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Jody Farley-Berens is a hero. Take Anderson Cooper’s word for it.

Not only is the Scottsdale woman a hero, but she’s one of the top 10 heroes in the world, according to CNN. Farley-Berens will be honored, along with nine other “heroes,” during “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” on Sunday, Dec. 6, on the cable news channel.

She had already been named one of CNN’s 25 “everyday heroes” of the year, when she heard Cooper call her and her organization, Singleton Moms, top 10 heroes in early October.

“They told me that they receive thousands of nominations each year, so to even be chosen in the original group of 25 was very humbling and a complete honor,” said Farley-Berens.

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Farley-Berens co-founded Singleton Moms to support single parents battling cancer. The nonprofit group provides housecleaning, meals and financial aid to more than 300 single parents in Arizona.

“We help with the practical, day-today needs of families that a sick parent can’t always manage—preparing meals, cleaning the house and paying the bills. Some of these parents are sick for a very long time,” Farley-Berens said.

Singleton Moms is named after Michelle Singleton, a friend of Farley-Berens who died from cancer in 2005 at the age of 32.

“Nobody saw it coming,” Farley-Berens recalled. “She was a single mom Gridiron

of four children and she was diagnosed partly up to the public. Between now with breast cancer. Her baby was only and Nov. 15, viewers can vote to make 6 months old. The family was in a fog. Farley-Berens the No. 1 CNN Hero They wanted to help but didn’t know of 2015 by visiting www.CNNHeroes. what to do. Somebody had to come in com and following the instructions. and relieve the day-to-day stress.”

The No. 1 Hero’s organization will That somebody receive an additional was Farley-Berens, $100,000. who decided, after The CNN site also Singleton died, to features videos about continue her work Singleton Moms and by helping other the nine other top 10 cancer-stricken sinheroes from around gle parents. the world.

That means helpFarley-Berens will ing the children of be in New York for the those parents, too.

Dec. 6 live-TV event, “With the kids, along with the others. we focus on fun. We “I’ve followed the help them pay for other nine and these extracurricular acare all grassroots ortivities, throw them ganizations unafraid Jody Farley-Berens founded Sinbirthday parties, and to roll up their sleeves generally try to give gleton Moms to help single parents and work to fill a need battling cancer. them something to that hasn’t been filled,” look back on that’s positive about their she said. childhood,” Farley-Berens said.

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By Ann Porter City of Scottsdale Community Services Fall is here, and it seems as though everyone is venturing out to enjoy the beautiful weather and get into the holiday spirit. The City of Scottsdale is offering a number of events and programs that you and your family and friends are sure to enjoy.

Dunkin’ for Pumpkins Did you know that pumpkins float? You can see for yourself at Dunkin’ for Pumpkins from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Eldorado and McDowell Mountain Ranch pools.

For $5, patrons can pick a pumpkin and visit the various stations that have great decorating supplies.

The pumpkins will be floating in 2 feet of water, so you can wade in to make your selection, or you can ask a staff member to help you select the perfect pumpkin. (The pools will be heated—so no worries about a fall chill!)

Eldorado Pool is located at 2301 N. Miller Rd., while McDowell Mountain Ranch Pool is at 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

46th annual Fall Festival Come and have some spooky fun at this year’s 46th annual Fall Festival. The event will take place at Eldorado Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31. The event will feature 25 game booths, more than 10 bounce houses, stage entertainment, fireworks, candy, a tot area

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Library Halloween family fun Calling all ghosts, goblins and other costumed characters. Stop by the library and trick or treat with us. While you’re there, don’t forget to find some new spooky books and movies to keep you in the holiday mood.

The events are: • Monday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. at Arabian Library • Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. at Civic Center Library • Wednesday, Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library • Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. at Palomino Library • Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. at Mustang Library The Ghostly McDowells: Ghosts, Murders, Fires and Frights It’s Halloween, and for Scottsdale denizens it’s time to explore the sundry tragedies and general aggravations associated with the McDowell Mountains: murders, fires, ghosts, air disasters, irascible men, conniving women, kamikaze lawyers, and even an incident involving a devilish piece of toilet paper. Tour the dark side of the McDowells at 5:30 p.m.

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By Michelle Talsma Everson This Thanksgiving break, while most kids are home with their families enjoying a long weekend, 7-year-old Scottsdale resident Zöephía DeckerKnealing will be at Disneyland competing in the National American Miss Pageant.

Zöephía is the National American Miss Arizona Princess; she won the state title in July and is now competing nationally for the first time.

“Someone recommended me and we received a postcard in the mail inviting me to an open call,” Zöephía said of how she started competing.

“I had such a good time and really liked the girls and knew it was something I wanted to do. At the open call, they tell you what the pageant is about and you go through an interview with real judges. Depending on how well you do will determine whether or not you become a state finalist and can compete at the state competition in

the summer for the queen’s title. I met the other queens at the open call and they were really sweet and really nice.

My favorite part was when the reigning princess queen let me try on her crown.”

According to Zöephía and her family, her title of “Princess” refers to her age division. There is six age divisions in the National American Miss system: Princess, Jr. Preteen, Preteen, Jr. Teen, Teen and Miss. Zöephía has been competing since 2013.

While many may assume that the pageants are all about outer beauty, Zöephía and her network of supportive friends and family wholeheartedly disagree. For example, she pointed out, part of the requirements for the competition is community service, but she was too young to volunteer at most nonprofits, so she started her own in 2013. Her nonprofit, the Zöephía Foundation, “supports existing organizations dedicated to promoting literacy

and encourages youth to get involved such as the UMOM New Day Center, by acting as peer readers and tutors in the Crisis Nursery and the Sojourner their community,” according to a press Center. Added to her own foundation, release.

Zöephía volunteers for a variety of or“I was watching ganizations locally and TV with my family makes several appearand saw a commerances at public events cial for the Pajama during the year as part Program’s Great of her duties as Miss Tuck In Project and Arizona Princess.

In addition to thought I could help,” community service, Zöephía said.

Zöephía is active in “I decided to make dance, ice skating, actmy own opportuing, gymnastics and nity and had a drive music. She plays the for new pajamas electric guitar. Her and new books that mother, Dr. Shannon would help kids in I. Decker, added that need here in Arishe is a year ahead in zona. My first year I collected about 200 Zöephía Decker-Knealing will be school and is an A+ books and 225 pairs competing in the National Ameri- student. can Miss Pageant over Thanksgiving Zöephía will comof pajamas for the break. pete at the National Pajama Program.”

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“Around 1997, I woke up to the fact Today, the American food scene is there’s a whole other level of cooking. an explosion of flavors and ingredi- That’s when I realized this is an art.” ents, and cooks are not Soon, he was comonly chefs, they are meing up with recipes dia superstars. for dishes like “AruAs for the restaugula with bruleed figs, rants... ricotta, prosciutto and “There’s a huge shortsmoked marzipan. On age of chefs in restauthe more down-torants in all the major earth side, there was cities, because the kids also the “Grahamburgcoming in now all want er,” a hamburger laced to be on television.” with garlic aioli and So said Graham Elbrie. liot and, as the host of “Food is about so Graham Elliot cooks for the the Food Network’s much more than in“Craziest Restaurant in joy of it. gesting calories,” Elliot America” and the co-host of Fox TV’s said. “Food becomes more than that “MasterChef ” and “MasterChef Jr.,” when you realize it is a sensuous, rohe knows the superstar thing. But he’s mantic experience. The farmer grew never lost track of the joy of cooking that carrot with as much love as I have for its own sake. when I want to cook it for you.”

“The real fun is cooking for 100 Once massively overweight, Elliot people a night, working with your underwent surgery in 2013, followed team and talking with your custom- by a strict diet that resulted in a loss ers,” Elliot said in a phone interview of 150 pounds. He ran and finished a from Chicago, where he runs the marathon with his wife, Allie, in 2014.

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He admits that food was once his anElliot will be present Saturday, Nov. swer to stress, and that cookies and 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, at Scottsdale candy were often his best friends. He Fashion Square, giving cooking dem- now looks forward to a daily dinner of onstrations and preparing special protein (usually salmon and chicken) meals as part of the “AzCentral.com and green vegetables.

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“You need to be passionate and When not cooking, running maradriven about food, not just in it for thons or being a dad, Elliot enjoys the money,” Elliot said. “It could all traveling. His favorite country to visit end tomorrow. That’s why I drive a is Italy.

5-year-old Prius and not a Lambo“When you look at Italy, you see that rghini.” so many food styles come from there.

Elliot’s culinary passion was not al- It’s not only the pizza and the pasta, ways there. He started out wanting to but ingredients like the tomato, basil, be a musician. and olive oil. Just yummy stuff.”

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Dana Galinsky had a recurring role as a nurse on the CBS daytime drama “The Bold and the Beautiful,” but now she’s moved to Scottsdale to help make others “beautiful” with YogaFit Studios. offers unlimited looking back The facilityGridiron accessibility to the industry’s best live classes and virtually led instruction all under the guidance of world-renowned yoga guru Beth Shaw. The next four weeks feature a slew of special events, including: Lee Gaines teaching an abbreviated version of Ashtanga at 12:15 p.m. Oct. 24; Tammy Gatten teaching Ying Yang Yoga Flow Cass at 12:15 p.m.

Oct. 31; Namaste and Chardonnay at 6 p.m. Nov. 6; Yoga Sculpting Class at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 7; and studio manager Suzanne Zupancic will offer Yoga for Golfers at 12:15 p.m. Nov. 14. The studio is located at 10855 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Call (480) 454-1750 for more information.

With the unexpected cancelation of the Arizona Jazz Festival at Rawhide Event Center, hundreds of that genre’s fans have been left out to dry. To help

address the problems this cancellation has caused, the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships at WestWorld of Scottsdale are offering Arizona Jazz Festival ticket holders free general admission tickets to the polo championships on Saturday, Oct. 24. Additionally, Arizona Jazz Festival ticket holders will be able to purchase tickets from any other ticket category at a 10 percent discount. Those seeking to take advantage of either offer can do so day-of at the WestWorld of Scottsdale ticket office.

Poinsettia Place businesses have come together to collect nonperishable food for the St. Mary’s Food Bank through Saturday, Oct. 31. For the donations, patrons will receive raffle tickets boasting prizes like gift certificates to businesses in the plaza, located on 92nd Street between Shea Boulevard and Cactus Road. Bring donations to 9330 E. Poinsettia Dr., Suite 101. The raffle will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. No need to be present to win.

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East Valley clinic provides solution for Sciatica pain sufferers Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur Pain Management Clinics, explains that taking on new or added physical activity can be particularly tricky for patients with sciatic leg pain and back pain. He says, “A sudden inspiration to take up tennis over the weekend can often end with a call to our clinic on Monday.”

Epidural injections are one of the most effective treatments Novocur joints). The influses ammation process that to quickly relieve sciatic pain. A coincides withskilled painphysician syndromes is also in pain who specializes reduced. management performs this advanced procedure safely the helpflof x-ray It’s important to note thewith amniotic uid/ guidance. medication is carefully tissue is donated fromThe only live birth planned C-sections. injected directly around the nerves that cause the pain to reduce inflammation Painful and arthritic back, neck, knee, and provide fast relief.

WIth the arrival of Summer, daylight grows longer and many people start spending more time working on their backswings, backstrokes, backhands, backyard gardens. They also might be spending more time with backaches.

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Thomas joins Novocur Pain Clinics New downtown specialist Novocur Pain Clinics, one of the very personal having suffered through thrives on fostering change premiere pain management facilities two spinal surgeries in his teens that in Arizona, has added Dr. Kendrick Thomas to the practice.

Thomas completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Services. After completing his residency, Thomas returned to Arizona for additional fellowship training in interventional pain management at one of the busiest facilities in the nation where he learned the most recent advances in pain management.

“Dr. Thomas is a great addition to our staff,” said Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur, which has facilities in Scottsdale and Chandler. “His compassion and dedication to pain relief is

lead to severe low back pain in his 20s.

He sought and found relief with some of the same interventional techniques he practices today.”

Thomas uses techniques such as neuromodulation, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and regenerative therapies like platelet-rich-plasma and stem-cell therapies. He is passionate about helping his patients return to and maintain an active lifestyle.

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By Mariah McKenzie In the late 1980s, Mary MurphyBessler was in her mid-20s and working at Heritage Square when she was invited to sit in on development meetings.

The conferences focused on revitalizing downtown Phoenix with the Mercado and the Arizona Science Center and attracting a professional sports stadium, the future Chase Field.

The experiences inspired MurphyBessler and instilled in her a passion for fostering change and a lifelong love of downtown development.

After serving as vice president of economic development for the Downtown Tempe Community Inc. and executive director of the Longmont (Colorado) Downtown Development Authority, Murphy-Bessler is settling in to her new position as downtown specialist for Downtown Scottsdale’s Tourism and Events Department.

“I have always loved having a job where I feel that I can make a positive

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She is responsible for overseeing and supporting a variety of downtown Scottsdale initiatives, such as economic development, strategic planning, capital projects, entertainment and downtown “activation,” a term used to describe the transformation of areas into places that attract residents and visitors.

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By Mariah McKenzie The City of Scottsdale denied a special events permit for the Artisan Markets’ upcoming season, saying the sellers encroached on pedestrian and vehicular traffic, as well as the livelihood of the brick and mortar stores.

The Scottsdale Gallery Association opposed the market, which took place on and around the Marshall Way Bridge from January through April, and submitted a petition to the Scottsdale City Council with 194 signatures asking for the permit’s revocation.

Many of the brick and mortar business owners have survived for decades, working tirelessly while paying high overhead fees and providing parking for customers. They argue that it is extremely unfair that the Artisan Markets’ vendors do not have to pay these fees and are allowed to take up prime real estate and parking.

The debate was heated, with representatives of both sides sending letters to the City.

“I greatly resent the fact that I pay an exorbitant monthly rent expenditure and high overhead where these people get to ‘pitch their tent’ for 50 bucks,” said gallery owner Laura Weaver in a letter to the City Council.

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“I am not worried about losing clients,” said David Guglielmo, owner of Mainview Gallery, in a letter to the council. “I am concerned that if someone on limited time doesn’t make it here because they stopped there.”

Contrary to the Scottsdale Gallery Association’s beliefs, the Artisan Markets are not trying to harm local business, according to their founder, Audrey Thacker. She said she made several attempts to work with gallery owners and nearby businesses to unify the area and create mutual success.

In an email, Thacker said this decision impacts the “livelihood, health, safety and welfare of over 50 families who rely on the market to support themselves and their families.”

“The Artisan Markets provides a vibrancy in downtown and is utilizing the area for its intended purpose, to activate and animate the downtown area,” Thacker said in her email.

“Our artists are proud to share their love of place with the local community and the visitors of Scottsdale. Our artists share suggestions of local restaurants, stores and unique Scottsdale experiences. We provide opportunity for artists and musicians to have their work seen, feed their families, get in front of an audience, and provide the experience that people love to have.”

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Oscar Hernandez is living his dream of playing professional baseball, and he’s doing everything in his power to keep that dream alive.

He was one of a handful of major and minor league baseball players chosen to participate in the Arizona Fall League, a vehicle for improving skills during the offseason.

Because he was injured during the season, he didn’t get an adequate number of at-bats, so he’s hoping to up that with AFL. “Honestly, I want to play every day,” Hernandez said through his thick Venezuelan accent. “I’m really excited to be here. I think it’s a great opportunity to play. I’m going to work on my offense and my defense, too, while I’m here.”

Daniel Gibson, who pitches in the Dbacks organization, is hoping to hone his skills during the AFL, too.

“I’m just trying to stay consistent with how I pitch and perform during the season,” Gibson said. “I’m using this as a stepping stone to continue on my successful season I had. I want to improve on some little things to have continued success.”

Throughout October and November, the Valley will serve as home to six AFL teams comprised by many of Major League Baseball’s elite young prospects— some of whom hail from here in the Valley.

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The Homeless ID Project is hosting its annual Fall fundraiser at True Food Kitchen in the Scottsdale Quarter at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23.

Breakfast will be followed by a brief presentation of the challenges and successes experienced this past year helping Phoenix-area homeless take their first step in rebuilding their lives.

The event will raise funds needed to continue the Homeless ID Project’s work. To learn more about the Homeless ID Project and to reserve a seat at the Oct. 23 breakfast, visit its website at www.azhomeless.org. The cost is $50.

“We are excited to partner with True Food Kitchen who will be providing a great breakfast for all of our attendees at their outstanding venue in Scottsdale,” said Executive Director Steven Stivers.

Established in 1988, the Homeless ID Project (HIDP) assists people experiencing homelessness replace their identification documents as a necessary first step in rebuilding their lives and ending their homelessness. Identification is something everyone takes for granted.

But without it, a homeless person cannot obtain any of the services needed to become self-sufficient, including access to food programs, short-term shelter, training, education, housing, medical services and aid in finding gainful employment.

The HIDP goal is to deliver replacement ID services to all of the homeless who are trying to rebuild their lives.

finishing school for top prospects,” explained league director Steve Cobb.

It features top prospects from every single organization. In its 24th season, the AFL is slowly gaining traction with fans, who are otherwise occupied in the fall with postseason MLB play.

“I think there’s a lot of entertainment options to begin with in the fall,” Cobb said. “Secondly, quite candidly, particularly during the month of October, with the postseason and the World Series, most people aren’t aware that there are professional baseball games at a ballpark near them. They’re focusing on the postseason. I don’t think they’re thinking about what’s going on locally.”

The price point for AFL games is unbeatable: Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors.

“You can sit right back of the dugout or higher, or sit with scouts behind home plate,” Cobb said.

Players must be nominated to play as each organization must send seven players to the league.

“If you’re one of seven out of a minor league system of 150 players, you’re feeling pretty good about yourself,” Cobb said.

Hernandez said he feels that way about his baseball career in general.

“Oh my god, it’s amazing,” he said. “It’s a really nice opportunity for me to be on a big league team. It was my dream when I was a kid and it’s awesome.”

For more information, visit www.mlbfallball.com.

In 2014, the Homeless ID Project served 4,950 people providing 10,376 documents and services that included Arizona State IDs, birth certificates, driver licenses and replacement immigration documents. Their staff and volunteers strategize with clients about how to move forward after losing all of their identifying documents, help them complete applications, provide financial assistance to cover document application fees and support them through the steps of restoring their identification. This year, through August, they have served more than 4,100 clients including 523 homeless children.

The HIDP office is located at 1125 W. Jackson St., Phoenix, on the Human Services Campus near the Central Arizona Shelter System (CASS) and a dozen other homeless service providers. They have also developed an outreach program to provide replacement ID services on site at other Valley locations at the facilities of UMOM, Circle the City, Save the Family, Tumbleweed Youth Center, Phoenix Dream Center and the United Way Project Connect events. These partnerships enable the HIDP to bring its services to the particularly vulnerable homeless, including women, children and families, who are unable to visit their downtown office.

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Kids can learn about etiquette at four-week course

By Lila Baltman Certified etiquette instructor, SueAnn Brown, owner of It’s All About Etiquette, will offer a four-week course for boys and girls, ages 6 to 8, on Saturdays from Oct. 24 through Nov. 14.

Kids will learn social etiquette, selfconfidence and integrity with an emphasis on respect and value for others.

Topics will include: • Self-introduction and introducing others • handshaking • eye contact and smiling • saying “please,” “thank you” and “you’re welcome” • making mistakes and apologizing • avoiding rude behavior • table skills and dining manners • behavior at the table • posture and conversation • grooming and posture.

Homework will be given at the end of each class and, on the final day, there will be a graduation ceremony.

These fun-filled etiquette classes are held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 10755 N. 124 St., Scottsdale. Cost is $225 per child. Advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, call (480) 510-6346 or visit www.itsallaboutetiquette.com.

Parents tell Brown that they see an immediate improvement in their children after they take her class.

“Of course there are plenty of parents who also work hard to teach their children proper manners and etiquette, which I believe, all parents should be doing,” Brown said.

“But, the truth of the matter is, sometimes children and teens simply learn better and more effectively from listening to another adult, other than mom or dad.”

She said she incorporates games and hands-on activities in class so children stay engaged.

“I have successfully figured out how to make learning about manners and proper etiquette a whole lot of fun,” she said.

An Arizona native and a Chaparral High School graduate, Brown started learning about proper etiquette at an early age. She attributes this to her mother, a local actress, and the many social events her mother used to host in their Paradise Valley home.

“I remember wearing a name tag, greeting my mother’s guests and sitting down to formal dinners having to hold conversations with grown-ups,” she said.

“This experience helped me as a young girl to be more confident about myself in social environments.”

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By Jonathan Sherman National Dean of Health Science Programs at Carrington College According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 300 children are treated in emergency rooms each day as a result of being unintentionally poisoned, two of whom lose their lives.

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swallowed harmful substances, including household chemicals and medicines, often having mistaken them for new toys—or candy.

And it’s no wonder.

Take a look at the medicines in your bathroom cabinet—and at the products under the kitchen sink.

Ever notice the similarity between an aspirin and a breath mint? Or that pain relievers are almost identical to jelly beans? How about how all of the oil-based cleaning products look just like apple juice? Even the most common cleaning sprays resemble flavored waters and many of your children’s favorite juice packs.

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This Halloween, ensure that your kids are getting harmless tricks and tasty treats by following these easy reminders.

Reduce the risk To help keep children safe, parents should store anything that can be confused with candy, food or kids’ toys out of a child’s reach, perhaps in the garage or in a locked cabinet.

These items can include: vitamins, household cleaning products, Many medications can easily be mistaken for candy by batteries, bug and weed young children. killers, cigarettes, eye drops and contact solution, laundry an effort to see the world through the products, nail polish, cosmetics, children’s eyes. To young children, alcohol, mouthwash and plants. bright-colored bottles of any kind Another recommendation: Make and candy-shaped boxes, no matter

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Share the knowledge With more than 90 percent of poisonings occurring in the home (according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), Students from Carrington College’s Pharmacy Technology parents must be vigilant program are working to educate fellow students and the and take precautions community on the dangers of candy/medicine mix-ups around the holidays. when visiting family members or when your kids are And, perhaps most importantly, with the babysitter. Create a list of always remember that a determined emergency contact numbers and child is a resourceful one—childhelpful tips and have them in a visible resistant locks and latches are no place. substitute for a caregiver’s watchful The CDC also recommends eyes. additional tips to avoid accidental Know the signs poisonings: Watch for signs that your child may • Always secure containers after use.

• Don’t let young children be around have ingested a harmful substance— household cleaners or gardening sudden vomiting or drowsy behavior, products without adult supervision. as well as evidence of the product on • Leave original labels on all the child’s nose, mouth or on his or her breath. Of course, if you suspect products.

• If you have to do something else a child has swallowed a hazardous while taking medicine, such as chemical or medication, immediately answer the phone, take any young call 9-1-1.

You should also educate your children with you.

• Always take or dispense children to spot the signs of a medications in a well-lit area to potential poisoning in their friends and siblings, and role play with them ensure proper dosage.

• Don’t give your children medicine so they can practice what to do in those situations. And make it easy for prescribed for an adult.

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The Granite Reef Senior Center was literally “going to the dogs” during this year’s Dog Days event on a recent Saturday. This free event featured fun, entertainment and local resources for dog lovers. Pet food donations were collected to benefit the Vista del Camino P.E.T. Pantry. Photos by Tim Sealy photo page

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1. Kathy Homes and Missy are members of Pets on Wheels, an organization that brings therapy dogs to those who need furry company. 2. Sunny Kotchever meet your neighbor and hearsay her pride and joy, Razzle Dazzle, dressed as pirates. 3. Dogs from the Panacea Animal Wellness Sanctuary donned colorful bandanas indicating they are available for adoption. 4. Mary Diamond meets Mason, a therapy dog from Pets on Wheels. 5. Cynthia Arroyo can’t contain her love for her cute friend Teddy Bear. 6. Sally West and her pal ,Miss Gypsy, show off some tricks. 7. Heidie Arroyo is very proud of her best friend who won Best Howl-o-ween costume. 8. looking back Robin Ackeret was very proud of her “Best Dressed” friend Buddy. 9. Acting on a command given by his trainer, Monk, of Total Dog Training, poses for a photo.

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You will need the following: Glass jar, Mod Podge, tissue paper, paintbrush, scissors, tealight or small votive candle.

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Step 2: Tissue preparation I planned to design this candleholder so that I can use it for both Halloween and Thanksgiving, so I cut out six pumpkins, a moon and stars, and a bare tree.

I’ve learned from previous decoupage projects that any time I use light-colored shapes, they can’t be applied over any other color. While this adds a degree of difficulty, the solution is tedious but simple: Cut small pieces of tissue to outline the main shapes.

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Step 3: Apply the tissue Using the paint brush, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the bottom of the jar. Continue adding more tissue, with slight overlaps, until you’ve covered the entire base and about an inch of the lower part of the jar. Add in some green pieces to fill in gaps and get a somewhat even ring around the bottom of the jar.

Add the tree, pumpkins, moon and stars next. With a complex shape like the tree, secure the trunk first, then paint Mod Podge on the glass over the area each branch is intended to go, then lay the tissue in place.

The final step is to fill in the sky, around all of the shapes.

I primarily used small squares and triangles of blue tissue and layered them around each of the objects. In some cases, I tried to cut the blue tissue in a similar shape, most notably in the tighter spaces between branches.

Step 4: Let there be light Once the Mod Podge has dried, the candleholder is ready to use. Small pillar candles work as well as tealights, or, for added fun you can try a Halloween pumpkin light that changes colors.

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By Kathy Burwell sive K-12 fine arts programs including Just as clothing comes in many band and strings for students as young sizes, colors and textures, the Scott- as fourth grade.” sdale Unified School District (SUSD) Additionally, SUSD offers eLearning realizes that students have a variety of programs, an online high school and learning styles, extracurricular inter- Coronado High School offers an early ests and career aspirations. college-career program. The district “As a former SUSD parent and cur- has a 90 percent graduation rate, 99 rent staff member, I recognize the va- percent of SUSD teachers are highly riety of options affordqualified and appropried to SUSD students,” ately certified, and the stated Karen Benson, class of 2015 earned executive director of $57.3 million in scholarinstructional services. ships.

“Our staff is commitStudents have numerted to providing learning opportuni- ous options not only with Advanced ties to address the diverse interests of Placement and Dual Enrollment all students. In addition, SUSD offers a courses, but also in afterschool clubs variety of programs aimed at meeting and specialized programs. SUSD has student individual needs. We offer a a strong STEM corridor that starts wide range of core and elective cours- with the Navajo Elementary STEAM es, five world language offerings in- Design Academy. Those students feed cluding Mandarin and Japanese, pro- into Mohave Middle School. In 2015, grams for students identified as gifted, Mohave’s robotics team finished first English language learners, or special and third in the state. Saguaro High education, an International Baccalau- School’s Math and Science Academy reate Program, an elementary Spanish provides enhanced opportunities for ALS_McDowell_Mountain_News.qxd:Layout 1 7/20/15 5:14 PM Page 1 immersion school and comprehen- students in the areas of science, tech-

nology, engineering and mathematics. Its robotics team placed second at state while the football team won the Division III AIA State Championship.

“Athletes have an array of choices within SUSD,” stated Cliff McKenzie, executive director of athletics.

All SUSD middle schools offer sports programs.

Additionally, last year, approximately 60 SUSD high school athletes were offered scholarships to various universities across the United States.

SUSD applauds those students interested in the arts and offers a variety of programs from choir, dance, theater, orchestra and band, graphic arts and sculpture to fashion. Last year, the Desert Mountain High School band and orches-

tra students were invited to perform in England and France. Additionally, during 2015, SUSD students were recognized for numerous art and theater awards.

SUSD also offers a wide array of K-12 specialty programs including everything from culinary, nursing and graphic design, to community education programs.

“At SUSD we celebrate the strengths and interests of the individual student,” stated Dr. David Peterson, superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District. “Our goal is to develop the whole child and give our students the opportunity to realize their dreams.”

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Natives of France, Axel and Sandrine even in France, it is not just a cookie,” Chagnot were in search of the perfect Sandrine said. “It is a treat we keep for piece of their home country to bring to special occasions.”

America.

Sandrine, who has been in America The couple found that with her husband since in the “macaron”—a June 1, said there are small, elegant French 18 different flavors cookie made from of macarons sold in almond powder, egg their café. Their flavors whites and sugar, with range from vanilla, all-natural and glutenthe original macaron free ingredients. Since flavor, to many more August, they have been colorful and exotic selling this delectable flavors such as: basil dessert at Le Macaron Macarons are not well-known in white chocolate, French Pastries, an the United States, a deficiency lavender, lemon cream, authentic French café Axel and Sandrine Chagnot plan passion fruit dark on the north side of on remedying. chocolate, coconut and Scottsdale Quarter.

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“We know the macaron is not very “Our ingredients are baked into the well known here and we wanted to cookie as well as in the filling for as explain and help the States discover much dynamic flavor in the macaron this high-quality product because, as possible,” Axel said. “I’ve tasted other comm. spotlight

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macarons here in the states and have been very disappointed by their lack of flavor. At our café, we like to make sure that all of our different macaron flavors are very strong and vibrant.”

Le Macaron French Pastries is a national franchise with 27 other locations throughout the United States. The Chagnots own one location at Scottsdale Quarter, the only one of this national franchise in Arizona.

The couple prides itself on selling fresh products. They have a large, special juicer that makes delicious, freshly squeezed orange juice and they offer a wide variety of hot teas, specialty coffee drinks, croissants, gelato and artisan chocolates.

Their gelato comes in 10 different flavors and is imported from Toulouse, France. And as for the chocolates, the Chagnots order the bite-sized treats from a chocolatier located in Florida.

“All of these chocolates are made only when we order them,” Axel said. “It takes three to four days minimum to make them, and nothing compares to the taste and quality of our chocolates.”

The café offers a sweet program on Monday mornings called “Breakfast Babies,” when it invites mothers and their babies to stop by between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to eat and socialize.

Moms even get a free small coffee with the purchase of any butter or chocolate croissant. The Chagnots are also the proud parents of two young sons.

Le Macaron French Pastries caters weddings, baby showers, bridal showers and birthday parties. The Chagnots can put 150 to 180 macarons on a beautiful party tray or they can even create a magnificent macaron tower that can be used as a colorful and elegant centerpiece for any special occasion. Smaller trays and gift boxes are available as well.

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Good Sauce

The weather is cooling down. Time to get pots of goodness simmering on the cooktop again, and that means pasta sauce.

I’m wearing my Italian heart on my gravy-stained sleeve, but in my opinion, if you you’re going to be Italian (or an Italian wanna-be), you’ve got to have a recipe for “good sauce.” That rich, red, ragu that Italian mommas and nonnas have been simmering on the family stove for decades.

When my Venetian mom and I finally committed to writing our heritage cookbook, her simple and savory meat sauce was where we began. It takes only about an hour, and you’ll talk about it for years.

Another recipe—especially for those great family Sunday suppers—is Grandmother Leonora Albertelli Lagori’s slow-cooked pork shoulder sauce.

In an email, her grandson Michael John Lagori reminisced about longing for his grandma’s gravy.

“When I was a little boy, she always had the sauce cooking on the stove, and made raviolis to go with it once a year at Christmas. Oh, that was a good day!”

That pretty much paints the picture, Michael. Make a good sauce, and you’re going to have a good day. Thanks to my momma and Michael’s Grandma Leonora for helping us to fill our heavyduty stockpot full of the heart and soul of Italian cooking.

Momma D’Atri’s Meat Sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet yellow onion, diced 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 stalks of celery, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 packet (1 oz.) porcini mushrooms, reconstituted in one cup hot water then chopped fine 1 pound of fresh ground beef 1/2 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot) 2 cans (16 oz.) organic tomato sauce 1 can (6 oz.) organic tomato paste 2 cups chicken or beef broth 1/2 cup red wine

2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste (add only at the end of the cooking process)

In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot, sauté onion, garlic, celery and carrot in oil until translucent. Add beef and sausage, cooking until golden brown.

Add wine, mushrooms (including mushroom water), tomato sauce, paste, broth and basil. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove lid and simmer for another 30 minutes or until thick. Don’t burn sauce.

Grandmother’s Pork Shoulder Sauce Sauté:

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 1 large celery stalk, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped

Add:

1/2 cup red wine

Reduce and brown.

Add:

1 pound cubed beef 1 1/2 lbs. cubed pork shoulder 1 cup chopped Portobello mushrooms 6 medium vine-ripened tomatoes or 1 large (27 oz.) can tomatoes

2 small (10 oz.) cans tomato sauce 1 small can (6 oz.) tomato paste 3 small yellow onions, whole and skinned

Cover and simmer for one hour.

Add:

2 cups water or broth 3 garlic cloves, whole 2-3 bay leaves 2 teaspoons each: fresh basil, oregano and rosemary

Simmer 2-3 hours. Bring to boil and stir in 1/4 cup cornstarch. Add salt and pepper to taste. Don’t skim too much of the fat.

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WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. (reception); 7:30 p.m. (screening); 9 p.m. performance WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St.,

A Salute to Cowboy Artists of American and a Patron: 50 Years of Amazing Contributions to the American West In addition to showcasing one painting or bronze by 77 artists, the exhibition will pay tribute to the late Eddie Basha.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, through Saturday, May 31, various times WHERE: Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale COST: $13 INFO: (480) 686-9539 or www.scottsdaemuseumwest.org Children’s Fight for Life: Casino Night The evening features an elegant dinner, silent auction and casino-style games.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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Starry Knights 2015: A Sky Full of Stars The dinner, silent auction and live auction features a presentation by Camelot students.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Monday through Saturday WHERE: Cattle Track Complex, 6105 N. Cattle Track, Scottsdale COST: Call for cost INFO: (602) 568-3356 or www.gringosurfer.com/november-13th2015-show Steven Wright With his deadpan delivery, Steven Wright has earned his status as a legendary comic.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: $30 to $65 INFO: (480) 850-7777 or www.talkingstickresort.com KMLE Country Thunder Launchfest This mini Country Thunder reveals the 2016 Country Thunder artist lineup and features performances by Craig Morgan, Chris Janson and Waterloo Revival.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 14, at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: $60 or $152 INFO: (480) 850-7777, (800) 745-3000, http://bit.ly/1OR8kd9 or www.ticketmaster.com 2015 Slider Throwdown The Slider Throwdown, which benefits Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, is set to pit local food trucks against one another to battle for the title of Best Slider.

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale COST: $25 INFO: http://bit.ly/1LDp34y “Lew Wallace: Glory in Which Arena” Howard Strouse, historian, speaks at the Scottsdale Civil War Round Table.

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6:45 p.m.

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The Big Heap The Big Heap brings a love of good design, foreign bazaars, new experiences, cool people and antiques all together in one place.

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Trio of country stars preparing to launch Country Thunder

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski the project. Depending on how long The radio station KMLE is set to we play, we may do three to four new announce the lineup for the 2016 songs just so the fans know what it’s Country Thunder festival with a about. Hopefully, we get them excited little help from Craig enough that they’ll go out Morgan, Chris Janson and buy it when it comes and Waterloo Revival. out.”

The big reveal will The third annual take place during a KMLE Country Thunder festival of its own LaunchFest also features from 4 p.m. to 10 singer/songwriter Janson, p.m. Saturday, Nov. who did “Buy Me a 14, at Salt River Fields Boat,” which is No. 2 on at Talking Stick in Billboard’s Hot country Scottsdale.

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The owners of Shona Salon & Spa long time ago,” he said. “I was kind of want their clients to feel special. familiar on the other side of the beauWhether they’re having a facial, hair- ty industry. Still, it is quite a departure cut or the Vichy Hydrotherapy treat- from what each one of us is used to ment, customers should allow their doing. problems to melt away during their “I rely a lot on the girls who are here visit to the Aveda concept salon. and their expertise and with a lot of “We’re customer focused,” said Mike the pricing. The operational part, Ebner, who co-owns Shona Salon & businesswise, that’s my degree.”

Spa with his wife, Dr. Bidisha Ray. The salon has been open since July “We want our clients to feel special. 7, but celebrated its grand opening This is your day—your time. It’s hard with a VIP party on Oct. 1. enough to find 15 minutes with all the hustle Ebner and Ray and bustle. You need Ebner said Shona Sato get away and find 5 lon & Spa doesn’t necesminutes for yourself, sarily have one signature from work, kids and treatment, but several. family obligations.”

He called the Shona SigShona Salon & Spa nature Pedicure a “pedioffers a welcoming atcure plus” because of the mosphere where guests extras that are thrown in. receive unparalleled “We’re an Aveda saservices, personallon, so with the spa side ized to their individual of things, the facial Glow needs. and Go and the massage of many luxury treatShona offers a variety One are popular,” he said. “We ments offered at Shona of salon and spa servic- Salon & Spa is Vichy Hydro- have a signature piece for es such as facials, pedi- therapy treatment. each facet.” cures, manicures, massage, hair treatIn the end, Ebner and Ray just want ments and cuts and the unique Vichy to be fair to the customers.

Hydrotherapy treatment. Shona’s staff “One of the big reasons we got into of experienced stylists and estheti- business was in today’s day and age, cians are trained in all of the latest people get taken advantage of left and concepts and styles in order to keep right,” he said. “When I go into sometheir clients feeling refreshed. place, I completely trust the person.

We’re conditioned to do so.”

New journey Sometimes that doesn’t work out This is a new journey for Ebner, who and Ebner finds the business isn’t cusworked as a computer network engi- tomer focused. But clients need not neer before securing Shona Salon & worry about that at Shona Salon & Spa, and Ray, who continues to be em- Spa. ployed as an OB-GYN. “It’s their day and we care about “We were looking for a business,” them,” Ebner said of his clients. “We said Ebner, who lives in Laveen. “This want them to have a good time, have business came up and it seemed inter- good results and we want them to esting, something new. It was already come back.” a salon and spa, but we took it over and made a bunch of changes.”

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