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Contributors Jan D'Atri, Allison Bailin Batz, Christopher Boan, Pastor David Bowen, Dr. Kelly Collins, Connor Dziawura, Curtis Finch, Jadyn Fisher, Shannon Fisher, C.A. Haire, Dr. Brian Hester, Shelley Sakala, Annika Tomlin, Judge Gerald Williams

Curt’s Corner

O’Connor High School celebrates its male students Illuminate your DIY approach to brightening your backyard

Share these projects throughout February Father gets to set the bar on get togethers

10 Causing a Commotion

32 Extraordinary Rides

12 Off the Vine

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Lloyd Cole traces his career with a retrospective show at the MIM Arizona wine growers show off their stuff in Oro Valley

14 When Attempts at Romance Fail

AZPOINT helps domestic violence survivors at home

34 What’s Cooking? with Jan D’Atri Flourless Chocolate Cake

36 The Secret’s in the Sauce

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20 Weekend Destinations

5 Arizona getaways for the adventurer in you

24 The Art of Giving

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42 Making Healthy Choices Do you really need supplements?

44 No Ordinary Gym

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26 Crossing Boundaries

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46 Puzzles

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Connecting to Today’s Youth Students and DVUSD are #extraordinary

By Dr. Curtis Finch Deer Valley Unified School District Superintendent

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ver wonder what it would be like to walk back into high school as a teenager again? Today, your first hurdle would be a convincing disguise. The second hurdle would be how you talk. However, what if you naturally looked like a teenager and even the adults were convinced, right away, without any changes? You might have a unique experience to share with others.

Th is is exactly what Shane Feldman did for two years. His purpose was to study teen behavior, but he ended up rediscovering the power of school and community engagement to impact positive behavior, shape decision-making and help students see other’s needs.

As Mr. Feldman interacted with the students, he was not allowed to give any opinions, steer student thought or affect any student decisions—these guidelines were strictly enforced from the only person in the building who knew what was really happening: the high school principal. These three rules, designed by the researchers, school district and lawyers, were put into place to protect the students and Mr. Feldman. Imagine the liability if he accidentally told a student, “You should do this,” and the student hurt themselves or others? For two years, Mr. Feldman followed these three rules while doing everything a student

would do, including homework. Because he could not offer advice, he committed himself to do three things really well: 1) be dependable, 2) be present and 3) listen.

These simple ground rules actually led him to some interesting observations. If he could not guide students with his “life-learned wisdom” (i.e., adulthood), he needed another way to connect, so he joined clubs. From this experience, he reinforced what educational researchers have known for years—extra and cocurricular activities such as service clubs, arts programs and sports teams are some of the best tools for shaping positive future adult decision-making.

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After the two-year experiment was completed, Mr. Feldman was handed the microphone at the center of the gymnasium f loor with all present. Faculty, staff and students were shocked at first, but then gave him a standing ovation as he explained what he had learned about connecting to today’s students—dependable, present and attentive. Mr. Feldman also reinforced the power of positive school and community groups and the importance of learning proper decisionmaking strategies to solve life’s riddles.

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HIGH SCHOOL

Time for Mr. OC O’Connor High School celebrates its male students

By Jadyn Fisher

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t’s February, which means one thing for junior and senior boys at O’Connor High School—it’s time for Mr. OC 2020.

The annual “male beauty pageant” is back for its sixth year on the OC stage. With 100% of proceeds going toward the Childhood Cancer Foundation, the event is definitely worth watching.

“Mr. OC’s theme this year is ‘Beauties and Biceps,’” says OC student body president Reagan Taylor.

The pageant is 6 p.m. Thursday, February 6, at the high school. Tickets are $7 at the door.

Taylor and her planning committee were hard at work, planning everything from the structure of the night to the decorations on the walls.

“This year we are excited to introduce new categories of the pageant and new judges,” she says. “They will be looking for the boy who really stands out among the crowd and shows skill as well as being able to entertain. The audience can expect a lot more interaction from them! Come out and support our boys.”

The boys give it their all on stage, performing their talents as well as a group dance, answering on-stage questions, and battling it out for the crown. It represents the spirit of OC and the competitive student body.

The boys entertain with their individual performances and stand out to the judges in the crowd of competitors.

“Last year was some of the most fun I have had at this school, and letting loose on stage felt so good,” says Gavin Moriarty, the 2019 runner up. “This year, I am stepping up my game a bit and hope to get the audience a bit more involved. Most importantly, last year I got runner-up so this year I am going for broke for that crown.”

Moriarty knows the ropes from his previous entries.

“The judges are looking for someone with a unique performance not afraid to leave it all out on the stage. Not to mention they want to laugh. That’s the ticket.”

School spirit is what makes the difference at OC, as it fuels the want for events similar to Mr. OC. Student government has been

building excitement for the weeks leading up to the event.

“It’s really important to show school spirit, because overall it just makes your high school experience so much better,” Taylor says. “By getting involved and connecting with different students at your school, it allows you to make new friends and enjoy high school while you still can.”

Moriarty adds, “I think the audience is in store for a very entertaining and exciting night. The boys involved in it I know will put on a show. The new and improved design this year will allow for a lot more creativity and humor. It is going to be a blast!”

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Illuminate your DIY approach to brightening your backyard

By Shelley Sakala

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typical backyard project goes like this: The hardscape is laid. The greenery is planted. The furniture is delivered. But there’s something missing— something you might not notice until the sun goes down: the lighting. An oft-overlooked backyard feature is the lighting design. Truth be told, outdoor lighting is all too often just an afterthought.

A typical house includes a single carriage lamp on the outside wall that gives off sub-par lighting—not exactly conducive to “outdoor living.” And if you were a kid in the 1970s, chances are your backyard lighting consisted of an eye-blinding floodlight that could light up an entire prison yard. But there’s no need to settle for a 60-watt bulb as your sole source of patio light, nor must you endure maximum security illumination while you’re chilling out back. In fact, there have never been more choices than there are right now for creating a mood and atmo-

sphere outside. If you have the inclination (and the budget), it might be worthwhile to hire a lighting design company to show you possibilities you never even knew existed.

But if you already have a vision for your lighting strategy, you can absolutely take the DIY approach. To get you started, here are five of the most popular approaches to lighting up the night.

Strip lighting

LED strip lighting is one of the most versatile light sources available. It’s budget-friendly, energy-efficient and ready to be installed almost anywhere. The bendable strips of light can be hung underneath bar counters, beneath patio furniture and even along walkways and paths. It makes stairways safer and barbecue islands more user-friendly. Strip lighting looks best when used as an indirect light source, creating a soft glow. Pro tip: Use judiciously, lest your patio ends up looking like an ’80s nightclub.

String lighting

As popular as White Claws (but easier

to find). Perhaps no modern light source has caught on as quickly in recent years as string lights. If you’ve ever watched “The Bachelor,” you know an outdoor party just isn’t the same without a few well-placed strands of string lights overhead. The best part about string lighting is expert installation is not required. They’re actually supposed to look casually hung up. Think “Italian villa” meets “rustic romantic.” Before purchasing, however, you might want to double-check the CC&Rs of your homeowners association. Some neighborhood rulebooks prohibit this type of lighting, no matter how tastefully it’s done (a preventative measure against year-round Christmas lights).

Pendant lighting

Take the best of the indoors and bring it outdoors! There’s no reason your patio table can’t be illuminated by a low-hanging pendant light fixture like you’ll find in today’s kitchens and dining rooms.

It will make your outdoor space cozy and inviting. The choices are limitless, with materials and designs ranging from metals to wovens to industrials to modern. And just like indoor lights, you can control the color, temperature and brightness with an array of special bulbs. Frosted? Tinted? Clear? Edison?

It’s your world! You may need a professional electrician to handle the installation, but the results will be well worth the investment.

Umbrella lighting

By day, it provides shade. By night, it provides light. The traditional patio umbrella has evolved. Manufacturers are now offering models that include battery-powered and even solar-powered lighting beneath the umbrella canopy. Rather than collapsing your

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umbrella for the evening, you can illuminate your pool area or patio table without having to run new electrical lines outside. As a cheap and simple alternative to buying a new umbrella, your nonlighted umbrella can be retrofitted with light kits starting at about $10 online.

In-ground lighting

Sleek, understated and elegant. It’s like recessed lighting but in the ground. These can be installed in grass, gravel or even concrete.

They make for gorgeous accent lighting near a wall or design feature or can line a path or walkway to keep everyone walking on the straight and narrow. They’ll give your outdoor space a finished, resort-style look with zero risk of the lights being tripped over or accidentally kicked.

Still stuck for ideas? Try visiting and walking through one of the dozens of resorts here in the Valley to see how professional landscape designers light up their outdoor spaces.

You might take away some five-star inspiration for your own property. But leave the towels.

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Causin g Commo a tion Lloyd Cole’s latest album, “Guesswork,” features two members of the Commotions. (Submitted photo)

Lloyd Cole traces his career with a retrospective show at the MIM

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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loyd Cole and the Commotions found success with their 1984 debut album, “Rattlesnakes.” Since then, Cole has continually reimagined his career.

Born in Buxton, England, Cole moved to New York to reinvent himself after a series of albums and tours with the Commotions.

Arizona fans will get the rare chance to see a retrospective of his career during his show at the Musical Instrument Museum on Thursday, February 13.

“I haven’t been to Phoenix in ages,” Cole says. “I think I’ve only played in Phoenix two or three times ever. I remember playing there in 1994 in a club and there was a Plexiglass wall down the middle separating the 21 and olders from the younger ones.”

Cole doesn’t know what to expect with the MIM, but he’s hoping they’ll have “old synthesizers they might let me play with.”

Seriously, the tour’s title is pretty telling: “From Rattlesnakes to Guesswork.” It’s just Cole and a guitar playing songs from 1983 through today.

“They are the songs I think are strong enough to stand up without a band or orchestra behind them,” Cole says. “I’ve been lucky to find out most of the songs I’ve wanted

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to play are strong enough.

“There have been times when you take the production out and there’s not really much of a song there. It doesn’t happen very often.”

Knowing he hasn’t played Phoenix in decades, his set list will be different from other cities’ dates. It will include the hits.

“The thing that is better about the solo show compared to a duo or a band show is if I decide to do something on the spur of the moment, I can,” he says. “Other shows have to be rehearsed. With a band, you can’t do stuff like that. You need to have a set list. If somebody in Phoenix yells out for a certain song and I know how to play it, I will.”

Cole admits he’s a little down his 2019 album, “Guesswork,” didn’t fare as well in the United States as it did in the United Kingdom. The collection—which includes an appearance by the Commotions’ Neil Clark and Blair Cowan—has sold better than his previous records have in the United States.

“That’s not saying very much,” he adds.

“There hasn’t been the media exposure I was expecting to get. There are probably a lot of fans out there who don’t know the record’s even out.

“The model for making music these days is the opposite of the model we had when we

started. We went on tour to promote records and made money from selling records. We now need an excuse to go on tour. Touring is where we make our money. The add-on, these days, is when I go on tour, I usually have my current record for sale at the concerts. I sell a lot of them and it enables me to get new music into the people’s hands, which is important to me.”

He adds that this can have a chain reaction.

“If they like it and they enjoy the concert, there’s a good chance they’ll come back,” he says. “If they like it, they might share it with their social media friends. When you spend so much energy making the record, it can be deflating to realize you’re selling more concert tickets than albums.

“I’m using the concerts to get the music into people’s hands—even if it’s not profitable. The most important thing for me is for people to have the music.”

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Off the Vine

Off the Vine

Arizona wine growers show off their stuff in Oro Valley

By Annika Tomlin

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efore 2006, there were only 12 wineries in Arizona.

This year, there are more than 125, and a portion of them will showcase their goods at the seventh annual Off the Vine Festival at Steam Pump Ranch in Oro Valley on Saturday, February 15.

“We were looking for wineries to showcase in different parts of the state,” says Paula Woolsey, event organizer for the 85085-based Arizona Wine Growers Association. “Off the Vine was an attempt to share the wealth and bring

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in people from all around the state.”

This one-day event offers 27 of Arizona’s best wines, giving attendees an opportunity to interact with the participating winemakers. Tickets start at $25; nondrinkers and kids are invited at no cost. Off the Vine also offers live music by the Pete Swan Trio, food trucks and artists.

“Off the Vine has quickly become one of our biggest events of the year, and after seeing record-breaking attendance in 2019 we’re expecting an even bigger crowd for 2020,” says Kris Pothier, president of the AWGA and owner of Chateau Tumbleweed. “Steam Pump Ranch and the surrounding mountains provide such a beautiful setting for wine lovers to experience wines from across the state and even meet the winemakers themselves, who are often in attendance.”

Among the wineries will be Carlson Creek Vineyard, Burning Tree Cellars, Golden Rule Vineyards and Laramita Cellars.

“We encourage people to buy wine and take it home with you to support the local wine industry and use the wine throughout the year,” Woolsey says.

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ranch provides a rural setting in Oro Valley and showcases a southern farmers market selling goods during the event. The wellstaffed ranch allows participants to not be stuck in long lines as they go through the festival.

Robert Carlson III, owner of Carlson Creek Vineyard, has been a part of the wine-growers association since its founding. Eleven years ago, Carlson and his brother, John, cleared out and planted the first vines in the initial 6 acres of land they bought in Willcox. Now with 280 acres, the Carlson family offers a wide array of grapes made into wines, from chardonnay and sauvignon blanc to malbec and grenache.

“When we came to Willcox we noticed it was smack dab in the middle of agriculture,” Carlson says. “We’re surrounded by pistachios, pecans, corn and cattle. There’s so much agriculture out here.”

The Carlson family chose Willcox because of its weather and the elevation, as it sits on Willcox Bench.

“We’re at 4,200-feet elevation,” Carlson says. “Weather conditions are warm days and cool nights, similar to what you would find in Argentina, Chile and the south of France, which produce thicker skins, deeper colors and more flavor on the grapes.”

Some of their best-selling wines include Sweet Adeline, a moscato named after their grandmother, and Rule of 3, a blend of three wines named after the three Carlson siblings.

“I think the major thing setting us apart is we focus on the vineyard first and foremost,” Carlson says.

Burning Tree Cellars in Cottonwood is participating in Off the Vine Festival as well.

Mitch Levy, its co-owner, wanted to start in the wine industry in the ’70s, but his career took him in a different path.

After retiring from a career in finance, Levy met his business partner, Corey Turnbull, and they started the company in 2007. They became AWGA members in 2009, when they opened their tasting room. Levy graduated from the Yavapai College Southwest Wine Center.

“I never wanted to be in the vineyard. It was never my bag,” Levy says. “I never wanted to be a farmer, but I have actually fallen in love with it. It’s a great program.”

“Burning Tree” was named as such because as vines burn they become dormant and through the circle of life they are reborn and provide grapes once more. Burning Tree Cellars makes reds, whites and a few rosés, each of which has a unique label.

“We are known for our labels,” Levy says. “I believe we are the first winery or one of the first (in Arizona) to use nontraditional labels. All of the labels have a story of why we called them what we did.”

For example, “Trademarked” was originally called “Matriarch,” but a cease-and-desist order forced the name change. A California winery was using the same name.

“It’s a picture of an elephant and it’s our homage to women because more women drink chard than guys,” Levy says.

Levy is the activities director for the Verde Valley Wine Consortium, which has allowed him to help fellow winegrowers for the past eight years.

“In the wine business, I could pick up the phone and ask for help and I know people would help us,” Levy says. “It’s a big family. It’s a wine family.”

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PERSPECTIVE

When Attempts at Romance Fail AZPOINT helps domestic violence survivors at home

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alentine’s Day is usually associated with romantic love. A line from a well-known movie announced, “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.” Many singles remain hopeful. However, there is a third category.

Some people who are in love have trouble taking no as an answer. This problem is not unique to any gender, but what I usually see in court are women requesting a court order to keep men away from them. As of January 1, there some additional helpful resources.

A new computer portal called AZPOINT is designed to help victims of domestic violence.

The person requesting the order of protection will be asked a series of questions. The computer program will use the answers to complete the forms required to complete the application process.

Perhaps the best feature of the AZPOINT

program is it will allow plaintiffs to request an order of protection from home. They will need to create a unique username and password. As questions are answered, the victim can come and go by clicking on features like “save progress.” After the application is complete, a plaintiff selects which court she wants to go to in order to complete the process. Any justice court, municipal court or superior court location should be able to help her.

Will the person still have to go to a courthouse? Yes, but they can do so on their own time. Victims will not have to block off two hours of time to get an order of protection because they will have already typed in the required information from home. The application and court appearance can even be done on different days, because once a pending application is saved in the portal it will be saved for 90 days.

After the person requesting the order gives the petition number to the court’s staff, a judge will review the petition and then speak with the person in the courtroom. The judge will grant all, some or none of what the plaintiff is requesting.

The next step is the most significant change in how Arizona courts will process orders of protection. As of last December, after the judge granted the order, court staff would give the order to the victim and it was their job to

get it to a law enforcement agency to serve.

Now, the court will automatically transmit the order of protection to the appropriate constable, sheriff or municipal police officer so the order will be served.

Judge Gerald A. Williams is the Justice of the Peace for the North Valley Justice Court. The court’s jurisdiction includes Anthem and Desert Hills.

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is defined fairly broadly under Arizona law. It is different than what you might find in a regular dictionary’s definition of violence. For example, you don’t have to chase someone around with an ax to trigger a domestic violence allegation.

The actual definition of domestic violence is found in Arizona law at A.R.S. § 13-3601. Unfortunately, if you look that up, you find a list of other references to other statutes. If you look up those additional laws, you will find that examples of domestic violence include homicide, endangerment, threatening or intimidating, assault, interference with child custody, kidnapping, sexual assault, trespassing, criminal damage, defacing or damaging property, interfering with a judicial proceeding, disobeying a court order, disorderly conduct, cruelty to animals, preventing the use of a phone in an emergency, harassment, harassment by electronic communication, and secretly filming or photographing.

Domestic violence also requires that a type of relationship exist between the offender and the victim. These include a marriage or former marriage, having a child in common (or on the way), and being related to each other (e.g., parent, child, grandparent, etc.). This can become complex.

For example, if a man threatens and then assaults his girlfriend, then he could also be charged with domestic violence. If that same man assaults his neighbor, it is likely just assault.

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EVENTS

2020

FEBRUARY Compiled By Annika Tomlin

TUESDAYS

Beginning Country Line Dance This class is for those with little or no dance experience. Learn new dance steps and have fun, too, with instructor Sharon Scheffer. It’s best to wear shoes with a smooth sole. Remember to bring water.

North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 602-652-3000, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free.

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TechSlam In this recurring program, anyone who attends gets a 6- to 7-minute window to discuss anything. Formal presentations with slides and videos or getting up in from of the forum are not required. The purpose is to share ideas—but realize, 6 to 7 minutes is a lot less time than you think!

Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, bigideasforum.info, 6:30 p.m., free admission.

Valentine’s Dinner Enjoy the beautiful patio at Plant Bar for a memorable romantic evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The night will begin with a charcuterie board and dry bar.

Feel free to bring you own alcoholic beverages to this event to mix with their dry bar.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, plantbaraz.com, 6 p.m., $55.

THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Cookies N Canvas Cookies N Canvas is a canvas class for kids—but without the cookies, due to allergies. MudPie Studios’ artists will teach step-by-step artistry on creating super fun masterpieces on a 9-inch by 12-inch canvas. Classes require a minimum of three students who are ages 4 or older.

MudPie Studios, Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Suite 480, Anthem, mudpiestudios.net, 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, $19, reservation required.

SATURDAYS

Drop-In Dodgeball Play dodgeball in an organized league tournament format. This program is for kids ages 8 to 12.

Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem, 623-879-3002, 12:15 to 2 p.m., $5.

SUNDAYS

Anthem Farmers Market The Anthem Farmers Market in Community Park features local producers of organic and seasonal crops, plants and seeds; compost and worm castings; grass-fed beef, pork, lamb and goat; fresh local eggs, cheeses and butters; value-added food producers of jams, jellies, pickles, tamales, sauces; and freshly baked artisan breads and pastries.

Community Park, 41730 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, onlineatanthem.com, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free admission.

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Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, 9 a.m., free admission.

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Sugar Cookie Decorating Class Come on down for a fun beginner cookie-decorating class. Learn decorating techniques with royal icing.

Every participant will leave class with six beautifully decorated Valentine cookies and a swag bag. No experience is necessary, but participants must be at least 13 years old.

Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, onlineanthem.com, 10 a.m., $45.

Musical Theatre of Anthem Fundraiser Benefit Dinner Bring the family and join the Musical Theatre of Anthem for an exciting evening of performances by professional singers and MTA’s very own Outreach Group; dinner and gourmet desserts; a live auction and other fundraising activities. It also features an MTA prize basket drawing and the announcement of the Lucky 13 Season.

Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem, musicaltheatreofanthem.org, 6 p.m., $40-$75.

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Valentine’s Date Night Workshop This cute date night shows how to properly pot a plant. The charge includes the planter, three 2.5-inch succulents, filler and decorative toppings.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, plantbaraz.com, 7:30 p.m., $34.95 per planter+ tax.

Representatives Town Hall Meeting A town meeting will be held with newly appointed Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel and Planning Project Manager for the Transportation System Plan

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Compassion International Experience This event features an interactive journey through the true stories of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. Walk through the giant tent and experience over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space. Each child’s story starts in poverty but ends in hope.

The Crossroads Church, 42105 41st Drive, New River, various times, free admission.

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Girls Night at Plant Bar Get all of your girls together and come on down to the Plant Bar. This event includes a planter, three 2.5-inch succulents, filler and, of course, decorative toppings. The best part about this is that you can BYOB! Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, plantbaraz.com, 7:30 p.m., $34.95 per planter plus tax.

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Coffee with a Cop Start your day over coffee with city of Phoenix police officers. Discuss community issues and concerns in an informal setting and learn what you can do to increase awareness for community safety in your own neighborhoods.

Candy’s Kitchen, 13126 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, onlineanthem.com, 8:30 a.m., free admission.

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No Horsin’ Around Equestrians take the Sun Circuit show seriously. Period.

By Annika Tomlin

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orses are Bob Avila’s life.

His parents, Don and Pat, owned and showed horses during his childhood in Northern California, and he followed their career path. In Temecula, California, he founded Avila Training Stables, which helped

breed and sell horses.

Last year, Avila and his wife, Dana, sold their California ranch and moved to a similar property in North Scottsdale, where they have 15 horses they are training and preparing to sell.

The winner of notable prizes like the Amer-

ican Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman Award, Avila will share his 47 years of knowledge as a clinician at the Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show from Saturday, February 29, to Sunday, March 8, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. He has attended the event for more than 25 years.

“I would go from arena to arena to see my friends and see what horses they have,” Avila says. “It’s a lot of fun.”

During the show, riders from around the world will compete to win prizes in events like roping, show mounting, ranch riding and haltering, when horses are led. Show director Doug Huls, who is Avila’s longtime friend, says he expects to award 35 saddles, 12 buckles, 180 trophies and cash. Sun Circuit had nearly 30,000 class entries in 2019.

“There are people who show from all around the world and there are people who just come to watch,” Avila says. “It’s such big energy there that people come to it looking for a lot of different things.”

Admission and parking are free for the family-friendly event. Folks come to buy and sell horses as well as part of the 15th annual Hershberger Performance Horse Sale at 4 p.m. Friday, February 28. The preview starts at noon with roping and cow horse.

Consignments are open and limited to 100 head of top-quality cow horses, cutters, rope horses, ranch riders, reiners and ranch versatility horses. Visit hershbergerhorses.com for details.

Marking 47 years The Arizona Quarter Horse Association, which is based in 85085, has hosted this event since 1973. It is the largest American Quarter Horse Association circuit in the Western United States, and Avila will be inducted into the group’s hall of fame later this year.

“There’s quality in every event you watch there,” he says about Sun Circuit. “Every event has high-quality work. It’s just a good thing to go to and people wait all year long to go.”

Huls has been show director since 2011. He parlayed his knowledge as an exhibitor into his position.

“Since Huls took over (as show director), he has brought it to a whole new stage. He’s brought it to where it needs to be,” Avila says.

“The vendors he has, the sponsors he has. It’s a great deal. He’s done a wonderful job on it.”

Like Avila, Huls is passionate about horses.

“It’s life fulfi lling to be involved with a horse,” says Huls, who is also the CEO of the Arizona Quarter Horse Association.

Avila particularly enjoyed working cow

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horse (when horses work a single cow around an arena with specific maneuvers), roping, cutting (when a horse and rider work to demonstrate the horse’s athleticism and ability to handle cattle) and reining before he switched to training.

Having the show at WestWorld is a “true joy for exhibitors,” Huls says. WestWorld has room for 1,800 stalls, and visitors can see everything the Valley has to offer.

“WestWorld is fabulous. (My wife and I) go to shows there all year long,” Avila adds.

“It’s such a well-run facility, well taken care of. It’s right there where all the hotels and restaurants are.”

Besides the horse events, the Sun Circuit showcases vendors who sell art, jewelry, clothing and saddles. The vendor booths sold out this year.

Riders who want to improve their skills can participate in free clinics. Avila, who has won World’s Best Horseman twice, will be one of the clinicians the day before the Sun Circuit show starts.

“I try to come up with something new and different and this year it will be, ‘How well trained is your horse?’” Avila says.

Avila will ask the participants to rank their horses from “very complicated to very uncomplicated.” The questions also include: “Does your horse stand still when you get on it? Can you open and shut a gate on it?” Avila says. “A lot of things are going to be so simple people won’t even realize ‘til I bring them up.”

Other clinics include: Laurel Walker Denton on Developing Trust in Ranch Riding, Robin and Jenny Frid on Showmanship, and Allyn Mann on Adequan.

The competitions are the pinnacle of the event.

The judges must qualify under American Quarter Horse Association regulations, as well as

the National Reining Horse, National Reined Cow Horse and National Cutting Horse associations. The judges include Debra Jones Wright, Bill Enk, Chele McGauly, Mark Russell and Peter Morgan.

“They have good judges and they have a good facility,” says Avila.

This nine-day event is for anyone passionate about horses.

“I can’t picture my life without horses,” Avila says. “If people have never been around them, they’re missing something.”

Arizona Sub Circuit Quarter Horse Show & Versatility Ranch Horse Show Various times Saturday, February 29, to Sunday, March 8 WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Free admission and parking 623-869-8037, suncircuit.com

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A BEST-KEPT

SECRET Pioneer Telephone Museum follows the buzz of technology

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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he Pioneer Telephone Museum is in a simple wooden building just outside the Pioneer Living History Museum.

The technology inside defies its walls.

“I would say we’re one of the country’s bestkept secrets,” says Ron Eastwood, a two-year telephone museum volunteer.

“Telephone museums are so few and far between. We’re desperate for more room, too.

We have phones we can’t put in cabinets.”

A variety of telephones ranging from a novelty piano push-button phone to a bag phone to equipment from the Alexander Graham Bell era are lined in display cases throughout the building. And yes, there are these things called dial phones and switchboards.

Ron Eastwood formerly worked in the “line gang” for Bell of Pennsylvania, and then house and coinbox installation for Mountain

Bell and AT&T. His wife, Joan, joins him at the museum.

The telephones have been at the 2,700-square-foot Pioneer Liv ing History Museum for about five years.

Previously, CenturyLink housed the museum in Phoenix, but it pulled out of the sponsorship in 2016.

“The most impressive item in our museum is the switch system,” he says.

“That’s the way we made calls from the 1940s to the 1970s. The kids get the biggest kicks out of the switch system and how we dialed a phone back then. They’ve also never seen a rotary dial phone.”

Joan especially enjoys the children who come in by the busload.

“We had two heavy days this week,” she says. “We had 400 kids and then 250 kids. Even with the children coming in there, we’re teaching the parents and the teachers, too. They don’t know about all of this.

“We’re hoping something will spark and they’ll come back and see us. I can only pick a few things for them to concentrate on. We want them to come back when we’re not so busy. I hate to see it, but the novelty phones are what the children like the most.

We let them demonstrate and try stuff on their own. If they can dial the phone and listen, that’s what they enjoy the most.”

(Back row) Ron Eastwood, Joan Eastwood & Steve Kronteres. (Front row) David Byrket and Pete Mortensen. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

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The tour starts with an Alexander Graham Bell display in honor of the first—albeit accidental—phone call on March 10, 1876, and it goes on from there. The collection includes a crank phone and an 1895 telephone directory of all of phones east of the Mississippi River.

Cellphones from brick/bag phones to flip phones to iPhones are on display at the museum. TDD, or telecommunication devices for the deaf, are in the displays.

The tour guides offer fascinating stories about telephones. When cell service came to Phoenix, there were only three towers.

The museum gathered the telephones through “years and years of donations and grabbing every piece we can,” Ron says.

Both of them say the museum is in “desperate need” of volunteers. Those who are interested can call Ron Eastwood at 602549-4678.

“They don’t have to have knowledge of phone stuff,” he says. “We can teach them.”

Pioneer Living History Museum Where: 3901 W. Pioneer Road, Phoenix Cost: $10; $8 for children ages 6 to 18, veterans and seniors; free for children younger than 5 Info: 623-465-1052, pioneeraz.org

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Weekend Dest inat ions

5 Arizona getaways for the adventurer in you

By Annika Tomlin

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ometimes all we Arizonans need is a day off to travel to someplace new. From ghost towns and stargazing to olive mills, there are plenty of interesting places waiting for you to visit on that day off. Next time you and your family or friends are looking for a weekend getaway, choose one of these destinations.

Vulture City While Arizona is mostly known for its five C’s, one being copper, the Vulture Mine was the most successful gold mine in the state.

Beginning in 1863, prospector Henry Wickenburg of California’s gold rush discovered a quartz outcropping containing gold. Agriculture was limited back then, so an individual by the name of Jack Swilling went to the Phoenix Valley and reopened the irrigation canals left by previous inhabitants. He brought back a grain route, which exists today as Grand Avenue.

As many as 5,000 people lived in this small mining town at the peak of its existence until war called many away in 1942. Today, just Vulture City

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several buildings remain in what is considered a true ghost town. Tour the post office, a brothel, the cookhouse and many other buildings to get a tiny glimpse into frontier life of the late 19th century.

Touring the site requires a fee that can be prepaid online. Even though Vulture City is open all year, the best time to visit is on weekends from late October to mid-May, when guided tours are given.

Vulture City, 36610 155th Avenue, Wickenburg,877-425-9229, vultureminetours.com.

Roosevelt Lake Yes, if you were unaware, Arizona has lakes—several, in fact. Roosevelt Lake is actually the largest out of the four along the Salt River, north of Phoenix. Created in 1911, following the construction of a dam, this lake has 128 miles of sandy shoreline and warm, crystal blue water framed by stunning rocks.

It’s also Arizona’s oldest man-made reservoir.

There are two ways to get to this beautiful lake: along the Apache Trail, past Apache Lake, or by traveling south on State Route 188

from Payson. Be aware: A portion of Apache Trail was closed last year due to wildfi res, so check first which road is the best option before you head out.

Once you get there, stop by the local restaurant and bar, pay a visit to the fuel dock, gain access to covered and uncovered drystorage options and get executive boat services. You can rent pontoons, ski boats, jet skis and all kinds of water toys to go with your boat. A convenience store, campground and lodging options are also nearby if you want to prolong your trip for more than just the day.

Roosevelt Lake, 28085 State Route 188 N. Roosevelt, 602-977-7170, rlmaz.com.

Antelope Canyon Arguably one of the most picturesque places in the world for adventurous travelers is Antelope Canyon (also known as “Corkscrew Canyon”). In fact, the most expensive photograph ever sold is a photo of Antelope Canyon, which went for $6.5 million in 2014. All the local slot canyons are on Navajo land, so you must secure a

Antelope Canyon

guide to enter.

Tours of the upper and lower canyons are available. Upper Antelope Canyon is the photo-famous destination where light and dust combine for picture-worthy afternoons.

If you want to beat the crowd, you can pay extra for a photographer’s tour, which is the only way you are allowed to bring a tripod along for the ride.

As popularity grows at this location, similar canyons nearby are opening their own tours. Don’t be afraid to venture farther down the road to check out other tours potentially cheaper and less crowded.

22 S. Lake Powell Boulevard, Page, 855-574-9102, antelopecanyon.com.

Lowell Observatory Stargazing is fun when you are out and away from all the city lights. But what if you didn’t need to leave the city to see them? Unlike many Arizona observatories set outside of town in remote locations, Lowell Observatory is right in Flagstaff, so there’s no reason

not to visit “the home of Pluto.”

That’s right—the planet/not-a-planet Pluto was discovered there in 1930. The observatory was founded in 1894 by mathematician Percival Lowell to be an independent, nonprofit research institution, the mission of which is to pursue the study of astronomy, especially the study of our solar system and its evolution.

Th is is just one facet of Flagstaff ’s rich lunar legacy, which includes the prestige of being the world’s fi rst International Dark Sky City. Lowell Observatory has presentations on the hour, and telescopes are open for viewing when the skies are clear. Special events include Q&A sessions with educators, a preschool camp for kids, and guest speakers. Even under cloudy skies, the presentations and exhibits make Lowell Observatory worth a visit.

1400 W. Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, 928-774-3358, lowell.edu.

Queen Creek Olive Mill Do olives really grow in Arizona? Yes, in fact, they do. In 1998, the Rea family relocated to Phoenix from Detroit and planted 1,000 olive trees on 100 acres on the outskirts of the town of Queen Creek. There are now more than 7,000 trees boasting a variety of 16 different kinds of olives. They create everything from olive oils and stuffed olives to tapenades, vinegars and sauces.

The mill offers an Olive Oil 101 tour for people to learn how they make extra virgin olive at Queen Creek Olive Mill. Guests will learn how to use it in the kitchen and why it’s so darn good for you. Experts will teach correct tasting procedures for olive oil (no bread is involved) and help guests shop a gourmet marketplace following the tour. The mill also offers a dining area for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, 480888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com.

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Over the Hill

Snowy escapes with ski, snowboard adventures for all

By Alison Bailin Batz

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ow through April marks ski season in the United States.

And while Arizona does boast some excellent mountains—especially Snowbowl in Flagstaff and Sunrise in Greer—just a short fl ight away are some of the world’s top ski mountains in Breckenridge, Park City and Vail.

Breckenridge Located about 90 minutes from Denver, Breckenridge is a small town with major bragging rights. It is known for promising over 100 winter activities for people of all ages. And, the tourism department is not just giving lip service. Once a small mining town—one inadvertently left off the U.S. map until the mid-1950s—Breckenridge sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains and averages 300 days of sunshine and 300 inches of snow yearly. Beyond even skiing and snowboarding, visitors These winter destinations prove the old adage that “a bad day on the slopes beats a good day at work” is very true. (Photo courtesy Park City Mountain)

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can snowmobile, dog sled, snowshoe, tour the world’s highest distillery in Breckenridge Distillery and ride horses in the snow.

The region made global headlines in recent months with the debut of Gravity Haus Breckenridge. Replacing the former Village Hotel at the base of Breckenridge Ski Resort’s Peak Nine, the renovated and tech-forward ski-in/ski-out boutique property debuted in December with 60 distinctly curated rooms.

Featuring a modern alpine design, accommodations include private queen and king suites and combination suites featuring bunks and private sleeping areas for families and groups.

Designed to activate like-minded outdoor enthusiasts year-round, Gravity Haus offers ongoing insider experiences ranging from outdoor excursions to social programming.

On-site amenities include the Dryland Fitness and Sports Recovery Center; Backcountry Discovery Center; StarterHaus, a new co-

working space by Jim Deters; farm-to-cup Unravel Coffee; nourishing dining at Cabin Juice; and a Japanese onsen, a bathhouse featuring four hot tubs, one cold tub and a dry sauna.

Park City Park City, which is located about 30 miles from Salt Lake City in Utah, was also once a mining town and at one time ran the risk of becoming a ghost town until savvy marketers realized the potential for tourism. Once it was marketed as “The Greatest Snow on Earth” (a play on the tagline of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus), people from all over the world flocked to the winter paradise.

With 330 trails, 43 lifts and eight terrain parks across its 7,300 skiable acres, Park City Mountain is the largest ski resort in the United States. It is among the best places in the country to take ski or snowboard school or to test out one’s skills. Beyond the slopes, Park City boasts a zipline adventure, a snow toboggan called the Alpine Coaster, snowmobile tours and sleigh rides. For history buffs, there is the Silver to Slopes Historic Mining Tour, a free, guided ski tour that takes guests of all ages on an exploration of the region’s rich and colorful past. Park City also excels at all things après ski—the term for the entertainment following a day on the slopes—destinations in the world. There are 16 restaurants on the mountain. Of particular note: fine dining at the award-winning Farm Restaurant, which offers seasonal menus celebrating locally sourced, sustainable cuisine, and the newly opened Tombstone BBQ, which was formerly a food truck but was so lauded for its housesmoked meats and homemade sauces that it built a permanent home last year.

In Park City, resorts like the Waldorf Astoria sparkle as bright as the snow.

(Photo courtesy Waldorf Astoria Park City)

There is no shortage of “wow” resorts and hotels in the area, but of particular note is the Waldorf Astoria Park City and Montage Deer Valley. At the pet-friendly Waldorf, luxury is taken to new heights as it has its own ski valet and slope-side access to Park City Mountain. There are fire pits, a heated pool and hot tubs, including an adults-only hot tub. Beyond this, it boasts a spectacular 16,000-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Spa and signature restaurant, Powder, with to-die-for sustainable, local and seasonal dishes.

Montage Deer Valley is meant to evoke a great mountain lodge from days gone by, but with all the updates one wants and needs today. It’s located atop Empire Pass, so it has ski-in/ski-out access, and it features the largest spa in Utah.

The entire family is guaranteed snow much fun in Breckenridge, Vail and Park City. (Photo courtesy Park City Mountain)

Vail Like Breckenridge, Vail is just a few hours outside of Denver in Colorado. Yet, with its small villages and lovely resort and restaurant offerings—not to mention the iconic Vail Mountain and its 5,300 acres of skiable terrain—it feels like you are in another world.

Those with kids can take advantage of Adventure Ridge, a playland with ski bikes, a kids’ snowmobile track, snow tubing lanes and more. It’s also heaven on earth for experienced skiers and snowboarders thanks to its back bowl (aka the ski roads less traveled) and private experiences. And for couples, after a day on the slopes, there are curated experiences, notably Game Creek, which is a private chalet restaurant only accessible via snowcat or gondola.

As for accommodations, less than a year ago Vail welcomed its fi rst Grand Hyatt Vail—a ski-in/ski-out resort overlooking a creek—which features Native American art and offers multimillion-dollar rental residences on property.

In addition, the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort recently unveiled a transformation with new guest rooms, suites and condos with new beds, artwork, lighting, f looring and amenities. The heated outdoor pool overlooks Vail Mountain, and bike rentals on property make quick jaunts to the nearby Lionshead Village, which is completely closed off to cars and buses, or Arrabelle Square and its outdoor ice rink, shops and restaurants even more convenient.

Other amazing options for winter escapes in the Western United States include Lake Tahoe in California, Jackson Hole in Wyoming, Telluride in Colorado and Sun Valley in Idaho.

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The Art of Giving Catholic Community Foundation hosts annual ‘Pitch Day’

By Christopher Boan

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capacity crowd fi ltered into a whitewalled conference room inside the Diocese of Phoenix on a mid-January Thursday afternoon.

The crowd included a cadre of church members, belonging to the Catholic Community Foundation, along with a series of nonprofit workers seeking funding for their respective organizations.

The collective gathered under the auspices of Pitch Day, an annual, “Shark Tank”-style event during which 32 organizations made 2-minute elevator pitches for funding.

The event, which is run by the CCF’s Giving Circle—the foundation’s philanthropic wing—is the only Catholic giving circle in the state. CCF’s primary fundraiser is the Crozier Gala, which is set for Saturday, April 25, at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch.

It’s also an act of love for longtime members, like Donna Olson, who joined the event a few years after its inception in 2015.

Olson says she believes the Giving Circle’s Pitch Day is a truly unique endeavor, and it gave more than $500,000 in grant funding since its inception.

“I’ve learned so much about all of the different organizations out in our community and serving our community,” Olson says. “It’s fun to get to know them. You feel like they’re talking to you and helping you get to know what they’re all about.”

Annunciation Catholic School Principal Dr. Sharon Pristash discussed security at her Cave Creek school. (Photos courtesy Catholic Community Foundation)

Th is feeling is shared by the people who had the unenviable task of pitching their life’s work in 120 seconds.

One such person was A.J. Creswell of Tempe-based FullCircle, which sought $40,000 for its sober living programs.

Creswell says his organization, which seeks to offer free programs for teens and young adults who struggle with substance abuse, appreciates the care and compassion church members have for each prospective grant recipient.

He’s confident his pitch will have a shot at being granted. The beneficiaries will hear of their grants soon.

“We’re in a position now where we’re running out of space,” Creswell says. “We have Lucy Grimes, the Restore Dignity executive director, pitched her need for funds for her Chandler-based nonprofit.

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over 70 families who we’re working with currently, and we’re really today looking for assistance in building out our office and having more counseling offices for the families we work with.”

Creswell was one of 32 nonprofit members to make their pitch on Thursday, with the prospective recipients split up into groups of four, based on their mission.

The annual Giving Day event is split into five program areas, ranging from teacher’s choice and youth programs to evangelization and sanctity of life, working among the poor, health and wellness, and fi nally arts and culture.

Deacon James Carabajal, who serves as the CEO of Catholic Community Foundation, addressed the root of Pitch Day, discussing how important it is to support Valley nonprofits seeking to do good things in our backyard.

“This is the first time we had so many agencies pitch. Th is is such a joyful occasion,” Carabajal says. “We have 32 organizations, which is wonderful, but it’s also kind of sad because it’s 32 organizations in dire need.”

The 32 pitches on Thursday ran the gamut, from a school principal seeking funding for additional security features to nutrition programs for low-income seniors. Other philanthropic topics included homelessness, the installation of AC units, and washers and dryers for moms and babies.

The topic of school security was mentioned

by Dr. Sharon Pristash, the principal of Cave Creek’s Annunciation Catholic School.

Pristash’s organization is seeking $40,000

for security cameras and monitors as well as key fobs and access-controlled doors.

“It saddens me security is our No. 1 concern in schools, instead of learning,” Pristash says. “But it’s the reality of the world we live in. With all the school violence we see in the news, we can’t help but worry, ‘What if this happened to us?’ I’m here today to ask you to help me take that question out of parent’s heads.”

The amount of money requested ranged, from $4,500 for a shrine in the Sacred Heart Parish of Prescott’s church gathering place to $75,000 for Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish’s Evangelize Through the ARTS program.

Foundation for Blind Children Education Services Director Jared Kittelson took an anecdotal approach to solicit funding.

Kittelson’s pitch centered around a young man, named Cesar, whom the foundation has supported and empowered through its programs.

The theme of Kittelson’s 2-minute spiel centered around how the additional funding could allow other young Phoenicians, like Cesar, to get the boost they need to give back to their communities.

“We’re asking the foundation for $25,000 to send 10 Cesars to this program and cost his

Peter Abele, Giving Circle member and Catholic Community Foundation fundholder, discusses his role.

family nothing. Help us keep the costs to a minimum so we can help get more Cesars through the program and be independent, functioning adults and helping out with society.”

In the end, after all 32 pitches were made, covering a litany of philanthropic topics, the root cause of the day’s events became clear.

The winner is yet to be known, but each of the foundations, and those in the audience, were victorious in their own way, as they all are seeking to make the city and state a better place to live.

This altruistic vision is what keeps Giving Circle members, like Olson, coming back year after year.

Olson is thrilled to give back to so many worthwhile causes and to play a role in deciding whose vision gets fulfi lled.

“We have a heart for charity and nonprofits, and it’s fun to be able to be part of the decisions on where our money goes,” Olson says.

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CHAMBER

Crossing Boundaries Anthem chamber offers trips to Mexico and Costa Rica

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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he Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce is expanding the boundaries of business networking to include group domestic and international travel experiences to members and members’ friends and family.

The Chamber Travel Club includes round-trip transportation from Anthem, a T-shirt and a group photo as an added benefit to each trip. Trips offered in 2020: Ensenada, Mexico, cruise in April and Costa Rica adventure in late July.

Members are encouraged to reach out to staff with future trip recommendations and requests by calling 623-322-9127 or emailing memberservices@anthemareachamber.org.

The four-day, three-night Ensenada, Mexico, cruise is $760 for an ocean view or $680 for an interior room from Friday, April 24, to Monday, April 27. Payment in full is due by February 10. Included in this trip is roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Anthem to Long Beach, California.

The price is all-inclusive—cruise fare; taxes; crew gratuities; meals, entertainment and accommodations on the ship;

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round-trip transportation from the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce; a continental departure breakfast; and lunch on return trip are included.

Ensenada, one of Mexico’s most successful cities, has grown from a sleepy fishing village to a popular beach location. This oft-visited Baja destination boasts the fashionable shops of Avenida Primera and the winery of Bodega Santo Tomas, founded by the Dominicans in 1888. La Bufadora, a natural sea geyser located nearby, puts on a highly dramatic show.

Ensenada, the third largest city in Baja California, boasts a protected harbor and modern port facilities, making it the area’s leading seaport. In 1602, Sebastian Vizcaino sailed into the bay and was so taken by its beauty that he named it Ensenada de Todos Los Santos (inlet of all the saints).

The scenic setting, beautiful beaches, numerous boutiques and restaurants, and excellent fishing make Ensenada one of the leading tourist and commercial centers on the peninsula.

The Costa Rica trip is $2,749 for the nineday, eight-night guided tour from July 25 to August 2. Space is limited and there’s a $500 required deposit. The $329 optional trip in-

surance, including medical insurance, is r e c om m e nd e d and due with the deposit.

The trip includes airfare, lodging at topnotch venues, airport transfers, in-country transportation, all breakfasts, six dinners, guided group tours, photos and a T-shirt.

The group will initially stay at the Doubletree Cariari Hotel, just 5 minutes from Downtown San Jose.

On the first day, travelers will explore lush forests and stunning waterfalls, exotic wildlife and endless coastlines.

On day two, the group will tour a local coffee plantation, highlighting the history and cultivation of this driver of the Costa Rican economy. In the afternoon, arrive in breathtaking Guanacaste, known for its fi ne sandy beaches. Settle in for a relaxing two-night stay at Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows and take in the ocean views.

Spend day three in Guanacaste, exploring nearby beaches or relaxing by the pool.

This afternoon, visit the delightful beach town of Samara, one of the top sunset spots in Costa Rica. Soak in the spectacular colors as the sun illuminates the natural landscape.

Guanacaste and Monteverde will be explored during day four. Here, the trees grow to heights of 100 feet. Set off on a nature walk through this spectacular ecosystem, where guests may encounter many species of flora and fauna.

Day five is spent in Monteverde. Guests will have a choice today. Explore one of the world’s largest butterfly gardens and a dazzling gallery containing more than 100 beautiful hummingbirds. Then, join an expert for a leisurely paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour to gain a different perspective of the cloud forest’s lush ecosystem. Or, take an exhilarating ride on one of the longest canopy zipline tours in Costa Rica. Guests who would like to do the hanging bridges and the zipline tour may purchase the second as an option on

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Day six features a Lake Arenal Cruise. Uncover the importance of conservation in Costa Rica during a visit to a tree nursery. Learn about indigenous trees and Monteverde’s reforestation efforts. Cross beautiful mountainous landscapes to Arenal, where spectacular views of the famous volcano await your discovery. Enjoy a cruise on Lake Arenal, Costa Rica’s largest and most important lake. Later, check in for another two-night stay at a lodge, Mountain Paradise Hotel, overlooking the majestic Arenal Volcano. Get to know the Costa Rican culture this evening. A cooking demonstration will feature local ingredients.

A Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in a covered canoe known as a panga is on the agenda for day seven. These 20,000 acres are home to the largest viewable collection of indigenous wildlife in Costa Rica.

Go in search of caimans, river otters, sloths, monkeys, river turtles, exotic birds and rare butterflies. Later, return to Arenal for the chance to relax during an optional spa visit.

Visit the charming town of Zarcero on day eight to explore its topiary garden. Continue to San Jose to see the treasures of the city on a panoramic tour. See the bustling Plaza de Cultura. This evening, bid farewell to paradise over dinner with your fellow guests.

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S P OT L I G H T

Cents and Sensibility

Local banker lives for helping businesses be better, safer

By Alison Bailin Batz

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elissa Swift is a banker with a heart.

With WaFd Bank Arizona, Swift is helping generations improve their

lives.

It all started on a vineyard in California.

“Don’t be too jealous. We weren’t that kind of vineyard. We grew raisins. Yes, really,” says now-85085 resident Swift, whose father invested in the vineyard and became a farmer after a long career as a Certified Public Accountant.

Because her father had a fi nancial background, Swift jokes that her early life was spent learning common “cents.”

“Common sense about dollars and cents, 85085 resident Melissa Swift is helping businesses of all sizes across Arizona keep their businesses safe and protected.

(Photo courtesy Melissa Swift)

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to be more specific,” Swift says. “My dad felt strongly people must watch their pennies, because if not, someone else would.”

Beyond the financial lessons, much of Swift’s childhood was spent on the farm, where she rode motorbikes. She was also a competitive gymnast, but her athletic career was cut short due to an injury in her teens.

“Not that I was planning on making the Olympics or anything, but as I sat in high school with a cast on, it hit me I needed to think about what to do with my life that didn’t involve bike or high-bar tricks,” Swift says.

Upon graduation, she enrolled in business classes at Fresno State. As a freshman, she was frequently told to watch out for finance classes because they are impossible.

“People still call me crazy when I say this, but I loved those classes,” Swift says. “I still love how fi nance is truly the language of business and how it works to make the entire world move forward.”

She graduated in 1993, and landed a job at a software training company before finding a position with a small regional savings bank.

Swift excelled in the banking industry, quickly becoming the California company’s youngest branch manager.

“Though I felt I was doing a lot of good in my position, I actually left banking in the late 1990s to take on a role at Sharper Image,” Swift says. “While there, I had the chance to become more rounded, focusing on affi liate marketing, learning about technology and understanding how technology would soon change the face of how we all do business.”

Arizona is actually what got her back into banking. In 2002, she and her now-husband relocated to the Valley for his job.

“I was in Fountain Hills at this point and wanted to slow things down a bit, so I took a job as a personal banker there,” Swift says.

“I knew no one in Arizona and had no connections. So, I sent personal letters all over the community, and it worked. Within a year, I was the branch’s top personal banker.”

Swift remained in personal banking for four years before being recruited to help build a business banking division for a large bank in Ari-

zona, and then another even larger one. She also became a mom. For nearly the next decade, she focused on business banking on a massive scale.

By 2018, she was ready for a change.

“I wanted to find a bank where I could leverage my technology prowess, business acumen and love for helping businesses grow,” says Swift, who took on an executive position with WaFd Bank Arizona—a subsidiary of Washington Federal Inc.—in 2018, overseeing its entire treasury management system across 31 branches and billions of dollars in deposits.

“It sounds daunting, but really just focuses on the responsible management of an enterprise’s holdings, with the ultimate goal of managing its liquidity and mitigating its operational, financial and reputational risk,” Swift says.

Her focus is on 2% of the world’s population.

“Truly, I believe 98% of people on this planet are good. So, I focus on protecting businesses from the other 2% out there. No one comes for my customers and their employees,” says Swift. “As such, my days are fi lled with cybersecurity, preventing fraud and even making sure none of the 2% is working at one’s business.”

Working at WaFd has also allowed Swift to do something she hadn’t previously done in the banking world: help give back.

“Our president, Brent Beardall, has a quote he uses to help people understand who we are: ‘Love what you do. Make a difference.’ We do.

And we do,” Swift says.

She has been part of the WaFd Foundation in Arizona, which has donated over $100,000 to local nonprofits in the past few years. Swift has seen those funds put to use by organizations ranging from UMOM New Day Centers to Care Fund to Habitat for Humanity. Swift’s 2020 goal is to launch a business banking initiative in the state to drive economic development forward throughout the new decade.

“We are big enough to matter, yet small enough to care. We are nimble. We are strong.

If there was a hashtag for WaFd Bank, it would be #BankWithaHeart,” she says.

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CRAFTS

Loveable Crafts Share these projects throughout February

By Shannon Fisher

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ebruary is a month of love! Here are three easy crafts to create and share.

I hope you have an amazing month of crafting for those you love!

Love bugs

These can be made by any age child. Use card stock or a thicker paper. Choose a paint color. Pour a dime-size amount of paint on a paper plate or palette. Next, dip your thumb in the paint and blot once on paper before stamping onto the fi nal paper to leave a thumbprint. Allow to dry and then draw a face and decorate your love bug. You can add any type of wing or antennas as well. You now have an easy way to make a card or art piece for someone.

Love you lots llamas

Love you lots llamas are a fun craft to make from paper plates. Cut both sides off a basic paper plate. Next, cut fluff y curved sides of the face for your llama. Use the side pieces to create ears, then glue or tape them on. You can use a marker to decorate the face and add a heart nose. Add little hearts, eyes and a mouth. Give your love you lots llama to someone and make their day.

We Invite You to Experience our Parish Community Key to your heart Key to your heart is a sweet craft that we made from a leftover wood ornament piece. You could use ca nvas, cardstock or reclaimed wood. We had this little key, too, but craft stores sell them as well. We painted the background and allowed it to dry. We added a painted heart, but you can use paper or markers if you prefer. We glued the key, wrote the words “to my” where they fit and added a string to hang it. This is such a fast way to create a gift for someone or use as decor. They can keep the key to your heart!

Shannon Fisher is a local wife, mom of two girls and owner of Shannon Fisher Photography. She taught high school and elementary art before opening her photography business.

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F A M I LY

Great Daddy Dates

Father sets high bar on dates with his girls

By Pastor David Bowen Standing Stones Community Church Standing Stones Christian Academy

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ebruary and Valentine's. The month of love. As a father of three girls, I have always understood the influence and responsibility that comes with the privilege of being called dad.

In a world seemingly getting more selfish, I have made it a point to teach my girls to be generous and understand how people, especially ladies, should be treated.

Since they were 4 years old, I have been taking them out on “dates.” Every Friday morning, I take one of them out for our date breakfast. They choose the place. When they were younger it used to be McDonald’s. Now it’s places like Cracker Barrel, which means our “dates” have become a monthly budget item!

Why do I do this? Because I want to instill in them that going on a “date” is a special thing. It’s not something you do casually

or with just anyone. There has to be some meaning in having one-on-one time. It’s not to be taken for granted. In parents’ language, when it comes to my girls and future dates, I have purposely set the bar high. I have taught them that gentlemen open doors. If a guy doesn’t show this kind of respect, he’s not ready for dating.

What do we do on these dates? We talk about stuff. When they were 4, we talked about Mickey Mouse; as they get older the conversations become deeper. Recently, one of my daughters asked me if we will still have dates when she is older. I responded, “Yes, especially when you’re older!”

I asked my girls what their favorite dates were. According to them, here are some great daddy dates.

At breakfast, we have planned a “surprise” family dinner. One of my girls goes above and beyond with this one. In the late afternoon, we sneak back out and pick up dinner, then she comes home and decorates the table, complete

with fancy name tags.

One of my daughters loves to play games on our dates. She especially likes to beat dad at checkers.

One time we planned a family “camp out.”

We went to the movie theater to get some popcorn (I’m sorry, but nothing beats movie popcorn), then we set up a tent in the living room; had some snacks; watched TV; and then lights out, the whole family in a living room, camped out.

Another favorite date was one that lasted for most of the day. After breakfast, she went to work with me. I worked half a day and then we went to the park to play.

Before vacation, my girls like to be the last date before we leave, because they get to pick out fun stuff for vacation. We will go shopping and get stuff to do while in the car or on the plane and stuff to do while we are on vacation (such as items to use in the water or on a beach).

Sometimes our dates revolve around other people. A couple of times, at their suggestion, we went to the hospital to visit someone, and a few times we packed and delivered a food box to a family in need.

Holiday dates are great as well. We buy special decorations, something one of the girls picked out. They each have different tastes and love to have their item decorating the house.

Dating my daughters is often the highlight of the week. It’s a time to enjoy being together but also a time to help guide and prepare them. They need to not only hear about but witness and experience appropriate boundaries.

When it comes to dating, I have the advantage of being their first experience, and as I said, I get to set that bar!

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WHEELS

A Jaguar has never been inexpensive, and those who want to go electric while driving in style will like this new I-Pace. (Photos by C.A. Haire)

Extraordinary Rides 2020 Jaguar I-Pace EV is fun to drive fast

By C.A. Haire

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raditionally, Jaguar vehicles are sold with high-performance gasoline engines. Now, the company is getting on the electric car bandwagon with its new I-Pace EV. This is a real SUV, which means it has enough ground clearance to be taken off pavement. Also, with an electric motor driving the front wheels and another for the rear wheels, it is billed as having all-wheel drive for better traction. This improves off-road ability even

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more and provides a superior grip on slick pavement.

Unfortunately, like most electric vehicles, there is no room for a spare tire, so there isn’t one. This certainly limits the ability to wander far on dirt trails, as getting a flat tire could leave you stranded. Most I-Pace drivers are likely to stay in the city anyway.

Because this vehicle runs solely on battery power, the biggest selling point is driving range before the cells go dead and recharging is required. The factory claims an impressive 234-mile maximum range.

If the I-Pace is driven in the ECO mode and at the posted speed limit, this is possible. But if put in the performance-oriented dynamic mode, the battery’s massive 512 lbs./ft. of torque can pin the driver to the seat during heavy acceleration, reaching 60 mph in a brisk 4.5 seconds.

Yes, this vehicle can run very quickly if asked, and it is great fun while doing so. However, it eats pow-

er and can cut the range in half. Recharging the battery is very simple. Just plug it into your 240-volt household outlet, and in about 14 hours you will be filled up and ready to go. The second choice is what I did—take it to a public “quick charge” station, and in 45 minutes get an 80% maximum capacity, which provides 162 miles.

Finding a charger outlet near you is an easy task with a smartphone and proper app.

In daily commuting, the I-Pace is pleasant to operate. The ride is smooth, acceleration is brisk, and handling is very good for a heavy SUV. The interior quality is excellent and luxurious. We appreciate the simple knob controls, which are far easier to use than the awkward touch screens provided on other electric car brands. The transmission gears are selected by a simple push-button unit, which works great once the operating order is memorized.

The base price is $71,000. The particular example we tried was loaded up with everything, such as white metallic paint at $710, larger wheels for $1,700, and a list of minor goodies we didn’t really but got anyway. This brought the total tab to a hefty $86,226. But a Jaguar has never been inexpensive, and those who want to go electric while driving in style will like this new I-Pace.

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W H AT ' S C O O K I N G ? W I T H J A N D ' AT R I

Flourless Chocolate Cake

By Jan D'Atri

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t has always been a favorite dessert in fine dining establishments.

Flourless Chocolate Cake is that elegant finishing touch that makes a gourmet meal satisfying, sweet and complete. But can you really create a delicious chocolate cake with just three ingredients?

Yes, you can, and that’s what makes this cake so delightful. You really don’t believe it until it comes out of the oven, cooled and ready to be cut.

Before making this particular threeingredient chocolate, I spent hours viewing f lourless chocolate cake recipes and techniques online. Do you use eggs straight from the fridge or should they be room temperature? Do you melt the chocolate and butter over the stove in a double boiler or in the microwave?

Do you bake the cake in a water bath or not? Does it take 20 minutes in a hightemperature oven or one hour in a lowertemperature oven? So many questions!

Finally, why would you put garbanzo beans, black beans or quinoa in the batter when all you really need to create chocolate decadence are three simple ingredients: chocolate, eggs and butter.

(I did take liberties, however, and added

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a pinch of salt to sharpen up the f lavors, but it’s still basically three ingredients.)

Most of the videos had decent results, but I was set on keeping it simple so this

cake could possibly be declared one of your new go-to treats. I think it will be because it’s decadently delicious and as easy as one, two, three!

3-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: - 8 eggs - 16 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 cup butter - Pinch of salt, optional - For garnish, add powdered sugar, whipped cream or fresh berries

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8- or 9-inch cake pan or springform pan. Select a baking sheet or roasting pan in which the cake pan will set. (You will add water to the bottom of the sheet or roasting pan.)

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips with the butter. Melt at 45-second intervals, and stir until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and combined.

With an electric mixer, beat the eggs for 6 to 8 minutes or until double in size. The eggs should be foamy and light colored. Pour the melted chocolate into a large bowl. Spoon 1/3 of the whipped eggs into the chocolate and gently fold until combined.

Add the remainder of the eggs into the chocolate

and fold until completely combined. Pour mixture into prepared cake pan. If using springform pan, seal the outside and bottom with aluminum foil and place on a sheet or roasting pan. Place in oven.

Pour 1 to 2 inches of hot water into the roasting pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes up clean. Do not overbake. When done, let cool. (The cake will deflate.)

Serve in wedges and garnish with powdered sugar, whipped cream or berries.

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RESTAURANT The father-and-son team of Jeff Jones and Bryce Jones runs Shane’s Rib Shack on West Happy Valley Road. (Photos by Pablo Robles)

The Secret’s in the Sauce Shane’s Rib Shack’s recipes inspired the Jones family to invest

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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ryce Jones was a precocious teen at Northwest Christian School in Phoenix. He was the student body president and actively raised funds for charity.

When he graduated, he persuaded his semiretired parents to embark on a business venture with him: owning a Shane’s Rib Shack franchise.

Bryce and his father, Jeff, are the third proprietors of the restaurant located in Happy Valley Towne Center. The acquisition was a logical move.

“They opened, I believe, in 2006,” Jeff says.

“We’ve been eating here since the day before they opened, during their training. We tried some of their peach cobbler and every entrée they had.”

Shane’s Rib Shack became a familiar place for the family, who also owns Charley’s Philly

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Shane’s barbecue sauce is what inspired Bryce Jones to invest in Shane’s Rib Shack.

Steaks in the Deer Valley Towne Center. They hosted their business meetings at the barbecue joint and heard, one day, it was for sale.

“We started checking into it, looked over the books and everything else, and we decided to go for it,” Jeff says.

Bryce says he was interested in investing in Shane’s Rib Shack after trying Shane Original Barbecue Sauce, created by owner Shane Thompson’s grandfather, Dewey “Big Dad” Brown. It’s a blend of sweet tomato and tangy vinegar with a kick of black pepper. The falloff-the-bone ribs sold Jeff. It didn’t hurt that Clint Eastwood’s character in “The Mule,” Earl Stone, visits Shane’s Rib Shack.

“It’s the only place I knew around to get

quality ribs and pulled pork as well,” says Jeff, who grew up in Tennessee. “The baked beans are great, too. This is my go-to for fried okra.

Yes, fried okra was actually what drew me in before they even opened. I saw fried okra and I started pulling on doors.”

The entrées and side dishes are fresh, not just heated and poured out of a container.

“It’s all made from scratch to give it Shane’s personalized flavor,” Bryce says.

The signature dish is the ribs, hence the name of the restaurant, but the pulled pork sandwich is just as popular.

“The Big Dad is probably the most frequently ordered,” Bryce says of the signature, slow-smoked, hand-chopped barbecue pork

($6.99). “Everything is good. That’s why I say to try the Shack Sampler.”

The Shack Sampler features baby back ribs, chicken tenders and pork or chicken barbecue ($14.99).

Jeff says business is flourishing at Shane’s Rib Shack in 85085 and at the Glendale store, which is owned by Toni Stork.

“The opportunity doesn’t arise much to work together, but there’s a consistency of quality of product,” Jeff says. “That’s what’s really important to us with this. The franchisees have consistent quality, no matter who’s in the kitchen, no matter who’s at the register.

It’s a consistent environment you come back to, time and time again.”

The family has owned Shane’s Rib Shack since November 4. Charley’s Philly Steaks has been under their umbrella for three and a half years.

“We’ve been blessed,” Jeff says. “In that time, we’ve almost doubled the sales.”

He says the secret to the family’s success is investing in the staff; the Joneses offer employees a SIMPLE IRA. “We take care of them and we cross-train them,” Jeff says. “That’s what we emphasize. We don’t have anybody who can do just one thing.

Everybody needs to be fully trained from front of house to kitchen. They might not be a head

chef or a master chef back there, but they will have the capability and the understanding of how it should look and how it should be done.”

The family barbecue restaurant goes further than sharing entrees. Photos of Thompson and his family adorn the walls.

“It’s a big family environment,” Jeff says. “That’s what we mean by the family culture. We don’t see Toni very often, but we know she’s there for us and we’re there for her.”

Bryce says he made the right decision to go straight into the family business after high school.

“It’s been extremely fun learning from the staff and learning from everybody around and just doing what I can to continue to make life better for them,” Bryce says.

Jeff and his wife, Tanya, are proud of their son. They have two other children: Lexi and Parker.

“He did a lot at Northwest Christian. He was student body president and did a lot of fundraising for a program important to one

Chicken tenders, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, baked beans and Texas toast are on the menu at Shane’s Rib Shack.

(Photo by Pablo Robles)

of his teachers.

“He really did show a business aptitude before he had a business to be in and really did a lot with that. He’s the reason we did this.”

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Girl Scout Cookies pair nicely with wine

By Alison Bailin Batz

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or six weeks each year, Girl Scouts in Arizona participate in the largest girlled entrepreneurial program in the world: The Girl Scout Cookie Program. From January 20 to March 1, more than 10,000 girls in central and northern Arizona will walk around neighborhoods and man booths in front of local stores learning entrepreneurial skills while selling delicious cookies.

“It is critical to note Girl Scout Cookies are about far more than money and sweet treats,” says Tamara Woodbury, CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona CactusPine Council (GSACPC).

“The cookie program provides girls the skills they need to be fiscally savvy now and to become successful, financially independent women.”

T hese qua l it ies lead to successful entrepreneurship, like curiosity, confidence and innovation, which are important for all types of academic and career successes.

There aren’t many orga nizations helping girls learn key entrepreneur-

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ial skills, like business ethics and decisionmaking.

GSACPC sold over 2.8 million packages of cookies last year. This year’s goal is 3 million packages.

Want to help them get there in one of the most delicious ways possible?

Consider these surprisingly perfect wine pairings, courtesy of the wine experts at longtime local partner AJ’s Fine Foods, with their 2020 cookie lineup:

Lemon-Ups and pinot grigio

These newly released and deliciously crispy cookies are bursting with bright citrus flavors and baked with inspiring messages. Given their zest, consider pairing them with a pinot grigio or pinot gris, which are known for lemon, pear and apple notes and will be a nice complement, such as Kendall Jackson Vint-

ner’s Reserve Pinot Gris ($15) or Ramazzotti Pinot Grigio ($23).

Thin Mints and cabernet sauvignon

Likely, these mint-flavored (and vegan) chocolate-coated cookies don’t need an introduction, nor does the way many people choose to enjoy them: frozen. Whether right from the box or out of the freezer, these classics need a wine that can stand up to the mint.

Cabernet, perhaps a Francis Ford Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon ($13.99) or Foley Sonoma Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($48), is up for the task.

Tagalongs and port

These heavenly layers of peanut butter with a rich, chocolaty coating also need a red. Given the rich peanut butter flavors, however, a sweet ruby or tawny port will sing on the palate of even the most discerning wine (or cookie) lover. Because of texture, ports such as Pedroncelli Four Grapes Vintage Port ($20) and Hartford Russian River Valley Zinfandel Port ($40) are your best bets.

Samoas and malbec

One’s taste buds are always in for a treat when enjoying Samoas, with their caramel and toasted coconut, not to mention drizzle of chocolate. Truth be told, most red wines

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pair with the minerality, earthiness and acid in malbecs—perhaps Sebastiani Alexander Valley Malbec ($35) or Three Rivers Columbia Valley Malbec ($38).

Trefoils and chardonnay

Buttery with balanced sweetness, these shortbread cookies and chardonnay are made for each other! And, the pairing actually works with both buttery and less oaky bottles alike. A few favorites to try: Roth Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($38) and Blue Rock Chardonnay ($48).

Do-si-dos and zinfandel Crunchy oatmeal and creamy peanut butter filling combine in these luscious sandwich-style cookies. Given the peanut butter, one might be tempted to try another port—like with the Tagalongs—but given the depth of flavor the oatmeal provides, first try them with a bold, big zinfandel, such as Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel ($26) or Bella Winery Belle Canyon Zinfandel ($45).

Girl Scout S’mores and merlot

There isn’t much better than these graham cracker-flavored sandwich cookies with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling.

Merlot is the perfect pairing, as it is as smooth as the cookie is complex. Both DeLorimier Winery Dry Creek Valley Merlot ($30) and Firestone Vineyard Chairman Series Merlot ($42) are winning ways to pair these sweet treats.

Toffee-tastics and sparkling wine On first blush, one might be tempted to pair these buttery (and glutenfree) cookies with sweet, crunchy golden toffee bits with a similarly buttery chardonnay. And while certainly an option, also consider a fi zzy sparkling selection like Korbel Natural ($26.95) or FIZZ Sparkling White Wine ($39).

All area cookie proceeds stay local to benefit Girl Scouting in Arizona. To support our local girls—and prepare for your own pairing party—visit girlscoutsaz.org/cookiefinder to find a troop near you.

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am asked several questions before and after laser hair removal. Here, I will go over some of the more common concerns.

We use the pain-free, hair-free difference: Revolutionary Hair Removal. PainFree, Hair-Free is the next generation of

laser hair removal. The treatment works by using pulses of laser energy to gradually heat the hair follicles in the subdermal layer of the skin until they can no longer produce new hair. Using unique IN-Motion technology, Pain-Free, Hair-Free effectively and gently produces results while you stay comfortable.

Before your appointment Completely shave the area to be treated the night before your appointment. This will allow the energy from the laser to target the actual hair follicle. Treating unshaved skin can result in burning and will result in an ineffective treatment.

Protect your treatment areas from direct exposure to sun or artificial sunlight for three weeks before and three weeks after treatment, using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with total sunblock protection. Tanning after treatment sessions may result in skin discolorations.

Do not tweeze, wax, bleach or use chemical hair removers/depilatories for three weeks before treatment, and discontinue completely during the entire laser hair removal process.

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Do not use artificial self-tanners or spray tanners for a minimum of three weeks prior to laser hair removal treatment.

The day of your appointment Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to fill out paperwork and sign your consent form. There will be a $25 shave fee for all clients who arrive at their appointment without shaving the treatment area.

What to expect after your appointment/post-care instructions You may apply aloe vera or hydrocortisone cream to treatment areas to ease temporary discomfort. Ice packs may also be used if swelling occurs.

Do not soak in a warm bath or take a hot shower for 24 hours post-treatment. Do not soak in a hot tub or use a steam room or sauna for at least 72 hours post-treatment.

Do not suntan the area for three weeks post-treatment. Apply SPF of 27 or higher anytime you leave the house and are exposed to the sun for three weeks posttreatment and in between laser appointments.

Makeup may be applied immediately after facial treatments unless blistering or crusts develop. Because the skin is sensitive during this period, take special care while removing makeup to avoid damaging the skin and risking infection. Premier Wellness Center carries several excellent products to be used in conjunction with laser treatments.

If a blister develops, contact Premier Wellness Center at 623-399-8222.

How many treatments will I need?

Typically, four to six treatments are adequate to produce permanent hair reduction.

However, after a one-on-one consultation, we may determine based on the density of your hair, hair color and skin color that you may require additional treatments. You should continue treatments until remaining hairs are too fine for the laser to target or until you have reached your desired reduction. It is not unusual to require touch-up treatments in one to two years after completing your hair removal treatments. Also, any fluctuation in hormones (menopause, pregnancy, etc.) can stimulate new hair growth and may require additional laser treatments.

Why does it take multiple treatments?

Hair grows in cycles or phases. Laser hair removal only targets hair in the active growth phase. Only about 25% of your hair is in an active phase of growth at any given time and only this hair is targeted and removed by the laser. By spacing treatments according to the

phases of hair growth, we are able to target all hair follicles during their active phase of growth, thus eliminating the majority of hair.

After approximately four to six treatments, most treated areas should be free from hair.

Will my hair ever grow back?

Actively growing hairs already treated should not grow back. Once a hair follicle is damaged, it cannot grow hair. However, fluctuations in hormones can stimulate new hair follicles and new hair growth. This is why it may be necessary to have follow-up treatments in the future.

What happens after each treatment?

Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a short time, and most people return to work/ normal activities immediately after treatment. The treated area will “shed” hairs over the next three to four weeks, and you may experience a period of hairlessness in this area while you wait for your next treatment.

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Making Healthy Choices Do you really need supplements?

By Dr. Brian Hester

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f you do a simple Google search to fi nd out if supplements are absolutely necessary for a healthy life, you’ll fi nd hundreds of articles showing exactly why you need them.

Flip the script and search for why supplements are a hoax and you’ll find just as many results. It’s a huge controversy in the health care industry. When you add in the fact supplements aren’t FDA regulated, you’ve got the perfect storm. There are plenty of products regulated by the FDA I’d never recommend to anyone, but it would take away the wiggle room for being able to put whatever you want into a bottle, slap a label on it and call it a supplement. This happens—a lot.

Let’s take a look to see if there’s a way we can navigate the murky waters here to bring a little bit of clarity to the issue and get you three things you need to know about adding supplements to your healthy lifestyle.

Preventative is always better, but not usually realistic.

In a perfect world, there would be no need for supplements because everyone would be getting every nutrient they could possibly

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need from the foods they’re eating. There would be no deficiencies to bolster because it’s all found in your three well-rounded meals. But clearly, it’s not the norm, for a few reasons.

First, most people simply don’t eat like that. We eat processed foods and consume too much sodium, empty calories and foods with zero nutritive value.

Second, even if your plate was full of whole food, clean ingredients for every meal, the food we eat today is not the food of 50 years ago—or even 25. The way we grow things is different, the soil is different and it affects the food we are putting in our bodies.

Supplements are never a substitute for making healthy choices, but they certainly can fi ll gaps where our food falls short. So, while preventing the need for supplements by eating all our nutrients would be ideal, it’s very difficult to do in today’s food climate.

There’s no magic fix.

No matter what the bottle says, it’s not going to be an instant solution (and if it says it is, I’d probably just throw it away). You’re not going to grow a full head of hair, lose all pain in your lower back and heal your leaky gut overnight. It’s just not possible. Supplements

aren’t Band-Aids for the symptoms you’ve had for years. Taking the right combination cannot only help prevent disease but can also begin to aid your body in healing itself.

You’ve got to give them time to work. And, just another reminder, they aren’t an excuse to eat all the things and do none of the exercises. They work alongside your body. You get to put in the work as well.

Quality does matter.

It goes without saying, but not all supplements are created equally. Some are full of fi llers, artificial sweeteners and colors and are just plain junk. Take a look at most of the kids’ vitamins on shelves at Target, just to blow your mind. They’re full of crapola. Find out exactly what your supplement has in it.

Often, we’re taking them because the food going in our bodies isn’t always the best. You don’t need to add insult to injury by taking supplements full of more junk.

Do your research.

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By Connor Dziawura

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hristina Peregrym was a longtime client of Jabz Boxing when she decided to get in on the concept and open a franchise.

Targeted at women, Jabz Boxing is no ordinary gym. Its circuit-style fitness classes are designed to cover cardio, strength training, core work and plyometrics, but fi ltered through a boxing lens.

This was appealing to Peregrym.

After a Groupon offer inspired her to get in shape, Peregrym says she found herself impressed with Jabz’s “unparalleled” culture and how it helped her meet some of her own fitness goals. She opened her own Happy Valley location in summer 2016.

“I just fell in love with it because it was (for) women only and the workouts were different every day, so it was constantly challenging me,” Peregrym says. “I would have a gym membership and I would go but I would be bored or not motivated or accountable to what I was doing and sometimes I wouldn’t know

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what to do.”

Early on in her considerations for opening an 85085 location, which she says was ultimately a hit right off the bat, Peregrym admits she faced a difficult question: Would it prove to be a fad, as others suggested?

Peregrym is confident it isn’t and she says it’s here to stay. So is she, as she plans to open another location near Lake Pleasant in late February or early March.

“I think the thing that really makes it stick is the fact it’s (for) women only and it’s not just the workout,” she ponders. “Because you really could go anywhere and get an awesome workout. There are so many fitness studios—there’s OrangeTheory, there’s F45, I mean there’s everything out there—but there’s no women-only studios unless you think of Curves, but Curves is totally different than Jabz.”

Central to Jabz is a boxing ring stocked with various punching bags. The gym is also equipped with traditional items like dumbbells, rowing machines and medicine balls.

Class members rotate through a variety of stations, and trainers alternate the scheduled workouts daily and weekly. Members can stop by as many or as few days a week as

they’d like. New members can even try an orientation first.

“It’s a full-body workout. Every day our workouts change; every week they change,” Peregrym says. “You have your boxing component where you’re constantly throwing punches. I think it’s about over a thousand punches per class, which is pretty amazing.”

Sure, Peregrym says the boxing adds a layer of fun to fitness and it relieves stress, but she also feels it’s empowering for the women who partake.

“I mean, you’re learning the self-defense aspect of it, of how to throw a proper punch and a hook and an uppercut and a kick. So that part’s really empowering because a lot of women who come in here have never done that,” she explains. “So, they’re like, ‘Wow, now I know how to properly punch.’”

She adds, “And then it just helps to diversify the workout so you’re not constantly just sitting on a rower or a treadmill. You’re always doing something different with every round.”

Don’t let the pink décor and branding fool you, Jabz’s workouts aren’t necessarily easy, Peregrym clarifies. But succeeding is all about a positive outlook, she feels, no matter the client’s age or skill level.

“We did have a guy take a workout one time … and he was dying. He was hilarious. He was like, ‘I don’t know how you guys do this,’” she says. “People come in here and they think, ‘Oh, it’s pink. It’s going to be easy.’ And you know what? You can make the workouts as hard as you want and you can modify (them) as much as you need to.”

Above all else, Peregrym says Jabz forges friendships and an empowering community.

Plus, due to Jabz’s small class sizes, trainers are able to work closely to ensure clients are getting the most out of their workouts and are challenged to meet their nutrition and fitness goals.

“Some studios will try to cram as many people as they can in a class, and we try to cap it to keep it small,” Peregrym explains.

“This way you have more one-on-one (time) with the trainer and they’re able to help direct you and make sure you are exhibiting proper form and technique when you are throwing your punches, on top of when you are doing your circuits as well.”

The concept is growing fast, and in just over six years of franchising, it has surpassed 20 locations throughout Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Peregrym says more are on the way.

As for her own upcoming Peoria location, at the southeast corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road, she says demand is high. Presales launched several months back and have already attracted 30 signups.

“I’m very particular about where I like to, I guess, open businesses, and to me this area is really growing,” she says. “We have some clients who actually come to this location. They’ll drive 20-25 minutes to come here, and they live

out there. I mean, even (in) Vistancia there’s over 3,600 homes. It’s one of those communities really developing and growing, and we feel Jabz would be a good fit for that area.”

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