Chandler, AZ August 2018

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KIDS + PETS LOCAL KIDS’ FASHION

SONGS FROM A CHANDLER TEEN

PETS AND THEIR FAMILIES

BEFORE

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2018 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Lori Florea | lori.florea@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Mindy Haskins | mindy.haskins@lifestylepubs.com

All Good Things Must Come to an End IT'S BITTERSWEET TO WRITE THIS LETTER, AS IT WILL BE MY LAST AS EDITOR OF THIS MAGAZINE. Over the last 14 months, I've thoroughly enjoyed this post but the time has come for my reign to end. This wasn't an easy decision but after weeks of long discussions with my husband and some soul-searching, I've decided to scale back on work to spend more time with our daughters. This time with them, while they're this young, is fleeting, and I'd like to cherish as much of it as I can. As cliche as it sounds, you can't get this time back—and I'm starting to realize that more and more as they get older.

I'll miss you all, but I leave you in great hands as the new editor is not only a professional colleague and friend of mine, but someone who is vastly knowledgable in the field of publishing and has years of editorial experience. I'm confident she'll find you the best local stories to keep you in-the-know about all things Chandler. I'll let her announce who she is, so be on the lookout for her introduction in next month's letter.

While my time as editor wasn't long, my love for Chandler is everlasting.

See you around!

Mindy Haskins, Editor

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2018

FEATURES 22 People + Their Pets Get to Know Local Pets—And the Families That Love Them

32 Shine Bright Lois Zozobrado Steals the Spotlight

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34 Undercover Veggies Kid Food With a Healthy Edge

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

20 City Scene 28 Trend Setter 32 Local Limelight 34 Culinary Creations 36 Hot Spot 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

GOOD TIMES

Chandler Compadres GIVE Day Event The Chandler Compadres held its second annual GIVE Day Event on June 28 at Meridiem by distributing over $1 million in funds to local nonprofit organizations. The Chandler Compadres was established in 1980 with the sole mission of providing support for East Valley families in need.Â

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GOOD TIMES

Chandler’s End of Summer & National Sunglasses Day From art to sports to nature and science, the city of Chandler's Parks & Recreation division offered a variety of camps and activities for the community this summer. They celebrated National Sunglasses Day by giving out green-colored sunglasses to more than 300 happy campers. PHOTOS COURTESY OF AN PHAM PHOTOGRAPHY, GINA SOWELL AND CHANDLER PARKS & REC.

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Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the Chandler City Council

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GOOD TIMES

Residence Inn Chandler Ocotillo Grand Opening The Chandler Chamber hosted the grand opening and ribbon cutting for Residence Inn Chandler Ocotillo on June 20. The new hotel is located at 2727 W. Queen Creek near Dobson and Queen Creek roads. PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID APEJI.

MassageLuXe Anniversary Party MassageLuXe celebrated one year in Chandler with an anniversary party for its employees at Topgolf. Congratulations!

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AROUND TOWN

GINGER MONKEY Tav e r n

LOCAL NONPROFITS SUPPORT GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN Duet: Partners In Health & Aging and Clothes Cabin has formed a partnership to offer a support group and other resources for grandparents raising grandchildren in Chandler. The support group takes place the third Friday of every month at Clothes Cabin, located at 1100 N. Alma School Road, Suite 9. In this new collaboration, Clothes Cabin provides the space for the monthly support group, which is facilitated by Duet. Clothes Cabin’s current clients are welcome at the Duet support group. Those who participate in the support group and are in need of clothing will be able to receive clothing, hygiene products and linens from Clothes Cabin. To learn more, contact Jennifer Franzmeier at franzmeier@duetaz.org or call 602.

274.5022, ext. 114. Learn more at DuetAZ.org.

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Take a break from the heat and enjoy the Chandler Center for the Arts' Free Summer Concert Series.

girls night out

WITH DJ JAMAL

Arrive early to enjoy pre-concert festivities and specialty drinks, then kick back as some amazing artists take the stage. On Aug. 3, Blaine Long and Rosas del Rey will perform. On Aug. 17, enjoy Smooth Summer Sounds with Leonard Patton/Danny Green Trio. On Aug. 24, Finnegan Blue will entertain the

MUSIC, DANCING & SPECIALTYCOCKTAILS

crowd. All seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Learn more at ChandlerCenter.org.

THE FORUM PRESENTS: BATTLE OF THE BANDS Every Friday night starting August 3, head to the Forum to hear live music during the Battle of the Bands.

Eighteen bands in total will compete for the grand prize.

Three bands will compete every Friday for the first six

SATURDAY NIGHTS

weeks. The winners of each of those weeks will compete against each other for the next two weeks. The

IN AUGUST

two winners of those weeks will compete in the finale

9PM TO MIDNIGHT

Bands will play for 45 minutes with the first band start-

for a chance to win $10,000 ($2,500 for the runner up)! ing at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at TheAZForum.com.

HAMILTON ALUM NAMED MISS ARIZONA 2018

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Isabel Ticlo, a graduate of ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, was recently crowned Miss Arizona. The 24-year-old is a passionate advocate for her platform, Supporting Those With Vision Impairment. She works for the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and is the youngest member of the

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FOR ALL THINGS

CHANDLER

Chandler Lion’s Club to receive the Melvin Jones Award for outstanding community efforts, collecting 3,000-plus eyeglasses for low-income families.

Ticlo will compete for the title of Miss America on Sept. 9 in a live broadcast on ABC.

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS The

city

of

Chandler's

@CHANDLERLIFESTYLE Special

Events

Sponsorship Program will be accepting applications from nonprofit organizations that would like funding support for hosting special events in the community. Each year since 2002, the city council has approved $30,000 in funding to be allocated to organizations that present quality special events in Chandler. Funding will be awarded to qualifying events that enhance the community through such

OCOTILLO FOOT & ANKLE CENTERS

areas as cultural and educational enrichment, diversity and heritage, community pride and economic vitality. Application can be completed online at ChandlerAZ.gov/Special-Events and must be returned to the city’s Special Event Coordinator by 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 23. Awards will be announced at the end of September.

CHANDLER INTERIOR DESIGNER FEATURED ON NBC REALITY SHOW Chandler mom Joanna Gick, a creative and energetic interior designer and co-owner of J & J Design Group, will be competing on NBC's new show, Making It, featuring executive producers/ hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Making It is a uniquely lighthearted competition series celebrat-

ARE YOUR FEET READY TO PLAY?

ing the creativity and craftiness in all of us. Gick's

FRANK MABEN DPM, MARY PETERS DPM, V. GHANDHARI DPM

booming client roster includes celebrities from all

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over the country, but the project she is most proud of is her recent home renovation that has CONTINUED >

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allowed her to showcase many one-ofa-kind pieces that she has created with her family. Learn more at NBC.com.

RESCUE BREW HELPS VACCINATE HOMELESS ANIMALS The Arizona Animal Welfare League released its Rescue Brew, roasted by Flagstaff-based Matador Coffee, this summer. Every 12-ounce bag purchased provides necessary funds to vaccinate one homeless animal at the state’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter. The “local, ethical and bold” Rescue Brew is a medium roast with notes of chocolate and caramel. Coffee (pre-ground or as beans) can be purchased at AAWL. org/RescueBrew, the AAWL Adoption Center located inside Chandler Fashion Center or the shelter’s main campus at 25 N. 40th Street in Phoenix.

CUSD EDUCATOR RECOGNIZED WITH LEMELSON-MIT EXCITE AWARD Chandler Unified School District’s ACP Erie educator Rachna Nath was recently awarded CONTINUED >

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a Lemelson-MIT Excite Award. This award is given annually to a select group of educators across the country who have applied to receive a Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant for the following school year and have been selected as a finalist. Award recipients participate in invention education learning opportunities as part of an all-expenses paid trip to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the Lemelson-MIT Program’s annual EurekaFest. Nath, a biology teacher at Arizona College Prep Erie, initiated the InvenTeam application process and will be invited to submit a final application for the InvenTeam grant after attending EurekaFest.

CHANDLER STUDENT NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS OF FUTURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS Elaina Ashton, a 11th grade student at Arizona College Prep Erie, has been named a delegate of the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate about 18

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science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). During the three-day Congress, Ashton will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science

CRT

Winners talk about leading scientific

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research; be given advice from deans of the world's top tech universities; be inspired by fellow teen science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of science and technology.

MEDIEVAL TIMES BREAKS GROUND ON FIRST ARIZONA CASTLE

MYOPIA

Is more than a vision issue,

it’s a major children’s health issue!1

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament recently broke ground on its 10th North

IT IS ESTIMATED THAT ALMOST

50%

American castle, to be located in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Talking Stick Entertainment District in

OF THE WORLD WILL BE MYOPIC

BY THE YEAR 2050 BASED ON CURRENT TRENDS. 2

Scottsdale. With construction slated for completion in 2019, the 79,000-square-foot, 11th century-style castle will be one of the most architecturally distinctive among its nationwide properties. Designed to appear as if it is organically rising from the land, the edifice will incorporate the motifs of medie-

Myopia may lead to serious short and long term complications, including:

val Spain. Once open, “knights” will engage in displays of strength and skill as fans enjoy a feast without using utensils. Follow the progress at MedievalTimes.com.

CHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARY AWARDED EARLY LITERACY GRANT

Impaired ability to learn3

Glaucoma4

Chandler Public Library has been

Premature Cataracts4

Highest Quality. Superior Care.

awarded a $78,000 Library Services and

A Better Experience.

Technology Act (LSTA) Early Literacy Grant for its High Five Early Literacy and Learning Spaces project. The goal of the project is to provide interactive early literacy and learning spaces

Paragon CRT® Contact Lenses are an FDA approved treatment option to manage myopia.

that promote family engagement and encourage children’s development and early literacy skills. With the grant, the library’s goal is to improve existing areas designed for children and their caregivers located in all four Chandler libraries.

The enriched environments will focus on literacy and learning with activities and elements fostering child and caregiver interaction through play. Learn more at ChandlerLibrary.org/Age-0-5.

Detached Retina4

®

Ask Dr. Chris Heetland at Insight Eyecare if your child is a candidate.

4925 S. Alma School Road Ste 1 Chandler www.INSIGHTonEYES.com

480-883-0900

1. Brien Holden Vision Institute, research data on file 2010 2. Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, Jong M, Naidoo KS, Sankaridurg P, Wong TY, Naduvilath TJ, Resnikoff S, Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050, Ophthalmology, May 2016 Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1036–1042. 3. Brien Holden Vision Institute, research Data on file, 2010 4.Xu L, Wang Y, Wang S, Wang Y & Jonas JB, ‘High Myopia and Glaucoma Susceptibility: The Beijing Eye Study’ Ophthalmology, Volume 114, Issue 2, February 2007; Praveen MR,Shah GD, Vasavada AR, Mehta PG, Gilbert C &Bhagat G ‘A study to explore the risk factors for the early onset of cataract in India’, Eye, 24, (12 June 2009). © 2016 Paragon Vision Sciences. All Rights Reserved.

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CITY SCENE

WATER WISE SWIM SAFE STRATEGIES AIM TO HELP PREVENT DROWNING ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY CITY OF CHANDLER IT’S HOT OUT THERE. As summer temperatures sizzle, nothing is more appealing than a cool dip in the water. But water fun comes with hazards.

“Water can be fun for children and adults to play with—but it can also be deadly,” explains

C IS FOR CLASSES Everyone should know how to swim! CPR and first-aid classes for adults, and swimming lessons and water safety classes for kids will make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

Chandler Aquatics Superintendent Mark Foote.

As a member of the Drowning Prevention

“Most children are drawn to water. It’s sparkly

Coalition of Arizona, Chandler offers year-

and things float in it. It’s fun to splash. But water

round classes for children as young as 6

safety is no laughing matter. Anyone can have a

months old and a handful of different lessons

water-related accident—even those who know

designed to help children and adults get

how to swim.”

comfortable in water and learn to swim. The

Regardless of skill level or experience in the

lesson program offered by the city follows

water, anyone can drown. But children ages 1 to

the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim and

4 have the highest drowning rates, according to

Parent & Child Aquatic Program. Chandler

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

also provides reduced rates to residents and

About half of preschoolers who drown do so in

scholarships to those who might not otherwise

a residential swimming pool.

be able to afford lessons.

To keep water fun and safe, Chandler Aquatics urges you to practice the ABCs of water safety, which can help you remember the vital steps in

MORE SAFETY TIPS

preventing water-related injuries or death.

+ Never leave a child alone near water—at the pool, the beach or in the tub. If you must leave,

A IS FOR ADULT SUPERVISION Children should always have adult supervision.

take your child with you. + Always use approved personal floatation de-

Continuous, active, direct line-of-sight super-

vices (life jackets).

vision by a responsible and designated adult is

+ Beware of neighborhood pools, be it your own

the best method for prevention. Never consume

or your neighbors. Remove toys from in and

alcohol when designated as the adult supervisor.

around the pool when not in use. + For pools, barriers can offer added protection

B IS FOR BARRIERS

against drowning. Power or manual covers will

Make sure barriers are in place between your

completely cover a pool and block access to the

home and swimming pool or spa. The extra time

water, however, be sure to drain any standing

gained will help you get to your child before an

water from the surface of the pool cover as a

injury happens. Even the best parent finds it chal-

child can drown in very small amounts of water.

lenging to watch a child every minute of every

+ Teach your children these four key

day. Barriers act as “layers of protection” that

swimming rules:

prevent water-related tragedies from occurring.

1. Always swim with a buddy.

The best pool barrier is a four-sided fence with

2. Don't dive into unknown bodies of water.

a self-closing and self-latching gate that opens

3. Don't push or jump on others.

outward. The barriers must separate the pool

4. Be prepared for an emergency.

from the home. If the home opens directly to the

For more information or to register for a class, visit

pool, door alarms and locks should be installed.

ChandlerAZ.gov/Aquatics .

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ARTICLE LYNETTE CARRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID APEJI

PEOPLE + THEIR PETS GET TO KNOW LOCAL PETS—AND THE FAMILIES THAT LOVE THEM

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PETS ARE AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF FAMILIES. Chandler Lifestyle talked with local animal owners who share their passion for their pets ... and their pets also responded with their own thoughts!

Asgari/Engle Family + pets Orthodontist and co-owner of Sonoran Smile Orthodontics Dr. Shadow Asgari has lived in Chandler for 16 years. Her household includes husband Eric Engle, 10-year-old son Rocky and 11-yearold daughter Ella. Dogs Buster, Rex, Fancy, Molly, Cheeto and Honey share the house with one brave cat named George.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE A HOUSE WITH TWO KIDS, SIX DOGS AND A CAT, AND DO ALL OF YOUR PETS GET ALONG? DR. ASGARI: “It’s constant work feeding everyone and taking care of how everyone is eating, feeling and sleeping. My husband handles a lot of the four-legged kids responsibilities and we all share chores. Rocky is in charge of keeping water bowls filled and both Rocky and Ella have to pick up poop!”

DID YOU GET YOUR PETS THROUGH A PET RESCUE OR DID YOU GET THEM THROUGH A BREEDER? DR. ASGARI: “We got our animals through a combination of breeders and taking them from owners who could no longer care for them.”

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE LIVING IN A HOUSE WITH ALL THOSE DOGS? GEORGE, THE CAT: “I find my own spots to sleep, far away from the dogs, but I don’t mind playing with the small dogs.”

WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THE HOUSE? REX: "I'm young and energetic. I am in charge by default because the other dogs are simply old and tired!”

HONEY, HOW COME IT SEEMS THAT YOU'RE ALWAYS IN TROUBLE? HONEY: “I’m small and can get into things I’m not supposed to. There are gates up around the house, but I always find a way to squeeze through!”

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PEOPLE + THEIR PETS

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ZURN Family + ZELLY Kari Zurn is a senior loan officer with Academy Mortgage and the founder of YourLoanGal.com.

She has lived in Chandler for 20 years and resides with her husband Jack Zurn, daughters Olivia and Izabella, and Shih Tzu, Zelly. The family has had Zelly since she was a puppy.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ZELLY? IZABELLA: “I've spent more than half of my life with her and she knows me so well, she even waits for me to walk through the door each day after school. I remember picking her out when she was a baby. She ran right over to me!”

HOW DO YOU SPOIL YOUR DOG? OLIVIA: “We take her to get pampered with Diane at the Dirty Dawg Salon, play with her, cuddle with her, give her treats and just plain love her.”

WHAT IS THE NAUGHTIEST THING YOU'VE DONE? ZELLY, A BIT SHAMEFULLY: “I went potty on the carpet.”

WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE PERSON IN THE HOUSE AND WHY? ZELLY: “Mom. She is always sneaking me food!”

DO YOU HAVE SOME OTHER PET FRIENDS? ZELLY: “My best friend, the chihuahua across the street, used to come over but he moved away last year. I did recently meet a cool cat named Gizmo that lives next door.

We hang out a couple of times a week.”

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cousins + pets Brianna Openlander and her cousins Olivia and Aiden Mulford are visiting their Nana and her dog, Mattie, in Chandler and brought their pets along. Brianna’s dog, Sage, was a rescue. The Mulfords share their home with dogs Lola and Charlie.

WHAT ARE SOME SPECIAL ACTIVITIES YOU LIKE TO DO WITH SAGE AND MATTIE? BRIANNA: “Sage, Mattie and I enjoy our daily morning trips to the dog park. They love ‘pupcups’ from Starbucks after a long morning of play.”

WHAT IS ONE TIME YOU WERE BAD AND CHEWED SOMETHING? SAGE: “When I first came to my Nana's house, I chewed a hole in my new kennel and got out. Then, I chewed the bars of a metal kennel enough to squeeze my head through. I ate Nana's area rug. She was mad!”

MATTIE: “I have never chewed anything, I am my mommy's angel.”

WOULD YOU CONSIDER MAKING FRIENDS WITH ANOTHER DOG OR CAT? SAGE AND MATTIE, IN UNISON: “What's a cat?”

DID YOU GET YOUR DOGS THROUGH A RESCUE OR WERE THEY GIFTED TO YOU? OLIVIA: “We got Lola as a Christmas gift from our grandparents and we found Charlie on Craigslist.”

WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THE HOUSE? LOLA: “I'm not in charge of the house, but I am in charge of house security.

Not a sound outside goes unnoticed! I will give a warning followed by a bunch of ‘Keep it down out there!’ barks. Wait, did someone say treat? No? Where was I? After a few minutes I have Charlie join in with the warnings.

Clockwise from top: Olivia Mulford, Aiden Mulford and Brianna Openlander

My humans really seem to enjoy us yelling at all the noises that they join in with their own yelling, even though their eyes do not look very happy.”

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TREND SETTER

fit to

last

LOCAL DESIGNERS CREATE FASHIONABLE FINDS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES ARTICLE MINDY HASKINS PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA DUDLEY

(L-R) Layla (3.5), LALAthreads Wired as a Child T-Shirt $19.99, Modern Roots Kids Co Rainbow Shorties $24; Leo (4), LALAthreads Old School T-Shirt $19.99, MRKC Gray Harem Shorts $28; Harlow (3), LALAthreads Low Maintenance T-Shirt $19.99, MRKC Cactus Skirt $30 28

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WINNIE (1.5) LALAthreads Baby Bear onesie $19.99, Modern Roots Kids Co Mint Cactus shorties $24.50

WHEN IT CAME TIME TO GO SHOPPING FOR THEIR LITTLE ONES, MOMS MARIBETH

SUBLETTE

AND

JILL

MANCUSO WOULD BROWSE THE USUAL CHILDREN'S CLOTHING STORES AND WALK OUT EMPTY-HANDED, FEELING

“I PERSONALLY STAND BY EVERY SINGLE ITEM,” MANCUSO

UNINSPIRED. The mass-produced prints, the

SAYS. “THEY’RE ALL TESTED BY MYSELF AND MY THREE

wash, the boring designs. It wasn't for them.

CHILDREN. I PUT MY KIDS IN MY ITEMS, LET THEM PLAY IN THEM, WASH THEM, AND LET THEM WEAR THEM AGAIN AND AGAIN.

poor-quality fabric that would shrink after one They wanted something else.

Though Sublette and Mancuso each have their own success stories, the Chandler moms share one thing in common: A desire for high-quality, accessible and unique children's clothing. Unable to find what they desired in both traditional brick-and-mortars and online stores, they took a leap of faith and opened up their own online clothing stores.

Enter, Modern Roots Kids. Co. and LALAthreads.

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Mancuso opened Modern Roots in 2015 and it's become her labor of love. She handpicks every fabric and style and, using four different machines, she designs, handcuts and sews every piece of clothing. When that's done, she checks them to make sure they're up to her standards before she tags, packs and ships them off to their new homes.

The first day she opened her online shop, she was "terrified" but recalls finding some relief when she made a sale on her very first day.

"It was Sept. 15, 2015 and I still remember the name of my very first customer," she says. "The order was for a personalized headband for a girl

(L-R)

named Harper. I'll never forget that."

Harrison (1), Modern Roots Kids Co

Modern Roots specializes in blending fab-

Cactus Hoodie $42, MRKC Gray

rics, mixing prints and creating bright, fun,

Shorties $18;

comfortable attire.

Layla (3), LALAthreads Low Main-

"I personally stand by every single item,"

tenance Tank $19.99, MRKC cactus

Mancuso says. "They're all tested by myself and

leggings $32;

my three children. I put my kids in my items, let

Maribeth

them play in them, wash them, and let them

wearing Low Maintenance Top $24.99

wear them again and again. I know these items last and I know parents and kids will love them!"

For

Sublette,

her

inspiration

to

open

LALAthreads happened after a lengthy and disappointing online search for matching mommy-and-me T-shirts to wear with her daughter on vacation resulted in a dead end.

"As I exited Etsy, leaving behind the overpriced T-shirts, I thought to myself, 'I could do so much better,'" she says.

In March 2016, she officially opened her online store with the goal of making high-quality, affordable, matching mommy-and-me shirt sets. To create her pieces, she comes up with a concept and then sketches it out.

"As a former English teacher, I love puns and making people smile with witty little phrases," she says.

She works with a professional screen printer who takes the sketch and creates the design on a computer before it gets printed onto the shirts.

"One of the things I pride myself on most is the quality of the products I create," Sublette says. "The shirts I use are soft, well-made and fit very well. The designs printed on the shirts are made to last."

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

shine bright LOIS ZOZOBRADO STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT WHILE SHYING AWAY FROM IT ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA PHOTOGRAPHY ASEA TREMP

MANY GIRLS DREAMING OF A MUSIC CAREER ENVISION THEMSELVES BEING THE NEXT TAYLOR SWIFT—SINGING TO SOLD-OUT STADIUMS,

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She talks about her experiences in Nashville, a music city fueled by more grind than glitz. She speaks in awe of experienced musicians who have spent years building their craft. They aren’t household names but they’re the reasons many of those stars are.

“I want to do that," Zozobrado says. "I’m not striving to be super famous. I want to be in the music business, behind the scenes.”

For now, however, the Chandler teen is a working musician who performs in various Valley venues at least two or three nights each week. But it wasn’t so long ago that Zozobrado fled the limelight.

As a child, she had severe stage fright. An old soul who had outgrown the playground at an early age, Zozobrado was bullied, which added to her trepidation.

Around age 13, her mother’s encouragement changed that.

“You have a gift from God and you’re not going to hide it,” Zozobrado says of her mother’s advice, which sparked her participation in theater. “I practiced and got used to it.”

She started performing solo and songwriting. At age 14, she penned all 10 songs on her debut album, Sunshine Boulevard, with the help of Grammywinning producer Robb Vallier.

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Not long after, Zozobrado endured two surgeries to remove vocal nodules in her throat.

The second prevented her from speaking for six months. Frustrated, she channeled that energy into shoring up her songwriting craft.

She recovered and at 16, auditioned for The Voice, making it to round two.

In May, she released People I Knew, containing nine songs inspired by people in her life.

It reflects her growth into young adulthood.

For People, Zozobrado emphasized acoustic instruments over plugged-in sounds. Her songs take on grown-up themes, creating a collection that she says is more raw and real.

“I’ve experienced heartbreak, losing a voice for six months. I experienced loving someone I thought I could never love. You don’t really experience those things when you’re young,” she says.

This fall, Zozobrado will attend Arizona State University with hopes of transferring to Nashville’s Belmont University, which has a music business program.

Zozobrado’s passion for music may only be rivaled by her passion for volunteering.

Her parents, James and Jeanne, led by example and inspired her to donate her time to various causes.

Earlier this year, the city of Chandler honored Zozobrado with its Youth Volunteer Recognition Award for her enthusiastic contributions to a bevy of organizations, including her extensive work with the Chandler Center for the Arts. As Perry’s National Honor Society President and DECA Outreach Officer during her senior year, Zozobrado continued her involvement with ICAN, Team Emery, Feed My Starving Children and CCPA. Eventually, Zozobrado envisions living in Nashville, likely traveling and touring with artists and writing hits for stars while performing on the side.

And being on the sidelines making the spotlight shine brighter on others while remaining content with a fulfilling low-profile role is music to her ears.

“Going to Nashville and seeing musicians going to honky-tonks, playing just for tips.

That’s tough,” Zozobrado says. “But that’s what I think the music business is all about.”

Support local music at Facebook.com/ LoisZozobrado.

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I can’t stress enough that simple annual preventative maintenance is the one thing you can do that will add extra years of life to your AC unit and prevent breakdowns. That is why I created the “Complete Tune Up” years ago providing everything to keep a system in optimal shape for performance and longevity. It is over $680 worth of parts and physical work on your system for just $159.95.

If your unit is old and problematic, then you really should take some time to prepare so you don’t have the panic that comes with an unexpected new AC unit purchase. The first rule of thumb is when you are spending more on repairs than maintenance and your unit is 12-15 years old, it is definitely time to start shopping. This at least gives you time to prepare and know what your options are. Here are things you should expect to see to insure you are getting the best information and pricing.

Newer units are made with higher efficiency and capacity, however, the BTU output which is the required amount to effectively cool the square footage in your home, has changed. You may not always be best served replacing like for like in tonnage. In order to give the accurate BTU and tonnage requirement, a Heat Load Calc, also referred to as a Manual J Load Calc, should be done.

It takes into account the home’s square footage, location and number of windows and doors relative to sun exposure, and ceiling heights along with how much insulation is in your attic. It gives you the most accurate unit size needed. If you buy an AC unit slightly undersized, it will run all the time and there goes the efficiency you wanted from your new unit. If it is oversized, it will short cycle and not run long enough which puts immense wear on the unit.

So expect a contractor to spend a good hour or more in your home looking at these things before they provide you an estimate. If they just tell you here is what you have so here is what you need, keep shopping. Next is the issue of pricing. Most units unfortunately have their final meltdown during the summer’s extreme heat. So you are pressed to make some fast decisions in order to bring cool comfort back to your home. Unfortunately, some contractors will take advantage of that weak point and offer higher than normal or even gouged pricing. The average new AC unit replacement should run between $6,000 and $8,000. If you are getting some crazy high estimates, keep shopping.

Lastly, when shopping, one factor that determines price is the energy efficiency or SEER Rating. Today’s minimum is a 14 SEER which is probably double what your older unit is putting out. That makes for a nice savings come utility bill time. Units can go up to 20 or 22 SEER but the high cost does not really payoff in long term energy savings. A 16 SEER unit is probably your best value and return on investment.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

undercover veggies THESE PIZZA ROLLS ARE PACKED WITH HEALTHY GOODNESS—BUT YOUR KIDS WILL NEVER KNOW ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY LIFESTYLE MEDIA AND BRANDING

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PIZZA VEGGIE ROLL INGREDIENTS SAUCE MARK COAKLEY, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT

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GINGER MONKEY TAVERN AND FATHER

+ 1/2 medium green pepper

OF THREE, IS PASSIONATE ABOUT

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INVENTING DELICIOUS DISHES FOR

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PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. He also knows a

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making it enjoyable.

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CRUST

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+ 3 1/4 cup flour

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+ 2 tbsp sugar

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+ 1 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast

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something they’re proud of and more will-

+ 1 1/2 lukewarm water

ing to eat. It’s amazing when they find out some of their favorite meals have veggie ingredients they don’t see.”

Coakley suggests parents get creative, make food fun and interesting. He also recommends letting them help shop for groceries and teaching the importance of healthy eating.

But sometimes, parents need a trick to easily get nutritious food into their children’s tummies.

“Add puréed veggies to sauces that can’t be easily detected by these little detectives," he says. "Taste what you give them, know your child’s palate and what they look for when they're trying to avoid veggies.”

You can’t go wrong with pizza, especially if it’s a pizza roll.

“What better way than to mix, veggies into the pizza sauce? It’s great for kids who have a fight-or-flight relationship with veggies.

INSTRUCTIONS 1.

Chop veggies. Sauté until tender. Blend

with marinara.

2. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, yeast and

salt. Add water. Stir until a ball forms. Knead for 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface.

3.

Shape dough into a ball and place in a

lightly oiled bowl. Cover with damp cloth.

Rest on countertop for 2 hours.

4. Preheat 5.

oven to 400 degrees.

Place dough on a lightly floured surface.

Use rolling pin to roll it out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.

6.

Spread 1 cup of sauce over dough. Leave

1/2-inch border around edges. Add extra desired amount. Sprinkle mozzarella.

7. Roll dough into large log. Slice into 8-12 piec-

es. Place each piece in a greased muffin tin.

8.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown

and cooked through.

They just see pizza.” says Coakley.

It works great as a snack or as part of a meal.

“The undercover veggies are the star of this pizza roll and the way it is presented is a perfect way to provide a variety of veggie flavors without overwhelming the kids.”

Check out Facebook.com/GingerMonkeyAZ for their full list of kid-friendly events.

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Experienced, friendly professionals get dogs running on paw-powered non-electric treadmills that are safe. The team slogan is “We Run Dogs!” and they do it in a mobile air-conditioned fitness unit that comes right to your home. Watch videos of some happy pups on Run Buddy Mobile’s social media sites and schedule a session at RunBuddyMobile.com.

Your fuzzy family member can join you for PETSMART PATIO AT a Diamondbacks game! The Dog Days of CHASE FIELD Summer Packages start at $160 to reserve a semi-private space for four people and one pup. It includes various food and beverages, access to an air-conditioned outdoor/indoor dog park play area and a free PetSmart doggie bag full of goodies. Dogs must be friendly and have current vaccinations. Purchase tickets and learn more at MLB.com.

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