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CONTENTS PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Shannon Severson Nigel Spence Suzanne Wright Lara Piu Grace Hill

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WELCOME

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Summer is here and with it comes the hot, hot, hot temperatures. As I write this month’s editorial, we have been advised of an excessive heat warning reaching anywhere from 115 to 120 degrees over the weekend. It goes without saying that if anyone needs to find me and my family, we’ll be in a pool or under misters somewhere — I hope our readers can say the same!

Though Arizona summer is often seen as the equivalent of winter everywhere else — a time to hibernate indoors, albeit next to the air conditioning

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instead of a warm fire — there is still plenty of activity to look forward to across the Valley this time of year. From summer camps to summer concerts, ArtWalks to Freedom Fests, there is no shortage of ways for kids and adults to stay cool (and busy) in the shade.

Whether you’re sticking around through monsoon season or have already booked your getaway to cooler climes, we hope you enjoy every ounce of

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sunshine in the sizzling months ahead. After all, the days only get shorter from here!

Cheers!

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Meet the

Saundersfamily

Writer Grace Hill Photographer Loralei Lazurek

“There are 160 million orphans in the world,” says Linny Saunders. “I can’t adopt them

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

all, but by golly, I want to give it a shot!”

It is with that enthusiastic determination that Linny and her husband, Dwight, have maneuvered through life. During their 37 years of marriage, they have had the honor of being called Mom and Dad not just once, but 14 times. Their family consists of eight girls, six boys and a lot of love. While not many couples set out on having so many children, Linny always knew a large family was in her future.

“I spent my growing up years dreaming of someday being a mom of many — even dreaming that they would be lovingly gathered from around the world,” she says.

Yet when the time came for Linny to start her family, she discovered that bringing a child home was not happening the way she expected. Instead of allowing frustration to enter her heart, Linny decided to see the silver lining in that moment.

“We were unable to have children to start and saw it as a sweet blessing,” Linny explains. “We started Korean adoption, but were told if I got pregnant I had to stop with the adoption.”

The adoption did come to a stop, as Linny became pregnant with the couple’s first child. This was, of course, joyous news for them, but it never changed their minds regarding adoption. Three years after the birth of their daughter, Linny and Dwight

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brought home their first adoptive child, a 4-month-old

They decided then to close Dwight’s law practice and

boy.

enroll in seminary. After graduating, they pastored for 20 years in Virginia, North Carolina and Colorado. It

That was just the beginning of Dwight and Linny’s

was not until a rather unexpected and serious event

adventure. They went on to have two more biological

that Anthem, Arizona became their home.

children and brought home 10 more adopted children, ranging in age from 3 days to 14 years. While those

In November 2011, Dwight and Emma, the fourth

adopted children did not start as Saunders, they

oldest Saunders child, traveled to Africa on a mission

definitely were always meant to be Saunders.

trip. There they visited an orphanage and saw what no one should ever see: a child left to die in a

“Most of the time, the Lord just seems to make us

corner. The child was a 1-year-old girl who weighed a

aware of someone precious who just seems to fit

shocking six pounds. She was given a death sentence

perfectly,” says Linny.

because the orphanage lacked the ability to provide treatment for the fluid that had overtaken her brain.

A similar awareness of God’s direction has been the force behind other decisions. Early on in their

“Emma found her, but immediately ran to get her

marriage, Dwight worked as an attorney in his own

daddy, who was co-leading the team with her,”

law practice. But after some years and much praying,

recounts Linny. “She said, ‘Daddy! Come quick — she’s

Dwight and Linny felt that God was calling them to

dying!’ Together, they sprung into action, advocating

travel down a different path.

for specialized care and taking her for testing at the hospital. Eventually, the director asked Dwight if we

“Dwight had a very successful private law practice for

would be willing to adopt her.”

10 ½ years,” Linny says. “Although he liked being an

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attorney, we felt that we could have a greater influence

As soon as they adopted Ruby, they brought her to

on this big ol’ world by pastoring and pouring into our

Phoenix and went straight into surgery. Thankfully, her

parishioners, as well as our community.”

life was saved; however, her condition requires her to

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stay in close proximity to a neurosurgical center —

Ruby is not the only child Linny and Dwight

she has had five brain surgeries so far — which is

have adopted who has needed special care. Not

why they have now made Arizona their home.

surprisingly, the Saunders have had to rearrange their schedules in order to provide constant care for

While Ruby has been greatly affected by the neglect

these children.

she endured as a child, she is a true miracle and has flourished beyond anything the doctors ever expected.

“Of course, we get weary and no, we do not have

outside help of any kind,” Linny explains. “We

“She signs four signs and hums more than 30

workout most mornings, which I think is a great

songs,” Linny says with pride. “She hums ‘16 Going

stress reliever. Ruby has life-threatening seizures, so

On 17.’ She is amazing.”

one of us is always here. So when we workout, one is home and the other goes.”

Linny has recounted the amazing little girl’s fight for life in her book, “Rescuing Ruby.”

Even with that much work at home, Dwight and Linny still find time to care for the orphans in other

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parts of the world. In 2011, they created a nonprofit called the International Voice of the Orphan. Through this organization, they have provided advocacy, medical procedures and food for orphans in Sri Lanka, India, and West and East Africa.

Their daughter, Emma, has also dedicated her life to caring for orphans. At the young age of 19, she left the United States and made Africa her home. There, she created The Gem Foundation, which provides a home for children with special needs so that they may receive the care they do not often get in Africa.

Emma is not the only Saunders to have the desire to follow in Linny and Dwight’s footsteps. Altogether, the five oldest children have either adopted, are in the process of adopting or have plans to adopt in the future.

Linny and Dwight’s future regarding adoption is not as certain; however, there is always a possibility.

“I don’t think we will ever say, ‘We’re done,’” Linny says. “If the Lord opens the door, we will again.

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Writer Tom Scanlon

ANTHEM’S PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR: Calen Firedancing

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Quoting German-American political philosopher Leo Strauss, Glendale Preparatory Academy describes its educational characteristics as thus: “The Greeks had a beautiful word for ‘vulgarity’; they called it apeirokalia, lack of experience in things beautiful. Liberal education supplies us with experience in things beautiful.”

There is only one word for Calen Firedancing’s achievements at Glendale Prep: beautiful.

Calen grew up in Anthem, but chose to follow his older brother, Kristoff, at Glendale Prep, seeking the kind of beauteous, liberal education recommended by Strauss (1899-1973).

“It’s a really unique school,” Calen says, shortly after graduation. “We read a lot of philosophy, which makes it different from most schools. It emphasizes the moral life, being a good person, doing community service.

It’s about being a member of society. It’s enabled me to be one of most educated kids in America.”

And he has the award to prove that.

In May, U.S. Secretary of Education John King announced Calen was selected as a 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

“Firedancing is one of 160 outstanding American high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence,

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Calen Firedancing

leadership, citizenship, service and contribution to

to serve the local community (food bank drive) and

school and community,” according to a press release.

internationally (book drive).”

Calen and his 159 co-scholars were honored at the White House during the third week of June. He was

Calen was also a leader in athletics, a four-year

in his last days of high school when he made the list,

soccer player who was captain his senior year, leading

selected out of 2,600 applicants around the country.

the team to a 13-5-1 record. He also ran on the cross-country and track teams.

The first thing that probably caught the selection committee’s collective eye was Calen’s eye-popping

Calen was the only Phoenix-area 2016 Presidential

4.86 GPA. But the Presidential Scholar program is

Scholar, and one of just two from Arizona (Tucson’s

about more than just grades.

Natalie Ezeugwu is the other).

“Some of the things that probably came out of my

“It’s really a high honor,” he reflects. “I’m really excited

application were that unlike some kids, I didn’t come

to go to D.C. and participate with a lot of politicians.”

from a very privileged background,” Calen says. “I had

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to work really hard for my achievements. And one of

The trip to the capital fittingly launches Calen’s post-

the things that probably came out was dedication to

high school career, as he plans to study political

community, giving back … I’m one of the leaders at

science at Williams College in Massachusetts. In

my school on a community service team that works

addition to a full-ride scholarship, Calen will receive

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$5,000 per summer for research. It

Indeed, his grandmother notes that

was a tough choice, but Calen went

Calen tested as gifted when he

with Williams over Yale, which also

attended Diamond Canyon School

accepted him.

in Anthem.

Calen was born in Los Angeles,

“Yet he has never been lifted up

moving to Arizona when he was

with pride,” she says. “He has a

5. He is thankful for the strong

strong sense of fairness and a

family that helped shape him: older

love for all people. He has always

brother, Kristoff, now a senior at

been well-liked and respected

Baylor University; mother, Wind

by teachers, peers and church

Firedancing; and grandmother,

members alike.”

Barbara Walker.

What’s been most impressive about “My grandma is one of the most

Calen? His grades? Scholarships?

influential people in my life — she’s

Awards?

done so much for me,” Calen says. “My mom is one of strongest

“I have always been impressed,”

women I know. She raised me as

his grandmother says, “by how

a single mother. My brother is my

respectful he is toward everyone.

best friend and a huge part of

He really does not meet strangers.

what I am.”

He is a great thinker and well-read in the classics. He will make a

The Firedancing name reflects

great lawyer and judge one day —

the family roots in the Choctaw

and he is well-loved by his family,

Nation of Oklahoma. Calen is

especially Grandma.”

predominantly African-American and says, “My African-American heritage

Calen’s family members have quite

is one of the most important

a bit to beam about, as Calen

things in my life, and has hugely

read and analyzed the likes of

shaped my experience growing up.

Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau,

Being a black kid in mostly white

Hobbes and Marx in high school.

schools and communities often

His Glendale Prep years formed a

felt alienating, but coming to love

strong foundation for what he will

and own my background has been

learn at Williams College, founded

the most formative part of high

in 1793, and recently named U.S.

school. It helped spur in me a love

News and World Report’s No. 1

of social justice, which is a large

college for liberal arts.

reason I am pursuing a career in policy and government.”

When he returns to Anthem on school breaks, it is likely that

Calen thinks his family and friends

Calen Firedancing’s mind will

will be “a little sad” when he goes

be increasingly beautiful, in a

off to college, “but also happy and

Straussian way.

proud.”

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COMMUNITY arts // announcements // culture Writer Grace Hill

JULY 1-SEPT. 5 ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER EXHIBIT: THE WORLD OF GIANT INSECTS Get ready to creep and crawl with giant insects at the Arizona Science Center. Each animated, gigantic insect has its own unique sequence of movement and sound, made possible with the latest robotic technology. See website for prices and times. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., azscience.org.

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ANTHEM

ANNOUCEMENTS

HIDDEN IN THE HILLS CHOOSES COVER ARTIST Scottsdale artist Linda Korstad’s “Wishing and Hoping” was selected as the featured art piece for the 20th Annual Hidden in the Hills artist directory cover. Korstad is a mixed media sculptor who loves working with clay and found objects to create pieces that are whimsical and quirky. For more information, visit sonoranartsleague.org.

PROMUSICA ARIZONA SUPPORTERS RAISE $20,000

THE ORCHARD PHX COMPLETES SECOND PHASE The Orchard PHX, a new restaurant and

ProMusica Arizona Chorale and

retail complex in central Phoenix, now

Orchestra supporters topped their

has all of its pieces in place with the

goal of raising $20,000 in 20 days with more than $21,000 in total donations for the 20/20 Perfect Vision Campaign. The support makes it possible for ProMusica Arizona

opening of Luci’s at the Orchard and Splurge. Luci’s is a healthy marketplace selling sandwiches, coffee, juice, bread and ready-to-go items, with a dogfriendly patio and full bar. Call-in orders may be picked up at the drive-thru.

Retail items such as gifts and kitchen

ANTHEM CAR SERVICE OPENS FOR BUSINESS

Chorale and Orchestra to continue to bring beautiful music to the

for gelato topped with your choice of

Anthem Car Service, a division of

community. This fall, ProMusica

18 ingredients. Gelato pops, gelato-in-

Southwest Sedan Service, is a 24/7 taxi business dedicated to Anthem and nearby areas. All vehicles are insured

Arizona Chorale and Orchestra will begin its 14th season, consisting of

and drivers have completed transpor-

an eclectic mix of music and multi-

tation classes, background checks,

sensory experiences that promise to

fingerprinting and physicals. For more information, contact Anthem Car Service, 623-999-2145; or Southwest Sedan Service, 602-481-0894.

gadgets are also sold. At Splurge, look

fused drinks, sorbet and candy are also available. The new venues join Pomelo, a full-service restaurant at The Orchard PHX. For more information, visit facebook.com/theorchardphx.

engage and entertain audiences. For more information on PMAZ and the 2016-17 season, visit pmaz.org.

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JULY 11-16, 18-30

JULY 30, 31

CAMP RISING STAR

CASTING CALL FOR DISNEY’S ALADDIN KIDS

Starlight Community Theater’s

Children ages 6-11 can audition

2016 Camp Rising Star has

for Musical Theatre of Anthem’s

two more summer sessions

Disney’s “Aladdin KIDS.” General

for youth wanting to explore

vocal auditions, July 30; dance

theater. Session 2, held July

call, July 31. Check website

11-16, is for teens ages 13-

for audition times. Musical

18, while Session 3, held July

Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N.

18-30, is for youth and teens

Vision Way, 623-336-6001,

ages 7-18. Check website for

musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

details. Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr., 623-252-6815, starlightcommunitytheater.com.

JULY 18-29

SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE Musical Theatre of Anthem’s 2016 Summer Performing Arts Institute provides youth ages 6-18 with a two-week musical theater intensive where experienced instructors will teach them dance, tap, voice, acting and improv. $375. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, 623-336-6001, musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

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Youth Scene

JULY 30, 31 CASTING CALL FOR 13 THE MUSICAL

Musical Theatre of Anthem is holding auditions for “13 The Musical,” a hilarious, comingof-age story. Participants must be 12-15 years old. General vocal auditions, July 30; dance call, July 31. Check website for audition times. Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42323 N. Vision Way, 623-336-6001, musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

JULY 30, 31, AUG. 1, 6, 7, 8

NVSO’S YOUTH ORCHESTRA MEMBER AUDITIONS Come audition to join the 2016-17 season of North Valley Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Orchestra. Advanced string players are encouraged to audition if they can attend weekly rehearsals and commit to the necessary practice. 623-980-4628, northvalleysymphony.org.

*NVSO Youth Orchestra pictured.

*NVSO Youth Orchestra pictured.

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JULY 15

RASCAL FLATTS AT AK-CHIN PAVILION With seven platinum albums to their credit (five of which are multi-platinum), Rascal Flatts have sent 12 singles to the top of Billboard’s country chart, from 2002’s “These Days” to 2012’s “Banjo.” The Rhythm & Roots Tour also features an opening set by Kelsea Ballerini. $30.75-$60.50. 7:30 p.m. AkChin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., 602-254-7200, ak-chinpavilion.com.

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GOO GOO DOLLS AT COMERICA THEATRE the premier ‘90s contemporary

DIXIE CHICKS AT AK-CHIN PAVILION

pop/rock acts. The Goo Goo

The multi-platinum, Grammy-

Dolls recently released a new

winning country music

album, “Boxes,” the band’s

superstars with hit songs like

first album as a duo featuring

“Landslide” and “Wide Open

Johnny Rzeznik and Robby

Spaces” are making their big

Takac, following the departure

return after being relatively

of drummer Mike Malinin.

out of the public spotlight for

$48.50-$89.50. 7 p.m. Comerica

several years. $42-$146. 7 p.m.

Theatre, 400 W. Washington St.,

Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd

602-379-2800,

Ave., 602-254-7200,

comericatheatre.com.

ak-chinpavilion.com.

Relive the sounds from one of

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PHILLIP PHILLIPS AT COMERICA THEATRE “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips co-headlines in this national tour alongside Matt Nathanson, whose work is a blend of folk and rock music. $39.50-$49.50. 7 p.m. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., 602-379-2800, comericatheatre.com.

JULY 28

MARTINA MCBRIDE AT CELEBRITY THEATRE Powerhouse country music singer-songwriter-producer Martina McBride is on the road in support of her 13th studio album, “Reckless.” Seating at this historic venue is in the round. $60-95. 8 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com.

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Andrew Yancy

Writer Peni Long

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Awarded: The Rotary Club of Anthem Annual Scholarships

The Rotary Club of Anthem recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to North Valley high school students during their May graduation and recognition ceremonies. Chosen from a record number of applicants, this year’s recipients are Karley Pillsbury and Brionna Raum (Anthem Preparatory Academy), Marcella Baietto and Ashley Jones (Boulder Creek High School), and Andrew Yancy (Sandra Day O’Connor High School).

Each scholarship supports full-time enrollment at any accredited community college, trade school or four-year college or university for the 2016-17 academic year. Applicants were sought from the two public high schools serving Anthem, as well as from any Anthem senior attending a private or parochial high school in the region. School counselors help to identify qualified students and spread the word about the scholarship program.

It’s not an easy process. Each applicant is asked to submit information on academic standing (GPA 3.0 or above required), advanced placement or honors courses taken, community involvement and extracurricular activities. For the first time this year, applicants were also asked to submit an essay describing how the things they think, say or do in a chosen career will be beneficial to others — a request based on the principles of Rotary International.

“The Anthem Rotary received 32 scholarship applications this year, far exceeding our expectations and the number of applications in previous years,” says Ken Hedman, Rotary Club of Anthem

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Marcella Baietto and Ashley Jones

Scholarship Committee chair. “With so many really qualified students, our committee had a particularly challenging time reaching consensus on the five winners.” All of the applicants had impressive credentials, demonstrated leadership and were committed to service to the Anthem community.

The Rotary Club of Anthem has now awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniors. Past scholarship winners are invited to attend Rotary meetings and share their experiences.

“When the students come to a meeting and tell us what they are doing and their hopes for the future, it solidifies how much benefit this program has on our community and how much it supports our guiding premise, ‘Service Above Self,’” says Rotary Club of Anthem president, Don Whitman.

The Rotary Club of Anthem also sponsors Interact Clubs at Boulder Creek and Sandra Day O’Connor High Schools. Interact — or International Action — gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. anthemrotary.org

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A Piece of History CARTWRIGHT’S ARIZONA HISTORY DINNERS

Writer Amanda Christmann

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In many ways, Cave Creek has escaped the pen strokes of time. Sports cars still share the road with horses and there are just as many Tony Lamas as there are Christian Louboutins. For well over a century, time has not managed to erase all that has made Cave Creek special, and if Cave Creek restaurateurs Eric Flatt and John Malcolm have their way, the history and lore that made it great will live on through stories and song.

Arizona has always been a place where people do things a little differently. Perhaps it’s something about the dry desert air that makes us feel a little more relaxed and closer to one another. We don’t have to sit in the glow of a campfire to connect through stories and common history; we just need to share a good meal, imbibe in a drink or two and make new memories while sharing old ones.

It’s not a stretch for a place like Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House to carry on Arizona traditions. The restaurant is named after the Cartwright family, which was among the first and most successful pioneer families to settle the area. For a century, the Cartwright Range was one of the largest cattle ranches around, and it has been said that it was the oldest Arizona ranch to remain in the same family for more than three generations.

For a decade and a half, Flatt, Malcolm and their handpicked staff have carefully molded and nurtured the restaurant to honor the pioneers who struggled through the harsh desert climate to create a foundation for all the amenities and conveniences we enjoy today.

The two did the same for Cartwright’s older brother of a restaurant, Tonto Bar and Grill, now 21 years old, which celebrates the Native Americans who left their marks on area history for centuries before westward expansion began.

If each restaurant was a painting, it would be filled with the most striking of details, every color carefully selected and blended, each stroke a surprise for the eyes; there is nothing routine or plain about

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the menus, quality or service in either Tonto Bar and

diminishing art of storytelling and preservation of a

Grill or Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House. Each has

bygone era that is slowly fading into the annals of

accrued its own list of prestigious awards, but more

time. For the sixth year in a row, Flatt and Malcolm

importantly, they’ve become part of the ongoing story

are continuing that tradition by partnering with some

and flavor of Cave Creek for visitors and Creekers alike.

of Arizona’s most notable raconteurs to share the tales and tunes of Arizona in the most unique — and

“Today, we try our best to exemplify the spirit of

delicious — way. There’s no better way to experience

those who invested in the land, the animals and the

the fun than at the annual Cartwright’s Sanderson

people of this area,” said Flatt. “From the sustainable

Lincoln Arizona History Dinner series events, which

food sources we use to the atmospheres we create,

kicked off May 11 and run through October 26.

everything we do is about preserving the legacy of those who came before us.”

“I have always been a history buff, so this is just as fun for me as it is for the people who come to enjoy

Part of their mission is creating a home for the

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it,” Flatt said. “It gives me an opportunity to connect

with the community by doing

herb butter, roasted sunchokes

something a little different, and

and tri-color quinoa topped with

people have been really enjoying

Queen Creek Mexican lime oil; and

themselves and one another every

oven-roasted heritage turkey with

year.”

hand-foraged Arizona mushrooms, spinach and chervil gnocchi topped

Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House

with stewed tomato chutney.

will be the place to gather every other Wednesday for stories,

“The menu this year has really

songs and sagas from some of

been kicked up a notch,” said Flatt,

the Valley’s most colorful and

an impressive feat considering the

knowledgeable tale-spinners.

over-the-top excellence in previous years. “Chef Brett Vibber is an

Each history dinner begins with

Arizona native, and he relishes in

no-host cocktails in the Cartwright’s

local history as much as I do. He

Sonoran Ranch House Ranch

puts so much care into this event

Room, followed by a mouthwatering

that people who come can taste

three-course, Sonoran-inspired meal

his dedication.”

carefully prepared by top-ranking chef Brett Vibber and talented

“History is what this area is all

pastry chef Amanda Crick. This

about,” added Flatt, a Colorado

event is a local favorite. Reserve

native. “For many of us, it’s why we

your spot early or you may miss

come here, and it’s why we stay.”

out!

And it’s why we especially enjoy This year, Cartwright’s Sanderson

events like the Cartwright’s

Lincoln Arizona History Dinners

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will feature presentations by the

Dinners.

state’s most sought-after speakers, including Marshall Trimble, Dolan

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Ellis and Charlie LeSueur. There will

by phone, and complete menus and

also be a special partnership with

speaker dates are posted on the

Cave Creek Museum on one special

Cartwright’s website.

night of fun and feasting.

No matter what kind of horsepower Dinners include unique course

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Writer Peni Long Photography Brandon Tigrett

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Dog is my copilot

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With a magnanimous mission and a memorable name, Dog Is My Copilot (DIMC) has saved thousands of animals’ lives, flying abandoned pets to new furever homes across the country.

Combining their talents and a shared passion for helping the helpless and bringing hope and happiness to animals and families, DIMC co-founders Judy Zimet and Peter Rork have created a process to identify and retrieve unwanted animals in one part of the country and fly them to other states with a greater demand for adoptable pets.

It’s a job that requires dedication, coordination and, of course, funding, but it’s one that has resulted in saving more than 4,000 animals since June 2012 — a number that is amazing in itself, but even more meaningful when compared to the estimated 10,000 animals euthanized daily across the United States because no one in their home area wants them.

For Zimet and Rork, it’s all about making a bigger dent against that number.

“By understanding the markets and orchestrating the right connections, we can find and fly adoptable passengers to new, welcoming cities and towns,” Zimet says.

“Sometimes, it all happens within hours of scheduled euthanasia.”

In her “real job,” Zimet is a real estate and contract attorney based in Scottsdale as well as a real estate agent, but she is also a longtime supporter of animal welfare groups and uses her skills to serve as DIMC’s ground control, media coordinator and organizer. Rork lives in Wyoming and is retired from the medical field. He is now DIMC’s pilot and navigator.

“He just wanted to fly planes and be with dogs,” Zimet says. Longtime friends who are both widowed, Zimet and Rork now use their considerable skills working with each other across state lines in a unique business model that finds, relocates and saves animals.

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Zimet’s job begins with finding the nonprofits and

“There is no ‘typical’ flight,” says Zimet. “I create

shelters who have an overabundance of adoptable

flights based on needs from both the origination and

pets within the flight range of the group’s two

destination shelters, flight costs and pilot time. I work

planes, a Cessna 206 Stationair and a Cessna 208B

the information like a puzzle in order to save the

Grand Caravan. From there, the process involves

most animals with the most economic fuel cost, the

ensuring that animals have been screened by

most humane hours for the pilot and the needs of

medical personnel and have medical certificates, and

the many animal rescue groups who contact me.”

arranging transportation to a designated airport for loading in crates suitable for flying.

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DIMC transports anywhere from 40 to 150 animals

on one flight, which costs about $2,000. Considering fuel, hangar costs and insurance, it generally costs about $75 per animal. But Zimet says it makes sense — and cents.

“Flying an animal to safety has to be less expensive, or equal to, the cost of housing that same animal in an overcrowded shelter and then euthanizing the animal,” she explains. “The animals we fly are adopted faster because they are placed in areas where those animals are in high demand. Therefore, the shelters expend fewer resources to care for these animals and euthanasia costs are eliminated.”

Some areas of the country have an abundance of large dogs, for example, but adopters want small ones; other areas have the reverse situation, so it’s a matter of matching the two.

The DIMC routes cover 11 states in the Rocky Mountain and Pacific regions. From her Scottsdale home office, Zimet organizes the flight plan from an airport closest to the home base of the animals needing new homes to an airport closest to their destination. The planes have the ability to fly into not only commercial airports, but also onto small local airstrips. This way, animals coming from or going to rural areas have a greater opportunity to reach a new home because DIMC can access smaller local airstrips.

As an example of the strategy and complexity of flight planning, the Scottsdale flight depicted in the photos in this article originated two days prior in Montana, where DIMC houses its airplanes. The flight went from Montana to Roswell, New Mexico, where the pilot stayed overnight.

The next morning, 95 animals were boarded and flown from Roswell to Denver, where half deplaned, and then on to a Salt Lake City suburb where the remaining deplaned. The pilot then flew to Scottsdale for an overnight stay.

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to Boise, Idaho, and were met by All Valley Animal

originating in Montana, Zimet and Rork continue to

Care Center and Idaho Humane Society personnel.

find, fly and save animals from being euthanized in

From Boise, the pilot flew to Merced, California,

a seemingly endless cycle. They have even higher

where he spent the night. The next morning, a

goals this year because one of the two planes

record 127 cats and dogs climbed on board and

recently purchased is a bigger model. With it, Zimet

were flown to Scappoose, Oregon and Everett,

says, “We expect to increase the number of animals

Washington.

transported from 1,000 to 3,000 per year — 2,000 more animals a year finding new furever homes with

“This trip is not really unique,” Zimet notes. “We

happy families.”

plan each trip carefully around meeting the demand on both ends of each segment. Volunteers meet

So Zimet will be even busier locating, planning,

and greet, and our furry cargo is off to find new

arranging and communicating — filling a need that

families, sometimes within hours of being deplaned.

many of us had no idea even existed.

All Valley had an adoption event right after we landed and many were immediately adopted.”

From logistics and planning in Arizona and flights

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FIELD OF

BIG DREAMS

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA

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Writer Shannon Severson Photographer Lacy Kruger

Baseball is the ultimate American game. The national

in North Scottsdale and their motto: “Every child deserves

pastime, mom and apple pie all rolled into one glorious

the chance to play baseball.”

notion that blends the seemingly incongruous images of perfectly manicured fields and empty dirt lots, and calls

MLAZ offers children, teens and adults with disabilities or

to mind the skilled, sinewy power hitters wielding Louisville

special needs the opportunity to experience the joy of

Sluggers in palatial stadiums in almost equal measure to

playing baseball in either a non-competitive or competitive

dusty little kids swinging sticks on neighborhood streets.

format, removing barriers and providing one-on-one

In essence, it’s a game that can be enjoyed and played

assistance, often hands-on, by a crew of community

by just about anyone.

ambassador buddies. The turf is rubberized and the bases are flat for easy maneuverability by those who use

But for children with disabilities, there are barriers in the

wheelchairs or other devices to get around, or struggle

traditional version of baseball that prevent them from

with an uneven gait.

playing and enjoying the Grand Old Game with their typical peers. Enter the Miracle League of Arizona (MLAZ)

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“The Miracle League stadium is the only stadium in the

world that is totally accessible to athletes with disabilities,” says MLAZ board president Al Maag. “Our new field and seating, restrooms and playground — everything has been thoughtfully planned out to accommodate our athletes and families.”

The brainchild of Dan Haren Sr. whose son, Danny Haren, played for the Arizona Diamondbacks; baseball legend Harmon Killebrew; Lee Klein; thenboard president Frank Udvare and his brother, Gene, the organization received an initial grant of $380,000 from the team in 2008 and secured land via a donated lease from the Scottsdale Unified School District. An initial major capital campaign raised $1.83 million for the construction of the state-of-the art facility, which also boasts flat dugout areas, a scoreboard and sound system.

Continued grants from the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority and Thunderbirds Charities followed in 2013, allowing the addition of picnic areas, an adaptive playground, barbecues and the first and only Miracle League batting cage facility in the country for athletes to hone their skills before games. Families are never charged a fee to play; support comes from community fundraisers to help cover the annual operating costs, and the board is always looking to expand.

“We want to make the Miracle League in Scottsdale the best experience for special needs families,” says Maag. “We want more athletes, more volunteers and always more donors and corporations who want to associate their brand with our significant and vital activities for special needs kids. Many want to help because they have an affected family member or good friend, or they wish that a loved one could have played ball in the past, so they get involved now to help this next generation be able to play. We hope for more Miracle Leagues to pop up across Phoenix and would like to help mentor, advise and be a model for other fields throughout the United States.”

Executive director Cassandra Switalski oversees the program that has grown to nearly 200 athletes on 10 teams, ranging in ages from 4 to adult. There is a personal connection for Switalski, as her two brothers with special needs have been playing on the MLAZ field since day one.

“I played sports all through high school and college and my family was always there supporting me,” says Switalski. “Now, I get to turn the tables and support my brothers and their friends, cheering them on. That is what it’s all about.”

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LEFT TO RIGHT: JACKSON ENSMINGER AND ADRIAN ENGELMEIER

before his older brother, Danny, was diagnosed with, and

now his favorite position is catcher because, he says, “You

eventually passed away from, acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

don’t have to stand around the whole time.”

“I was completely blindsided by Adrian’s autism diagnosis,”

“Choosing Miracle League for baseball was a huge

says Doña. “He was non-verbal, had no emotional

step,” says Engelmeier. “When he first transitioned to the

recognition and had so many needs, appointments and

competitive league, he was the smallest and youngest, but

services. I had to learn to be his advocate, but I see that

the older kids accepted him right away. It has made such a

Adrian prepared me for his brother’s illness. My boys helped

difference in his self-esteem. When your child has something

me learn how to take care of them.”

he loves so much, you make the time and dedicate to it.”

Years of early intervention therapies in their native Minnesota

And it’s not just Adrian on the field. His older sister, Domini,

helped him make huge strides, and today he is a child who

takes time out of her busy jiu-jitsu training schedule to be

loves to chat everyone up and make jokes. When the family,

a buddy to Adrian and the kids on his team. The family

who lives in Gilbert, heard about MLAZ from family friends

makes the trek to Scottsdale an average of three times per

who also had a son with autism, they decided that despite

week and feels fortunate to get to know the other MLAZ

the distance and having no baseball experience, it was

families.

something Adrian should try. He took to it immediately and

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“Adrian has a teammate who is partially blind, but bats it out of the park,” says Doña. “He has it figured out!”

Four-year-old Jackson Ensminger was born with myelomeningocele spina bifida, which affects the nervous system, bones, muscles and organs. He uses a wheelchair to get around, as he has no movement in his lower extremities. His parents, Amy and Ryan, first heard about MLAZ from their physical therapist.

“I was enthralled when I heard about it,” says Amy. “I was so impressed when we met Cassandra, the coaches and staff. They are so great with him. Jackson is outgoing and silly and can be shy about new things, but he has really opened up and progressed. He loves playing baseball.”

In fact, when Jackson first began, the loud crowd noises were distressing, so the game announcer would ask the crowd to cheer only by waving their hands, not clapping or yelling. After a few weeks, he became so comfortable that he now enjoys the cheers and clapping. Jackson opts to use a special standing wheelchair that allows him to be secured in a brace so he can be upright in the batter’s box. The smooth field surface allows him to freely hit, catch and throw the ball — which he says is his favorite part.

Since children with his condition can be prone to obesity, Jackson’s family is grateful for a physically active outlet, and overcoming the challenge of trying baseball has now prompted him to try equine therapy. Amy believes that taking a chance on baseball has opened up Jackson’s world to trying and doing more than he ever would have before. His world has expanded through the power of his adventurous spirit … and a little help from the game of baseball.

It’s stories like these that keep Maag coming back to the stadium week after week.

“Prior to Miracle League, I had no real experience with people who have special needs, and I’ve come to a whole different realization of the world,” says Maag. “I go to at least one game every Saturday and I always leave with a smile and a good feeling about life. If our kids can show that they can overcome obstacles, so can anyone.” mlaz.org

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DRIVE BY BLESSINGS HELPING VETS, FINDING HOPE

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Sometimes, the best remedy for a broken heart is reaching

Writer Shannon Severson Photograher Loralei Lazurek

They suggested we find a veterans’ shelter.”

out to help others. Less than a year ago, Karynda and Brandon Kearns’ family was experiencing the hardest time

The Kearnses found MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force)

of their lives. Their youngest sons, Owen and Aiden, were

House, a Catholic Charities transitional living shelter for

suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after enduring

male veterans who are homeless or at immediate risk

severe emotional trauma. Karynda struggled to keep a

of homelessness. The 49 veterans at MANA House are

brave face for her children, but felt they were all stuck in

screened for health and criminal backgrounds and commit

an endless cycle of painful thoughts.

to working with fellow veterans on staff to implement a plan of action for their future. Many suffer from PTSD and

“About three weeks after that trauma, I decided we

are working for a fresh start. When they’re ready, they

needed to do something to get our minds off of our own

receive employment and housing resources to eventually

difficulties,” says Karynda. “I went to the kids for ideas

live on their own.

and they suggested we create ‘blessing bags’ to hand out to the homeless as we drove by.”

“There was just something about the place,” says Karynda.

“Anywhere else we went, my boys had anxiety, but there

The boys designed a logo themselves, filled plastic zip

was a level of comfort and safety they felt immediately.”

bags with water, basic toiletries and snacks — and Drive

By Blessings was born.

Soon, those mountains of blessing bags became mountains of food. Karynda and her boys signed up to

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“When we focused on making the bags, we began to heal

prepare and serve one meal per month and learned that

from what happened to us,” says Karynda. “By mid-July,

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we were sitting on hundreds of bags and needed a place

residents, leftovers were a good thing. MANA House feeds

to donate them, so I went to the boys again for ideas.

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one meal is served on Sundays, leaving the men on

he would send his family after Christmas. Watching

their own for the rest of the day. Hearing this inspired

Karynda, Aiden and Owen helping others as a means

the Kearns’ next mission: serve homemade food,

to deal with their own trauma inspired him, first to

prepared with love, on as many Sundays as possible.

become the home’s cook and, after moving out, to continue his involvement in helping other veterans

“I wanted to get more kids down there — to get entire

through Drive By Blessings.

families involved,” says Karynda. “We serve the food as if they were guests in our homes. You can see on

“I saw this family,” says Wilson, “and while the details

their faces that many have been beaten up by life. We

of my struggle and theirs are miles apart, the battle

spend time sitting down and engaging in conversation

is the same. This family gets it. To see them —

to make them feel like part of our family. If we can get

specifically the boys — fighting through it and coming

volunteers down to MANA House, they will be touched

out on the right side of things. … I was in a place

to serve again or serve in a bigger capacity. The kids

where I had no hope. They showed up at the right time

and the vets love it. We are told time and time again

and I thought, ‘If these guys can do it and be happy,

how the presence of kids really boosts morale.”

there’s hope.’”

Brian Wilson, a veteran of both the Army and Navy,

Drive By Blessings now serves three to four meals per

is one who has benefited from Drive By Blessings and

month and even took over serving Christmas dinner,

now works as a meal volunteer coordinator. He came

after Luke Air Force Base was unable to do so any

to MANA House after leaving an abusive relationship

longer. Community donations came flooding in, and

with nothing but the clothes on his back, deeply

every resident received gifts. Karynda notes that the

depressed and out of options. He was to the point of

event was really the pinnacle of her own family’s

of planning his own demise, even composing the letter

recovery from the difficult year they had experienced.

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For Wilson, it cemented his decision to keep going.

It was during this time that Karynda visited Ronnie, a former MANA House resident who wanted to give back by helping Drive

By Blessings. The pride he took in having his own place was clear, but Karynda noticed that his furnishings consisted of a single camp chair and a pile of blankets in place of a bed — the lone resource in Phoenix for vets in need of household items simply couldn’t keep up with demand.

Inspiration hit again: Drive By Blessings’ next mission was to furnish Ronnie’s apartment, which then grew into full-blown efforts to move veterans, and sometimes their families, into apartments fully furnished with high-quality items. Everything from beds and couches to pots and pans, cleaning supplies and the first load of groceries is provided by a volunteer army assembled by Karynda and her boys. An after-care coordinator checks in on the vets, even driving some to chemotherapy appointments and including them in family barbecues and church events.

“These guys work so hard to recover and then move into an empty apartment,” says Karynda. “We can remove that stress and fill that need, welcoming them into their new homes.”

Drive By Blessings has now helped move and furnish the apartments of 14 veterans, with many more to come.

The Kearns’ three-car garage is overflowing with donations, and Drive By Blessings now awaits IRS approval to become an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Currently, the charity’s biggest need is additional storage.

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Like Wilson, many volunteers are former MANA House residents, and Karynda endeavors to further employ veterans to help run the foundation.

“We instill the power of serving into our vets,” says Karynda. “It can help to give them purpose and keep them from feeling isolated and depressed. It’s confirmation that what we are doing is working, and it really matters.”

Karynda insists that helping veterans has ultimately benefited her family more than they could have imagined.

“We are stronger, better and wiser for what we have gone through,” says Karynda. “We have found purpose from it.” drivebyblessingsaz.org facebook.com/drivebyblessingsaz

How to help: Currently, Drive By Blessings’ biggest needs are a moving truck, storage location or a corporate sponsor to help out financially. Additional needs are as follows:

•Shelving to organize current donation supply •Groups to serve meals at MANA House

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Paper Dresses Annie Lopez

Writer Donna Kublin Photography Loralei Lazurek

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Over the pa O

ver the past several decades, nationally exhibited artist Annie Lopez has consistently created new bodies of work exploring a variety of subjects.

Through it, she presents a dialogue about race, stereotypes, the local art world, relationships and family, all done with a combination of frankness and humor.

A fourth-generation Phoenix resident, Lopez was recently honored with the 2016 Governor’s Arts Award for individual artist. Her work has been exhibited at museums across the country, including “Paper!” at the Phoenix Art Museum; “American Voices” at the Smithsonian Institution; “The Show” at the Museum of Fine Arts in Santa Fe; “In Celebration: A Century of Arizona Women Artists,” which traveled throughout Arizona; and, most recently, “Cyanotypes: Photography’s Blue Period” at the Worcester Art Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts. Two of her pieces are currently on exhibit at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been given solo exhibits at the Phoenix Art Museum, University of Arizona, Arizona State University and MARS Artspace.

Part of the Phoenix art scene since 1982, Lopez at first struggled to gain recognition for her fine art photography. Establishment decision-makers referred to her work as “too Chicano,” deciding that entirely based on her name, while Hispanic decision-makers told her it was “not Chicano enough.” Neither group saw her as who she was and what she is today: an amazing visual storyteller that defies any category.

Instead of taking their comments as obstacles, though, Lopez began poking fun at them in her work. In her “Hispanic” series, which she started in the mid-1980s and continues today, she selected images and comments from all the differing voices: those telling her that she wasn’t Mexican enough, such as her mother saying “You’ll never get a man to marry you if you don’t learn to make tortillas;” Latina magazines telling her how to look and dress; and negative comments based upon assumptions about her heritage, her skin color and her name.

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For Lopez, art is very personal. Creating art from

other means and materials that would push her

her experience, she crafts visual stories that are

work beyond traditional bounds. In a workshop she

unique and tells them with a powerful combination

attended in the late 1980s, she was introduced to

of straight-forwardness and humor, which makes her

cyanotype processes and how it could be used in her

personal experience universal — something relatable

photography.

to everyone.

Invented by Sir John Herschel in 1842, cyanotypes She does this by using family photographs, vintage

are photographs with a distinctive Prussian blue

found photos, personal letters and short stories. The

tonality produced by treating paper with an iron-salt

images and the statements she makes through her art

solution. The treated paper can be developed using

continue to evolve from her early photographic work.

only the sun, which made cyanotypes a favored technique among amateur photographers through the

As Lopez grew as an artist and storyteller, she sought

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turn of the 20th century. Contemporary artists have

recently revived the process, manipulating the medium to varied expressive effects.

Lopez loved it. She felt she could capture more of what she intended with this medium rather than just black and white film.

Her cyanotype series titled, “Almost Real History of Art in Phoenix” was purchased by the Phoenix Art Museum. As a truth teller, some of the text does not reflect well on past decisions of the museum, such as asking local artists to contribute art for fundraisers so the museum could buy art from people living elsewhere. Nevertheless, it is part of their permanent collection.

In 2012, Lopez received the Contemporary Forum Mid-Career Artist Award, which recognizes sustained excellence and commitment, and she was asked to create a series of works to display at the Phoenix Art Museum.

It seemed a somewhat daunting task for her since the exhibit space was the very large lobby with few walls and called for 3-D, sculptural forms, rather than her framed artwork. She didn’t know what she was going to do.

At the same time in her life, she was emotionally absorbed with helping her father in his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. It was difficult for her, but it inspired the creation of a work titled, “Remnants of Long Term Memory” about her father’s Alzheimer’s, which is covered in his handwriting. The project also inspired new medium used in a unique way.

“I’m always exploring what to print on,” said Lopez, who had begun to print her cyanotypes on paper used to wrap tamales. “My family made tamales every Christmas, so that came to mind as a possibility.” Having success with it, she thought there had to be another purpose that she could use them for.

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the qualities of the tamale paper were perfect for the

art, and includes images of her actual report card. “Fire

application.”

Took What Was Left of Us” is about an arson fire that destroyed her family’s business a year after her father

Combining her skills at photography, storytelling,

died. The dress is covered in fire reports from the

cyanotypes, sewing (she has made her own clothes since

investigation (or lack thereof, according to Lopez) by the

she was 8 years old), Lopez made her first dresses

Phoenix Fire Department.

using tamale paper. The created dresses transformed photographs into sculptural forms and were perfect for

The pieced together images on tamale paper form

the lobby space.

the fabric from which the dress pattern is cut. Once imagined, each image takes about 20 minutes to

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The show featured 14 paper dresses created from old

print and each dress takes 20 to 40 sheets of tamale

patterns, with each dress connecting to moments in

paper. As she designs the dress, the prints are crafted,

her life. For example, one dress titled, “C Student,” is

arranged, added to and recreated as needed to tell her

about receiving a C on her first grade report card in

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Lopez continues creating dresses using her personal stories, and she honors her family in her “Storybook” series.

“Another story, another dress,” she said.

“The artwork I am drawn to are ones in which the artist includes something personal, something I can connect with.” Her advice for up-and-coming artists: “I encourage everybody to speak their minds, because it’s healthy, and it helps put more meaning into their artwork if they’re saying what they’re doing rather than oh, this is a pretty picture. It adds more weight to their work.”

For 17 years, Lopez was an artist member with the nationally recognized Chicano arts organization MARS (Movimiento Artistico del Rio Salado), which had a big influence on her work and the recognition of Hispanic art in Phoenix. Through their efforts, art by Latino artists has become an important part of the culture of the Valley. It was at MARS that she met her husband of 30 years, artist Jeff Falk, the first nonHispanic man to join the group.

Daniel Buckley, director, author and 2014 Governor’s Arts Awards honoree, says in a video statement about Lopez: “Annie tells deeply moving, important stories with humor that humanizes the entire experience and makes it relatable to anyone. That is what makes her art so powerful. That’s a gift.” facebook.com/annielopezartist JULY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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THE ATHLETE’S HOME Writer Lara Piu Photography The Athlete’s Home

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Healthy living communities have been popular over the last 15 years, with homeowners now enjoying miles of walking, hiking and biking paths throughout communities like DC Ranch and Anthem, in addition to fitness centers and classes, pools, golf, medical complexes and more.

Now in other cities, the trend has made its way inside the home, with new home builders marketing wellness properties. Canyon Ranch in Tucson, for example, offers new homes designed to mimic its iconic destination spa.

And in Chicago, new homes

by Evolutionary Home Builders monitor and evaluate health and track stamina and performance.

In search of their own health and lifestyle-centric home, local architect, general contractor and real estate broker John Landry and his wife, Kim, took matters into their own hands. Not wanting to move out of the neighborhood they loved, they took their existing home down to the slab and started from scratch, all to create a new home catered to their lifestyle as triathletes. “Necessity is the mother of invention,� says John, who recalls the first order of business for the new home was to address a challenge most can relate to: car storage.

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“We needed to store Kim’s fully restored ‘66

triathlon bikes like art, just off the front door in

Mustang Shelby GT-H, along with a half dozen

the main living room so they can grab their bikes

bikes,” he says, “and we needed room for bike

and go. There’s also what they call a pain cave: an

repair and training. But the slab only had enough

indoor computerized bicycle trainer that increases

room for a two-car garage.”

and decreases load so they can train conveniently at home.

His solution was to design the garage roof tall enough to fit a four-post, 9,000-pound car lift, which

Already thinking bigger and better, the couple

he says worked out better than they imagined.

is selling their current home with plans to build another one with even more amenities. They also

“The kids can’t scratch the car, which turned out

refocused their business on helping other families

to be a perk, and once we started customizing, we

with similar needs.

realized the potential,” he says.

“We really get lifestyle living,” says John. “We Both Ironman competitors, John and Kim run, swim

thought it just made sense for us to focus on the

and bike frequently. They also have two sons and,

people and community we know and the lifestyle

naturally, juggling it all is tricky. Familiar with athletic

we understand.”

amenities, they had installed a lap pool in a prior house, but with a blank slate in front of them, they

John says a home could be built to suit any kind

designed everything to be squarely centered on

of athlete, including around non-competitive fitness

their needs. The new home was completed in April;

activities such as yoga or dance. Other amenity

it took a little more than eight months, but it was

possibilities include a recovery room with a steam

worth the wait.

room and recovery compression boots; a treadpool, which gives the experience of a treadmill and is

“My nest is important, so even though we had

placed in a smaller pool; an indoor climbing wall;

to adjust temporarily, it was absolutely worth it

batting cage; volleyball court; putting green and an

because the end product is really quite nice,”

endless list of other possibilities. Even a workout,

says Kim, “especially since it’s designed around

yoga or dance room have special architectural

our lifestyle. For us, it wasn’t as if money was

considerations, such as flooring and ventilation.

no object, so we had to find a way to make our dreams feasible and affordable.”

“It might not even be athletic,” John adds. “It’s about making our homes fit our lifestyles and

The new home includes a fully-equipped bike

thinking more openly about it.”

workshop in the garage, with creature comforts such as air conditioning, television and internet.

The couple created a website designed to match

There’s ample space to store their eight mountain,

athletic-minded home buyers with an athletic-

road and kid bikes, thanks to a pulley system.

minded home. It is also a resource for ideas

Another two spots hang Kim and John’s favorite

on how to improve any home to make it more conducive for athletes.

“We really get lifestyle living,” says John.

“People want more than just being close to work or

“We thought it just made sense for us to

a good school,” says John. “It’s really about a home

focus on the people and community we

that fits all aspects of your life. For me and Kim, it

know and the lifestyle we understand.”

also allows us to be in the community that we love and, at the same time, help others.” theathleteshome.com JULY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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Growing Community:

The Orchard Phoenix

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Writer Shannon Severson

Step onto the two-acre grounds of The Orchard Phx

Pomelo is The Orchard’s full-service restaurant,

and you’re hit with the keen desire to relax and

serving contemporary American food. The attention

stay awhile. What began as a citrus farm in the

to detail and sense of history are glimpsed

early 1900s is now an unexpected oasis in Central

throughout this building that was once the adobe

Phoenix, mixing old and new elements to create a

homestead of the Wasser family in the 1920s.

space that feels warm and welcoming — as if it

Original fixtures are complemented by vintage

has always been here. The signature water tower,

elements: the copper tea service atop a mid-century

representing the well on the property, is surrounded

modern secretary in the entry, stamped tin ceilings

by pomelo trees, and the scent from the 80 citrus

and stained glass elements by local artist Chris

trees on the property perfumes the air. With three

Powers. Large black-and-white aerial photos on

different dining options and ample outdoor space,

the walls trace the history and development of the

it’s certain to become a favorite for couples, families

property through the years. Throwback bar stools

and large groups.

invite you to sit down for one of the specialty cocktails — including the Pomelo Spicy Mule with

“We are here to celebrate Arizona, the history of

Hatch green chile vodka, or the Desert Blossom,

Phoenix and the five Cs of Arizona: cotton, copper,

which blends tequila with Elderflower liqueur,

citrus, cattle and climate,” says Lucia Schnitzer,

lavender syrup, fresh basil and blueberry.

one of the owners of the project, along with her husband, Ken, and partner, Jerry Mansoor. “We have

The cozy lounge was once the home’s living room,

tried to capture that in the decor and on the menu.

boasting a massive brass chandelier; tea sofas

We hope that we have created an oasis in the

with mid-century flair; stamped concrete floors that

desert that will really delight people.”

mimic Saltillo tile; the original, working fireplace; and a quirky assortment of vintage whiskey bottles

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that belonged to Ken’s grandfather. The

on the restaurant’s back patio. Cushioned

home’s basement, enhanced with natural light

patio furniture by Iron Creations graces the

from clerestory windows, is one of the many

outdoor dining area, which can be rented for

private spaces available to groups on the

large parties. Lucia points out that utilizing

property, along with the homestead’s original

local artists, makers and purveyors was of

dining room, flooded with light from windows

paramount importance throughout the project.

on three sides and painted a riotous shade

The “barn” is another structure available for

of lime green. At its center is a massive,

group events, with garage-style roll-up walls

live-edge dining table hewn from a century-

that open onto the lawn. Mature trees allow

old eucalyptus tree that once stood on the

for dappled shade above the long, communal

property.

picnic tables (also made by Horvath) scattered about. It feels as though you’ve been invited

The dining room, with its large windows,

to a neighbor’s beautiful backyard for a

modern and vintage light fixtures, and glass

relaxing party with family and friends.

doors, draws in the green from the patios and lawns outside, but keeps the warm feeling

“The whole property is here to bring people

with alder and mahogany wood elements.

together,” says Lucia. “We get so caught up

Diners will enjoy hot pizzas from the huge

in our work, in our lives and our devices that

oven imported from Italy — so large that

we forget how to be human to human again.

the kitchen was actually built around it after

This, we hope, is a place where you want to

installation.

let it go and enjoy your surroundings. We want people to have the chance to appreciate

In addition to pizzas, the menu continues to

the little things and experience those moments

pay homage to the bounty of Arizona with

that truly count.”

locally sourced ingredients. As a starter, the Chef’s Stone serves up a selection of

Across the lawn is the former home of Ralph

cured meats from Schreiner’s Fine Sausage,

Castro, whose family once operated Ralph’s

accompanied by cheeses, roasted vegetables,

Citrus Nursery on the property. True to the

olives and caramel nut brittle. Or, begin the

adaptive reuse goals of the development,

meal with mussels braised in local Huss

the original home has been preserved and

Brewing Company beer. Pomelo’s barbecue

expanded to hold Luci’s at The Orchard,

pork ribs are slow smoked with Arizona red

an upscale market with simple, clean decor

oak, glazed with sweet and spicy barbecue

that gives an urban European feel. It is the

sauce, and served with coleslaw and polenta

second location for the successful Luci’s

cakes. Salads, pasta, seafood and sides round

Healthy Marketplace just a few miles away.

out a menu that has something for everyone.

Patrons will find a selection of organic and natural products and unique gifts, along with

And everyone is exactly who Lucia and her

sandwiches, salads, coffee, fresh juices, baked

partners had in mind when they created

bread and a full bar.

the lush, outdoor space. Adirondack chairs, built by artisan Andrew Horvath of

Aside from indoor tables, there are several

Anastasis in Prescott, surround a fire pit

ways to enjoy the delights offered here: call-in

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Explore

orders can be picked up at the drive-

is adorned with little handprints

The Orchard Phx

through window, customers with Fido

that belong to the children of the

7100 N. 12th St.

in tow can use the dog-friendly patio

ownership group and developers.

Phoenix, 85020

on the east side of the property, and

602-633-2600 theorchardphx.com pomelophx.com

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those who want to dine al fresco can

“All of us involved with creating

picnic on the lawn or use one of the

this space either have children or

tables on the central patio adjacent

grandchildren,” says Lucia. “We

to the market — just steps away

thought of how fun it would be for

from a huge, old shade tree and

parents or groups of friends to be

splash pad for use during warmer

able to come and relax, have a nice

months. The pad’s cement surround

meal and not have to always be

telling their kids to be quiet. Here, the kids can run and enjoy themselves.”

Kids and adults will enjoy Splurge, an ice cream and candy shop adjacent to the splash pad with soft-serve ice cream, homemade cookies and other ice cream novelties, including adult shakes and popsicles to please the over 21 crowd. Orders can be made from inside or outside from service windows that open onto an outdoor counter.

In the spirit of community, many events are planned for the future, including yoga on the lawn, movie nights and “The Sharing Table,” a communal dining experience that will include a four- to six-course meal and wines, served familystyle. The dinners feature a brief on the food and wine, and a chance to meet new friends.

“You’ll be sharing a table with potential friends,” says Lucia. “We will host the dinners on the lawn starting in October. We miss those connections, being able to meet new friends in everyday life.

The Sharing Table will connect people.”

As a breast cancer survivor, Lucia is also acutely aware of the need to highlight members of the community who are fighting diseases and disabilities. Luci’s will represent a child each month who is fighting a disease or disability.

“Our goal is to make the community aware and provide an opportunity to support these families,” says Lucia. “I believe with all my heart that you have to give back. God has blessed us with this amazing opportunity and I want to use that platform to help others. This community is very special. This neighborhood and our employees are very special; we couldn’t do any of this without them. It’s working together and understanding where it all comes from. For me, my satisfaction comes from seeing people enjoy themselves here.

If you’re an elderly person, you have a place to go, you can be a single person, a family … anyone. We will take care of you here.” pomelophx.com JULY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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Grilled Balsamic Green Beans Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Add some flare to your summer spread by grilling up some fresh green beans. A grill plate or grill basket is a great tool for preventing the beans from falling through the grates, though a couple layers of foil will also do the trick. For added sweetness and smokiness, toss the beans ahead of time in a balsamic marinade, then grill until slightly charred and perfectly tender. Eating your greens has never been tastier.

Grilled Balsamic Green Beans

Heat a grill over medium heat. Place a grill basket or grill

Yield: 3-4 servings

plate onto the grill (or a couple layers of heavy duty foil)

1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed

and place the beans on top. Reserve the marinade for

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

later.

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Grill the beans for about 8-10 minutes, tossing them

salt and pepper to taste

occasionally, until they are slightly charred and blistered.

At this point, turn off the heat and close the lid (if using

Directions:

a charcoal grill, place over indirect heat) for about 5

In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive

minutes, or until the beans are tender.

oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Pour the marinade over the green beans and toss to coat. Marinate for

Remove the beans from the grill and transfer to a serving

at least 15 minutes.

platter. Drizzle some of the remaining marinade on top.

Serve immediately.

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Corn on the cob makes an elegant summer starter in this recipe for Chilled Corn Chowder. Blending the kernels enhances the natural sweetness and creaminess of the corn, resulting in a silky smooth texture. Using yellow corn ensures its signature golden hue. Once chilled, the soup is dressed with crisp corn kernels, zucchini, fresh chives and a smattering of black pepper. Prepare the soup a day ahead of time and simply garnish right before serving.

Chilled Corn Chowder Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Chilled Corn Chowder

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium

Refrigerate for at least four hours until

Yield: 6-8 servings

heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic and red

completely chilled. Add more salt and

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

pepper flakes and stir until softened, about

pepper if necessary. Right before serving,

2-3 minutes. Add the corn, Yukon gold

top with garnish: corn kernels, zucchini,

potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper

chives, a light drizzle of olive oil and black

and continue to sauté for another 2-3

pepper.

1 cup onion, chopped ½ cup celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

minutes.

Corn Stock

5 medium-size yellow corn on the cobs, shucked (about 5 cups)

Add the corn stock and bring to a boil.

5 corn cobs (kernels removed)

½ cup Yukon gold potatoes, peeled

Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20

6 cups water

minutes. Remove the thyme and bay leaf

½ onion, chopped

and allow the mixture to cool to room

¼ teaspoon black peppercorns

temperature.

1 bay leaf

and chopped 1 sprig thyme 1 bay leaf

1 sprig thyme

6 cups Corn Stock (see recipe) ½ cup half-and-half salt and pepper to taste

Garnish: 1 cup yellow corn kernels,

Transfer the soup to a blender (may need to do in batches), reserving about 1 cup of

Place the corn cobs, water, onion, black

the liquid. Blend the soup on high speed

peppercorns, bay leaf and thyme into

until smooth. Strain the soup through a fine

a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower

sieve and discard the solids.

the heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes,

lightly grilled or sautéed 1 cup zucchini, diced, lightly grilled or sautéed 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped olive oil for drizzling ground black pepper to taste

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covered.

Stir in the half-and-half. If the soup is too thick, add some of the reserved stock to

Carefully strain the stock through a fine

thin it out to desired consistency (note: the

sieve. Discard the solids and reserve the

soup will thicken upon cooling).

stock for the corn chowder.

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