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CAVE CREEK AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Domestic violence
does not discriminate.
It does not respect age.
BUSINESS
SPOTLIGHT
Hansen Mortuaries
Page 6
Give Us Your
Best Shot!
Enter The 2009
CST Photo Contest
Page 31
The Spring Butterfly
Exhibit opens this
month at Desert
Botanical Garden.
Arts & Entertainment
Page 23 for details
Portrait of a
Victim of Late Life
Domestic Violence
• Has difficulty admitting that domestic
violence is a problem
• Believes that her needs are not as
important as her family’s
• Has cultural or religious views that
affect decisions about marriage
and family
• Believes marriage is “for better or
worse,” and that divorce or life away
from her husband isn’t possible
• Is concerned about what others will
think if they find out that she’s a
battered wife
• Would be embarrassed, or feel like
a failure, for seeking help for an
abuse problem
• Fears that leaving home will put her
in a vulnerable status
• Is financially dependent on her spouse
Photo by Adam Rodriguez
Especially when it comes to seniors. Elder abuse
continues to be an under reported crime, and the
numbers are rising.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse,
elder abuse is a term referring to any knowing,
intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other
person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to
a vulnerable adult. As with other domestic violence,
it is about power and control. It is never to be confused
with love, caring or respect. It is physical harm, but
it can include emotional and verbal abuse.
The DOVES Program
Serving Seniors In Crisis
By Marie Stephens
As a landmark program in the Valley, in
connection with the Area on Aging serving victims
of late-life domestic violence and elder abuse, the
DOVES Program was developed to provide an elder
refuge, assisting older victims of abuse in attempting
to protect themselves and leave their abusers.
This innovative program assists older victims of
abuse regain their well-being and independence by
providing them with safe, affordable housing and
critical support services to help them overcome
emotional trauma and become self-sufficient.
See Elder Abuse, on page 31
MARCH 2009
Carefree Fine Art and
Wine Festival
Enjoy a spectacular gathering of artists
at the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival,
March 6-8 at the Carefree Town Center
Amphitheater, located at 101 Easy Street.
Over 160 artists and art collectors from all
over the country and abroad will showcase
their works. The streets of downtown
Mission Bells, Joanne L. Gallery
See Profile, on page 21
Carefree are closed, making room for artists
with more than 5,000 original masterpieces
of fine art. Subjects range from Southwest
and traditional, to contemporary and
abstract,
floral,
wildlife,
European,
African and Native American. Friday free
admission. $2 Saturday and Sunday. Wine
tasting $10. For more information, visit
thunderbirdartists.com.
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Marie Stephens
Managing Editor
Kathryn M. Morgan
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Columnists
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Barbara Kaplan
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Susan Luffey
David Malsch
Bronwyn Marmo
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Frances Mills-Yerger, Ph.D.
Mr. Modem
Bonnie Moehle
Phoenix City Councilwoman Peggy Neely
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Water. It is something that we tend
to take for granted – even living in a
desert we do not always think about
where it is coming from. Just don’t tell
that to the farmers in California, who
last month were under threat of the
water being turned off to help ease that
state’s drought situation.
I read recently about International World Water Day
(unwater.org/worldwaterday). Since its inception by
the United Nations in 1993, it has been held every year
on March 22 “as a means of focusing attention on the
importance of freshwater and advocating for the
sustainable management of freshwater resources.”
This got me thinking about some of the attributes
of water – how it slakes thirst; how a body of water ripples;
how it changes a landscape; and how it cools and refreshes.
Then – after I got a drink of cool water – I thought about how
many water attributes relate to our March issue.
For instance, if you find yourself with a thirst for fine
wine and a hunger for gourmet food, let us introduce you to
the West of Western Culinary Festival, as well as some of our
favorite dining spots around town in Food & Wine.
In Community and Inspiration, we hope that you will
be stirred to action by some of the stories of the generous
and insightful people and the thought-provoking editorial
we highlight in these sections – just one ripple can set off a
tidal wave of good deeds.
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CITYLIFE
CITYBUSINESS
DESTINATIONS ...24
...6
...10
Publisher’s Pen
COMMUNITY ...11
...22
Discover Your Inner Irish
HEALTH & WELLNESS ...25
CITYCLASSIFIEDS
...26
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Looking ahead to summer vacation, we have put
together our annual list of summer camps in Youth &
Education. A good summer program can
change the landscape of your child’s
world with life-long skills, friends
and memories.
Another highlight this month is for kids
and adults alike, as we invite you to cool off in
some of the great destinations around our state.
We have put together some ideas for a Spring Break
Road Trip in Destinations.
Another attribute of water is reflection, and we are
once again asking for your photographic reflections
on our great state and the Valley in our 2009 Give
Us Your Best Shot Photo Contest. See Parting
Shot for all of the details.
I leave you this month with a quote from Albert
Szent-Gyorgyi: “Water is life’s mater and matrix, mother and
medium. There is no life without water.” So drink up, and
until next month,
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CITYVIEWS
INDEX
This Drink Is On Me
YOUTH & EDUCATION ...15
FOOD & WINE ...19
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ...20
Around Town – Madeline Peyroux
CITYSERVICES
...27
INSPIRATION ...28
CITYPETS
...30
PARTING SHOT ...31
3.09
CITYBUSINESS
Name: Craig Hansen
Business:
Hansen
Mortuaries,
Crematorium and Memorial Park
Addresses:
Hansen
Chapel,
8314 North 7th Street Phoenix,
602.944.1561; Desert Hills Mortuary
and Memorial Park, 6500 East Bell
Road, Scottsdale, 480.991.5800.
Nature of business: According to
family spokesperson Craig Hansen,
“We
are
funeral
professionals
serving all faiths and all cultures
by caring for loved ones and their
families at the time of death.” The
facility
earned
Funeral
Home
of the Year honors in 2006 and
2007 from the Arizona Funeral
Directors Association.
How is your business unique?
“What distinguishes us is the quality
of our services and the quality of
our facilities,” Hansen says. “We
typically are dealing with people
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT / BY LENI REISS
Celebrating Life
Memorializing Loved Ones
who are experiencing emotional
upheavals and our goal is to make
them as comfortable as possible.”
The funeral home houses office
space, a memorial park, mausoleum,
crematorium, gardens and a chapel.
The Solace Atrium features sealed
glass cases that contain and display
urns along with memorabilia.
Funerals can be customized and staff
members encourage families to craft
personalized memorialization to
reflect the lifestyle of the deceased.
For example, Hansen says, “We have
created a campsite and a casino, and
incorporated jet skis, motorcycles –
even an armored truck.” He finds that
“Love, honor and respect translate
differently for each family we serve.”
grief education and support program.
“Six Simple Weeks” is a small,
professionally led group program
that includes support, conversation
and exercises to offer insight into
the grief process.
Additional services: “Hand in Hand”
is a Hansen-sponsored community
Tell us a bit about yourself: A second
generation
native
Phoenician,
Photo by Tina Celle
Hansen grew up in the Sunnyslope
area. He and his three siblings
attended Sunnyslope High School,
are Northern Arizona University
graduates and all are involved in the
family business, founded by their
parents in 1949. A past president
of the John C. Lincoln Hospital
Desert Mission, Hansen currently
serves as president of A Stepping
Stone Foundation.
What do you do in your spare time?
Hansen has been an observer of desert
wildlife since earliest childhood, and
he especially enjoys bird watching,
often taking his grandchildren along.
“Birds are diverse and fascinating,”
he finds, “and their songs remind us
of how precious life is.”
What is your most treasured
possession? “My personal treasures
are photo journals of my travels.”
For additional information, visit
hansenmortuary.com. | CST
The
Cystic
Fibrosis
Foundation
(CFF)
selected
Jennifer Kaplan, co-founder and
owner of PRIME 3, LLC, as the
2009 recipient of the prestigious
Bronze
Sierra
Award for her
commitment and
dedication to the
Foundation. This
year’s honor was
awarded during
the Sixth Annual Wine and 65
Roses Gala at the Montelucia
Resort and Spa.
For more information, visit
cff.org or prime-3.com, or call
602.685.1103.
CITYBUSINESS
BIZ BUZZ
Cab Fleet
Reaches
Green
Milestone
On Earth Day 2008, Discount
Cab, Phoenix’s largest taxi
service, announced its “Green
Cabs for Blue Skies” campaign
with the addition of 20 Toyota
Prius taxis to its fleet of
vehicles. Today, the fleet includes
75 Toyota Prius taxis making
it the largest Prius hybrid fleet
in the country, according to
the Taxicab, Limousine and
Paratransit Association.
“We exceeded our goal of
70 hybrids before the end of
the year and accomplished
this feat in a non-regulated,
non-mandated environment,”
says Craig Hughes, CEO of
Total Transit, Discount Cab’s
parent company.
Painted in the bright lime
green that’s made Discount
Cab a staple on Valley streets,
the fleet uses less gas, improves
the Valley’s air quality and has
been embraced by drivers and
customers who widely support
the effort.
For information, call 602.200.
5500 or visit discountcab.com.
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CITYBUSINESS
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Chamber Announces
2009 Board Of Directors
NORTHEAST VALLEY
BusinessNetworking
Bill
Insurance; and Ex Officio Director
Burnsed, owner of Carefree Golf;
Dr. Debbi Burdick, superintendent
their terms are Chairman of the
Director
of
its 2009 Board of Directors, which
Board Linda Markham, agency
loan officer of Shelter Mortgage;
includes four new members: Frank
owner of Allstate Insurance; Chair
Larry Wilson, financial services
Ashmore,
of
Elect Marie Vale, co-owner of
representative
Carefree Resort & Villas; Robert
the Harold’s Cave Creek Corral;
Gabrick, owner of Carefree Station
Secretary Karen Cimaglia, owner
Grill & Bar; Kathy King, co-owner
of
of
Laura
Noah Kendrick, financial advisor
McCormack, co-owner of Vino 100.
for Edward Jones Investments;
The
Carefree-Cave
Chamber of Commerce announced
general
Saguaro Grille;
manager
and
Board
Creek
The
members
Car
Source;
continuing
Treasurer
Immediate
Past
Jackie
of
Chair
Dean,
State
senior
Farm
the
Cave
Creek
Unified
School District.
For information, call 480.488.3381
or visit carefreecavecreek.org.
If you haven’t had a chance to
check
out
the
Northeast Valley’s
newest urban neighborhood to live,
work, dine and shop, there’s no time
Sip and Savor CityCenter Life!
By Jen Sorlie
like Spring time to get Happy on High
Street with the exciting new line-up of
offers Happy Hour Monday-Friday
from 3-6:30pm. Details: 480.563.7788;
to
Happy Hour promotions at CityCenter
3-7pm,
11am-10pm, daily.
click “Shop & Dine” and “Directory of
of CityNorth®.
Reverse Happy Hour from 9-11pm
and
for
the
night
owls,
Satisfy
your
sweet
tooth
at
Blue Martini offers Happy Hour
Monday-Thursday and 10pm-12am
Mojo Yogurt. March’s flavor of the
seven days a week from 4-7pm,
on Friday and Saturday. Half price
month is Pomegranate-Tart with fresh
featuring beverages from $3 with the
appetizers and drink specials. Details:
spring berries as a topping option.
entire food menu at half price. Details:
480.289.5707; 11am-11pm, daily.
Details:
Get your “buzz” on with Press
480.638.2583; 4pm-2am, daily.
480.585.0339;
offered Monday-Friday from 4-7pm,
is offered every Tuesday-Thursday
Joining High Street soon is 25
features half price selected appetizers,
from 5-8pm where all wines are $6 per
Degrees, a new twist on the local burger
discounted prices on hand crafted
glass. And for dog lovers “Yappy Hour”
joint;
cocktails and world class wines, and $2
offers every dog a complimentary
Visit our newest shops, Ann Taylor
off all beers, complete with live music
treat after 4pm. Details: 480.419.6221;
LOFT
every night beginning at 6pm. Details:
Monday-Saturday
opened in February!
480.347.1313; Monday-Friday 4-10pm,
Sunday 6:30am-6pm.
“Prime
Saturday 4-11pm, Sunday 4-9pm.
An Arizona favorite, Kona Grill
Saito’s
Japanese
6:30am-9pm,
Stores and Restaurants” for a complete
store directory.
Monday-
Coffee Food Wine! Weekly “Press Hour”
Prime’s
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25degreesrestaurant.com.
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Proprietors Mark and Teri Griffis
have announced the opening of their new
Water’s Edge – The Art of Water gallery.
Water sculptures created by Water’s
Edge combine the tranquil properties of
artistic design and the visual and auditory beauty of rippling water to enhance
the home, workplace or public plaza.
Water’s Edge – The Art of Water is
located at 16597 North 92nd Street,
Suite A-109 in Scottsdale. For more
information, call 480.585.4700 or
visit watersedgeart.com.
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CITYVIEWS
Do you remember a Carol Burnett
copies of CITYSunTimes and handed
shtick years ago similar to this? I muster all
them to the bored people around me. No
of my self control to not comment on how
telling where we’ll find new advertisers!
ridiculous this is. I am biting the inside of
my cheek. The absurdity tickles me.
There is no verbal communication.
She extends her open hand. I assume
she’s not going to shake mine. I present
the form. That’s what she wanted alright.
Publisher’s Pen
Dear Readers,
Pointer.”
Time passes.
“Now serving A032 at Window 2.”
Jackpot! Feels like a game show.
She glances at it. She points to a grey
I am greeted by a pleasant young
haired lady at the next station in the circle.
man at Window Number 2. He is wearing
“She’ll do the vision test.”
a black T-Shirt with a huge logo embla-
That is our entire interface.
zoned across his chest with the words
The vision test lady already has an
“Black Flag Damaged.”
applicant at her station. Not one to waste
“What’s Black Flag Damaged?” I ask.
Motor Vehicles! It is always a “trip”! Sorry.
time, I duck into the ladies room opposite
“It’s a hardcore punk band.” Alrighty then.
Couldn’t resist.
her station to check hair and make-up.
This takes “business casual” to a whole
My time had come. My “you can have
Hey, this photo has to last me five years
other level.
it forever until your 65th birthday” driver’s
– and the face I have today is the best it’s
He asks for my current driver’s license
license was up for renewal. Turning 65
gonna be. I’m out in less than five minutes.
and another form of I.D. The first thing
not only makes one eligible for Medicare,
Grey haired lady is gone.
my hand pulls from my wallet is my
“get your eyes checked (and vital signs?)
to renew your license every five years.”
I just love being special.
Should I request her whereabouts
from “The Pointer”? Not a good idea.
Grey haired lady returns. She is
cordial. She is kind. She smiles. I am
I arrive at the DMV at 1:10pm on
instructed into the goggle-like apparatus
this particular Tuesday. There is no line.
for the eye test. “Read line B, please.” She
WOW!
said “please”! “Now tell me which lights
Right up to the counter I march. A
you see.” “Left. Right. Left. Right.”
lady with short dark hair stands behind
“Now you can remove your head from
the desk of a circular work station at a
our medieval torture device.” A sense of
computer monitor. She says nothing,
humor, too!
“I’m here to renew my driver’s license.
I have the form completed.”
I am given my number as in a bakery.
“Now serving C238 at Window 17.
to her right to the next monitor. That
monitor is aligned with ropes where the
computerized voice announces.
the routine and alleviate the state deficit.
This is gonna be a long day.
Hmmm. I wonder if the Governor would
I enter the non-line line. She takes
consider that.
“Yes?” she queries.
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•
Complete Balance
Fido’s Funhouse
PVUSD
Trade Show Source
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work.”
“Now that doesn’t sound like a good
idea to me.”
“Oh, not to worry. We never get mad.
It’s the public that get’s mad.”
Oh.
Then he runs out of staples.
“Step to the line over there and wait to
No waiting – new license. I’m out of
As I exit, a long queue awaits their first
encounter with “The Pointer.”
Timing is everything.
It’s like Vegas. They could add Keno to
I am to approach her there.
station.
Casual guy says, “I wish I could carry at
WELCOME BACK
ADVERTISERS
there in record time.
I sit. I wait.
Now serving J588 at Window 24,” the
two steps to her right relocating to that
Concealed Weapons Permit. Business
• America’s Home and Garden
Expo Center
• Arizona Skin Care Physicians, PLC
• Dilly’s Deli
• Evergreen EarthCare
• Home Sweet Home
Cleaning Services
• National Property Services, Inc.
• Oasis Community Church
• Paradise Valley Dental
• Traaen & Associates
• Word of Mouth Cookie Co.
be called for your picture.”
Without uttering a word she points
queue would form if there was a queue.
Warmest Regards,
I am armed with catch up reading
materials – enough to initiate a hernia.
I should have brought in a few hundred
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has already said more to me than “The
I do so love to visit the Department of
it enters you into the special category of
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I pay close attention to the voice. It
WELCOME NEW
ADVERTISERS
I can certainly relate to your thoughts [Publisher’s Pen,
January 2009] on the weird “Catch 22” in which a lot of us find
ourselves today as we attempt to untangle the Gordian knot
of the physician/pharmacist/insurance company triangle in
our own personal attempts to remain healthy.
Only because of your energy and determination could
you have possibly achieved so much in the “brief” period
during which you made all the phone calls, conducted a lot
of research and generally asserted yourself. It would have
taken more timid souls much longer – especially if they
were not armed with a computer, some medical knowledge,
phone smarts and unrelenting energy.
Believe me. I’ve been there. And saddled with
unremitting high blood pressure. For over 5 years. Despite a
Hope H. Ozer
Publisher
wonderfully capable cardiologist, wonderful nurse practioners
and knowledgeable pharmacists, I am still faced with many of
the same dilemmas you mention.
I’ve simply given up contacting my insurance companies –
how in the world did you contact yours so quickly?
I can also understand trying to avoid the worst of the
ever-present drastic side effects; the financial waste of
discarding ineffective pills; acting as a guinea pig for new drug
offerings; and in my particular case, also being unable to easily
swallow pills anyway (due to having the autoimmune disease
Sjogren’s Syndrome), it’s been no picnic around here either.
So I really understand.
Hang in there. We are fortunate to have access to so many
wonderful professionals. It just seems more difficult to obtain
straight answers from them quickly.
– Wink Blair, Scottsdale
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Carefree/Cave Creek
Farmers Market
Discover downtown Carefree
at the Carefree Farmers’ Market,
presented
by
the
Arizona
Community Farmers’ Market Group
on Fridays from 9am-2pm. The
farmers and food market specializes
in the fine flavors of the Southwest.
Some of the items sold at the market
are locally grown produce, pesticide
free, organically grown, freshly baked
artisan and whole grain breads.
There are salsas, jams, pickles, olives,
Mediterranean foods, range-fed
beef, sustainably caught wild salmon
and tuna and other delicacies.
Visit arizonafarmersmarkets.com for
more information.
Local Student Takes Award
Ciara Petronzio, a sixth-grade
student at Desert Arroyo Middle
School, has been named one of the
state’s top two youth volunteers in
the 14th Annual Prudential Spirit
of
Community
nationwide
young
Awards.
program
people
for
It’s
a
Paradise Valley
outstanding
service.
Ciara
will
receive
$1,000
award,
an
engraved silver medallion and a
trip to Washington, D.C. for special
recognition events in early May.
Only 102 young people nationwide
receive this honor.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The Foothills Caring Corps
annual fundraiser will be held
on March 21 from 2-6pm at the
Carefree Town Center Amphitheatre
on Easy Street. The festival will include
the Taste of the Foothills, with wine
Caring on March 7 at 6pm with a
silent auction, followed by dinner,
dancing and a live auction. The event
COMMUNITY
will be held at The Ritz Carlton in
Phoenix. Funds raised from the event
will help support Assistance League
Lynn Urschel,
of
philanthropic
life and fundraise in her honor
programs. The co-chairwomen of
to further develop treatments and
this year’s event are June Sheehan
drugs for those diagnosed with a
and Kathy Fiss. The Caribbean theme
blood cancer. For more information,
is Flip Flops and Finery. For more
visit celebritymartini.com.
Phoenix’s
five
to
celebrate
her
information, call 602.944.7636.
Republican Women’s Luncheon
The Paradise Valley Republican
Women’s Club will hold its general
meeting on March 13 at Gainey
Ranch Golf Club, located at 7600
East Gainey Club Drive in Scottsdale.
The guest speaker is Arizona State
Treasurer Dean Martin. It begins
with a 10:30am social. The luncheon
begins at noon. $25 per person. For
information, call 480.945.1490.
Musicians From Marlboro
A touring extension of the
renowned Marlboro Music Festival
in Vermont brings the Musicians
From Marlboro to Camelback Bible
Church in Paradise Valley on March
7. The group consists of leading
musicians from the United States
and many foreign countries. Both
young professionals and mature
artists come to the tiny town of
Marlboro each year to exchange
ideas and explore together in depth
the vast
repertoire of chamber
music. Tickets are $30. For
information, call 602.252.0095 or visit
phoenixchambermusicsociety.org.
Scottsdale
All-State Choir Festival
The
Wednesday Wine Tastings
Lon’s at the Hermosa will be
holding Wednesday’s Wine & Tapas
from 5-7pm each Wednesday. Taste
flights of wine hand-selected by the
sommelier from Lon’s Wine Spectator
award-winning cellar. Tapas pairings
available from $8. For information,
call 602.955.7878 or visit lons.com.
Arizona
All-State
Mesquite High School, with high
school students from all across
part of this elite ensemble.
Out of the 500 high school
students
who
auditioned,
Local Residents Place
First In Championship
only 44 students were chosen
for the group, and 26 of them
were from Horizon High
School. The students worked
with nationally known choral
director Paul Gulsvig and
choreographer
Marty
DeMott for three days to
details
did
the
and
an
performance
the
students
outstanding
Congratulations
to
job.
the
Horizon choir department,
director Kathrine Kouns and
all participating students.
Casino Night Benefit
A
Celebrity
Leukemia
Martini
&
Lymphoma
Society will be held March 7,
from 6-9pm at Devil’s Martini
Philanthropic Fundraiser
Assistance League of Phoenix
will hold the 38th Celebration of
Now This Is FUNdraising!
The 2009 Wine, Women & Jazz
event is set for April 25 from 4-6:30pm
at the Arizona Culinary Institute
located at 10585 North 116th Street in
Scottsdale. Tickets are $55, $65 at the
door. Dress for the event is business
casual. All proceeds generated from
this event will benefit the Arizona
Women’s Partnership, Inc. Guests
will enjoy fine wine, delicious hors
d’oeuvres and desserts, along with
great jazz featuring Blaise Lantana,
Delphine Cortez and Margo Reed.
For
ticket
reservations,
call
602.863.9744 or visit azwp.org.
Arizona auditioning to be
Casino Night to benefit the
Phoenix
Show
Choir Festival was recently held at
finalize
recognizing
community
a
and delicious samples from local
restaurants, “Elvis” in concert at 3pm
by tribute artist Charlie Franks, 40
specially selected artists and retailers
and live auction at 5pm with four
chances to win $5,000. Drawing
at 5:30pm. For information, visit
foothillscaringcorps.com.
North (corner of Scottsdale
and
Shea).
It
will
be
held in memory of Alisa
The multi-generational Team CBF (Complete
Balance Fitness) was awarded several titles at
the recent Natural Athlete Strength Association
AZ Powerlifting Championships. Individually, team
members were awarded 11 first place titles and
set 14 Arizona State records. Team members (ages)
in the front are: Frank Rader (54), Madonna Cooper
(49) and team mascot Shayna Bickel (12). Behind
them are Mike Salley (18), Lisa Bickel (43), team
Trainer/Coach David Bickel (44), CST Publisher Hope
Ozer (64) and Rae Rader (54). The team won First
Place in Combined Powerlifting.
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COMMUNITY
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Starlene flips through the colorful
pages of an entertainment magazine
in search of the perfect pattern for
her butterfly cutout.
“Creating art projects from
scraps is my favorite thing to do,” the
10-year-old says from an activity area
at the Arizona Museum for Youth
in Mesa. And with marker in hand,
Starlene carefully stencils her
butterfly’s outline.
“She takes pride in finding
entertainment
through
other
vehicles besides toys or video
games,” says Starlene’s case manager,
Rebecca. “Starlene can entertain
herself both inside and outside. She
loves crafts and scrap booking.”
She’s also in search of an adoptive
family with the ability to devote a lot
of attention to her.
“I would like to have a mom
and dad,” she says. “They have to
be happy and love animals. Older
brothers and sisters would be nice.
Brothers would be better than girls,
because girls fight too much. I don’t
want to be an only child because
I’ve already done that.”
Starlene is a fifth-grader and
already knows what she wants to do
when she grows up.
“I want to be an animal rescue
person,” she says. “I want to be able
to take animals out of dangerous
situations and deliver them to
safe homes.”
FOREVER FAMILIES / BY BRENT LEDET
Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
Starlene is an
animated, imaginative
fifth-grader who loves
animals, crafts and
scrap booking.
She demonstrates her love for
animals every summer when she
captures and “rescues” lizards from
the Arizona sun. “You have to be fast
to catch them,” she says. “I have a
cage and I feed them crickets from
the pet shop.”
As Starlene puts the finishing
touches on her butterfly cutout, her
case manager draws comparisons
between the young girl and a
real butterfly.
“Starlene has so many beautiful
qualities waiting to be shared with
a loving family,” Rebecca says. “She
needs a caring home where she
can be the animated, precious,
imaginative and curious young girl.”
For more information about
adopting children like Starlene,
contact Aid to Adoption of
Special Kids at 602.930.4900 or visit
aask-az.org.
It All Starts In
Your Community
After making many difficult
Volunteers contribute in very
cuts to our municipal budget,
large and meaningful ways. They
many services and programs that
may clean up a neglected alley, paint
residents use have been eliminated
over graffiti, mentor youth or help
or reduced. It’s been a challenging
staff our libraries and vibrant senior
time for City leadership and resi-
and community centers. These
dents alike. No one likes to see
individual actions have the power
COMMUNITY
UPDATE DISTRICT TWO
to change our world. And it all starts
in your community.
CITY
COUNCLEWOMAN
PEGGY NEELY
Phoenix
The best aspect about volunteerism is that opportunities are
always available and open to
everyone. You can find volunteer
opportunities
by
City
depart-
services impacted in ways that
ment by visiting the City’s website:
diminishes the quality of life of our
phoenix.gov/menurescomvolhelp.html.
residents and neighborhoods. And
You also can call my office at
once our economy gets on track,
602.262.7445 for more information
we will work diligently to restore as
on volunteer opportunities. Find
many needed services as we can.
an activity you enjoy, and if we
However, a positive way to
all pitch in, the results will make
enhance our communities and
the City of Phoenix an even better
enrich our own experiences is to
place to live.
take an active role. I would like
to encourage you to volunteer
Phoenix
for our City’s services, join your
Peggy Neely represents District 2,
neighborhood
City
Councilwoman
association/board
which includes most of Northeast
or start a block watch group.
Phoenix. She can be reached at
Now more than ever, we need
602.262.7445 or through e-mail at
everyone’s help.
[email protected].
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COMMUNITY
FAITH, HOPE & CHARITIES
You Don’t Want To Miss This!
What is your idea of happiness? Being a father of
five years, to a child that resembles me – seeing
his life through a younger version of me.
On March 15, Drama Queens on the Green will present a theatrical
three-act fashion show and high tea that is sure to dazzle and amaze
attendees. Guests will dine on a decadent selection of appetizers and
pastries and an assortment of fine teas. The fashion show includes a
gorgeous array of “Dancing with the Stars” costumes designed by Emmy
Award-winning costume designer Randall Christensen. 1968-era
costumes from Arizona Theatre
Company’s production of Hair
will also be featured.
What is your greatest fear? Being empty.
What is your greatest extravagance? Jewelry.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Style in a tux.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Style in a ball gown.
When and where were you happiest? As a young
child at our lake home.
TINA CELLE
Social Editor
The fifth annual Drama Queens
on the Green will be held on Sunday,
March 15 at the new Intercontinental
Montelucia Resort and Spa in
Paradise Valley at 1pm. Tickets are
available at $200 per person, $2,000 for
a table of ten. For more information,
contact Blair Torrey at 602.256.6899,
Extension 6304, or by e-mail at
[email protected].
When co-chair Marc
Reid was introduced to
Arizona Theater Company,
he immediately fell in love
with the ATC family. “The
Arizona Theater Company
is a professional acting
group and this event
will contribute to their
children’s
programs,”
says Marc. “We’ll also be
bringing vintage fashions
designed by Hollywood
legends, such as Edith
Head and Ceil Chapman.
Hundreds of gowns will be
for sale after the event, also
to benefit the charity.”
What is your most treasured possession?
Our son.
What do you value most in your friends? Sense
of humor.
Who are your heroes? This year, President
Obama and anyone who can help turn our
economy around.
What is your personal motto? When someone
takes the time to show you who they are, pay
attention.
How do you have fun? Shop until I cannot feel
my calves.
My favorite vacation: Istanbul
Dream vacation? Cruise of the Mediterranean
My favorite restaurant: Humble Pie – celebrated
a birthday there, had a great time, and
excellent food.
“
My favorite part of the recent Wine, Women & Shoes event
series was the intimate dinners held at three private Valley
estates. A different chef at each location meant lots of divine
dining was going on. Sojourner Center was the beneficiary of
all the hard work of the WW&S committee.”
– Tina Celle
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Hostess Heidi Lisherness
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Dolores McKay and Chef
Christopher Gross
Decadent nibbles from
McCormick & Schmick’s
Photos By Tina Celle, Courtesy Blacktie Arizona
YOUTH & EDUCATION
Talk To Kids About Economic
Ups And Downs
With the reality of economic
uncertainty, family talk is apt to
center on money, jobs, mortgages,
moving, reduced spending, school
tuition and credit cards. Talking to
kids about money issues is tough,
other children and teenagers.
to learn that every wish cannot
cation with kids is important, but
be granted. Communicate your
parents should be careful not to over-
personal values about how to save
burden them or tell them more than
and spend money.
and
honest
they need to know. Take a cue from
your child, listen to questions and
FRANCES MILLSYERGER, PH.D
provide information in an ageappropriate way.
What parents can do is:
Psychotherapist
Scottsdale
need and what they want; kids need
communi-
Open
• Don’t feel guilty about saying ‘no’ to
some requests and setting limits.
• Respond to concerns and questions
in
a
truthful
and
respectful
manner, which will help develop
children’s personal self-confidence,
problem-solving
ability
and
knowledge.
Frances Mills-Yerger, Ph.D. is the
founder, facilitator and program
director of Workshops for Youth and
Family. For information, visit orho.
org or call 480.882.6011.
• Let them see how you solve
problems, deal with crisis and
especially when parents are under
stress and have to deal with their own
anxieties. Although parents may want
to protect their children from worries,
kids pick up the signals when things
change and when there’s tension
in the household. When they don’t
know the facts, they are likely to fill in
the gaps themselves with their own
imagination or with misinformation
based on media reports or talks with
make decisions. When they see you
handle a situation with confidence
they learn that they too can handle
life’s challenges.
• Involve children in helping out at
home like doing chores, babysitting,
etc.
• Use the financial situation as an
opportunity to help children learn
the difference between what they
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located at 9321 North 94th Street.
For information, call 480.951.0946
or visit scottsdalegymnastics.com.
see Seussical the Musical, at the
Herberger Theater. Tuition is $275 for
the week, and is due prior to the first
day of camp. Session I: March 9-13;
Tesseract
Summer is just around the corner and there is no time like the present
to start looking for summer camps and programs for your kids. A good
camp has the potential to offer a child positive and rewarding experiences,
whether academic or recreational, as well as the chance to build lifelong
skills and friendships. We have compiled a list of just some of the wonderful
programs coming to the Valley this summer. But be sure to check back next
month, when we’ll be adding more exciting opportunities.
Featured Camp Listings
AZ On The Rocks-Indoor Climbing,
Inc.
Keep cool with AZR’s Kids Camp
June 1-August 2; located at 16447 North
91st Street #105, Scottsdale. Campers
will climb, do gymnastics, yoga, fitness
training/hip hop and play related
games and activities. Full and half days
are available for one week sessions.
Pre-registration is required. Campers
must be between the ages of six and 13
by the start of camp. For information,
call Stephanie Mills at 480.294.5134 or
visit azontherocks.com.
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Learning
Session II: March 16-20. Sessions run
from 9am-3pm and before and after
Adventures
Fun and educational summer
care is available.
sessions for preschool through rising
tenth grade students. Offerings include
Musical Theater, Digital Filmmaking,
Club BRIO
A fun art experience in Scottsdale
for your young artist, classes for
kids (ages five to 11) are designed
to encourage children to think and
work independently. Projects include
painting, art history, drawing, collage,
sculpture and watercolor. Weekly
(Monday-Thursday) sessions in July are
9am-12pm or 1-4pm. For information,
call 480.941.8310 or register online at
briofinearts.com.
Summer Camp
The magic of theatre comes to life
Workshop,
during VYT’s summer camps, for ages
Spanish Fiestas and Mysteries and
five to 17. Students receive training
Puzzles. June, July and August sessions
in acting, dance and music as well
are offered at 4800 E. Doubletree Ranch
as participate in the end of session
Road, Paradise Valley and 3939 E. Shea
production. Before and after care is
Blvd., Phoenix; Extended-day care
available for musical theatre workshop
available. For details, call 480.991.1770
only. Session I: June 1-26; Session II:
or visit tesseractschool.org.
July 6-31. For details, call 602.253.8188,
Sports
Camp,
Writer’s
Extension 312, or visit vyt.com.
Valley Youth Theatre Camps
Spring Break Camp
Explore the aspects of theatre in
these week-long sessions. Children,
ages seven to 15, will learn valuable skills in acting, music, dance
and much more. Students showcase
their work on the last day of camp for
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
Don’t let your kids waste another
summer on the couch watching TV
friends
and
family.
In
addition,
campers will take a field trip to
or playing video games. At Goshin
summer camp, all ages will learn self
defense, life skills, fitness and fun –
Situation Awareness – How to avoid
Danger; Bully Busters Programs –
Dealing with a Bully; Practical Self
Defense – Escapes that Work; and Role
Playing – Becoming a Street Smart Kid.
Camps run June August at 6245 East
Bell
Road
in
Scottsdale.
Call
480.951.2236 for summer camp
specials or visit goshinkarate.com.
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Summer
Hubbard Summer Sports Camps
Enjoy
the
summer
playing
basketball, soccer, swimming, archery,
volleyball and field sports and lay the
groundwork for a lifetime of physical
fitness for children ages five to 13.
One-week sessions run Monday- Friday,
full day 8:30am-3:30pm ($205/week)
or half day 8:30am-12pm ($155/week),
with extended care available from
7:30am-6pm. Paradise Valley Academy
– May 26-Aug. 7; Thunderbird Academy
– June 1-Aug. 7; Sunnyslope High
School – June 1-Aug. 7. For details, call
602.971.4044 or visit hubbardsports.com.
Northern Arizona University Forester
Academy
The
Centennial
Forest
Environmental Education program
provides hands-on training in the
world of forestry and environmental
science in the pine forest surrounding
Flagstaff. Activities and training at
various levels include hiking, naturebased art, bird identification and
outdoor stewardship and adventures.
All programs are for ages 9-16. Junior
Forester Academy: June 8-12 and June
15-19; Senior Forester Academy: June
22-26; Outdoor Leadership Academy:
June 29-July 3. For details, contact
Cheryl Miller, camp director, at
928.523.6727 or visit for.nau.edu.
Scottsdale Gymnastics Summer Kids
Camp
Boys and girls will stay fit and
have a blast experiencing trampoline,
tumbling, gymnastics, crafts, rope
climb, hip hop, zip line, cheer,
parkour, games, guest speakers, and
overall fitness fun. Camps run June
1-August 7 for ages three to 14 years;
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YOUTH & EDUCATION
18
SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE
My columns in the CITYSunTimes are usually devoted to all of
the positive things happening in
Cave Creek Unified School District.
They have featured updates on our
Leadership Teams, Strategic Plan
for Excellence, All Excelling Schools
Dr. Debbi
Burdick
Superintendent
Cave Creek Unified
School District
and District Safety Plans. However,
now it is crucial to discuss the
State budget and the impact it
will have on our schools and
districts statewide.
We are all too familiar with
the status of our local and state
economic
situation.
Across
Arizona, the picture for our schools
is the reality that they will suffer
unprecedented cuts if we do not
do something proactively. As
educational supporters, we have
the opportunity to let our elected
officials know how we feel.
Information has been in the news
and discussed in educational circles
but the bottom line is, we anticipate
serious budget cuts that will affect
the way schools and districts do
business in our state.
We clearly understand the $1.6
billion deficit for this year and
the potential of $3 billion for next
year. However, we also know there
are alternatives to the additional
proposed cuts of 21 percent to the
already underfunded education
budget. This could potentially result
in losing full day kindergarten, a
decrease in adequate funding for
utilities, increases in our class sizes
and a loss in our soft capital budget
that purchases supplies, materials
and textbooks. It is critical that we
let our legislators know we do not
want the state budget balanced on
the backs of our students.
In order to see what is going
on in budget talks at the Legislature, go to the Joint Legislative
Budget Committee (JLBC) website:
azleg.state.az.us/jlbc.htm.
After
seeing the proposed cuts, to take
Arizona State Capitol Complex
Information Desk
602.926.3559
John Kavanagh
[email protected]; 602.926.5170
Russell Pearce
[email protected]; 602.926.5760
Kirk Adams
[email protected]; 602.926.5495
Bob Burns
[email protected]; 602.926.5993
action contact the legislative budget
decision makers listed above. We
must be the collective voice to speak
up for our students, employees,
families and the community,
who deserve the highest quality
education possible in order to secure
their futures.
Deborah C. Burdick, Ed.D. was
named
Interim
Superintendent
of the Cave Creek Unified School
District with the commencement of
the 2008-09 school year. Her Leadership Mission Statement is: To ensure
learning everyday for every student;
leadership everyday for every stakeholder. For more information, call
480.575.2000 or visit ccusd93.org.
If a doctor, lawyer, or dentist had 40 people in his office at
one time, all of whom had different needs, and some of whom
didn’t want to be there and were causing trouble, and the
doctor, lawyer, or dentist, without assistance, had to treat them
all with professional excellence for nine months, then he might
have some conception of the classroom teacher’s job.
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~ Donald D. Quinn
Festival
Showcases
Independent
Chefs
Foodies, gourmets, locavores
and chefs unite this month to
experience the ambiance of a
sophisticated garden party; the
artistry of 60 renowned Arizona
chefs; and the flavors of 100 wines
and spirits.
The West of Western Culinary Festival features chefs from
top independent restaurants and
delivers an avant-garde epicurean experience. Held at Phoenix
Art Museum, this multi-sensory
affair of signature dishes, stunning works of art, live musical
performance
and
hands-on
demonstrations celebrates its
fth anniversary
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Tasting. Set in the Museum’s beautiful Dorrance Sculpture Garden,
chefs prepare entrees “al fresco”
exposing the art of the kitchen to
guests. The festivities continue in
the Museum’s Great Hall at The
Wine Table, where connoisseurs
and novices can sample dozens
of labels from around the world
with the assistance of trained
sommeliers and wine masters.
The
West
of
Western
Culinary Festival will be held
March 14-15 from 11am-4pm.
Advance tickets can be purchased
online at westofwestern.com.
For more information, call
602.262.5652 or visit phxart.org.
The weather is warming and
with spring just around the corner,
it is a great time to get out and
experience the seasonal bounty of
our local growers and independent
restaurants. Or maybe a tequila tasting
is more your speed? Either way, the
Valley has a lot to offer.
Recently named a “Local Hero”
by Edible Phoenix readers, Chef James
Porter of Tapino Kitchen and Wine
Bar keeps on bringing the good stuff
to Scottsdale; from Recession Proof
Tue days – half off the entire wine list
– special tasting events and late night
menu offerings to
the Thursday night
Flight School wine
tasting classes –
four pours and four
cheeses within 60
minutes for just $15
a person. Tapino
is located at 7000
East Shea Blvd,
Suite 1010. For
more information,
call 480.991.6887 or
visit tapino.com.
Food And
Fun
Pink Spot Coffee & Ice Cream in
Phoenix wants to entertain you. It
brings talented acoustic musicians
to perform every Saturday from 6-9pm
and also offers open mic nights once
a week, happy hour on Monday
afternoons and game nights on
Tuesday and Thursday.
For event information, visit
myspace.com/pinkspotcoffee or call
602.265.3889.
FOOD & WINE
Quiessence restaurant at the
Farm at South Mountain presents
a unique and special dining e
xperience. Executive Chef Gregory
LaPrad hand selects the finest local
ingredients to craft the menu of
the day, allowing guests to savor
nature’s seasonal bounty while
supporting the local economy
and growing a sustainable culture.
See Food and Fun, on page 23
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nature’s Inspiration
Notable plein air artist Bill Cramer
has developed his own inimitable
ART EFFECTS
Plein air artist Bill Cramer
By Katherine Koenig
style with his vibrant, interwoven
brushstrokes that capture nature’s
is a good match to the spontaneity
the obvious visual elements.
light in a beautiful outdoor palette.
found in nature.
The
push
of
an
evening
He finds his inspiration in the open
“Each painting is a balancing
breeze, the feel of sun baked
air, and mixing colors often takes
act between what I see and what
granite, the sound of a raven
place on both pallet and panel in an
I hope to convey. Any landscape
suddenly
intuitive and exciting way that he feels
worth painting is much more than
examples of the many unseen
elements
overhead
that
are
inform
my
work. I am satisfied when
a painting is as rich as the
landscape that inspired it.”
En plein air is a French
expression which means “in
elements. With his passion for painting, this
the open air” and is used to
outdoors. Throughout history,
award-winning artist has exquisitely captured
nature with a unique and colorful eye.
Bill Cramer is the featured artist in
this beautiful expression of
March at Grayleaf Galleria in Prescott, and
art
describe the act of painting
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artists
will be painting on Saturday afternoons in
to accurately represent the
has
challenged
gallery throughout the month. For more
appearance of the landscape
information,
under
billcramerpaintings.com.
the
ever-changing
call
928.443.1503
or
visit
March 6-8
Joanne Gallery
Arts and Flowers Event
Phoenix Art Museum
phxartmuseum.org
Scottsdale Artist
With vibrant and vivid
colors, Scottsdale artist Joanne
L. Gallery brings a joyful
ambiance and feeling to her
luminous works. With her love
of color, she explores each
piece with an intuitive eye for a
bright, lively palette.
“The emotion of the
environment and my feelings
influence the colors and hues
of my art…from the saguaro
cactus of Arizona to the hibiscus
of Port Douglas, Australia. I can
remember the exact moment
and feeling of that place in time.
This is why I paint.”
Gallery’s work is influenced
by her years traveling and living
in many countries, including
New Zealand, Australia, Fiji,
Tahiti and Mexico.
“I am inspired by the
universe…from the stars in the
galaxy to the Great Barrier Reef
in Australia. I also find flowers
and plants to be a source for
inspiration no matter what the
environment.”
Gallery began her career
creating photographic paintings
but has evolved to a more stylized and bold approach. Shapes
of light and color have been
incorporated into her more
recent contemporary scenes.
“My son is into the stars
and as he studies them, I see
incredible colors and light.
When I’m working, sometimes
I pour paint and let it go. Just
like collisions in the universe
– my paintings collide with
color. I’m so drawn to vivid
color…my work would feel
lifeless without it.”
Gallery’s work can be seen at
the Carefree Fine Art and Wine
Festival March 6-8. For more
information, visit jlgallery.com.
March 7-8
Art Detour 2009
Downtown Phoenix
artlinkphoenix.com
March 7-8
Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market
Phoenix
heard.org
March 7-8
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
AROUND TOWN
Works Of
Radiant Color
Spring Butterfly Exhibit
Desert Botanical Garden
dbg.org
March 8
Kenny Loggins
Celebrity Theatre
celebritytheatre.com
March 19-22
National Festival of the West
Westworld, Scottsdale
festivalofthewest.com
March 20–22
Scottsdale Arts Festival
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
sccarts.org
March 26
Elton John & Billy Joel
US Airways
usairwayscenter.com
Thru March 29
Arizona Fine Art Expo
Scottsdale Rd. & Jomax, Scottsdale
arizonafineartexpo.com
Thru March 29
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Arizona Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction
royalfaires.com
March 31
Madeleine Peyroux
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Amphitheater
scottsdaleperformingarts.org
For additional events: showup.com
3.09
CITYLIFE
LIFE BUZZ
Classic Residence by
Hyatt and The Plaza Companies, a senior living community, has nearly completed
an extensive refurbishment
project that included significant updates to the common
areas of its main building
and Care Center. The renovation allowed for a substantial
donation of furniture and
other equipment to several
local charities. Beneficiaries
include St. Vincent De Paul,
United Methodist Outreach
Ministry and Phoenix-based
Human Services Campus.
Classic
Residence
is
located at Grayhawk, 7501
East Thompson Peak Parkway
in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.563.5300 or
visit hyattclassic.com.
Reflecting Your Definition
Of Harmony
In our own home, which we can control
and have personal power over, we can create
an atmosphere that nourishes and heals us.
Decorating a personal space can be easy.
Think about yourself and what you like to
look at and how you’d like to feel. What makes
you happy? Focus on you and the pleasures
you need to integrate into your environment
to bring about harmonious living.
Decide what harmony means to you.
Before making any changes, know which
rooms in your home bring you the greatest
peace of mind. Focus on and discover what
harmony means in terms of color, texture,
furniture styles, materials, sounds and
aromas.
Answering the following questions can
help: Do you prefer a quiet environment or
one filled with music? Do you like the aromas
of food in the air or do they interfere? How
do the colors affect your mood and attitude?
Do you thrive in a cloistered environment or
an open space? Does your furniture support
your physical presence? Is the arrangement
of the furniture conducive to relaxing conversation, function and flow?
BARBARA
KAPLAN
Interior Designer
Scottsdale
Harmonious rooms invite you
in and help you surrender to your
needs and feelings. Our lives don’t
always lead us to that place, so we
need a restful environment to help
us heal from the day.
Color is one way we can create
harmony in our environment. But
mistakes can be made. A client
didn’t like the color she painted her
fireplace and blamed herself for
upsetting her personal harmony
in her family room. She was more
concerned about the room than her
own feelings. She said, “How it resonates for me is important because
it is about how the outside comes
together with my insides.” For her,
it was more important to have her
personal feelings expressed through
the integration of her choices. She
wanted to feel at one with the environment. Always remember that
rooms have no feelings, YOU do!
To contact Barbara, call 480.998.
5088,
visit
barbarakaplan.
com or send an e-mail to
[email protected].
Expo Comes To A Close
Marless Fellows paints her fellow artist, Mama Tahakashi, from Toyko, Japan in her Kimono
at the Thunderbird Artists Arizona Fine Art Expo, which runs through March 29 in Scottsdale.
For more information, call 480.837.7163 or visit arizonafineartexpo.com.
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continued from page 19
Mr. Modem’s
Sites Of
The Month
Bugged by Debugging?
Plot-O-Matic –
tinyurl.com/6n42xd
Have you ever sat
in a movie theater,
robotically consuming
a $14 tub of popcorn
drizzled with synthetic
butter,
courtesy
of
Dow Chemical, and
thinking, “I can write
something better than
this
drivel”?
You’re
probably right. Using
the
Plot-O-Matic
(patent
select
Q. When I visit websites using Internet Explorer, a
message appears telling me that an error has been
encountered. It asks if I want to debug it. How can I
get rid of this?
A. Debugging notifications are intended for
programmers and developers, not we mere mortal
users, so by disabling them you won’t be adversely
affecting the quality of your computing life. You’ll
simply be avoiding those pesky pop-ups. To turn it off,
click: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced. Scroll down
to the Browsing section and remove the check marks
beside “Disable script debugging (Internet Explorer),”
“Disable script debugging (Other),” and “Display a
notification about every script error.” When you have
completed those changes, finish up by clicking: Apply
> OK. Close then re-open Internet Explorer, and you
will be all set.
pending),
your
char-
acters and the plot
elements you would
like to include in your
Start the New Year off right with a subscription to
Mr. Modem’s award-winning, weekly computer-tips
newsletter, now in its eighth year of publication! To view
a sample issue, visit mrmodem.com.
Enjoy a variety of offerings
at lunch, “snack time”
and dinner, or breakfast
on the patio at the
Morning Glory Café next
door. For details, visit
quiessencerestaurant.com
or call 602.276.0601.
CITYLIFE
Food And Fun,
As part of the Valley
Fever
Arts
Festival,
Tequilaaz! takes over
The Lath House at Heritage and Science Park in
downtown Phoenix on
March 21 from 4-8pm.
The event celebrates
everything tequila with
premium Mexican spirits,
Southwest
fare
from
top Arizona restaurants,
seminars about agave
culture and international
music and entertainment.
For more information,
visit tequilaaz.com or
valleyfeverarts.com.
movie. When you’re
satisfied
with
your
choices, click “Lights!
Camera! Action!”
Unusual Hotels –
unusualhotelsofthe
world.com
As its name implies,
this is the place to turn
if you’re seeking nontraditional
Perhaps
mole-like
and
hotels.
you
have
tendencies
prefer
to
stay
underground, or inside
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an igloo, in a tree or
even
underwater?
Categories include Art
Galleries, Lighthouses,
Underground
Caves
and even Prisons. Yes,
for
$150/night
you
can stay in a fabulous
Turkish Prison. Dreams
do come true!
3.09
DESTINATIONS
Nothing beats spring in
Arizona. Except maybe a
spring break road trip within
Arizona. Not up for a road trip?
The Valley is blooming with
events to keep you and the kids
occupied and entertained.
Rev Up For Off-Road Fun
Head to Lake Havasu City for
the World Off-Road Championship
Motorcross Series on March 14-15
at Crazy Horse Campground. Call
817.460.8308 or 928.855.4033 or visit
worcsracing.com. Then, on March
19-21, experience the 10th Annual
Lake Havasu 4x4 Desert Run, with
4x4s from around the
Southwest, BBQ
and raffle. Visit
golakehavasu.
com or call
928.505.3723.
Spring Break
Road Trip!
Celebrate Archeology
Awareness Month
Visit the Archaeology Expo
March 14-15 at Pueblo Grande
Museum and Archaeological Park
in Phoenix to learn why it’s important to preserve archaeological sites
and historic places. Enjoy craft
demonstrations,
living
history
re-enactors, Native American demonstrators and entertainers and ethnic
food – all for free. Call 602.542.4174.
Take an archaeology hike on
March 21 at Red Rock State Park
in Sedona, and learn about the
pre-historic Sinagua Indians who
inhabited the Sedona/Verde Valley
more than 1,000 years ago. Call
928.282.6907.
Details on these and other events
can be found at azstateparks.com.
Explore A Hidden
Treasure
Take A Swing At Spring
Training
For baseball enthusiasts, March
in Arizona means Major League
Baseball Spring Training. The
Cactus League welcomes two new
MLB teams for the 2009 season – the
Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles
Dodgers. Games take place around
the Valley and in Tucson. For all of the
details, visit cactusleague.com.
Discover Your Inner Irish
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602.280.9221 or visit phxirish.com.
In Sedona, celebrate the 39th
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade,
Festival & Road Race at Jordan
Historical Park on March 14. Parade
begins at 10:30am; the festival
follows with live entertainment, free
children’s and family activities, food
and a Beer Garden. Call 928.204.2390
or visit sedonamainstreet.com.
The 26th Annual St.
Patrick’s Day Parade &
Irish Family Faire
on March 14 in
Phoenix includes
a parade at 10am,
followed by the Faire,
which lasts until 6 pm with entertainment, crafts, genealogy, Irish clubs
and children’s area. Cost is $10 and
moves from 3rd Street and Virginia
to Margaret T. Hance Park. Call
Photo by La Hacienda de Sonoita –
haciendasonoita.com
In southeastern Arizona lies the
“Mountain Empire” of Patagonia,
Sonoita and Elgin. Explore Patagonia
Lake State Park and the Sonoita
Creek State Natural Area. Or, visit one
of the many wonderful vineyards and
bed and breakfasts in the area. March
14-15 brings the Patagonia Spring
Artwalk. Call 888.794.0060 or visit
patagoniaaz.com for details. For park
information, visit azstateparks.com/
Parks/PALA or call 520.287.6965.
Preserving
Senior
Independence
The face of the nation is changing
– and aging. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention,
it is estimated that by 2030 the
proportion of the U.S. population
aged 65 and older will double to
roughly 71 million – that is one in five
Americans. Ensuring quality of life for
this aging demographic will be critical
to preserving the character of the local
community.
H.R. McAdams of Always Best Care
of Scottsdale offers these tips to help
seniors live in good health and spirits:
• Get Moving – Exercise is fundamental
to maintaining circulation and
bone density. Gardening, walking
and running errands should be
incorporated into each day as long as
the chosen activity doesn’t cause any
aches or pains.
• Eat Ample Protein – Muscle loss is an
inevitable consequence of aging, but
incorporating adequate amounts of
protein into each meal can help the
body make muscle. Healthy sources
include baked chicken, fish and
low-fat dairy products.
• Remain Engaged – For seniors who
live alone, isolation is an unfortunate
aspect of their daily lifestyle. Visits
with friends and family can boost their
mood, while regular conversation
fine-tunes the mind and memory.
• Stay Safe – Seniors who live at home
can often fall prey to burglars and
other community mischief. Seniors
should refrain from opening the door
to strangers. Installing a back yard
fence is also a wise choice.
• Encourage Community Involvement
– Seniors can easily stay active by
volunteering at the local hospital,
library or city center. This type of
participation empowers the elderly
with a sense of purpose and can
provide some rhythm to daily life.
For information, call 480.628.9488
or visit alwaysbestcare.com.
Our Miraculous
The eye is more than the
human equivalent to a camera.
It is made up of about two
million working parts that can
process about 36,000 bits of
information every hour, and
provides us with clear vision.
S
STEPHEN
CO
COHEN,
O.D.
Optometrist
Scottsdale
Our eyelids and lashes
help protect the surface of our
eyes and contribute to tear
production and prevention
of tear evaporation. The clear
cap that helps to focus light
and provide a “window” for
light to enter our eyes is the
cornea. Around the cornea is
the conjunctiva which covers
the surface of our eyes and
the inside of our eyelids and
its underlying hard, white
shell, called the sclera. When
this coating becomes inflamed
or infected it is called
conjunctivitis. As light enters
our eye it encounters the iris,
the colored part of the eye
that, along with its opening,
the pupil, helps to control the
amount of light that moves into
our eyes.
Behind the iris is the ovalshaped lens, which helps us
focus (becoming more difficult
after about age 40). When the
lens becomes less transparent,
it is called a cataract, which
sometimes requires surgical
treatment. Next is the jelly-like
vitreous humor, helping to give
our eye its shape.
The back of our eye is called
the retina, where light focuses
and is captured. It is indeed
true that the images on our
retina are upside down, and
our brain reverses the image.
The central part of the retina,
Eyes
HEALTH & WELLNESS
the macula, is the most sensitive
area and is responsible for our
20/20 vision. Macular degeneration
damages this part of the retina,
depriving us of this sharp central
vision. Gathered light is then
transferred to the optic nerve where
the light images are transmitted, like
a television cable, to our brain for
interpretation. Damage
to our optic nerve or
the fibers that travel to
our brain can cause us
to lose parts of our
peripheral vision. Lastly,
when our two eyes work
together as a team we
get depth perception or
“3-D” vision.
It is a miracle of
nature that each of
these parts, working in
combination, provides
us with the most
Presented by
PARKWAY MEDICAL
FAMILY & URGENT CARE
precious of our senses. Let’s never
take it for granted.
For more information, visit Dr. Cohen’s
website, doctormyeyes.net, or contact
him via e-mail at stephen.cohen@
doctormyeyes.net or at 480.513.3937.
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CITYCLASSIFIEDS
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newsletters, publication design and
layout, and much more! Freelance
creative graphic design for start-up
businesses and working on overflow
project work for agencies and
marketing departments. Contact
Jenifer Lee at 480.326.2931 or
visit jleecreative.com.
Home Services
OFFER YOUR SERVICES HERE! If
you provide a service or product for
people in their homes, this is the place
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KOOL DECK RESTORATIONS Ugly
old Kool Deck cleaned, repaired and
restained. “Looks Like New Again”
SINCE 1988. Lic 077629. Call
Today...480.747.5138
POOL REMODELING Let me buy you
dinner! Call Herschel at Shasta Pools.
Over 15 years of experience in the
area. I wiil give a $100 gift certificate
to your favorite restaurant with
your pool remodel. Please call
602.502.4396
BRENNAN’S WINDOW CLEANING
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Other Services include: Screen
Cleaning, Track Cleaning, Chandelier
Cleaning, Mirror Cleaning, Pressure
Washing, Custom Sunscreens, Screen
Repair. Professional, Dependable,
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PET
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JO JO’S DAYCARE My home, Monday
thru Friday. Any age. Meals, Snacks,
Activities. 15 plus years. CPR certified.
Many references. Drop-ins welcome.
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Up The Mess! Honest, Dependable and
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Residential, Commercial. Move-ins,
Move-outs, New Construction. Call
Today: Letitia at 602.243.7723 or
602.663.2112.
HOME SWEET HOME Cleaning
Service. Clean-outs, Move-ins, Office
Cleaning, Weekly, Bi-weekly. Call today
for a quote! Sharon, 602.684.1475.
Landscaping
LUCAS LAWN & YARD CARE LLC
Servicing since 1994. Insured, English
Speaking,
Reliable
Weekly/Bi
Maintenance, Yard Clean-Ups, Tree
Trimming, Gravel Installations, Hauling,
Tree Removals. For a FREE ESTIMATE
call Ryan Lucas, 602.923.1312.
HANSON’S
MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPE
Lawn
and
Landscape Services. Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. FREE Estimates.
602.404.2810.
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CLUB Z! IN-HOME TUTORING Oneon-one, in home tutoring, pre-k to
adult, ALL subjects. SAT/ACT/AIMS
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Summer Tutoring. Affordable rates.
Flexible schedules. No long term contracts. All areas served. Qualified
tutors. [email protected]
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herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing
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preference, limitation, or discrimination
because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, or national origin, or intention
to make any such preference, limitation, or
discrimination." We will not knowingly accept
any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertised are
available on an equal opportunity basis.
Under Arizona Law, all residential and commercial contractors are required to be
licensed by the state unless they fall under
the handyman exemption for projects which
require no building permit and are less than
$750 for the total contract price. In addition,
homeowners using licensed residential contractors may have access to the Residential
Contractors’ Recovery Fund, if the contractor
is unable and/or unwilling to perform the job
and if alternative dispute resolutions available
through the Registrar are unsuccessful. For
more info or to verify the license status of an
Arizona contractor call 602.542.1525 or visit
http://www.rc.state.az.us.
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EDUCATION & ARTS
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INSPIRATION
There’s red across the Valley of the
Sun and around the State of Arizona.
There’s purple on thousands of
index-finger tips in Iraq.
RABBI ROBERT L.
KRAVITZ
Northeast Valley
There’s green in the buildings
and taxis.
And yet with all the variety of
colors surrounding us daily, some
still single out minority-religion
observers and people of color
as targets for mischief, or even
worse, attack.
In a black/white world, where
Don’t
Delete My Color
color is squeezed out of existence, there is no life,
no vibrancy. Think
of a society where
all is blah, bland
and
void
of
color. Note what
consistently sundepleted days do
to one’s attitude.
Color enriches!
The red, white and
blue of our historic
American
flag.
The
chirping of a blue bird. The
brilliance of fresh fallen snow in the
morning. The joyous enthusiasm
of a multi-cultural group of boys
Getting Through
A Down Economy
With a down economy, so many
are feeling anxious and fearful.
Any time our external situations
become uncertain we begin to focus
on fear. The mind becomes a constant
stream of thoughts that are worryfilled, self-deprecating and regretful. We
may also take on the role of the victim
and blame anybody we can for the
situation we are in.
It can be very difficult to move
out of this pattern, which can lead
to depression and prevent us from
pulling through the tough times
successfully. The most important
factors in making any type of change
and girls in a playground.
We live in a world
of color – a reality in
which each touch
of color adds to
the
blessings
of life and the
enjoyment of
living.
T
h
e
C a r d i n a l s
may have already
won. Election results
in the Near East may
have been tabulated. The
construction continues while cabbies
do care about mpg.
Our world is alive with color. For
in what we are experiencing are a
real desire to change and a
willingness to take responsibility
for our own emotions.
Following are some tools
for
getting
through
these
difficult times:
BONNIE
MOEHLE
Life Balancing
Coach
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• Accept your situation. Anger,
stress and blame will hold you
in it. Only acceptance will allow
you the energy and inspiration
to move forward.
• Focus on what you have, not on
what you don’t have.
• Let go of stress and worry. They
will not help. They will only
take away your clarity and your
energy, making it more difficult
to move forward.
some, the entry into this rich, diverse
and delicious venue is scary or intimidating. But once securely inside the
realm of color, anxieties fade, fears
dissolve and “we the people” of the
most significant nation in the history
of the planet can become colleagues,
associates and even friends.
Attacks on Jews and gays and
blacks; assaults on Hispanics and
Asians and native peoples…how
much effort is focused on bleachingout or trying to hit the delete button
on color? We are stronger than hate,
more respectful than slurs. And
our world is made more beautiful by painting it in shades of
red, yellow, purple, black, green,
white and blue.
Rabbi Dr. Robert L. Kravitz works (and
teaches) to promote our mutuality
and civility. Robert may be reached at
[email protected].
that goes well, no matter how
small.
• Don’t be hard on yourself. It
decreases motivation and makes
it harder to take any productive
action. Instead, focus on your
positive qualities and what you
have to offer in the workplace.
• Observe your thoughts. If they
are in opposition to the goals you
are trying to accomplish then
shift your focus. What we focus
on we experience more of.
• No blame. Blaming others for
your situation will disempower
you and hold you where you are.
• Set goals that
and achievable.
are
small
• Take one day at a time. Don’t
focus on the fears of tomorrow,
but on the successes of today.
• See crisis as an opportunity. This
may be the greatest opportunity
of your life.
Bonnie Moehle has a private practice
• Take time to love yourself.
3.09
• Never give up! And get excited
about anything and everything
in Phoenix. For information or an
appointment, call 602.717.6228 or
visit lifebalancingcoach.com.
New
Children’s
Book Tells
Ancient Tale
INSPIRATION
BOOKSHELF
Local
author
Jacey
Verdicchio has written a
new children’s book, A King’s
Decree and the Brave Three,
of the inspiring story based
on the biblical record of
Shadrach, Meshach and
Abednego.
When
King
Nebuchadnezzar constructs
a golden image to be
worshipped,
Shadrach,
Meshach and Abednego have
to decide whether to bow
to the king and spare their
lives or stay faithful to God
and trust Him for protection.
Discover the outcome of
these high stakes in A King’s
Decree and the Brave Three.
This is an eLIVE book,
meaning each printed copy
contains a special code
redeemable for the free
download of the audio
version of the book.
Verdicchio will attend
a book signing event at
Borders
bookstore
in
Phoenix on March 28 from
1-3pm. Border’s is located at
2402 East Camelback Road.
For more information, visit
jaceyverdicchio.com.
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CITYPETS
THEY’RE NOT JUST PETS…THEY’RE FAMILY
Pet exercise provides physical
and mental boosts with lifelengthening benefits. In addition to
SUSAN
LUFFEY
Pampered Pets & Plants
Phoenix
honing reflexes and strength, exercise also expends nervous energy.
Your pets will be less likely to chew
Shape Up!
on your furniture and have fewer
behavior problems if they feel they
get to spend enough time with you.
Always visit with your veterinarian
to determine the correct level of
exercise for your pet.
Dogs
As a general rule, begin with slow
to moderately-paced walking or
swimming. Ten to 15 minutes per day
is a good start. When you feel you two
can handle long, fast
walks without fatigue
you
can
graduate
to jogging or swimming
laps in the pool.
Keep in Mind:
• If the ground is too hot
for you to touch with
your hand, then it is
too hot for Fido’s paws.
• Fatigue or trouble breathing are signs
that your pet wants to stop. Let him.
• Keep your dog on a leash when you
run. Even the best-trained dogs can
run in front of a car.
Cats
C
t are d
Cats
designed for short,
frequent periods of intense activity.
Anything that moves easily across
the floor will encourage batting and
chasing. Laser pointers (avoid laser
eye contact) and feather toys bring
out the predator in even the most
sedentary cat. Scratching posts and
kitty trees save your furniture from
taking the brunt. Remember not to
use your hand or fingers as “bait” or
the object of teasing. This teaches
your pet that it is alright to scratch
and bite your hands.
• Stay on dirt paths and grass as much
as possible.
• Have your pet drink fresh water before
and after exercise.
When people and their animals
spend time together it is good for
all involved. Many of these activities
provide the structure that teaches
us to communicate with our pets,
making them much easier to live
with. Exercising with your furry
friends will boost your relationship
and get you both into shape.
Susan Luffey is the owner of
Pampered Pets & Plants, Inc. For more
information, visit pamperedpetsand
plants.com or call 602.547.1121 in the
Greater Phoenix area, or 888.547.1121
in Maricopa and Prescott.
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Parting Shot
Humane
Society
Offers
Help And
Rewards
Finding Rentals That Accept Pets
More than 50 percent of renters
have pets as members of their
families. If you or someone you
know has a pet, The Humane
Society of the United States
(HSUS) has information to help
you find pet-friendly rental
housing. According to experts, if
more rental housing permitted
pets, millions of dogs and cats
waiting in shelters and with rescue
groups could be placed in loving
homes – or stay in their homes
when their family moves.
In addition to helping people
keep their pets when they move,
the Pets for Life campaign
of HSUS also works to solve
other problems that threaten
human-pet relationships, such
as unwelcome pet behaviors
and allergies to pets. Visit
humanesociety.org/petsforlife for
more information.
Ending Dogfighting
To keep animal fighting – and
what can be done to stop it – in
the minds of Americans, HSUS has
developed an Animal Fighting
Rewards program.
The organization will give up
to $5,000 for information leading
to an animal-fighting conviction,
turning the information into busts
of what it calls some of the nation’s
most significant illegal dogfighting
and cockfighting operations.
People who suspect dogfighting
or cockfighting activity should
call the animal fighting tip line
at 301.258.1459. They should
also call local police and mention
the
reward
program.
For
more information, please visit
humanesociety.org/rewards.
We are well underway with our 2009 contest! Keep
those beautiful photos coming and remember, at the end
of the contest we will ask you to help us pick the overall
winner, who will have his or her photo on the cover of our
December issue.
This month’s photo contest winner is
Debbie Yuhas of Scottsdale, who says, “This
picture was taken in my front yard. It was
raining all day and just before sunset the
sun came out and this was my gift! I almost
broke my neck trying to quickly grab my
camera so I could get this shot.”
Want to see your view of Arizona here
next month? Submit your digital photo to
[email protected] with “My Best Shot” in
the subject line. Be sure to include your full name
and contact number, what area you live in and a
brief description of the shot. The photo should be high
resolution and at least 800x600 in size.
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The DOVES Program, Region One
will be hosting Colonial Art Forms of
Mexico on March 29 from 12-5pm at
the Honey House Bed and Breakfast
– a unique, century old house
originally built as a beekeeper’s residence. While visitors stroll, potters
from the renowned village of Mata
Ortiz, Mexico will decorate and fire
their world famous art. The event
is free and light refreshments will
be served. Mata Ortiz pots and
jewelry will be available at the event
for purchase with 40 percent of
sales going directly to the DOVES
Program. The Honey House is located
at 5150 North 36th Street, in Phoenix.
Help and support for victims
of late-life domestic violence is
available by calling the 24-hour
Senior Help Line at 602.264.4357.
Services provided through the
DOVES Program are made possible
thanks to contributions from caring
individuals,
organizations
and
businesses in the community. For
information, visit dovesprogram.org
or aaaphx.org.
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