennis Robbins as its new

or neglect by their families

executive director. Robbins has been very active in the Scottsdale

receive the love and help

community and a member of numerous civic and philanthropic

they need. 310-426-9900,

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business corridors. The new

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community is comprised of

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condominiums, ranging in size

N. Schoolhouse Rd. 5:30 to

from 1,000 to 1,700 square

10 p.m. Rancho Mañana Golf

feet. Home pricing is expected

Club, 5734 E. Rancho Mañana

to begin in the low $400,000s.

Blvd., cavecreekfestivals.com.

For more information, visit contourcondos.com.

CAVE CREEK BALLOON FESTIVAL

The Herb Box, a local favorite restaurant in DC Ranch and Old Town Scottsdale, has now opened a new restaurant in midtown Phoenix at 5538 N. 7th St. The Herb Box features savory twists on tried-and-true cuisine and fresh, seasonal ingredients that unify regional

The seventh annual Cave

flavors, and they are the

Creek Balloon Festival

first tenant to open doors

promises to be the best event yet. Music, a larger kids’ zone, lawn chair seating, face painting, patriotic air displays and other Memorial Day excitement mean more fun and less hassle for event-goers. A portion of proceeds benefit Cave Creek Unified School District and the Cave Creek Museum. VIP and general admission tickets are available online. Gate

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THE HERB BOX OPENS AT THE COLONY IN MIDTOWN

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SANTA BARBARA CATERING NAMED INTERNATIONAL CATERER OF THE YEAR Santa Barbara Catering, Arizona’s highest-rated caterer for quality and service, has been awarded the 2016 Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence (CATIE) Award for Caterer of the Year.

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DESERT STAGES THEATRE MOVING TO SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE Desert Stages Theatre, the award-winning, nonprofit performing arts theater in Old Town Scottsdale, will

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be moving to their new space, previously occupied by Harkins Theatres within Scottsdale Fashion Square, in fall 2016.

The theater recently launched a “Next Stage” capital campaign in support of their upcoming move. The new space will be 12,500 square feet, compared to the current 6,500-square-foot space. For more information, visit desertstages.org.

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GRAPE UNCORKED

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Writer Donna Kublin

Most people have a usual — that dining spot you

A big part of America’s culture, ever increasing wine

return to again and again because you know exactly

consumption and thousands of wineries across the

what you’ll get, and it’s exactly what you want.

country — with more added every year — attest to its popularity. Part of the attraction is attributed to

There’s nothing wrong with having a usual, but

the fact that Americans dine out more and enjoy

sometimes breaking with tradition is equally rewarding

matching wine with cuisine. Food and wine are meant

… especially when wine is involved.

to be savored together, and the interplay of the two can actually improve the qualities of each. Flavorful

Over the next several months, we will be profiling wine

enjoyment follows.

bars, bistros and casual neighborhood restaurants featuring fine wine. We hope to introduce you to new

Grape

places — or perhaps reacquaint you with established

With a passion for fine wine, a taste for good food

venues that deserve a spot on your usual list.

and a desire to create a quality establishment with a companionable, unpretentious atmosphere, Kellie Pruitt

Wine is the star at these contemporary establishments,

Kerley left her corporate job and bought a restaurant

and its story began a long, long time ago. The origins

in October 2014. Originally named Rock and Vines Bar

of wine are lost in prehistory; however, archaeological

and Grill, it was located at the corner of Pinnacle Peak

evidence suggests that wine was first produced during

and Pima roads. She renamed the restaurant Grape

the Neolithic period, between 9000 and 4000 B.C.,

Wine Bistro and set to work creating her vision.

in the region that roughly corresponds to modern Armenia, Georgia and Northern Iran.

“I want to have a great restaurant, a great wine list and a relaxed, neighborhood ambiance,” says Kerley,

As civilizations progressed, so did enthusiasm for

who has made her dream a reality in North Scottsdale.

winemaking and wine drinking, with it now being enjoyed extensively worldwide.

The first thing she did was develop an extensive wine list with a range of flavors, styles and prices. The list

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includes more than 200 selections by the bottle and more than 35 wines by the glass. She then set out to develop a menu that would pair well with those wines.

As she gained experience, Kerley experimented with offerings, soliciting feedback from patrons.

The restaurant became such a success and the menu so extensive that she dropped bistro from the name and moved to a higher profile location.

Grape’s new location is at the southeast corner of Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale roads, across from Sprouts Farmers Market.

The chic, contemporary restaurant is an antidote to Kerley’s personal experience.

“I love good wine and great food, but found that to get that combination I needed to dress up and go to a restaurant with a white table cloth,” says Kerley. “That might be OK occasionally, but I much prefer to have a place where I can get that quality of food and wine and be dressed casually, wearing jeans, a T-shirt and flip-flops.”

Grape’s upscale food and wine selections would be quite at home in California’s wine country — the vibe is more Napa than Scottsdale.

The contemporary culinary dinner entrees provide foodies with a flavorful dining experience: Pacific Dover sole with lemon caper sauce; seared scallops with truffle mushroom risotto; linguini Bolognese; pork tenderloin with madeira demi; and New York steak au poivre are among the many possibilities. Small plates feature mussels, bruschetta, lump crab cakes and an assortment of specialty salads. Made to order burgers are also available for lunch and dinner.

Wines by the glass or carafe include an excellent selection of reds, ranging from pinot noirs to cabernets to “old vine” zinfandels. White wine selections including chardonnays, sauvignon blancs, and pinot grigios. The extensive list of wines by the bottle include those from many of California’s favorite wineries.

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WINE AND FOOD PAIRING TIP: Complex dishes with intricate flavors go best with simple wines; conversely, wines with complex flavors go best with simple foods.

The relaxed, casual atmosphere provides a place where family and friends can comfortably come together, much like they would at home. A special children’s menu and dog-friendly patio allows for dining with the entire family. While the wine list is featured, cocktails and beer are also available, and the bar area is a pleasant place to enjoy.

“Since opening at our new location on February 23, feedback has been very positive,” says Jason Walters, general manager and wine curator.

“Many patrons commented that they are pleasantly surprised by the wine list, and really enjoyed the food.”

The restaurant has been busy, a good indication of a loyal customer base, an accessible new location and appealing offerings. More and more people are finding that when what to have for dinner becomes a difficult question, Grape is an easy and delicious answer.

Grape 23335 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. D-105, Scottsdale 480-305-0907 grapebistro.com

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NATASHA’S JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

Writer Rebecca Zaner

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We live in a complicated world; a world full of

to travel if she were granted the opportunity abroad,

politics, religion, finance, medicine and governmental

Natasha responded, “It has always been a dream

debates. These matters are, generally speaking,

of mine to go to the London School of Economics

adult interests and responsibilities. Rarely do we

and Political Science to study political science and

meet young people who understand and engage in

philosophy.” Out of the hundreds who applied,

discussions on these subjects.

Natasha was chosen as one of 20 winners.

Natasha Menon is an exception. At age 18, the Xavier

Both of Natasha’s parents are doctors, and her

College Preparatory student is on a fast track to

older brother is in medical school. Natasha originally

success. Natasha is one of the most recent winners

thought she wanted to follow in her family’s footsteps,

of the Flinn Scholarship, a merit-based award that

but realized in her freshman year of high school that

covers the cost of tuition, room and board, and

she was meant to follow a different path.

travel abroad experiences at any public university in Arizona. One may think she would immediately accept;

“I don’t have much time to read about the news

however, this is not the only offer of its kind on the

online, so I listen to NPR in my car on the way to

table. Natasha has also been awarded the Trustee

school, which is about an hour drive,” Natasha says.

Scholarship for the University of Southern California,

“I had what many might consider a ‘driveway moment’

which provides full tuition, as well.

one day. I had just parked my car at my destination and couldn’t pull myself away from the newscast I

To win these prestigious awards, Natasha submitted

was so intently listening to. I stayed in my car on the

distinctive essays and short answers along with her

driveway for an extra 10 minutes just to hear the end

college applications. For the Flinn Scholarship, she

of the NPR debate. That is when I realized I wanted

was interviewed by three committee members about

to study politics.”

her application. When asked where she would choose

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Natasha’s parents were very supportive of her

Natasha believes it is important to balance her

decision. With high hopes to study law and political

academic life with extracurricular activities.

science in school, Natasha has worked up quite the resume. Academics have always been of high

“Since I was little, my parents have encouraged me

importance, and she made sure to excel in all of

to try whatever I want,” she says. “Outside of school,

her classes. Natasha also involved herself in the

I’ve studied piano, hip-hop and Indian classical dance.

Scottsdale Mayor’s Youth Council, where she served

A few years ago, I performed my Bharatanatyam

as president, as well as the youth and government

arangetram, a five-hour, solo Indian classical dance.

program with the YMCA. The program is a model

I like keeping busy and doing things like this help to

legislature that enables students to simulate the real

set me apart from other well-educated students.”

legislature and learn about the government. Natasha first joined as a senator, but served as governor this

This graduation piece of hers was performed at

year. She believes that taking on leadership positions

the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the

have helped her remain invested and dedicated to

culmination of hundreds of hours over 12 years

her education.

spent mastering the art.

Natasha also won the state championship of public

Natasha is also an active volunteer in community

forum debate twice during her high school career.

services. During her sophomore year of high school, Natasha and three of her friends choreographed

“Topics I’ve focused on include healthcare, education

Aza, an Indian classical dance production on female

and immigration,” Natasha explains. “Debate helps

empowerment that raised $7,000 for She’s the First,

me be more informed about subjects that most won’t

a charity organization providing girls in developing

bother to understand, and I develop many different

countries access to education.

skill sets. It’s exciting to debate real issues that affect all of us right now. It’s incredible and a very

During her junior year of high school, Natasha

important part of my life.”

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voter database collection, donor research and campaign research for the organization and potential candidates.

“This opportunity gave me a greater understanding of local politics,” she says. “These people are making decisions that will affect our lives for decades to come.”

When Arizona underwent budget cuts to schools, Natasha felt the need to speak out.

“I tried to engage my fellow peers in the political process, so I started a letter writing campaign,” she explains. “I brought it to social media and rallied other students to speak up against the reduction of the education budget. More than 500 students ended up writing letters on this topic to Gov. Ducey. I was so happy that students were willing to participate. Our voices needed to be heard and I’m proud to have started this important movement.”

While Natasha has received several offers of acceptance to a variety of universities, she has yet to come to a final decision as to where her next step will be. The most important factor that Natasha considers about a school is whether it’s an environment where she can be surrounded by kids who are equally as driven and passionate as she is — not necessarily in the same area of study, but who have dedication in whatever they choose to accomplish. Natasha is also interested in large research universities that provide a vast array of study materials and encourage learning.

Natasha will be minoring in Spanish and may choose to add a second minor in economics.

She is currently deciding between the Ivy League schools of University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College. Surely, wherever she ultimately decides to settle for her undergraduate career, Natasha will thrive and succeed as she journeys toward her future in law and political science. And we will all benefit from her knowledge and drive to make our government and community stronger.

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A MEMORABLE EVENT

Anthem Memorial Day Ceremony

Writer Shannon Severson Photography courtesy Anthem Community Council

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The community of Anthem has a patriotic streak that runs deep.

Well known for the Anthem Veterans Memorial and the Veterans Day Parade that brings locals and visitors to line the sidewalks in honor of those who serve, this Memorial Day is sure to be a special one in area history.

“A Day of Remembrance: Memorial Day Ceremony 2016” will be held on May 30 at 10 a.m., and many are expected to gather at the Anthem Veterans Memorial (AVM) to honor veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Hosted by the Anthem Community Council, AVM Support Team and Daisy Mountain Veterans, this year’s ceremony will feature some very notable elements and speakers, including a keynote address by retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Krissoff, an orthopedic surgeon who enlisted in the Navy Medical Corps at the age of 61 to honor his son, a Marine killed in the line of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also on the speakers’ slate is Chris Heisler, a retired Army veteran who currently serves as president of the Honor Network. Heisler, who enlisted in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and suffered an injury while serving in Iraq, will give the Veteran’s Perspective presentation.

“We could not have asked for speakers with more moving stories, who enlisted after significant life events and have gone on to give so much back,” says Kristi Northcutt, director of communications and public affairs for the Anthem Community Council. “These speakers are in demand across the country, and for them to choose our ceremony over any other is so special. I can’t say enough about Liz Turner and the AVM support team, who find these incredibly qualified speakers and contributors, both here in Anthem and across the country.”

The occasion will begin with the raising of the Honor Flag over the memorial. The Honor Flag holds the distinction of having first been placed on the fallen World Trade Center towers following the events of September 11, 2001, and has traveled the country and beyond in honor of all those who have perished in the line of duty in service of our nation and its residents. The flag has also flown at Ground Zero, United States military bases in the Middle East, over presidential libraries and even aboard Atlantis, NASA’s final space shuttle. This flag will be presented by the color guards of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the Daisy Mountain Fire Department, the City of Phoenix Police Department and the City of Phoenix Fire Department.

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Anthem’s own retired U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas

Following the ceremony, Scout Luke Weber of Boy

“Tom” Kirk, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam

Scout Troop 432, along with the Anthem Community

War, will present the POW/MIA ceremony.

Boy Scouts, will demonstrate the proper way to retire an American flag as part of his Eagle Scout project.

ProMusica Arizona, under the direction of Dr. Adam

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12 p.m. A flag may also be dedicated to a loved one at this event.

The ceremony is expected to last 45 minutes to one hour. Seating and parking will be very limited,

The Anthem Veterans Memorial is located at Anthem

so attendees are encouraged to arrive early and to

Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.

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GreenBeauty CHARLIE GREEN

Writer Shannon Severson Photographer Brandon Tigrett

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After years of globe-trotting glamour, British-born

crafted to their bone structure, skin tone and lifestyle.

celebrity makeup artist Charlie Green has found

This project has nothing to do with selling cosmetics

inspiration and a new path in the unlikeliest of

or skin care. Instead, I am getting to expand what

places: the Arizona desert. The frenetic pace of life

has happened organically by formulating seminars

in New York City first led to vacation time here, but

for women’s industry groups, providing information

she eventually decided to make her permanent home

and makeup tips currently used — and misused — in

in Carefree. New York’s loss is Arizona’s gain; local

today’s beauty industry. There is a gap in the market

women will soon have individual access to her 20-

for shared knowledge from a beauty professional

plus years of experience.

without the hard sell of products.”

“Arizona has helped me,” says Green. “The slower

The youngest of five siblings from Bath, England,

pace of life, nature, live music, the friends I’ve made;

Green’s first career choice was architecture. During a

it has helped me become the kind of person I want

year off from school, she took a position working in

to be. It inspires my sense of color and has given me

a dress shop and had the chance to assist a makeup

time to reflect and think about what’s next for me.

artist with a fashion shoot. Green was soon immersed

Though I still travel internationally for photo shoots

in the exciting world of high fashion, movie stars and

and private clients, one of my favorite things to do is

musicians that took her first to Paris and, five years

work one-on-one.”

later, to New York City. She says that what has been most rewarding is working as a team with incredible

Green is eager to put her experience to work for

photographers, art directors and stylists.

Valley residents in a personal setting and is currently developing a website, charliegreen.com, in order to

“The job of a makeup artist is 10 percent makeup and

dedicate quality time to teaching techniques that

90 percent psychologist, psychiatrist and babysitter,”

are perfect for each individual woman. She provides

says Green. “The hairdresser and me are responsible

red carpet/runway confidence for anyone, lending

for making sure the client or celebrity is comfortable …

advice and expertise that can’t be gleaned from the

just making them feel their best. They may have had

average makeup counter. A range of consultations

a bad day — their car broke down on the way to the

will be available, allowing Green to comb through

job, they had a fight with their boyfriend, they didn’t

personal makeup stashes, eliminating what won’t

get the Oscar. My job is to nurture the person so that

work and learning the best way to highlight assets

they feel totally comfortable when they step on set, in

and downplay flaws. She will be able to formulate

front of the camera.”

individualized looks for everyday or special occasions.

Green is full of fun and fascinating stories. Her talent “My expertise is looking at a woman and knowing

has taken her to some most unusual job locations,

what beauty products will best enhance her natural

from the tropics of Bora Bora to the cruising altitude

beauty and also create an age-appropriate style,”

of a Virgin Airlines jet over the frozen landscape of

says Green. “This way, they receive dedicated, quality

Eastern Russia. When Richard Branson wanted to

time in a peaceful environment and I can teach the

launch service to Japan with a memorable press event,

cosmetic techniques that I have picked up through

it was Green who prepped models for a high altitude

years of practice and can condense a bespoke tutorial

runway fashion show onboard the flight to Tokyo.

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Some CHARLIE’S CLIENTS

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The tight quarters of an airplane made the task challenging, but it’s a fond memory.

Green’s artistry has graced runways from Paris to New York, numerous covers for Vogue and other major fashion magazines, and is seen on Hollywood’s red carpets. She has also consulted for major players in the industry, including Sephora, Marks and Spencer (UK) and Mary Kay, and is the mastermind behind the famous Victoria’s Secret Angels signature look. For five years, Green headed

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the team that polished and smoothed every inch of skin with shimmer and gave every eye that trademark smolder, as well as developed beauty products for the company’s retail stores.

And, yes, she did get to try on that famous, million-dollar, diamondencrusted bra!

Every celebrity you’ve ever heard of has been under her brushes, and her range is so diverse that she has worked with personalities as disparate as Courtney Love and Martha Stewart. But amidst all the rich

and famous faces, there are emotionally

inspiring stories, too, moments when Green

realized that the impact of what she does

isn’t washed down the drain and forgotten when

the makeup is removed. Her recent travels around the United States brought her face to face with a young admirer who endured cancer treatments and long hospital stays by watching Green’s E! network appearances. She began to try the tips and techniques right there in her hospital bed to cheer herself up despite her dismal surroundings, and explained to Green that she received special permission to wear makeup as she was wheeled into surgery to have her leg amputated. Makeup was a comfort to her in the midst of her illness. It’s a story that has stayed with Green as an example of how her career has positively influenced others.

“Whether you’re a makeup artist or a window cleaner, you never know how your work affects someone,” says Green. “What I really enjoy — my passion — is making women feel good about themselves.”

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A 2013 speaking engagement at San Francisco’s

a career like Green’s as a faraway dream, she is

Academy of Art University School of Fashion was so

now thriving and using the lessons about product

well received that the school offered her a position

development, marketing and social media to her

as guest professor of beauty merchandising. Green

ultimate advantage.

completely reworked the syllabus, creating a course that took her students through the global origins of makeup.

Demand for Green’s teaching and mentorship continues

From tribal body paint and Egyptian kohl to Japanese

to expand; she now teaches aspiring makeup artists via

geishas and, eventually, the London punk scene that

Skype and tours the country giving presentations with

so influenced her, along with a focus on what makes a

The Powder Group’s American Beauty Tour and The

skin care, makeup or fragrance line successful.

Makeup Show.

What resulted was a love for teaching and mentoring.

“My philosophy with celebrity, bride or private clients

One of her most treasured portfolio items, amidst

is to be themselves, but better,” says Green. “To bring

the glamorous photos of Giselle Bündchen, Gwen

out their best. That’s why I want to share my years of

Stefani, Naomi Campbell, Jewel and Angelina Jolie,

knowledge, tips and techniques as an educator, mentor

is a letter she received from one of her students

or personal makeup artist.”

describing how her success was shaped during time as Green’s student. While she originally saw

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There is a very special anniversary

Arizona, and if ever there was a time to

this year and suffice it to say, it is

appreciate these unique gifts in our home

one that affects all of us who love our

state, this is it.

beautiful state and who cherish the wild, untamed lands preserved for our

In 1916, at a time when industry was at

enjoyment and for that of our children

the forefront of American growth and

and grandchildren.

natural resources were often pillaged and exploited, the Organic Act was

The National Park Service (NPS) celebrates

passed by forward-thinking legislators

100 years of preservation of land, animals

led by President Woodrow Wilson,

and resources — and of providing

which created the NPS “to conserve the

opportunities to experience, explore and

scenery and the natural and historic

enjoy the 58 national parks and more

objects and wildlife therein, and to

than 400 public lands it administers.

provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means

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Twenty-two of these lands, including

as will leave them unimpaired for the

three national parks, are located in

enjoyment of future generations.”

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The act did more than create safe

interconnection with the natural world

havens for nature; it acknowledged

continues to be appreciated and revered

the spirit of stewardship that

as sacred in preserved areas.

conservationists like John Muir, Maj. John Wesley Powell and President

The centennial celebration is more

Theodore Roosevelt had championed in

than an acknowledgment of the past;

the decades before. Creation of the NPS

it is recognition of the continuing

established that, indeed, natural spaces

achievements for our own generations,

— including many of unparalleled

as well as for generations yet to be

marvel — were worth saving.

born. Through our national parks, we are creating an ongoing legacy that,

It could be said that the very resolve

no matter what technology or cultural

that was embraced 100 years ago is at

changes occur, will allow future Americans

the heart of the conservation efforts in

to understand and feel for themselves

our own backyards. From Spur Cross to

the deep interdependence humans, in our

Lookout Mountain, and from McDowell

most basic of elements, have with the

Sonoran Preserve to Daisy Mountain, our

rest of the natural living world.

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W

We would be remiss, of course, if we didn’t begin with the grandest of them all!

We are fortunate to be home to the only one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World located in North America. The colossal Grand Canyon is the most recognized canyon and one of the most recognizable land formations in the world.

Each year, five million visitors come to see its beautiful magnificence and experience the timelessness of this spectacular landmark. The 277-mile-long chasm is an average of one mile deep and up to 18 miles wide.

There is still debate over just how the Grand Canyon was formed. The most commonly held belief is that erosion from a great river carved its way through the strata over a period of four to six million years, baring layer upon layer formed over nearly two billion years.

For the casual observer, it doesn’t really matter how the canyon came to be; its rugged character and sheer vastness are enough to render a person speechless.

Shadows shift from moment to moment, altering the palette of red and purple hues that mix with sandstone, shale and limestone.

History of the Canyon The Grand Canyon was home to many Native Americans long before pioneers heading westward discovered its beauty. Ancient Puebloans, or Anasazis, are believed to have occupied the area first, as well as the Cohina, who were ancestors of the Yuman, Havasupai and Walapai peoples who inhabit the area today. The Sinagua people lived on land southeast of the Grand Canyon, between the Little Colorado River and the Salt River, and are believed to be the early ancestors of several Hopi clans.

Then the Europeans came, but the seldom-told story of what happened next is a victory in the annals of Native American history. In September 1540, conquistador Capt.

Garcia Lopez de Cardenas and his small group of men traveled with a group of Hopi guides to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon between Desert View and Moran Point. They were in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Cibola and hidden gold.

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The men descended a section of the canyon, but were forced to return when they ran out of water. They never did return, and the Hopis likely celebrated this significant triumph. Unknown to the conquistadors, the Hopis frequently traversed the canyon to obtain access to the river and surely knew safe, accessible ways to get there. Their cunning paid off; Europeans did not return to the Grand Canyon for another 200 years.

A handful of adventurers with a variety of motivations for visiting the canyon came to explore it in the late 18th and 19th centuries. In 1869, one-armed Civil War hero Maj. John Wesley Powell, namesake of Lake Powell, led the first expedition down the 1,400mile Colorado River in what was then called the “Big Canyon.” With nine men, four boats and food for 10 months, he set out from Green River, Wyoming and arrived near present-day Moab, Utah three months later. Two years later, Powell dubbed the landmark the “Grand Canyon,” and the name stuck.

Environmentalist, adventurer and author John Muir spent time exploring the canyon and remarked, “It seems like a gigantic statement for even Nature to make all in one mighty stone work. Wildness so Godful, cosmic, primeval, bestows a new sense of Earth’s beauty and size … But the colors, the living, rejoicing colors, chanting morning and evening in chorus to heaven!

Whose brush or pencil, however lovingly inspired, can give us these? In the supreme flaming glory of sunset, the whole canyon is transfigured, as if the life and light of centuries of sunshine stored up in the rocks was now being poured forth as from one glorious fountain, flooding both earth and sky.”

In 1882, the railroad forged a path along the Grand Canyon. The Santa Fe Railroad first came through based on a collective hunch that, with all of the color and layers in the canyon, surely mineral riches would be found. Those betting their lives on it lost plenty, but when railroad officials began billing the canyon as an exciting stop along the way to the gentle climates of California, tourists began to flock to the area. Twenty years later, automobiles would become the main form of transportation, bringing families and thrill-seekers to the Grand Canyon.

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Roosevelt’s Legacy

most ideal plan for land management.

Perhaps the most dedicated outdoorsmen in presidential

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history, President Theodore Roosevelt visited the

In 1908, Roosevelt went a step further, designating the

Grand Canyon with Muir in 1903. An avid hunter and

canyon and surrounding forest lands a United States

conservationist, he established the Grand Canyon Game

national monument. He wanted to reclassify it as a

Preserve with the best of intentions in 1906. As a result,

national park, but landowners and mining claim holders

predators such as mountain lions, eagles and wolves were

stalled the process for 11 years. President Woodrow

eradicated which, in hindsight, may not have been the

Wilson was finally able to urge legislation through, and the

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Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1919.

your children, your children’s children and all who come after you, as the one great sight which every American

“The Grand Canyon fills me with awe,” he said. “It is

should see.”

beyond comparison — beyond description; absolutely unparalleled throughout the wide world … Let this great

Today, the Grand Canyon is an exciting destination for

wonder of nature remain as it now is. Do nothing to

millions of visitors from around the globe. The South

mar its grandeur, sublimity and loveliness. You cannot

Rim is open year-round, weather permitting. The North

improve on it. But what you can do is to keep it for

Rim is generally open mid-May to mid-October.

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the breathtaking ridgelines of the canyon itself. As in days

In 2007, the Hualapai Tribe unveiled a remarkable

gone by, passengers alight at the Grand Canyon Depot next

manmade feat that both embraces the canyon’s beauty

to the El Tovar Hotel, built by the railroad in 1905.

and reveres its boldness. The Grand Canyon Skywalk, a transparent horseshoe-shaped cantilever bridge and tourist

2016 Centennial Celebration

attraction some 500 to 800 feet above the canyon floor,

With the centennial anniversary of the NPS this year, now is

was commissioned by the tribe in an effort to attract

the time to reintroduce national parks and the work of the

much-needed tourism dollars. Just west of the main canyon

organization to your family. A campaign called “Find Your

tourism area, the skywalk can be accessed from the Grand

Park” (#FindYourPark) is underway in collaboration with the

Canyon West Airport, or from a 120-mile drive from Las

National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of

Vegas. The Skywalk is east of Meadview and north of

the NPS.

Peach Springs.

On 16 days in 2016, all NPS sites that charge an entrance The Hualapai and other Native American communities that

fee will offer free admission to everyone. Although one of

surround the Grand Canyon struggle to maintain their

those days has already passed, 15 dates remain, including

ancient cultures and traditions in the wake of urbanization,

several this month. Mark your calendar for these entrance

globalization and a local economy centered on tourism.

fee-free dates in 2016:

Since the 1880s, outposts for jewelry and other crafts have provided both income and awareness of the importance of

August 25-28: National Park Service Birthday

native traditions. Today, these venues have helped to keep

September 24: National Public Lands Day

traditions alive and are some of the most popular sources

November 11: Veterans Day

of Native American handicrafts in the world.

More than 400 national parks are open to everyone, every Wildlife and botanical life has also been preserved in the

day; 127 normally charge entrance fees. These fee-free

Grand Canyon: an estimated 89 species of mammals, 17

days include entrance fees, commercial tour fees and

species of fish, 355 species of birds, 47 species of reptiles

transportation entrance fees. There is no better opportunity

and amphibians, and 1,500 flowering plants.

to visit a new place or an old favorite, and to experience our country’s history and the natural beauty of land

These species are safe in these special lands, and the

unscarred by human profiteering.

NPS hopes to provide stewardship for the ecology and everything reliant on it for centuries to come. It is a

Our national parks are always a treat to visit. Even on

continuing challenge to maintain the delicate balance often

days not designated as fee-free days, those that charge

threatened by the impact of humans.

entrance fees range in admission cost from $3 to $30. If you have a fourth grader, your student also qualifies for a

The Grand Canyon Railway was brought back to life in

free annual pass through the Every Kid in a Park program.

1989, nearly 60 years after it last traversed the beautiful

Active duty military personnel and citizens with a permanent

South Rim. Today, it is the only railroad operating in a

disability can also get free passes.

national park in the United States. Though its mission has changed since its early 20th century purpose, its

Visit our parks. Preserve our history. Celebrate the sublime.

significance remains.

Happy 100 years to the National Park Service — here is to 100 more years of conserving America’s natural splendor!

Visitors can now experience the anticipation and excitement that generations of Americans — including many of their

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Writer Amanda Christmann Photographer Bryan Black

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In December 2011, I drove my Prius down the winding dirt roads of Rio Verde into the wilds east of Scottsdale, curious dust following me as my small tires groaned around corners that were more suitable to horses and pickup trucks. My GPS was confused by the washes and trails, and I was running late in a place where time is kept to the beat of hooves and the angle of the sun.

What I found at the end of that road was a ranch that so impacted me that it took me days to write a story for Images Arizona that I thought could do it justice.

Reigning Grace Ranch, the sprawling but unpretentious home of 33 rescued horses and a few other furry faces, was a true labor of unconditional love.

At Reigning Grace, Chris and Amanda Moore had not only taken on horses that had been rescued — some from situations of neglect or trauma, some as retired race horses, some from homes that could no longer support them and some from wild herds whose territory has been encroached on by human development — they also took on the monumental job of providing foster children, at-risk youth and atrisk families with mentorship and some of the most joy-filled equine therapy that someone like me, new to all that horses could bring to young lives, could imagine.

At Reigning Grace, children and horses (and a few other critters) find healing in ways that can only be described as magical.

Each week, the horses restore the souls of about 50 children, each considered at-risk. Many are in foster care or in state custody.

Some suffer attachment and abandonment issues. Some deal with personal tragedies like death or divorce in their families. Some struggle with self-esteem issues or other difficult demons.

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Writer Shannon Severson

Writer Shannon Severson

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in the strength and vulnerability of these fourlegged companions.

In the three years since we met, the ranch has grown so much that it outgrew the beautiful land it started on. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of volunteers and the continued hard work of the Moores, Reigning Grace Ranch is in the beginning stages of building a new home where more horses and more of the estimated 14,000 Arizona children in foster care can come to feel love and acceptance.

The land, located at 28614 N. 172nd St. at Dynamite Road, will eventually house Reigning Grace’s working ranch.

“Our former property was located in an area with inconvenient access and no room to grow,” Chris explains. “The new property will allow us to focus on building out our programs and serving more children. It’s a win-win.”

More than 90 percent of the ranch was moved onto the new property in Rio Verde in March. Box Bar Ranch, also in Rio Verde, will also eventually house more horses for Reigning Grace on a longterm basis.

In the next seven years, the new land will house a covered horse arena for year-round programming, three working arenas, a new workshop, classrooms, eight horse turn-outs, two medicine stalls for sick horses, a serenity garden for wellness and rejuvenation, and a critter corner for small rescued animals. It will also be home to Jenny’s House, a wellness center for children and families.

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traumatized kids to land in. It doesn’t take a lot of

tossed from one bad situation to the next, never really

asking around to learn how burdened current care

understanding what it is to find home.

providers and social workers are. There are just over

That’s why outgrowing the program’s roots is profoundly

3,500 licensed foster homes in the entire state of

rewarding for the Moores, and for everyone who has

Arizona, and each year, nearly a third of the state’s

believed in them and their mission.

social workers leave their jobs for different pastures.

Currently, Reigning Grace Ranch has immediate financial The system is not kind. It is overburdened, underfunded

and volunteer needs that if met, will assist in the build

and sometimes exploited by elected officials seeking

out of the new property.

to gain favor by proving points at the expense of

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those whose hearts are invested in helping children.

The ranch is 100 percent donation-funded, and there

The children are the losers in these games, often

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also runs on the kindness of volunteers, from retired teachers to college students, who mentor children, exercise horses and keep up with the tremendous amount of work it takes to keep miracles happening.

The Moores are always looking for volunteers to lend expertise in construction, plumbing and physical labor, as well as volunteer mentors, who are carefully screened for the safety of the vulnerable children who trust them.

And, of course, they need monetary donations.

A local church was informed about the work that Reigning Grace Ranch was doing in the community and decided they wanted to help find them new land.

“It was totally a God thing,” says Chris. “A local pastor made a phone call and all of the sudden we had the opportunity to buy this land — and it was not even for sale.”

So many things at the ranch seem miraculous.

There is simply no other word for it.

Three years ago, as I left Reigning Grace Ranch, I couldn’t help but think I had witnessed something wonderful. Sure, the horses were more than special, and the affection I witnessed between children, caring adults and animals was exceptional. But what really struck me was the extraordinary beauty of the love that brought so many together.

When we open our hearts to other creatures, human or otherwise, we experience something unique. When we remove our egos, our judgment and our fear, we are left with grace. In this special place, it is that grace that has led so many here, and grace that truly reigns. reigninggraceranch.org

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HF COORS

FUNCTIONAL ART Writer Suzanne Wright

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I

It was my Aunt Millie, a resident of

finished and painted dishes — more

Oro Valley, who turned me on to

than 25,000 per week.

HF Coors.

Best of all, everything is

Located in Tucson, it may not look

dishwasher-, oven- and microwave-

like much from the outside. But

safe, lead and cadmium-free. And

once you step over the threshold of

durable — this is restaurant-quality

this factory store, a kaleidoscope of

stuff that when used in your home,

colors, patterns and shapes are there

will last a generation.

to greet you. Millie doesn’t normally coo; but then, this is a happy

A Home-Grown Business

place: with more than 50 patterns,

I love the heft and unique look of

countless colors and hundreds of

each thing.

styles to choose from, her reaction is warranted.

“Isn’t this beautiful?” I say to Millie.

She examines a butter dish cheerily

And while HF Coors may not be

decorated with Gambel’s quail and

a household name, chances are

ocotillo.

you’ve encountered their dishware at eateries across the United States,

“Yep. You gonna get it?”

including Fox Restaurant Concepts like True Food and North; resorts

“I am.”

such as The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain and Yosemite’s Ahwahnee

Millie, meanwhile, has fallen hard

Hotel; and retail shops at The

for a set of dessert plates with

Biltmore and Taliesin West. The

brightly banded rings of color.

company has designed dinnerware

She’s sorting through stacks to find

featuring the ranching brands of

just the right color combinations.

Cave Creek’s Cartwright’s and Tonto

Each piece is sold separately, so

Bar and Grill. Ellen DeGeneres’

you can build your own set to suit

guests sip from HF Coors mugs. Ever

your taste and decor.

shopped from the Uncommon Goods catalog? HF Coors manufactures

Bob DeArmond has been with HF

many of their dishes, including the

Coors for four decades. He’s designed

bestselling, two-sided ooma bowl for

and painted almost every pattern.

chips and salsa.

“No two pieces are alike in ‘Bob’s People from around the world make

Room,’” says president and CEO

a pilgrimage here. HF Coors is a

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percent American-made dinnerware

Today he has completed roadrunners

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on three platters that are bright

Referred for a reason.

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and fanciful and capture the beep-beep spirit of the

craft and creativity as he leads

iconic Southwestern bird. DeArmond has also recently

us on a tour. He bought

introduced plates with yellow blooming palo verdes, the

HF Coors in 2003

green-barked trees that stud the Sonoran Desert.

and moved it from Los Angeles

Almost all the Arizona animal kingdom is represented:

to Arizona

javelinas, hummingbirds, coyotes, cardinals and snakes.

because he

And there’s more: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the

wanted a

Dead) figurines festoon pitchers and plates, as do

business

Catholic deities like Our Lady of Guadalupe. There’s

in Tucson.

also a sunset and sunrise series that captures the fiery

Schou’s a

skies of the Grand Canyon State.

near native; he went to

But be warned: your first purchase is often the

school at

beginning of an addiction — er, collection; a four-piece

the University

place setting could set you back nearly $1,000.

of Arizona, his parents met

A shopping trip here doesn’t have to break the bank.

there and his

Schou says the number one sellers are mugs, followed

grandfather was a

by olive oil dishes, dessert plates and platters. They

professor at the school.

also sell figural bird tree ornaments.

With satisfaction, he’s expanded the It’s obvious the pride Schou takes in his employees’

reach of the company from restaurants to retail, so folks can enjoy his products at home. Schou says when they surveyed their customers, “fun” and “color” were the two comments that came up most often.

“It’s functional art,” says Schou. “You can hang a platter on the wall or use it at Thanksgiving.”

HF Coors has also taken on some interesting and rewarding contract manufacturing projects, like a specially designed mug that is not as heavy as a standard mug, but has a chunkier handle that is easier for arthritic hands to hold. They’ve also created patterned mugs in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Western National Parks Association that are based on prehistoric symbols.

Schou asks me if I’ve been to one of the first Saturday sales when discontinued, “irregulars” and overruns are deeply discounted?

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“Mi Nidito is great and so is El Guero Canelo,” he says. “I also like Roma Imports, a deli that serves authentic Italian sandwiches. And check out the Coronet Café. The owner’s been collecting pieces for three years.”

As if we need additional enticement to visit again.

Millie’s already scheduling next month’s outing; she’s hooked.

Because the fact is, you can’t see everything in one visit and there’s always something new. hfcoors.com

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Writer Tom Scanlon

WHERE KIDS GROW

FROM PAWNS TO KINGS H How many steps ahead are you?

consequences, risk and reward. How is it possible to fight against the seemingly endless distractions in this

“I’m going to say this to him, and if he says this I’ll say

instant gratification world? How can we get kids to slow

that — but if he calls that guy for another opinion I

down, think about what they are doing … and what they

have to be ready to ….”

will be doing next?

Now, how many steps ahead does your child think?

Scott Freneaux has the answer: chess.

Many parents and educators rue that this generation of teens and pre-teens think only of what they are

“It teaches concentration, tenacity, foresight,

currently doing, whether it is locking into a phone or

accountability and critical thinking,” he says.

playing a video game, without considering things like

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A California native who came to Arizona from New Jersey, Freneaux is a New River resident who founded the Chess Emporium in 1993. He now has chess clubs in elementary schools from Cave Creek to Tempe, with hundreds of young kids learning the thinking person’s game every year. Freneaux himself learned chess at age 5 and prefers to start kids around that age. A few years ago, an eager 4-year-old boy named Justin Friedlander started learning chess through Chess Emporium. He won all four of the games of the first tournament he entered.

Within a year, Justin played in his first United States Chess Federation event. At age 6, he debuted at No. 57 in the top 100 United States players, ages 7 and under. By October 2013, he was ranked No. 2.

“We love Chess Emporium,” says Robert Friedlander, the North Scottsdale prodigy’s father. “They’ve got a good program, top to bottom.

Very caring instructors. They’ve got a real top quality group. Completely inspirational. That’s where Justin got his start.”

Now 9 years old, the energetic Justin fidgeted with a Rubik’s Cube (he can solve it in less than 20 seconds) as he talked about his beginnings at Chess Emporium.

“If you want to get started, they’re the best — especially for kids,” he says. “They start you in a funny way, ‘The king wants to eat a cupcake, so he comes over here.’ The coaches make it fun and weird, so you know the pieces. ‘Don’t hang your queen, don’t let them eat your pieces.’”

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Now, he is advanced to the point where he likes to

Turkey, Russia and Germany. He won five games, with

stay at least five moves ahead.

two draws and four losses. His points tied him for sixth in the world for his age.

His father, Robert, has always been big on jigsaw puzzles. Chess? Not so much. So, one day in the fall

Justin and Benjamin are fairly evenly matched and say

of 2010, when his oldest son, Benjamin, brought a

that if they play 10 games, they would probably each

Chess Emporium flier home from school, Robert and his

win five. Both hope to eventually elevate their games to

wife, Janet, looked at each other and shrugged, “Why

Grandmaster status, though they are not tunnel-visioned

not?”

about it, enjoying baseball and even the video games that chess coaches scoff at the way four-star chefs

Benjamin enjoyed the chess classes from the

scorn junk food.

start. Meanwhile, Justin wanted to know about this strange game, so he also started tagging along to

“Video games crush your mind,” says Justin, with a

the chess club.

knowing smile. “The only thing video games help you with is hand-eye coordination.”

Now Benjamin and Justin’s younger sister, kindergartener Marissa, has started Chess Emporium

Chess, the Friedlanders say, does the opposite, helping

classes at Sonoran Sky Elementary School, where her

the mind grow.

brothers are in the gifted program.

“Chess helps me remember better,” Justin says.

Justin, ranked No. 21 nationally for his age group,

“There’s five openings in chess, then there’s the tactics

and Benjamin, ranked No. 94 among 11-year-olds, will

and positional stuff. All these other side things. You

be competing in the Chess Emporium Governor’s Cup

have to prepare for each person, it’s crazy.” Benjamin

May 14-15 at Chandler High School. The tournament

added that one of their coaches, a mathematician, tells

will be more low key than the World Youth Chess

them there are more possibilities in every single chess

Championships held in Durban, South Africa in

game than there are atoms in the universe.

September 2014. There, Justin played 11 rounds in 10 days against kids from all over the world, including

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“Chess can make you smart even if you’re not smart,”

Justin says. “Chess helps you remember stuff. And there’s all these vocabulary words. I would have no clue what ‘blunder’ means without chess.”

The boys say chess definitely helps advance their math skills with intense calculations. Then there is the sharpened ability to concentrate and stay focused for long periods of time. Benjamin says he once had a four-hour game that felt like 10 minutes, and Justin once battled an adult in a 152-move, six-hour game that ended in a draw. It was on the eve of his birthday; he was 7 when the game started and 8 years old when it ended.

“It was fun,” he says.

Though the Friedlanders are extreme cases of success, the concepts they have learned are common, Freneaux says. Just about every week, a fidgety kid will be brought in by parents who are exhausted, trying to get the child to focus.

“A few weeks later, I’ll hear, ‘Now he does all his homework — chess has really changed him. He can sit still now.’ I hear a lot of that. What we need to do is equip our kids with the ability to think.”

Thinking extends well past the chess board. Robert Friedlander, for one, likes what he sees in his boys’ approach to many things since they started playing chess.

“Chess is good for math and calculating and decision making,” he says. And, like other chess parents, he sees an emotional benefit. “Every game, you begin with a handshake and end with a handshake. It teaches you sportsmanship, it teaches you responsibility. It’s you and that’s it. When you make a bad move, they can seriously crush you. It can crush your spirit. But you can’t give up. It really teaches you how to control your emotions.”

“Most games, the faster you move, the higher you score,” says Freneaux. “Chess is kind of the opposite. You have to have a lot of foresight. You have to play both sides of the board.”

For a child, chess isn’t just an interesting diversion; it’s like weight lifting for the mind.

“It’s a brain game,” says Robert. “It really helps a person learn to write, read and do math problems. This is something that really helps someone steady and understand themselves; how to deal with adversity when it’s just you. When you’re in a tough situation, you can either freak out or sit back and understand what’s happening.”

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Recipe

Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Expand your barbecue repertoire with this knockout Korean-style chicken lettuce wrap.

Gochujang, or Korean red pepper paste, adds an inimitable depth and spice to the fiery grilled chicken.

Meanwhile, the carrot and zucchini salad with soy sesame dressing provides a perfect counterbalance to the heat. Serve as an appetizer or alongside steamed rice.

Korean Chicken

shredded or julienned

Separate the chicken from the marinade. Place the marinade in

Lettuce Wraps

½ cup scallions, thinly sliced

a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer

1½ pounds chicken thighs,

½ head butter lettuce,

for 2-3 minutes until thick, stirring occasionally to prevent the

boneless and skinless

washed with leaves separated

¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium

sesame seeds, toasted

from the heat and set aside.

Soy Sesame Dressing

Meanwhile, grill the chicken thighs over medium-low heat until

2 tablespoons honey

Yield: ½ cup

cooked through (when a meat thermometer reads an internal

or brown sugar

¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium

sauce from burning on the edges of the pan. Remove the pan

2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon mirin

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

¼ cup water

½ cup carrots,

1 tablespoon sesame oil

shredded or julienned

1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

½ cup zucchini,

temperature of 165 F), about 5-6 minutes per side. Check often to avoid burning the chicken. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, baste the chicken thighs with the reserved marinade.

Lightly toss the carrots, zucchini and scallions in the soy sesame dressing. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into thin strips. Arrange the chicken into the lettuce cups.

Wrap Directions: Whisk the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, garlic, mirin and sesame oil together in an airtight container. Place the

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Dressing Directions: Place the lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic and cumin into a food

chicken thighs into the marinade and refrigerate for at

processor or blender. While running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until

least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).

the dressing is thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

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