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Saving Lives

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Ethan D’Onofrio has what it takes to be an Eagle Scout

Contributors Lorraine Bosse-Smith, Brandie Bosworth, Pastor David Bowen, Dr. Kelly Collins, Shannon Fisher, Curtis Finch, C.A. Haire, Dr. Brian Hester, Annelise Krafft, Laura Latzko, Heather Maxwell, Emma Suttell, Judge Gerald A. Williams Staff Writer Octavio Serrano Staff Photographers Kimberly Carrillo, Pablo Robles

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Day of Remembrance

The 15th annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade honors Navy submariners

Dream, Dare, Do.

Journalism conference shows how writing skills transfer to everyday life

10 The Party Continues

Autumnfest celebrates Anthem’s 20th anniversary

Who let the #Dawgs out?

Arizona adopts small claims rules Monster Ball ushers in Halloween with costume contest

14 Positivity and Perseverance

Cathy Weir and her team prove Pioneer Title is A-OK

28 Trunk and Treat Returns

Local businesses to pass out goodies to little ghosts and goblins

Anthem Prep junior Callyn Crandall bounces back after surgery

15 News Briefs 16 Things To Do

Create a spooky vibe with these projects

Cooler temperatures prevail near Horsethief Lake

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On the cover: Ethan D’Onofrio.

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Day of Remembrance The 15th annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade honors Navy submariners this fall

By Brandie Bosworth Howard Doyle served as a submariner from 1968 to 1977 during the Cold and Vietnam wars. He enlisted in the Navy’s nuclear power program and served aboard the submarines U.S.S. Nereus and U.S.S. M.G. Vallejo. On the latter, he assisted with converting missiles into Poseidon missiles.

The crew on the submarines were called “deterrent patrols”—ready to shoot as soon as the National Command Center gave the order. Their home base was in Charleston, South Carolina, and they were stationed near Holy Loch, Scotland, Doyle says.

Submariners like Doyle are being honored as the grand marshals of the Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade in Anthem on Saturday, November 9, and the activities that follow.

The parade Established in Anthem in 2005, the Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade honors the sacrifices veterans made to protect others’ freedoms through their service.

“We are made up of veterans and nonveterans who want to support veteran causes,” says Dennis Salsbury, Daisy Mountain Veterans president.

According to Salsbury, the parade was passed on to Tom and Mary Ann Derryberry so the support would continue. Next month is the event’s 15th anniversary. The route begins at Gavilan Peak Parkway/ Memorial Drive and ends at the Anthem Community Center.

“We want people to come out and park a lawn chair,” says Josh Miller, a member of the Daisy Mountain Veterans committee for planning the parade.

Miller helps organize the event’s registration, entry and staging the lots where the parade begins and ends at the Cross of Christ Church and Christ Church of the Valley.

Parade registration deadline is October 20, and available on the Daisy Mountain Veterans’ website, daisymtnvets.org. The registration fee is $35 for the public. Veterans do not have to pay.

“So far, we have about 30 registrations.

The lowest amount I’ve seen is 70, so with this year’s registration numbers so far I project there will be around 90 total registrations,” Miller says.

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Submariners, this year’s grand marshals, wave to the crowd at a past year’s Daisy Mountain Veterans Day Parade.

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ment always take point in the parade, followed by groups who pass out flags and the grand marshals.

This year marks the first time the parade has collaborated with the charity picnic and cornhole competition put on by the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce.

Admission is free for the picnic and guests are welcome to bring coolers, blankets and food. Neither alcohol nor glass is permitted. The Rotary Club of Anthem will have a beer garden with alcohol for purchase along with food from various vendors.

Registration for the cornhole tournament is available through the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce. David Voss & Big Country will play music and there will be bounce houses.

Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade founders Maryann Derryberry and her husband, Tom, smile at the crowds.

Korean War veterans once served as Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade grand marshals.

(Photos courtesy Dennis Salisbury)

from WWII, Korean War and Cold War veterans to more current conflicts in Iraq and Iran. Its oldest member is 99 years old.

What the parade means to veterans

“We want everyone to come out and enjoy the hometown feel we have come to know and love while supporting our veterans,” says Heather Maxwell, executive director of the Anthem Chamber of Commerce.

Perch Base USSVI Perch Base has been a part of the parade since its second year, Doyle says. Its float is a 1/15 scale model of the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Phoenix named after the city.

The original Phoenix was a Los Angelesclass submarine that was 362 feet long. Doyle has participated every year Perch Base has been in attendance.

Perch Base was the first submariner base in Arizona and facilitated five other base openings in Tucson, Casa Grande, Prescott, Snowflake and Yuma. Its members range

can Legion Post 128 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12031 as well as Youth for Troops and North Valley Young Marines. “(These organizations) provide us with volunteer opportunities and to draw on our volunteers,” Salsbury says.

The organizations work together on various veterans events, like the parade, which gives veterans a chance to interact with community members.

For veterans like Doyle, the parade means more than simply being another Veterans Day event.

“It’s a nice feeling,” Doyle says. “A lot of veterans from the Vietnam War were not looked upon kindly from the majority of the people.

Having people recognize and honor their contributions veterans made feels good.”

The registration fees for parade participants and sponsorship costs help raise money for the Daisy Mountain Veterans.

“We are a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization,” Salsbury says. “If there is an excess of revenue over expenditures for the parade account, that money would be used to fund other programs.”

These programs offer assistance to veterans with problems dealing with mental health, Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade finances, benefits and transportation.

A Daisy Mountain Veterans Board member When: 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9 Where: The route begins at Gavilan Peak works with the Arizona Military and VeterParkway/Memorial Drive and ends at the Anthem ans Benefits Office to aid veterans who have Community Center, Anthem questions or need help applying for benefits, Cost: Free admission Salsbury says.

Info: daisymtnvets.org Miller attributes the parade’s success to the community support.

“A ton of work goes on behind the scenes for this,” Miller says. “It involves a slew of people who make it happen.”

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Dream, Dare, Do. Journalism conference shows how writing skills transfer to everyday life

By Emma Suttell

Not many people can say that they’ve been in one room with exactly one person from each state and the District of Columbia. However, this summer I found myself on a plane to meet the most diverse group of people I had ever encountered.

Sharing the Newseum as our second-home for the week, I convened with 50 other high school seniors from around the country for the annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference.

Created by USA Today founder Neuharth, the conference selects students with journalistic experience from around the country to attend a week-long conference in Washington, D.C., that promises to be life changing.

I had applied for the conference in January and was stunned to receive an email on April 23, informing me that I had been chosen to represent the state of Arizona. Within weeks, I was browsing the itinerary, reading Neuharth’s books and doing everything I could to learn about the history of USA Today. As it turned out, none of my research would come close to preparing me for the phenomenal first-hand experience I had at the conference.

Upon arrival, because I wasn’t coming

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from a school-sponsored journalism program, I couldn’t help but worry that the other students in the program would think of me as the underdog. I was beyond proud of the work I had done back home, namely with 85086 Magazine, but I had never had the chance to show my work to others in an environment such as the Al Neuharth Conference.

To my surprise, as I stood in front of the group and introduced myself while presenting an issue of 85086 Magazine, each person in the room embraced my unique experiences and even asked questions about my journalistic work outside of school. The program presented me with my first experience of being surrounded by several students who are just as passionate about journalism as I am.

After introducing ourselves, the conference leaders promised that our itinerary would be packed to the brim with activities, which couldn’t have been closer to the truth. Each day began around 6 a.m. and consisted of seminars, panels, and incomparable meals prepared by Wolfgang Puck and several local restaurants.

Besides the expected curriculum of journalistic training, each panel headed by profes-

The Free Spirits convene on the steps of Capitol Hill, moments after a tour through the press boxes of the Senate and the House. (Photo courtesy Emma Suttell)

sionals in the industry presented me with new skills that not only applied to my writing, but to my everyday lifestyle. I was encapsulated with how many practices of journalism play directly into all career paths, especially the advice of Val Hoeppner, a media specialist.

Hoeppner taught me one of the most valuable pieces of advice I took home this summer: “Get it first, but first, get it right,” she said.

As a journalist, I often feel the pressure to share information, perspectives and rapidly developing stories the second that I hear about them. Whether there is an outpouring of information about homecoming or a notification from CNN that pops onto my phone screen, I have to remember that before I share anything, I have to be sure what I am sharing is accurate and truthful.

“If they close the door on you, you’re going to find a window,” David Fahrenthold said, an investigative journalist with The Washington Post, referring to the persistence one must pursue not only as a journalist, but also as

an individual.

The Pulitzer Prize recipient told us of his daily promise to consume news in its purest form, both to stay engaged as a citizen and claim inspiration for his own work.

Every journalist at the conference, including Fahrenthold, made it a point to offer themselves as a resource after the conference concluded for the week. I have great faith in my future career path knowing that so many people in the industry offer themselves as mentors and place a priority on accessibility for budding journalists.

Oftentimes in life, we miss out on things because we don’t ask enough questions. Before the conference, I had never been put on the spot to ask questions and delve deep into topics I thought I knew on surface-level. From Fahrenthold, I learned that in life, it’s not so much the questions we ask, but the ones we don’t. Journalism is founded on curiosity and good-natured interest, a skill that anyone can benefit from in any field.

One of the most encouraging parts of the program was a panel populated by Free Spirit alumni who have gone onto professional careers.

Washington Post reporter Maura Judkis focuses on features; her work felt familiar to me, as most of what I write for 85086 are features and profiles of students in Anthem.

Judkis smiled while telling us of her different story experiences, from her food reviews to covering local cultural events.

The panel of Free Spirit alumni encouraged me to take my work back at home to a new level. They suggested that instead of asking if there is anything else I can do, I should ask, “What more can I do?” The Free Spirit conference pushed me to always settle for more, whether it be in school or in my journalistic work; seeing successful alumni from the program rejuvenated my hope for my own future.

To round out the week, we sat in on a live taping of NBC’s “Meet the Press” with Chuck Todd, a show that plays Sunday mornings to discuss the current political climate. After visiting Todd, we headed to Capitol Hill for a press tour, the headquarters of USA Today and several veteran and war memorials to pay our respects to those who have served our country.

Never before had I realized the vastly dif-

ferent environments that journalists work in.

Chances are, anywhere you go, there is always someone who has the job of keeping everyone else informed. Journalists truly possess the responsibility of providing accessible and clear information to everyone around them using various formats, whether it be written or multimedia journalism.

Besides introducing me to journalistic perspectives I had never encountered before, the conference allowed me to investigate several political concepts that most history classes don’t cover with much depth. Home to the First Amendment Center, the Freedom Forum Institute led the majority of the conference and revealed to us several survey results they had discovered.

In a 2018 survey of 1,009 people, 40% of those surveyed could not name any of the five freedoms of the First Amendment (Freedom Forum “State Of the First Amendment” survey).

Upon arrival, I realized that I couldn’t even name all five freedoms myself. Throughout the week, we focused on freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and assembly. I high-

ly valued becoming well-versed in my First Amendment rights because although most don’t realize it, the First Amendment heavily impacts Americans every day.

While maneuvering through the Newseum and engaging in the conference, my fellow Free Spirits and I came up with ideas to share the First Amendment with our schools, as well as ways we could encourage our peers to actively seek out their own rights and responsibilities and citizens.

Every person I met at the program, especially my fellow Free Spirits, empowered me to fully commit myself to what I love. I heard from high school students who had started their own podcasts, filmed documentaries, started independent newspapers and lead organizations of their own.

Thanks to the Neuharth family, I have the confidence I need to advance in the industry and find a home for myself, as well as my newfound family of students around the United States. Because of Mr. Neuharth specifically, I have been inspired to dream of what I wish to accomplish, dare to take steps toward it, and freely do what I love.

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The Party Continues

Autumnfest celebrates Anthem’s 20th anniversary

By Laura Latzko In Anthem, the fall is celebrated each year with traditional autumn activities, food and craft vendors, a carnival and live entertainment.

This year, the family-friendly celebration has even more significance because Anthem is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Anthem will close out its 20th anniversary celebration with Autumnfest this month at Community Park.

Each year, the city hosts four major events, including Anthem Days, the Independence Day Celebration and Music in May. Kristi Northcutt, director of communications and public affairs for the Anthem Community Council, says the council incorporated its 20th anniversary celebration into all of its signature events.

“We have been sprinkling the 20th anniversary through all of our events this year.

So,” Northcutt says.

“For us, it’s the last event with the 20th anniversary stamp on it. For us, it feels a little more special, like it’s capping off the year.”

Each year, Autumnfest draws thousands of attendees and that number is increasing.

She says Autumnfest is a multigenerational tradition among area families.

“People look forward to these events each year and it really just brings everyone together in that one place. It just showcases the best of the community, and it’s always just a fun weekend,” Northcutt says, “I think everybody looks forward to it in terms of family tradition. People also come into Anthem from outside and really get to experience what the community is all about.”

During the event, parents and grandpar-

Autumnfest

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 19; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 20.

Where: Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem Cost: Free admission and parking; $5 for pumpkins.

Info: 623-742-6050, onlineatanthem.com/ autumnfest

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ents can share with younger generations traditions that make fall special—picking pumpkins and going on hayrides included.

For the second year, community members are entered in a pumpkin decorating contest. The main pavilion walkway will be filled with entrants’ offerings.

“The reason we wanted to do the decorated pumpkin contest is we wanted to give families something to do together or give the opportunity to showcase businesses or nonprofits,” Northcutt says.

“We wanted to add that layer to Autumnfest. We saw last year businesses would put together teams of their employees. It was almost a team-building experience to put together their pumpkins.”

Last year, the contest had 26 pumpkin entries. During Autumnfest, attendees will have a chance to vote on their favorites. The top three vote getters will receive ribbons, and the grand-prize winner in each category will take away $50 gift cards and a basket with 20th anniversary items.

Entrants will also receive commemorative 20th anniversary T-shirts.

The family-friendly event will also boast inflatables and carnival rides for people of different ages and thrill levels, including a Ferris wheel, a fun house, a carousel, swings and high-intensity rides such as the Vertigo.

In addition to weekend hours, the carnival will be open on Thursday and Friday.

Each year, Autumnfest spotlights local musicians and bands. This year, classic rock/ funk group Outside the Line will perform on

Saturday and country’s Matt Farris will take the stage on Sunday evening.

Train rides around the park will surely thrill children, as will a strolling magicians and balloon artists. A food court and beer garden with wine options will appeal to adults.

Those who want to start their holiday shopping early can peruse artwork, artisan items and household products, including photography, paintings, quilts, metal art, clothing, jewelry, candles, sauces and oils, lotions and hand-carved furniture.

Anyone who purchases items from at least three arts and craft vendors will be eligible to take part in a raffle with a prize of a $200 Visa gift card and a basket with 20th anniversary items.

On the same weekend at the park, the Daisy Mountain Fire Department will offer visits with Smokey Bear and opportunities to see a fire truck up close as part of its annual Firewise Days event.

Carnival

Community Park

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 17; 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, October 18; 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 18, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 19.

Cost: $17 to $20 for unlimited ride wristbands.

Additional costs for food, crafts and train rides.

Where: 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem Cost: Free admission and parking, $5 for pumpkins, $17-$20 for all-you-can-ride wristbands, additional costs for food, crafts and train rides.

Info: 623-742-6050, onlineatanthem.com/ autumnfest

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What are the limits of small claims courts?

By Judge Gerald A. Williams

In Arizona, small claims court cases are limited to tort claims (e.g., auto accidents) or to breach of contract claims, when the amount involved is less than $3,500.

They are designed to be an informal and inexpensive way to resolve comparatively minor disputes.

Attorneys can file suit in small case on behalf of themselves (e.g., prior client did not pay bill), but attorneys generally cannot represent a client in a small claims case. There is also no discovery (e.g., interrogatories, depositions, etc.), and there is no ap-

Arizona adopts small claims rules After two pilot projects and several drafts, on August 27, the Supreme Court of Arizona adopted a set of rules that govern small claims cases. The move is part of an ongoing effort to help people representing themselves in court understand the judicial process better and to minimize people being surprised by courtroom procedures.

The new rules are effective January 1 and are fairly comprehensive. They are available on the Arizona Supreme Court’s web page.

The rules were adopted because some small claims cases were taking too long to be resolved. Often when a case stalled, one or both sides did not know what to do next.

The rules require a small claims case

compla i nt (lawsuit) to briefly state the reasons the plaintiff believes the defenda nt owes him or her money.

If the defendant believes the plaintiff owes him or her money, then the defendant can file a counterclaim.

Neither the complaint nor the counterclaim can be amended.

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peal. Because the proceedings are designed to be informal, formal rules of evidence do not apply.

A complaint can be simple. That is the point. For example, something like the following would work: “On October 4, 2018, a vehicle driven by the defendant hit my car. It was parked in front of my house and the repair costs were $1,915.68.”

Sample answer forms are also available but all that is required is a simple statement admitting or denying each allegation. All that is required under the law is: “Defendant denies.”

or both sides to request a continuance, but delay requests must be in writing and must be filed at least 15 days before the hearing date.

The new rules also explain what will happen if one or both sides fail to appear for the hearing. There is also a provision that would allow parties to request to appear at their small claims hearing by telephone.

If you are a party in a small claims case, organize your evidence so you can find everything quickly. Plan what you want to say in your opening statement and then write out the questions that you plan on asking your witnesses and the other side’s witnesses. After that, present your case to one of your friends and ask them what you can do to make it more understandable and credible.

Any courtroom appearance has the potential to be stressful but if you are on time and prepared, you should have no major problems.

You may not agree with the outcome, but at least you won’t leave wondering what happened and why.

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.

EVENTS

Spooky Fun

Monster Ball ushers in Halloween with costume contest

By Laura Latzko Dressing up for Halloween is always fun but heading out as a family makes more of a statement.

They can do just that during one of Anthem’s signature events, Monster Ball, on Friday, October 25, at the Community Center.

The annual Halloween event often draws capacity crowds, so guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early. Attendance almost doubled from 2017 to 2018.

Kristi Northcutt, director of communications and public affairs for the Anthem Community Council, says the event gives families a chance to spend time together around Halloween. Monster Ball also gives kids the chance to wear their Halloween costumes more than once.

“You can tell with some costumes that people have put a lot of work into them,” Northcutt says. “Because we do it before Halloween, it gives kids a test run of their costumes and it gives parents a chance to tweak it if they need to.”

Families often get creative with their costumes, especially when coming up with coordinating looks.

At Anthem’s Monster Ball, kids can take part in themed activities such as ring tosses.

“The best part of it is seeing whole families come dressed up. You’ll see the entire Addams Family, the entire ‘Incredibles’ family or the entire cast of ‘The Avengers.’ People get so excited and come as a whole cast,” Northcutt says.

The Halloween party will host costume contests in different categories for individuals and groups. In the past, winners have donned “Transformers-,” “The Addams Family-” and “Star Wars”-themed costumes.

Halloween-themed activities such as pirate hook and witch’s hat ring tosses, pumpkin bowling, eyeball and spider tosses, skeleton archery and a pumpkin plate match game will be part of the festivities.

The event will also have interactive games such as cornhole, golf, Jenga, duck fishing and beanbag bucket toss, along with a photo booth, a maze, a tattoo station, pizza and snacks.

Children will have a chance to start their trick-or-treating early by collecting candy around the center.

Each year, the community center staff plans and puts on the event, with help of Anthem Community Council employees.

Northcutt says the staff members often get into the spirit.

“They’re dressed up too, and they’re manning the games, and they are taking photos,” she says. “This is a chance for them to show off the building itself and everything they do as a staff.”

During Anthem’s Monster Ball, children show off their costumes. (Photos courtesy Anthem Community Council)

Monster Ball

When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 25 Where: Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem Cost: $7 presale, $9 day of event, free for children 2 and younger Info: secure.rec1.com/AZ/anthem-communitycouncil-az/catalog

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SCHOOLS

Positivity and Perseverance Anthem Prep junior Callyn Crandall bounces back after surgery

By Emma Suttell In January, Anthem Prep junior Callyn own identity as a player and Crandall began what she now describes as a person. After all, Crandall several of the most difficult and self-defin- had focused on her athletics ing months of her life. While playing on the for years; she had never anticischool soccer team, Crandall tore her ACL, pated this severe of an injury.

MCL and meniscus in her right knee. Her In April, Crandall was injuries required surgery, and by the end of starting to recover when she January, Crandall was off of the field and in faced another devastating setrecovery. back. She began to experience “Watching from the sidelines as my soc- migraines, dizziness, and cer and basketball games competed for state other neurological symptoms championships was such an unfamiliar role before being diagnosed with a reversal,” says Crandall, who is an active case of viral meningitis. member in Anthem’s sports community.

With the help of physical Callyn Crandall on the field as part of her SC Del Sol club team last season.

With her newfound injury, Crandall was therapy and several other (Photos courtesy Emma Sutell) forced off of the field for 12 months. methods of recovery, CranConfined to crutches for the first two dall managed to push through yet another high school and recovery. months, the absence of the game shifted difficult condition, all while learning about “I am so thankful I can give back to these Crandall’s world, putting herself in the process. girls in this special way. My advice to anyone her soccer commitment “Physical therapy is experiencing anything difficult or potentially into perspective. Over a so challenging but so re- life-changing would be to find at least one decade of Crandall’s life warding,” Crandall says. thing each day that you’re thankful for,” has been spent on the field; “It’s been inspiring to see Crandall says. she had first began playing how strong I’m building “I started doing this right after I hurt my at age 4, and earned a spot up to be after hitting such knee and it truly helped me to shift my peron a club team at age 7. a low after surgery.” spective toward hope and focus on the blessCrandall missed the Crandall has about ings I had all around me.” team camaraderie and the three more months of Crandall says she often sees students who rush she felt during games, physical therapy before find it easy to get caught up in their schedules but her teammates and she is able to get back on and forget to give focus on the things that family members were at the soccer field, but her make them happy. By going through her own her side to make sure that progress so far has been struggles, Crandall is able to put other areas of she didn’t miss a moment. Callyn Crandall, left, with three teammates incredible. She is looking her life into perspective. Her positivity shines shortly after her surgery in January.

“The love I felt through forward to joining her through as an example to her teammates and all of it from my family, friends, and church teammates again after her recovery is com- everyone in the Anthem sports community. family carried me through,” Crandall says. plete, but in the meantime, Crandall is invest“Knowing that everything happens for “Playing with and cheering on friends that ing in her community outside of her team. a reason also really helps me find peace no I’ve gone to school with since first grade is a An avid volunteer at Christ’s Church of the matter what the circumstances are,” Crandall really unique thing about Anthem.”

Valley, Crandall spends her spare time on Sat- says. “Looking at the glass as half-full has beEven with the support of family and urday nights helping a group of seventh-grade come second nature and this perspective truly friends, making the transition from being girls navigate middle school and their faith makes every relationship and experience in one of Anthem Prep’s star players to being on life. Besides offering her advice to the girls, my life better.” the sideline has been difficult. Crandall says Crandall says each girl loves and supports her, - Emma Suttell is a senior at Boulder Creek. that the transition has made her question her which helps her on her own journey through You can find more of her work at andthenemma.com.

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NEWS BRIEFS

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Anthem business leaders visit their Gilbert counterparts Anthem-area business leaders have come together for 2019 to learn how they can advocate for themselves and their peers.

The Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce launched the Anthem Area Leadership Academy to empower aspiring leaders with the tools, experiences and networks necessary to address local and regional challenges.

The class came together for a seventh time this year and met with Gilbert’s Redevelopment Program Manager Amanda Elliot with the Office of Economic Development to learn how Gilbert has transformed its city center and the results of a 30-year vision to create a strong business community.

During the 10-month program, participants—all members of the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce—hope to develop skills and knowledge in policy areas relevant to economic and community development.

As participants complete the AALA program, they develop a Legacy Project to demonstrate opportunities for economic development in the Anthem and North Valley areas.

Info: Sawana Grimmett, 480-370-6349, or Heather Maxwell, 623-322-9127.

Rusty’s Angels expands its reach Rusty’s Resale Boutique recently opened at 42407 N. Vision Way, Suite 107, Anthem, to support Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary, a New River nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment for senior and special needs canines.

All proceeds from the resale boutique directly provides care for senior dogs that are either looking for their new forever homes or retiring at the sanctuary. The Resale Boutique will also: • Support the mission of Rusty’s Angels • Provide a place for volunteers to help their community • Raise awareness and find forever homes for their senior dogs • Raise much needed funds for the sanctuary The grand opening is 9 a.m. Saturday, October 5, with shopping, raffles, snacks, drinks

National City-County Communications and Marketing Association Silver Circle Savvy Awards in “Best New Logo Design” (for the 20th anniversary logo) and “Best Use of Photography” (photo credit Nate Decker) at the organization’s national conference in Denver.

• The 2018 Veterans Day Ceremony is a finalist for “Best Event” from the Arizona Talent in Event Concepts Association. The ACC AALA participants pose in Gilbert during a tour by Gilbert Redevelopment Program is a finalist in categories for Manager Amanda Elliot with the Office of Economic Development. From left, Heather Maxwell, executive director of Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce; Tracy Van marketing and promotion of Ravensway of Collective Concepts Real Estate; Chris Gonzalez of All Western special events, as well. The Mortgage; Martha Copeland of Merrill Gardens; Sawana Grimmett of The Salt Spa & AALA program director; and Amanda Elliot and Tyler Estes of ProSkill Services. awards ceremony is October (Photo courtesy Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce) 24 in Avondale. and senior dogs looking for homes.

“Being a great place to live, work, and Anything that is donated, but Rusty’s Re- play is the tagline of many communities,” sale Boutique cannot use, is donated to Big says Kristi Northcutt, Anthem Community Brothers Big Sisters.

Council’s director of communications and Prospective volunteers should email public affairs. “The awards and accolades rustysresaleb@gmail.com or visit rustysan- we’ve earned as we wrap up our 20th year as gelssanctuary.org/rustysresale. a community prove that we truly are one of those places—a safe, thriving place for our Anthem honored multiple times residents to call home and where they enjoy this summer for various programs a plethora of beautiful amenities, and where The summer season was more “nonsoon” our employees take great pride in providing than “monsoon,” but Anthem has been show- high-quality programs and services.” ered with good news.

The community capped off its 20th year Anthem Realtor Maxwell-Ellison with numerous local, regional and national joins Platinum Living Realty awards and accolades, represented by the AnCarrie Maxwell-Ellison joined Platinum them Community Council.

Living Realty, an independent luxury real • The American Sports Builders Asso- estate brokerage with four offices across Ariciation awarded “Best Outdoor Facility” to zona. the new Anthem Pickleball Courts, which “We are thrilled to have Carrie join Platiopened in January. This makes the courts a num Living Realty,” says Michelle Macklin, contender for the “Best Facility” award, which co-owner of Platinum Living Realty. “Carrie will be announced in Washington, D.C. in is passionate about helping others make the December. most of their opportunities in this market and • StarGuard Elite honored the Anthem is always in touch with what’s happening in Community Center Lifeguard Team with a the Anthem community.”

“Five-Star Rating” this summer, making it Maxwell-Ellison spent much of her childthe sixth year in a row for this distinction. hood moving across the country for her fa• The ACC Communications & Public ther’s employment, and when the time came Briefs continued on pg. 17 Affairs Department was honored with two OCTOBER 2019 |

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October Compiled by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER Halloween Plant Adventure

Children younger than 8 will pick a 2-inch succulent and a terracotta pot to paint and go to town.

While the paint dries, they can enjoy a treat and learn about soil and Arizona plant life. The plant bartender will help them plant it in their newly painted pot and teach them how to take care of their new arrangement.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 3 to 5 p.m., $14.95 plus tax per participant.

VARIOUS DATES IN OCTOBER North Valley Pumpkin Patch

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nix, 623-293-8628, 623-313-0406, behomes@q. com, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $25 and $15 goes back to the Daisy Mountain Fire Fighters Charities.

OCTOBER 11

Representatives Town Hall

ADOT Operations Director Steve Boschen will discuss infrastructure delivery during this New River/Desert Hills Community Association town hall meeting.

Anthem Community Council, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, mail@nrdhca.com, 9 to 11 a.m., free admission.

OCTOBER 12

The pumpkin patch at Plant Bar features food and craft vendors, games and kids activities and live music on October 4, October 5, October 11, October 12, October 18, October 19, October 25 and October 26.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, 5 to 9 p.m., plantbaraz. com, free admission.

Sonoran Foothills Home and Life Expo

OCTOBER 5

Java & Jammin’ with Sydney Sprague

New River Voodoo Fest

White Lightnin’, Those Damn Kids, Moonshine Voodoo, Janice Joplin Tribute and ZZ Top Tribute Band all hit the stage as part of the event, which also includes camping availability, food and drinks and vendors. The New River Voodoo Fest is sponsored by Kimmyz Rock & Roll Bar and benefits Friends of Freedom.

Glossy Heifer, 46202 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River, glossyheifer.com, 2 p.m., $10.

Cars Café and Flea Market

Vintage cars are just part of the fun the first Saturday of each month. Free coffee and biscuits and gravy are served this morning. Area residents are welcome to sell their goods at Cars Café and Flea Market as well.

My Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 42425 N. New River Road, Phoenix, 623-465-9461, myccf.church, 8 a.m., free admission.

Shopping Extravaganza

Support the Daisy Mountain Fire Fighters Charities and the DMFM Citizen Corp as they host a shopping extravaganza. Shoppers can enjoy discounts, lunch, wine and chocolate tasting, a gift bag, and a chance to win $25,000 in retail gift cards.

Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoe-

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Join the group for an afternoon of fun as vendors from around the Valley showcase their goods.

There will be food and ice cream trucks.

Community Clubhouse, 31910 N. Foothills Drive, Phoenix, 623-869-6644, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., call for charge.

Java & Jammin’ is a family-friendly event that features live musical performances and free coffee and treats for residents/guests. Children are welcome to attend.

Civic Building Terrace, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, onlineatanthem.com, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., free admission.

OCTOBER 15

Succulent Pumpkin Class

The fee includes pumpkin, moss and succulents.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 7 p.m., $55 plus tax per participant.

OCTOBER 17

Fall Cookie Decorating Class

Learn how the colors of the season can be used when decorating cookies. All items are supplied.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 5 p.m., $45.

OCTOBER 19 AND OCTOBER 20 Autumnfest

Join more than 100 arts and crafts vendors for the

Anthem Community Council’s annual fall festival.

The event also includes a carnival, food court/beer garden, live music, kids’ zone, and pumpkin patch and decorating.

Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, 623-742-6050, onlineatanthem.com, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 20, visit website for charge.

OCTOBER 24

Christmas Tree Arrival

Arizona’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive at the North Phoenix shopping destination at 6:30 p.m. For the 18th consecutive year, Outlets at Anthem will be home to a white fir that measures 80-feet tall, 20-feet wide and will weigh close to 4 tons when completely decorated. The tree will also be topped with a 3-foot-tall copper star, which is a nod to the state’s official metal. More than 1.5 miles of LED lights, approximately 10,000 bulbs, will illuminate the tree and roughly 5,000 ornaments and bows will finish off spectacle. A concert and Santa visit are scheduled for Saturday, November 16.

Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix, outletsanthem.com, 6:30 a.m., free admission.

Witchy Girls Night Planting Class

Come dressed as a witch; the best costume wins a prize. More info about the craft is available online.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 7 p.m., $29.95 plus tax.

OCTOBER 25

Norterra Canyon PTSA Fall Festival Truck or Treat

Guests are welcome to the Fall Festival Truck or Treat. Wear a costume and get candy from vendors and car owners from the car show. There will be live music, food trucks and first responders.

Norterra Canyon School, 2200 W. Maya Way, Phoenix, facebook.com, 5 to 8 p.m., free admission, charge for food.

A Wicked Wagon Food Truck Roundup

Grab a blanket, chair and family and friends for a ghoulishly fun Halloween party and movie, “Hotel Transylvania.” Event also features food trucks, Halloween kids dance party, costume contest,

Chris Gonzalez

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parade of wagons, truck or treat, photobooth, face painting, balloon twister, music by DJ Jonny, chair massages, spooky kids activities and crafts and popup shopping.

Hope Church Norterra Campus, 26525 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, eventbrite.com, 5 to 9 p.m., free admission.

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OCTOBER 26

Superhero Scramble

Support kids’ charities and have a fun time at the family-friendly obstacle course.

Norterra Canyon School, 2200 W. Maya Way, Phoenix, adventuresignup. com, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $25.

OCTOBER 29

Succulent Pumpkin Class

The class fee includes pumpkin, moss and succulents.

Plant Bar, 46135 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, 623-363-2882, plantbaraz.com, 7 p.m., $55 plus tax.

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to set down roots to raise her family, she chose Arizona. She says she loves living in the North Valley because of the breathtaking scenery and the community’s friendly spirit.

“I love where I live in Anthem, and nothing is more rewarding than helping others make the most of this incredible lifestyle,” Maxwell-Ellison says. “By joining Platinum Living Realty, I’ll be better equipped to help my clients achieve their goals and love where they live, too.”

Platinum Living Realty has over 140 real estate agents helping home buyers and sellers navigate Arizona’s real estate market.

Info: platinumlivingrealty.com.

Credit card skimmers found in Anthem Credit card skimmers were found at the Circle K gas station at 39414 N. Daisy Mountain, Anthem, recently.

A gas pump repairman reported the skimmers after finding the wires connecting the card reader had been disconnected and the metal housing surrounding the reader had been damaged.

MCSO has since found 13 credit card fraud victims, who used their cards the first weekend in August. MCSO detectives believe there are more victims. They are working with other law enforcement agencies who may have had the same type of criminal activity in their jurisdiction.

MCSO is urging the public to report any suspected fraud reference this location to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office by calling 602-876-1011.

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SAVING LIVES Ethan D’Onofrio has what it takes to be an Eagle Scout

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Ethan D’Onofrio strives to make a great impact on many people.

The Boulder Creek High School senior is starting his campaign with his Eagle Scout program: a bone marrow registration drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 2, at the Anthem LDS Church, 2503 W. Anthem Way. “There’s a critical shortage of bone marrow donors,” D’Onofrio says. “The only standard of care is a transplant. I’m trying to build up the bone marrow donor registry. Ever since I started scouting, I wanted to make a great impact on many people. For my Eagle Scout program, I thought I would build something that saves lives.”

The Be the Match-sponsored event requires registration at join. bethematch.org/Eagle04. It also features cake, ice cream and raffle prizes. Those 18 to 44 who wish to join the bone marrow registry will undergo a 1-minute swab of their cheek.

D’Onofrio’s event will take place during a large blood drive, so he’s hoping participants will partake in his, too.

“I hope people will donate blood and notice our thing going on as well and be prompted to participate,” he says. “Registering is not a big deal.”

D’Onofrio has made an impact on many people he has met, including Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, whom he met through a mutual friend.

“I met Steven Tyler in London,” he says. “Back in 2016, I was invited to Steven Tyler’s UN Humanitarian Award ceremony in New York City for his efforts with Janie’s Fund. I was

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his VIP guest.”

But it was D’Onofrio’s talents that garnered that invitation.

“I’m a very big music fan and I’m a very big fan of playing music,” says D’Onofrio, who also admires Freddie Mercury and The Beatles. “I have been playing piano for about 12 years. Our friend talked to Steven Tyler and showed him videos of me playing piano.”

His mother, Ann Marie D’Onofrio, went further. She says at the ball, Tyler descended the staircase and headed straight to her son and gave him a hug.

“I heard you came all the way out here to see an old man like me,” she recalls Tyler saying. “He spent time with Ethan. Ethan understated his talents. He’s great on the piano. He did his own arrangement of Aerosmith’s ‘What It Takes.’ My friend played it for Steven, and he was so honored. He couldn’t believe a kid had done that because most kids don’t know who Steven Tyler is.”

The meeting at the award ceremony led to an invite to an Aerosmith show in London.

“He invited us to be VIP guests with his family,” she says, “Liv Tyler, his daughter, lives over there. Just to see Steven Tyler interact with his grandkids, he’s just a regular grandpa. He’s so concerned about his grandkids. The little ones had headphones on to protect their hearing. He’s just a family guy.”

Ethan’s ‘mission’ Although he’s active in scouts and music, D’Onofrio is dedicated and devoted to his faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his family, which includes brother Jason, 11, and father, Mike.

“It takes up all my life—not in a bad way,” D’Onofrio says. “I can see the effects of my faith

Ethan D’Onofrio’s Bone Marrow Registration Drive When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, November 2 Where: Anthem LDS Church, 2503 W. Anthem Way, Anthem Info: join.bethematch.org/Eagle04

in everything I do—my choices, my drive. I know many good role models because of the church.

“If it wasn’t for my church, I wouldn’t be close to my Eagle Scout. It’s a big stress getting your Eagle Scout. I understand how important it is.”

After graduation, D’Onofrio is hoping to get into Brigham Young University in Utah, although he’s unsure what he wants to study. First, though, he’s headed on a two-year mission for his church.

“I am looking forward to being in a foreign country serving the Lord,” he says. “You don’t get to choose which country you’re going to. They choose for you. I like to travel a lot.”

Among the spots he’s visited are New York, Washington, D.C., California, The Bahamas, London, Mexico, Canada and Vancouver.

“The LDS Church has been instrumental because of the way the church is structured,” she says. “It’s run by the members. Ethan has been up in front speaking to 100 to 200 people. He’s been doing it his whole life.

“They make kids get up and give little talks and sing. He plays piano at church all the time. He has those opportunities to grow. He’s had so many good mentors who have helped.”

D’Onofrio inspires others as well, starting with his brother.

“He plays piano and he’s a scout as well,” says Ann Marie, a nurse practitioner. “He really idolizes his brother and tries to emulate him. He’s driven by that and he also plays piano.

“I’m just so very proud of Ethan. He has his own mission chip, so to speak.

Even as a toddler he was so driven. If he wanted something, he would do it over and over and over until he learned it. At the same time, he’s always been a very easy, mild-mannered child. I’m really proud of him.”

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Adv.Fit’s obstacle course helps at-risk children

By Octavio Serrano

y e l l a V e h of t Brett and Kristen Stewart are passionate Volunteers will make sure everyone is safe. In to help people. It’s important to bring the comabout helping the community and especially addition, Kristen and Brett say they will show munity together for something positive and at-risk children. children correct technique. They aren’t too easy uplifting.”

The Stewarts and their staff at Adv.Fit is host- on the kids, though.

For Reavie, however, the event shares with the ing the Superhero Scramble, an all-ages obstacle “We don’t want to give them too much back- community child abuse statistics. course that benefits Put on the Cape: A Founda- ground. We want them to learn how to do it “It’s an opportunity to come out and have fun, tion for Hope. themselves,” Brett says. and at the same time, know you are making an “We’re really passionate about helping impact for children who have had that joy out charity, especially helping children of life taken away from them,” Reavie says. and at-risk kids,” says Brett Stewart, event “Those are the children my foundation is director of Adv.Fit. “When we had the optrying to empower.” portunity to do the Superhero Scramble, it People are often surprised, Reavie says, was just serendipitous. We were psyched when he tells them the number of children to do it.” who were unable to live a normal childThe course will be open from 9 a.m. to hood.

3 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at Norterra “What I try to do is marry things like Canyon School. Tickets are $25; children this event with Brett and my superheroes, who are 5 and younger can try for free. and make a positive, engaging event to “There are 12 obstacles and challenges open that line of communication to eduand they are geared toward any age, so it’s cate the community about the very real a course that is fun for the entire family,” and horrible statistics of child abuse,” Brett says. “For a lot of the adults or even Reavie says. the kids, it’ll be the first time they get to Brett and Kristen Stewart are bringing the Superhero Scramble, a familyThe Anthem couple has demonstrated climb a wall or a cargo net and different friendly obstacle course that supports at-risk children, to Norterra on the power that local businesses have in Saturday, October 26. (Photo by Octavio Serrano ) types of monkey bars.” the community, by blending theirs with Brett says they scheduled the event near Hal“The good thing about the obstacle course is a local cause. Together, they hope to continue loween, so kids can feel comfortable dressing up. that, even if the parents don’t want to participate, the event next year and spread awareness for Along with raising funds, the Stewarts want to they can go out and help their kids through the children in need. improve children’s confidence by encouraging obstacles and cheer them on,” Brett says. “It’s not Although Adv.Fit enjoys putting on events them to try obstacles they’ve never attempted. like a run where somebody runs by and they’re for private companies, at-risk children have “There’s a little bit of fear factor, too,” he says. gone in 3 seconds.” impacted them.

“There’s some apprehension to climbing over Put on the Cape: A Foundation for Hope “Superheroes are great, and we love putting things that they’ve never been over before. We founder Sean Reavie is a child crimes detective on events, but we jumped at the chance because love the look on the kid’s face when he accom- in the Valley. He is excited to be part of an event we love how passionate all of these people are plishes something and they’re thrilled to do it that will bring kids and superheroes together. about the charity,” Brett says. again.”

“It’s going to be a fun day of kids having fun, Superhero Scramble Kristen says the reaction she sees on children like kids are supposed to do, with their families,” When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 26 who accomplish the obstacles is priceless.

Reavie says. “We’re going to bring about 10 or Where: Norterra Canyon School, 2200 W. Maya Way, Phoenix “This is great for building confidence in the 15 of our superheroes for pictures.”

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The Cycle of Goodwill

Crizelle Reyes is the Marketing Coordinator at the Restore in Anthem. (Photo credit)

Habitat for Humanity’s Anthem ReStore is ‘not just a store’

By Brandie Bosworth Vickie Dinieri donated the tile flooring from her house years ago to Habitat for Humanity’s Anthem ReStore.

During a recent visit to her neighbor’s home, she admired their light fixtures. They were purchased from the same ReStore. Several others in her community buzzed-about items they found at the resale shop, so she decided to check it out for herself.

Dinieri liked what she saw.

“There are cheaper prices for sure,” says Dinieri, who frequently shops at secondhand stores.

Opened in 2011, the Anthem ReStore has less than 10 employees but 543 volunteers, some of whom have outlasted paid workers. It is hiring a part-time associate and a ReStore driver. Youth groups and businesses sometimes spend consecutive days working in ReStore. In total, volunteers have contributed 24,414 hours to the business.

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tronics turn on, and assisting with putting out items in-store,” says Crizelle Reyes, a marketing coordinator for ReStores.

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona operates independently as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. They are registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and are responsible for fundraising efforts.

According to the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, nonprofits do not have a sole owner.

Boards of directors share the responsibility of governance.

The Anthem ReStore promotes Habitat for Humanity’s mission by donating 100% of the proceeds to the nonprofit and promoting a cycle of goodwill.

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, which operates independently as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, listed a cash flow of $439,124 in its June 2018 financial statements and single audit compliance report.

Inventory ReStores sell everything from clothing to scrap metal to home improvement items, some of which are unopened from warehouse closeout sales. ReStores offer these items to customers at a discounted price.

Habitat financials indicated that in June 2018 Central Arizona ReStores had an inventory valued at $728,308.

“The community is more than welcome to donate gently used items that are still in good condition,” Reyes says. “(Donors) get a donation receipt that is itemized to what they gave us. Even if you bring in clothes, knickknacks or silverware, we can give you a receipt.”

For larger donations, the store has a pickup service, which is scheduled by a call center. Donations are accepted daily.

ReStores also offer a deconstruction service, where one manager and a group of volunteers go to a house to take large items such as cabinets and appliances.

Primarily, the Anthem store receives home goods, such as artwork and furniture. However, these items sell the fastest and the store can always use more, according to Karen Scherpenberg, an Anthem ReStore employee and long-time Habitat volunteer.

Each of the four Valley ReStores have different items, which sets each location apart.

For example, according to ReStore manager Chris Carrillo, the Central Phoenix location carries mostly building materials.

ReStore’s impact on the community Habitat for Humanity Central Phoenix has

helped serve 3,213 families in the Valley since 1985, according to the organization’s spring newsletter.

“As part of the Central Arizona chapter, all ReStores are contributors to the difference we are able to make with every partner family who are in need,” Reyes says.

She calls this the circle of goodwill. The community assists the organization through its donated items and time. In return, the nonprofit gives back to the communities it serves through home builds to families in need. The environment also benefits from this cycle.

ReStores prevent t he u n necessa r y discarding of usable products from landfills and dumps. So far, about 30 million pounds of items have been reused and recycled through Habitat’s resale shops.

“We are passionate about people and we care about their situation. We care about building relationships, it’s not just a store to us,” Scherpenberg says.

She knows about 60% of the Anthem store’s clients by their first names. She has a collection of hats and scarves she likes to wear when she greets customers.

“It’s just a fun atmosphere, some people come in just to say hi,” Scherpenberg says.

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Making a Difference

Cathy Weir and her team prove Pioneer Title is A-OK

By Annelise Krafft Though some kids dream of running away to join the circus, a young Cathy Weir desired something much closer to home—rodeo.

“And I didn’t even have to run away,” says Weir with a laugh.

She came from and married into a family with deep roots in the sport as her grandfather, Walter Alsbaugh, is an inductee in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy in Colorado.

As a child, Weir competed in barrel racing and took part in trail rides across the West Coast.

For those unfamiliar, barrel racing is a rodeo event where the competitors and their horses attempt to complete a specific pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Trail rides, often also during rodeo events, focus on bringing back the Old West spirit by recreating historically accurate rides.

At 19 in 1984, Weir needed to make a little extra money while competing in rodeos on the weekends, so a friend who worked in an escrow office in Phoenix offered to let her sit in as the receptionist for a few weeks.

“I had to interview with the boss, whose name was Tom Davis. Thankfully, he liked me,” Weir says. “And this is going to sound crazy, but I fell in love with escrow the way I loved rodeo.”

That two-week job actually spurred Weir to continue competing in rodeo and start on a 35-year title and escrow career.

Weir worked her way up from the mailroom to a branch manager.

“And then in 2014, I got an opportunity from a familiar face,” Weir says. “Tom Davis had taken on a leadership role with Pioneer Title Agency, a family-owned title agency focused on helping the community, too.

All those years later, he hired me on to help lead one of their newly opened North Valley branches.”

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Cathy Weir, front, is passionate about rodeo, participating regularly in the Cave Creek Rodeo Days’ annual parade.

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right along with PTA across the Scottsdale market.

“Today, we have seven branches in this area and more than 75 across Arizona, while still remaining proudly family-owned and operated,” Weir says.

She leads the Desert Foothills branch.

Other branches are located in the Airpark, Kierland, Fountain Hills, High Street, Raintree and Paradise Valley.

Her team takes the PTA company motto of “Commitment to Service” the extra mile.

“Our branch is involved in USO Arizona, Soldiers Angels, Carefree Arts Skills, the Sonoran Arts League at the Enchanted Pumpkin Patch in Carefree, food drives with the Foothills Food Bank and, of course, the Cave Creek Rodeo Days and its parade,” Weir says.

Beyond all of that, Weir was a champion of PTA’s recent 30th-anniversary initiative.

“Nicknamed ‘Take a Hike,’ the year-long endeavor focused on raising funds as well as awareness of the Arizona National Sce-

nic Trail,” Weir says. “Through it, branches banded together to collectively hike, bike and run all 800-plus miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, while working to raise at least $30,000.”

Weir’s team signed on for the Saddle Mountain portion, a strenuous and remote 16-mile segment of the trail, while helping Pioneer raise more than $60,000, exceeding its goal.

“We’ve also been very involved in giving back to our local schools, as has PTA as a whole,” Weir says. “Our biggest project to date was a companywide philanthropy initiative called ‘Old School,’ where all branches statewide were called on to help a local school in their community.”

For Weir and her team, this meant putting their gardening skills to the test to help Stepping Stones Academy in Anthem develop its own sustainable garden.

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and the teacher leading it had just retired,” Weir recalls.

Her team assisted with maintaining the plants, collecting funds for ongoing garden maintenance, goody bags and gardening books.

While the Old School initiative was taken on by branches throughout the state, her colleagues nearby shined as well. According to Weir, the branches connected and impacted Desert Willows and Whittier elementary schools as well.

“The collective impact of our company’s volunteer hours last year alone was in the tens of thousands. We also helped to donate—in fundraising, donations, sponsorships and such—in excess of $1 million to those in need over the past few years,” Weir says.

So, with all of her volunteerism, advocacy and local town pride, how does Weir still make time for the rodeo?

“I have to admit, I don’t have any horses of my own anymore,” Weir says. “But, in a pinch, I bet I still have a barrel race or two in me.”

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By Heather Maxwell, Executive Director, Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce The Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing Trunk & Treat back to Anthem’s west side for the event’s fourth year. North Valley children and families are invited to come out to the Crossroads Church plaza on 41st Drive from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 26.

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Cooler Crafts Create a spooky vibe with these projects

By Shannon Fisher October is finally here and the cooler weather tells us it is time for spooky crafts. We love using things we have around the house to make cute things to decorate with.

Simple coffee filter ghosts can be made to stand alone or placed on a string for a cute garland. Start with two filters, fold in half and gather the middle to make the head. Next, adhere eyes with hot glue or use a black permanent marker. You can add a mouth, too, if desired, with a marker. You can tie around a lollipop for

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Start with a piece of contact paper, sticky side up. Create your web with yarn. You can use photos for inspiration or let them be creative to decide how they look. Next, lay down the string for your web. After your web is made, you can add paper or plastic spider to the string. Once your design is complete, place another piece of clear contact paper over the top so the two pieces stick together.

Trim up any uneven edges and add a paper or cheap frame if you want. Your handmade web is ready to hang!

A fun pumpkin craft can be a bookmark or magnet. Start with a clear stone with a flat back. Place the rock on an orange piece of paper and trace around. Draw a face in the circle of your choice with a dark pen or marker. Next, cut the paper out and hot glue to the back of the stone. Add a green stem or paper of pipe cleaner to the back as well.

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If you have an old or new small mason jar, wrap with white gauze and add eyes.

You can fill with candy or a battery-run tea light. Simple and fun decoration!

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America's Golden Years

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

They say history is a great teacher. The 1950s is remembered as America’s Golden Years. It was the first full decade after World War II. America began to recover from the Great Depression of the 1930s and the war of the 1940s.

What was known as the “American Dream” was becoming attainable, as the typical family had the ability to purchase their own home with that proverbial white picket fence and in the drive was the family’s first car, probably a Ford or Chevy. It was a time when family didn’t stop at the front door, neighbors shared meals and were as close as any extended family could be, often being called “uncle” or “aunt”. The family dinner was enjoyed together, food was never wasted and after dinner, the kids were “tucked in”. It was the days of “Leave It to Beaver” and “I Love Lucy.”

According to FiftiesWeb.com, in 1950, men married at an average age of 22.8, while women married at an average age of 20.3 years. By 2000, the average age for men to marry was 26.8, and 25.1 for women. In the ’50s most households had just one TV and families gathered around it or the radio to en-

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joy an evening of entertainment. Kids in the ’50s weren’t off in their rooms playing video games or surfing the web on smartphones.

Times change and technology advances, but I think many still desire the same outcome as parents did in America’s Golden Years.

Like parents then, parents today desire to raise kids who have learned to be productive adults. The art of parenting revolves around teaching a child to do things for themselves.

This starts from toilet training to driving a car. The goal is keeping children on track and developing the gifts and talents God has given them. Doing so requires setting limits, such as restricting the amount of screen time and helping them stay focused on their own responsibilities, such as finishing homework.

These are traits that hopefully carry over into adulthood because the alternative is kids who fail to learn from their mistakes and fail to become independent.

Recently, Purdue University did a study on the “state” of modern-day parenting. They broke the art of parenting down into four categories: secure, avoidant, ambivalent and

disorganized. The secure child knows their parent will be there to support them. Sadly, an avoidant child has learned they can’t depend on their parents and feels they must care for themselves. An ambivalent child has parents who consistently do not meet their needs, and the child with disorganized attachments have been raised in an environment that is neglectful or even harmful.

Was it easier to raise kids in America’s Golden Years? Maybe. It was safer. It seems in the 1950s, parents were able to allow freedoms, such as a grade school-aged child being able to walk to school by themselves or riding their bike to their favorite park to play ball, trusting they will be home before dark.

Times have changed and probably not for the better, but parents today still desire to see their kids be as successful, creative, have self-esteem, achieve independence and be a healthy and active member of their community. The simple lifestyle filled with family values and closeness is still very much achievable. Maybe today can be your family’s Golden Years!

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Kuma’s Great Adventures Cooler temperatures prevail near Horsethief Lake Told by Kuma & Written by Lorraine Bossé-Smith Man, was it a hot and humid summer or what? Fall here in Arizona doesn’t always mean cooler temps, but my folks decided to head to the hills to give it a try. We brought a picnic and knew we would at least have a change of scenery. I was game!

We didn’t drive too far up the I-17 north and took the Bumble Bee exit, heading west. We have been on this road before as it leads to Crown King.

I knew that meant a bumpy ride, so I hunkered down. This road turns to dirt quickly and we would recommend a high-clearance vehicle, although cars do drive on it. The challenge is when rocks get kicked up or fall, they can destroy the undercarriage of your vehicle. Adventurers beware!

My dad has a truck with a lift kit; rocks are not a concern. He, however, always comes prepared with tire repair kits. Once you get to Bumble Bee, you won’t have any cell service: zip, zero. That means no help if you need it. Granted, other folks are on the road, but you could wait a while. We also bring plenty of water just in case.

When we left Phoenix, it was hot and getting hotter. As we looked over toward Crown King, we saw a dark cloud and we were head-

The storm in the distance would cool down temperatures. (Submitted photo)

ing right toward it. The forecast did not call for rain, but we pressed on. We saw several dirt buggy types of cars as well as other trucks.

The drive to Crown King is only one hour from the turnoff. We stopped only for human potty breaks and kept going. I vaguely remembered a lake and that was where we were headed. I got more excited! Crown King is pretty with all the pine trees, but it doesn’t have much to offer me. My folks love The Mill and have eaten lunch numerous times there, but we had our own food today. We continued another 30 minutes to Horsethief Lake.

The road right out of town gets rugged. I am not sure a car would make it, but we saw one so apparently, it did. Just expect slow going! You’ll pass all the cabins Kuma takes a dip in Horsethief Lake.

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and homes as well as the old fire that took out most of the trees. Then you will turn a corner and be back into the forest. At this point, the black cloud was right over us.

We didn’t complain because it brought the temperature down and offered wonderful shade. We set up our picnic right by the lake and had it to ourselves. Oh boy — fresh, cool Kumaito (Kuma for short) is a multi-tan Shiba Inu, the oldest and purest from Japan. I personally was born in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, moved to Friendswood, Texas, and now call Phoenix home. I enjoy running or hiking almost every day with my mom, chasing rabbits out of my neighborhood, playing with toys, pestering my brother Edmond, eating and napping.

Lorraine Bossé-Smith is the founder of the FIT Leader Formula. She shares Kuma’s adventures. She is a motivational speaker, corporate trainer, business consultant, executive coach, behavioral-wellness expert, and author of eight published books.

water. I had to take a dip! Note: Make sure you don’t swim in lakes with algae as it can make doggies sick.

Within minutes, the storm broke and we got rained on. Our picnic was inside the truck. Thankfully, it didn’t last long, and back outside we went. Now it was downright chilly at only 63 degrees! How awesome is that? My folks didn’t have the right clothing, but we didn’t mind. Nature’s air conditioning was a welcome change from the oppressive heat down in the Valley.

After we finished eating, we hiked around the entire lake. It is probably only a mile, but it sure is pretty. You circle around and then come to the dam. The trail is very narrow going across the dam so be careful. It’s a long drop down! I wasn’t nervous or anything…just looking out for you. Yeah, that’s it.

Other humans showed up, and that was our cue to head out. Besides, the black cloud was bigger. We heard the thunder now and saw some lightning in the distance. We packed up to drive back through Crown King, the most direct route home. You do have some other options that bring you out through Prescott or Mayer, which my folks have done before, but it takes longer. Check your maps.

The closer to Crown King we got, the bigger the raindrops got. Then the heavens opened, and it just poured. I mean water was flowing down the rocks into the road. At one point, we couldn’t see the road anymore because it became a river. We hoped we wouldn’t encounter any washed-out roads and pressed on.

Vehicles were coming from Phoenix, so we assumed the roads were open…just extremely wet! It was kind of cool driving in the storm.

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2019 Corvette Convertible Traditionalists will enjoy this nice ride

By C.A. Haire This is the last year to buy a Corvette with an engine placed in front. Starting in 2020, Chevrolet will introduce an all-new midengine version. So, if you are a traditionalist who likes their steering wheel behind the motor, this is your last chance to grab one before these disappear off the showroom floor.

This particular test vehicle is a late model 2019 convertible. While the base price on a Corvette at $55,900 seems like a fair deal, most found at the dealer are loaded with options and cost far more. In this case, it is even more so. The option list is too long to list here, but the total tab comes to a tidy $84,030. For those who care, this car is assembled in Kentucky, with mostly U.S./Canadian parts.

Under the hood is a proven Chevy small block engine cranking 455 horsepower. The

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base transmission is a slick 7-speed manual, but this car has the optional 8-speed automatic. Drivers who want to choose gears manually can do so with the paddle shifters found on the steering wheel. The factory claims a 0 to 60 mph time of 3.8 seconds, and fuel economy of 15/25 mpg. Starting in 2020, both transmissions will be discontinued, replaced with a 10-speed automatic.

We put 709 miles on the clock in one-week.

This vehicle is very quick and reached 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. We did not try the claimed 170 mph top speed, but on a highway trip between Fountain Hills and Tucson, we did clock 28.6 mpg cruising at 75 mph. At the end of our test, the overall one week gas mileage averaged 20 mpg. A control knob located on the console provides a choice of eco, tour-

ing, sport or track operation. The magnetic ride suspension gives a smooth ride, but the rumbling racket generated by those huge tires is annoying on long trips.

The convertible top is quick to raise or lower. It does a good job of keeping wind noise out of the cabin when up. Most controls are easy to understand and use. But storage room is limited, the trunk is tiny, and if you get a flat, there is no spare tire to save you. This is a small price to pay for such an enjoyable sports car.

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DINING

Cocktail Talk

Trips to the bar don’t have to be a perfect storm of calories

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski The summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop drinking fruity cocktails.

However, those on special diets can suffer because traditional mixes are often laden with sugars and carbs that can quickly derail fitness goals.

According to BevMo’s Elise Sparks, dieters don’t have to forgo the occasional trip to the bar or sacrifice taste for calories. She and her company recommend a variety of seasonal sips, cocktails and veg/fruit-forward mocktails that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Paleo diet Those who adhere to the paleo diet only eat food humans consumed when we first roamed the planet. Permissible beverages include: • Hard liquor with zero carbs (potato vodka, gin, whiskey, scotch, tequila, mezcal) • Wine (dry wines such as brut champagne, cabernet sauvignon, pinot grigio, vermouth) • Low-carb beer (Michelob Ultra, Budweiser Select 55, Miller 64) • Low-carb mixers (soda water, unsweetened iced tea, diet soda) • Low-carb cocktails (martini, Manhattan, bloody mary) New research has shown that following a paleo diet can help patients lose weight and lower A1C levels.

“The whole point is to get as close to possible to the hunting-and-gathering days,” Sparks says.

“You can especially have red wine, with a focus on organic red wine. By sticking to organic wine, it’s preferable for heart health.

Dry white or red wine have better sugar content. It’s easier to find dry reds. We do have quite a few dry white wines, though.”

Ketogenic diet The keto diet is a low-carb diet with an

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Elise Sparks manages BevMo.

emphasis on fat and protein. Because beverage guidelines dictate drinks should be low-carb, keto advocates can refer to paleo drink suggestions.

Gluten-free diet People who suffer from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should abstain from foods and beverages that contain the protein gluten, including wheat, rye and barley. Drink suggestions include: • Wine (most red and whites are permissible, including several types of fortified wines) • Gluten-free distilled spirits (must be specifically labeled gluten-free like Hudson Baby Bourbon, Cold River Gin, Queen Jennie Whiskey) • Gluten-free beer (like New Grist, Harvester Gluten-Free Pale Ale) • Gluten-free mixers (orange-based liqueurs) “There are so many options,” Sparks says.

“Even the single most popular brand of vodka, Tito’s, is gluten-free. It’s made entirely from corn in Texas.

“One of the things that people don’t know—especially with vodka—is with most spirits, in the proper distillation process, it breaks down most of your gluten. Technically, a clean, freshly distilled spirit is going to be gluten-free. It’s the flavoring and preservatives that have gluten.”

Low-calorie/low-ABV goals Dieters looking to simply trim their waistlines, can approach the task in a number of ways and the industry has responded with a myriad of options, some of which have nutritional benefits: • Wines (reds, whites, fortified wines) • Light/extra-light beers • Spiked seltzer • Low-calorie cocktails (kombucha margarita, cinnamon apple champagne martini, etc.)

• Seasonal mocktails (blueberry lavender fauxito, rose lemon spritzer, blueberry ginger Bellini) “Skinny Girl is another fit wine taking the world by force,” she says.

“You have all the spiked seltzers. White Claw is hands down the single most popular for many, many reasons.

“Some craft beers are coming out with lowcalorie, ultra-low-calorie beers. You can have a more traditional beer with more flavor and still be counting calories. You can have the big, bold flavor you’re used to and something that doesn’t tug at the waistline that much.”

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W H AT ' S C O O K I N G ?

Angel Food French Toast

By Jan D’Atri

Forget being over the moon. This dish is downright heavenly! I guarantee it’s going to be one of your new favorites for breakfast or a fun dessert.

Angel food cake has a lot of fans—from folks who love that it’s fat free and sometimes gluten free, to people who enjoy its light, fluffy texture and taste.

I made a fantastic discovery when I decided to do a taste comparison of store-bought angel food cake to a boxed angel food cake. It wasn’t even close.

The boxed cake is so far superior in taste and it doesn’t get any easier than simply adding water to the mix. That’s right, nothing but water, you mix it for only a minute and a half and you don’t even grease the pan. Now that I had my perfect angel food cake, I was ready to beat a few eggs, milk and vanilla and turn the cake into French toast. Why did I think this would be a good idea? I wasn’t sure, but the picture was so inviting.

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When I made the first test run, I knew it was going to be one of my go-to favorites forever.

Served with a little powdered sugar and syrup, it makes a fabulous breakfast. Or, you can arrange the angel food french toast pieces on a platter with some fresh fruit and whipped

cream or Cool Whip as a tasty dessert. I hope you get to make this for mom or for your family soon and when they ask you where you got the idea for angel food French toast, just tell them it was heaven sent!

Angel Food French Toast Ingredients: - 1 angel food cake, store bought or boxed cake - 6 eggs, slightly beaten - 1 1/2 cups milk - 2 tablespoons sugar - 2 teaspoons vanilla - 2 tablespoon butter - Whipped cream or Cool Whip - Maple syrup, optional - Fresh strawberries, raspberries or boysenberries Directions: Slice the angel food cake into 10 to 12 1-inch thick wedges. In a shallow dish combine eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Soak wedges in egg mixture for 1 minute per side. In a nonstick skillet or on a nonstick griddle,

melt butter over medium heat. Cook four wedges at a time and cook on all sides until golden brown. Repeat the process. Serve in slices with berries. Top with whipped cream or Cool Whip. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

Serve immediately.

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H E A LT H

Plasma Pen

The rejuvenation treatment is the newest anti-aging tool

By Dr. Kelly Collins, Owner and Medical Director Premier Wellness Center, Anthem As we age our skin thins, less collagen is produced and elasticity wears out. These changes cause skin to wrinkle and sag, in the simplest terms, our skin loses laxity and texture as we grow older.

The ultimate purpose of the newest tool used for skin rejuvenation “The Plasma Pen” is to dramatically repair, reverse and mitigate all these effects and to deliver a more youthful appearance that dramatically combats the aging process by using state-of-the-art plasma technology that is based on proven science.

The Plasma Pen works by converting electrical energy into an electrostatic energy that is then transmitted by impulse to stimulate fibroblast cells. The release of this energy forces an immediate contraction of the skin tissues and causes a thermal disruption, which stimulates collagen, neo-collagenization and a release of growth factors. This thermal disruption causes excess loose skin to dry superficially into crusts which then flake off in the form of dandruff within a few days of treatment revealing newly refreshed, tightened and youthful skin.

The Plasma Pen is well-suited to rejuvenate many areas of the face and body with the most popular treatment being around the eye area such as crow’s feet, upper and lower lids and tear troughs.

The benefits: • Nonsurgical, no injections, no incisions • Safe and effective • FDA-approved treatment • Long-lasting results (up to two years) • Brightens and improves tone, texture and elasticity • Tightens loose skin

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• Affordable treatments • Minimal downtime • Fast (usually less than an hour) treatment times

Treatment areas: • Almost anywhere there is loose or sagging skin on face and body • Upper and lower eyelids • Crow’s feet • Upper and lower lip • Stretch marks • Nasolabial folds (parenthesis around your mouth) • Jowls and jawline • Tear troughs • Knees and elbows • Neck/“turkey neck” • Forehead • Acne scars • Frown lines “the 11s” • Marionette lines • Smoker’s lines • Hands

Does the Plasma Pen treatment hurt?

Most patients do not report pain during treatment, but they may feel a tingling sensation, which can cause minor discomfort. Topical anesthetic is used during the treatment to minimize pain and increase patient comfort.

The results are long lasting and patients can expect noticeable results for a minimum one to three—sometimes longer— years, depending on lifestyle and skin type.

How many treatments are needed?

Each treatment plan is customized to the patient. Some patients will only require

one treatment to reach desired results, while others will need multiple sessions to achieve a more comprehensive rejuvenation.

Recovery is minimal, compared to surgery. Patients should expect redness, inf lammation, swelling and crusting/ scabbing that can last up to 10 days after treatment. There is no physical restriction from typical activities, but it is important to avoid sun exposure and intense physical exercise. You may also want to plan for up to one week of “social downtime” and following aftercare protocol is vitally important.

If you are seeking a nonsurgical solution to correct hyperpigmentation, loose skin or visible signs of aging, then Plasma Pen might be the right treatment option.

Plasma Pen works best on light to medium complexions and may not be appropriate for patients with dark skin or those who scar easily.

Patients will typically see immediate skin tightening along with cumulative and progressive improvements during the next three months following treatment.

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

H E A LT H

The Future of Health

Cutting-edge bloodwork offers honest assessment

By Dr. Brian Hester, Back to Health of Anthem I’ve spent that last 18 years watching people who “are living too short and dying too long.” People think health is about how they look or how they feel. Our health care system has taught us that we should wait on the symptom before we ever decide to make a shift. If you wait and make your health care decisions out of a place of fear or crisis, it never leads to a good place. It doesn’t have to be that way.

The best thing you can do to get an honest health assessment, is have an in-depth laboratory and blood analysis from a cutting-edge lab company like Vibrant Health Labs. You will learn through the analysis of your own blood, your future risk of chronic disease and early death. There truly are six areas of your labs that are critical for you to understand—things like lipid and cholesterol production and absorption, sugar metabolism and insulin resistance, genetic predispositions, inflammatory markers, thyroid function, liver function and vitamin D3 levels.

What I’ve come to learn is that people can’t make changes if they don’t know what changes to make. In fact, we can’t change things were not aware of and intensive lab analysis makes us aware of exactly what’s

going on in with our body and how to solve our health problems, including the ones that you may not even know exist.

For example, did you know half of the people who die of a heart attack have normal cholesterol? Do you know which types of cholesterol are actually protective to your heart and which are extremely dangerous?

Did you know fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids are critical to your heart and brain health, yet most of us consu me way too much omega-6 fatty acids, which is found in animal products?

Did you know you can have your omega-6/ omega-3 balance tested? Did you know as your thyroid function goes down, your cholesterol goes

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*PurcahseofQualifyingEquipmentRequiredandCallforDetails.SeeyourindependentTraneDealerforcompleteprogrameligibility,dates,detailsandrestrictions.**TheWellsFargoHomeProjectscreditcardis issuedbyWellsFargoBankN.A.,anEqualHousingLender.Specialtermsapplytoqualifyingpurchaseschargedwithapprovedcredit.ThespecialtermsAPRwillcontinuetoapplyuntilallqualifyingpurchasesare paidinfull.Themonthlypaymentforthispurchasewillbetheamountthatwillpayforthepurchaseinfullinequalpaymentsduringthepromotional(specialterms)period.TheAPRforPurchaseswillapplytocertain feessuchasalatepaymentfeeorifyouusethecardforothertransactions.Fornewaccounts,theAPRforPurchasesis28.99%.Ifyouarechargedinterestinanybillingcycle,theminimuminterestchargewillbe $1.00.Thisinformationisaccurateasof8/1/2018andissubjecttochange.Forcurrentinformation,callusat1-800-431-5921.Offerexpires11/15/2019.Pertainingtomanufacturer’sconsumerdiscountportion only:*RebatepaidintheformofaTraneVisaPrepaid®card.UseyourVisaPrepaidcardanywhereVisadebitcardsareacceptedintheUnitedStatesandU.S.Territories.Thecardmaynotbeusedatanymerchant, includinginternetandmailortelephoneordermerchants,outsideoftheUnitedStatesandU.S.Territories.CardisissuedbyTheBancorpBank,MemberFDIC,pursuanttoalicensefromVisaU.S.A.Inc.Payclose attentiontotheexpirationdateprintedonthefrontofthecard.Cardisvalidthroughthelastdayofthemonth.Youwillnothaveaccesstothefundsafterexpiration.

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