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Arizona Towns: What's In a Name?

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Bret

Michaels:

Rock Legend.

Entrepreneur.

Family Man. www.northvalleymagazine.com

A Moment in Time:

Arizona Military Museum

Back to School Fashion MAGAZINE

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Doctors MyPlate Takes On Brown Bag Lunches

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The Caepe Preschool Starting Out Right...

Small differences can grow into big advantages.

At The Caepe Preschool, students are taught in small class sizes which allow individualized instruction and a comforting environment for children to begin to learn. The Caepe Preschool is a private preschool with a safe, stimulating atmosphere and intriguing curriculum. The Caepe Preschool is exclusively equipped with qualified instructors who deliver education that encourages confidence, self-esteem and academic growth. Students learn physical and social skills while having fun, all which are necessary before entering kindergarten. Take the first step, call to hear how our unique programs help develop and prepare your child for a formal education. things every young mother needs to know: For more information, call 623.551.7808 or visit thecaepepreschool.com

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1. Your preschool child can develop the academic, physical and social skills necessary for kindergarten most quickly when student-teacher ratios are 8:1 or better.

2. Children engaged in higher-level thinking, the performing arts, building and construction as well as gross motor and fine motor skill activities achieve more rapid, well-balanced mental and physical growth.

3. The Caepe Preschool, a safe, private, well-equipped environment exclusively staffed by qualified instructors is now accepting applications.

Small differences can grow into big advantages. That’s why no detail is overlooked at The Caepe Preschool. If you are interested in giving your two and a half to five year old child the best that Anthem has to offer, we would love to talk with you. Join us for preschool tours starting Monday, September 15.

Now Accepting Applications for morning or afternoon sessions.

Please ask for Marc Hayes or Darren Lee at 623.551.7808

The Caepe School 42212 N. 41st Dr. Suite 105, Anthem, AZ 85086 | thecaepepreschool.com

...Finishing Strong!

Advancing Education. Individualized Instruction.

The Caepe School is a private, non-profit school currently serving grades K-10. At The Caepe School students receive an exceptional education taught through a variety of disciplines including experiences both in and out of the class room. Students excel through several learning models with support from highly qualified teachers in academic subjects as well as in areas such as performing arts, sports, experiential field trips and community involvement. All of this contributes to a superior college preparatory education supporting the philosophy of educating the whole child – culturally, academically, emotionally and physically – allowing the student to become a lifelong lover of learning.

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A Slice of the Good Life. At a Sweet Price.

Come see why life has never been so sweet at Blackstone.

Experience the casual elegance of the Blackstone Country Club community located in the heart of Vistancia. Blackstone, recognized as the crown jewel of Peoria, where visitors are astonished by the value they find. While the selection of homes and features from Blackstone’s luxury builders and custom home builders is impressive, the prices are even sweeter. ❖ Country Club Memberships starting at $2500

❖ Custom Homesites from the low $100’s

❖ TW Lewis and K.Hovnanian Luxury Homes from the $300’s

Contact Blackstone at 623.476.2923 or visit BlackstoneCountryClub.com 12026 W. Lone Mountain Parkway, Peoria, Arizona 85383 Blackstone Country Club is a private facility. The golf course, clubhouse and other recreational facilities are part of Blackstone Country Club and are not included with the purchase of real estate. See governing Club documents for terms, conditions, and costs. Obtain the Property Report or its equivalent required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State agency has judged the merits or value, if any,Valley of this property.

This is not an offering in any state where prohibited by law. All plans, intentions and materials relating to Blackstone are subject to addition, deletion, revision, change or other modification from 4 North AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2011 time to time at the discretion of the developer without notice. Lot sales by Vistancia Realty, LLC ©2011.

Define your fall look.

Warm up your wardrobe with fabulous autumn styles from The Shops at Norterra’s boutique and apparel retailers. In all, you’ll find more than 40 dining, entertainment and shopping destinations to explore.

I-17 and Happy Valley Road in North Phoenix. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Harkins Norterra 14 and many more places to shop and dine.

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Achieved Magnet® for Excellence in Nursing It’s an honor when you trust us with your health. Magnet designation means North Mountain Hospital has met rigorous national standards of nursing quality – to reward your trust with excellence.

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[ IN EVERY ISSUE ]

PUBLISHERS’ LETTER

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contributors

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CONnECT WITH US

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Cover Feature

The Valley’s Best Doctors

Scottsdale resident and Poison front man Bret Michaels talks about his life as a rock legend, entrepreneur, reality TV star, and more.

We consult Avvo, Inc., for a comprehensive list of the Valley’s best doctors.

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Back-to-School Fashion

Health & Wellness

Outlets at Anthem Strike-a-Pose ambassadors model some of the Outlets stores’ top back-toschool fashions.

Check out some of the Valley’s best medical facilities!

Contemporary Creations at SMoCA

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ARIZONA TOWNS: What's In a Name?

A MOMENT IN TIME:

Arizona Military Museum

Back to School FASHION

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MICHAELS:

ROCK LEGEND.

ENTREPRENEUR.

FAMILY MAN.

MAGAZINE

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DOCTOR

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VALLEY DOCTORS MyPlate Takes On Brown Bag Lunches

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On the cover: Bret Michaels Photo courtesy Bret Michaels

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 30 LOCAL PROFILE: Skilled for Survival: Fire Captain Crystal Rezzonico Shares a Lesson on Life Healing  31 DAYTRIPPERS & WEEKENDERS: Two Cool Ways to Explore Our State’s History, Both Human-made and Natural  32 ENTERTAINMENT: Old Buddies and New Kids in School: Fall Reunion with the Flat Screen  34 ART & CULTURE: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: Media Most Modern  35 AZ FUN FACTS: Arizona’s Colorful Communities and Characters  36 GIVING BACK: Heel! Heal! Desert Dogs Help Children Recover  38 MUSIC: Accessibility, Affordability: Keys to Advancing the Love of Music  41 OUTDOOR ARIZONA: Ride the Wild Autumn: Arizona Adventures Abound  42 SPORTS: Going Green in the Desert

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69 J EWELS: Ten Reasons to Not Pay Tax on Jewelry

70 S TYLE & BEAUTY: Be Décor

Savvy—Master Your Home’s Ambience!

[ RELATIONSHIPS ]

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68 FLAVOR: Heat Meets Sweet:

Crisp Grilled Shrimp and Spiced Watermelon: Mediterranean Jerk Grilled Shrimp

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62 H EALTH & FITNESS: The New

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Brown Paper Bag: MyPlate and Back-to-School Nutrition

64 G OLF: Clubface Position Up Top—Very Important

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[ BUZZ ]

56 HIGHLIGHT: Need a Night Out? Shops at Norterra Has Them!

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58 KNOW + TELL: Too Much

Capsaicin? Try the Gelato— That’ll Calm You Down!

60 HOT LIST: Something Unique for Everyone

66 AUTO TRENDS: Volkswagen

Touareg Delivers Luxury and Economy

75 TECHNOLOGY: QR Codes: What the Heck Are Those?

76 EVENT CALENDAR 81 BACK TO SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT:

Private Schools, Great Values

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 72 ASK THE VET: When Fear Is Unleashed: Managing Your Best Buddy’s Anxiety

 74 ADOPT-A-PET: Good Friends Who Need Great Homes!

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Recovery doesn’t always happen overnight.

CONTINUE THE CARE Kindred Healthcare understands that when people are discharged from a traditional hospital, they often need continued care in order to recover completely. That’s where we come in.

Doctors, case managers, social workers and family members don’t stop caring simply because their loved one or patient has changed location.

Neither do we.

Kindred offers services including aggressive, medically complex care, intensive care and shortterm rehabilitation.

To see how we care or to learn about a career with Kindred, please visit us at www.continuethecare.com.

Dedicated to Hope, Healing and Recovery

LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS • NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERS • ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS

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NORTH VALLEY ASKS

MUSIC THEATER

What is the best concert you've ever attended, and why?

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Adam Toren adam@northvalleymagazine.com Matthew Toren matthew@northvalleymagazine.com

Located in the Musical Instrument Museum

2011–2012 Concert Season Sponsored in part by:

EDITORIAL

The best concert I ever attended, hands down, was a one given by Dee Dee Bridgewater at my university's performance hall. The sound of her voice made you feel like you were hearing Ella Fitzgerald in the flesh.

John McEuen Celebrate China:

Volume 6 / Issue 5

December 11

Chengdu Performing Arts Showcase October 14 & 15

Managing Editors Crystal Huckabay crystal@northvalleymagazine.com PAVLINA TOREN PAVLINA@northvalleymagazine.com Editorial SUPERVISOR Cassaundra Brooks cbrooks@northvalleymagazine.com Copy Editor Kate Karp kate@northvalleymagazine.com Food Editor Samantha Turner Editorial Interns Alana Stroud, Bill Raznik, Rachael Blume

Nine Inch Nails, in San Antonio, Texas.

It was a huge thrill to be in front of the rail for the entire show; and with a combination of live excitement, musical prowess on display, and brilliant visuals, the show could not have been surpassed by any that year.

CONTRIBUTORS LeAnne Bagnall, Scott Bohall, Gerald Calamia, Ed Cohen, Ken Edwins, Lea Friese-Haben, Matthew Grunwald, Jon Kenton, Carol La Valley, Kevin Madness, Ben Miles, Lee Nelson, TYSON QUALLS, Greg Rubenstein, Scott Sackett, Michael Torres, Marshall Trimble, Eric Twohey, COLLEEN WAKEFIELD PHOTOGRAPHERS Photographers Michelle pelberg, Mark Susan, Caroline GODDARD ADVERTISING sales@northvalleymagazine.com 602.828.0313 MARKETING DIRECTOR Eric Twohey Art Director/PRODUCTION vanessa FRYER CIRCULATION Distribution Manager Mark Lokeli

Ahmad Jamal September 23

Battlefield Band November 4

NETWORKING

Metallica, in their hometown of San Francisco. A powerful rock 'n' roll experience orchestrated by a very talented and influential band!

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Eric Twohey 2009 Best of Business Award

Proud member of:

R. Carlos Nakai and Keola Beamer October 9

Rupa & the April Fishes September 24

View the full 2011–2012 Concert Season online MIMphx

Tickets can be purchased at MIM’s Ticket Office, online, or by phone.

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Postmaster: Please return all undeliverable copies to North Valley Magazine, 3120 W. Carefree Hwy., Ste. 1-128, Phoenix, AZ 85086. Yearly subscriptions available; six issues mailed directly to your mailbox for $19.95 per year (within the U.S.). All rights reserved. ®2010 North Valley Magazine. Printed in the USA.

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AUTUMN ALTERATIONS

Adam Toren Publisher

Fall is a season of change, and North Valley

Magazine is undergoing a couple of exciting ones! For the first time, you’ll find us on newsstands in select Barnes & Noble locations. You’ll also find a travel article exclusively on our Web site, NorthValleyMagazine.com. If you’re planning on taking off to the West Coast any time soon, you’ll definitely want to keep an eye out for this special piece, which will make its appearance within the next few weeks.

This issue, we are focused on your health.

Bret Michaels graces the cover, sporting his exclusive guitar by Dean Guitars, with whom he has recently formed a partnership.

Check out what else Michaels is up to this year and how this lifelong diabetic who had several health scares last year maintains a healthy lifestyle on the go. Next, flip to our Health & Wellness feature to learn about some of the Valley’s best medical facilities.

North Valley also consulted Avvo, Inc., for a list of the Valley’s best doctors in sixteen vital categories; check out our Best Doctors feature to see if your specialist made the list or to help you plan your next doctor visit.

Then get inspired with our Local Profile lady, a Phoenix fire captain who is back on the job two years after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

August also means that the kiddos go back to school, and we have some affordable and fashionable back-to-school looks from the Outlets at Anthem in our Fashion Feature.

With television season and series premieres coming up, we highlight some of the best and most promising offerings in Entertainment.

Entertain your friends with Chef Matthew Grunwald’s Mediterranean jerk shrimp and

spiced watermelon and then impress them with a round of golf using the new set of skills you acquired from Scott Sackett’s Golf column. Discover new adventures, learn about Valley programs, and read up on some Arizona history. There’s something for everyone, so get reading and let us know what you think by liking us on our Facebook page at facebook. com/NorthValleyMagazine and emailing editor@northvalleymagazine.com.

Cheers!

Matthew Toren Publisher

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• contributors

Golf

Auto Trends

Arizona Fun facts

Scott Sackett is a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher. Scott teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. He is also the director of instruction at the Rim Club in Payson. He splits his time equally between the two.

To reach Scott, call him at (904) 838-2721 or e-mail him at scott@northvalleymagazine.com. Visit his Web site at scottsackett.com.

Greg Rubenstein is a freelance automotive journalist and deputy editor for iZoom.com, an autoenthusiast Web site. He has been writing about and racing cars for twenty-five years. autotrends@northvalleymagazine.com

He has been called a cowboy singer, a humorist, and a storyteller. He is Arizona’s official state historian, but Marshall Trimble’s most treasured title is teacher. He hopes people will realize the importance and fun involved in Arizona history and culture. marshall@northvalleymagazine.com

Adopt-a-pet ASK THE VET

Dr. Ed Cohen has been practicing companion animal veterinary medicine since graduating from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. For the past five years, he has owned and operated Anthem Pet Medical Center. His areas of special interest are internal medicine, pain management, and adding holistic treatments to conventional medical approaches.

ART & CULTURE, MUSIC

Lee Nelson lives in the Chicago area and writes freelance for a variety of magazines, Web sites, businesses, and organizations.

She spent twenty years of her career as an award-winning features and education reporter for a daily newspaper in Iowa.

Michelle Pelberg is a Phoenix native whose passion for animals began at a very young age. Her talent for photography was not discovered until later on in her life. When not tending to her small zoo at home, she helps educate the minds of high school kids as an assistant teacher of photography. michelle@northvalleymagazine.com

Lea Friese-Haben is Arizona’s number-one dating expert. She is happily married to Cpt. Greg Haben of Southwest Airlines and has three children. Lea is a certified holistic practitioner and is a regular guest on channels 3, 10, 12, and 15. relationships@northvalleymagazine.com

Jewels

Flavor

Scott Bohall is the owner of Treasures Jewelers. The Treasures staff has won more design awards than any jeweler in Arizona. Scott is a past president and current board member of the Arizona Jewelers Association. He travels the world to find gems and speaks throughout the state on jewelry-related topics. jewels@northvalleymagazine.com

Matthew Grunwald has been whipping up culinary delights in his mother's kitchen for years and loves to bring his original recipes to a television audience on AZ Midday and Valley Dish segments. He is training at the Culinary Institute of America and plans to once again distribute a line of mouthwatering cookies through local stores very soon.

Relationships

Giving Back SPORTS

Michael Torres recently graduated magna cum laude from Texas State University with a degree in journalism. He is a freelance writer and an avid sports fan who is looking to soon become a citizen of the great state of Arizona. His sports blog is featured on sportsrantz.com and footballnation.com.

Visit his personal blog at torressports.wordpress.com.

Freelance feature writer Carol La Valley missed being an Arizona native by six months. When she was growing up, the North Valley was where she and her family went to have picnics and ride dune buggies.

She received the Outstanding Writing Award from the Arizona Newspapers Association and Arizona Press Women in 2007 and 2009. givingback@northvalleymagazine.com

Health & Fitness, Style

LeAnne Bagnall is a writer and editor from Los Angeles who specializes in arts and culture, health, and community-related topics.

Technology

Jon Kenton is principal consultant and owner of JRDR Marketing.

Originally from London, he has been living in Arizona with his family for the last eight years. Jon has worked in computing and communications for over 20 years. If it connects to a TV, camera, network, or computer, Jon has probably used it. techno@northvalleymagazine.com

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Correction Notice: Regarding June/July 2011 issue: On page 27, Bretta Nelson, the Arizona Humane Society’s (AHS) PR manager, was interpreted as having implied that their euthanasia rates go up if people don’t spay and neuter their pets. While this is true in many shelters, AHS rescues and fosters shelter animals for adoption and does not euthanize except in extreme cases. Nelson did not discuss euthanasia rates in her interview.

On pages 32–33, “World Wildlife Zoo & Aquarium” should read “Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium.”

On page 58, the two photos on the right at the bottom of the page should be captioned Kimberly Lopez and Lilah Polewka.

North Valley Magazine apologizes for the errors.

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BRET MICHAELS TAKES THE THORNS WITH THE ROSES B y C assaundra B rooks • P hotos courtesy B ret M ichaels

cottsdale resident Bret Michaels lives life to the fullest—now more so than ever. For the last twenty-five years, people have known him as the front man for Poison, one of the most celebrated rock bands of all time, and for the past ten years as a solo artist as well. Despite the typical rock ’n’ roll rough patches, the band, known for hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Something to Believe In,” has maintained its chemistry and its love for rock ‘n’ roll, charting ten singles in the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100, releasing eight studio albums and four live albums, and selling over 30 million albums worldwide. In May, they kicked off the summer with the Poison 25th Anniversary Tour.

In more recent years, Michaels has emerged with a career containing many facets: spokesperson, reality TV star, film producer, writer, director, talent judge, philanthropist, and father. Fans of Donald Trump’s hit NBC reality series Celebrity Apprentice will recognize Michaels as last year’s Season 3 winner. The show afforded Michaels the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a cause near and dear to him: diabetes research and aid. A lifelong diabetic, his is the face of the American Diabetes Association. Michaels donates a generous portion of his time, money, and support to a number of diabetes charities. Through Apprentice, Michaels also created Snapple’s number-one selling diet drink, Tropa-Rocka Tea. Apprentice wasn’t Michaels’s first foray into the world of reality TV. His search for love brought VH1 audiences Rock of Love with Bret Michaels and its subsequent sequels. While the show failed to bring Michaels lasting love, his 2010 series, Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It, chronicled his romantic reunion with Kristi Lynn Gibson, the mother of his daughters Raine and Jorja, to whom he proposed in the season finale that aired in December.

The family of four enjoys spending time at their Scottsdale home.

Michaels recently combined his appreciation for Arizona and his devotion to good causes with the May Rock the Waterfront concert that benefited Phoenix Children’s

Hospital and The Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale. Arizona residents relished a solid set list of fan favorites and Michaels’s distinct rock persona that can’t be copied.

His philanthropy touches Arizona in other ways, too; earlier this year, he performed at Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night and donated $20,000 of his own money to the Muhammed Ali Foundation. He also raised more than $200,000 for the Barrow Brain Tumor Foundation through a star-studded dinner at his own home; he also supports the Camelot Therapeutic ranch, which provides services at no charge to adults and children with disabilities.

While 2010 brought Michaels to new levels of professional success and personal happiness, it also brought him major health issues. His emergency appendectomy, massive brain hemorrhage, and warning stroke that alerted doctors to a hole in his heart were well documented in the media. Arizona shared the unfortunate spotlight, as some of the country’s foremost surgeons and doctors treated him at a local hospital.

Happily, 2011 is summing up to be a much kinder albeit jam-packed year. His health is restored, and he’s formed a new partnership with Dean Guitars. Combined with the inaugural Bret Michaels Rock Hard Ride Hard cash prize for the “toughest, most tenacious supercross rider of the season,” a four-day Bret Michaels Rock Your World Super Cruise coming up in November, and more projects and ventures forever on the horizon, he’s showing no interest in slowing down or taking it easy. Bret Michaels will continue to rock hard, give back, and get creative for years to come.

North Valley Magazine: You are known across the country as a big supporter of the American Diabetes Association. Can you explain your history with the disorder?

Brett Michaels: Well, I’ve been diabetic since I was 6 years old, and it’s a huge part of who I am and why I do what I do—why I’m driven and the way I live my life. I

I work out a little, listen to some of my favorite tunes, and then do my vocal warm-up. These are the things that really psyche me up—a little bit of mental and physical preparation can go a long way, so I’m ready to go give it 200 percent every night.

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will say that it’s made me very conscious of my health and that maybe if I hadn’t been in the shape I’m in, my health problems this year might have gotten the best of me. Because of being a diabetic, I’m constantly monitoring myself, and to live the lifestyle I live with this disease, you have to be alert and aware all the time.

And you have to keep yourself fit— there’s no getting around that. So, in a lot of ways, being a diabetic has probably saved my life in that it forced me to learn how to live my life healthfully, despite the world of excess that I’ve lived in.

Anytime you achieve something like that, it gives you the confidence to go after more.

NVM: How did it feel to donate more than $600,000 to the cause when you competed in (and won) Celebrity Apprentice?

BM: Winning Celebrity Apprentice was just unbelievably awesome. I had the best time—and I was excited to show the world that I’m driven and determined and a hard worker....Anytime you achieve something like that, it gives you the confidence to go after more. And the fact that I was working to support diabetes research and that my winnings were [going] to a cause that’s so important to me—that was a huge motivator. To be able to give to diabetes research and draw support and attention to the cause on that scale was just wonderful.

And because of Apprentice, I formed a partnership with Snapple and have the highest-grossing diet drink on their roster.

And from there, I am doing work with Ford, Dean Guitars, and a lot of other things you will come to see soon.

NVM: What was it like to film The Apprentice? Is it as grueling as it looks?

BM: It was demanding, it was grueling, and I learned so much in the process.

When people ask me what it takes to win, I tell them this: You’ve got to work hard, delegate, and be able to perform on a fume, because you don’t eat a whole lot and you don’t sleep a whole lot, and that’s the deal.

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I had an amazing experience on the show, but it was never for a minute easy.

NVM: You’ve been touring with Poison and Mötley Crüe this year for your band’s twenty-fifth anniversary and are now beginning a tour with your

solo band. Can you tell me about a typical day during the tour? What time do you wake up?

BM: Sometimes I wake up as early as 6 a.m. to do live morning radio interviews.

Sometimes I sleep until noon, if I’ve been

up late—the meet-and-greets and appearances can go as late as 3 or 4 a.m.

But honestly, there really is no “typical day” for me during the tour, and that’s the beauty of being out on the road—every day is different. And it’s always an adventure.

NVM: Do you work out during the day?

BM: Absolutely. I work out every single day. I have a whole gym on the bus, and it’s a part of my regular routine. As a diabetic, I have to be mindful of my health 24/7, so hitting the gym for me is as

much a part of my daily routine as brushing my teeth.

NVM: When do you start rehearsing?

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together a few days before the tour starts and go over things, but my guys are like machines. We will go in from time to time at sound check and go over some new stuff to add to the set, but again, we don’t do a huge amount of rehearsing. We have been together as Poison for twentyfive years, and my solo band has been playing together for almost ten. What it really comes down to is the chemistry, and no amount of rehearsing can ever give you that.

NVM: What are some of the perils of sound checks?

BM: You know, I have a great crew, and every day they work extremely hard at

getting it right before I get there. When I step up to check, it’s usually perfect, so I’m hugely grateful to have such a great crew behind me.

NVM: How do you get ready for the show?

BM: I don’t have a set routine, but I do things that make me feel good and put me in the right state of mind for the show. I work out a little, listen to some of my favorite tunes, and then do my vocal warm-up. These are the things that really psyche me up—a little bit of mental and physical preparation can go a long way, so I’m ready to go give it 200 percent every night.

BM: I’m only getting started. I have a ton of great projects in the works. And it’s definitely going to be another whirlwind year for me. As soon as my summer tour with Poison and Mötley Crüe is over, I go straight back out with the solo band, and we will go right on through 2012. I just partnered with Dean Guitars to create my own line of signature guitars. I always use Dean Guitars on tour, so I’m really excited to be working with them to create my own line. I have my autobiography, Roses & Thorns, coming out soon, and I’ll also be releasing a solo album this fall called Get Your Rock On. I released a compilation album last May with Poison called Get Your Rock On, and I also worked on the latest Kidz Bop CD called Monster Ballads—my daughters, Raine and Jorja, and I did a rerecording of “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.”

And there are always dozens of more things I want to do, more projects. Tom Petty once said, “You never slow down, you never get old”— that line has served me well thus far, so I definitely don’t plan on slowing down any time soon.

For additional information, including tour dates, merchandise, updates, and more, visit bretmichaels.com.

I will say that it’s made me very conscious of my health and that maybe if I hadn’t been in the shape I’m in, my health problems this year might have gotten the best of me.

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Whether you need a great heart surgeon, a pediatric dentist, or a long-term acute-care center, the Phoenix area provides it all with comprehensive and compassionate health care. These awardwinning facilities with state-of-the-art procedures and equipment help patients lead quality lives.

Here are four of the best:

John C. Lincoln Health Network If you need anything health related, you can probably find it through the John C. Lincoln Health Network. This health-care organization includes two award-winning hospitals, John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital and the John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital. Both are accredited chest paint centers and offer many inpatient and outpatient services.

The North Mountain Hospital was the first in the Valley to be granted Magnet Status—the highest designation for nursing care by the American Nurses Association.

The hospital also is one of the few facilities in the nation conducting clinical research trial studies through its Advanced Interventional Pulmonary program. It uses new noninvasive procedures for pulmonary patients.

John C. Lincoln’s Deer Valley campus is the first Arizona hospital to have a digital imaging system called the AXIOM Artis dTA. It allows doctors to create detailed 3-D images through a combined CT scan and angiographic features. The hospital also houses Mendy’s Place, the North Valley’s only children’s emergency center.

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munity service organization called Desert Mission, many specialty clinics, a health foundation, and hundreds of dedicated physicians, nurses, and other medical staff.

The Presbyterian Church opened up Desert Mission in 1927 to help financially struggling families with their health and social problems. Many people from around the country with tuberculosis and other respiratory problems began migrating to the mission and to Phoenix to restore their health with the warm, dry weather. That small mission has grown into the large hospital network people recognize today.

Just two years ago, the John C. Lincoln Breast Health Research Center opened.

The facility has already been designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Only 7 percent of similar centers in the country

earn this recognition.

The John C. Lincoln Health Network is continuously moving forward in the field of health and wellness, developing, acquiring, and establishing new equipment, facilities, programs, medical professionals, and services that expand the reach of the network.

John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital 19829 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027-4002 (623) 879-6100 jcl.com/deervalley John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital 250 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020-2914 (602) 943-2381 jcl.com/northmountain

Kindred Healthcare Inc. Kindred Healthcare Inc. prides itself on providing hope, promoting healing, and preserving patients’ dignity. Employees help people get through traumatic hard times just as they did for 37-year-old Debra and her family.

Debra had already been through many medical issues in her life, including a seizure disorder, mental retardation, and childhood meningitis. Her mother and sister provided her with home care, since she could not care for herself.

The young woman had been on a ventilator for two years, and her physician and family felt she could be weaned off it. The goal was to slowly take her off the ventilator and send her home on a tracheotomy collar. However, things advanced for Debra at Kindred. As the respiratory team made progress on her airway, the speech therapist worked on her feeding. In a couple of weeks, the Kindred team was able to cap Debra’s trachea and take her off oxygen a few days later. She came home a happier and less anxious person.

If you or someone in your family requires long-term acute hospital care as Debra does, Kindred Healthcare offers three Phoenix-area long-term acute care hospitals in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Peoria.

Kindred is ranked as one of the top 150 private employers in the United States. The Fortune 500 company also has been named one of Fortune magazine’s Most Admired Healthcare Companies for three straight years. Its headquarters is located in Kentucky and has a $6 billion annual revenue, 76,000 employees, and 121 long-term acute hospitals throughout the country. When patients are asked to rate their experience at Kindred, 91 percent say they would recommend Kindred. kindredhealthcare.com Phoenix 40 E. Indianola Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 280-7000 khphoenix.com Scottsdale 11250 N. 92nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 391-4040 khscottsdale.com Peoria 13216 N. Plaza Del Rio Blvd.

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Abrazo Health Care Abrazo Health Care wants to help its patients’ overall health improve through prevention, education, treatment, or surgery.

The health care system offers six hospitals and twenty primary care offices to keep Phoenixarea citizens living better quality lives and keep them healthy.

The five acute care hospitals include Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale; West Valley Hospital in Goodyear; and Maryvale, Phoenix Baptist, and Paradise Valley, all in Phoenix.

The Arizona Heart Hospital is located on the campus of the Phoenix Baptist Hospital.

In addition, Abrazo operates the Arizona Heart Institute, an affiliate of the Abrazo Medical Group. It opened in 1971 and continues to be a leading provider of the latest diagnostic technologies in one convenient location for heart health prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Dr. Grayson Wheatley, a cardiovascular surgeon from the institute, helped pioneer a new laser simulator device from Spectranetics that will help educate doctors on advanced treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

The Phoenix Baptist and West Valley hospitals can provide the best in emergency care for those who arrive with stroke symptoms.

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for people to get a listing of medical facilities and health information with a search on their phone and has therefore partnered with iTriage® to provide an interactive app that can be downloaded free.

Abrazohealth.com Arizona Heart Hospital 1930 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 532-1000 Arrowhead Hospital 18701 N. 67th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85308 (623) 561-1000 Maryvale Hospital 5102 W. Campbell Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85031 (623) 848-5000 Paradise Valley Hospital 3929 E. Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 923-5000 Phoenix Baptist Hospital 2000 W. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85015 (602) 249-0212 West Valley Hospital 13677 W. McDowell Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395 (623) 882-1500

Visits to the dentist should be positive experiences for children so that they will continue to seek out dental care throughout their lives and maintain healthy mouths.

The West Valley Pediatric Dentistry office in Anthem keeps things child friendly with bright colors, comforting dentists and staff, and a safe and trusting environment.

Even their Web site offers an array of bright, popping colors, animation, and music to show the softer, more fun side of dentistry.

Parents of infants with new teeth are encouraged to make appointments to get information on proper cleaning and nutrition and to start familiarizing the child with the dental office.

One of West Valley’s specialties includes working with children and adults with special needs. They routinely help children and adults with autism, mental retardation, seizure disorders, cleft lips and palettes, cerebral palsy, and other special needs.

The dental team works as partners with the parents of all ages of children to provide individualized care to each child, whether they need to be educated on proper brushing or require extensive orthodontic procedures. West Valley uses the latest technological advances in the dental and medical fields to help maintain a high-quality dental experience.

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Skilled for Survival:

Fire Captain Crystal Rezzonico Shares a Lesson on Life Healing B y L e A nne B agnall

For 23-year veteran Captain Crystal Rezzonico of Phoenix’s Station 60 Fire Department, timing is everything. Not only is the renowned fire captain accustomed to working under the pressures of precise timing when it comes to her risk-taking career but she also spends a great deal of her present time in her long-term rehabilitation and recovery efforts after suffering a traumatic brain injury two years ago.

On Monday, August 10, 2009, Capt.

Rezzonico and her team at Station 60 were responding to a house fire near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue when their fire truck was struck by a sedan traveling approximately 70 mph, resulting in an eight-car collision. Rezzonico was ejected from her safety restraints and landed yards away from the crash, her head striking the curb.

“Timing is number one in my world,” Rezzonico reflects. “My accident happened to occur right next to John C. Lincoln, which holds one of the best neurological departments in the region, and I was transported to the hospital within eight minutes following the actual explosion of that accident. I lucked out—I had two paramedics on the truck with me; I had somebody treating me within minutes. And the amazing neurosurgeon who ended up treating me, Dr. Jonathan Hott, happened to be on shift at that particular moment. That doesn’t happen for every single person—I’m truly blessed.”

Having pondered whether her outcome would have been different under other circumstances, Rezzonico concluded that the stars were in alignment for her for a reason: She was to live and make a difference.

After five different emergency brain surgeries to treat the large blood clot inside her cranium and multiple head injuries, a two-week

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coma, and a body riddled with broken bones, doctors initially cautioned Rezzonico’s family that the life of the resilient fire captain would most likely never be the same again. But Rezzonico wasn’t going down that easily. Even though she remained unresponsive for two months following the accident, she describes “knowing” that her loved ones were there by her side in the hospital, fighting for her.

“That hope made me never want to give up,” Rezzonico says. She ascribes the diligent support of her colleagues, the undying love of her family, and the excellent staff at the hospital as the causes for her survival.

Today, Rezzonico’s doctors are calling her their “miracle patient.” Now she loves life more than ever and embraces every minute of it, appreciating that she has persistently been surrounded by loved ones throughout her difficult and remarkable journey. Rezzonico, although still undergoing regular neurological and physical therapies at nearby Barrow Neurological Institute and John C. Lincoln–North Mountain, is back on the job in full force.

Her miraculous recovery has proven a true testament to the human will to survive.

Rezzonico defied all expectations—regaining her vision, speech, coordination, and ability to walk—and continues to improve. Yet Rezzonico thinks that her “miracle” could be just one of many and wants her story to inspire others. She’s now working in conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of America and visiting current trauma patients at John C.

Lincoln in the hope that her recovery will help encourage public awareness of traumatic brain injuries and potentially push legislation for better, faster access to treatment for such serious conditions.

“The new neurological world has so many wonderful opportunities compared to even five years ago, when we didn’t fully understand that the brain’s damage is not done after an initial injury,” Rezzonico says.

“Our poor grandparents would suffer something like a stroke, and unfortunately their life was over. They’d be a vegetable, and that was that. We didn’t understand that recovery was possible with swift timing.” With her recovery occurring around the same time as that of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Rezzonico finds that this is the perfect time to share her lessons on the vital importance of emergency care for all brain injuries. “The damages can be unforeseen and go unnoticed, when it’s too late,” Rezzonico says. “The term head injury can sound so scary at first, but there are so many beautiful opportunities with the recovery process.”

As grim as her outlook once was, Rezzonico considers her traumatic experience nothing short of a blessing. In concurrence with the two-year anniversary of the accident, she plans on competing in the World Police and Fire Olympics in New York this year, “not necessarily to win but mostly to show what happens when we never give up.”

What’s important to Rezzonico now? “The feeling of having my life back,” she says. “Life is just too short to let the little things even take your time.” If nearly losing her life is a little thing to Rezzonico, there’s no way that the “big things” could deter her from anything.

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Two Cool Ways to Explore Our State’s History, Both Human-made and Natural B Y C A S S A U N D R A B R O O K S • P h o t os ( o f A r i z ona M i l i t ary M us e um ) cour t e sy A r i z ona M i l i t ary M us e um

Arizona Military Museum

We all know the East Coast is rich in history and offers a wealth of historic sites and museums. However, Arizona has its own distinct place in the history of the United States as well as its share of must-see sites. For over a quarter of a century, the Arizona Military Museum has presented the public with a way to investigate our state’s contribution to the armed forces and military affairs both here and abroad; in September, the building again opens its doors to the public. The adobe building that houses the museum began as a Depression-era public works project before serving as a National Guard arsenal and then a maintenance shop for a nearby POW camp during World War II. It maintains its ties to the National Guard to this day, as the private nonprofit Arizona National Guard Historical Society operates the museum.

Its president, Joe Abodeely, didn't actively seek his position, but after thirty years in charge of the museum, he is passionate about his work. He says that visitors should expect to learn history tracing back to the Spanish conquistadors and on up through the present, touching on conflicts with the natives of the land, territorial disputes, national and state emergencies, and widespread wars that affected the state—including the Civil War, both world wars, and more recent limited wars such as the Vietnam War. The museum houses impressive collections of books, records, memorabilia, military orders and maps, weapons, and much more.

Check out twenty-five authentic exhibits that include a large weapons display and an actual UH-1M Army combat helicopter flown in Vietnam.

Visiting the Arizona Military Museum is an excellent (and free) way to see our preserved history as well as to remember those who have served our country well and those who have lost their lives doing so. If you are interested in doing more than visiting, consider purchasing a membership, volunteering your time and skills, or donating or lending to the museum military artifacts you may own or have access to.

Located at 5636 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 1–4 p.m. (starting in September). To arrange student and other group tours, learn how you can help out, or get additional information, call (602) 267-2676 or (602) 253-2378. azdema.gov/museum

Cave Explorations

Get a taste of a very different kind of history and go gaga over geology down south. Tour Colossal Cave, which was “discovered” in 1879. The cave, although dormant and no longer growing crystal formations because of a lack of water, still features some spectacular preserved stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone. It’s a cool (70-degree!) way to enjoy Arizona and learn something, too. A llow an hour and a half to behold the underground natural beaut y.

C olos sa l Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail off the I-10 at exit 279 in Tucson. Expect to spend a little cash—park-use fees are $5 per car, $12 per adult, and $6.50 per child (ages 5 to 12). Children 5 and under are free. Save a little with a military discount. (520) 647-7275, (520) 647-7121, or colossalcave.com.

Next, be sure to hit Kartchner Caverns State Park to check out one of the Southwest’s natural treasures. Not all of Earth’s gems can be worn as jewelry! In the 1970s, two Tucson cave enthusiasts were the first humans to discover this living cave, and ever since then, its pristine conditions have been preserved. Calcite formations continue to grow, and multicolored cave formations just might make you gasp in awe. To be sure you get a chance to enjoy it, make reservations ahead of time and expect to pay a park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle. Park for free with a tour reservation: Rotunda/Throne Room and Big Room tour prices vary by tour and age. Children under 6 are not permitted in the Big Room. Don’t bother bringing a camera or video equipment, as they are not allowed, but do set aside at least three hours to explore the entire park. The park is located at 2980 S. Hwy. 90 in Benson. Call (520) 586-4100 or (520) 589-CAVE for hours and prices and to make reservations. explorethecaverns.com AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2011 North Valley

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Old Buddies and New Kids in School: Fall Reunion with the Flat Screen

By CASSAUNDRA BROOKS

CASSAUNDRA'S PICKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . + TV

I just can’t quite subscribe to some of the ratings and award-show favorites like Modern Family (perhaps I’m too old-fashioned), Glee (great musical numbers, but couldn’t stomach the story lines for more than a season), Grey’s Anatomy (after sleeping through the entire character roster, can the main characters still not find happiness with anyone?), and Breaking Bad (real life is serious enough). Then again, I can’t watch everything! I give most shows a shot, but however strong a particular series’ ratings might be, it still attracts a minority of the TV-viewing audience—tastes vary. I’m a sucker for character-driven procedurals, and although I place comedies like Community and Raising Hope on my must-see list, I’m still looking for the next Frasier. The following are some of my picks for returning and new shows this fall:

Returning shows:

New shows: Castle (ABC Mondays, 10/9 CT) Det. Kate Beckett can’t die (let’s be realistic here), but you know that her brush with death is going to complicate things—especially if she heard Castle’s declaration of love. Season 4, which picks up about ten minutes later, also introduces a new precinct captain (RIP, Captain Montgomery).

NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS Tuesdays, 9/8 CT) After tuning in to see who might be a traitor at the D.C. Office (DiNozzo investigates!), keep an eye on the “Eye” to see what becomes of the LA undercover team, all of whom quit their jobs and followed their leader, Hetty, to Romania, where Agent Callen is shocked to get a glimpse of his own origins.

Chuck ( N BC Fr idays, 8/7 CT) Team Bartowski quit the C I-Mon d a y s a n d moved to...Fridays.

Chuck and Sarah, now loaded, bought the Buy More, Morgan is now the Intersect (oh, dear), and the team will battle the bad guys without government backing.

The fifth and final season should bow out with charm, romance, hilarity, and serious spy activity!

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New Girl (FOX Tuesdays, 9/8 CT) Zooey Deschanel, sister to Bones’s leading lady and half of the awesome indie band She & Him, lends her adorable, quirky personality to a new comedy about a woman who moves in with three single guys after a tough breakup.

Terra Nova (FOX Mondays, 8/7 CT) The premiere was post poned to accommodate visual effects implementations, so regardless of whether you dig dinosaurs, this larger-than-life premise should be worth a look, if only to gawk at the special effects or help the wildly expensive show to break even.

Ringer (CW, Tuesdays, 9/8 CT) Sarah Michelle Gellar (Prinze) returns to television. Buff y is back—sort of. Fans of the Whedonverse are swooning, and while the CW panders to a certain audience, this show might attract some new viewers with its story of estranged twin sisters. Bridget, on the run from the mob, takes over her sister Siobhan’s identity and life when Siobhan mysteriously disappears.

For full schedules of premiere dates and times for new and returning shows, visit network Web sites or check out sites like TVLine.com and TV.com.

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ANOTHER SIDE OF ARIZONA: ANOTHER SIDE OF YOU

What: West Side Story Where: ASU Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 When: Sept. 27–Oct. 2 Why: The well-known music is reason enough to see this classic tale of starcrossed lovers in a world where opposites attract and worlds collide.

Tickets: (480) 965-3434 or asugammage.com/shows + Music

Support local talent! You can find them many places, from restaurants, cafés, and coffee spots to clubs, community events, and marketplaces. The Shops at Norterra, Desert Ridge, and El Pedregal sometimes host bands, musicians, and singers, and you can find and follow many of them on social networking sites like Twitter, where they post upcoming gigs. Check out localband.net to keep tabs on the local music scene. + Movies

What: The Help (PG-13) When: August 12 W hy: Emma Stone, Viola Dav is, a nd Br yce Da l las Howard are certainly draws, but it is hoped that this story of a young white woman in early 1960s Mississippi who writes stories about the plights of African American domestic servants just before the Civil Rights revolution will be poignant, accurate, and even entertaining. Based on Kathryn Stockett's novel. + Books

Branch out! Pick up a book that is outside your favorite genre.

Almost anyone can publish nowadays, which sometimes means we get popular garbage and hidden gems. There are reputable lists and acquaintances to consult, but I enjoy physically browsing bookstore shelves. You can’t always judge a book by its cover, but it’s a starting point! Try some nonfiction about or by one of your favorite celebrities or historical figures, tackle one of those classics you were too defiant to read in high school, read the story on which your favorite movie was based—anything! Reading is learning.

Expand your horizons, get a new perspective and develop appreciation for the written word. Is buying books not in the budget? Libraries are not yet a thing of the past (never should be)— and sometimes they have music and movies to check out for free as well!

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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: Media Most Modern B y L ee N elson

The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary

Art (SMoCA) touts its presence as a place that shows what is going on in international contemporary art. Its motto is “Art is a verb at SMoCA: look, feel, think.”

SMoCA was designed by acclaimed Arizona architect Will Bruder, whose other major projects include the Phoenix Central Library and the Nevada Museum of Art. Expect to oooh and aaah a lot as you stroll from room to room. You’ll see some of the most innovative, inspiring contemporary art, architecture, and design around, with every example brought in from around the globe. All of it will engage and surprise you.

The museum annually showcases ten to fourteen special exhibitions as well as several permanent installations, one of which is a 65-foot-long curtain of glass called Scrim Wall, designed by James Carpenter Design Associates. The ever-changing season of exhibitions and art learning experiences are a hit not only with adults but also with children using their hands-on activities.

“Other museums may occasionally present a contemporary exhibition, but SMoCA

James Turrell — “Knight Rise,” 2001 Venetian plaster, stainless steel, concrete, neon A “skyspace” commissioned by Scottsdale Public Art for the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Also pictured: Will P. Bruder, SMoCA architect. Photo courtesy Claire Warden.

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does nothing else,” says Tim Rodgers, director. “Our focus a l low s you to experience the best contemporary art currently being made and shown in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and our own city.

William P. Bruder – Architect ltd.

Museum of Contemporary Art We connect you Scottsdale Photo by Bill Timmerman to the conversations occurring in major cultural centers, private salons, and in-the-know coffee shops.”

This fall, Jean Shin and Brian Ripel, New York-based artists whose work has appeared in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as well as other cities, will create an installation specifically for SMoCA. The art they create will be shown in Scottsdale for a three-month period and will draw visitors worldwide.

“Visit us, and you will find yourself on the cutting edge,” Rodgers adds.

The museum hosts many educational programs for all ages and touches more than 14,000 people a year. More than 100 volunteers present on-site and outreach programs that include gallery tours, nearby sculpture park tours, and outreach programs at venues throughout the community. SMoCA also offers artist residencies, lectures, classes, workshops, family days, after-hours events, art trips, and slide presentations.

Supporting and enticing the Frank Lloyd Wrights and Picassos of tomorrow are part of the plan at SMoCA. In fact, the young@art gallery is operated by the education department of SMoCA. It is devoted entirely to the creative work by area youth.

It is located within the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, immediately adjacent to SMoCA at 7380 E. 2nd Street.

Admission is free. The museum also has an ongoing regional exhibition series show-

casing the talent of artists working in the southwest corner of the United States called “southwestNET.” For “living art,” you can comfortably experience the colorful Arizona sunsets comfortably in the cool air inside the James Turrell Skyspace at the museum and toast them with a drink on the AZ 88 patio.

Art museums are meant to make you think. SMoCA wants you to enjoy, smile, and come away with a better knowledge of what contemporary art is all about.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 E. Second St. in Scottsdale.

Admission: adults $7, students $5, and free for SMoCA members and children 15 and under.

Admission is free for everyone Thursdays. Visit (480) 874-4666 or smoca.org for hours and further information on exhibits and programs.

Future exhibits include: Through Oct. 2 – Us versus Them and Masters of Collective Reality, a look beyond superheroes and villains to comic artists.

Through Oct. 16 – Lead Pencil Studio’s Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo created Extended Collapse, which references the museum’s former existence as a United Artist Cinema.

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Up near Wikieup i s a pl a c e called Nothing.

It used to have a saloon called the Ain’t Much Bar, a population of four, a sign proclaiming the citizens had “Hope for Nothing, Faith in Nothing, Believed in Nothing, Worked at Nothing,” and a town motto of “All for Nothing.”

Speak ing of hope, out in t he deserts of western Arizona is a town named Hope, and there’s a sign on the outskirts that says, “If you can read this sign, your [sic] now beyond Hope.”

The citizens of another desert town grew tired of tourists asking why anybody would choose to live there, so they named the place “Why.” Now you know Why! South of Prescott is a place called “No Where.” Biggest issue facing the inhabitants is whether to spell it Nowhere or No Where.

Back around 1900, the largest family living in Strawberry was named Peach.

The annual Corn Festival isn’t held at Cornville but down the road a few miles at Camp Verde.

The other day as I was driving into Gila Bend, I saw an old billboard that said “Welcome to Gila Bend: Home of 170 0 Friendly Folks and Five Old Crabs.” I stopped off at the Space Age Restaurant and asked the waitress if any of the old crabs were still around.

“We’ll always have five more

old crabs,” she said, “because we elect five new ones every year.” Turns out it’s an honor, and she went on to say that a couple of years ago, a teenage girl was chosen as one of the old crabs.

Down in Bisbee, Walter Swan wrote a book titled Me ’n Henry, a story about h i m a nd h is b e st friend growing up in the old mining town. He couldn’t find a publisher, so he self-published. He couldn’t find a store to carry it, so he rented a building on Brewery Gulch and opened his own bookstore. He called it the One Book Bookstore and carried only his own book.

Word got out, and people came from everywhere to purchase a copy of Me ’n Henry.

I have one on my bookshelf. He would up selling thousands of copies. Now, that’s what I call an entrepreneur!

W hen Hol ly wood decided to make a movie of the Broadway play Oklahoma, they couldn’t f ind a location in the Sooner State that resembled Ok lahoma in 1907. Someone suggested southern Arizona, so the cast and crew headed for Santa Cruz County.

Oklahomans were outraged almost as much as Texans were when the John Wayne f ilm Red

River was filmed in Cochise County a few years earlier. With Red River, there was a small problem: Most of the rivers in Texas have water in them, and Arizona’s don’t. The tiny San Pedro River had to be transformed into a big river so they could film a herd of cattle crossing. They solved the problem by damming up the river until enough water backed up to have a believable river crossing.

There was a small problem or two creating Oklahoma in Arizona, too. Corn wouldn’t grow “high as an elephant’s eye,” so the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture developed some hybrid corn to fill the bill. Peach trees had to be imported from California, along with fake peaches made of wax. Scenes had to be shot early in the morning before the fruit melted on the trees.

Since the cast and crew were lodging in Nogales, the generous citizens of the border town agreed to let the state of Oklahoma annex their town until the filming was done. Thus, for a time, Nogales was officially in Oklahoma.

Located between the towns of Snowflake and Taylor is Bellybutton, Arizona.

It’s the home of the Naval Cattle Company.

The late state senator Jake Flake explained to me that since the ranch was midway between the two towns, his dad dubbed it Bellybutton and proclaimed himself mayor.

Hard as we Arizonans try, though, we can’t quite match Texas, which hosts the town of Buck Naked. Folks there posted a sign that reads “Next Time You Come through Buck Naked, Stop and Say Howdy.”

He has been called a cowboy singer, a humorist, and a storyteller, and he's Arizona’s official state historian, but Marshall Trimble’s most treasured title is teacher. He hopes people will realize the importance and fun involved in Arizona history and culture. marshall@northvalleymagazine.com AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2011 North Valley

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“I have to wash my hands!” he commanded, looking back and forth in his excitement from Hena and PCH volunteer Julie Loring, who had the hand sanitizer at the ready.

Kyson rubbed his hands and each finger, his palms, and the tops before reaching out to pet Hena’s soft golden fur.

The drainage tube and bag from a recent surgery do not hinder Kyson as he rummages through Hena’s bag. “What’s this?” he asks

“He got the biggest smile on his face. It made me feel good. I do think this program has helped Kyson’s recovery.”

Hena’s owner and trainer Jan Newman as he picks up a spare leash. “That’s for going byebye,” she says. Kyson bypasses that remark with “I want to give him a treat.” Newman gives Kyson the treat, and he holds out his hand to Hena, but the canine doesn’t take the treat until she has made eye contact with Newman and hears the release command.

Kyson is busy for the next few minutes, throwing a spongy football across the room for Hena to retrieve, clapping in delight when she makes a basket.

When Kyson came out of surgery a few weeks back, a therapy dog parked himself on the bed and licked his hand. “He got the biggest smile on his face,” mother Andrea Gunnell says. “It made me feel good. I do think this program has helped Kyson’s recovery.”

Although the décor of this hospital was designed in vibrant color combinations, lights that shed bright patterns in some of the large hallways, and child-friendly murals that give it a festive feel, it is still a hospital,

VS hone their skills in a calm environment before being able to work 90 minutes to a couple of hours a day making the visits that PCH’s Animal Assisted Therapy Program coordinator Mary Lou Jennings describes as “spontaneous” and “strategic.” Before rounds, Jennings and the medical staff discuss which young patients might benefit the most from a visit on a particular day. The patients become active, and the sooner they are active, the sooner they generally will be discharged. with odors, machines, and people that may Israel Primero needed to walk to get evseem strange to a child. But a therapy dog erything circulating and to digest the food can help bridge this strangeness across to he eats postsurgery. Israel is in control of familiarity. Hena, a Labrador-golden reHena’s leash, and his triever mix, received brother Marco pushes her certification as a Even a child behind the the IV pole as they therapy dog in 2005 and is one of about glass wall of an ICU room walk. The playrooms the children and dogs forty such dogs that can be given the option pass by are an added entice children out to use a remote control enticement to activity. of t he miasma of to power a vehicle on the Patient safety is the their hospital stay. A therapy animal in any other side of the glass for first goal, but the healing of therapy runs a setting must be well the dog to chase. close second. Even a behaved, responsive, child behind the glass and not aggressive. wall of an ICU room can be given the option All of the dogs in PCH’s program have exto use a remote control to power a vehicle perience in health-care settings such as longon the other side of the glass for the dog to term care facilities. This way, they become chase. “Therapy animals give patients a few desensitized to slippery tile floors and the minutes removed from this setting, or their beeps of medical equipment. The animals anxiety or pain,” Jennings says. “A patient can exercise their right to say no to the interaction, and at least they have had a feeling of control.”

In the seven years Jennings has coordinated the program, she has had cats and a bunny helping children heal, but right now it is all doggie on the wall of pet therapists—Tiger the shih tzu, Queenie the Welsh corgi, Milo the Bouvier, Willie the standard poodle, Sam the keeshond, and Ranger the Bernese mountain breed are among the furry portraits. And, of course, there’s Hena.

If you’d like to get involved in assisting the program, the inaugural Desert Dog Dash kicks off in July. Each of the dogs will have a fund-raising team that other dogs can join, and as the team runs farther, the donations grow. Look for a link on phoenixchildrens.com.

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The Phoenix Conservatory of Music doesn’t

care where someone lives, how much talent he or she has, or how much money is in the bank account. The nonprofit organization’s mission is simply to deliver the power of music to everyone.

Besides private lessons in many areas of music, the Conservatory branches out to the community to fill in the gaps of music education where needed. The Conservatory moved into a different facility three years ago, and it now reaches out to 46 different sites, including schools, parks and recreation departments, libraries, and museums.

“We’ve been around since 1998,” says the Conservatory’s executive director, Regina Nixon. “Our founder, Bonnie Lou Toigo Coleman, was the head of guitar studies at Glendale Community College, and she was seeing a gradual decrease in the readiness of college-level students preparing for a professional career in music education or performance.”

Back then, the organization operated from the back of Music and Record Surplus by the Metro Center. They offered private

lessons and facilitated a small amount of community programming. In 2004, Coleman retired, and Nixon was promoted to head the organization. Now, programming extends from 6-month-old babies and their families up through senior citizens.

“We believe every person has the potential to enjoy and create music,” Nixon says.

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“Arizona schools do not offer music instruction until fourth through sixth grades. It’s not bad, but not great. We all know the developmental assets when babies’ brains are still developing are huge. We want parents to learn to interact with their children in a musical way for a building of a lifelong love for music.”

Two years ago, the Conservatory branched out even more and became a Berklee City Music Network School. At the heart of the partnership with this Boston-based college is PULSE (Pre-University Learning Systems Experience). This opportunity gives students a hip urban college preparatory curriculum that is completely interactive. Online instruction is readily available wherever the students are located. All it takes is a log-in, and they’re ready to take notes and use them to learn.

The Conservatory competitively prices private and group lessons, and they can be considerably lower than other community programs. For instance, for-profit music teachers charge $30 to $40 for a half-hour lesson; the Conservatory’s rate is $18. The group lessons are even less—$10 to $12 a week, with small class sizes. Students get additional benefits such as the PULSE program, free tickets to events, and discounted

prices to seasonal events, many performances, and recitals.

The programming is available to the students in their own neighborhoods and communities. More than 2,000 students throughout the area are involved in the Conservatory’s programming each year. Of those, only 300 are enrolled in private lessons.

Many of the music programs are brought to the students inside their own schools or as after-school programs in nearby recreation and community centers.

“One of our goals is to build skills sets to make these students better people and give them the skills to be successful for the workforce of the future,” Nixon says. She comments that in today’s school systems, too much focus is placed on tests in which only one answer can be correct.

“In the real world, there are lots of answers and lots of questions we are still discovering,” Nixon says. “The arts, including music, teach all of that. It makes students think creatively and outside the box.”

The Phoenix Conservatory of Music is located at 7801 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Ste. 6, in Phoenix. (602) 353-9900. phoenixconservatoryofmusic.org

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If you’re looking for an activity to get you out of doors this fall, consider the following options. Some of the choices aren’t available in the fall, but fall is a great time to plan for spring adventures!

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Float down the Salt River or ride the rapids in the Grand Canyon. Arizona has so many options—make sure to plan ahead and make reservations.

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Experience the outdoors and have some fun while you’re at it! Various jeep tours give you a good look at our backyard, with a knowledgeable guide, to boot!

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University of Phoenix Stadium is host to many events in which fans sit in a section known as the red zone, located in the south end-zone seating. Now, efforts are being taken to turn the entire facility into a “green zone.”

The stadium, managed by Global Spectrum, is in partnership with the United States Green Building Council to become a leader in the area for environmental friendliness. The stadium seats 63,400 people, and with such a high number of fans at events, University of Phoenix Stadium is actively implementing better recycling habits.

For instance, tailgate parties are without doubt a customary and expected aspect at stadium events. Rather than allowing fans to fight for trash cans or letting recyclable items go to waste, guests are given recyclable bags. Parking lots are monitored to ensure that full recyclable bags are disposed of properly.

Tim Landis, director of operations with University of Phoenix Stadium, believes there has been much progress since the stadium first “Everybody in August 2006. is on board and opened “Basically, before we startrealizing, ‘Wow, ed being proactive and going I didn’t know I through the parking lot and could recycle handing out bags, fans would that.’” either throw everything on the ground or find one of our trash cans and pull it into their tailgating site,” Landis says. “Now that we’re being proactive and handing out bags, they are helping us by separating bottles, glass, and trash.”

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Old phone books, junk mail, and coffee cups have all been affected by the recycling bug’s bite; the stadium’s management offices have gone green as well.

“Everybody is on board and realizing, ‘Wow, I didn’t know I could recycle that,’” Landis says. “We have definitely seen an increase in our recycling dumpster versus general trash. With the recycling containers and “Now that what we’re doing with the we’re being lot, people are proactive and are helping as much proactive and as they can.” handing out bags, Recycling is not the they are helping only way for a facility to us by separating go green, as demonstratbottles, glass, and ed by US Airways Center. trash.”

The Center uses environmentally friendly products such as Kiavac No-Touch Cleaning Systems, EchoMop dust mops and, of course, a recycling program throughout the venue to ensure that 100 percent of the center and offices is accounted for. There’s a program for fans who purchased a ticket to an event to ride METRO light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event.

As US Airways Center is in the process of finishing a 224KW solar panel system on top of the arena parking garage, look for University of Phoenix Stadium to do more in their part in reducing a carbon footprint.

“We’re always looking for ways to try and help or curtail our energy costs,” Landis says. “You never stop looking.”

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Stephen Francis Bansberg

Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10290354.html

Devyani Lal

480-301-8000

Kurt Edward Heiland

480-423-3150 avvo.com/doctors/kurt-heiland-2513576.html

John Michael Raines

602-264-4834 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/rainesjohn-md.html

H. Randall Craig

David Gary Lott

480-301-8000 avvo.com/doctors/david-lott-2823645.html

Ravi Prakash Agarwal

602-938-3777 avvo.com/doctors/ravi-agarwal-2578823.html

Richard Earle Hayden

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/13996088.html

Chandana Mishra

480-831-2445 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_ Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicia nId=1035559

602-266-8463 azmd.gov/glsuiteweb/clients/azbom/Public/ Profile.aspx?entID=1625928&licID=178884 &licType=1

Robert Geoffrey Nelson

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10403639.html

602-933-0935 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/wilsondonnie-md.html

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/14278057.html

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10190872.html

Chirag R. Kapadia

Daniel Stephen Duick

Donnie Parks Wilson

Curtiss Bela Cook

Michael Joseph Hogan

602-933-0935 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/kapadiachirag-md.html

Rodolfo Argueta

602-200-5205 2.niddk.nih.gov/NIDDKLabs/ IntramuralFaculty/NelsonRobert.htm

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Michael L. Hinni

602-266-8463 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_ Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicia nId=1034137

Sydney Alexis Westphal

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/13719718.html

Vinodh Narayanan

Bryan Keith Woodruff

James Lewis Frey

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10290605.html

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/12685089.html

Timothy John Ingall

480-342-3370 mayoclinic.org/bio/10440496.html

David William Dodick

602-406-6281 thebarrow.org/Research/203538

602-406-6262 avvo.com/doctors/james-frey-2214667.html

Barry A. Hendin

602-258-3354 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_ and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&ph ysicianId=1034186

David Murray Treiman

602-406-6262 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_ and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&ph ysicianId=1034097

Roy A. Patchell

800-227-7601 avvo.com/doctors/roy-patchell-2216709.html

John Nathaniel Caviness

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10479244.html

Neurology

Richard John Caselli

480-301-8100 mayoclinic.org/bio/10997253.html

Jeffrey L. Cornella

480-342-2867 mayoclinic.org/bio/10022368.html

OBGYN

Javier F. Magrina

480-301-4736 mayoclinic.org/bio/10405755.html

Paul Meynardo Magtibay

480-301-4032 mayoclinic.org/bio/10484060.html

Bradley James Monk

602-406-6000 stjosephs-phx.org/Medical_Services/ Center_for_Womens_Health/195832

Mike Franz Janicek 480-993-2950

Rosanne Marie Kho

480-301-8000 www.mayoclinic.org/bio/11467126.html

Tracy Anne Contant

602-406-3715 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_ and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&ph ysicianId=1035797

Linda Ruth Chambliss

602-406-7048 stjosephs-phx.org/Medical_Services/ Center_for_Womens_Health/202548

Evan Beth Taber

602-406-7048 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_ and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&ph ysicianId=1035259

R. Stuart Fowler

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10440216.html

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Tom Robert Fitch

Donald Wallace Northfelt

Roberta Harris Adams

Michael Kenneth Gornet

Galit P. Rosen

Daniel Douglas Von Hoff

Oncology

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10345001.html

480-941-1211 pvhomed.com/your-team/dr-gornet/

Ruben Anthony Mesa

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/11248190.html

480-301-8335 mayoclinic.org/bio/13996096.html

602-546-0920 mayoclinic.org/bio/13996011.html

602-546-0920 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/ rosen-galit-md.html

480-323-1350 shc.org/Find+a+Doctor/

Eric Ernest Prommer

Leif Bergsagel

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10485716.html

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/14461889.html

Marvin Micah Chassin

602-969-3637 avvo.com/doctors/marvin-chassin2352974.html

Steven Harrison Cobb

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/14728231.html

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/12108260.html

Anita Prasad Schadlu

602-232-6066 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details &physicianId=1035604

602-222-2221 avvo.com/doctors/pravin-dugel2473849.html

Lisa Ann Mansueto

480-783-6893 osandp.com/physicians

Jonathan B. Kao

avvo.com/doctors/jonathan-kao2770418.html

Jaime Rafael Gaitan

602-222-2221 retinalconsultantsaz.com/dr-jaime-gaitan.php

John M. Lewis

602-985-7400 sweye.com/doctors/dr-lewis.php

Michael A. Pachtman

eyecareaz.com/map.html

Robert P. Rivera

602-955-1000 goodeyes.com/Robert-Rivera-MD-PhoenixAZ.asp

Orthopedic Surgery

Henry Douglas Clarke

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Brian Lee Shafer

480-493-9361 azbone.com/about/shafer.php

Edward W. Song

602-253-7000 azspinesurgery.com/doctors

James Church Nauman

480-945-5411 orthodoc.aaos.org/jamesnaumanmd/ index.cfm

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Steven Joseph Hattrup

mayoclinic.org/bio/10022953.html

Peter Wayne Mitchell 602-667-6640 anklemd.com/

Gilbert Ralph Ortega

480-874-2040 sonoranorthotrauma.com/dr-ortega.cfm

Gregory Richard White

602-933-3033 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/whitegregory-md-pc.html

Eric Nathan Novack

602-298-8888 shc.org/Find+a+Doctor

Louis Pak-Shun Vu

602-406-2663 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/vulouis-p.html

Ophthalmology

Joanne Fang Shen

Pravin U. Dugel

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TOP DOCTOR

2011

Norman Morris Saba

pediatricmedicalassociates.net/PedsStaff .html#Doc5

602-406-4772 stjosephs-phx.org/Medical_Services/ Adolescent_Medicine/200801

Chantay Lee Banikarim

Richard Jay Leonard

Deborah Jane Tom

Jeanne Park Zenge

Lawrence Douglas Lilien

John Robert Muhm Jr

Claudia Dee Hart

Melissa Fogelman Redleaf

480-323-3160 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/muhmjr-j-robb-md-mba.html

602-277-4161 nalweb.com/page1phys.html

602-277-4161 nalweb.com/page1phys.html

602-277-4164 nalweb.com/page1phys.html

602-971-5121 paradisepediatrics.net/2.html

Pediatrics

602-277-4161 nalweb.com/page1phys.html

602-861-1611 pedassocaz.com/staff2.asp?key=4

William Royden Van Arsdell

Plastic Surgery

602-286-6090 mountainparkhealth.org/

Martin Lloyd Johnson

Travis Case Holcombe

William Martin Jacobsen

Davinder Jit Singh

Patti Ann Flint

Tamir Mostafa Mosharrafa

480-994-3996 drmartinjohnson.com/aboutdrjohnson.html

602-266-9066 drdavindersingh.com/bio.htm

Peter A. Kreymerman

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/13757181.html

Aldo Benjamin Guerra

602-266-9066 plasticsurgery.org/md/DRTRAVISHOLCOMBE.htm

480-945-3300 pattiflintmd.com/female_plastic_surgeon_in_ scottsdale.html

Salvatore Carmine Lettieri

602-344-5011 azburncenter.org/personnel/salvatore-clettieri-md-facs/

602-212-0100 drjsoffice.com/flash/

602-230-1464 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_ Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicia nId=1034444

Robert Cohen

480-423-1973 scottsdalecenterforplasticsurgery.com/about.cfm

480-970-2580 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_ Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicia nId=1034235

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Frederick David Edwards

480-860-4800 mayoclinic.org/bio/10032690.html

602-406-3153 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_ and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&ph ysicianId=1035466

Morton Howard Dubnow

602-682-7203 stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_ and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&ph ysicianId=1034136

480-982-6000 bannerhealth.com/Locations/Arizona/ Banner+Arizona+Medical+Clinic/ Medical+Staff/_Physician_detail.htm?id=117

Larry Robert Bergstrom

480-301-8000 mayoresearch.mayo.edu/staff/bergstrom_ lr.cfm

Susan Mary Whitely

602-230-0777 healthyoutlookfamilymedicine.com/home.html

Robert Paul Bright

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/15013596.html

Psychiatry

Tracey Sue Oppenheim

602-406-2610 bannerhealth.com/_Banner+Medical+Group/ Office+Locations/_Banner+Pediatric+Spec ialists+Child+and+Adolescent+Psychiatry/ Our+Providers/_Provider+Detail.htm?id=99

Lois E Krahn

480-301-8000 mayoresearch.mayo.edu/staff/krahn_le.cfm

Melanie Christine Patton

602-956-9595 sunnyviewmedicalcenter.com/aboutus

Dawn Leah Cohen

602-230-0777 healthyoutlookfamilymedicine.com/

Edward Jay Perrin

602-317-0535 arizonageriatrics.org/mc/page.do?site PageId=123849

Shayne Mary Tomisato

Lisa Ann Cobourn

Richard M. Spiegel

Pierre N. Tariot

Cynthia Margaret Stonnington

Randall K. Ricardi

480-344-2026 mihs.org/medical-students/child-psychiatryfaculty-and-fellows

480-941-4841 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/ spiegel-richard-m.html

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/10128786.html

Urszula Halina Kotlow

602-546-0990 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/kotlowurszula-md.html

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Primary Care

Roberta Irene Helen Matern

Vicky Hsiao-Ying Chen-Yang

602-344-5011 mihs.org/medical-students/child-psychiatryfaculty-and-fellows

602-839-6525 azalz.org/Scientists/Directory-of-Scientists/ Pierre-N--Tariot.aspx

602-843-0000 azfamilycounseling.com/rricardi.html

MAGAZINE

TOP DOCTOR

2011

William Martin Stone

Dorothy Holmes Rowe

Surgery

480-301-8000 602-254-5561 mayoclinic.org/bio/10291342.html surgery4children.com/index.php?option =com_content&view=article&id=116&Item id=123 Richard Thomas Schlinkert 480-301-6551 mayoclinic.org/bio/10026363.html

Kathleen Dolores Graziano

Barbara Anamarie Pockaj

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/12416410.html

602-254-5561 surgery4children.com/index.php?option =com_content&view=article&id=111&Item id=177

Lawrence James Koep

Tonia Marie Young-Fadok

602-252-2543 arizonatransplant.com/aboutus/dr_lawrence_ koep.html

Robert Behrens Bailey Jr

Bruce Alan Kletscher

Zachary Vasquez Zuniga

602-279-1697 pediatricurologyaz.com/about_us.html

David Cobourn Mulligan

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/13189638.html

Nabil Wasif

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/12956732.html

480-342-2805 mayoclinic.org/bio/10039198.html

602-264-4431 urology-associates.com/doctors/bkletscher.html

Mitchell Ryan Humphreys

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/13318934.html

Erik Peter Castle

David Jon Grossklaus 480-897-2727

Barry Chang

602-404-3700 bannerhealth.com/_banner+medical+group/ office+locations/_banner+pediatric+speciali sts+urology/Our+Providers/_Provider+Detail. htm?id=19

Robert Harris Shapiro

Urology

Scott K. Swanson

602-279-1697 pediatricurologyaz.com/about_us.html

602-923-3471 shc.org/

480-342-2697 mayoresearch.mayo.edu/staff/young-fadok_ tm.cfm

Paul Ernest Andrews

480-301-7148 mayoclinic.org/bio/10477403.html

John M. Stein

480-272-6400 scfurology.com/drshapiro.shtml

480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/12862177.html

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The School Bell Rings and Fashion Sings!

Go Back to School in Style at Outlets Affordability!

Photos: Mark Susan, marksusan.com Models: Strike-a-Pose Model Search ambassadors (For David Miguel, Emily Soto, Lilah Polewka, and Kimberly Lopez, contact FORD/Robert Black Agency at fordrba.com or (480) 966-2537) Fashion Coordinator: Allison Friedrichs, Outlets at Anthem Marketing and Special Events Manager Location: Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, AZ 85086, (623) 465-9563, outletsanthem.com 50

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Kayla Nielsen: modeling Guess Factory Store Collared shirt / $39.99 Embellished tank top / $19.99 Jeans / $54.99 Shoes / $29.99

David Miguel: modeling Nike Factory Store T-shirt / $14.99 Shorts / $19.99 Shoes / $49.99

Aida Begovic GAP logo hoodie / Gap Factory Store / $24.49 T-shirt / Gap Factory Store / $10 Jeans / Gap Factory Store / $27.99 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes / $19.99

Thomas L. Hill: modeling Banana Republic Factory Store Dress shirt / $38.99 Graphic T-shirt / $13.49 Shorts / $21.49

Emily Soto: modeling The Children’s Place T-shirt / $5 Jeans / $14 Hat / $5

Maxim Potvin: modeling Osh Kosh B’Gosh Plaid shirt / $15.40 Graphic T-shirt / $11.20 Khaki Shorts / Osh Kosh B’Gosh / $18.20 Sandals / $11

Kitti Mraz Striped top / rue21 / $14.99 Pants / rue21 / $24.99 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes / $24.99

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Drisana Rose Sweater / Ann Taylor Factory Store / $35.99 Tank / Ann Taylor Factory Store / $14.99 Bermuda shorts / Ann Taylor Factory Store / $47.99 Necklace / Ann Taylor Factory Store / $23.99 Earrings / Ann Taylor Factory Store / $17.99 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes / $24.99

Anna Rubio Shirt / Banana Republic Factory Store / $21.49 Skirt / Banana Republic Factory Store / $39.99 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes / $34.99 Scarf / Banana Republic Factory Store / $20.99

Lilah Polewka Dress / Ann Taylor Factory Store / $38.99 Necklace / Ann Taylor Factory Store / $29.99 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes/ $29.99

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Kimberly Lopez T-shirt / Guess Factory Store / $19.99 Jeans / Guess Factory Store / $49.99 Bracelet / Guess Factory Store / $14.99 Shoes / rue21 / $26.99

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Nic Kyalla Collared shirt / Aeropostale / $16.99 Shorts / Aeropostale / $20 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes / $32.99

Kayleigh D’Arezzo Tank top / Aeropostale / $17.50 Ruffle top / Aeropostale / $19 Shorts / Aeropostale / $20 Bag / Aeropostale / $19.99 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes / $19.99

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Jerika Martinez: modeling Gap Factory Store Denim top / $29.99 White jeans / $34.99 Chambray shoes / $19.99

Giovanny Lopez Graphic T-shirt / Guess Factory Store / $29.99 Distressed jeans / Guess Factory Store / $49.99 Shoes / Rack Room Shoes / $49.99

David Miguel: modeling Nike Factory Store T-shirt / $14.99 Shorts / $19.99 Shoes / $49.99 Backpack / $36.99

Nike Factory Store: (623) 465-0111, nike.com Guess Factory Store: (623) 465-1449, guessfactory.com Banana Republic Factory Store: (623) 465-3256, bananarepublic.com/factorystore Rue21: (623) 465-2900, rue21.com Aéropostale: (623) 465-5202, aeropostale.com Rack Room Shoes: (623) 465-0281, rackroomshoes.com Gap Factory Store: (623) 465-9020, gap.com/outlet Ann Taylor Factory Store: (623) 465-9540, anntaylor.com The Children’s Place: (623) 465-0345, childrensplace.com Osh Kosh B’Gosh: (623) 465-9591, oshkoshbgosh.com AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2011 North Valley

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Back to School Special!

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Fall Events:

u Ladies’ Night Out Friday, September 23, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Grab the girls for an evening of live music, exclusive in-store discounts, and special attractions. Be one of the first 150 ladies for a free goodie bag and take advantage of refreshments and miniservices. ($5 per person, with all proceeds going to a local charity that is to be determined.) u North Valley Family Night with Radio Disney Tuesday, August 23, 6–7 p.m.

Head to Suite 1248, located next to The Doll House & Toy Store Games, for music, a craft workshop, and lots of prizes from Radio Disney AM1580. u Live Music Saturdays Nothing to do on a Saturday night? What about live music and discounts in a different Norterra restaurant every Saturday night through September from 7–9 p.m.? See Calendar of Events at NorterraShopping.com for discount details. u Norterra Car Show Kick-Off Friday, October 7, 6–9 p.m.

This free event hands out a free T-shirt to the first 75 people to bring a car to display. Also enjoy live music, prize drawings, and food sampling.

Have fun shopping and dining at Norterra all day long. Look for the following merchants to open up shop at Norterra this fall!

Pita Jungle Yogurtini Dance Studio North Sour Apple Gallery

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• know & Tell •

By CASSAUNDRA BROOKS

Too Much Capsaicin?

Try the Gelato—That'll Calm You Down!

 While not the first oval-shaped room at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the Oval Office is the now familiar designated office of the president of the United States. The Oval Office was first constructed during President William Howard Taft’s West Wing expansion of the second White House (the first was burned down by the British Army in 1814 during the War of 1812). When the West Wing was damaged by yet another fire, President Herbert Hoover had it rebuilt. Then, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt took office, he had the current Oval Office built in a different part of the West Wing, rendering it larger and wheelchair accessible.

If your garden doesn’t have much shelter from the sun, consider letting your tomato plants grow in a cluster instead of planting them side by side. The outer layer of tomatoes will take the brunt of the sun’s rays, leaving a mass of juicy, ripe untouched tomatoes ready to pluck from the stems and enjoy.

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Did you see those gorgeous purple trees blooming here and there this spring?

Those are jacarandas, found many places in the world, notably in Pretoria, South Africa, and in multiple spots in Australia, Mexico, Lisbon, the South China Karst, Western South America, and Zimbabwe. Here in the United States, you’ll find concentrations of the species in Southern California and Florida.

They don’t take kindly to even a slight freeze, which makes our overall mild winters less than ideal than more temperate climates. Phoenix, however, does manage to maintain its fair share of them. But beware—they’re not especially kind to those with allergies!

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While gelato has a higher sugar content than ice cream, it generally contains nearly 10 percent less butterfat. It also contains 25 percent less overrun (added air), which is the reason for gelato’s intense flavor and (if done right) smooth texture.

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Facebook was the most visited Web site in 2010, followed by Yahoo.com, Live. com, Wikipedia.org, and MSN.com. Facebook had 540,000,000 unique visitors and 570,000,000,000 page views!

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According to the Scoville scale (used to measure the spiciness of chili peppers), which ranges from 0 (no significant heat) to 15,000,000–16,000,000 (pure capsaicin— the active component of chili peppers—heat), your following preferred peppers rank like so:

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0: bell peppers 100–500: pimento, pepperoncini, banana pepper 500–2,500: Anaheim pepper, poblano pepper 10,000–23,000: Serrano pepper 30,000–50,000: Cayenne pepper, Tabasco pepper 100,000–350,000: habanero chili 855,000–1,463,700: Naga viper pepper, Trinidad Scorpion Butch T pepper Law-enforcement-grade pepper spray ranks at the 5,000,000–5,300,000 mark!  Some of the greatest inventions are supersimple and were a mere answer to a personal need or solution for a personal annoyance.

Others are solutions to problems that have not yet been recognized, so don’t discount or discard your brainstorms! Write them down.

Example: 3M scientist Dr. Spencer Silver invented a “unique, repositional adhesive,” but it wasn’t until six years later that his colleague, Art Fry, “noted” that it would the perfect solution to his need for a bookmark that wouldn’t fall out of his church hymnal. Can you imagine a world without Post-it notes?  Although bamboo is a grass, not a tree, it is generally installed by hardwood flooring specialists. It is one of the more popular ecofriendly alternatives to wood flooring, as it achieves the rich hardwood look but is harvested from a plant species that reaches maturity in just three years (oak trees, for example, take 150 years to reach maturity).

Reclaimed wood (also called recycled wood) and cork flooring are other options, although all three products offer far less variety than actual wood. (Note that quality wood floors installed properly often last the lifetime of a home with proper care and maintenance and are therefore environmentally friendly in their own right.)

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DON’T LET TIME RUN OUT

Important Facts on Short Sales Important Facts • Short Sales are Free (No cost to you) • Always check with your CPA or Attorney (We have referrals if needed) • You will need to provide Documentation • Sometimes Foreclosure may be a better option.

1 Farmers Markets Support local growers and enjoy the benefits of fresh produce at a farmers market in your area.

One familiar one is the Roadrunner Farmers Market, which takes up residence every Saturday in Northeast Phoenix’s Roadrunner Park near Paradise Valley, at 3502 E. Cactus Rd. between 36th Street and the 51. Picnic in the park or bundle your goodies back to the house and prepare an especially savory dinner for the family.

Admission and parking are free. These markets are also great places to purchase specialty baked goods, jams and jellies, handcrafted items, and more. Check out arizonafamersmarkets.com to find the one nearest you.

For more information visit

2 No7 Makeup

www.Info-On-ShortSales.com

The Brits have brought their Boots brand beauty line across the pond care of Target! If you aim to branch out and experiment with new shades of eye shadow, try out some mineral-based makeup, or play up your lashes, the No7 section is a good place to start. Most weekends, you can spot one of their beauty experts roaming the Target beauty department. Take advantage of their complimentary makeup session, use their advice on any brand, or test their products yourself in-store, using their pulled-out samples. us.boots.com/BrandNo7

Question If I short sale, how long before I can buy a home?

If you stay current on your payment, you can purchase right away. Only if the original loan was conventional and you had a true hardship. Even if you missed payments, you may be able to buy within a year. Each case is different.

Gary Drew Designated Broker

623-512-0828 Coldwell Banker Daisy Moutnain www.DrewAzRealEstate.com

Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.

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3 Zumba It isn’t just fun to say—it’s fun to do! If traditional workouts just aren’t working out, consider getting your groove on in a zumba class or in the comfort of your own home via DVD instruction. The fitness favorite combines Latin and international dance styles for an addictive, effective exercise. Visit zumba.com to find a class location nearest you, order DVDs, shop, or learn more about this energy dance.

4 Thos. Moser Furniture Handcrafted just sounds good, and when it comes to Thos. Moser furniture, it looks good, too. Their solid-wood furniture is built to last, incorporating popular elements from the past and modern trends to create pieces that are timeless. Whether you’re looking to outfit your bedroom, dining room, or office, you can find pieces suited for any room.

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6 Jumpstreet Get into kid mode and bounce around in this indoor trampoline park in Glendale or in Chandler. This unique facility features multiple lanes of colored trampolines, trampoline dodge ball courts, and blow-up trampoline fixtures. Plan a private event or grab a group of friends and your kids and take to the trampolines. Practice your tumbling and jumps for cheerleading or your tricks for the skate parks and snowboard slopes, race your friends, challenge them to a jumping contest, or simply tucker yourself out!

Jumpstreet is available for private events as well as public birthday bashes and more. All participants will be asked to sign waivers before beginning. Prices vary by day. Visit gotjump.com for location addresses, phone numbers, pricing, and additional information.

And be sure to stretch before and after—if it’s been a while since you bounced, you’ll be sore!

7 Handwritten Letters In this fast-paced world where news is instantaneous and text messages, tweets, and Facebook statuses dominate communication, a personal touch is extra special. Don’t discount the importance of a handwritten letter, a note, or a card. These are the pieces of communication we store in our shoe boxes as keepsakes, the bits of our history that we show our children, and the gentle reminder of our loved ones’ personalities when they are no longer with us.

Something handwritten communicates more in context than do its contents—it means you’ve taken time out of your ever-busy schedule to focus on the recipient.

It’s personalized, and for those members of older generations who not only put less stock in modern forms of communication but also choose not to use them, handwritten pieces of paper are a great way to express how much you care. An added drawing, design, cutout, or pop of color adds a little pizzazz!

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• health & fitness

The New Brown Paper Bag: MyPlate and Back-to-School Nutrition [ B y L e A nne B agnall ]

for your child’s return to school with fall wardrobes, sports uniforms, and all the school supplies you can imaginatively fit inside their new backpack, don’t forget to hand them a new-and-improved lunch sack, too.

Thanks to First Lady Michelle Obama and her effort to get the nation healthier, we now have a new icon from which to model our kids’ nutrition. The USDA-approved MyPlate—the simple image of a dinner plate divided into basic food groups, famously replacing the impractical food pyramid—so easily illustrates what our meals should resemble that even kids themselves can understand it.

And that’s the ultimate goal of Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign—to get kids fit and knowing how to lead healthy lives. And what better way to teach kids about healthful eating than by making their nutrition a part of their academic learning?

Good nutrition is not only a hallmark of your kids’ general health but it also helps them

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focus in class, score higher on tests and homework, become more active, and get a better night’s sleep. So take the First Lady’s advice and rethink your kids’ meals—even when they’re not at home. Replace the prepackaged snacks f illed with sugars and low on protein that you can get from supermarket shelves and send your child to school with natural and genuine brain food.

MyPlate demonstrates how half of each meal should be composed of fruits and vegetables—the same applies to kids, too. Not only are fruits and veggies easy to throw together in your child’s lunch sack during your morning rush but they also boast several kid-friendly flavors to choose from. Include a half cup of veggies like celery, carrots, avocados, cauliflower, cucumbers, zucchini, corn, green beans, or green peas in your child’s lunch sack. For fruit servings, pack a half cup of berries—strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries; slices of apples, peaches, or oranges; grapes, raisins, or mangoes; or whole bananas. Fruits with rinds require no further packaging after rinsing, but sealed fruits will remain just as fresh by the time your child opens that brown paper bag at lunchtime. Don’t underestimate the variety of your child’s palate: they are more than likely willing to enjoy the sweet taste of exotic fruits like pineapple, tangerines, kiwi fruit, and apricots.

As useful as it is, there are still a couple of chips in MyPlate. The most criticized section of the icon is the one for protein, since protein can include various types of foods.

However, the MyPlate Web site (choosemyplate.gov) details what foods fall in the protein category, and you can easily incorporate protein foods with foods from the grain section in your kids’ lunches. Make healthy sandwiches with meats like lean ham, turkey, chicken, tuna, or even eggs combined with varieties of whole-grain breads like whole wheat, rye, pumpernickel, or multigrain.

And don’t forget about old, reliable peanut butter and jelly! You also can mix things up by serving brown rice, mashed potatoes, or soup instead of sandwiches for lunch. For the dairy serving, you can always provide your child with fat-free milk, yogurts, or cheese servings, and lactose-intolerant kids can equally appreciate soy and almond products.

Your child’s sack lunch doesn’t have to be dreaded (and possibly discarded). Allow him or her to help you shop for fresh foods or even help prepare their own lunches. Consider letting your child choose what fruits and veggies he or she would like to have for lunch each day—children are more likely to

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actually eat the foods you serve them if they are given a choice. Keep things interesting for your child by differing the selection from day to day and by cutting the foods into fun shapes like hearts or diamonds. Picky eaters might be more enticed by including vegetable dips or sauces, varying preparations, and having each fruit or veggie served separately from the other foods.

If you want your child to digest the 3 Rs, make sure they are also properly digesting the five food groups. Kids are the proverbial chips off the old block, so help them by setting the example of healthy food choices, snacks, and portion sizes at all three meals (even your own sack lunch).

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Golf Improve Your Game

Clubface Position Up Top—Very Important [ B y S co t t S ack e t t • P h o t os by C o l l e e n M i n i uk - S p e rry ]

Without question, the most common shot in golf is a slice. There a several things that can create this monster, but there’s one thing you must understand: When a ball slices, the clubface is open at impact—period.

Figure 1: An open clubface in the top of the backswing. (Clubface points toward the ground).

Figure 2: A closed clubface in the top of the backswing. (Clubface runs parallel to the ground).

Figure 3: A square clubface in the top of the backswing. (Clubface runs parallel to the left arm at the top of the backswing). This is what you will see several great players doing, including Tiger Woods, Justin Leonard, Steve Stricker, and Phil Mickelson.

When I look at golf swings through extensive video, it’s not hard to spot the face position at the top of the swing. The most common face position in the top of the backswing is open (see Figure 1).

To better help you understand what controls face position, take your grip and make sure both Vs are pointing clearly over to your right shoulder at address (strong grip). This allows for the clubface to get into a better position up top (see Figure 3). When the clubface position up top looks like Figure 3, you will have a much better chance of hitting that desired shot that you see on television.

Remember: A square clubface at the top of your backswing doesn’t guarantee anything. But it does allow great things to happen!

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Scott Sackett, GOLF Magazine TOP 100 Teacher since 1997, teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. He is also director of instruction at Park Meadows CC in Park City, Utah, where he will spend most of his time from June 1 to September 1. To get more information on lessons, visit Scott’s Web site at scottsackett.com.

To contact Scott personally, you can e-mail him at scott@scottsackett.com.

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• AUTO TRENDS

Volkswagen Touareg Delivers Luxury and Economy [ By Greg Rubenstein ]

with bloated sport utility vehicles delivering abysmal fuel economy, Volkswagen’s Touareg doesn’t exactly stand out as the epitome of dainty design and savings. But the all-new second-generation 2011 model equipped with the optional 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel breaks out of that crowd and is one of the finest combinations of sport, utility, and economy among midsize SUVs. Of particular significance for the new Touareg—a name coming from a Saharan nomadic tribe known for its ability to survive in harsh conditions—is its welcome shedding of mass. The major reduction is that a previously standard dual-range transfer case is now optional.

Though great for hard-core offroaders, the majority of buyers simply never used this feature, which provides low-range gearing for crawling over rough terrain. Now, most Touareg drivers who spend all their time on pavement—or maybe the occasional trip down a dirt or gravel road— will benefit from it tremendously, thanks to a weight drop of about 350 pounds (not all due to the different transfer case). The nowstandard Touareg drivetrain is Volkswagen’s 4MOTION full-time all-wheel-drive system.

The Touareg still tips the scales at just over 5,000 pounds, but a 7 percent diet is noticeable, and improved driving response, crisper handling, and better fuel economy are advantages of the reduced heft. A dual-range transfer case is also expensive, so without it, this VW now benefits from a lower base MSRP as well.

Volkswagen’s vehicles typically have wellexecuted interiors, sometimes nudging into luxury territory. The Touareg TDI with the Executive package is definitely classy, with glossy black exterior paint and Black Anthracite as the interior color.

Besides being wider and lower than its predecessor, the 2011 Touareg is now longer as well. The added length provides more interior room, and the interior itself has received a

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full complement of upgrades. Lots of curves, soft-touch surfaces, comfortable leather seats, and a giant panoramic sunroof help create an environment that is upscale, serene, and functional for five adults plus a weekend’s worth of vacation gear.

Among the included features are an 8-inch touch-screen radio-navigation system and a 7-inch supplemental display screen located between the main gauges in the instrument cluster. Six airbags are also standard, along with antislip, antilock braking, hill-hold assist, and stability control.

Outside, the new Touareg’s design is wider and a bit shorter than last year’s model.

Up front, the grille opening is narrower and smoothly connects to trapezoid-shaped headlight housings fitted with LED running lights.

The headlights flow around to more aggressively flared front fenders. The hood gets a muscular bulge, while the rear is strongly defined by taillights with a laid-back L design, swoopy curves around the hatch—which now automatically opens and closes by remote control—and stylized dual exhaust tips.

Under the hood, the turbodiesel V6 engine—mated to a standard eight-speed automatic transmission—cranks out a modest 225

horsepower. As with all turbodiesel engines, it’s the torque that really counts, and this one is good for 406 pound-feet. That much torque gives a pleasant shove back into your seat at full acceleration, and 0–60 mph can be done in the low 7-second range.

The Touareg is available with other engines as well, including the base 3.6-liter V6 and a range-topping supercharged 3.0-liter V6 hybrid. Regardless of the powertrain, all Touaregs now have a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds.

Pricing begins at $44,450 for the Touareg with base V6, while the hybrid comes in at $60,565. As tested, the TDI Executive model stickered at $58,320. Leave off the Executive package and the TDI can be had for $47,950.

Introduced in 2004, the Touareg has until now been a decent SUV with a high price for what it delivered. For 2011, Volkswagen has transformed its flagship SUV—the Tiguan is VW’s entry sport ’ute—into a much more useable, fun-to-drive, and less expensive offering that is both a good value and rock-solid competition in a crowded segment. Take one for a test drive—you’ll come away impressed, even if it just has to survive the Sonoran and not the Saharan desert.

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Heat Meets Sweet: Crisp Grilled Shrimp and Spiced Watermelon Gives You Mediterranean Jerk Grilled Shrimp [ B y M atthew G runwald with A le x andra G runwald ]

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If you are looking to ditch the burgers and hot dogs this summer, try a more sophisticate outdoordining alternative: my Mediterranean jerk jumbo shrimp paired with a slightly spiced watermelon and Serrano chili salsa. It’s astounding how these two familiar ingredients turn decadent when served as a pair! The perfectly seasoned crisp grilled shrimp have a slight orange burst, highlighted with a hint of mint from the marinade that ties in to the citrus in the salsa. Coarse sea salt is added to harmonize and heighten the taste and add depth to the sweet watermelon.

Diced hot chilis create a warm, bursting sensation along with a layered experience of sweet, salty, and spicy. In addition to the savory ingredients, this summertime meal of vibrant colors looks as if it were painted on a canvas.

Pink watermelon swimming with green mint and Serrano chilis form an eyepopping visual platform that supports enormous shrimp that are themselves objects of art. This altogether simple yet ambrosial dish is an ideal recipe to have on hand when entertaining and you wish to leave a vivid impression.

There is a bit of history behind the Mediterranean jerk sauce. Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meats are dry-rubbed or wet-marinated with a hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk. Jerk chicken or fish was originally smoked over aromatic wood charcoal. The more traditional method of grilling over hardwood charcoal is now used, and it contributes to the jerk meat’s distinctive flavor.

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Crisp Grilled Shrimp and Spiced Watermelon: Mediterranean Jerk Grilled Shrimp Recipe by Matthew Grunwald

Wooden skewers soaked in water for about one hour (available at your local market) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ³¹ cup orange juice 4 tbsp. jerk spice blend 20 jumbo shrimp, deveined and shelled 5 cups seedless watermelon, diced small 2 Serrano peppers, minced and seeded.

(Word of advice: Wear gloves when handling!) ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice zest from 2 limes 2 tbsp. pure honey ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped 1 cup fresh green onion, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. fresh black pepper extra-virgin olive oil for skillet Individual tasting spoons (an indulgence for dinner parties and guests)

In a bowl, combine the oil, orange juice, spice, and shrimp. Cover and marinate for one hour.

In another bowl, combine the watermelon, Serrano pepper, lime juice and zest, honey, cilantro, mint, green onion, ginger, salt, and pepper and let marinate for one hour.

Preheat a large-ridged cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Take the shrimp out of the marinade and skewer four shrimps per skewer. Salt and pepper the shrimp and grill it for two minutes on each side until just cooked through. (Note: Be careful not to overcook, as the shrimp will become chewy.) Shrimp can also be cooked on an outdoor grill. Serve with the salsa.

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Ten Reasons to Not Pay Tax on Jewelry [ B y S cott B ohall ]

David Letterman is the king of the tongue-in-cheek top-ten list, but here is my attempt. The fol-

lowing are the top ten reasons people give me for not wanting to pay taxes on jewelry: 10) I pay enough taxes already. Taxes seems to be a bad word, no matter how low they get. Fees seems better. We will agree to pay initiation fees, late payment fees, ticket broker fees, airline fees, environmental waste fees, etc., with less resistance. In that case, consider the jewelry tax a jewelry fee.

(9) Oregon does not charge sales tax. Oregon’s government no doubt did this to cheer up the citizens who’ve had enough cloudiness and rain. Why not purchase a round-trip flight ticket to Oregon for about $600 and see if anyone has this exact same item for the exact same price to avoid the tax?

(8) I am a veteran. While I thank you for your service, there is no legal way to avoid taxes because of service in a military branch.

(7) I want to ship this item out of state. This loophole will eventually be closed, but for now, it is safe.

I am shocked, however, at how many times someone is so excited to get a new item and then ships it to another state and has someone there ship it back to them. This can avoid about $100 in tax, but this is like ordering a dinner at a fine restaurant, packaging it to go, freezing it, and eating it a week later.

(6) What if I pay cash? I am all for a cash discount—there are many times when I am willing to discount the item more than the amount of the tax. Of course, I still need to charge tax—which is the law.

(5) Politicians do not need the money. Maybe, but since it is the law, I follow it. Furthermore, taxes pay for the services we enjoy.

(4) My old jeweler did not charge tax. This is a sensitive one. The “old” jeweler might have died or might have gone out of business (maybe he or she got caught cheating on taxes).

(3) I am a senior. While this gets you a deal on coffee and breakfast, the same courtesy has not been extended to taxes. When I am 65, I do hope they change it.

(2) I won’t tell anyone. While I am a trusting person by nature, this phrase has let me down since the first grade when my best friend ratted me out for tossing a dinner roll at the principal. I am not going to risk the consequences on a mere “promise,” and again—I obey national and state laws.

And the number-one reason most people want to avoid taxes...is a tie! Yes, Mr. Letterman, I have two final answers.

(1) Cruise ships offer “duty free” jewelry. Getting jewelry duty free may be the worst reason for buying jewelry. People are willing to overpay for jewelry that is made in Hong Kong and then shipped to St. Thomas to be sold at 50 percent off a fictitious price, which cheats the U.S. Government out of the duty on that item. Most of the time, you could go to any mall in any city in the country and buy the exact same ring from the exact same company for less money. I knew someone who overpaid for a lowerquality tanzanite by 2,500 duty-free dollars.

Internet purchases are tax free—so far. I’m positive that this will change soon. There’s a lot of money changing hands online, and each state needs the income. Furthermore, unlike a CD or book, there are too many variables when it comes to jewelry—you don’t know what you are getting. Ask any jewelry appraiser how many scams and overstated quality and values he or she sees from Internet purchases.

If you don’t know jewelry, know your jeweler. Meanwhile, pay your taxes and be done with it.

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• style / beauty

Be Décor Savvy—Master Your Home’s Ambience!

Professional Organizers Tell How to Love Your Home Again [ B y L e A nn e B a g na l l • P h o t os cour t e sy D e p e ndab l e D i vas ]

Mark Twain smartly wrote “One may make the house a

palace of sham, or he can make it a home—a refuge.” True, home is where the heart is, and the way we look at it—as Twain mischievously suggests—is a mere reflection of ourselves. For some, arranging and organizing the home into a sanctuary of comfort is a fervent passion; for the chronically busy, however, it may be a grudging task of dread. Keeping things organized against a full work schedule, small children, rascally pets, or major life transitions can send us to the edges of the love-hate spectrum when we think about our own home. But fear no more, for home organization does not have to be forever considered a mountainous snowball for those of us who are otherwise décor challenged. If you want to re-love the place in which you live, first you must learn how to make the best use of that space you call home.

“You don’t need to be an interior decorator to create a harmonious home,” says the mother-daughter organizational team of Kerry Rehberg and Erika Gentner. Rehlberg is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) and Association of Personal Photo Organizers (APPO), and board secretary for the AZ Hoarding Task Force. Most applicably, both she and Genter are known in Scottsdale as the Dependable Divas. If clutter is keeping you from having the home of your dreams, the organizational gurus recommend envisioning each messy room as instantly transformed into that dream and then creating simple steps until you reach that vision. It’s too overwhelm-

“The trick is not to overdo the amount of items you try to organize into one room.” ing and unrealistic to give yourself the giant task of creating an immaculately organized house. Instead, start with one room, choose a theme, and formulate a constructive attack plan.

Is annoying clutter really what you want as the focus of your home’s ambience, or would you rather be surrounded by energy-inspiring décor in your humble abode? The first step to home harmony is ridding the room of items that don’t contribute to the mood you wish to capture. “One of the most prevalent problems we see is people holding onto items that they do not cherish,” Rehlberg says. “If you continue gathering items—such as a vase Aunt Mary gave 70

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you when you really don’t love it—then eventually you are surrounded by clutter in your home.”

Purging your home of clutter doesn’t mean throwing away the items you care about and replacing everything with storage bins and file cabinets. “Uncluttered real-life décor of your interests will create the authentic, peaceful, or dynamic environment you ultimately desire,” Gentner says. Make an item like a vibrant painting or crystal lamp the inspiration for the room’s theme. Your beloved possessions—or even natural elements of your region like seashells and sand or local flowers, plants, fruits, and vegetables—can become the theme’s focal point. You can even get creative and recycle cherished items into newfangled décor (the Dependable Divas love using old sports tees and sewing them together into a comfy quilt).

Next, becoming organized doesn’t equate being impeccably persnickety; it just means that everything has its place. “The trick is not to overdo the amount of items you try to organize into one room,” Gentner advises. “Recognize the limits of the space you have.” Depending on the purpose of the room (e.g., for entertaining guests as opposed to an isolated workspace), a system should contain all the materials that bring something useful to that space. Place necessary items in convenient yet attractive locations in the room. These can be as simple as a decorative bin for storing shoes near the front door, a charming coat/hat rack, or a colorful pocket chart for organizing bills and to-do lists. Show off your antique china in neat displays and tuck away boxed items in the cabinets. The more visually appealing your organizational system is, the more likely you’ll be willing to implement it. Keep unnecessary items from taking over the spaces used for family gathering and obstructing from their mood and energy. Get stacks of paperwork off the table or desk and into fashionable fabric or magnetic boards that everyone can use.

To go from having a house to owning your home, create an organizational system—as simple or elaborate as needed—and adhere to it. You can spend as little as 15 minutes a day returning items to their proper places. Home organization doesn’t have to become a way of life—if you keep the system intact, your love and appreciation for the look of your home will follow.

“You don’t need to be an interior decorator to create a harmonious home.”

For more helpful tips, visit Dependable Divas’ Web site at dependable-divas.com.

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• ask a vet

When Fear Is Unleashed: Managing Your Best Buddy’s Anxiety [ B y D r . E d C ohen , D V M ]

A phobia is a strong irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual risk to the individual experiencing the fear. There are many different phobias that both people and pets, particularly dogs, may experience. Several years ago, journalist John Grogan’s best seller, Marley and Me (made into a movie in 2008), chronicled the life of a golden retriever from puppyhood to his death at an old age. Marley’s exploits and adventures endeared him to many readers, but a central theme throughout the book was the dog’s thunderstorm phobia and his owners’ unsuccessful attempts to help him. Since Marley’s family spent much of his life in Florida, this was not a good thing. Let’s take some time to discuss two of the more common canine phobias.

Marley certainly was not all that unusual, as many dogs share the burden of a phobic reaction to thunderstorms, clinically referred to in humans as astraphobia. As a thunderstorm approaches, an astraphobic dog will become anxious and may pant excessively, pace back and forth, whine, or attempt to burrow under a bed, couch, or other object. They may uncharacteristically urinate or defecate in the house or may scratch and chew, often by a window or door, in an attempt to escape from the house and, in his or her mind, from the storm itself.

Another common phobia is called separation anxiety. Dogs as well as cats who suffer from this will become panicked when they realize their owner is leaving the house and they are not going to be going with them. There is a wide range of severity of both separation anxiety and thunderstorm phobia. The symptoms a pet displays when experiencing separation anxiety are similar to those displayed in storm phobia. Often, a mild form of separation anxiety will manifest in a dog or cat left alone most of the day.

Traditionally, the animal will not eat or drink anything while alone, but as soon as the owner returns home, he or she will run to the food and water bowls after a very dramatic greeting. Many of these pets will also follow their owners from room to room within their house.

Fortunately, there are nowadays many treatment methods that are often very helpful in decreasing a pet’s phobic behavior and thus improving quality of life for both pet and pet owner. Behaviormodification techniques, pheromone therapy, and medications can be used individually or in combination with one another to help your pet cope better with his or her phobia. Many veterinarians are well informed regarding these treatment options and therefore are a good source for obtaining specific advice and treatment recommendations. Only a veterinarian can prescribe medication, when indicated, to help your pet. In some instances, behavioral trainers can also be helpful, but do your homework before choosing one, as there are no licensing requirements or regulatory boards to provide pet owners with the assurance that their pet trainer possesses a minimum amount of formal knowledge and skill to correctly assess your friend and formulate an effective treatment plan.

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All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccines.

Roberto is a 1-yearold Border terrier m i x a nd w ei gh s no more than 20 pounds. He is good with cats and other dogs and is best for junior h igh k ids and up. Although he is shy when meeting new people, he lets his puppy side show once he’s comfortable. He could use some basic obedience training, which will help keep his mischievous side curtailed. He really enjoys treats and being called Berto. His adoption fee is $150.

Diamond is a 5-year-old Australian cattle dog mix. She weighs between 46 and 65 pounds. She might get along with other cats, is good with dogs, and is recommended for kids ages junior high and up. Diamond is a sweet and affectionate girl who is well mannered and enjoys the company of people as well as other dogs. She knows how to “sit” and is enthusiastic about learning to do more. She does not like roughhousing. Her adoption fee is $100.

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Crissy is a 6-year-old Cairn terrier mi x and weighs between 21 and 45 pounds.

She may get along with cats but is not r e c om me nd e d to live with other dogs.

She loves to be around people, however, often rewarding them with lap sits and face licks. Her favorite thing is having her neck rubbed. Crissy has a great foundation for basic obedience commands and would enjoy learning more—she is already potty trained and enjoys walks and car rides. Her adoption fee is $75.

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She is good with other cats, might get a long w ith dogs, and is com-

patible with all ages of humans. This sweet, affectionate girl has made herself right at home in the cattery and gets along well with all the human and feline traffic that comes through. Her adoption fee is $50.

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Kitty is a 2-year-old domestic medium hair f luffy brown tabby. She enjoys having her whiskers rubbed and her chin scratched. Her

Sebastian is a very handsome 7-yearold British shortha i r. He love s people and attention and is mellow and laid-back—his favorite pastimes are sunbathing by a window and birdwatching from a cat condo. He is good with other cats. His adoption fee is $50.

 These pets may already be adopted. Please visit a awl.org for a current listing of pets available for adoption at the Arizona Animal Welfare League. All dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered, are up-to-date on their shots, and will go home with a microchip inserted. The Arizona Animal Welfare League is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Tuesday–Friday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A AWL is located at 30 North 40th Place in Phoenix. For more information, call (602) 273-6852.

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QR Codes: What the Heck Are Those? [ By Jon Kenton ]

in the technolog y and marketing business for over 25 years now—yikes! And a lot has changed. When I began, the Internet was in its infancy and no more than a college project, and nobody had any idea that it would take its place at the center of our lives. Since those early days, the Internet has flourished, to say the least, and a multitude of technological and social innovations have used it as a springboard to success.

Well, now there’s another Internet technology that seems to be developing into something that, years from now, we won’t even think of never having had. Have you ever seen a QR code, or maybe a BeeTagg? Do I hear somebody saying, “How on earth do you put a tag on the leg of a bee? Can it still fly?” I can assure you that no bees were harmed in the writing of this article, but I’ll bet that at least a few of you will have seen something like this (see above illustration). It’s called a Quick Response Code and is referred to as a QR code.

Basically, you could imagine QR codes as two-dimensional square versions of a UPC code, or bar code. Originally designed and used in vehicle manufacturing to keep track of parts, QR codes now have a significantly broader usage model. Each version has its utilizations, designs, and looks. “So what?” you ask. “UPC codes have been around forever.” The difference is that these codes can be read by your smartphone in such places as museums or posters and transport you to an online destination or application. I prefer to think of them as “printed hyperlinks.”

Readers for these new symbols are downloadable for all makes of smartphone. Go to your marketplace or online app store and search for QR or BeeTagg reader (check out beetagg.com). Once downloaded, you can scan these codes wherever you may find them, and they can automatically take you to

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a Web site, provide contact information, or compose an e-mail or text message.

Now that you know what they are, I bet you will start seeing more of them.

They are typically found on printed materials and can have many uses, including: Magazines and posters for campaigns and contests that take you to a Web site with a click or wave of your phone Instant digital communication of business card information, as a scan of the QR code will allow you to save the contact information directly to your phone Watching a video, which is becoming increasingly popular with movie advertising.

Codes are being added to posters and other

items related to a new movie. Scan the code, and it might take you to a trailer or movie review.

For those who are big into social media, a simple click and scan could have you liking somebody on Facebook or following them on Twitter.

Mobile e-commerce purchases. There are all kinds of technologies, including QR codes, that are looking to help the phone become our payment device of choice.

There is a lot of ground to be covered before these 2D codes can even think of becoming as ubiquitous as their bar-code relatives.

With that said, the ability to simply scan and save information to my phone is a distinct boon. It is infinitely easier than trying to find that ever illusive pen and scrap of paper to note something down that would inevitably get lost or be pulped to a congealed mess in the washer the way those scrawled-upon cocktail napkins in my pocket do.

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• event calendar August 19–21

REMEMBER PATSY CLINE Arizona Broadway Theatre presents a musical concert tribute to the late, great Patsy Cline. The country music artist was a great influence on country and pop music, cultivating the first of many crossover hits. She was the youngest inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973, ten years after her tragic death in a plane crash. Go “Crazy” for Cline at this exclusive Arizona event. (623) 776-8400 or azbroadway.org

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Pick from one of five school locations—North Phoenix, Peoria, Mesa, Chandler, and Queen Creek—and choose a half-hour swim lesson spot for your child (from 1–6 p.m.). $15 minimum donation. Open to children ages 1 through 13. Family open swim available by reservation from 5–6 p.m.

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The twenty-eighth season of the Grand Canyon Music Festival features weekend concerts at the Shrine of Ages, South Rim, and throughout Grand Canyon National Park.

The festival also includes the eleventh season of its Native American Composer Apprentice Project (NACAP) with music education programs at Navajo and Hopi Reservation schools as well as the fourth season of School of Rock for students at Grand Canyon Unified Schools. Visit grandcanyonmusicfest.com for a schedule and details.

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The Herberger Theater Center debuts an official Arizona Centennial Legacy Project exhibit sponsored by the Arizona committee for the National Museum of Women in the Arts (aznmwa.org). The

exhibit will highlight artwork by five women—Kate Cory, Jessie Benton Evans, Marjorie Thomas, Lillian Wilhelm Smith, and Claire DoonerPhillips—all of whom were academically trained, taught art, and earned their living in the arts in early Arizona.

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The Double R's—Rejection and Revenge: A Lethal Combination [ B y L ea H aben ]

Nearly everyone has encountered rejection or betrayal in a romantic relationship, but it’s how we cope with it that fascinates me. I’m amazed at how many highly educated professionals sink to vengeful tactics during these emotionally charged times. Revenge rarely works out, despite the old saying that it’s best served cold. It only continues the hurt of the person who retaliates. By harboring such deep-seated anger, you extend your own hurt and self-esteem.

Instead of putting time and energy into revenge and retaliation, step back, reflect, and disengage. People do really stupid things when they are hurt and angry, and it’s possible that you may be hurting other innocents plotting and carrying out revenge. In the end, you will not feel better, and you may end up wrecking several lives.

I encourage you to focus that energy inward to rebuild and reevaluate your life. You’ll be glad you did—the best revenge in the world is to pick up, move on, and have a happy life.

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My husband of twelve years has been having an affair for the last six months. I’m beyond the point of hurt; I’m infuriated and can’t wait to make him pay for what he has done to me. I was a good wife to him and mother to our children. I have stayed at home and taken care of the kids and his needs for the last twelve years. He has a rude awakening coming, as I have maxed out our credit cards, cleaned out our savings accounts, and hired 78

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ize that you are distressed and want to react, but your behavior has hurt your innocent children. Please get some counseling, and try to get a grip on your emotional state. Your current mindset will only hurt you and your children in the long run. Good luck, and keep me posted.

And Thank God You Didn’t Marry Her Dear Coach Lea,

My fiancée has betrayed me for the last time. She has been having an on-again-off-again affair with a coworker and has denied it for months now. I hired a private investigator and have pictures and evidence. The man she is having the affair with is married and has children. I have called his wife and sent her the pictures, and so now she can deal with it. I have also changed my profile status on Facebook and tweeted about it. I can’t believe that she would do this to me, but I will make sure that she will never be able to show her face around town again.

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While I certainly don’t condone your husband’s behavior, I feel that you should take a real hard look at your own behavior. By running up the credit cards and cleaning out the bank accounts, you have reduced your settlement. Airing dirty laundry to family members is never good, especially when it comes to children. I would encourage you to get some counseling, and it is imperative that you get counseling for your kids. Your children should not be privy to your adult situation. I real-

I am truly sorry to hear about all of this. I can tell that you are in pain that consuming you. I think that you need to channel some of that negative energy into healing yourself, however. Revenge often seems like a good idea at the time, but usually, the aftermath can be quite devastating to many, including innocents such as the wife and children of the man you are angry with. I really would encourage you to seek a good counselor and start the healing process. Momentary gratification rarely turns into long-term happiness. Start focusing on yourself and your new life. Good luck, and keep me posted.

The Double Rs—rejection and revenge— can be deadly at times. Please take these letters to heart and know that this happens to a lot of people. Grief and moving on can be difficult, but with the help of friends, family, and counselors, it can be done.

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• HIGHLIGHT Private Schools, Great Values [ B y C assaundra B rooks ]

Joy Christian School

Joy Christian School (JCS) is implementing some exciting new changes and welcoming a few additions that are sure to make the 2011–12 school year their best yet. Their athletics department is getting a boost from two new faces: Alan Boelter, an experienced coach and administrator who is coming in as

assistant principal and will oversee the athletic program and facilities, and Brian Cole, a state-winning football coach.

The music department is feeling the love as well, with the addition of the keyboard/ piano lab. Students in grades 3 through 12 can participate in piano/keyboard class, and it is hoped that someday soon the state-ofthe-art lab can be used for public classes. The literacy hub was modernized this summer and will service students of all ages. And when it comes to the academics, you’ll notice that JCS has added some honors and advanced-placement courses and will be changing 6th- through 12th-graders over to a block schedule to allow for more classroom instructional time. Expect JCS to continue its quest for academic, athletics, and arts excellence with future changes and additions and an adherence to the Christian values it holds at its core.

Joy Christian School is located at 21000 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85308. For additional information or to schedule a tour of the school, contact Kimberly McCarty at kimberly

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The annual Back to School Celebration takes place August 9 from 9–11 a.m. The first home football and volleyball games are on August 26, and the annual dinner and auction will be held October 8. joyschool.org

The Caepe School

Another school that considers the student’s full potential is the Caepe School, which also continues to add to its curriculum and programs. Following its growth plan, this nonprofit college-preparatory private school will be adding grade 10 this fall and plans to add grades 11 and 12 over the next two years. It currently serves grades K–9.

For your talented little guys and gals, The Caepe School is implementing a gifted education program, Inspire, for students in grades 3 through 6 to “serve and inspire their academically gifted learners and high achievers.” The school defines giftedness according to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act definition, as follows: “Students who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.” To measure giftedness, they will take into account cognitive and achievement testing, classroom performance, and an inventory of parents and teachers. The program will feature challenging, stimulating material and lectures by instructors who are continually learning, training, and achieving their gifted endorsements. Like all Caepe programs, it will place a heavy emphasis on experiential learning.

The Caepe School is also introducing a new Campus Merit Scholarship for incoming freshman and sophomores as well as current students. Testing dates for new students have already passed, although a second date may be added if absolutely necessary. Seven four-year and eight three-year scholarships will be awarded to the top fifteen candidates who meet the following six criteria: • Scores on the quantitative reasoning and verbal reasoning subtests of the CTP4 exam from the Educational Records Bureau • Scores on the reading comprehension and mathematics subtests of the CTP4 exam through the Educational Records Bureau • 2010–11 grade-point average • 2010–11 extracurricular involvement • Interview with the TCS Team of Four • Writing sample Keep apprised of developments in the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and more by visiting thecaepeschool.org.

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For information on Inspire or the scholarship, call (623) 551-7808 or e-mail DarrenLee@thecaepeschool.org.

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