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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
Joyce Selk | joyce.selk@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR
Feeling Thankful THEY SAY THAT WITH CHILDREN, “THE DAYS ARE LONG, BUT THE YEARS ARE SHORT.” I feel like that can also be applied to 2020.
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Emily Lisenbee CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
I don’t know about you, but for me, this year seems to have lasted 10 years in one— and yet, it has also gone by extremely quickly. Each day seems quite long with the juggle of work, kids, and life, mostly all from home. And yet, how is it near the end of the year already?
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I feel like we went from March to November in the blink of an eye. As we enter this season of thankfulness, I have been taking time to reflect on the many things I’m grateful for… health, family, friends, my career—and you. Thank you for sharing your stories with us, for reading our magazine through these unique times, for being there for us, and for letting us be there for you. In this issue we share inspiring stories of people who are doing amazing things, such as how ICAN has been keeping kids—and families—engaged with its to-go Kraft Kits, how a local couple is giving back, and how a doctor is helping give the gift
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020
FEATURES 16 Honoring Our Local Heroes Chandler Veterans: Path of Honor Welcomes Residents
22 Steve Keim The Arizona Cardinals General Manager and Chandler Resident on Fulfilling His Dreams
26 Delicious Holiday Recipes Local Residents Share Their Favorite Holiday Dish
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32 Sound Technology How Advancements in Devices Have Led to Better Hearing
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Hometown Hero
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City Scene
26 Culinary Creations 32 Inspired By 35 Giving Back 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice
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AROUND TOWN The retired Boeing 747 landed in Marana, Arizona—its final resting place—while a new chapter of life began that day for Peterson. By purchasing the Throttle Quadrant through Wyatt Aerospace’s eBay store, WhaleTailSales, he will always have a piece of that momentous day. WyattAerospace.com
ZAKAI LOPEZ WINS ZZEEKS PIZZA'S 2020 PIZZA BOX CONTEST Zakai Lopez from Dobson Academy was announced as the winner of Zzeeks Pizza's 2020 Pizza Box Contest. His artwork will be on all of the restaurant's 10-inch pizza boxes throughout 2020, in all four of its locations. Zzeeks
wanted
to
include
many
of
the
local schools from Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, and Chandler, and received over 1,500 drawings.
Cider Corps, the veteran-owned craft cidery
Lopez received a check for $500, along with a
in Mesa, makes several styles dedicated to those
future pizza party once school gets back into session.
who have served our country. The veteran-themed
"Zzeek really enjoys doing this box contest," the
styles include Sangin Sangria, named for the town
company says. "We have done it for two years now
of Sangin where Cider Corps co-owner Jason
and will continue this tradition." Zzeeks.com
Duren was injured in service in Afghanistan; Tropic
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Thunder, which is dedicated to the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army stationed in Hawaii; and Sailor Cherry, which is a nod to Navy vet and tattoo
Wyatt Aerospace, a Chandler company, stocks
legend Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Select Cider
and delivers high-demand airplane parts for
Corps styles are available at Whole Foods, AJs, and
many top airlines, distributors, and aviation repair
Total Wine. A veterans discount is available year-
shops. Recently, the worldwide company helped
round at the Mesa cidery. CiderCorpsAZ.com
fulfill a peculiar request made by Delta pilot Gene Peterson and flight attendant Holly Rick. In 2018, the couple married aboard Delta’s final 747 passenger
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CIDER CORPS HONORS GREAT SACRIFICE WITH VETERAN-THEMED STYLES
SUSAN BAKER JOINS THE CHANDLER CULTURAL FOUNDATION BOARD
flight. Peterson reached out to Wyatt Aerospace
The Chandler Cultural Foundation recently
through eBay to request the purchase of the Throttle
added community leader Susan Baker to its
Quadrant from the Boeing 747-400 in which he
Managing Board. Appointed by Mayor Kevin
piloted the farewell flight and married his bride.
Hartke, the marketing and public relations profes-
“The wedding celebration may be over, but the
sional has dedicated her life to volunteerism, and
memories that were created on the last passenger
brings her expertise in broadcasting and market-
747 flight in the U.S. will last forever,” says David
ing, particularly for large-scale entertainment ven-
Gilbert, president of Wyatt Aerospace. “We are
ues such as Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, the Arizona
thankful to the couple for allowing us to help keep
State Fair, and Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum.
those memories alive. We wish them many, many
Inspired by helping others and strengthening
years of love and happiness. We are honored to be
her community, she has served with a number of
able to provide a token of that special day.”
organizations and boards, including Fresh Start
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of the East Valley, and more than 25 years with the Fiesta Bowl, where she is currently a Life Member. “The motto I have tried to live my life by is ‘To whom much is given, much is required,’” says Baker. “My passion is music—almost all forms—with a
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special love for jazz. Arizona is filled with the most amazing talent and so the opportunity for me to serve on the Chandler Center for the Arts Foundation board is both a joy and a privilege. As a resident of Chandler for over 30 years, I’m thrilled to bring my expertise and energy to this tremendous organization.”
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AROUND TOWN Connie Health was formed in 2019 by Valley resident David Luna, and partners Michael Scopa and Oded Eran—all Medicare experts, with decades of experience. In addition to providing individuals with guidance on finding the right Medicare coverage for their personal needs, the advisors at Connie Health offer ongoing support in navigating a range of healthcare choices. These services help consumers get the most out of their plan, optimize prescription costs, and find providers in their area. The service is provided at no cost to consumers. Medicare’s open enrollment period runs through Dec. 7. ConnieHealth.com
BARRO'S PIZZA SEEKS LOCAL STUDENT FOR $10,000 DR PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAY Barro’s Pizza, a local family-owned pizzeria, is once again giving away $10,000 to one local Arizona resident in the 2020 Arizona Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway. The prize money is available to help pay college tuition or any related educational expenses. “This is our ninth year celebrating our partnership with Dr Pepper to give away $10,000 to a local student,” says Ken Barro, owner of Barro’s Pizza. “Helping others in our community is at the foundation of who we are as a company. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year, it’s a great time to reflect on our wonderful customers that help us reach new milestones every day—that allow us to participate in important initiatives like this one.” The Barro’s Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway has awarded $75,000 to students in Arizona since 2012. Submissions are open to Arizona residents 18 years or older. A winner will be selected at random from the online and text-to-win entries. The winner can use the money to pay for current expenses, such as tuition and books, or to pay off outstanding student loans. Entries are being accepted online at BarrosPizza.com /drpeppercontest through Dec. 14, 2020.
TEE UP FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL CHANDLER GOLF CHALLENGE It’s the perfect time to help drive FORE-ward disability awareness! The 24th Annual Chandler Golf Challenge swings into action Nov. 13 with reserved tee times and physical distancing guidelines in place to safeguard the many players, supporters, and volunteers. CONTINUED >
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AROUND TOWN Get your daily dose of iron at Chandler’s Bear Creek Golf Club (500 E. Riggs Road) when you tee up in support of the Mayor’s Committee
for
Disabilities
Scholarship
The
tournament
People
with Fund.
contributes
nearly $10,000 each year towards Chandler Parks & Recreation’s efforts to support more than 300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families living in Chandler and neighboring cities. Participation
in
the
all-inclu-
sive tournament is $85 for individual golfers, $325 for foursomes, and $425 to be a tee box sponsor and a host a foursome. To register or for more information, visit
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HOMETOWN HERO
HONORING OUR LOCAL HEROES CHANDLER VETERANS: PATH OF HONOR WELCOMES RESIDENTS
ARTICLE MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON | PHOTOGRAPHY AND VETERAN INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER AND CHANDLER MUSEUM
WHEN YOU ASK A VETERAN OR THEIR FAMILY ABOUT THEIR SERVICE, THEY OFTEN PAINT A PICTURE OF EXPERIENCES AND SACRIFICES THAT MANY CIVILIANS CAN ONLY IMAGINE. This month, the City of Chandler will host its first-ever Chandler Veterans: Path of Honor. Throughout November, locals can visit Chandler Veterans Oasis Park and take a stroll along the Path of Honor, which will recognize 20 Chandler veterans along the way. “Visitors will see the veterans’ photos, and learn a few facts about them and their military service, while giving them the opportunity to reflect on their service to our country,” says Chandler Museum Collections Coordinator Nate Meyers. To make this project possible, the Chandler Museum is working on a Chandler Veterans Database. To submit digital photos to the database, visit ChandlerAZ.gov/veteransdatabase. To donate original photographs, scrapbooks, uniforms, or other items that help document a veteran’s story, contact Meyers at 480.782.2877.
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Nate Meyers, Chandler Museum collections coordinator
“VISITORS WILL SEE THE VETERANS’ PHOTOS, AND LEARN A FEW FACTS ABOUT THEM AND THEIR MILITARY SERVICE, WHILE GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT ON THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.”
01.
02.
03.
ZORA FOLLEY
CARLOS LAPAGLIA
ARTHUR E. PRICE
UNITED STATES ARMY
UNITED STATES NAVY
UNITED STATES ARMY
1949-1953
1942-1945
1917-1919
Claiming to be older than he was, Zora
Carlos Lapaglia enlisted in the Navy
An attorney by trade, and business
Folley enlisted in the Army at 16 years
after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
partner of town founder Dr. A. J.
old. He earned five battle stars and a
Lapaglia was assigned to the USS
Chandler by marriage, Art Price
Purple Heart fighting in Korea. During
Indianapolis for a secret mission: the
enlisted in the Army during World
his time in the military, he discovered
delivery of the atomic bomb. After
War I. He was commissioned a sec-
a love of boxing. Winning the All-
the mission, the Indianapolis was
ond lieutenant before shipping out
Army and All-Services Heavyweight
sunk by a submarine, killing hun-
to France, where he served as an
Championships launched him on a
dreds of sailors. Lapaglia survived
artillery instructor. After returning
professional boxing career for more
the ordeal, returning to Chandler to
stateside, he was stationed at Camp
than a decade.
farm after the war.
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CITY SCENE
ICAN Stays Connected to Chandler Families with Activity Kits
THE ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED THE KITS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WHEN ICAN CLOSED ITS TRADITIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ARTICLE ALISON STANTON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
PROGRAM IN MID-MARCH DUE TO THE COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC, THE TEAM WAS FACED WITH A CHALLENGING DILEMMA—HOW TO CONTINUE OFFERING THE ICAN PROGRAM TO COMMUNITY YOUTH, IN A TIME WHEN THEY NEEDED IT MORE THAN EVER. As Shelby Pedersen, CEO of ICAN notes, the team quickly came up with an innovative idea to remain connected to the area’s youth: ICAN Kraft Kits.
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“ICAN Kraft Kits were basically ‘ICAN To-Go,’” Pedersen explains, adding that each free kit included
team continued to distribute 500 kits weekly for the remainder of the Arizona shutdown,” she says.
educational enrichment activities and supplies to keep
Once schools re-opened, Pedersen says ICAN
kids active, busy, and engaged with fun, weekly themes,
altered the kits to become “Me & My Family” Kits, and
all while continuing ICAN’s program philosophy of posi-
began distributing them on a monthly basis.
tive youth development.
“Since we are not able to offer our family program
Because most of ICAN’s families do not have access
activities currently, the kits serve as a way for ICAN
to technology, Pedersen says the ICAN Kraft Kits, which
to reach families with activities they can complete
were launched in April, included all of the supplies
together,” she says.
needed to complete the activities; for example, printed sheets, crayons, glue sticks, and other craft supplies. ICAN’s team distributed the kits in conjunction with Chandler schools’ free lunch distribution at local Title 1 schools, Pedersen says.
The first Me & My Family Kit, which was distributed in September, was a group art project for the family. Pedersen says it included a blank canvas, paint, tape, brushes, and instructions. "Families divided the canvas into quadrants with the
“ICAN staff set up a station during the distribution
tape, so that each family member was in charge of one part
and handed out the kits. ICAN youth were thrilled to see
of it. Each member used their creativity to paint their por-
ICAN staff, even for a brief moment,” she says.
tion, and then they removed the tape to reveal one cohe-
To say that the ICAN Kraft Kits were popular is definitely an understatement. The first week they were distributed, Pedersen says the team put together and handed out 100 kits. “They were such a hit that the next week they did 250 kits, and the third week they did 500 kits. The ICAN
sive family art project,” she says. “Families enjoyed the activities and sent ICAN lots of pictures of their artwork.” The October kit was a Halloween scavenger hunt with activities that led to clues and special treats at the end, and the November kit has a Thanksgiving theme. CONTINUED >
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CITY SCENE (CONTINUED) All of the monthly kits incorporate ICAN’s “Positive Youth Development” focus, with a strong emphasis on family bonding, communication skills, and self-confidence, Pedersen says. “Each kit is compiled with all age groups in mind, and has a little something for the teens, as well as younger children.” Pedersen is immensely proud of the team from ICAN, who produced, assembled, and distributed 4,600 kits between March and August. Now that the kits are family-focused, ICAN is distributing between 40 and 60 per month, she says. While the kits are free for ICAN families—85% of ICAN families live below the poverty line, Pedersen says—the community is welcome to support ICAN’s Me & My Family Kits by subscribing to receive them for their own family. “The cost for a kit is $50 a month. For every paid kit we sell to the community, ICAN is able to provide two free kits to families in ICAN’s service area,” Pedersen says, adding that ICAN plans to continue the Me & My Family Kits at least through Spring 2021. Pedersen says she and the team from ICAN were encouraged and delighted by the positive feedback they received. “All summer long we were receiving tremendous feedback from families with their gratitude for ICAN in providing these activities,” Pedersen says. “Families were sending in photos of their kids working on the projects, and notes of thanks. We also received many photos from the September Me & My Family Kit, it was so fun to see how all of of the art pieces came out so differently.” To subscribe to a monthly kit from ICAN, contact Becky Hinds at 480.874.7578 or becky@icanaz.org. Kits will be delivered within the Chandler area; families who live outside of Chandler should contact ICAN directly. ICANAZ.org
“SINCE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER OUR FAMILY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY, THE KITS SERVE AS A WAY FOR ICAN TO REACH FAMILIES WITH ACTIVITIES THEY CAN COMPLETE TOGETHER.”
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STEVE KEIM THE ARIZONA CARDINALS GENERAL MANAGER AND CHANDLER RESIDENT ON FULFILLING HIS DREAMS, AND WHAT HE LOVES ABOUT CHANDLER
ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
CHANDLER RESIDENT AND ARIZONA CARDINALS GENERAL MANAGER STEVE KEIM HAD A PLAN FOR HIS FUTURE FROM THE TIME HE WAS A YOUNG BOY. “I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and in that state, football is everything—it’s king,” he says. “As a child, I was just so passionate about the game, to the point where, when I was 9 years old—I’ll never forget this—I walked up to my mom in the kitchen and I said, ‘Mom,
So, Keim took that advice to heart, got good grades, and, as anyone who follows football knows, the rest is history. He had many scholarship offers out of high school, chose North Carolina State University, played football there, and later signed with the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. By age 25, he was scouting for the Arizona Cardinals. He’s now been with the organization for 22 years.
you’re not going to have to save any money for my college, because
In fact, Keim is one of just two general managers throughout all
I’m going to get a football scholarship, and then from there I’m going
of the NFL who started with the organizations they are now running
to go on and have an opportunity to play for the NFL, and after that,
(Brian Gutekunst with the Green Bay Packers is the other).
I’m going to become a general manager for an NFL team.’”
way up to the highest position in the organization,” he says. “It’s
“I’ll never forget… she sort of snickered, and she said, ‘Steve, if you
pretty cool because it’s a different feeling; it’s not just a job, it’s sort
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“We started at the lowest level, as area scouts, and worked our
At the time, Keim shares that he was not the best student.
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of in your blood.” For Keim, his job is a dream come true.
“I thank God every day, I truly do,” he shares. “I can’t even believe I’ve been given this opportunity, and the level of appreciation I have for what I do and the opportunity—I’m just so thankful.” As thankful as he is, Keim still shares that the job causes its share of stress. “It’s a results-based business and a challenging business, and it’s really not meant for everybody. You have to have a really thick skin,” he says. Although he can let those things roll off his back, he worries about his four children. “They’re getting to an age where they can read and see things on social media, and that’s hard,” Keim says. “But I respect the fact that everyone has opinions and is passionate about this game and what I do. At the end of the day, I just want to make them proud.” It also is a juggle between keeping the people who work for him, as well as the players, happy, while sometimes having to make decisions that are unpopular. “That’s probably the biggest thing that the fan doesn’t see behind the scenes,” he says. “It’s not just glamorous to sit here and say, ‘Well, we’re taking Kyler Murray with the first pick’ or ‘I’m going to trade for Deandre Hopkins.’ That’s just a small piece of the pie of what I do.” One thing he enjoys is showing off the Valley and Chandler. When potential draftees or free agents come to town, he takes them to restaurants such as Steak 44 or Ocean 44, or in Chandler, to Fleming’s and Pesto’s Italian. He says he also looks forward to taking them to DC Steakhouse’s new location. CONTINUED >
“I CAN’T EVEN BELIEVE I’VE BEEN GIVEN THIS OPPORTUNITY, AND THE LEVEL OF APPRECIATION I HAVE FOR WHAT I DO AND THE OPPORTUNITY—I’M JUST SO THANKFUL.”
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Keim has lived in Chandler for nine years, and loves that it has a small-town feel, yet at the same time, continues to grow. “It’s an area I’m extremely proud to call home,” he says. “When you look at the Valley there are so many nice places to live, but to me, Chandler is, in my opinion, the best because for a person with children, it’s a great place to raise kids—the education, and the fact that it’s a little greener than other parts of the Valley. … The people that I’ve gotten to know, and the restaurants, are awesome. There are so many caring people who want to see Chandler grow and evolve, and that’s been fun to watch over the past nine years.” When he’s not working or spending time with his family, he enjoys swimming, hiking, taking walks, shopping, and traveling. Although Keim has a big job that involves tough calls and thick skin, he shares that one thing people would be surprised to know about him is that, “I’m pretty sensitive. They see a big guy and they think you have a tough exterior, when really, I’m probably a puppy dog at heart. I can get my feelings hurt easily, and I can cry at a sad movie. Those sort of things are not so macho to say.” As 2020 comes to a close and the holiday season arrives, he looks back at what the year has brought and shares that, “I think more than anything, COVID has put a lot of things into perspective. It’s having four beautiful kids who are healthy, and to be able to live out a dream for a living. I think to me, every day, I’m so thankful for this opportunity and so appreciative. I really hope that everybody in life gets to experience living out a dream like I have, because to feel the passion is second to none. You hear about people who don’t like their jobs and who hate going to work, and I feel so bad, because I want everybody to experience the joy I’ve experienced in my life.”
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CULINARY CREATIONS
delicious holiday recipes PARTNERS OF CHANDLER LIFESTYLE SHARE THEIR FAVORITE HOLIDAY DISH
PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG
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Courtesy of Denise McCreery at d’Vine Gourmet
hot choc ol at e c a ke i n g re d ient s + 1 cup of water + 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate + 2 eggs, room temperature + 1/2 cup vegetable oil + 2 1/4 cups sugar + 4 oz. cocoa powder + 1/2 tsp.salt + 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda + 1/2 tsp. baking powder + 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour + 1/2 tsp. vanilla + 1 cup buttermilk
i n st r uc t ion s Combine the water and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave the mixture until the water is warm and the chocolate can be whisked smooth (about 30-40 seconds). In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the eggs until light and fluffy (1-2 minutes). Add the vegetable oil and continue whipping until just incorporated. Repeat with the granulated sugar. Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt), mixing on low until just incorporated. Add the water/chocolate, buttermilk and vanilla extract, and mix on low until just combined. Pour the batter into two greased 9� cake pans and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool in pan for 15 minutes, remove and cool completely.
hot cocoa buttercream frosting i n g re d ient s + 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature + 4 cups powdered sugar + 3/4 cup cocoa powder + 3-4 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk + Dash of salt + Dash of cinnamon + 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla + Various size marshmallows, broken candy canes, cookies, etc.
i n s t r uc t ion s Whip butter in an electric mixer until white and fluffy, about 7 minutes. Sift in dry ingredients, vanilla and half the cream, mixing and scraping sides occasionally; add more cream as needed until desired frosting thickness. Frost cake and decorate with marshmallows and candy.
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Recipe courtesy Ginger Monkey Gastropub
pan seared diver scallops with balsamic pickled mushrooms, butternut squash puree, and crispy prosciutto balsamic pickled mushrooms i n g re d ient s + 2 Tbsp. olive oil + 5 each dry packed scallops, feet removed + 2 Tbsp. butter + 1 sprig thyme + 4 oz. butternut squash puree + 2 oz. balsamic pickled mushrooms + 2 pieces crispy prosciutto + 8 leaves baby arugula
i n st r uc t ion s In a large sauté pan, heat oil to the smoking point.
i n g re d ient s + 1 lb. cleaned wild mushrooms (or whatever mushrooms you prefer) + 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar + 2 oz. fresh thyme + 1 oz. olive oil
i n s t r uc t ion s In a large sauté pan, heat oil to the smoking point. Add in mushrooms, sauté for 2 minutes. Add thyme and balsamic. Cook for 2 more minutes and place in a jar.
crispy prosciutto i n g re d ient s
Season scallops with salt and place in sauté pan. Let
+ 1 package sliced prosciutto
them sear until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes,
+ 2 pieces parchment paper
then flip. Add butter and thyme. Use a spoon to baste the
+ 2 cookie sheets
scallops with the brown butter, approximately 2 minutes.
i n s t r uc t ion s
Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to rest. Heat butternut squash puree until warm, and then spread
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On a cookie sheet, line the tray
onto plate. Place scallops on top of puree. Garnish with
with 1 piece of parchment paper. Lay out prosciutto evenly. Place
pickled mushrooms, crispy prosciutto, and arugula.
another piece of parchment paper on top, followed by the other cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until prosciutto becomes crisp.
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Recipe courtesy Nicole Herrera at BackFit Health + Spine
pu mpk i n /cheesec a ke mu f f i n s i n g re d ient s Filling
i n st r uc t ion s Preheat oven to 375 degrees. For filling, lightly mix all
+ 1 (8 oz.) package of whipped cream cheese
ingredients in bowl, and set aside. For streusel topping,
+ 1 egg
mix flour, white sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped
+ 1 tsp. vanilla extract
pecans in bowl. Add butter, and mix until “crumbly.” Set
+ 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
bowl aside. For muffins, sift together flour, sugar, baking
Streusel Topping
powder, cinnamon, and salt. Make a well in the middle of
+ 5 Tbsp. white sugar
these dry ingredients and add eggs, pumpkin, olive oil,
+ 4 1/2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
and vanilla. Beat together until smooth. Spray muffin tin
+ 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
with nonstick spray or use liners. Fill muffin cups half-
+ 3 Tbsp. butter
full. Then, use the back of a tablespoon to push a little
+ 3 Tbsp. pecans (chopped)
divot into the center of the muffin batter. In the divot, add
Muffins
1 Tbsp. of the filling (cream cheese mixture). Sprinkle the
+ 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
streusel topping evenly over the muffins and bake at 375
+ 2 cups white sugar
degrees for 20-25 minutes, and enjoy the taste of fall!
+ 2 tsp. baking powder
Should make 24 muffins.
+ 2 tsp. ground cinnamon + 1/2 tsp. salt + 2 eggs + 1 1/3 cups canned pumpkin + 1/3 cups olive oil + 2 tsp. vanilla extract
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Photo by David Apeji
Recipe courtesy Mindy Jones Naverez at Amy Jones Group
papa lloyd's latkes i n g re d ient s + 3 large russet potatoes + 1 medium-to-large yellow onion + 1 egg, lightly beaten + Salt and pepper + Peanut oil to fry + A few spoons of white flower
i n st r uc t ion s Peel potatoes. Peel onion. Grate potatoes on box grater, fine to medium grate. Grate onion on fine grate. Squeeze water out of potato and onion mixture using a dish towel twisted to tighten around grated mixture. Add beaten egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Add a spoon or two of flour to thicken mix. Heat peanut oil in large skillet. Using a tablespoon, drop a heaping spoon of mix into hot oil in frying pan, and flatten into pancakes. When latkes start getting brown around the edges, turn them over with spatula. When brown on both sides, remove and drain on paper towels. Notes: Hand grated is best, but you can use a food processor (especially for a large volume of potatoes). Also, it is important to work fast to avoid potatoes from discoloring after grated. Makes 12 to 24 latkes, depending on potato size. CityLifestyle.com/Chandler
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INSPIRED BY
SOUND TECHNOLOGY HOW ADVANCEMENTS IN DEVICES HAVE LED TO BETTER HEARING
ARTICLE SUE BALDINI | PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY BORG
LIKE OUR OTHER SENSES, HEARING IS PARAMOUNT
“I was missing out on so many things,” he says. “It’s really
TO ENJOYING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST. The better we can
stressful on your partner because you keep having to ask
communicate, the more successful we’ll be in relationships,
them to repeat, or sometimes you think you heard it this way
careers, and interactions with the world around us.
and it wasn’t that way.”
Fortunately for those with mild to moderate hearing
Dr. Jessee says modern hearing aids are really changing
loss, hearing devices have undergone dramatic technolog-
people’s lives, because hearing better is living better. They
ical improvements over the years. They are basically now
can effectively communicate with friends and family.
mini-computers, and are capable of many different functions.
“Dr. Jessee wants you to not only hear, but to hear with a
“The work I get to do allows me to feel like a superhero,”
capital H, because she wants that experience to be perfect
says Dr. Tina Jessee, an audiologist who has been practicing since the early ’90s. “It’s amazing because I really can change people’s lives with the technology I’m fitting.”
for you,” says Baer. There are now Bluetooth hearing devices, she explains, so anything that comes out of your smartphone can go directly
She opened Good Sound Audiology in 2002, which now
through your hearing devices. So, if you want to go for a run
has locations in Mesa, Gilbert, and Sun Lakes. She knows
and listen to music, you don’t need to wear anything else.
that some people are resistant to the idea of hearing aids, or
You can double tap on your hearing devices and, just like
may be in denial that they need them.
with Alexa, you can ask, “What’s the capital of New York?” or
“It’s an emotional disease,” says Dr. Jessee. “It might generate feelings of aging. Hearing loss isolates us and causes anger and depression.”
“How’s the weather in Panama?” The devices can also count your steps or call someone if you fall down.
One of her patients, Thomas Baer, is glad that he found
For Baer, these newer hearing devices continue to have
Dr. Jessee back in the early 2000s. Born with a birth defect
a positive effect not only on his life, but for those around
that caused hearing issues, he gave up on seeking help
him as well.
many years before.
“Phone conversations, music, and television can be
“I never really had great experiences with hearing aids,” says
streamed directly into my ears, and I can control the volume
Baer. “They were huge and clunky, and broke down quite often.”
for myself without having to make it loud for everybody in the
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room,” he says. He and Dr. Jessee meet on a quarterly basis, so she can find out the types of experiences he is having and how his
hearing devices may have to be tweaked to accommodate those changes. “What makes Dr. Jessee so great is that she listens so that I can hear better,” he says. “She’ll ask me what I’m struggling with, and can turn settings up or down. I also Dr. Tina Jessee
have the ability to do that myself on my phone application. The jumps in technology have been phenomenal. “One of the jokes I have with Dr. Jessee is that I’m pretty much an every three- or four-year upgrader because I’m a technology guy, that’s my career, and I just love the
Thomas Baer gets a check-up from Dr. Tina Jessee
advances they’re making.” And, he says, having better hearing has improved his relationship with his wife. “We are now more clear to each other,” he says. “I’m not missing conversations. We have a grandson and it’s really great to listen to him and hear him laugh.” The couple also spends a lot of time outdoors, and now Baer can hear the birds singing. And because his hearing devices are water-resistant, he can exercise as vigorously as he wants. Perspiration will not affect them. “Don’t hesitate,” he says. “Go to an audiologist like Dr. Jessee. You’re missing out on so much in life. There’s no excuse now not to go get them. Go check with someone, because you may have preconceived ideas of what hearing aids are and they have changed dramatically.” Dr. Jessee agrees. “We have this amazing technology now, and I really want people to understand how wonderful better hearing is. It’s life-changing. Joy and satisfaction of life increases.” GoodSoundAudiology.com
“WE HAVE THIS AMAZING TECHNOLOGY NOW, AND I REALLY WANT PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND HOW WONDERFUL BETTER HEARING IS. IT’S LIFE-CHANGING. JOY AND SATISFACTION OF LIFE INCREASES.” CityLifestyle.com/Chandler
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GIVING BACK
WALKING THE WALK
A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN
IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world. Would you leave that all behind? Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day? For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a
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man who can truly say he lives the life he’s been called to and encouraging others to do the same.
CONTINUED >
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Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life. The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values. “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.” In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.
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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .” “It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix
he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.
it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your
“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,
eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent
you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”
their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-
“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”
self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation
Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the
as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that
Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong
you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls
with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of
and you’re always in the picture—always the center
his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.
of everything.
It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did
“All we really need to do is hit that little button that
ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued
switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t
humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with
even see myself.”
the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-
Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.
fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court. “It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been
“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city
an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-
called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was
versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the
this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,
planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel
some little ceramic things you could paint and this big
like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like
bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in
that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”
bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,
he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the
but she loved it.”
way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those
“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”
truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”
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NOVEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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7
include Painted Clay Desert and
A CELEBRATION OF SOULS: DAY OF THE DEAD IN SOUTHERN MEXICO
THE STELLA ARTOIS POLO CLASSIC: PRESENTED BY KETEL ONE
through the support of the Chandler
Chandler Museum
Every year on Nov. 1 and 2, families
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WestWorld of Scottsdale
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in villages across Mexico gather to
Under a new name for 2020, this
welcome home the visiting spirits of
popular polo event, a production
departed relatives on the Dia de los
of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo
Muertos. Encounter the colorful tra-
Championships, returns with some
ditions of this holiday with an exhibit
new teams, as well as a new focus
presented in both English and Spanish,
on social distancing and a key focus
The Phoenix Zoo's ZooLights, pre-
which captures celebrations in and
to help schools, nonprofits, and char-
sented by SRP, is back with millions of
around Oaxaca, including prepar-
ities hit hard by COVID-19. The day
twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculp-
ing centuries-old recipes, scattering
includes polo matches; a canine cou-
tures, and the Wildlife Lantern Safari,
marigolds to guide the dead home, and
ture dog show; the World’s Longest
which features 66 creatures—polar
celebrating. ChandlerMuseum.org
Catwalk Fashion Show, presented by
bears, mammoths, peacocks and more,
Phoenix Fashion Week; and a post-
all aglow. This year, in addition to the
1-14
event concert with Roger Clyne (tick-
traditional walk-thru experience, there
eted separately). ThePoloParty.com
are also Cruise ZooLights nights, a
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Vision Gallery
For most of his life, Edgar Cardenas has lived in the interstitial space between his two personas—Mexican ethnicity and American nationality—oscillating
ZOOLIGHTS Phoenix Zoo
drive-thru experience. PhoenixZoo.org
DOWNTOWN CHANDLER FARMERS MARKET Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West
11-15 HIGHLAND YARD VINTAGE MARKET
between the pride of his fluid identity
The Downtown Chandler Farmers
and frustration of being ostracized
Market takes place every Saturday
Marketplace, in building behind
from one or both cultures. In this
from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. COVID-19 guide-
The owners of Merchant Square,
series, Cardenas illuminates other dis-
lines for customers include maintain-
Arizona’s coveted antique destination,
enfranchised individuals who have also
ing social distancing, the use of gloves
host Highland Yard Vintage Market,
grappled with their identity and strug-
and masks is strongly encouraged,
a four-day shopping extravaganza
gled to be seen. VisionGallery.org
card sales are encouraged rather than
happening once a month. Highland
cash to allow for contactless payment,
Yard Vintage Market is a curated
and prepared foods should be enjoyed
shopping experience offering the
off-site. DowntownChandler.org/
best in home and garden décor from
farmersmarket
some of the most talented and popu-
7 5TH ANNUAL DESERT HARVEST CAR SHOW 3015 E. Warner Road, Gilbert
This event from the Covenant Hot Rod Association, held at Valor Christian Center, features street rods, sports cars,
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Recycled Waste Peacebots. Vision
Merchant Square Antique
lar designers, pickers, and makers in
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14 PETE PANCRAZI QUARTET: SWINGING AMERICAN SONGBOOK
custom cars, rat rods, muscle cars, clas-
Chandler's Vision Gallery is offering
sics, competition cars, trucks, and more.
this series of art classes, taught by
Those registering their car can receive
professional artists, for youth ages
a T-shirt, goody bag, and dash plaque.
6 to 16. November's classes, which
Enjoy this live outdoor music experi-
There are also giveaway gifts and a
are streamed online on Saturday
ence in an intimate socially distanced
50/50 split. CovenantHotRod.com
mornings and afternoons via Zoom,
setting, with limited attendance.
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Chandler Center for the Arts
Being
named
by
Downbeat
Magazine as "one to watch" and a guitar player "deserving greater attention," is not a surprise to those who have heard Pete Pancrazi perform. He is known for his nimble guitar work and warm vocals. Join Pete and a band of seasoned musicians to experience the Swinging American Songbook. ChandlerCenter.org
21-DEC 31 ART QUILTS XXV: FLEETING MOMENTS Vision Gallery
Now in its 25th year, this annual exhibition has grown from a local and regional quilt show to a respected vehicle for contemporary works. It draws national and international entries, and allows hundreds of visitors each year to experience quilting as an art form. A virtual reception with the artists will be held Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. VisionGallery.org
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Hamilton Aquatic Center
Before dipping into the mashed potatoes and gravy on Thanksgiving Day, consider a dip in the pool at Chandler’s annual Turkey Swim. Chandler
Aquatics
is
open-
ing Hamilton Aquatic Center for lap swimming to help people burn some calories before plunging into their Thanksgiving meals. The water is heated and admission is free to participants bringing a canned food item to be donated to a food bank in Chandler. ChandlerAZ.gov/events/ turkey-swim
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
SUPPORTING ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
LOCAL
RESTAURANTS
HAS PERHAPS NEVER BEEN MORE CRUCIAL THAN DURING THE MONTHS OF COVID-19, WHICH DELIVERED A
HUSBAND & WIFE LAW TEAM MARK AND ALEXIS BREYER’S HEART CAMPAIGN GENERATES SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, WHILE DRAWING CONSUMERS TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS WITH A WIN-WIN PROPOSITION
POWERFUL BLOW TO THE INDUSTRY. But Mark and Alexis Breyer, known as “The Husband & Wife Law Team” that drives the Breyer Law Offices, are taking that patronage to the next level with their Heart Campaign.
A SWEETHEART DEAL
Since April, the firm has subsidized 50% of
selected restaurants’ sales on a designated day. It’s an incentive for consumers, whose tabs are cut in half, and a bonus for eateries, which are generating income and exposure they may not have otherwise. Restaurants are nominated by the public. Lucky Lou’s American Grill in Chandler was among the first of about 40 participating restaurants so far. Some experienced their busiest days through this effort. “It’s been such a success, we’re going to keep this going,” says Mark, who started the firm with Alexis in 1996. Its Chandler office is one of eight across the Valley. “Everyone here on my team that’s been involved has been on the phone with general managers and owners who are in tears because of the impact it’s been able to make. And it’s not because of us. It’s really because of the community.” To nominate a restaurant, contact the firm directly via social media or the website: BreyerLaw.com/heart.
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Chandler Lifestyle | November 2020
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