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Building Excitement

Jaguar Youth Football will prep boys and girls for Boulder Creek’s teams

By Griffin Fabits Justin Simons and the Anthem community are preparing for the launch of a youth tackle football program, the Jaguar Youth Football Organization, in early February.

The coed league will have three teams— 10u, 12u and 14u—and will compete against other organizations across the Valley in the National Youth Sports League from February to May. Anthem was home to several youth football programs in years past, but they have “reconstructed an entire organization” to now serve as a direct feeder program to the Boulder Creek High School football program, says Simons, the organization’s president. The organization carries the same mascot name as Boulder Creek.

Simons signed up more than 100 kids, ranging from fourth to eighth grades. Across the program, there are 25 coaches, including Simons, who will coach his son on the 10u team.

The season will have eight regular-season games.

There is communitywide excitement for the birth of another youth tackle football program in Anthem. Simons says the organization averages up to “six sign-ups per day” and “word is spreading.”

“We’re excited, too. This is a great thing.”

The Jaguar Youth Football Organization offers “top-level coaching” and teaches the “fundamentals about tackle football in a safe environment,” Simons says.

The league rolled out measures to ensure young players are taught how to safely and properly tackle. The method, which was made famous by a former rugby player and has since made its way into the National Football League, focuses on hitting at the shoulders. It is designed to eliminate helmetto-helmet contact and reduce head injuries.

And because it’s a feeder program to nearby Boulder Creek, youth football players will be groomed for the transition to the Jaguars’

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The Jaguar Youth Football Organization will serve as a feeder team for Boulder Creek High School, pictured above.

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high school program.

It’s an incentive for parents like Christian Luckock, of Anthem, to sign up his eighthgrade son.

“It’s a great way for parents and kids to make friends,” Luckock says. “We have a very big family atmosphere. My son knows every kid across the different schools because they played football together. It absolutely helps build the community.”

Simons agrees, offering that it’s a “nice transition for the young kids before they get to high school. They’ll be Jaguars now, and when they get to high school they’ll be Jaguars,” he says.

Simons, a Boulder Creek High School veteran football coach, says he and other coaches realize the implementation of a communitywide feeder program can impact the high school team.

“From the organizational standpoint, we became a feeder program because we realized feeder programs are very prominent

throughout the state of Arizona for major high schools,” Simons says.

“We realized we did not have a direct feeder program through Boulder Creek, one aligned as close as possible to the high school, meaning everything from the mascot, helmets, similar practice gear, game jerseys.”

Coaches and parents alike identified a rising dilemma in their community: the lack of a feeder system often encourages players to take their talents elsewhere.

“There’s a lot of talent in this area for youth athletes,” Luckock says. “Sometimes, we lost some of those talents because other high schools have really good feeder programs and they go to those schools, who have kind of a pipeline system all the way through to their high school program.

“It’s kind of what we want to build in Anthem; make this kind of a football town.”

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He is a Champion

BCHS junior Lucas Johnstone conquers Spartan race for world title

By Emma Suttell Not many high school students can say they have successfully run—and won—a race covered in obstacles inspired by the Navy SEAL training program. Lucas Johnstone, a 17-yearold junior at Boulder Creek High School, trained for years to earn the 2019 Spartan 1417 Age Group World Champion title.

After the 2014 death of his father, Phoenix firefighter Gary Johnstone, Lucas began to channel his anger through exercise. Encouraged to visit True Fitness Gym in Anthem, Johnstone met the gym’s owner and trainer, Ryan Scully.

“I was dealing with my father’s loss and the loss of my best friend and he was dealing with his own battles,” Johnstone says. “We just got together and benefited from each other.”

Scully challenged Johnstone to try out a new type of race he had not encountered before: Tough Mudder. Running through an obstacle course designed to challenge both a persons physical and mental limits, Johnstone was hooked.

Several months later, Scully asked Johnstone to travel with him to the Spartan World Championship in Lake Tahoe, California.

Even after racing in 40 degrees and suffering from hypothermia, Johnstone realized there was nothing he’d rather spend his time doing.

“Everyone has their own thing. I didn’t learn this until I was 13 and playing sports, but I just couldn’t play. I played baseball, but I never got on base unless the ball hit me,” Johnstone recalls with a laugh.

Consisting of dozens of obstacles, each Spartan race varies in length and difficulty level. For Johnstone, there are three main types: the Sprint, the Super and the Beast.

The Sprint is a 5K featuring 20 obstacles, while the Super is a 10K with 25 obstacles.

The Beast, however, takes racers to the next level and challenges them with a 30-obstacle half-marathon.

Despite the excess of physical hardship athletes may face while on the course, Johnstone

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Lucas Johnstone navigates an obstacle during the Spartan race. (Photo courtesy Lucas Johnstone)

insists the mental aspect of the race often trumps the physical challenges.

“I might do a race in Arizona when it’s 110 degrees outside, or I might go to a ski resort in California while it’s snowing and jump into water that’s 25 degrees,” Johnstone says.

“Other sports are amazing and have their own challenges, but (Spartan racing) has mental challenges I believe no other sport has.”

For Johnstone, Spartan racing is more than an occasional competition—it is an event dictating his daily lifestyle. From January to October, Johnstone rotates between sprints and endurance runs, lifting weights and training on True Fitness’ specialized equipment.

“My gym is made for these races,” Johnstone says. “We have an awesome gym with all of the obstacles we might see on the course.”

Much like the athletes on “American Ninja Warrior,” Johnstone trains on gym equipment modeled after the actual obstacle course. True Fitness features several obstacles such as the “Warped Wall” and the Salmon Ladder to give athletes first-hand experiences with obstacles they may encounter in the Spartan race.

At Worlds in late 2019, Johnstone faced

competitors from more than 30 countries— one of whom had recently beaten Johnstone to claim the North American title. Throughout the race, Johnstone ran side by side with his main competitor.

“I thought about all the hours I put in, all of the mornings I wake up at 3 a.m. just to go run. I came from Arizona all the way to California to run this event—why give up now?”

Johnstone says.

After pushing through rigorous obstacles and exhaustion, Johnstone found out—about an hour after he completed the course—that he had won the world title. However, for Johnstone, his journey is far from over. He plans to spend the next few years racing with the “elite” Spartan racers, who are oftentimes 20 to 40 years old.

“It’ll be a very humbling experience, and I’ll see a lot of people look up to right next to me as we race together,” Johnstone says.

While training to race against those who inspire him, Johnstone mentors a group of people who look up to him. After working at the Anthem Community Center as a lifeguard, Johnstone now works at True Fitness, where he trains children ages 13 and younger.

“I just try to make them comfortable with themselves and with who they are. I focus more on the mentality part. I love always telling them, ‘You have to accept who you are, because you’re the only one who can be you,’” Johnstone says.

After high school, Johnstone plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy and train to become a Navy SEAL. “You can either go through things or grow through them. I realized my father died and one of my close friends died, but I could either ruin myself over that or I could really shock people and say, ‘I went through this and here I am,’” Johnstone says. “It gives me more of a reason to make him proud of me.”

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A Musical ‘Triumph’

Ryan Michelsen is living life through his songs

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Everyone has a story, and musician Ryan Michelsen is one of them.

An aspiring architect in high school, Michelsen left college after he found out it wasn’t accredited for the degree he was pursuing. He hit the road with the band 29 Needles and hasn’t looked back since.

Music is Michelsen’s life. He released the orchestral piece “Triumph,” to be followed by “Camaraderie” on January 4 and “Magical” on January 18.

“I am in the process of releasing a large volume of music, which started with the album I released in May,” says Michelsen, who lives in the North Valley.

“A fusion of several genres, I used it to pave the way for my creative expanse into the market. I have posted music online for a long time before this, basically since I started playing piano in 2001. I wrote by ear and memory until I figured out software to enhance my piano’s potential. That’s why my album, ‘Pursuit of Happiness,’ has so much piano featured in it. Piano was what drove me down this path.”

To Michelsen, music is personal. “‘Camaraderie’ is an orchestral instrumental that envisions a group of adventurers who set out on a quest with high hopes, encounter a tribulation, and therefore must rely on each other for survival,” says Michelsen, who works as a graphic designer/production assistant for an automotive parts company.

“The ending is uncertain and leaves room for additional movements.”

“Magical” is a requiem. He penned it in honor of his father, who died in 2008.

“It begins with a musical illustration of his funeral,” Michelsen says. “His ashes were cast into the sea, so there is a notable change of pace and direction in the song as we follow those ashes across the oceans. We see the world as it evolves through time and culminates in a crescendo embodying the grandeur of the universe. The ending brings the

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listener full circle as a newly sprouted plant blows in the wind.”

B or n i n A rl i ng ton Heights, Illinois, Michelsen moved around as a child, living in Nebraska, Maryland and New York, before spending the majority of his school years back in Illinois. His family moved to Arizona to be near his maternal grandmother and her husband.

Music has always been in his life, having taken up piano at age 8 and violin a bit later. Despite his talents, he tried his hand at architecture at university.

“I studied architecture for four straight years in high school,” he says. “I was in honors architecture 2 by the time I left.

It was just endless architecture stuff.

“I think I’m pretty creative when it comes to pursuits I like to go for, but I arrived at the university and I found out the degree I wanted doesn’t allow me to become an architect. It wasn’t accredited. I thought, ‘This isn’t for me.’”

That’s when he joined the now-defunct rock band 29 Needles.

“It was the first touring band I ever played with,” Michelsen says. “I joined two weeks before their album release. I had to learn their whole album to tour with them. That was an experience.”

Michelsen’s strong suit is he can move in any genre.

“I don’t try to do one specific type of music at the same time,” says Michelsen, 26. “It’s my way of relaxing. It’s cathartic. I don’t try to tunnel vision it. I’m trying to express myself. Every time I sit down to write music, I keep an open mind. I may start a piece that’s

A former member of the rock band 29 Needles, Ryan Michelsen is recording orchestral music but often crisscrosses genres. (Photo courtesy Ryan Michelsen)

a beautiful orchestral piece, but then it may turn toward electronic or new age. It can go anywhere. It depends on the story I’m trying to tell.”

His fluid songwriting process will help with his goal of creating soundtracks for movies or video games.

“One day, I hope to write for fantasy movies, video games, nightclubs, rock festivals and have the infrastructure to support the musicians who make it possible,” he says.

Michelsen just simply wants to live life to its fullest and share his music with whoever wants to hear it.

“I want to live the best way I can for myself,” Michelsen says. “It’s the best story I have. I want to enjoy doing what I want to do.”

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By Dr. Curtis Finch, Deer Valley Unified School District Superintendent Ever wonder what it would be like to walk back into high school as a teenager again?

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Ease on Down to Anthem Musical theater’s young actors are off to see the wizard

By Bridgette M. Redman If you are a children’s theater, there are some shows that are tricky to put on, even more so if there is a policy to cast every youth who auditions.

One of those shows, “The Wizard of Oz,” is getting underway at the Musical Theatre of Anthem for the third time since opening in 2008. This classic tale appeals to kids and adults with its familiar music and story. There are 18 shows planned by two casts, with each doing nine performances.

“This is the third time we’ve done it,” says Jackie Hammond, the company’s artistic director. “Both times it had well over 100 children. We’ll have 18 performances—it’s why we’re double-casting, so they don’t have to commit to all 18 performances.”

The show’s director, Laura O’Meara, says another great thing about “The Wizard of Oz” is it finds the happy medium between straight plays and traditional MTA big musicals.

“The cool thing about ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ is even though it is a musical, it is such a huge acting show,” O’Meara says. “It really is all about the acting. Even when there is singing and dancing, they have to be acting, more than a lot of shows.”

She says all the characters are interesting, whether a child is playing a Winkie, a Munchkin or one of the four friends who travel through Oz. She plans to dive deep into the acting portion of the show to give all the actors a great learning experience.

The show’s educational emphasis is important to O’Meara, who is also a schoolteacher and brings many of her classroom techniques into the theater. She’s been directing at MTA for 10 years and says she found it important to model everything she asks kids to do—to show rather than tell.

“I’ve had people say to me when they’re watching a rehearsal, they don’t know who is more fun to watch, me or the kids,” O’Meara says. “I get up and do everything with them. I

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Youth act out a scene from the previous Musical Theatre of Anthem production of “The Wizard of Oz.” (85086 file photo)

act right along with them.”

She says it is one of the differences between directing adults and children—kids need a lot of direction and examples and practice. Once they gain more experience, she lets them spend more time developing their characters or being models for their peers. She’ll even sometimes pair more seasoned performers with newbies when she is doing the casting so the kids can help each other.

“These are all strategies I use in my classroom,” O’Meara says. “I bring what I do in my classroom onto the stage. Working with kids really is my passion. I love to work with children in the theater.”

She also says that by modeling what she wants for them, she helps to create a safe space.

When the actors see her make mistakes, it gives them more confidence. It also makes them more willing to take risks.

The director and the staff discover the children’s talents. Sometimes a child shows up to auditions and is in tears out of fear of performing in front of others. She says she’ll gauge what

a child is able to do by giving him or her bits of things at a time. Other children show up for the first time and are ready to go after practicing in their bedrooms.

She often recognizes those kids who have this secret desire to be on stage. She sees herself in them.

“When my parents would go out, I would always dance around the living room,” O’Meara says. “I never told my parents. It’s what I love about MTA. They have a place for everyone.”

The kids can run the sound, program and run the lights, act as stagehands and serve as assistant stage managers.

“There are so many opportunities at whatever level they’re coming in at,” O’Meara says.

“It’s just such a welcoming and warm environment for children and adults. I would encourage anyone who has any passion for the theater in any shape or form to definitely check us out, because I think they would be welcomed and also incredibly impressed.”

The only ones not guaranteed a role in “The Wizard of Oz” are those trying out for Toto.

“I literally have students asking if their dog can audition,” O’Meara says. “So, who knows?

They might show up with German Shepherds.

There is a cut policy on the dog. We may send a few dogs home with their tails between their legs, but the kids will definitely get cast.”

The love of Judy O’Meara, who was MTA’s assistant director for its first “The Wizard of Oz,” says she remembers being excited about Judy Garland movies on television. This was before shows

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could be recorded or rented and it would be on the stations only once a year.

She eagerly read the TV Guide and sometimes even called the local stations to ask when it would air.

“It was a big event,” O’Meara says. “My family would plan a whole night around ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ We wouldn’t go anywhere or do anything else. Judy Garland, in my opinion, was one of the all-time greatest performers, but you couldn’t help but fall in love with all the characters. I would have nightmares about the witch and sleep in my parents’ bedroom a few nights afterward. Every year we would watch it, and it was very special.”

Released in 1939, the movie was based on the 1900 Frank Baum book. The first Broadway musical version was in 1902.

More than a century after it was created, the themes and the story continue to speak to children, in part because of its simplicity.

“It’s a very simple message, but heartwarming, especially in our world today,” O’Meara says. “Kids have so much, but yet, they really do prefer simplicity. When they have too much, they get overwhelmed.

They’re happiest with simplicity. (The musical) is simple, it’s easy to understand and the characters are fun and exciting, yet not anything outrageous.”

The simple concept carries over to how O’Meara plans to stage the show. She uses abstractions like special lighting projects and choreography to create the feel of things otherwise built with sets.

“I’m literally trying to pull it off without a green door and without a head on the back of the wall for ‘The Wizard of Oz,’” O’Meara says.

“Even the twister, I might not even have a house but instead create the feeling there is a house. The twister will be more of a choreographed number with pieces of a house flying by and Dorothy is seeing everything and looking out. It will make it very different, yet still keep the iconic value to it.”

She reassures important elements are present, like Dorothy’s checkered blue dress and Toto.

However the show is done, O’Meara says it’s a learning experience for actors, who must be between the ages of 6 and 16. She says so many of the young people who have gotten their start at MTA are now performing around the country.

“I remember when they were afraid to stand on the stage and were holding on to their moms and crying because they didn’t want to audition,” O’Meara says. “It’s so cool to watch as they work really hard and quite tirelessly.”

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

By Judge Gerald Williams Valentine’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 are 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 is 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, disobey-

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ing 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, he could also be charged with domestic violence. If that same man assaults his neighbor, it is likely just assault.

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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.

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

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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 smooth soles. 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.

SATURDAYS

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.

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.

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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.

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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 and sauces; and freshly baked artisan breads and pastries.

Come on down for a fun beginner cookiedecorating 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 The-

atre 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 2040 Angela Horn.

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

charcuterie board and dry bar. Feel free to bring you own alcoholic beverages to this event to mix with the dry bar.

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

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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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,

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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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SECRET Pioneer Telephone Museum follows the buzz of technology

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The 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 (Back row) Ron Eastwood, Joan Eastwood & Steve Kronteres. (Front row) David Byrket and Pete Mortensen. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

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what they enjoy the most.”

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 602-549-4678.

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

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Family Reunions

For more than 10 years in Anthem, the best friend of man’s best friend has been Anthem Pets.

Founded in 2005, Anthem Pets is a nonprofit charity that helps animals and their owners in their worst possible moment: unintentional separation.

“Anthem Pets at its core is an animal rescue that does two major functions,” says Lori Moriarty, the group’s president.

Through its website and social media channels, Anthem Pets allows owners and finders of lost pets to post information about the animals in real time. Anthem Pets’ team of volunteers then feverishly sets out to reunite the lost pets with their owners.

The organization’s reach throughout Anthem and surrounding communities is considerable. For example, its Facebook page had 500,000 views in just the past 90 days. Combined with the commitment of its full-time volunteers, this network of contacts enables Anthem Pets to do far more than house lost pets.

“We’re a little unique because we actually help reunite lost pets with their owners,” Moriarty says. “A lot of animal rescues are straight-up rescues that simply intake animals.”

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By Ron Sanzone

Lori Moriarty, president of Anthem Pets. (Photo by Chris Mortenson)

On average, anywhere between one and five pets a day are found and reported to Anthem Pets. While there are many happy reunions between pets and owners, not all owners can be successfully located. This is where Anthem Pets turns to fosters rather than shelters.

There are 130 volunteer fosters who watch over animals whose owners remain unknown. Anthem Pets takes care of those who take care of the animals by ensuring they will not be out of pocket for their generosity.

“All we want you to do is love the pet like it’s your own and we’ll take care of all the food and medical bills,” says Sharon Spears, Lost and Found coordinator for Anthem Pets. “We just want someplace safe for these pets so they can get adopted.”

Anthem Pets facilitates adoptions by holding adoption events within the community and listing the fostered animals Sharon Spears and Mickey.

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on its webpage. Visitors to the page can fill out a form if they are interested in adoption.

While Anthem Pets’ efforts lead to new homes for 30 to 60 pets a month, Spears thinks too few people are aware the organization adopts out animals. She says the community too readily associates the organization with lost-and-found reunions. Anthem Pets also doesn’t have a shelter or central location to house the animals.

“Something I’d like to see as a community is when someone wants to adopt a pet they automatically think of Anthem Pets,” she says.

In addition to pet reunions and adoptions, Anthem Pets sponsors low-cost clinics where owners can have their pets microchipped for $15. These and other activities are only possible through the time and effort of volunteers. In addition to the fosters and Anthem Pets’ board of directors, Moriarty and Spears

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Here to help life go right.® Sharon Spears and her pets Daisy, Finnegan and Taz. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

estimate there are about two dozen key volunteers with broad-based responsibilities who together power the charity’s engine. Their work is enhanced by volunteers who specialize in specific tasks such as managing the website, picking up donations and providing emergency transportation.

“We have a great core group of volunteers, and every day it’s increasing,” Spears says.

Anthem Pets was founded in 2005 by Barb Windgassen after she found a cocker spaniel who had been dumped in a park. Based in Anthem, but also servicing areas such as New River, Tramonto and other parts of the far North Valley, Anthem Pets has witnessed significant growth in size, talent and technology.

“It’s been a story of continuous growth, continuously pushing to do more and save more animals,” says Moriarty, who sees growth extending well into the future.

In 2021, Anthem Pets is hoping to acquire a building to serve two purposes. First, it would allow the charity to house lost animals when they are found late at night or when a foster home is not immediately available. Second, it would provide a set location where f requent a nd regular adoption events could be held. Now, they are held in various locations at various times.

Spea rs sees such a future structure as a “pinnacle” for the organization.

“It’s getting to a point where we’re on the way to somet h i ng great,” she says.

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Pickleball Craze Anthem’s courts gain national recognition

By Laura Latzko Pickleball involves strategically trying to hit a ball using a paddle, like tennis, badminton or Ping-Pong.

Played by folks of all sizes, ages and skill levels, pickleball is growing in popularity all over the country, including in Arizona communities such as Anthem.

In response to residents’ requests, the Anthem Community Council’s board made building pickleball courts part of its facilities master plan. Anthem’s pickleball courts not only serve the community but have gained national recognition.

The American Sports Builders Association recently named the Anthem pickleball courts “Best Outdoor Pickleball Facility.” The courts are also up for “Facility of the Year” at the December ceremony.

(Photo courtesy of Anthem Community Council)

For its work on the pickleball courts, BrightView Landscapes LLC received a statewide award for “Construction Installation” in the $50K-$100K category from the Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association.

Construction on the pickleball courts started in August 2018, and they opened in January. Careful planning went into the design of the pickleball courts, which are available to Anthem residents. They are located at and managed by the Anthem Community Center, under Sports Manager Paul Rangel.

Kristi Northcutt, director of communications and public affairs for the Anthem Community Council, says in preparation, the team overseeing design visited pickleball courts in cities such as Surprise and Peoria.

They saw the importance of not just courts but a gathering spot for pickleball players.

This led them to develop a central kiosk with picnic tables, benches and shade canopies.

“We wanted to allow more room for residents to gather and Anthem’s pickleball courts offer local residents a place to play recreationally or competitively. (Photo courtesy of Elite Sports Builders)

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The Anthem Community Center offers a pickleball league for youth and a club for adults.

for clubs to have small events. We included green space and the gathering area to accommodate the more social aspect of the game,” Northcutt says.

Northcutt says the courts are gaining national recognition because of their layout.

“We believe our courts are unique because of how they were laid out,” she says.

“The courts are north and south facing, so you don’t have the east-west sun during play.

There’s a beautiful green grass area beyond the kiosk where kids can sit or run around in the grass and still enjoy watching their parents and being outside.”

The award has great meaning, but the courts’ popularity is even more exciting.

“It’s wonderful to receive the award, but it’s even more rewarding to know Anthem residents are utilizing the facility.”

As part of the facilities master plan, designed to enhance amenities for Anthem residents, the Anthem Community Council recently completed the Anthem Dog Park and will soon start on a skate park expansion.

The 10 pickleball courts are standard tournament size, built with recreation and com-

More info

To learn more about the Anthem’s pickleball offerings, go to onlineatanthem.com or call the Anthem Community Center at 623-879-3011.

People of different ages use Anthem’s pickleball courts, open to Anthem residents.

(Photo courtesy of Anthem Community Council)

petitive play in mind.

The peak season for court use in October to March, but most people play throughout the year. During the nonpeak season, residents often come out in the early morning or evening hours.

The courts are used by newbies to experienced pickleball players.

On average, around 100 residents utilize the courts on a given day.

The community center’s park patrol staff does an hourly count and has found that on Wednesdays, the busiest night of the week, as many as 175 residents have used the courts.

The community center offers options for people of different skill levels, including open play, a youth league for ages 8 to 13, an adult club and youth skills clinics. The club also has men’s and women’s leagues.

In the future, the community center plans to expand programming to youth tournament play and king/queen court options.

During the six-week skills clinics, offered by the community center, youth can learn more advanced skills such as making a type of shot called a “dink,” keeping score during gameplay, serving, returning, volleying and positioning.

Rangel says he noticed growth in children who have taken the clinics.

“Over time, youth are increasing their knowledge. They are getting strong enough to serve the ball and are improving week by week,” Rangel says.

Some of the adult club members are seasoned players. Many youths already know how to play pickleball because more schools are starting to incorporate the sport into their PE curriculums.

For residents new to the game, the community center checks out pickleball equipment for no additional cost. Instructors are available to provide guidance on the game’s basics, and further instruction is available through pickleball skills clinics.

Residents can also rent a pickleball machine to practice their skills.

Individuals picking up the sport are often able to learn the basics or finer points by watching adult club and youth league members.

Rangel says the courts are welcoming, where more experienced pickleball players often step in to help newbies.

“If players are new to the game, they’ll come watch, and usually someone there welcomes them to the game, shares knowledge of the game and introduces them to the basics,” Rangel says.

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Boulder Creek’s Casey Wayne lives a life of baseball

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Ryan Wayne is sure he has a baseball star in son, Casey.

The Boulder Creek High School senior, who stands at 6-foot-4, has played baseball since “he was in the womb,” according to Ryan.

“Although his mother (Tara Wayne) and I are no longer married, we are married to baseball with Casey,” Ryan says. “But in a balanced way resulting in great experiences.”

Casey was invited to the Arizona Fall Classic Game last year at Peoria Sports Complex, and his love for the game is all-encompassing. He also umpires for High Desert Little League; a giant behind the little kids calling balls and strikes.

“I have umpiring at 2, so I have to leave at about 1:10,” Casey says with a smile. He clearly loves the game.

Casey and his Boulder Creek Jaguars start their regular season at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, against Trevor G. Browne Bruins at home. He’s hoping to parlay his experiences with BC to college, maybe even ASU. “I have to put in my mind I have to be really freaking good,” he says. “ASU already gives sophomore scholarships. There was a sopho-

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more at O’Connor. He just got a full-ride scholarship there and he’s a sophomore. He’s got a cannon (arm).”

Casey practiced in Prescott for a time with two coaches, Rob Chriss and Orv Franchuk.

“They really build character more than they do the game,” Casey says. “They really helped

me perform better as a player, but really more as a person, too. They teach respect.”

When Casey told Ryan about Chriss and Franchuk, he could sense something was special.

“I went up to Prescott and I met them and had such an engaging conversation with both of them,” Ryan says. “You could just sense they’re not just good at their job, but they’re good human beings, too. I was stoked. That was the kind of person I wanted to have my son around.

“Travel is not inexpensive. I have three kids (Emily, 15, and Cooper, 13) and he’s balding the tires on his car going up and down the hill all the time. I was thinking, ‘Is this safe? Does it make sense? Financially, are these the right guys?’ And then I met them, and I was sold.”

Coaching is important to Casey, as he was a late bloomer in his sport, as he was more of a role player than a full-time player. He didn’t land a starting spot until into his junior season.

“It was hard to catch up in terms of attention—not strength and conditioning or whatever,” Casey says. “I didn’t even start the first four games of that season and I ended up get-

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ting regional second team. I was hitting seventh after the fourth game and then I moved all the way up to the third spot toward the end of the season.”

Ryan can only teach and guide so much, so he hired a college adviser, Don Mitchell, to work with Casey.

“Don helped him create a website with videos, statistics and data,” Ryan says. “This is what other colleges reference to help place them. I coached him in Little League. I taught him the fundamentals of throwing and hitting. But I now need help. I went to college. His mom went to college, but I don’t know what the hell we’re doing.”

He must have some clue. Last fall, Casey was invited to the Arizona Fall Classic Game for high school seniors. Students from around the nation try out in hopes scouts and colleges will recognize them.

“To even walk onto the field, you had to have a very high GPA/ACT/ SAT—a 3.7 GPA or 27 ACT or 1200 SAT. I spoke to parents from all over the United States as we watched our son’s tryout at the Peoria Sports Complex,” Ryan says.

“Of all those who would tryout, only about 18% made the evening game. Casey made it. Kids came from Australia, London, Canada and all across the United States to just tryout.”

Casey is realistic about his goals. He knows the law of averages is against him for making it to the Major League.

“I want to go just baby steps at a time and see how it goes,” he says.

He looks up to Mark Reynolds, a former first baseman for the Colorado Rockies and ex-third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

“I saw an interview at his house and he just seemed like a regular guy,” Casey says. “I wanted to be like him because he was super cool. He’s super outgoing and super fun. He loves the game and just hit bombs to Friday’s Front Row (at Chase Field). He did it, like, four times.”

He admires Reynolds, but umpiring has been inspirational as well.

Casey has learned control and poise.

“There’s a cool story he came home with the other day,” Ryan says.

“He’s 17 years old and you’ve got these grown men in dugouts. You kind of wonder—as a grown man—how is your son going to handle these guys cackling at you about balls and strikes.”

Casey picks up the story: “It was my last game of the day; my sixth game of the day. It was the 8 p.m. game. The first pitch of the game was an inside fastball that was borderline. I called it a ball—the first pitch of the game.

“The coach on the third-base side says, ‘Are you kidding me? Let’s get it together.’ I thought, ‘What the what?’ I let that one go. Then there was another high fastball and I called a ball. He shrugged his shoulders.

Then there was another one that was borderline, but I thought it was a ball, so I called it a ball.”

The coach yelled, “Get it together.” The next ball bounced in the dirt.

The coach said he didn’t want “this” the whole game.

“I took off my mask and I said, ‘We’re four pitches into this game. Are we going to have a problem? Let me call my game and we’ll see how it goes from there.’ It was fine the rest of the game.”

The coach, who clearly had a bad day, apologized.

“No other sport has really brought me this much joy,” Casey says.

“I always just have fun. I met all my buddies with this sport. I live to umpire these kids. I love interacting with the kids and the coaches. Even though a lot of people say it’s a slow game, I just love playing baseball.”

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Weekend Dest inat ions 5 Arizona getaways for the adventurer in you

By Annika Tomlin

Sometimes 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 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.

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Roo seve lt Lak e

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 wildfires, so check first which road is the best

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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 dry-storage 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, c a mp g rou nd a nd lodging options are also nearby if you want to prolong your trip for more than just the day.

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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 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.

This is just one facet of Flagstaff’s rich lunar legacy, which includes the prestige of being the world’s first 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.

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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.

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CHAMBER CORNER

Crossing Boundaries Anthem chamber offers trips to Mexico and Costa Rica

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Playa Chiquita is a wild beach close to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. (Stock photo)

The 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 calling 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; round-trip transportation from the An-

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them Area Chamber of Commerce; a continental departure breakfast; and lunch on the 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 insurance, including medical insurance, is recommended 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 fine 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 the tour. This evening, take part in an expert-led discussion about the migratory birds flocking to Costa Rica.

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 mountain-

Visitors can sample wine from one of several Ensenada vineyards. (Stock photo)

ous 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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CRAFTS

Lovable Crafts

Share these projects throughout February

By Shannon Fisher

Love bugs February 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!

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 final 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 a re a f u n craft to make from paper plates.

Cut both sides off a basic paper plate. Next, cut fluffy 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.

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Key to your heart Key to your heart is a sweet craft that we made from a leftover wood ornament piece.

You could use canvas, 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!

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Great Daddy Dates Father sets high bar on dates with his girls

By Pastor David Bowen, Standing Stones Community Church Standing Stones Christian Academy February 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 that seems to get 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

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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 our 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 that 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 that first experience, and as I said, I get to set that bar!

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Watchable Wildlife Trail Snowshoeing in Flagstaff

Told by Kuma & Written by Lorraine Bossé-Smith I was born in Colorado. Wintertime in Loveland is cold and snowy most of the time—especially this time of year. But finding snow in Arizona can be a challenge due to our mild winters. However, we had a few snowstorms this year; we just had to go up north to enjoy them! We called it an SOS mission: search of snow. Yeah, baby!

The only question was: Where do we go?

Dad took off on the I-17 north and headed toward Flagstaff. I settled in for the ride, which was about two hours. I love how the terrain looked more like Colorado, with lines of pine trees, the farther north we traveled. Everything was covered in beautiful snow!

We were going to find a forest road to take, but most of them were closed. We stumbled upon the Watchable Wildlife Trail off the 180 West, 6325 W. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff.

What a find! It has its own parking lot, is free and even has a defined trail to follow. And, of course, dogs are welcome on a leash!

Oh boy! I couldn’t wait, but I had to. Hu-

mans take forever to get bundled up with coats, hats, gloves and special snow shoes. Then, of course, they need to use the human restroom. Sigh. When mom put on my coat and dad applied Mushers Cream to Flagstaff is a virtual winter wonderland. (Photos by Lorraine Bossé-Smith) my paws, I knew we were getting close. About hot you would have shade from the pine trees. a foot of fresh snow covered the ground, and Oh yes, we will have to return another day.

I doubt we can replicate our incredible snow we had great views of the mountain range.

We checked out the map, and there was a outing, though. There was no wind, it wasn’t short quarter-mile paved path accessible to too sunny and it was the perfect temperature: wheelchairs, although no pavement was vis- 28 degrees.

When we got back to the parking lot, a ible due to the snow. Then there was a longer loop, which took about an hour to travel on. bunch of people were arriving. It was about Of course, with the winter wonderland, we to get busy with kids. If you are looking for tranquility, go early. Mom’s toes were cold could really go anywhere we wanted.

It was so peaceful and quiet. We were the but, other than that, we all had a fantastic only ones out there, other than the wildlife. time. While mom and dad were taking all During the non-snow months, you can ap- their gear off, a lady asked them about snowparently see porcupines, antelope, elk and shoeing. Mom shared how it is a wonderful coyotes. I think everyone was hunkered down way to exercise in the winter—just like hiking. due to the weather, but that was OK by us. We It’s easy on the joints and usually has fewer people. We love it, and the lady said she would took in the scenery instead.

I bounded through the snow like I was a have to try it. We hope you will get out there pup again. Something about the snow brings and explore. We live in a great state. me to life. The trail is relatively flat, with a few Kumaito (Kuma for short) is a multi-tan Shiba easy inclines. If you leave the trail during the Inu, the oldest and purest from Japan. I personally was born in the Rocky Mountains of winter, you won’t get lost. A fence keeps you Colorado, moved to Friendswood, Texas, and now call Phoenix home. I enjoy running or out of private land. We did a loop across a hiking almost every day with my mom, chasgreat big meadow and into the forest. About ing rabbits out of my neighborhood, playing with toys, pestering my brother Edmond, halfway, we stopped for lunch. Mom and dad eating and napping. drank hot tea. I wished I liked hot tea. I got a little chilly, but a snack hit the spot.

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Kuma and his mom on the Watchable Wildlife Trail in Flagstaff.

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Hot Wheels

2020 Jaguar I-Pace EV is fun to drive fast

By C.A. Haire Traditionally, Jaguar vehicles have been 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 more and provides 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 its driving range before the cells go dead and recharging

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

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, which can reach 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 power 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.

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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 every feature, such as white metallic paint at $710, larger wheels for $1,700, and a list of minor goodies we didn’t really need 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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Azool Grill thrives, thanks to its loyal neighbors

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The Azool Grill just reached a landmark not many restaurants can claim: its 15-year anniversary.

But owner Mary Hultman doesn’t take credit for the eatery’s success.

“I attribute it to our customers,” Hultman says. “We have great customers. Our staff is really consistent, too. They’ve been here a long time. It’s just a really, really loyal neighborhood. The neighborhood is something you don’t find anywhere in the whole Valley.”

Neighbors come for the food, the atmosphere and the Minnesota Vikings, whom Hultman supports. She and her husband, former Dodgers relief pitcher Jake Kenady, run Azool Grill like the fictional bar Cheers.

The menu is created with fresh ingre-

dients, from scratch by Azool Grill’s staff, including head chef Ismael Moreno.

“We’re a bar and we’re definitely a neighborhood sports bar, but all our food is fresh and everything,” Hultman says. “We make all our sauces from scratch. We make all our own hamburger patties. We don’t buy the pre-made frozen items. For the burgers, we use ground chuck, not ground beef. I think good food really makes a difference.”

The baby back ribs ($15.99 for half rack; $20.99 for full) with chipotle, pineapple orange barbecue sauce, she Mary Hultman sits in seats she purchased from the Metrodome in Minneapolis before it was imploded. (Photos by Pablo Robles) says, are “off the charts fantastic.” In terms of appetizers, the Azool Grill serves wings ($11.99) and the Arizona cheesesteak with marinated sirloin, roasted chilies, “the biggest wings in town.”

“We make everything grilled onions and pepper jack ($11.99).

“We’re always playing around with diffrom scratch,” Hultman says. “I think it comes across ferent pasta,” she says. “In the summertime, in the flavor of the food. At we featured a strawberry salad, which is the end of the day, the plates excellent. It’s gone for the season now, but look better. The food tastes we made our own strawberry vinaigrette dressing. The salad had romaine and spinbetter.”

Creative dishes include ach with blackened chicken on it, along the spicy andouille angel with walnuts and strawberries. It was hair pasta ($14.99); cilantro amazing.

“It took off.” lime chicken sandwich with The bar has 10 draft handles. spicy pepper jack and chili Hultman was trained well, citing her mayo ($11.29); spicy Thai mentor Gwen Herndon, the late owner of Beer-battered cod is served with cole slaw, fries and tartar sauce.

The baby back ribs are “off the charts fantastic,” says owner Mary Hultman.

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The Reuben has corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing, all on rye bread.

The turkey wrap features chipotle mayo and grilled turkey with pico de gallo on the side.

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Shrimp cocktail is a popular appetizer at Azool Grill.

Handlebar J’s in Scottsdale.

“She was a wonderful woman,” she says. “I took a lot of my knowledge from watching her run her business. She single-handedly ran the place. Well into her seventies, she was still out there on the floor running the business herself and just entertaining and being face to face with all the customers.”

She learned about the importance of customer service.

“I learned from the old-school people,” she says. “It’s not the same business it used to be. Customer service is key and knowing people’s names. I learned a lot of the back-office stuff, too. It’s a pennies business. You don’t make tons of money at one time. You just make little attempts.

“I don’t ever want to not be behind the bar. I’ll take kitchen shifts, too. I think if my staff sees me doing exactly what I would ask them to do it makes a huge difference.”

Live music fills the room on Fridays and Saturdays, same with the sound of successful off-track betters.

When football is out of season, Azool Grill hosts a Sunday fun day from 4 to 8 p.m. with a beach vibe. Brett Favre autographs and other Vikings memorabilia line the walls.

“The neighborhood is obviously growing very rapidly, and we’re trying to grow with it,” she says. “But it’s family owned and a friendly place. The staff and the customers are what makes it important.”

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

By Jan D’Atri It 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 three-ingredient chocolate, I spent hours viewing flourless 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 high-temperature oven or one hour at a lower temperature? 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 a pinch of salt to sharpen up the flavors, 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 a 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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Hair Q&A

Commonly asked questions about laser hair removal

By Dr. Kelly Collins, Premier Wellness Center and Aglow Medspa I 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 unshaven 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.

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 post-treatment 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 ad-

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equate to produce permanent hair reduction. However, after a oneon-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 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.

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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 previously 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 that area while you wait for your next treatment.

Dr. Kelly C. Collins is the owner and medical director of Premier Wellness Center in Anthem.

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Making Healthy Choices Do you really need supplements?

By Dr. Brian Hester If you do a simple Google search to find out if supplements are absolutely necessary for a healthy life, you’ll find 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. That 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 need from the foods they’re eating. There would be no deficiencies to bolster because

it’s all found in your three wellrounded 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 and 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’re putting in our bodies.

Supplements are never a substitute for making healthy choices, but they certainly can fill 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 g ut overnig ht.

It’s just not possible. Supplements aren’t Band-Aids for the symptoms you’ve had for years. Taking the right combination doesn’t just help prevent disease but can also begin to aid your body in healing itself.

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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 fillers, 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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Helping Others

Personal trainer Carter Lay lifts clients into the New Year

By Catherine Hathaway

New Year’s resolutions may be intimidating for people looking to make healthier decisions or improve their workout routines.

Anthem personal trainer Carter Lay is making health and wellness goals manageable at the Anthem Community and SkinSport Fitness centers.

“I’ve been working out for the last five years,” Lay says. “I always knew I wanted to do something around fitness and would help other people.”

Lay started training people he knew through friends and saw how other people grew, and it strengthened his own love of fitness. ACE certified, Lay wants to understand his clients’ fitness levels, desires and experiences to best tailor workouts to them.

“First of all, I find out what their age is and if they have previous exercise experience,” Lay says. “I don’t want to push anyone too hard with no fitness experience. We advance the workout every week.”

Lay says clients have different goals for their personal training sessions.

“I’ve done the whole spectrum, from people losing weight to gaining strength,” Lay says. “I like finding athletes who want to focus on strength and conditioning.”

The New Year is the time to set goals. Lay knows a lot of people have resolutions, and he wants to help them achieve those goals.

“For 2020, people who want to lose weight or build strength, I’d love to help them out,” Lay says.

A Sacramento native, Lay moved to Anthem in the fifth grade.

He graduated from Boulder Creek High School, where he played basketball and baseball. Recently, he’s enjoyed participating in bodybuilding competitions and took second place at a national show in Pittsburgh.

“I have another show this year,” Lay says. “I will probably do it as long as I can. When I first started lifting, it was about sports and stuff like that, but I really have a love for training now. I’ve made it a lifestyle and something I want to do for the rest of your life.”

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