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Gina Ritchelli-Quinn

and her daughters

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photography by Michele Celentano

What would tempt a tough Jersey girl to sell everything she owns — including two ice cream stores — and move across the country to the desert Southwest? Like many of us, it was the year-round sunny skies and warmer temperatures, plus the chance to be with her entire family.

Now more than 10 years later, Gina Quinn is looking forward to an even sunnier horizon.

Gina was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and lived most of her life in a small town called Whippany. She graduated from Montclair State University in 1991 and moved to Flanders, New Jersey in 1996. After having her children, she took a wintertime trip to Arizona in February 2003 to visit her parents in Anthem. She enjoyed her visit, but when it was time to catch her flight back to the East Coast, fate had other plans for her.

“There was a snowstorm on the East Coast and I couldn’t get a flight out,” she says. “I ended up spending an extra unplanned week here and thought of what life would be like to live in the sunny weather year-round.”

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When she finally returned home, she approached her

since she was 4 years old. She continues to play on

sister, who had just gotten married three months prior

the Anthem club team and recently made the basketball

and still hadn’t found a place to live.

team at Diamond Canyon. Both girls are die hard 5 Seconds of Summer and One Direction fans and are

“I asked her if she would be interested in selling

anxiously awaiting the announcement of their next

everything and moving to Arizona,” Gina says. “I pretty

appearances in Phoenix.

much got an immediate yes. We owned an ice cream franchise at the time with two stores called Maggie

After staying at home until 2008 to take care of the

Moo’s. We immediately put them up for sale. I sold my

girls, Gina became interested in health and exercise.

house, we all sold our cars, packed up the kids and

Conquering her own fitness goals, she decided to

bought two homes in the months that followed.”

enter the physical fitness industry. She now has a certification in personal training and advanced sports

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Gina built a life in Arizona for herself and her two

nutrition and is currently enrolled in the Institute for

daughters, Anna Rose (14) and Grace (12). Anna Rose

Integrative Nutrition to work toward her health coach

attends Boulder Creek High School, where she is a

certification. She is also planning on opening her own

cheerleader on the junior varsity squad. They recently

gym, True Fitness, in early 2015. The new gym will have

took first place in their cheer competition, which won

some unique features that will allow her to offer both

them a ticket to nationals in March. Anna Rose also

traditional and untraditional workouts. It’s an exciting

enjoys the arts and takes a class in Scottsdale every

project that she and her daughters are having a lot of

week.

fun developing.

Grace attends Diamond Canyon and has played soccer

During her personal time, Gina enjoys running obstacle

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course races, mud runs, relay races, 10Ks and staying

“It is the one meal of the week none of us will miss,”

active in general. She also takes regular trips back

Gina says. “Especially since my mom cooks most of the

to New Jersey to visit with family and lifelong friends.

time!”

When able, she will take the girls with her to remind them there’s a whole other world of people who love

Sadly, there is one empty seat at the Sunday dinner

them. The three of them like to unwind and spend their

table. Gina’s sister lost her battle with cancer in 2011.

downtime shopping, getting pedicures and watching reality television shows. They also enjoy spending time

“We try to talk about her often, so we never forget who

with the great friends they’ve made here in Anthem.

she was, especially for her children,” Gina says. “There

In particular, Jeff, whom Gina lovingly refers to as her

are plenty of stories she left us with that remind us

“person,” and his daughter, Shea, have become a very

how quirky and larger than life she was.”

special part of their lives over the course of the last four years. They all recently vacationed in Turks and

At press time, the girls are prepping for their favorite

Caicos, and had a wonderful trip. They’re hoping to

holiday, Christmas, which will be spent with their

return there soon.

extended family opening “an absurd amount of gifts” from Gina’s parents to the grandchildren. It will probably

Time with extended family, including Gina’s parents,

feature plenty of the sunny skies and mild temperatures

brother-in-law, niece and nephew, who all live in

that drew Gina to the Valley in the first place.

Anthem, includes an Italian Sunday night dinner together, which everyone makes a priority to attend.

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Left to Right: Haley Villegas, Leah Bassick, Darian Slaga, Mallory Vivola, and Ashley Jones

Sports

Darian Slaga

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey

in two words: coach’s dream The Boulder Creek High School girls’ basketball team has a new coach, but an old star.

Well, Darian Slaga isn’t really old. She just seems like she has been around forever, as the senior has made such an impact on the Lady Jags basketball team. By the time she is finished playing basketball, she will likely nail down a spot as one of the top athletes to compete at BC. As a freshman, she charged into the Arizona girls’ sports scene, averaging 18.3 points per game as the Lady Jags went 23-7. She and tall center Sam Young played an inside-out game the following season, with Slaga averaging 14.1 points and Young 12.5 as the team went 18-11. She lost her big center to graduation the following year, but upped her scoring to 17.8 points per game, pounded the boards for 4.5 rebounds per game and led the Lady Jags to another playoff appearance. The 5-foot-9-inch guard rose to the pressure, scoring 21 points in a season-ending loss in the second round.

Her efforts have won Slaga praise far beyond Anthem. In addition to

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Coach Ryan Pletnick

Hailey Miles

being named her section’s Player of the Year, she was

Her new coach is Ryan Pletnick, former coach of the

voted to the all-state team.

Mountain Ridge High School girls. He takes over a winning program with not only a superstar, but also

While the awards are nice, Slaga now has a very

some talented supporting players; the Lady Jags were

tangible reward for her years of extra time in the gym:

ranked in the top 10 of the state to begin the year

a Division I college scholarship to the University of

and performed like it in early season play, getting off

Portland.

to a terrific start.

Two words describe Darian Slaga: coach’s dream.

Like Slaga’s past and future coaches, Pletnick speaks glowingly of the star.

“She’s a dynamic combo guard and we love her for her toughness,” said Cheryl Sorenson, Slaga’s future head

“She is the most down-to-earth player with that much

coach, in an article on the university website. “She

talent I have ever been around,” said the new BC

brings speed and the ability to attack the rim and she

coach, who teaches economics and marketing and

hates to lose at anything.”

coached at Cactus Shadows High School prior to Mountain Ridge. For one thing, he’s glad that he doesn’t

What coach wouldn’t want this rare combination of

have to face one of the best female athletes in the

gifted athlete with a fierce drive and humble spirit?

state anymore.

“Her future is very bright,” said Josiah McDaniel, who

“It’s definitely nice being on this side of the bench,”

coached Slaga for three years and is now at Grand

Pletnick said with a chuckle. “She’s a dynamic player.”

Canyon University. “She was a joy to coach and I look

Today, Slaga is also much better than the star he

forward to watching her.”

faced the last three seasons.

In what areas did he see the most improvement in

“She’s definitely grown,” he said. “Her leadership skills

Slaga?

I’ve seen before as an opposing coach, but not in this manner. It’s amazing to watch her grow with her

“Her command of the game in all aspects: learning how

leadership of the younger players. She seems to be

to manage the game, lead the team, take control when

taking the ball [to the hoop], not settling for jumpers.

needed and get everyone involved,” McDaniel answered.

I’m seeing her be a little more aggressive this year.”

“I think her senior year will be her stepping up to lead the team and help the younger players grow. She’s

So what’s going to happen when opposing coaches tell

probably the best all-around athlete in our state. She

their players to double team Slaga all night?

also does a really good job of being a good teammate.”

The Lady Jags will be ready for that, according to

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Leah Bassick

Mallory Vivola

Pletnick, who said his targeted player will anticipate the

52-36 loss during the first weeks of the season, Pletnick

pressure and not try to force the action.

was proud of his team’s play against Desert Vista, a team that has been averaging more than 75 points per game

“I think she realizes that’s what makes the team so

and blowing out opponents by 40 points or more.

dangerous — teams look at her and game plan against her, but she’s really so selfless,” he said. “She’s willing

“We’re coming along,” he said. “The girls are learning my

to dish it off and have trust in her teammates to score.

system and have caught on really well.”

If you want to stop Darian, you’re going to have to pick your poison.”

Again, Slaga is no snooty superstar only interested in padding her scoring; she is one of the toughest defenders

He looks for guards Mallory Vivola, a sophomore, and

around. So what is her weakness?

juniors Ashley Jones and Haley Villegas, to help with scoring. All three had considerable playing time last

“The hardest part with Darian is that she really is harder

season. Leah Bassik, a senior co-captain (with Slaga)

on herself than anyone else is,” said Coach Pletnick. “She

and freshman Sydney Palma are the others in the core

really feels a lot of responsibility and really wants her

rotation.

game to be the best possible. But she needs to know it’s OK to miss a shot. It’s OK to have a turnover.”

“I have five other players who can hit double digits every night,” said the coach.

With the season off to a near-perfect start, the coach had to remind himself of the same philosophy. As he tweeted,

That said, he stresses that his system is not about run-

“I know part of my job is finding ways to correct, but

and-gun scoring.

sometimes you feel so bad pointing out corrections when there are so many positives.”

“My badge,” said Pletnick, a Pennsylvania native who studied at Arizona State University, “has always been

The new coach, old star and the rest of the Lady Jags

defense, defense, defense.”

will try to keep the positives going for key games in January and early February, leading up to what they hope

The message he is preaching is hitting its mark; in the

will be a playoff run. Stay tuned for the grand finale of

first seven games of the season, the Lady Jags held

Darian Slaga’s amazing Boulder Creek career.

opponents under 40 points five times. Even in the lone

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Jan. 17 Duet Cabaret Celebrate the power of music with this collaboration featuring acclaimed music director Robert “Bob” Moody, string ensemble Simply Three, established pianist Larry Loeber and youth prodigy Samuel Yu. 5 p.m. $30, includes artists’ reception with appetizers and beverages. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.

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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans

Dec. 31-Jan. 4 Arabhorse Farm Tour Discover the beauty, history and lifestyle of the Arabian horse and meet with top trainers when 15 of the Valley’s most prestigious horse farms open their doors to the public. Check website for farm locations, tour schedules and times.

Free. 480-471-1715, arabhorsefarmtour.com.

Jan. 7 Antarctica: Journey to the White Continent Christine Regan Lake takes you on a breathtaking visual journey through Antarctica as she shares her photo collection of icebergs, penguins, seals and whales from her National Geographic Expedition. Call ahead to register. 2-3 p.m.

Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.

Check website for show

Jan. 9, 16, 25, 30 Pinnacle Concert Series Pinnacle Presbyterian

times. Adults, $19; students, seniors, children 12 and under, $16. Musical Theatre

Jan. 10

of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, 602-743-9892,

Quintet, Jan. 9; Mark Kroos

Inside Out and Upside Down: The Works of Sue Avery Lewis and Mary LaRue Wells

playing the double-necked

Artists Sue Avery Lewis and

Shred-A-Thon

guitar, Jan. 16; The Brothers

Mary LaRue Wells exhibit

Safely destroy personal

Four, Jan. 25; and First

their whimsical works of oil,

documents and help support

Day, Jan. 30. Check website

acrylic and mixed media

Anthem’s Girl Scouts at this

for times and ticket prices.

paintings, including variations

annual event hosted by

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church,

of Avery Lewis’ “Vehicles of

American Family Insurance

25150 N. Pima Rd.,

Inquiry” series. Exhibit runs

and Freeman Income Tax

480-303-2474,

Jan. 2-30. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Services. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

pinnacleconcerts.com.

Free. Holland Gallery of Fine

Free. Fry’s Marketplace,

Art, Foothills Community

39508 N. Daisy Mountain

Foundation, 34250 N. 60th

Dr., 623-518-2157.

Church presents several musical concerts in January, including the Charles Lewis

Jan. 9-18 Desert Foothills Theater Presents Hairspray Follow the adventures of heroine Tracy Turnblad as

musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

Jan. 10

St., Bldg. B, 480-488-1090, azfcf.org.

Jan. 8-11

Jan. 10 MTA Casting Call for Sleeping Beauty and Cats

dance their way through

MTA Presents The Diary of Anne Frank

Audition for coveted parts

1960s Baltimore. Check

An award-winning cast of

for two of MTA’s upcoming

website for show times

teens and adults bring to

productions: Disney’s

and ticket prices. Cactus

life the fear, hope and grief

“Sleeping Beauty KIDS”

Shadows Fine Arts Center,

of eight people hiding in a

and Broadway’s “Cats.”

Black Box Theater, 33606

concealed attic from the

“Sleeping Beauty” vocal

N. 60th St., 480-488-1981,

Nazis in this new adaptation

auditions begin at 10:30

dftheater.org.

by Wendy Kesselman.

a.m.; “Cats” vocal auditions

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements begin at 12 p.m. Audition preparation workshops for both will be available Jan. 8 for $35. Check website for details. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, 602-743-9892,

Jan. 16March 29

musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

Arizona Fine Art EXPO Produced by Thunderbird Artists, this high-end tent

Jan. 11

AAS Lecture: Billingsley Hopi Dancers

Arizona Musicfest’s Young Performers Concert Series

Learn about the Billingsley Hopi Dancers from guest speaker

Arizona’s top young

Archaeology Society’s monthly meeting. Good Shepherd of the

classical musicians gain valuable experience by

Ken Zoll, executive director of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center, at the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Hills Episcopal Church, Maitland Hall, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

performing a variety of the acclaimed MIM Music Theater. 2 p.m. $10 per person. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-840-0457,

artists from across the globe, with original, oneof-a-kind pieces for sale.

Patrons can meet the artists, watch them in action and learn about their inspiration and techniques.

showcasing fresh meats,

Season pass, $10; seniors

seafood and other exotic,

and military, $8. 26540 N.

wintry eats. 5-9:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Rd.,

$98 per person. Binkley’s

480-837-7163,

Restaurant, 6920 E. Cave

arizonafineartexpo.com.

Creek Rd., 480-437-1072,

azmusicfest.org.

binkleysrestaurant.com.

Jan. 13

Jan. 15

8 Weeks to Wellness Dinner Workshop

NVCA Kindergarten Roundup

Learn how the “8 Weeks

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to Wellness” program can reverse metabolic syndrome

Binkley’s Dinner by Chef Jon Paul Hutchins

at this informational dinner

Chef Kevin Binkley reunites

workshop hosted by Back

with his former culinary

to Health Chiropractic. 6:30

instructor, award-winning

p.m. Free. Ironwood Country

chef Jon Paul Hutchins of

Club, 2708 W. Anthem

the Le Cordon Bleu College

Club Dr., 623-551-6677,

of Culinary Arts, to host a

myanthemchiro.com.

special six-course dinner

change your health and

more than 100 renowned

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

instrumental selections in

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show features work from

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Meet teacher Mandy Davis and learn about educational programs and financial aid opportunities available at NVCA. 6-7:30 p.m. North Valley Christian Academy, 42101 N. 41st Dr. #101, 623-551-3454, northvalleyca.org.

Jan. 16-18 Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival Stroll among the works of more than 165 awardwinning fine artists from throughout the United States and abroad while sipping on a vast array of domestic and imported wines available for tasting.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults, $3; Free admission for Carefree residents and children under 18.

Downtown Carefree, 101 Easy St., 480-837-5637, thunderbirdartists.com.

Jan. 23-25 Carefree Indian Market and Cultural Festival Experience authentic Native American culture and artistry with 100 highly acclaimed artists displaying

Jan. 17 Antique Appraisal Day Appraiser Sean Morton will be on hand to examine your treasures, discuss their origins and assess their value. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $20 per item; limit of two items per person, per session. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.

Jan. 22 ADD/ADHD Workshop

their traditional and contemporary creations.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., 480-488-2014, magicbirdfestivals.com.

Jan. 30Feb. 14 Starlight Community Theater Presents You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Join the Peanuts gang for a day in the life of

Learn how to help kids

perennial “block head”

with ADD/ADHD improve

Charlie Brown in this play

their attention span,

based on the beloved

control impulsive behavior

comic strip by Charles

and curb hyperactivity. 5-7

M. Schulz. Check website

p.m. North Valley Christian

for show times. Starlight

Academy, 42101 N. 41st

Community Theater, 1611

Dr. #101, 623-419-3005,

W. Whispering Wind Dr.,

shannonl@northvalleyca.org,

Ste. #160, 623-252-6815,

northvalleyca.org.

starlightcommunitytheater.com.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements

Feb. 8

Gallery on the Square Opens in Anthem

ProMusica Arizona Presents Around the World in 80 Minutes

International artist and designer Robert Hutchinson recently opened The

Create your own

Gallery on the Square,

international musical

located in the Anthem

experience from a selection

Marketplace at 3655

of mini-concerts featuring

W. Anthem Way, Ste.

an exciting mix of music

B-119. The Gallery is a

from around the globe. 3

unique space showcasing

p.m. and 6 p.m. Adults: $25;

his latest contemporary

students: $15. Scottsdale

artworks and offers a

Center for the Performing

comprehensive program

Arts, 7380 E. Second St.,

of workshops and one-on-

623-326-5172,

Jan. 24-25

pmaz.org.

MIM Presents: Experience China West Valley Pediatric Dentistry Changes Name

Kick off the Year of the Ram with musical performances, lion

Starting Jan. 1, West

menu at CafĂŠ Allegro. Supported by Phoenix Chinese Week.

Valley Pediatric Dentistry of

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo

Anthem will change their

Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

name to Sheppard Pediatric Dentistry. According

dances, hands-on activities and a special Chinese-inspired

distinguishes himself as sole

Dentistry provides dental

owner and doctor in the

care for patients aged 0 to

practice. The name is the

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only thing that is changing,

adults, and is located at

as services, staff, amenities

3618 W. Anthem Way, Ste.

and location will remain the

D104. For more information,

same. Sheppard Pediatric

visit drsheppard.com.

to practice owner and pediatric dentist Dr. Gregory Sheppard, the name change better reflects his personalized approach to pediatric dental care, and

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one teaching sessions to further advance creative interests and abilities.

For more information on upcoming events and workshops, call 623-363-3229.

Western Museum Opens in Scottsdale Jan. 15 Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West will

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open to the public Jan. 15. Located at 3830 N. Marshall Way in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, the city-owned museum features artworks by renowned artists, historic artifacts of the Old and New West, interactive exhibits, multimedia productions and an ongoing schedule of fun, educational programs and public events. A partnership with Arizona State University provides additional resources, enabling the museum to become a communication and learning center for studies of the West. For more information, including hours and admission prices, visit scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

Andre Kohn Fine Art Opens in Scottsdale Andre Kohn Fine Art recently opened in Scottsdale’s celebrated arts

CCPR Presents Rodeo Rookie with First Buckle Cave Creek Pro Rodeo president Traci Casale and Buckin’ Awards owner Gina Kraut recently presented National Finals Rodeo rookie qualifier Junior Noguiera with his first Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association buckle. Nogueira, a rookie roping sensation from Brazil, earned the honor for team roping with partner and seven-time world champion header Jake Barnes at the 2014 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo held earlier this year. Nogueira and Barnes, who came out of semi-retirement last year to partner with Noguiera, are ranked fifth in team roping; Nogueira was the top-earning rookie heeler. The 2015 Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo is scheduled for March 27-29, 2015. district at 7034 E. Main St.

including painters Andrey

Kohn’s work appears in

The gallery features the

Kartashov, Oleg Trofimov

leading galleries across the

oil paintings and giclées

and Isabelle Delannoy,

United States and Europe.

of Andre Kohn, as well

and sculptors Christopher

For more information, visit

as seven other artists

Schulz, Kira Pandukht, Nikita

andrekohnfineart.com.

handpicked by Kohn,

Young and Linda Prokop.

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Writer and photographer Lauren Strait

John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center is the

group overhead costs, medical record binders and much

proud recipient of $15,000 in money raised from the 2014

more.

Linda’s W.I.S.H. 5K in Anthem.

“We are thrilled to be honored as the beneficiary of Linda’s W.I.S.H. is an annual 5K Walk/Run, held this year

Linda’s W.I.S.H.,” said Paulla Miller, community outreach

at Persimmon Golf Club in Anthem to raise awareness and

and patient resource manager of John C. Lincoln Breast

funds for those who have been diagnosed with or affected

Health and Research Center. “It is community partners like

by breast cancer. Named after Linda Kacmarsky, whose

Linda’s W.I.S.H. that we value to assist with the extras that

life was claimed by cancer in 2010, the event aims to one

are provided for those diagnosed with breast cancer in

day help find a cure for breast cancer.

our center.”

“We are excited to partner with a local healthcare

The recent opening of the John C. Lincoln Breast Health

organization dedicated to coordinating the care of breast

and Research Center at Sonoran Health and Emergency

cancer patients and their families at every stage,” said

Center brings breast care even closer to our local

Carol Stacy, co-event chairperson of Linda’s W.I.S.H.

community.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from Linda’s W.I.S.H.

“We felt our mission of raising awareness and finding a

will directly support the survivorship of patients and their

cure for breast cancer were co-aligned,” explained Stacy.

loved ones through education and programming. Initiatives include providing mastectomy care bags to patients

jcl.com/breast

preparing for surgery, child copy bags to help families

lindaswish.com

cope together once a family member is diagnosed, support

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left

member),

to Dy

right: Mogan

Frank

Kacmarsky

(Co-Chair),

Sherry

(Board Gage,

Director of Breast Health & Research/JCL, Diane McCracken (board member), Carol Stacy (Co-Chair)

John C. Lincoln Breast Health & Research Center BHRC is a new standard for breast imaging and interventional services for women (and men) across the Valley.

While their center excels at providing routine screening mammograms, they also have the technologies, experience and resources to provide comprehensive breast cancer care.

Experts have taken note of their commitment to care and the center was recently named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, the national professional organization for physicians who specialize in medical imaging.

Only 633 of the national 8,600 breast imaging centers have earned the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation. BHRC is the ninth center in Arizona to receive this recognition.

A key part of the patient care philosophy revolves around wait times.

Less time waiting for appointments means less time worrying. BHRC believes each patient is more than a chart, whether visiting for an annual screening mammogram or additional diagnostic or interventional procedures.

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In a perfect world, primary care physicians and medical

Patients

specialists would like to spend more time with patients

developing more serious diseases: they are nine times

who need extended monitoring and guidance. However,

more likely to develop Type II diabetes, three and a half

in an era of restrictive insurance regulations, such

times more likely to have heart attacks or strokes and

a level of interaction is often prohibitively expensive

twice as likely to develop site-specific cancers.

with

metabolic

syndrome

are

at

risk

of

and increasingly unlikely, particularly for patients with lifestyle issues whose symptoms stem from long-term

Primary care physicians can make recommendations or

habits that adversely affect weight, energy, mental focus

prescribe medications to treat symptoms, but in many

and other factors that impact overall health as well as

cases, patients simply revert to familiar behaviors. We

personal attitude.

are finding great success with consistent monitoring and scripting lifestyle changes that go beyond symptoms and get to the cause. It is an ideal approach in which the body is allowed to heal itself without excessive or prolonged prescription medications.

Our â&#x20AC;&#x153;8 Weeks to Wellnessâ&#x20AC;? program is specifically designed to help patients who are following the recommendation of their primary care physician. The length of the program is long enough to initiate legitimate lifestyle changes and begin to see results without being perceived as an intimidating commitment.

With increasing frequency, Back to Health Chiropractic is working with primary care physicians to assist patients afflicted with metabolic syndrome, a condition characterized by at least three of the following: diastolic blood pressure over 85, waist circumference over 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women, triglycerides in excess of 150 mg/dL, fasting blood glucose over 100 mg/dL and/or HDL cholesterol levels below 40 mg/dL for men or 50 mg/dL for women.

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Each patient undergoes an extensive evaluation before beginning the program. We cannot manage something that is not measured; success is noted not only by measuring, but also reporting these results back to the patient so they can identify the control they have on their own health. The evaluation includes specific measurements of the waist and hips, blood pressure, resting heart rate, core flexibility and strength, fat mass, lipid profile, blood sugar profile, vitamin levels and

other appropriate testing as directed by the referring

— it’s a bigger challenge to be available multiple times

physician. A custom program is created for each patient

a week to shepherd them through the process, answer

based on test results and the recommendation of the

questions and monitor their progress.

patient’s primary care physician or specialist.

By working together, physicians and wellness chiropractors Among the reasons the program has been so successful

can help patients modify their behavior and work

is the level of interaction the patient has with healthcare

toward achieving their goals without an overreliance on

professionals such as chiropractors, personal trainers,

prescriptions. We can work together on achieving results

massage therapists, nutritionists and stress management

by helping patients make healthier lifestyle choices.

coaches.

At the end of the prescribed program, patients can By providing a scripted program customized to the

assess their progress and make an informed decision of

particular needs of the individual, patients are far more

the benefits of what they have learned and its impact on

likely to remain actively involved in and compliant with

their health and lifestyle.

the program. Regular interaction allows the patient to be monitored, questions to be answered and positive

“At the end of the day, if you want to know the current

reinforcement to be provided.

state of your health, just take a peek into your medicine cabinet at home,” says Dr. Hester. “Health doesn’t come

Referrals from primary care physicians are associated with

in a bottle. You have to ask yourself, ‘Am I worth it?’”

conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, weight problems

To find out more about metabolic syndrome and if “8

and complications associated with metabolic syndrome.

Weeks to Wellness” can help you, a free informational

We also work with custom programs created for patients

dinner workshop will be held Tuesday, January 13 at

referred by their cardiologist or endocrinologist.

6:30 pm at the Ironwood Country Club in Anthem.

Seating is limited, so call to reserve your spot.

The key to achieving behavior modification is regular support, motivation and reinforcement. This requires a

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commitment of time most physicians simply do not have.

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It’s easy to tell a patient he or she needs to lose weight

8 Weeks to Wellness Back to Health Chiropractic 42104 N Venture Dr. A-102 Anthem 623-551-6677 www.myanthemchiro.com

Dr. Brian Hester, D.C. Founder of Back to Health Chiropractic

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Branson Tibbs

Under coach Doug Crooks, the team finished third in the

on varsity experience with the majority of our lineup, but

state last year, as Jro Byrd won the school’s fourth state

we have some tough, hardworking kids.”

wrestling title. He has since graduated, but this year’s team features two returning state runners-up: Stone

The season started in late November with BC dominating

Crooks (one of the coach’s sons), last year’s freshman

Horizon, 68-3. After December preliminary matches and

sensation; and Branson Tibbs, looking to follow Byrd as

mini-tournaments, wrestling really heats up in January, as

a state champion in his senior year. And there is Cory

wrestlers battle to qualify for the sectional tournament

Crooks, who battled to a fourth place finish last season

to be held February 7 at BC. Top finishers at sectional

as a sophomore.

move up for a chance to grapple for a state title, with the state tournament February 13–14 at the Prescott

Not satisfied with last season’s third-place finish, this

Valley Event Center.

year’s team wants to bring a team championship back to Anthem.

“As always, our expectations are high and the wrestlers are willing to do the work,” the coach said. “Should

“Things look good,” said Coach Crooks. “We are young

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make for a fun journey to state.”

At 106 pounds, freshmen Nick Tufte and Marco Tenaglia will battle for mat time. Perry Trigg “is learning how to compete on the varsity level” and gaining confidence at 113 pounds, said the coach.

Stone Crook, the state finalist last year, “has his sights set on a state title” this year, his father said, adding that Stone is “as mentally tough as they come.”

Branson Tibbs, another state runner-up, also plans to bring home the championship trophy this year, his coach said. He calls the studious team captain “our Ivy League stud.”

At 132 pounds, Kyle Muncie and Jacob Swagerty are “both tough kids who are looking to make their mark.”

Cory Crooks has already made his mark as a state top finisher last year. His father called the 138-pounder “our technical guru; he has an arsenal as big as they come.” Cory is looking to drop to the 132-pound division by the Moon Valley tournament.

Taber Spray, new to BC, “will make an immediate impact” at 145 pounds, where Coach Crooks thinks he can make a run for a state title.

Another newcomer is Blake Labno (152 pounds), who started in the Predator. Cameron Whitson and Tyler Flood, a pair of 160-pounders, both lack varsity experience, “but both will look to get the job done.”

Kile Pendergraft has impressed his coach, as the senior at 170 pounds “has made a commitment to improve his technique and make an impact.”

The heavier weights are something of a mystery. Connor Basabe (182 pounds), Jake Holtman (195 pounds) and 220-pounders Michael Fry and Devin Braaten are all somewhat unproven. In the heavyweight (285 pounds) category, Coach Crooks said, “Jeffery Hicks is our senior big guy who will surprise a lot of teams this year.”

Two of BC’s top wrestlers, 17-year-old junior Cory Crooks and 18-yearold senior Branson Tibbs, reflected on the life of a wrestler: “I have been around the sport of wrestling since I came out of the womb,” Cory Crooks said, only half joking, “but started competing at the age of 5.”

How has he managed not to get sick and tired of the sport after a decade of wrestling?

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Kile Pendergraft

Taber Spray

Coach Crooks

Team captains Branson Tibbs and Cory Crooks

“To avoid burning out, I try to take at least two weeks

Tibbs added, “I guarantee people get nervous when they

off of hard training during the summer and always focus

hear the name Boulder Creek because not only do we

on what my goals are to keep the love for the sport,”

have a few guys who placed at the state tournament,

he said.

but we also have an entire team full of people who have sweated and bled together, and are going to give

Branson Tibbs hit the mat a little later, in seventh grade.

everything they have to score extra team points.”

“I never felt burnt out because wrestling was always

The senior and junior have each set a high bar — as in,

enjoyable for me,” the senior said. “Since I started

referee lifting hand, last match of the year.

wrestling, I’ve always been around a group of people who not only helped push me to become the wrestler I am

“My goal this year is to win a state championship, nothing

today, but also had fun with it, and at the end of the day

less,” said Tibbs. “In order to get there, I need to continue

we were all always best friends.”

to push myself to my full extent, and keep my mind focused and sharp.”

Both think BC wrestling is on the radar of other schools.

Crooks said he wants to be the first lightweight state “Other teams have always thought of us as a decent

champion at BC.

team, but this past year we definitely put ourselves on the map,” said Crooks. “Our team still has a lot of work to

“To do so, I need to work on making the sport fun so I

do to get where we want to be, but I think we have some

can stay relaxed and let my arsenal fly,” he said.

horses and the work ethic to do it.”

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These

two

muscular

are

far

jocks.

advanced

more

Tibbs

is

placement

than taking

calculus

and economics, with an eye on studying business and finance in college. In the classroom, Crooks is big on science and math, though undecided what he plans to study in college.

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us wrestlers put in and show their support by packing the stands at our meets.”

As he walks the halls of BC during his

senior

nods

and

year,

Branson

greets

acquaintances

who

Tibbs

non-wrestling will

never

know of life in the wrestling room, the endless practices, the painful lessons

learned,

the

sweat

and

bloodshed toward a common goal: bringing a championship to Boulder Creek.

“The people outside of the room,” Tibbs said, “have not gone through the levels of sacrifice that this team goes through together on a daily basis.”

In the coming weeks, we’ll see how far BC can go.

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Craig Boates, Mike Spinelli (Business Person of the Year Award) and Eric Kilstrom

Call it a party with a profound purpose.

Writer Ro Logrippo Photographer Mike Spinelli

third business in Anthem in the fall of 2000. A financial advisor for 16 years with the planning and investment

That’s what distinguishes the yearly yuletide gathering of

firm Edward Jones, DeMuth has been on the Chamber

Anthem businesses affiliated with Anthem North Gateway

board since its 2001 inception. Having recently stepped

Chamber of Commerce.

down from his board duties, he was presented with a Chamber award for service spanning 13 years.

For the third time, the year-end event at Anthem Country Club’s Ironwood Grill was a holiday collaboration with

The Chamber’s executive director, Craig Boates, also

Anthem Community Council, co-sponsors of the party

singled out the following for their ongoing dedication

with Whitman and Jackson, CPAs; VIP Mortgage, Inc.; and

to the board: Eric Kilstrom, Shelly Spence, Maggie

EPCOR Water.

Chamberlin, Bonnie Smith, Jenna Kohl, Dave Newham and Nanette McClelland Miller.

Beyond celebrating the season, the evening reception provided both groups with a shared purpose: honoring

Two music establishments on both sides of the community

community business leaders who set themselves apart

shared Anthem Community Council honors as commercial

through extraordinary community commitment and service.

business and property owners whose contributions made an outstanding impact on the community in the past

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The first honor was bestowed upon Doug DeMuth, one

year. The two companies were recognized at the event

of four original Chamber founders who established the

by ACC President Tim Fyke.

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Tim Fyke, Jeff Hammond (Excellence in Community Service Award) and Jenna Kohl

Tim Fyke, Angie and Brain Benson (Award for Commercial Property Improvements) and Jenna Kohl.

One of the newer Eastside businesses at Anthem 23, the

accomplishments.

mall on Vision Way and West Fortune Drive, merited a

photographer Mike Spinelli of Mike Spinelli Photography,

community service award. Musical Theatre of Anthem and

will mark his 10th anniversary as an Anthem businessman

its owners, Jeff and Jackie Hammond, were recognized

later this year.

The

newest

recipient,

commercial

not only for inspiring youth to become artists, patrons and leaders of tomorrow, but also for motivating the

Spinelli, a former longtime photojournalist for a San

adults in their lives to create ways that will empower

Francisco Bay Area daily paper, covered many high-profile

young people to foster their creativity. MTA’s involvement

press events as well as every major United States sporting

in community and scholarship projects particularly earned

event during his award-winning news career. Early on

praise from the judges.

he studied his craft with Ansel Adams, whom he credits with instilling in him “the philosophy of the basic image

Revitalization of an older Anthem storefront garnered

as being the score and the final print as being the

recognition for Rhapsody School of Music. Owners Brian

performance.”

and Angie Benson were lauded for increasing their school size by 66 percent in just one year of business, growing

Before moving to Arizona in 2005, Spinelli owned a 2,500

from 150 to 250 students. The commercial property

square foot commercial photography studio on the San

improvement

building

Francisco Peninsula, where he specialized in advertising,

renovations with sparking other merchants either to move

product, food, public relations and other local business

into the area or to upgrade their own enterprise at the

needs. Beyond an active photography career, he was

Eastside Shops complex on Anthem Way and Venture

highly involved in public service over an eight-year period

Court.

when he was both councilman and mayor of the city of

award

credited

the

company’s

Burlingame. Spinelli’s commitment to community service As described in the school’s nomination, “The pride they

continues in Anthem, where he has devoted time to various

have in their business shows through the beauty in their

nonprofit

new location.”

Planning and Development Committee and the former

ventures,

including

the

Anthem

Community

Anthem Community Investment Master Plan Committee.

Serving on the ACC Board with Fyke as directors are Roger Willis, John Balzer, John Birdseye, Ryan Halleran,

A proud United States Air Force veteran, Mike continually

Holly Matson and Robert Linder.

volunteers time photographing Anthem Veterans Memorial events as well as Daisy Mountain Veterans and other

As in years past, the culmination of the party was the

veteran organizations. Additionally, he has done pro bono

Chamber’s announcement of its 2014 Business Person

work for Pro Musica Arizona, North Valley Symphony

of the Year, an honor granted for strengthening the

Orchestra, Pioneer Village, Anthem Community Council

community through involvement, innovation and business

and Desert Foothills Land Trust.

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Craig Boates and Doug DeMuth

Lisa Jackson, Mike Spinelli and Brian Benson

Maggie Chamberlin, Shelly Spence, Jenna Kohl, Eric Kilstrom, Mike Spinelli, Bonnie Smith, Debbie Drotar and Dave Newham

Mike Spinelli and wife Ro

Says Doug DeMuth, who nominated the photographer for the

to jazzy holiday music on the keyboard by musician Miles

honor: “He is a patient professional sharing his time and

Dalto. While being entertained, partygoers wandered inside

many talents with an infectious smile and sense of humor.”

and out through Ironwood’s new expansive telescoping doors, which led them to a medley of food stations with

Other nominees for Business Person of the Year were Brian

elegant appetizers and desserts. In keeping with the season,

Benson of the Rhapsody School of Music and Lisa Jackson,

glittery oversized gift boxes and other seasonal decorations

co-founder of Whitman and Jackson, CPAs.

complemented the festive atmosphere.

Past

were

Looking back over a successful year that realized business

acknowledged by Kilstrom during the evening. They include

Business

growth to nearly 300 brick-and-mortar companies, those

Donna

attending

Gutowski

Person of

of

the

Gutowski

Year Cabinet

recipients Works,

Andrew

departed

with

positive

thoughts

about

the

Zychowski of Andrew Z Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, Mary

economic development of this vital North Valley area that

Ann Derryberry of North Valley Rayne Water Treatment,

draws from a surrounding market of 40,000 plus residents,

Craig Boates of Boates Law Firm, Aaron Williams of OSR

including 27,000 in Anthem alone.

Physical Therapy, Franco Mangieri of Franco’s Ristorante, Casey Cottrell of Daisy Mountain Painting, Barry Gregory of

Writer Ro Logrippo is the author of two award-winning interior

Print Station, Dave Newham of Rayne of the North Valley

design books about creating engaging yet educational home

and Nanette McClelland-Miller of State Farm.

environments for children. A former syndicated columnist and design journalist, she has called Anthem home for nearly a decade.

Prior to the presentations, nearly 100 guests were treated

Her design communications firm is Living & Learning Environments.

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Writer Lara Piu

Hoop dancer Tony Duncan

Art, music, dance and storytellers of the Southwest are returning to Stagecoach Village.

The 6th Annual Cave Creek Indian Market continues its tradition of celebrating the rich and colorful history of the Southwest with a diverse gathering of Native American, Spanish and Southwestern fine artists and craftsmen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stagecoach Village has become a popular destination for arts and entertainment,â&#x20AC;? says Candy Vermillion, event promoter.

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Offering

panoramic

views

of

the

surrounding

foothills, the open air plaza and the unique Western-style architecture of Stagecoach Village provide a setting reminiscent of the Southwestern frontier.

“This area is believed to have mystical powers

by Native American practitioners, and today that creates magic for every visitor,” says Candy.

Festival highlights include more than 100 fine artists and craftsmen offering pottery, paintings, wood carvings, hand-woven rugs, leather work, bead work, Native American jewelry, stone and bronze sculptures and more.

In addition, event-goers can enjoy award-winning musicians and performers such as Yellow Bird Dancers;

Native

American

fiddler,

flutist

and

storyteller Arvel Bird, known as “Lord of the Strings”; Native American instrumental trio EstunBah; and five-time world champion hoop dancer Tony Duncan, who was also named the Native American Music Awards’ 2014 Artist of the Year.

Performances will take place in the courtyard wine garden between the Indigo Crow Restaurant and

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Bar and Regina’s Café and Creperie. Inka Gold will also be playing on Saturday and Sunday in the west courtyard in front of the Blue Sage Gallery.

The festival will also offer wine tasting and traditional Southwestern and festival food.

“It is my honor to plant the seed of Jesus in the hearts of young children” Mrs. Mandy Davis, Kindergarten Teacher

“You will enjoy music, cultural traditions and the work of unique artists at this family-friendly event,” Candy says.

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For more information call Shannon @ 623.419.3005 For new enrollees, receive $50 off three months tuition*. *(Tuition credits are applied in the second semester.)

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Writer Lauren Strait

Francisco Armenta, 67, had a regular rhythm to his daily work routine. He would make the trek from his home in New River to the Home Depot in Tramonto each weekday to pick up supplies needed for his construction job. Little did he know that his heart had a rhythm of its own, an erratic rhythm that would leave him clinging to life.

Armenta remembers getting out of his vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot, grabbing his chest and yelling “it hurts.” At that moment, he dropped to the ground in front of the store. What he doesn’t remember is Home Depot staff administering CPR until the paramedics arrived and rushed him to Sonoran Health and Emergency Center for treatment.

Armenta was in cardiac arrest, which can lead to death in a matter of minutes.

“He is a miracle,” said Lonnie Couch, D.O., the physician on staff when Armenta arrived. “He was unresponsive upon arrival, so we defibrillated him twice with no progress.”

Dr. Couch then administered medication through an IV to stabilize the heart, which brought Armenta back to life. He soon was stable enough to be transported to John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital for further treatment.

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“I’m so glad Sonoran was so close,” said Armenta. “I’m grateful to be alive and thankful to those who cared for me.”

Armenta was told he had a 1 percent chance of survival. He’s happy to report he feels fine and is participating in cardiac rehab at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital.

Sonoran Health and Emergency Center has cared for many patients like Armenta since its doors opened a year ago.

“Founded on the principle of providing excellent patient care with an exceptional service experience, we feel we have succeeded in creating an oasis of health care,” said John Harrington, senior vice president and chief executive officer of John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital.

As an operating department of Deer Valley Hospital, Sonoran has partnered with the surrounding community to provide much needed medical services in North Phoenix and Anthem. Sonoran celebrated its one-year anniversary on December 9, 2014, with plans to expand its services and eventually build a hospital on the 22 acres when population growth requires it.

The existing 40,000-square-foot facility is home to emergency services, medical imaging, breast health and outpatient lab services.

“We have had incremental growth with all the services we provide at Sonoran,” said Harrington. “In addition to emergency services, the community has access to 3D mammography and other diagnostic imaging services, saving area residents extra travel and time.”

In addition, Sonoran’s Diagnostic Imaging Department recently received accreditation from the American College of Radiology. ACR accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR practice guidelines and technical standards after a peer review evaluation by boardcertified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.

Patients can schedule appointments for diagnostic imaging, MRI scans, CT scans, EKGs and ultrasound. jcl.com/sonoran

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Writer Nigel Spence Photography Bryan Black

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Standing beside a chipping green at a private club

When I explained that I was from Adelaide, a city

in North Scottsdale, a sturdy man with a wave of

on the southern coastline, a knowing look crossed

white hair skillfully executed chip shots toward the

his face, softened his sunken brown eyes and a

selection of holes. Every once in a while a shot

slight smile appeared. I decided to brave it and ask

would get away from him, but to my trained eye it

a question of my own.

was obvious that this man knew what he was doing.

“Have you been to Australia, Chris?”

I casually approached him, introduced myself and went about my duties of picking the balls up off

Over the next 15 minutes I learned that Chris had

the green and raking the nearby practice bunker.

traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and

As I walked away, the man who had introduced

the rest of the world, visiting great golf courses

himself to me as Chris Roderick had a question.

and proposed sites for new golf developments. He had traveled to Australia when he held the title of

“Nigel, where are you from?”

senior vice president of international acquisitions and development for Troon Golf. He recalled the

After replying to his question that I was from

properties that he had visited and listed names

Australia, he shot back with a follow-up.

of Australian professional golfers and golf industry leaders that he knew through his travels.

“Which part?”

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In those 15 minutes, two things became obvious to me:

In 1974, Chris took a job as the first assistant golf

My trained eye knew a guy who could chip, and Chris

professional at Jack Nicklaus’ new Muirfield Village Golf

Roderick knew the game of golf, the courses that it was

Club in Dublin, Ohio. It was during this time that he built a

played on and the ins and outs of the golf business better

friendship with Tom Weiskopf, a bond that would continue

than anyone I had ever met.

a 40-plus-year journey combining his business nous and the game he loved, that has now developed into a

Chris Roderick grew up in southern Ohio, where he played

fascinating career.

golf, baseball and football at Gallia Academy High School.

Ohio was a hotspot at the time for producing great

In 1980, Chris moved on with his career and took the

golfers. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf, both native

position of director of golf at the famed Olympic Club in

Ohioans, had played collegiately at Ohio State University

San Francisco. During his tenure, he would serve as the

just a few years prior to Chris attending University of

host professional during both the 1981 US Amateur and

Miami Ohio on a golf scholarship. Chris won the Mid

the 1987 US Open. At the time, the game of golf was

American (MAC) Conference Championship in both his

booming worldwide, and Roderick was willing to take the

junior and senior years (1969 & 1970) and led the team

plunge as a stakeholder in the game, not just an operator.

at the 1970 NCAA Championship where the Red Hawks finished 13th, the best result in school history.

In 1988, Chris joined Tom and a few other friends from the Scottsdale area and purchased the Foothills Golf

Post-college, Chris tried to forge a living playing

Course in Ahwatukee, Arizona. As It turned out, this

professionally. But like so many talented players, life on

was a terrible time to get their toes wet in the public

the road with only golf clubs to make ends meet isn’t an

club owner/operator business; savings and loans began

easy proposition. He also went into early retirement from

shuttering their shops, and their long-term plans became

“seeking his dream” when he encountered a severe back

a short-term investment. Eventually they were able to sell

injury that required surgery.

their ownership interest and Chris moved on to other opportunities within the golf industry.

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Through his time at Muirfield Village and Olympic Club, Chris had made connections with the corporate side of the golf business.

International Management Group (IMG), the world’s largest sports marketing and management group, based in Cleveland, Ohio hired Roderick, and he would spend 14 years as the director of recreational real estate, as well as overseeing the management and marketing of IMG’s clients within the Champions Tour golf division.

During this time, Chris was also involved in developing IMG’s golf course design business and was responsible for sourcing and developing this business worldwide.

Roderick worked on more than 15 golf course projects for IMG, in association with IMG clients such as Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo, Bernard Langer and Greg Norman.

In the early 1990s, Weiskopf had taken a career path of his own into course design. He was talented and unique, and when he collaborated with fellow designer Jay Morrish, the super duo became, arguably, the hottest design partnership in existence. Their first project was Troon CC, which opened in 1986 and was awarded the Best New Private Golf Course by Golf Digest. It was at this time that Roderick stepped into the role of agent/manager for Weiskopf, who was teeing off in Champions Tour events.

In 1996, the Pinnacle Course at Troon North became Roderick’s first opportunity to be on the site and observe Tom at work. Roderick used the experience trying to learn and understand more about his design philosophy and the nuances associated with the construction side of building a golf course. Chris continued his involvement with all of Tom’s courses going forward and helped establish Tom’s own design firm, Tom Weiskopf Designs, in 1999 after he and his long time partner Jay Morrish amicably separated.

“It is such a unique challenge when an architect has the opportunity to take a piece of raw land and envision, in their mind, how they want to create the routing and the playing strategy for each hole.

And equally as important to make sure the course properly fits the terrain. Tom is a master at doing this and to complement his skills as a designer, he has ‘total recall’ when it comes to remembering the strategic characteristics from all of the great courses he has played around the world. He then uses this skill to incorporate specific features onto his courses.”

Roderick went on to say, with a chuckle, “Tom often can’t remember what he did a week ago when we talk, but can readily recall the specifics of a golf hole that he played 20 years before.”

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Having worked on numerous projects throughout the world over his career, this past summer, Tom and his company performed a renovation on one of Weiskopf and Morrish’s early masterpieces, the TPC ScottsdaleStadium. The original course stood as a blueprint for stadium courses within the TPC network for any hosted PGA Tour event. Any one of the 563,000 people who attended last year’s WM Phoenix Open, a PGA Tour record for attendance, would attest that the course’s dramatic “risk and reward” opportunities, along with the incredible viewing ability for spectators, contributes to the amazing atmosphere and large crowds.

Being charged with the responsibility of overhauling a golf course that is a fan favorite, Weiskopf wisely chose to make mostly subtle aesthetic changes to the course. Bunker edges were reshaped and flashed up and all new white-white sand was added, making every bunker more visual. Mounds were lowered to help open up panoramic views of distant foothills and mountains and areas around the tee complexes were tidied up with more grass added to be more visually pleasing.

A strategic change that fans will notice occurs on the par 5, 13th hole, where the left fairway has been removed and players are now required to play down the right fairway, closer to the water. The once open run-up in front of the green has also received a facelift, and included is a replica of the famed “coffin bunker” from the 13th hole at St. Andrews.

According to Roderick “I first encountered the concept when playing (Scotland’s) Old Course on the 13th hole when, after I hit my drive, the caddy said to me, ‘I think you hit it in the coffin bunker, Laddie!’ I said, ‘What bunker?!’ When I finally got to my ball and looked over the mound that hid this evil hole in the ground, I saw my plight! After trying, unsuccessfully I might say, to remove my ball, I thought that this would a unique feature that more people should enjoy!”

Approximately 8-feet long and 4-feet wide, this hidden bunker guards the front left section of the green.

The design almost didn’t happen. Roderick doggedly coerced Weiskopf into considering adding this feature and incorporating it into the course modification plans, and initially it kept getting scrapped. “I was devastated, but stood my ground, remained positive, and continued

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to request for Tom to keep the option open until the shaping of the area around the green was further along. I remained hopeful that there would eventually be a perfect location for this unique bunker.”

As dust and dirt were being pushed around, Chris finally heard the words from Tom that he was hoping for: “I think we finally found a spot for the coffin!” Roderick was so excited he rushed over, before Weiskopf could change his mind, picked up a paint can and proudly painted the outline of the coffin, secretly hoping to himself that it would eventually become one of the courses landmarks.

Of the more significant changes, four totally new greens and related bunker complexes were added during the renovation process, some of which were done for strategic reasons, while others to help improve prior agronomic problems.

Weiskopf and his company worked hand-in-hand with Landscapes Unlimited under a design-build contract. The schedule was intense and all course works had to be completed over a three-and-a-half-month schedule. Weiskopf and Roderick were on site more than 50 days during the first two months, an attest to their commitment to the project. The best news, as Roderick proudly stated, “We finished the project on time and under budget!”

The true outcome of the renovation will not be known until the tournament is played and the public has a chance to experience the “new” stadium course. However, as noted by Chris, “Tom and I both feel very confident that the stadium course will be a great addition not only to highly competitive golf market in Scottsdale, but over time, it will eventually become one of the most popular and visually stunning course within the TPC network and on the PGA Tour.”

Chris Roderick continues to work with Weiskopf and spends the majority of his time continuing the learning process of the design business, working on numerous

renovation

projects around the states and various

international locations.

With the TPC Scottsdale project completed, Roderick has relocated back to his home in Columbus, Ohio, to spend more time with his family, while continuing to oversee Tom Weiskopf’s design business. The game still courses through his veins, however, and he still makes time to tee off and meet people like me, who enjoy taking in the stories and weaving history into the greens.

Chris Roderick’s name may not appear in the annals of golf history, but for 40 years, he has shaped the game behind the scenes, and when his legend is done, he has already prepared the “coffin” for his memory.

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Writer Lisa Schneider-Cipriano

Just like the license plate says, “It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.” A group of bikers known as BACA really takes that phrase to heart. BACA stands for Bikers Against Child Abuse. They’re not a motorcycle club or a gang, but a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. BACA is a group of citizens in the community made up of doctors, lawyers, nurses, bill collectors, construction site managers, life coaches, realtors and more. They work with law enforcement and they want to make a difference in the lives of abused children.

“We help kids who are abused, be it physical, emotional, mental or sexual, who are hurting or have fallen through the cracks,” says Nytro, events coordinator for the organization. “These kids are living in darkness, and with our help and some therapy, we can work through that darkness so they don’t carry this hurt and abuse with them into adulthood and future relationships. We want these kids to realize that they are not doing anything wrong. Our assistance gives them a sense of empowerment and helps them to stand tall.”

Strength is in numbers. When close to 60 bikers come rolling down the street into a residential neighborhood,

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revving their engines dressed in their baddest biker attire, everyone knows and feels their presence, including the child they have been sent to protect.

When BACA is working with an abused child, he or she becomes a member of the BACA family and amazing transformations can occur in a short amount of time.

“We had a child who was hunkered down under a play set, very confused and scared,” says Brooklyn, BACA chapter merchandiser. “Fifty-seven bikes rolled up that morning to come to her aid. As her confidence grew and she began to feel safe, she was up from under the play set giving fist pumps all around.

By the end of the 45-minute visit, she was smiling and asking for a group hug. Her mother had never seen her stand tall like that.”

Many chapter members have been known to stand outside the child’s home at all hours of the night to ensure a good night’s sleep and safety. BACA members will also

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shoot at the vehicle or run it off the road, whatever it takes to stop the child from showing up at that court appearance. Either way, they have to go through us to get to that child. Once we get to court, we also surround that child by making a human wall protecting that child from family members and others who may provoke fear and harm. Sometimes the judge doesn’t even know that the child is in the room because there are so many of us and the child is surrounded.”

When a child becomes a member of BACA, they receive the following gifts: • A BACA blanket filled with love, hugs and kisses from fellow BACA members • A denim vest called a “Skoatie,” making them an official part of the BACA family • A biker name for anonymity and to protect the child • A big brother or sister who will be standing by the child’s side at a moment’s notice BACA is an organization with 161 chapters in 39 states and seven countries around the world. The motto they live by is, “I won’t give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up and showed up for all wounded children.” So the next time you’re out and about and you see these angels on bikes, give a little wave, maybe honk your horn or better yet, make a donation. Because it shouldn’t hurt to be a child.

800-371-9755 bacadonations.org Lisa Schneider-Cipriano is cohost of AZTV’s Channel 7/Cable 13’s, “The Morning Scramble” airing weekdays at 8 a.m. with the legendary, Pat McMahon.

She is also a freelance reporter and can be reached at lisaschneider-cipriano.com

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Writer Susan Kern-Fleischer

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If you’re in the market for fine art, be sure to visit

continues to purchase handmade fabrics and other

Thunderbird Artists’ 22nd Annual Carefree Fine Art &

rich textural accouterments to enhance her sculptural

Wine Festival taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

pieces.

January 16–18 in downtown Carefree, at the intersection of Easy Street and Ho Hum Drive. The award-winning

“I spent $9,000 last year on exotic feathers alone,”

festival features more than 160 juried fine artists, live

she said.

musical entertainers, food, mouthwatering sweets and a wine tasting experience like none other. The festival

When she purchases her materials, she admits that

is surrounded by specialty shops, boutiques, galleries,

she doesn’t know at that time how she’ll use them.

restaurants and outdoor cafes.

“I just know that someday, they’ll be alive,” she said, “This year’s festival features a fabulous roster of juried

adding that she sometimes blends six or more different

artists,” said Judi Combs, CEO of Thunderbird Artists

cultural materials into one “Nature Spirit” piece.

and Arizona Fine Art EXPO. “As you stroll through Easy Street, you’ll be captivated by the diverse selection of

“I have so much fun using these wonderful materials

high-quality original pieces of fine art, including small

from all over the world, and my pieces are all

to life-size bronzes, paintings, pottery, photography,

originals,” she said. “I never repeat any creations.”

scratchboard, wood, clay, metal and glass sculptures, batiks, jewelry and more.”

While her pieces include bear skin and some animal bones, she emphasizes that she is an animal advocate.

Featured Artist Philonese Baisden January’s featured artist is sculptor and mixed media

“Although my art includes deceased animal remains, I

artist Philonese Baisden, whose booth is located

am against causing stress, harm or death to any living

across from Thunderbird Artists’ information booth.

creature, for we are all sacred beings from the same

Raised in the Deep South, Baisden said she was “born

source,” she said. “Therefore, with a clear conscience,

to be an artist,” and started as a child sculpting

I am respectfully comfortable and honored to continue

with clay. Years later, she would work as a bas relief

their beauty in creating my art form.”

painter, which led to creating soft sculptures.

Wine Tastings Patrons visiting the January show will see her mystical

Several wineries will provide a wonderful selection of

“Nature Spirits,” which resemble special dolls, hanging

Arizona, national and international wines for sampling,

sculptures and new work, including sculptures created

ensuring something for the wine novice and expert

from palm seed pods.

alike. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved souvenir glass with six tasting tickets, allowing them

Now 74, she marvels at the fact that she has been

to enjoy a variety of wine while strolling amongst

an artist for 47 years.

countless pieces of original artwork and listening to musicians perform. Additional tasting tickets can be

“I create a wide variety of subject matter, using many

purchased for $1. General admission to the festival is

components and natural materials from Indonesia,

$3 for adults. Children 17 and under are free. Parking

Nepal, Africa, China, India and other countries,” said

is free all weekend.

Baisden.

480-837-5637 Though she doesn’t travel like she used to, she

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Writer Rebecca Zaner

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Writer Suzanne Wright

I first heard about Big Bear Lake, California, from a

I started my visit by taking to the skies to get a lay of

fellow Cave Creek resident who takes his kids and

the land. The bright yellow Helicopter Big Bear takes

grandkids there during the summer to escape the

sightseers on an airborne adventure with stunning

Arizona heat. But Big Bear is also a fine destination in

views. Captain Roy Harding pilots surprisingly affordable

winter. When enrobed in white, the main village takes

rides of 11 minutes (not long enough!) to 45 minutes

on enchanted alpine warmth as downtown fire pits are

(it flies by!) from the city’s small airport.

lit at dusk, glowing orange.

Back on terra firma, participating in the Urban Big Bear may be known as Southern California’s

Adventure Quest is another great way to explore. All

playground, but it looks and feels nothing like Los

you need is a smartphone; you play at your own pace,

Angeles or San Diego. As part of the San Bernardino

answering questions as you cover the downtown area

National Forest, Big Bear is situated at nearly 7,000

on foot.

feet in elevation, with a population of just over 6,000, giving it the familiar, laid-back vibe of mountain towns

The friendly locals make it a lot of fun, like the

that stud the West. In fact, locals say once you head

19-year-old who had headphones on but popped them

“up the hill,” you’re officially on “Big Bear time.”

off to ask, “Can I help you find something?” I’d been

Celebrities who are rumored to have digs here include

studying the architecture on the block, trying to locate

Mike Judge of “Beavis & Butt-head” fame, Kevin

a particular landmark. He peered at the clue on my

Costner and Courtney Cox.

cell. Then he signaled to his mom and sister, who were down the street. We strolled a couple of blocks

Going back down the hill into the population crush

until we solved the puzzle.

of Redlands or Ontario is a trip the locals put off for as long as possible, and it’s easy to see why.

On the first day I was in Big Bear Village, I met

In any season, Big Bear is a family-friendly outdoor

Richard Millener, owner of Old Tyme Photos. He’s hard

destination without the crowds. There’s no shortage

to miss with a long gray mustache and beard, dressed

of activities, including ziplining, jet skiing, horseback

in what appears to be the garb of a prospector from

riding, Segway touring, golfing, fishing, hiking, picnicking

the late 1800s. “Richard spotting” became a highlight

and pontooning. Come winter, in addition to downhill

of my day, and I’d often see him multiple times in

skiing, there’s cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, a

different locations, each of us waving hello. Small

scenic chairlift at Snow Summit, snowboarding at Bear

towns — even when they cater to tourists — always

Mountain and an alpine slide.

seem to have a few of these amiable characters.

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Another longtime fixture in the

guest personally and makes menu

community is Doug Walton, who

suggestions. You’ll definitely want to

owns Big Bear Off-Road Adventures.

grab a sandwich on freshly baked

After buckling into his 4WD

bread at Amagela’s Sandwich and

Pinzgauer, a Swiss army truck, we

Bagel House or take the chill off

headed off on a three-hour tour

with a caramel spiced latte from

to explore the canyons, streams,

The Copper Q. Topping the list is

meadows and historic sites of the

the Grizzly Manor Cafe for breakfast.

San Bernardino Mountains.

Cooks greet the regulars and anyone who gets up to pour their

Doug is a real storyteller and a

own coffee circles the room filling

passionate steward of the land,

other diners’ cups. The football-sized

stopping several times to hop out

omelets and pancakes lap the plate,

and pick up litter carelessly left

so you can skip lunch.

behind. It was a wooly ride as we climbed the rugged terrain on forest

On my final day, I swung by

service roads; at some points the

Walgreen’s and witnessed a middle-

vehicle was nearly vertical. He often

aged male clerk and a 20-something,

stopped, cut off the engine and

tattooed guy having an easy, if

pointed out the local vegetation,

unlikely, conversation about fishing.

including Jeffrey pine (the bark

The customers in line were not

smells like butterscotch!), white fir,

impatient. Instead, they added

California black oak and poplar,

their own thoughts on best locales

along with historic gold mining

and what was biting. Within a few

camps.

minutes, several were making plans to hit the lake later that week.

At one point, we intersected with the Pacific Crest Trail, widely popularized

On my way out of town, I managed

in the bestselling book and

one more Richard sighting. It’s always

blockbuster movie, “Wild,” by Cheryl

hard to leave vacation and return to

Strayed. We stopped to overlook a

real life, but it seemed my visit to

seemingly endless desert terrain with

Big Bear was complete as I headed

views to Barstow and Las Vegas in

down the hill and back to Arizona.

the far distance. By late afternoon, we entered a beautiful meadow, the

Big Bear is less than five and a

sun glinting gold off the short grass.

half hours by car from Phoenix;

This was Holcomb Valley, also known

the nearest airport is Ontario,

as “Hollywood’s backlot,” where the

California. Big Bear Cool Cabins

TV show “Bonanza” was filmed.

rents condominiums and homes of all sizes. Mine was near the Stanfield

For a small town, there’s no

Marsh boardwalk, lovely for a

shortage of great restaurants,

sunset stroll, and had a hot tub for

including two brewpubs; the new

stargazing under clear skies.

572 Social Kitchen and Lounge with its trendy, big city cocktail list; and

bigbear.com

Royal Thai Cafe, where sunny owner

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Hoop dancer Brian Hammill

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Hopi hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah, along with fellow

has traveled around the world sharing his gifts, has

hoop dancing world champion Brian Hammill, are proud

won a JUNO Award for his songwriting ability and has

to return to Carefree for the 4th Annual Carefree Indian

been nominated for a Native American Music Award for

Market and Cultural Festival, a free three-day event that

his solo work. He also makes musical instruments and

runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25 in the

produces Native American music professionally for both

Carefree Desert Gardens.

himself and other Native American recording artists.

Sinquah has performed the historic and intricate dances

Sinquah started hoop dancing alongside his children at

and music of the Hopi, Tewa and Choctaw nations. He

the age of 40, and since then has won two world titles.

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He is proud to have the opportunity to dance because it was not very long ago that Native Americans were barred from dancing by the United States government for fear of uprising.

“My main reason for dancing is to influence people in a positive way; to encourage them to respect and care for our environment,” he says. “Without the environment, we can’t exist.”

Hoop dancing is believed to have originated in Taos, New Mexico, as a type of healing dance found among the cultural traditions of several Native American nations. Like many indigenous dances, it is a storytelling dance. As the dancer moves the hoops through and around his body, he creates various shapes that tell stories of creation.

“Legend tells us that the dance was first performed by a young boy while his grandfather sang for him,” Sinquah explains. “They said every time he passed through a hoop it would add a day on to the life of the sick person he danced for. As with all dances, it is performed to heal others as well as our surroundings. We never dance for ourselves, but for others who can’t dance for themselves — especially our ancestors and veterans who our creator blessed us with.”

Festival attendees can enjoy the dancing of Sinquah and Hammill at the outdoor amphitheater.

The festival is a great opportunity to celebrate the Southwest and all that it has to offer. Native cultures will unite with 100 highly acclaimed artists displaying traditional and contemporary jewelry, sculpture, artwork and handcrafts. The festival celebrates Native American artisanship and intercultural understanding. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend.

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Writer Peni Long

Experience does matter. We all know that. But for those

• Boomers Serving Arizona Schools: Participants in

of us in the age 50 and above category, it is sometimes

school host sites help create new programs and foster

a challenge to know how to leverage years of acquired

community and business relationships

knowledge. That’s where the Experience Matters team

• Your Experience Counts: Adult mentors in elementary

comes in; its mission is to “connect talent with community”

classrooms provide tutoring in reading, writing, science

and in collaboration with AmeriCorps, AARP Experience

and math

Corps and Read On Phoenix, provide opportunities to match senior talent with needs in the community.

According to Sandra Freyer, coordinator for EM, it is this last category for which volunteers are now most urgently

There are several different programs in the EM portfolio:

needed.

• Encore fellows: experienced boomers are placed in

Call for reading tutors

yearlong assignments with non-profits, schools and

Did you know that according to EM research, children

other organizations to make strategic shifts or major

who do not read at grade level by third grade are four

corporate changes

times more likely to drop out of high school?

• Service by design: talent is matched with short-term projects in non-profits

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“We have learned that one committed adult can change

the course of a young life by helping the child gain the reading skills needed to learn and succeed,” Sandra says.

EM has partnered with the Read On Phoenix initiative to help provide the tutors needed in this very basic but critical skill. The good news is that if you agree this is a vital initiative and would like to help but have never been an instructor, you will receive all of the tools and training you need to be a successful tutor.

Between now and April 2015, tutors are being sought for kids in kindergarten through third grade and will serve in the Phoenix, Wilson, Riverside, Tolleson and Fowler elementary school districts.

Tutors will be asked to volunteer about 12 hours per week for their tutoring assignment.

Other opportunities available In addition to the tutors, Sandra is also looking for youth mentors and assistants to

help

manage

tutoring

projects,

parent engagement and overall school coordination with the tutoring program.

“We can really use the coordination and management experience of our talented age 50 and above community,” says Sandra. “Most of our volunteers get back as much as they give. It’s very satisfying, especially knowing that you are helping generations of young people.”

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Are you in the mood for a machaca? Try a carne machaca platter with shredded beef sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions and jalapeño peppers, with just the right amount of kick. Or opt for a Mexican pizza: a crisp flour tortilla layered with cheese, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños and black olives, served with your choice of machaca beef, ground beef or chicken.

Did the boss bring you down all week? Here is your chance to take revenge! Devour El Jefe (“the boss”), carne asada steak wrapped up in a large flour tortilla stuffed with rice and cheese. Even better, try Loco Jefe (“crazy boss”), carne asada steak wrapped in a large flour tortilla stuffed with pico de gallo, guacamole and beans.

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Recipe

Pozole Rojo (Red Pork and Hominy Stew) Writer and Photographer Monica Longenbaker

For a crowd-pleasing dish to accompany your next game watch, try making Mexican pozole, a cozy, hearty stew with a bold kick that demands to be shared. While countless versions of pozole exist, this recipe features slow-simmered pork, a rich, red chile essence and an abundance of hominy, which are the large, hulled corn kernels for which the stew is named.

After hours of simmering, pozole is livened up with an assortment of fresh garnishes such as radishes, lime wedges, avocado and onions. The garnishes are served on the side, allowing everyone to customize their own bowl. Pozole can be made ahead of time to make for easy preparation on game day. Its vibrant colors and triumphant flavors will give everyone something to celebrate, no matter what the final score may be.

Pozole Rojo

Directions:

Servings: 4-6

Season the pork shoulder pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and add the pork

2 tablespoons cooking oil

in a single layer. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown on

1½ pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into

the outside, but not cooked through. If necessary, work in batches

large cubes 6 cups chicken stock ½ onion (kept in one piece) 2 cloves garlic, smashed

to prevent overcrowding the pan. To the same pot, add the chicken stock, onion half, garlic cloves, bay leaves, oregano and ground cumin. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender. As it

1 teaspoon ground cumin

simmers, skim any foam or excess fat from the top and add

1 25-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed

additional water if too much of the liquid evaporates. Once the

½ cup red chile sauce (see recipe)

pork is tender, carefully strain the stew through a sieve, reserving

salt and pepper to taste

the liquid. Once cool enough to handle, shred the pork into bitesize pieces. Discard any other remaining solids.

Optional garnishes: diced onion

Place the liquid and shredded pork back into the stockpot. Add

radish slices

the hominy and about ½ cup of the red chile sauce (or more to

lime wedges

taste). Bring the pozole back to a boil, lower the heat and simmer

diced avocado shredded lettuce or cabbage

for about 15-30 minutes. Add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot and top with desired garnishes.

chopped cilantro fried tortillas Mexican crema or sour cream

To make the red chile sauce: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the dried chiles. Allow them to soak for

Red Chile Sauce 3 cups water 2 ounces dried red chiles (guajillo, California, New

about 15 minutes. Once the chiles are cool enough to handle, place them into a blender or food processor with the garlic, onion and about half of the cooking water. Blend until smooth.

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Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl and discard the solids. Reserve.

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