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Contents

Owner/publisher Shelly Spence

Editor/contributing writer Jenn Korducki Krenn

Contributing writers Donna Kublin Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Amanda Christmann Larson Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Lara Piu Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Suzanne Wright Nigel Spence Susan Kern-Fleischer Rebecca Zaner

Photographers Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Mike Harvey Michele Celentano Jamie Pogue Jerri Parness Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker

Graphic artist Sam Paul

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Welcome For the past 10 years, dozens of Boulder Creek High School’s best and brightest young men have graced our covers each April, all vying for the much coveted title of Mr. BC. In this annual and very friendly competition, 12 nominated contestants from the high school’s senior class go toe-to-toe in such categories as talent, impersonation, group dance and formal wear, performing and dressing to impress a panel of judges that includes two randomly selected teachers, last year’s Mr. BC winner and the school’s principal, Lauren Sheahan.

The event is always composed of quite the cast of

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characters, and although there can only be one Mr. BC, other contestants have the chance to earn titles such as Mr. Generosity, People’s Choice and Mr. Congeniality.

It promises to be an evening full of good fun and entertainment, all while raising money for charity. I encourage you to peruse through our list of 2015 contestants to learn more about these well-rounded young men with bright futures ahead of them.

Speaking of bright futures, spring has officially sprung in the Valley and with it, a sunny disposition in the sky and in our hearts as we welcome the beautiful desert blooms and greenery that surround us as the thermometer

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continues its upward climb. I wish you all a wonderful new season ahead and in the spirit of lighthearted fun, perhaps an April Fools’ Day prank or two.

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Meet THE

Stichfamily

Writer Peni Long Photographer Keri Meyers

Adam and Ashley Stich are dedicated to their careers, each other, their children and the magic of music as an integral part of life. Arizonans since 2011, they relish the sun and warmth of the Southwestern climate and have quickly become an integral part of the educational and musical arts scene in the North Valley.

For Adam, it has always been about the music. Although he also coached football, his driver was music. With a master’s in music and doctorate in musical arts from the University of South Carolina, Adam became an instructor of choral music at Eastern Illinois University. But the lure of warm weather and a position with Scottsdale Community College as director of choirs provided a double incentive to relocate. The rest, as they say, is history, and the Stich family has become an integral part of the local educational and musical community.

For her part, Ashley also savors the warm climate of her Arizona home and has established her own career as a residential faculty member with Mesa Community College. She teaches

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reading to a student population with a large

local performance venues to schedule productions,

international mix and also focuses on guiding students

coordinating with ProMusica’s staff and board of

to finding career path alternatives. Adam provides the

directors, scheduling rehearsals and bringing the concert

same sort of guidance at SCC as an academic advisor.

to the stage.

Both Adam and Ashley are convinced that this type of one-on-one intervention is critical for students facing

“It’s not just the music; it’s a complete event,” he

so many choices and pressures today, and also believe

says. One of his drivers these days is also audience

that students engaged in campus activities are likely to

development. “In many ways for today’s audience, the

be more successful in their chosen path.

laundry list approach to a concert doesn’t really work.

People like a plot, something they can relate to. And

“I even developed a checklist for our students,” says

today’s technology may be having a big impact.”

Adam. “It’s a way to help them think about their talents, interests and options and maybe find new pathways

Ashley supports this thought and although she claims to

that they had not considered before.”

have no musical talent at all, helped Adam develop the concept for the innovative Henry Hicklebee concert, an

Striking the Right Chord

event that allows audience members to drive the plot

Adam brings that same innovative spirit to his role

and choices of music.

as the artistic director for ProMusica Arizona, which

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presents four concerts each season. For each concert,

“We were talking about all of this in the kitchen one

Adam is totally engaged in developing the concept,

evening,” says Ashley, “and it just came to mind that

finding the right music, attracting talent, working with

this could be like the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’

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kids’ books.” Her approach syncs nicely with Adam’s perspective on story progression, which he learned while pursuing his undergraduate degree in theater.

For this concert, Adam has written the dialogue, Ashley helped with the plot and both collaborated on how and when the audience would use today’s technology to help the production’s hero make his journey of discovery. When he reaches a decision point, cell phone or text votes from the audience will signal the choice to be made and ultimately tell the tale. Results will be shown on a large screen and the orchestra, chorale and intrepid hero will move to the music selected to support the choice.

“We hope to expose people to great music in an engaging way that also reflects today’s world of technology and choice,” says Adam.

It’s a challenge that requires about 40 songs and 70 monologues for the lead character to be rehearsed, but one that the Stichs and ProMusica cast and crew hope will engage audience members of all ages in a memorable experience that helps foster continued interest in live music.

Enjoying Family Time Married for more than 11 years, Adam and Ashley are the proud parents of Finn, 5, and Piper, 3. Finn is much like his dad, interested in music and sports — and sometimes acts as an unofficial but enthusiastic co-conductor from his seat at a concert or plays the “conducting game,” where he directs his dad. Piper may be artistic, but like many girls her age is largely interested in the three Ps: princesses, purple and puzzles.

As a family, the Stichs enjoy camping and local attractions like the zoo and children’s museum and of course, the warmth of the Arizona sun.

All in all, the Stich family has found a home in Arizona that provides plenty of opportunity for teaching, having fun and making beautiful music together.

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Sports

Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Chris Pondy

boulder creek JAGS Ready to ping in spring

One of the favorite sounds of spring around Anthem comes from Boulder Creek High School’s baseball field: the lovely ping of bats meeting balls. Sorry, purists, in these days of aluminum bats at lower levels, the ol’ crack of the bat is long gone, like pay phones and typewriters.

With spring in the air, coach Joe McDonald is revving up his young players for another season of BC baseball. While the routine started with winter workouts and officially began on February 25 at Perry High School, the action heats up in April, with McDonald hoping to lead the Jaguars to another playoff run.

Last season was a bit of an off year for BC baseball, which had a losing season after five consecutive years of 20-plus wins, a run that peaked with a 33-6 season in 2011.

Characteristically, McDonald looks on the bright side with last year’s team, which struggled early and finished 16-24. The team battled into the playoffs and lost a heartbreaker in extra innings.

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Varsity

Jr. Varsity

Frosh

“We are working hard to prepare for the season with

Back at first base will be the infield anchor, Mitchell

a great nucleus of seniors mixed with underclassmen

Allen, in his third year as a starter (he batted .333 last

who will contribute,” McDonald said. “We have a lot of

year). Daniel Carrizosa and Zach Baptist both made big

players battling and putting in the time to prepare and

contributions last year as freshmen and are looking to

get ready for a great season of BC baseball. Building

have solid sophomore seasons.

off of how we finished last year in the last week and just getting better and stronger daily.”

On the mound, Nick Zappala will look to do even better than he did last year, when as a junior he went

Sluggers Drew Lawrence (who hit .437 last season),

5-7 with a 3.16 earned run average and 49 strikeouts

Vince Montana (.352) and a handful of other key

against only 22 walks.

leaders from last year’s team have graduated.

McDonald looks for big hits and leadership from this

“Nick will be our go-to guy for this year with two years

year’s senior class of Nate Rosky (who batted .287 last

of varsity experience under his belt,” McDonald said.

year), Michael Troisi, (.387) and Max Calderone (.292).

“He has good mechanics and presence on the mound.

We look for Nick to have a big year for us. Mitchell

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Allen will also be in the starting rotation. He has a good amount of experience with great stuff.”

Beau Bishop, Mason Millett, Easton Buckley, Nate Rosky, Bryan Levine, Gabe Mueller, Troy Osterode, Keilan Patten, Daniel Carrizosa, Coby Boulware, Zach Baptist, Tyler Larson and Zack Landrum will all see time on the mound, the coach said.

Cutter Kitson, a sophomore, will handle the pitchers this year along with Nick Ofstedahl, a junior. McDonald is confident his seasoned players will come through in 2015.

“We have a good nucleus of seniors this year along with a solid group of juniors combined with six sophomores and one freshman,” he said. “We definitely will be young in some areas, but I have confidence in every young player to contribute and help us win.”

It has been a strong decade of baseball in Anthem, as McDonald has proudly watched 27 BC grads go on to play in college. Last year, the Minnesota Twins drafted 2011 graduate Alex Real. The slugging catcher is now in their minor league system.

McDonald calls the Jags’ home field “the best field in the state.” Indeed, in 2012, the Boulder Creek baseball field was named “National Field of the Year.” It will be a “Field of Dreams” if this year’s Jags play like McDonald’s favorite team.

“We will play hard and play the game the way it was meant to be played and strive to improve daily,” he said. “I am personally an avid San Francisco Giants fan. If we can follow what they did last year, it would be an epic season.”

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April 17 Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents “Ladies Sing the Blues�

Vocalists Catherine Russell, Brianna Thomas and Charenee Wade channel the liberated spirits and pioneering vocalizations of 1920s blues divas Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith, Ma Rainey and legendary icon of stage and film, Ethel Waters. 7 and 9 p.m. $42.50-$52.50.

Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., 480-478-6000, mim.org.

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community arts // Culture // announcements Writer Barb Evans

open to the public. 2

April 4

p.m. Free. Desert Foothills

Cave Creek Trail Run

Family YMCA, 34250 N.

Help the Town of Cave

60th St., Bldg. C, 480-

Creek preserve more than 6,000 acres of pristine desert land from

April 3, 4

development in this fundraising event sponsored

Hidden in the Hills Artist Showcase Winners’ Art Salon

kids’ fun run, a 5K run/walk

Hidden in the Hills winning

Cross Ranch, 44029 N.

artists Sharon Brening

Spur Cross Rd.,

(painter), Roxanne Vise

cavecreektrailrun.com.

(painter) and Christopher

by REI that features a 2K and a 10K run. 7 a.m. Spur

Heede (potter/sculptor)

April 4

discuss their art and exhibit

Zumbathon

their work. 4-5 p.m. Free.

Get fit with the latest

Desert Foothills Library,

high-energy dance moves

38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd.,

set to the beats of Latino

480-488-2286, dfla.org.

and world rhythms while supporting the Foothills

596-9622, valleyymca.org/ Food Bank and Resource Center at this Zumbathon featuring certified Zumba

desertfoothills.

April 10-12

instructors from several

Horseback Archery Clinic

gyms and dance studios.

Learn the ancient art of

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $10-$20.

mounted archery (shooting

Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion,

a bow and arrow while

101 Easy St., 480-488-1145,

riding horseback) with these

foothillsfoodbank.com.

clinics for juniors (ages

April 4, 11, 18, 25

8-17) and adults (ages 18+). Registration required.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $120,

Water Safety Clinic

juniors; $150, adults. Desert

Help lower the risk of

Warriors of the Southwest,

drowning with these hands-

166th Place and Lone

on water safety clinics

Mountain Rd., 414-617-3843,

available for all ages and

mountedarchery.com.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements

April 20May 17 MTA Presents “Wizard of Oz” Follow the yellow brick road with a cast of 6-13 year olds as they discover what lies over the rainbow in this adaptation of one of the most popular stories of all time. Check website for times and ticket

April 17May 2 Starlight Community Theater Presents “Peter Pan and Wendy”

April 10, 17, 19 Upscale Singers Present “Broadway Tonight!”

Enjoy a dinner and a show with North Valley’s Upscale Singers as they perform favorite Broadway musical medleys.

prices. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, 602-743-9892, musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

5:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. April 10 performance

Rediscover the magic

at Desert Mountain Golf Club, 10550 E. Desert Hills Dr.; April

of Peter Pan and his

17 and 19 performances at Opera House at Carefree Resort,

enduring friendship with

37220 N. Mule Train Rd., 480-575-0188, upscalesingers.com.

Wendy in this faithful adaptation. 7 p.m., Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m., Saturdays.

Starlight Community Theater, 1611 Whispering Wind Dr., Ste. 160, starlightcommunitytheater.com.

April 18, 19 ProMusica Arizona Presents “The Unpredictable Adventures of Henry Hicklebee” This one-of-a-kind concert experience features classical

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music and audience participation to help Henry Hicklebee choose the next stage in his journey of personal discovery. Check website for times and ticket prices. Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford Dr., 623-326-5172, pmaz.org.

April 25 Big Bronco’s 15-Year Anniversary Celebration Big Bronco celebrates its 15th anniversary with live music, food, drinks and a special sale on their

community calendar arts // Culture // announcements Western and Southwestern furniture, home décor, accessories and gifts. Ten percent of all sale proceeds benefit Triple R Horse Rescue and Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. 5-8 p.m. Free. Big Bronco, 6602 E. Cave Creek Rd.,

with this weekend of

bigbroncocavecreek.com.

special events. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Included with price

April 19 Dinner With Wolves Experience the mystique of the Mexican gray wolf, one of

of admission. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000, mim.org.

the planet’s most endangered mammals, while supporting

May 2

the Defenders of Wildlife and Arizona’s Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center at this intimate dinner that includes a guided tour of the Conservation Center. 4-7 p.m. $250.

April 25

Transportation provided from the Omni Scottsdale Resort and

Anthem Go Green Recycling Event

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St.,

Anthem residents can recycle electronics, personal documents, latex paint (up to five gallons), prescription and non-prescription drugs and other items at this semi-annual event. Check website for list of acceptable

Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr. Event takes place at 480-471-9109, dinnerwithwolves.com. items. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Anthem Community Park’s lower parking lot, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., 623-742-6050, onlineatanthem.com

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A Perfect Pairing Nine and Dine Hosted by TRRFCC Horsemanship, this annual fundraiser features nine holes of golf with a wine tasting, raffle, live auction and no-host bar. $100, golf

Experience MIM

and dinner; $50, dinner

A week of festivities

only. Tatum Ranch Golf

commemorating the Musical Instrument Museum’s fifth anniversary culminates

Club, 29888 N. Tatum Ranch Dr., 602-410-8836, trrfcchorsemanship.org.

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community calendar arts // Culture // announcements Child Gifted Early

May 2, 3

Childhood programs for

AZDance Group Presents “Visiting”

the 2015-16 school year.

AZDance Group presents

offered at two schools:

The program will be

their spring concert

Highland Lakes School

featuring guest artist Astrit

for pre-K students and

Zejnati, young adults with

Canyon Springs School

disabilities and AZDance’s

for kindergarten students.

professional dance roster.

Intellectual testing is

Check website for show

required for entry into

May 7

times and ticket prices. May 2 performance at Grand Canyon University, 3300 W. Camelback Rd.; May 3 performance at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., 480215-1916, azdance.org.

NVCA Announces Plans for New Campus North Valley Christian Academy recently announced plans to acquire property for building a new campus. The land, located just south of the Carefree Highway and North Valley Parkway, will be purchased with funds raised from the

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the program, and can be

Mother’s Grace Brunch Celebrate Mother’s Day with a champagne brunch featuring shopping and inspirational speakers and benefitting Mother’s Grace Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the support of mothers and children who have endured life

scheduled by emailing giftedservices@dvusd.org. A $180 testing fee will apply.

For more information, visit dvusd.org/Page/30490.

tragedies. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Home of Sandy Metzler, 6811 N. Desert Fairways Dr., 480-320-9466, mothers-grace.org. school’s “Steps of Faith”

For more information, visit

capital campaign. The new

northvalleyca.org.

campus would encompass

NVCA executive director

DVUSD Testing for Bright Child Gifted Early Childhood Programs

Nate Kretzman stated

Deer Valley Unified

the new location “allows

School District is currently

us to reach a growing

scheduling tests for

Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills Selects Scottsdale Woman for Award

demographic to our south.”

entrance into its Bright

Soroptimist International

preschool through high school grade levels.

of Saguaro Foothills recently selected Dawn Taylor of Scottsdale as recipient of its $2,500 “Live Your Dream� award, an honor given to a working woman who is head of household, raising her children or supporting her parents while working toward a degree or vocational skill. Taylor, a single mother of a 3-year-old boy with autism, currently attends Scottsdale Community College and plans to continue her education at Arizona State University after she graduates this May. She has been selected to go on to the regional level to be in contention for a larger monetary award. For more information, visit sisaguarofoothills.org.

Big Bronco Acquires One-of-a-Kind Brazilian Furniture Big Bronco, a nationally known Western and Southwestern furniture store, recently acquired several pieces from the renowned Dennis Hendricks Collection. The furniture showcases 100-year-old Brazilian hardwood reclaimed furniture made from old farm implements and equipment and parts of old sugar mills. The pieces are embellished with copper accents, resulting in striking desks, tables and carts. Big Bronco is located at 6602 E. Cave Creek Road.

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Writer Barb Evans Photographer Sam Paul

For thousands of young girls and women around the

Creek’s Global Studies Certificate Program.

world, wearing a new dress means much more than just getting dressed for the day.

Kimberly has always been one to help others. As a young girl, she would regularly comb the house looking

It can mean a journey to discovering your worth, beauty

for unused items to donate to Goodwill or St. Vincent

and dignity. It can also mean protection from predators

de Paul. She and her family showed support for her

who want to take that dignity away.

younger sibling, who has a hearing issue, by giving hearing aids to children who can’t afford them through the EAR

That’s the lesson Boulder Creek High School junior

Foundation of Arizona. She has also helped supply fire

Kimberly Klein learned when she worked with Dress a Girl

trucks with emergency pet equipment through the Fetch

Around the World, an organization that sends dresses to

Foundation.

girls in need, as part of a required project for Boulder

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But those organizations were all

“We believe every girl deserves at

local. For her project, Kimberly

least one new dress,” says Rachel.

needed to find one with an international scope. Luckily, a

Community Pitches In

neighbor told her about Dress A

After learning more about Dress A

Girl. Motivated with the prospect

Girl, Kimberly got excited about the

of helping girls across the world

project and contacted Rachel to see

that were her age, she began her

how she could help.

research.

“She just ran with it,” says her Dress a Girl Around the World

mom, Linn. “After she realized that

is a campaign under the Hope

there are girls all over the world her

4 Women International charity, a

age who didn’t have even one piece

non-denominational faith-based

of clothing to wear proudly, she was

organization that aims to give

determined to help.”

dignity and hope to impoverished women and girls around the world.

But what started out as a school

The campaign’s mission is to give

project quickly turned into a

new, handmade dresses to girls

community-wide effort.

who live in societies where females are not valued and are sometimes

In September, Kimberly started her

abused, used as slaves or preyed

work with a simple letter-writing

upon. For many girls, it will be the

campaign to friends and family

only new dress they will ever own.

asking for monetary donations and supplies. She also sought donations

Each dress is handmade by

from several organizations at school.

volunteers in accordance to specific

The National Honor Society was

patterns and guidelines found on

able to gather some T-shirts that

the organization’s website. One such

could be used for the top portion of

requirement is that the fabric be

the dresses.

durable, since many of the dresses will be washed in rivers or on a

Once Kimberly’s friend, Kaytee

washboard using harsh homemade

Johnson, heard about the

soaps. An important part of the

undertaking, she wanted to help.

dress is the Dress A Girl label that

Kaytee enlisted the aid of her teen

must be sewn on the outside. This

group at Anthem’s Mormon Church.

label indicates the girl is being

The group got together at one of

watched over by the organization,

their meetings and spent the night

which may give the girl protection

assembling close to seven dresses

from possible predators.

with the materials donated from NHS.

According to founding president

“We were so excited to be a part of

Rachel Eggum Cinader, Dress A Girl

Kimberly’s wonderful project,” says

has distributed more than 300,000

Kaytee. “We were all touched by her

dresses to girls in more than 81

willingness and eagerness to help

countries, including the United States.

those who don’t have all that we are blessed with.”

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Next, Kimberly approached Barb McLeod, a parishioner at St. Rose Church, and asked for her help in making more dresses. Barb and her friend, Barbara Jordan, recruited several members of their scrapbooking group, and they all took a trip to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store at Desert Ridge Marketplace, where they each bought three yards of fabric.

When management at Jo-Ann’s heard about the project, they chipped in by donating free use of their sewing machines and crafting room. The scrapbooking ladies then set up shop and spent about 12 hours over three days making about 26 dresses.

“Our group had so much fun and it felt good giving back,” says Barb. “We were able to learn so much.

It’s not that we don’t realize there are terrible things going on in the world, but this just brought it home.”

Kimberly started the project with a goal of raising $250 and making 12 dresses. With everyone’s help, she ended up raising more than $750 and making nearly 50 dresses in sizes 8-16.

“I concentrated on doing more dresses in sizes for girls my age because most people tend to focus on just the smaller, cuter sizes,” says Kimberly.

Kimberly and her mom will package the dresses and send them to an Anthem missionary serving in Honduras, who will distribute the dresses there.

Although the project is coming to a close, Kimberly says she would like to do more work with Dress a Girl.

“This project really opened my eyes to see that so many girls don’t have something so basic as clothes,” says Kimberly. “I had no idea. I’m really grateful that so many people helped. I couldn’t have exceeded my goals without it.” dressagirlaroundtheworld.com Ap r il 2015

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Extensive remodel and upgrades to this graceful home in Anthem Country Club.

You are the winner when you get to experience the

has a fireplace. Lovely french doors in the master

owners’ extensive remodel and upgrades to this very

bedroom open to the patio and pool outside. The

graceful home in Anthem Country Club. This spacious

backyard patio is made for entertaining with its heated

split master model home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5

pool and spa, water features, misting system, barbecue

bathrooms and a guest cabana. Special added features

island and children’s play area. This home is a true

include pavers, landscaping, a cabana beverage center,

delight to behold.

central vacuum and much more.

Plantation shutters add to the beauty of the kitchen, dining room and great room areas. Custom painted cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances and backsplash add elegance to the kitchen.

The great room, which is open from the kitchen, also

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Anthem as a community has been blessed with many good things over the years, but most especially with good-hearted and caring people. One of the first organizations created in the new community was Anthem Pets, a small team of people who saw the need to do something to help the dogs found wandering in the desert or the cats abandoned by owners who could no longer care for them.

Fortunately for animals in dire straits, Anthem Pets is a certified nonprofit with a dedicated team of volunteers and a full spectrum of services to help the animals survive because their humans could or would not provide care, food or love.

Superior Services Recognized As a testament to their ongoing endeavors, the MuttNation Foundation recently recognized Anthem Pets with a Mutts Across America award. Founded by Grammywinning artist Miranda Lambert and her mother, Bev, MuttNation researches rescues and shelters across America and selects one in each state for financial support and recognition. Among the criteria for the award are high adoption rates, high volunteer support, fiscal responsibility, community presence and advocacy of preventive programs like spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchips.

“It is a tremendous honor for Anthem Pets to be acknowledged by such an esteemed organization,” says Audrey Owens, a volunteer with Anthem Pets. “That stamp of approval and financial support validates all we do and will help save so many animals.”

If, gentle reader, you are at all like me and cannot fail to weep at the images of starved or maimed animals (and therefore are fairly useless in the direct service category), please join me in a salute to those volunteers who do the real work to help animals in crisis.

Thursday This emaciated female boxer mix was found curled up on a porch in Anthem.

When the homeowner tried to put out food and water, the dog was too fearful and growled at her potential savior. Anthem Pets was contacted and immediately transferred her to the Daisy Mountain Veterinary Hospital. It is still a mystery as to how she found that porch. Was she abandoned or did she get loose somehow? Because her paw pads were smooth and undamaged, it would seem that she did not spend too much time scrabbling for cover or food outdoors.

“We don’t know,” Audrey admits, “but one possibility is even worse: that Thursday was kept indoors and starved before she escaped or was abandoned.” Hard to imagine, isn’t it?

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Left to Right, Jill Peterson, Lisa Kilwein, Kelly Frueh, Elizabeth Medora

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who will care for and adore her and she is able to accept

training needed to help the pet adjust to the new home

and react positively to them. When she is totally back to

• Event attendance: go to scheduled events and help

being her strong boxer self, she will be spayed and receive

handle animals, talk with community members and potential

her shots before being adopted.

adopters and fosters and spread the word about Anthem Pets

Turbo and Kelvin

• Fundraising and marketing: help raise funds for medical

Sadly, when bad things happen to people, they sometimes

expenses and other necessities to save dogs and cats;

do bad things themselves. Turbo and Kelvin are cats whose

apply for grants and develop marketing materials

owner abandoned their home in Anthem and deliberately

• Social media: spread the word on Facebook, Twitter and

left the cats with no food or water. The house was vacated,

other social media outlets

but the cats were left to fend for themselves. The process

• Other: computer/website support, administrative assistance

server coming to the home contacted Anthem Pets. The

and more

good news is that both are beautiful cats, couch potatoes with purring motors that constantly signal their return to

Saddle Up for Paws

good spirits, health and trust in their human companions.

If volunteering is not something you can add to your

As of this writing, adoption is underway.

calendar, contributing financially is a much-appreciated option. You can always donate directly through the Anthem

How You Can Help

Pets website or for more fun and a possible personal

There are a lot of ways to help Anthem Pets. Some involve

reward, consider Saddle Up for Paws, the annual primary

direct interaction with the animals — fostering, rescuing and

fundraising event that features an online raffle, silent

veterinary care — while others are more indirect but equally

auction, cash bar and food (vegetarian and gluten-free

necessary to support the work of the organization. Here are

options available). This year, the event is being held at the

other ways to volunteer:

Anthem Civic Building at 3701 W. Anthem Way on May 2

• Transportation: drivers to move animals between homes,

from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

events and medical appointments

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• Application processing: work to find the right adoptive

For $35 per ticket, you’ll get to enjoy the event and bid on

family for rescued animals; screen potential adopters and

donated items for auction, including hot air balloon rides,

conduct background checks

a trip on the Verde Valley Railroad, passes to the Phoenix

• Home visits: meet potential adopters and ensure the

Symphony, golf at the Anthem Golf and Country Club and

home is a safe, loving environment; provide information and

a host of other donated treasures. Just by buying a ticket,

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you also get a coupon worth $20 off at C & R Tire.

If you cannot attend the event (or even if you can), participate in the online raffle for your chance to win an original portrait of your pet by award-wining artist, Susan Falcon-Hargraves. Tickets are $5 each and are available to purchase online. The raffle drawing will be April 30.

Arizona Gives Day If you can’t make the event on May 2, Arizona Gives Day on April 7 could be an option. On this day, nonprofits of your choice compete for $15,000. By garnering more donations than any other charity in the small nonprofits category, Anthem Pets could

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Your donation is tax deductible. If you just can’t wait until April 7 to donate, go to the website, make your pledge and then change the charge date on the payment page to April 7.

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It started out as a funny idea: a spoof of beauty pageants. Ten years later, it’s still going, a popular running joke passed from one generation to the next.

Welcome to “Mr. BC.” Twelve seniors from Boulder Creek High School are nominees in this friendly competition, which has the kids showing off their talents in singing, comedy, dance and rocking formal wear.

In addition to this month’s naming of the 10th Mr. BC, awards will be passed out for Mr. Generosity, People’s Choice and Mr. Congeniality. We asked the 12 Mr. BC finalists about their real world and social media interests, what they have enjoyed about high school and what they look forward to after graduation.

Mr. BC will be held at 7 p.m. on April 10.

Hayden Scott Activities at BC? Freshman year football Favorite class? Systematics Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Twitter Plans after graduation? Graduate with a forestry degree from Northern Arizona University Ten years from now, you will be…? Working as a fish and game warden If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Tell my sister, “I told you so” The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? Being able to have the same friends since fifth grade Ap r il 2015

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Antony Gradillas Activities at BC? Varsity swimming, National Honor Society, engineering club, varsity track and field Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Twitter Plans after graduation? Attend Marquette University to study chemical engineering and join a triathlon team Ten years from now, you will be…? Running my own engineering firm and developing the next generation of sustainable energy If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Thank everyone for coming out and participating in the event, which raises money for charity The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? Being able to have the benefits of a small town while still being close to the big city James Wood Activities at BC? Engineering club secretary, Interact club treasurer and currently working on a senior capstone engineering project to develop a device that allows patients dealing with reflex sympathetic dystrophy/complex regional pain syndrome in their lower extremities to walk without using their feet Favorite class? Engineering design and development with Mr. Parsons Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Twitter Plans after graduation? I plan to study biomedical engineering and create low cost assistive devices for people living in impoverished nations Ten years from now, you will be…? Hopefully traveling the world and encountering new cultures and experiences If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Probably celebrate with Squad at Mr. Gyros (shout out to the best friends and restaurant a guy could have) The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? That there are so many people at BC; I’ve been at BC for almost four years and I still haven’t gotten the chance to meet everyone yet Max Calderone Activities at BC? Varsity baseball player, National Honor Society, homecoming king Favorite class? AP Spanish Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Twitter Plans after graduation? Attend college and hopefully begin an internship as a sports journalist Ten years from now, you will be…? A well-recognized name.

If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Gladly return next year to join the judges’ panel and crown a new winner The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? Our sense of community and the pride we all have for our school

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Branson Tibbs Activities at BC? Wrestling, National Honor Society Favorite class? Calculus Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Twitter Plans after graduation? Attend a highly competitive business school Ten years from now, you will be…? Working on Wall Street If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Give my mom a big hug The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? It’s not Sandra Day O’Connor Liam Maurisak Activities at BC? Lacrosse Favorite class? Lunch Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter?

Snapchat Plans after graduation? Go to college and study criminal justice Ten years from now, you will be…? Hopefully an FBI special agent If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Be honored The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? How close it is to my house

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Dylan Averill Activities at BC? Cross country, varsity lacrosse, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society Favorite class? AP Calculus Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Twitter Plans after graduation? Attend Hofstra University Ten years from now, you will be…? Working as a pediatric oncologist If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Go get animal style fries from In-N-Out Burger The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? It’s not in a big city

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Mylan Polderman Activities at BC? Track and field Favorite class? Math Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Instagram Plans after graduation? Get my pre-requisites out of the way at Glendale Community College and then transfer into Grand Canyon University to study civil engineering Ten years from now, you will be…? A civil engineer If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Go to Disneyland The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? Roberto’s is right down the road Nathan Eldridge Activities at BC? Football, wrestling Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Twitter Plans after graduation? Play football at the University of Arizona for four years Ten years from now, you will be…? 27 If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Always be reppin’ A-town The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? Everything is close and Anthem has an awesome community gym as well as park Hunter Nielsen Activities at BC? Football Favorite class? Math Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Snapchat Plans after graduation? Be a diesel mechanic Ten years from now, you will be…? A diesel mechanic If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Celebrate The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? The schools are safe Ben Alter Activities at BC? Band, varsity cross country and track, National Spanish Honor Society Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Facebook Plans after graduation? I am going to Northern Arizona University to study saxophone performance as my major Ten years from now, you will be…? Halfway to completing a doctorate in music and have spent at least a year traveling to South America or Spain If elected as Mr. BC, you will…? Enjoy the title and also make sure that the rest of my senior year as Mr. BC has a positive impact on our campus and the people I interact with on a daily basis The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? The high level of education, the people and the security I feel in the neighborhood and on campus

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Joseph John Pawlows, III Activities at BC? President of theater club, professional Spirit Day dresser Favorite class? Theater! I am a huge theater geek and love being a part of something bigger than myself Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter? Instagram Plans after graduation? I want to go to college for about eight years and become a trauma surgeon; surgery makes me happy, something new every day Ten years from now, you will be…?

Happily in a hospital doing residency for next to zero dollars, but it’s OK because it’s fun! If time travel exists by then I’ll let myself know how it went today If elected as Mr. BC, you will…?

Try to use any authority to push the importance of the arts to the teenage crowd The best thing about going to school in Anthem is…? Anthem is such a rich community full of diversity. To top it off, it is very academically prestigious. Anthem is a challenging place for me as a student and a comfortable place for me as an artist.

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Once in awhile, an educational leader comes along with

Canyon Springs has offered the Renaissance Gifted

a vision for his or her institution. That vision can be the

and STEM Academy since August 2013. The Academy

impetus for a transformation that sets the institution on a

provides highly gifted learners with a unique educational

winning path.

environment that is designed to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of likeminded first through fifth

At Canyon Springs STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering

grade students. Next year, this academy will be expanded

& Math) Academy, that leader is principal Tricia Graham.

to include the Bright Child K-6 program, and will grow with

Graham is quick to reference her team of educators and

grade level every year thereafter.

staff at Canyon Springs when she is complimented on what she has accomplished at Canyon Springs. After all,

The STEM focus and popularity of the program is evident

behind every good leader is a qualified, supportive staff. In

in the fact that more than 600 people attended their

any case, Canyon Springs School has distinguished itself

recent STEM night.

in Anthem and Deer Valley Unified School District and is on a trajectory that will only get better.

“We are creating future engineers,” says Graham. “I really do believe that!”

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Next year will also be a special year for Canyon Springs, as they will be the only school in DVUSD to offer Spanish for K-8. Canyon Springs is also partnering with Northern Arizona University and 10 other schools in a longterm research study on K-8 STEM programs and received a grant last year — the third year in a row — for their participation.

So what does it take to get programs like these off the ground? This is where perspiration comes in.

“Because of budget cuts over the last several years, when we want to implement a new program we need to show the district proof of sustainability without spending,” says Graham. “This is very difficult to do, but we have managed to do it.”

And that perspiration pays off. The Renaissance third, fourth and fifth grade students recently won a regional math league competition in Prescott and qualified for the state competition.

Graham comes from an education background with a mom who was a teacher and a brother with Down syndrome who served as inspiration for Graham to become a special education teacher. She received her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in 1996 in elementary and special education and a master’s degree from University of Phoenix in 2001 in administration and supervision. She started her career as a fourth and fifth grade special education teacher in Bullock Creek, Michigan, and went on to teach as a third grade teacher and middle school special education teacher in Auckland, New Zealand. She has served as assistant principal at both Desert Mountain School and Gavilan Peak School. She was principal at New River Elementary from 2004-11 and is currently serving as principal at Canyon Springs STEM Academy, where she has been since 2011.

“I am so incredibly proud of the innovative and unique school programs we offer, as well as the positive culture we have created at Canyon Springs STEM Academy,” she says. “One person cannot do this alone. The entire staff has worked hard with collective effort, focused goals and the support of our community to create such a wonderful school for our students.” dvusd.org/canyonsprings

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“The Toy Factory,” a children’s opera composed and

“Very simply, I passed by a bookstore and saw these

premiered in Italy, makes its American debut in Anthem this

wonderfully illustrated children’s books and thought to myself,

April. Based on the children’s book, “The Sword and the

‘I bet kids love looking at these illustrations and ask to have

Stone,” “The Toy Factory” portrays an updated version of the

the stories told over and over again,’” recalled Joan. “So I

classic tale through music and theatrical arts.

bought the storybook, ‘The Sword and the Stone,’ and wrote out the storyline, updating the basic characters to the 21st

To debut the opera, Joan Yakkey, composer and librettist of

century.”

“The Toy Factory,” will travel to Phoenix along with six of her young madrigal singers from the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole.

After the idea for a youth opera was born, Joan then

The North American premiere takes place on April 23 and

realized various musical groups, orchestrations and soloists.

will run through April 25 at Boulder Creek High School.

“I receive many children’s operas from other composers, but In partnership with Boulder Creek High School choir students

mostly they are too difficult, too intellectual and boring to

and director, Kirk Douglas, this performance features

teach and sing,” Joan said when discussing her initial plans

international as well as local young talent. Students from

to compose a youth opera. “So I swore I’d write something

Canyon Springs Elementary School will also be featured in

fun and easy to learn, while also maintaining a substantial

the program. Generously supported by Arts Council of the

work that would be satisfying for children and useful in

North Valley and its president, Mary Sue Hyatt, “The Toy

furthering their studies.”

Factory” is a highly anticipated event for Anthem.

While this is Joan’s first written opera, she is no stranger The opera first came to be in 2010.

to musical composition. At age 4, she began studying piano and violin. She went on to obtain a diploma from Music and

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Art High School in New York City, a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Queens College and three graduate degrees in choral direction and composition, international teaching methods and piano performance from The Music Conservatory in Florence, Italy.

As a choral director, her experience began with her collaboration with the famous musician, Nadia Boulanger, at the Conservatory of Music in Paris. She has also directed the children’s choir for the Florence Opera House as well as two professional female vocal ensembles of her former students, “Tempus Floridum” and “New Day Voices.” In 1978, she founded the choral department for young singers at the European School of Music in Fiesole and is now chair of the department for basic education.

Joan also directs three youth choirs and madrigal singers. In 1997, she established the children’s choir program at the State Music Conservatory, “Luigi Cherubini,” where she also taught piano for 37 years. Now retired from the Cherubini Conservatory and directing students at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, Joan found a perfect opportunity to produce her first opera.

“I generally dislike writing music that I cannot get performed,” she said, “so I finally had the opportunity to have a children’s opera produced in Italy, and this gave me the incentive for writing one specifically for the choral groups that I teach at the Fiesole Music School.”

Other musical credits prior to “The Toy Factory” include numerous scores of original compositions, arrangements and early music study editions of unpublished works found in Italian libraries. Also the developer of various teaching methods and children’s music books in bilingual editions, her books and compositions have gained recognition in the United States, Australia and Europe.

Based loosely on “The Sword and the Stone,” “The Toy Factory” is about Merlin’s search to find young Arthur and lead him to inherit the village toy factory from his dying father. Along their journey, Merlin uses magic to teach Arthur important lessons that guide him toward the sword in the stone, which inevitably reveals his prophecy as heir to the toy factory.

“It took me about six months to write the libretto to ‘The Toy Factory,’” Joan recalled. “I had to adapt the original story to modern times and create the outline to the story. In four months, the opera was completed for voices and piano, then it took several more months to orchestrate and write everything correctly in the computer program, including vocal parts, vocal-piano parts, solo parts for various voices, orchestral score and instrumental parts.”

Composing the music and writing the libretto were not the only tasks throughout the composition process.

“The score is triplicated in three languages,” she explained. “I did everything myself. As I wrote the libretto, I was imagining the theater and its components. I decided on the division of scenes, who would open the opera, how many acts, et cetera. I also had my own student singers in mind for each specific character.

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The music is easy to imagine and write once the libretto,

School students involved in performing and assisting

the characters and the storyline are established.”

with the production. Thanks to the efforts of Joshua Borths, education outreach director, and Ryan Taylor,

In October 2011, “The Toy Factory” made its world premiere

general director, Arizona Opera will be providing hands-on

at Teatro Puccini in Florence. All performers in the opening

professional training for students interested in technical

cast were students from the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole.

theater, including lights, sets, sound, props, hair and makeup, costume design and stage management.

“The premiere in Italy was a lot of fun,” Joan remembered, “and the preparation went up quickly since we had been

In addition to the four performances of “The Toy Factory,”

studying the music for about nine months beforehand.”

the visiting Florentine singers will share in a performance of “Italian Madrigals and More” with the Boulder Creek High

All the hard work and dedication paid off, and the debut

School chamber choir for the Living Music Performance

was a success. Joan found the premiere very rewarding

Series at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Carefree. This

and said, “One thing I remember well is that many young

performance will take place on April 19 at 3:00 p.m.

children came and they were totally intrigued, attentive and amazed at the stage effects of puppets and smoke and

As final preparations are made and the American premiere

witches. The adults enjoyed the show, too, but the kids

date approaches, Joan and her students await their arrival

were really fascinated by all the effects and by the fact that

to perform a brand new production in Anthem.

other children like them were already performing on stage.”

“I am very excited and honored to see my opera travel With Joan’s strong connection to Mary Sue Hyatt, president

so far,” she said. “It will require a lot of work, but I will

of the Arts Council of the North Valley, the two discussed

be extremely happy. Maybe following this production I will

the idea of bringing “The Toy Factory” to the United States.

be able to properly have the opera published in three languages.” She hopes to soon debut “The Toy Factory” in

“I am a longtime friend of Mary Sue,” Joan shared. “We

Germany, as well.

have done many concerts together for more than 25 years.”

“I am not nervous; there is no space for that,” she joked. “I In 2013, while both were in Lucca, Italy, Joan met Boulder

just hope my energy level stays high.”

Creek High School’s choir director, Kirk Douglas.

Tickets for “The Toy Factory” will be available for “These two opera lovers [Kirk and Mary Sue] wish to

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increment knowledge and love for the opera world among

minutes prior to the performances. Evening shows on April

families living in Arizona, so it was only natural to start

23, 24 and 25 are at 7:00 p.m. There will also be an

with a North American premiere of my children’s opera in

afternoon matinee on April 25 at 3:00 p.m.

English, but coming from Europe,” she said.

“I hope the new audience will realize how much fun it is for Mary Sue and Kirk took the idea and ran with it when they

young people to act and sing together … to become friends

returned to Arizona.

in a cast and to make lasting contacts,” Joan said. “Music brings people together and new opera-goers hopefully will

“As president of the Arts Council, I presented the opera

see how much young musicians benefit from such activities.

idea to the board and after discussions, we voted to

Of course, I hope they enjoy the music and follow the

support the project,” said Mary Sue. “We agreed that the

storyline. There are not too many such operas published.

North Valley should be the recipient of the distinction

Many are performed for children, but not performed with

of having the American premiere of this youth opera at

children.”

Boulder Creek High School.”

An important difference, indeed.

Arizona Opera has also agreed to support the premiere by offering master classes for the Boulder Creek High

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black

From the floor of the vibrant desert spring mountain

a subtle yet discriminate disregard for flair and pompousness.

majesties. Unlike the grandiose Rocky Mountains, whose awe-inspiring large-scale brilliance is emphasized by their

It is no wonder, then, that as human development continues

magnitude, our smaller, less colorful foothills are entirely

to blur the lines between that which is wild and that which

different creatures that require a different type of acumen to

is owned, special care is needed to ensure that we human

fully appreciate.

stewards do not overstep our boundaries. And, from a human perspective, we must take great care to preserve the

What may appear at first glance to be a barren, arid

legacy that we are leaving for those who come after us.

wilderness of craggy cliffs is, in reality, a vivacious ecological wonder that can only be perceived through patience and

It is easy to become wrapped in the idea that someone —

a willingness to accept that beauty does not need to

specifically, someone else — will make sure our beautiful

grandstand in order to be worthy.

Sonoran Desert is cared for. After all, there is a significant amount of state trust land and there seem to be several

It was John Muir, acclaimed for his lifetime dedication to

grassroots efforts by people whose lives are dedicated to

preserving the country’s iconic beauty, who said, “When

those sorts of things, right?

we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to

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everything else in the universe.” Perhaps this is why so many

Arizona State Trust Lands are only conserved to the point

people living in the shadows of our desert mountains share

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seldom, if ever, significant considerations in the Arizona State Land Department’s budget. Also, most if not all of the organizations that are working to preserve and protect local lands need volunteers, funding and advocacy. There is a need to get involved, and the urgency cannot be overstated.

Sonia Perillo, executive director of the Desert Foothills Land Trust, is at the frontline of the fight to save open space and preserve the diminishing cache of archaeological and ecological treasure.

“It is estimated that Arizona’s population could double by 2050, but our development footprint on the land could quadruple in that time,” she explained.

“It is also estimated that we could lose 2 million acres of open space by 2050.”

Exactly how big 2 million acres may be is difficult to comprehend. Its 3,125 square miles, or about the size of Delaware and Rhode Island combined.

“Eighty percent of Arizona wildlife species spend some part of their life cycle in riparian areas, but 90 percent of Arizona’s riparian areas have already been lost,” Perillo said. “Our open spaces support a healthy lifestyle with outdoor recreation opportunities, provide crucial wildlife habitat as well as water sustainability through groundwater recharge, and are an important economic driver for industries like tourism and agriculture. Our ample open spaces also attract businesses and industries that are looking for a high quality of life for their employees.”

According to Colorado College’s Conservation in the West Poll, an impressive 58 percent of Arizonans call themselves conservationists. At the same time, 86 percent of Arizonans consider it a problem that children do not spend enough time in the outdoors. Mobilizing even half of those who feel a strong enough connection to the land to want to do something to keep it open for future generations would make a marked impact.

Anyone can become involved. Two years ago, the Desert Foothills Land Trust merged with North Country Conservancy in order to form a stronger front and make a larger impact. They formed the Save Daisy Mountain Committee, which is engaged in gathering natural resource information about the mountain, working to inform the community about the fact that the mountain is not already protected and strategizing on long-term conservation options.

“At more than 7,000 acres of land, this is a large-scale effort,” Perillo explained.

“It is important that we develop the community of concerned citizens to position us all to be able to lead and participate in a long-term conservation strategy for the mountain.”

The Desert Foothills Land Trust is also busy doing so much more, including working with landowners to develop conservation strategies and learn about benefits available, work in partnership with other agencies and organizations to develop long-term conservation strategies for large-scale projects — such as Daisy Mountain and the 4,000 acres of open space in Cave Creek called the FORCE initiative — and actively engage in long-term stewardship of approximately 680 acres on 23 preserves donated and purchased by the trust.

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A conservation director works on land management and

The evening features an open bar, appetizers, silent auction,

protection, and a phenomenal group of volunteers help with

gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Tony Rea, a dramatic

a number of important responsibilities.

rehabilitated raptor release by Wild At Heart and a fastpaced live auction with auctioneer Letitia Frye, capped off

For those who are working so hard to maintain the natural

with dancing under the stars to country music by Western

and archaeological resources of the North Valley, connecting

Fusion and dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios.

people to nature is the key. Like so many, Perillo’s job doesn’t end when she leaves the office.

Tickets are $250 per person and individual seats or 10-person tables are available. Proceeds will go to the

“We know that all of us are now very technology-oriented,

Desert Foothills Land Trust to carry out their important work.

but rooting our children in the land is so important for

The attire is casual or Western; dress for a cool evening.

inspiring a passion for open space in the next generation,”

Business and individual sponsorships are available and

she said. “As both a mom and a conservation professional, I

appreciated. Tickets are available by phone or on the Desert

know that my two jobs are very closely linked.”

Foothills Land Trust website, dflt.org.

Sonoran Stars

Cave Creek Trail Run

If you don’t have time to volunteer, you can help by

Another way to become involved is to take part in the April

attending one of the most anticipated events of the year.

4 Cave Creek Trail Run.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sonoran Stars to take place May 2 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Desert

The Town of Cave Creek has negotiated a plan to preserve

Foothills event venue near Jomax and Scottsdale Roads,

more than 4,000 acres as permanent open space, which will

behind McDonald’s Ranch, provides a lovely lighted desert

be used for trail running, hiking, mountain biking, horseback

landscape, fabulous barn, outdoor dining and stage area and

riding, wildlife viewing and as a buffer against rapid urban

on-site valet parking. It is a new venue that organizers have

expansion. This land must be purchased from the Arizona

enthusiastically embraced. Two decades of growing support

State Land Department. To raise the funds necessary for

promise to make this year’s Sonoran Stars bigger and better

this critical preservation effort, the town is hosting a number

than ever.

of special events to showcase the lands being protected,

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generate public interest and raise money for acquisition of this open space. Every dollar of proceeds from the trail run will go toward this land acquisition.

The Cave Creek Trail Run will begin at 44029 N. Spur Cross Rd. in Cave Creek and will wind through pristine Sonoran Desert within a portion of the 4,000 acres to be purchased. With each step, runners will discover for themselves why it is so important to save this land as open space.

Race routes include a 2K Kids’ Fun Run/Walk, a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run. Registration fees vary by race and registration date. Register early to save a few dollars. Additional information and registration can be found online at cavecreektrailrun.com.

With each event, open space and conservation advocates hope more people recognize the fragility of the beauty around us.

“I hope that our communities will be fully engaged in making conservation relevant and meaningful to all people — at all income levels, all experience levels and all interest levels,” said Perillo. “Land is so fundamental to everything else we do in our communities. Our continuing efforts to

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Even though I grew up in the age of Atari, Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, my greatest childhood memories were not of times I played Ms. Pac-Man or Space Invaders. They were filled with authentic experiences taking adventure walks around my town, swinging on a Tarzan rope over a brook near my home and playing baseball in the volunteer fire department’s field across the street from my parents’ deli. Many of those memories were made in summer camps my sisters and I were active in, including a local vacation Bible school where we made our first pottery mugs and learned gymnastics and tumbling, as well as a community summer camp where we learned to swim and met new friends.

While parents may not yet know what they want their children to do this summer, they probably have an idea of what they don’t want their children to spend their summer doing (think electronics and television). There are many options available for all types of children with a variety of interests.

Camps have multiple inherent benefits. They will not only help to create memorable experiences for children, but will also help develop their social skills, independence, self-confidence and resiliency — all while unplugging from technology. Check out these camps and create a summer full of experiences that will live on in your child’s memories long past when the battery runs out on their iPads.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL SPONSORED CAMPS

Anthem Community Council Community Center The Arizona sun won’t be the only thing heating up this summer. The ACC Community Center will be alive with rays of activity as a full summer camp schedule keeps youth entertained and educated. Campers will participate in a variety of activities, from arts and crafts to games and sports, with a new theme each week. Various weekly themes, including Creatures Big and Small; Emergency Services; Sports Extravaganza; Time Traveler; Toys Galore; Cartoons; Zoom, Zoom, Zoom Automobiles; Winter Wonderland; Medieval Times and Space, The Final Frontier.

Ages: Tykes Camp, potty-trained 3-5 year olds; Journey Camp, ages 5-12 Location: Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem Dates and Times: Weekly, June 1 through August 7; Tykes Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended hours available for additional charge); Journey Camp, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Phone: 623-879-3011 Website: onlineatanthem.com

Creative Castle Preschool and Kindergarten Students will experience socializing with their friends while learning. They will create works of art, sing, dance and review basic academic skills, such as letter and number recognition and phonics. Various weekly themes, including Dinosaur Discovery; Let’s Go Camping; Under the Sea Adventure; Happy Birthday, USA; Bug Hunt; Transportation Exploration; Out of this Galaxy and Animal Safari.

Kindergarten Readiness and Beyond This intensive two-week program will focus on individual math and reading readiness skills of students entering kindergarten through first grade. Four sessions are offered: session one, June 9-18; session two, June 23-July 2; session three, July 7-16 and session four, July 21-30.

Ages: 2.5-6 years old Location: 4130 W. Opportunity Way, Anthem Dates and Times: Weekly, June 8 through July 31; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. weekdays; extended hours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for additional charge Phone: 602-740-9561 Website: creativecastlepreschool.com Ap r il 2015

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DVUSD: Sun-sational Summer Camps Five regional sites, including Anthem, located throughout the district provide school age children in grades K-8 memorable summer experiences through education, athletic and social activities in a safe, positive environment. Field trips, guest speakers and arts and crafts are just a sampling of what makes these camps fun. Ten themed weeks are planned for sun-sational fun creating works of art, singing, dancing and reviewing basic academic skills, such as letter and number recognition and phonics. Various weekly themes, including

The Armor of God; Reptiles and Bugs/Jonah and the Whale; Water/Jesus Walks on Water; Ice Cream, Popsicles and Treats/Fruit of the Spirit; Jungle/Noah’s Ark and Space/ Creation.

Ages: 3-6 years old Location: 42101 N. 41st Dr., #C101, Anthem Dates and Times: May 26 through August 7; full and halfday options available; extended care available Phone: 623-551-3454 Website: northvalleyca.org

Out of the Wild; Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative; Out of the Park; Out of this World: 5 Days Underground; Under the Stars and Stripes; Out of the Blue: Mysteries of the Deep Blue Sea; Out of the Country; The Outer Limits and Out of the Realm.

Ages: 5-14 years old Location: Various (check website for details) Dates and Times: Weekly, June 1 through July 30; 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays Phone: 623-445-4925 Website: dvusd.org

SPORTS

Future Stars International Enterprises: Anthem Summer Basketball Camp Whether your child is a newcomer to the sport or a highly skilled player, there is a range of camps designed to help young basketball players develop character, accountability, work ethic, skill and basketball IQ. If your son or daughter loves the game, works hard and has a desire to improve, this is a great opportunity.

Ages: 5-14 years old Location: Anthem Preparatory Academy, 39808 N. Gavilan

North Valley Christian Academy: Summer Preschool Research has consistently shown that students who attend a high-quality preschool are more successful in kindergarten and beyond, both academically and socially. North Valley Christian Academy’s preschool program grows skill and knowledge competencies in all areas: physical well being and motor development, as well as social, emotional and spiritual development. This is done with a strong focus on challenging but appropriate content taught from a biblical worldview. Themed weeks include: Sun & Birds/The Sower and the Seed; Beach Days/The Two Builders; Fathers/All About Our Fathers; Camping Out/Jacob’s Ladder; Ocean/ What it Means to be a Christian; America: Fourth of July/

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Peak Pkwy., Anthem Dates and Times: June 8-12, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; June 1519, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Phone: 623-326-4267 Website: futurestarssummercamps.com

Future Stars International Enterprises: Anthem Summer Archery Camp Whether your child is a newcomer to the sport or a highly skilled archer, there is a range of camps designed to help develop character, accountability, work ethic and skill. Future Stars is a great way to get involved in high-level instruction archery programs.

Ages: 7-14 years old Location: Anthem Preparatory Academy, 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem Dates and Times: July 27-29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Phone: 623-326-4267 Website: futurestarssummercamps.com

Future Stars International Enterprises: Volleyball Camp

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Whether your child is a newcomer to the sport or a highly skilled player, there is a range of camps designed to help young volleyball players develop character, accountability, work ethic, skill and volleyball IQ. Future Stars is a great way to get involved in high-level instruction volleyball programs.

Does your son or daughter love the game, work hard and have a desire to improve? This is a great opportunity.

Ages: 8-14 years old Location: Anthem Preparatory Academy, 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem Dates and Times: June 8-12, 1-4 p.m.; June 15-19, 1-4 p.m.

Phone: 623-326-4267 Website: futurestarssummercamps.com

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Ages: 3-year-olds through fifth-grade students

In addition to June camps, a three day Ballet Intensive

Location: 42105 N. 41st Dr., Ste. 128, Anthem

will be offered July 13,14, and 15. Class meets 9:00AM-

Dates and Times: June 8-12, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m.

11:00AM for 8-12 years old and 11:00AM-1:00PM for 13

Phone: 623-466-7964

and up. Visit the studio for an open house on May 16th

Website: thecrossroadsaz.com

from 9a.m. to 2p.m. You can register for classes now on

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the website.

Kids will experience and be inspired through lab activities,

Ages: 5-18 years old

stories, scriptures and song. Please register early, as

Location: 34406 N. 27th Dr., Bldg. 8, Phoenix

space is limited.

Dates and Times: times vary by age; see website for details. June 1-5, 9 a.m. to 1p.m.; June 8-12, 1-5 p.m.; June

Ages: 3-year-olds through incoming fifth-grade students

15-19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; June 22-25, 1-5 p.m.

Location: 2825 W. Rose Canyon Cir., Anthem

Phone: 732-245-6518

Dates and Times: June 8-12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Website: diamonddanceworks.com

Phone: 623-465-9740 Website: stroseparishaz.org

DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER Desert Foothills Theater

Desert Foothills Theater summer camps have grown in popularity, and this year they are offering six camps to meet this growing need: Creative Kids Camp; Princess Camp; Musical Theatre Workshop: Tween Tunes; FullDay, Two Week Camp: Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies; Musical Theatre Workshop: Magical Music and Musical Theatre Workshop: Our Favorite Orphan. They are also offering the Advanced Theatre Project: The Crucible. All camps have a production element and young artists learn a variety of musical theater skills. Please visit the website for more details and make a note of ages and details for each camp.

Ages: 3-25 years old Location: Various Phone: 480-488-1981 Website: desertfoothillstheater.org

Diamond Dance Works Summer Dance Camps & Intensives Come check out the North Valley’s hottest new addition to the dance landscape! Camps offer musical theatre, ballet, jazz, acro, hip hop, tap, contemporary, jazz funk, jete and pirouette, audition prep, strength and conditioning, and flexibility. Lunch is not provided. Class styles offered depend on the week of camp you choose. Camp is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for ages 5-8 and Monday through Friday for ages 8 and up.

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Musical Instrument Museum Summer Camp: Around the World Campers will be immersed in music, dance, world cultures and hands-on activities for themed weeks of learning and fun. This inaugural program offers a unique focus on global culture, highlighting world connections through the power of music, art and more. Campers will be divided into age groups and age-appropriate music lessons will be taught by knowledgeable artists who create plans designed to accommodate the wide range of campers and ability levels. MIM summer camp consists of four weeklong segments featuring the following cultural themes: June 1-5, Asia; June 8-12, Africa; June 15-19, Latin America and June 22-26, United States.

Ages: 6-13 years old Location: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix Dates and Times: June 1 through 26, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., aftercare available, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Phone: 480-478-6000 Website: mim.org/education/education/summer-camparound-the-world/

Musical Theatre of Anthem Ages: See individual camps below Location: Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. #2, Anthem Phone: 602-743-9892 Website: musicaltheatreofanthem.org

No-cut Summer Production: Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr. is the perfect summer show. A lot of singing, dancing, prop-making and even academic learning. Join MTA for this fun-filled, full-scale production.

Ages: 8-14 years old Dates and Times: June 8-19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday Performances: June 19-20 at 7 p.m.; June 20-21 at 3 p.m.

Summer Performing Arts Institute In MTA’s renowned musical theater intensive, participants rotate among various classes and instructors in their specialties. Participants will learn material in dance, tap, voice, acting and improv from the best instructors in the Valley. The instructors have Broadway, off-Broadway, world and national tour experience and are awarding-winning in their disciplines. The material will include selections from MTA’s upcoming 2015-16 season. There will be live performances showcasing what the participants have learned.

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Ages: 6-18 years old Dates and Times: July 20-31, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Performances: July 31 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

MTA Minis The MTA Minis Program will focus on various aspects of an MTA show: vocal technique (projection, enunciation, tone, blending as a group); dance skills (coordination, synchronization); showmanship and basic theater.

Ages: 3-5 years old Dates and Times: July 27-31, 2-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Performance: July 31 at 5 p.m.

Junior Rock Band Program Rhapsody School of Music will also be offering children who haven’t had the opportunity to play music in a group setting the experience of learning how to play music with others and perform. Rhapsody School of Music will offer the junior rock band program in weeklong sessions throughout the summer, running two hours each day, culminating with a performance for family and friends.

Students must have a minimum proficiency on their instrument in order to participate.

Kindermusik Rhapsody School of Music will, for the first time, be offering multiple Kindermusik classes. Rhapsody School of Music will offer different classes and class times for newborn children up to children 7 years of age. Parents participate and learn with their children until their child is 3 years old. Kindermusik is a world-renowned early childhood program incorporating music and movement into a fun and age appropriate class. Children will experience different styles of music, play with a variety of instruments and (most importantly) have fun. Rhapsody School of Music personnel are licensed Kindermusik teachers. There will be two class offerings: a one-week class meeting once per day and a one-month class meeting once per week. Kindermusik is a very successful program and has proven to help children learn in new and creative ways.

Rhapsody School of Music Ages: Various Location: 3668 W. Anthem Way, Ste. B-142, Anthem Dates and Times: Various (check website for details) Phone: 623-465-7060 Website: rhapsodyschoolofmusic.com

Rock Band Program Rhapsody School of Music will continue to offer its extremely successful rock band program throughout the summer. This program is led by professional musicians that play in and around the Valley and has produced many talented musicians. The program will culminate, once again, in a concert open to the public. Aside from the concert, participants in the summer rock band program will also have multiple opportunities to play at local venues such as restaurants and coffee houses in the North Valley.

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String Ensemble Workshops Rhapsody School of Music will also be offering string ensemble workshops that will allow students to experience a group setting designed to improve orchestra rehearsal techniques for all levels, improvisation and alternative music styles. These workshops will conclude with a recital and opportunities to perform around the community at venues to

highlight the student’s hard work and the beautiful classical music they produce.

Starlight Community Theater: 2015 Camp Rising Star Ages: See individual camps below Dates and Times: See individual camps below Location: 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., Phoenix Phone: 623-252-6815 Website: starlightcommunitytheater.com

Musical Drama (Camp 1) Ages: 6-18 years old

Dates and Times: June 15-27; auditions for lead roles, 1-2 p.m.; last Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Performances: June 27, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Drama: From Shakespeare with Love? by Jonathan Dorf (Camp 2) Ages: 13-18 years old Dates and Times: July 13-18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday Performances: July 18, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Musical Drama (Camp 3) Ages: 7-18 years old Dates and Times: July 20 through August 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday through Friday; auditions for lead roles, 1-2 p.m.; last Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Performances: August 1, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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Coach Ryne Holstrom

Matt Downey

Nick Johnson Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Mike Harvey Wrestling photos by Rob Ascherl

The basketball season started in fall 2014 and ended

To start the year, Holstrom’s team looked like nothing

in winter 2015. Though it’s all one season, 2014 and

special, stumbling to a 2-7 start. The low point: a

2015 were completely different stories for the Boulder

30-point whipping at Brophy College Preparatory. As

Creek High School boys’ team.

2014 ended, the Jags had a 7-9 record.

“Coming into the season, we knew there would be a

“The turning point was really during winter break, where

steep learning curve,” said second-year coach Ryne

we avenged our 30-point loss to Brophy and beat

Holstrom, 10-17 in his first season. “We had a lot

them in the opening round of the McClintock Holiday

of guys playing varsity for the first time and had a

Tournament,” said the proud coach.

preseason schedule that pitted us against some of the best teams in the state. We battled tough early on,

After winter break, the Jaguars went on a tear to start

but we were not doing some of the little things that

2015, dashing off six straight wins and losing only

allowed us to convert that effort into wins.”

once in January. February was even better, as BC won a regular season section title, finished third in the

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super sectional tournament and won

“He did an excellent job leading our

the opening round of the playoffs.

team at the point guard position; it

The Jags then ran into a buzzkill

was like having another coach on

called Mesa High School, which

the floor,” Holstrom said of Downey.

defeated BC in the second round

“He attacks the hoop well and has

and ended a surprisingly bright

a great perimeter shot, but one of

season.

his best qualities is making everyone else around him better.”

Holstrom marveled at the democracy

Fellow junior Zack Landrum scored

of the team.

15 second half points in a big section win over Pinnacle, which

“It’s so hard to pick one player in

had dominated BC early in the

the game that stood out,” he said.

season. Landrum averaged just

“This is the case in almost all of

under 10 points for the season. He

our games. We have a very unselfish

blossomed, as did Justin Braun. The

group and all of our guys have

team’s top four scorers were these

sacrificed individual success for

aforementioned juniors and the fifth

overall team success.”

was Mitchell Warner, a sophomore.

Even so, it’s difficult not to single

Hunter White was the only senior

out Nick Johnson, the team’s leading

among the top scorers, coming

scorer at just under 15 points per

in sixth. The only other senior

game. He was a consistent threat all

to play significant minutes was

season, topping 26 points four times

Connor Mcleod. Other contributors

(with a high of 30 against Valley

off the bench on this deep team

Vista High School on January 21).

were juniors Myles Judon, Dylan

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Carroll and Kaler Ruiz; sophomores Listed as 6 feet 4 inches tall and

Kaiden Morton, Marcus Epple and

165 pounds, Johnson’s strong

Elijah Kinsale; and freshman Tristen

season will likely launch him onto

D’Angelo.

the radar of college recruiters.

“They played big minutes when their Next year’s BC team looks like it

names were called,” the coach said.

will be very, very strong. Johnson is just one of the talented juniors who

Look for big things in Holstrom’s

rallied the Jaguars to an outstanding

third season, as the 2015-16

season. Also coming on strong in

Jaguars hope to use this year’s

the second half was Matt Downey,

experience to make a deeper run in

the second leading scorer with 11.1

the playoffs and perhaps even gun

points per game.

for a state title.

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Darian Slaga

Cory Crooks

Coach Ryan Pletnick

Stone Crooks

Branson Tibbs

Girls’ basketball No surprise for the BC girls’ basketball team: Darian

Slaga, who could be named to the all-state team for a

Slaga did what she has done her entire career in

third time, will be playing college ball next year at the

Anthem, leading the team in scoring and playing

University of Portland.

outstanding all-around basketball. After driving BC to a big 50-28 win in the opening round of the state

Wrestling

playoffs, Slaga’s dazzling four years in a Lady Jaguars

It was another fine season for BC wrestling under the

uniform ended with a second round playoff loss to

inspiring coaching of Doug Crooks. The team finished

Dobson.

seventh at the state tournament.

The athletic senior averaged just under 17 points per

“Happy with the finish,” said Crooks. “We took six

game in new coach Ryan Pletnick’s defense-oriented

wrestlers to the state tournament. All wrestled great.”

system. The coach will be without Slaga next season, but has a nucleus of strong young players for the

Two who made it to the state level were his sons,

2015-16 team.

Cory and Stone Crooks. Cory and Branson Tibbs powered through early round victories, then lost

Freshman Sydney Palma emerged as a pleasant

heartbreaking finals matches, finishing second in the

surprise and was the team’s second leading scorer.

state.

Senior Leah Bassik and juniors Ashley Jones and Fiona Billingsley also played big roles in the team’s success.

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Senior Tibbs left it all on the mat in his wrestling

finale, a 3-2 loss to Ryan Farina of Corona del Sol

match, who he lost to in the fourth overtime period,”

High School.

his father and coach said. “Then two matches later, he had the number one seeded wrestler in the weight class

“Branson had a close match and battled hard, needed

from Mesa Mountain View High School, who he lost

a takedown in the third period and wasn’t able to

to in a close 3-0 match. I believe it was the toughest

secure one,” said Crooks. “He was a state finalist two

weight class in Division 1. There were probably five

years in a row; that is a heck of an accomplishment

different kids who could have won that weight class.”

and he had a remarkable wrestling career at BC.” Taber Spray and Kile Pendergraft finished fifth and sixth Though Tibbs fell just short of his goal of bringing a

in their weight classes, respectively.

126-pound state title back to Anthem, his coach is sure of one thing: “He is a great kid who will bounce back

“Kile Pendergraft wrestled his best matches at the

and use it to fuel future goals.”

section and state tournaments,” Crooks noted. “That’s what the goal is, so you can’t ask for any more. It

Wrestling at 132 pounds and going into the final

got him a section title and hardware from the state

match of his junior year, Cory Crooks had only one

tournament. It was a rewarding finish to his wrestling

loss, to Jacquin Olivas of Sunnyside, ranked No. 19

career. Taber Spray was a newcomer to Boulder Creek

in the country. Cory dominated his early rounds at

this year and went from not previously qualifying for

state, setting up a rematch with Olivas in the final. The

the state tournament to a section champion and a fifth

kid from BC matched every move the Sunnyside star

place finisher at state.”

made until overtime, when Olivas pulled out a “sudden victory.”

Blake Labno also made it to the state tournament at the Prescott Valley Event Center. Though he came away

“It was a great match,” said Crooks, “and fun to

with only a first round win before losing to the eventual

watch.”

champion in the second round, his coach was still proud of him.

Cory finished the season with a dazzling 47-2 record; after finishing fourth in his sophomore year and second

“Blake had a tough draw at state, but got some

as a junior, he will try to land a state championship in

invaluable experience and battled for every point and

his senior year.

every minute he was on the mat,” he said.

Cory’s younger and lighter brother, Stone — a state

And as Crooks coaches, it’s not all about wrestling.

runner-up last year as a freshman — didn’t make it to the medal round, though he competed fiercely in the

“I am extremely proud of all the Boulder Creek

120-pound class.

wrestlers and although some fell short of their goals, it will only strengthen them for the challenges they will

“He had a really tough kid from Chandler in his first

face in life,” he said.

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Recipe

Easter Egg Cookies Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

If dying eggs isn’t necessarily your thing, these festive Easter Egg Cookies are a sweet and cheerful addition to any Easter basket or table. A trio of colorful, chocolate-coated egg candies are nestled on top of frosted sugar cookies and dusted with toasted coconut to resemble a bird’s nest. Use your favorite sugar cookie recipe or follow the easy instructions below for a new spring tradition. Kids will love to help with the decorating — and they make great taste testers, as well!

Easter Egg Cookies Yield: 36 cookies

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Set aside.

For the Sugar Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1½ cups granulated sugar 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup sour cream

Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the butter and the sugar in a large mixing bowl for about 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add the beaten egg, vanilla extract and sour cream and continue to mix until well incorporated.

On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients until just absorbed. With clean hands, roll about 1½ tablespoons of the cookie dough into a ball. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Because the dough will spread in the oven, make sure to leave at least 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake the cookies in batches for 8–10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden

For the Frosting ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pinch of salt 4–5 cups powdered sugar Decorating the Cookies 108 pieces Easter egg candies 4 cups shredded coconut, toasted

brown on the edges. Allow them to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

Frosting Directions: Place the butter, vanilla extract and salt into a large mixing bowl. Mix the butter with a whisk or hand mixer until light and fluffy.

Beat in 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk. Continue alternating the powdered sugar and milk until you reach the desired consistency. The frosting should be smooth and thick.

Optional: Add a few drops of food coloring.

Decorating Directions Spread frosting onto each cooled cookie. Place 3 Easter egg candies into the center.

Sprinkle the remainder of the cookie with toasted coconut. Allow to set.

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