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AUGUST 2009
W H AT ’ S
INSIDE
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
It’s AS DANGEROUS
As Drunk Driving
Before you read one
more text message
while driving, consider
that doing so can make
your response time worse
than if you were drunk.
Jane Seymour:
Official Spokesperson
Camp Soaring Eagle
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DESTINATIONS
China: Ancient
Meets Modern
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BUSINESS
SPOTLIGHT
Ridgecrest Healthcare
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– Car and Driver Magazine
By Marie Stephens
You don’t need to look past the driver next to you
these days to see that we are way beyond the “basic”
driver distractions of talking with passengers or
changing radio stations. Texting and cell phone use are
fast becoming the leading cause of vehicle crashes in
the country. In a recent study that shouldn’t surprise
many, Car & Driver Magazine revealed that texting
and/or reading e-mails on today’s smartphones caused
reaction time behind the wheel to be far worse than
driving while under the influence of alcohol. And it
happens faster than you might think.
Inside This Month’s Carefree
& Cave Creek Section:
El Pedregal Sizzles with Hot Pipes Showcase,
Discover Vino 100, Summer Specials at Carefree Resort
& Villas, Get The Scoop on Upcoming Events and
Celebrations and Much More. See page 15.
See Deadly Distraction, on page 43
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Publisher
Hope H. Ozer
Executive Editor
Marie Stephens
“Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire.” – William
Butler Yeats
Managing Editor
Kathryn M. Morgan
Copy Editor
Courtney Ozer DeCristofaro
Creative Director
Jenifer Lee
Columnists
Stephen Cohen, O.D.
Cathy Droz
Barbara Kaplan
Rabbi Robert Kravitz
Susan Luffey
David Malsch
Bronwyn Marmo
Tom Murray
Frances Mills-Yerger, Ph.D.
Mr. Modem
Bonnie Moehle
Phoenix City Councilwoman Peggy Neely
James Roberts
Steven P. Timmons
Pastor Paul Witkop
Bill Zervakos
Contributors
Dr. Gary T. Catalani
Mayor Vincent Francia
Mridul Nanda
Kim Prince
Leni Reiss
Mayor David Schwan
Melanie Tighe
Assistant to the Publisher
Darlene Keberle
Account Representatives
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Susan Pine
Bulk Distribution
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Very soon, kids will be
heading back to school
– some happily, some…
maybe not so much. And these are difficult days for
many Valley schools. The reality of tough
economic times is ever-present – putting
a pinch on school districts, educators
and parents alike. But by pulling together,
working hard and getting creative, we can
not only overcome this challenge, but perhaps become
better by doing so.
But it is not all gloom and doom out there – there is
some good news. For instance, results from the spring
2009 AIMS test were released last month (ade.state.az.us),
and scores in all subjects are up. And our Northeast Valley
districts (Scottsdale and Cave Creek Unified) are among
the leaders. This is a testament to the hard work of all
involved: districts, educators, parents…and of course,
the students. There is still a lot of work to be done,
though. Standardized tests are simply a measuring stick,
not a destination. Like anything in life, it is important to
recognize successes, but not rest on one’s laurels – keep
moving forward, growing and learning along the way.
Our Community section is full of stories of individuals
who are celebrating milestones, experiencing success and
helping communities grow and thrive. We are thrilled to
bring these stories to you, and if you know
of someone whose story will inspire our
community, please let us know about it.
As it is back-to-school time, our Youth &
Education section has some tips to help you cut costs
without cutting corners. We also have some great
WEB EXCLUSIVES in Youth this month, including
The Grant And Scholarship Search and Money
And The College-Bound Student.
In Destinations, Leni Reiss shares her
experiences from a recent trip to China and
we introduce another online exclusive: Final
Fling – deals and ideas for that final getaway before we kiss
summer goodbye.
And while we are on the subject of online content,
not to be missed this month: Bronwyn Marmo and Steve
Timmons in Health & Wellness, and in CITYLife, Car
Corner and Greening Up Your Home, just to name a few.
Finally, a word to the students: life is a journey. Enjoy
your time in school; soak up every bit of knowledge you
can and be inspired…because no matter where your
journey takes you, your education will help you navigate
the passageway. Until next month,
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All My Best,
Kathryn M. Morgan
Managing Editor
[email protected]
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CITYBUSINESS
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COMMUNITY ...12
CAREFREE/CAVE CREEK ...15
CITYVIEWS
Publisher’s Pen
YOUTH & EDUCATION ...30
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ...33
Around Town
FOOD & WINE ...35
Five Ingredient Feasts
CITYPETS
...36
HEALTH & WELLNESS ...37
...38
CITYLIFE
5
...39
INSPIRATION ...40
CITYCLASSIFIEDS
CITYSERVICES
...41
...41
DESTINATIONS ...42
PARTING SHOT ...43
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A U G U S T
FIVE TIMES THE FUN!
By Ruth Rosenquist
Now you have five new reasons to patronize the bricks and
mortar our city and nation is built upon. The SHOPS Gainey
Village are rolling out their annual HOT SALE every Saturday
Check out irresistible accents for your
home at Clive Christian of Scottsdale,
DS the Studio, Kreiss Collection and Oak
Creek Canyon Designs.
And when you’ve exhausted all the
great shopping, recharge at palatepleasing eateries such as Bloom,
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Camerones,
McCormick & Schmick’s, The Kitchen
Market Café, Paradise Bakery, Pei Wei
and Village Tavern.
this August from 10am-6pm. Quench your thirst for exceptional
savings, while you enjoy an ice cold iced tea or lemonade on the
house at one of these five wonderful dining establishments:
• Bloom
• Camarones
• McCormick and Schmick’s
• The Kitchen Market Café • Village Tavern
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Sale in participating stores: One free
regular sized beverage per customer,
per day at participating restaurants.
Did You Know?
You’ll score red-hot buys for everything on your list, amidst an
The SHOPS Gainey Village is home to
oasis of the most sought-after specialty shops! Comb the Valley’s
28 exceptional shops, dining establish-
most impressive collection of boutiques, from Anastasia’s Bath,
ments
Body & Boudoir to Chase Eye Care, Diva, Kiss Me Kate, Carine’s
community
Boutique, Fleur’t, Luxe Boutique, Mariée Bridal, Michka Unique
businesses, 20 have roots right here
Trends, Paris Paris and Urban Kidz.
in Arizona. That’s why The SHOPS
and
services
that
keep
our
vibrant.
Of
those
28
proudly support the 3/50
(www.the350project.net).
Project.
Pick 3. Spend 50.
3 – What three stores
would you miss if they
disappeared?
50 – If half the employed
population spent just $50 each month in
locally owned stores, it would create more
than $42.6 billion in revenue. (Statistics
courtesy of US Dept. of Labor)
1 – The number of people it takes to start
a trend.
You’ll enjoy browsing the manicured
grounds of this rambling former ranch
almost as much as you’ll love the shopping!
The SHOPS Gainey Village is located at the
southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch Roads, one half-mile south of
Shea Boulevard. 8787 North Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale, AZ 85253. For more information,
visit www.TheSHOPSGaineyVillage.com.
Apparel and Shoes
Anastasia’s Bath, Body, Boudoir | 480.443.4555
Carine’s Boutique | 480.483.3888
Chase Eye Care | 480.778.9797
Diva Women’s Wear | 480.948.8777
Fleur’t | 480.998.1637
Kiss Me Kate | 480.315.1777
Luxe Boutique | 480.443.9700
Mariée Bridal | 480.946.4343
Michka Unique Trends | 480.607.0032
Paris Paris | 480.998.2000
Urban Kidz | 480.483.6800
Beauty
Rolf’s Salon & Spa | 480.755.7653
Home Furnishings
and Accessories
Bella Dimora | 480.368.1760
Clive Christian of Scottsdale | 480.421.9898
DS The Studio | 480.348.1776
Julian’s Fine Cabinetry & Design | 480.949.0366
Kreiss Collection | 480.946.6510
Restaurants
Bloom | 480.922.5666
Camarones Restaurant & Cantina | 480.607.9222
McCormick & Schmick’s | 480.998.2026
Paradise Bakery & Café | 480.951.2500
Pei Wei | 480.365.6000
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | 480.315.9335
The Kitchen Market Café | Wine Bar | 480.612.0100
Village Tavern | 480.951.6445
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Gainey Cleaners | 480.368.7300
TD Ameritrade | 800.934.4448 (option 8)
Specialty Retail and Galleries
Oak Creek | 480.948.2717
Oliver Smith Jeweler | 480.607.4444
Village Wine Cellar | 480.556.8989
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CITYBUSINESS
Name/title: Holly Gibson, Executive Director
Business: Ridgecrest
Rehabilitation Center
Healthcare
and
Address: 16640 North 38th Street, Phoenix
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT / BY LENI REISS
Ridgecrest Residents
Enjoy Specialized Care
appropriate safeguards, dining areas,
lounges,
patios
and
specialized
activities coordinators.
Nature of business/services offered:
With Isabella and Minouche, a pair
of Bichon Frise vying for her attention
How is your facility unique?
(Holly relates that her playful pets
We
pride
ourselves
on
come to work with her, are “official
creating a bright and cheerful
greeters” and bring a lot of joy to
ambiance.
Our
hallways
the residents), she describes the
are designed to feel like
200-bed Ridgecrest as “a skilled
exterior pathways. They bring
Photo by Tina Celle
nursing facility offering rehabilitation,
nature inside. A 1929 Model-A automobile sits
specialized behavior units and long-term care.”
in the middle of our main dining room, which
There are also care units for residents with
also features streetlights and trees. We host
dementia. The 225-member staff consists of nurses,
family night dinners for residents and their
dieticians, housekeepers, activity specialists,
families. Ridgecrest has earned an “Excellent
administrators and maintenance. Services
Quality Rating” for the third consecutive year
range from rehabilitation to full time residency.
from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
“We presently are close to capacity,” Holly says,
We contract with providers including Medicare,
“as we convert rooms to private suites with
Cigna, PacifiCare, Humana and Scan Advantage.
kitchenettes and flat screen TVs.” Levels-of
Tell
us
about
Ridgecrest’s
community
-care are separated into six units, each with
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involvement: The facility has a strong
volunteer segment, Holly explains. They visit
residents, read to them, assist with group
activities, and even do manicures. Ridgecrest
sponsors a Halloween Hullabaloo with “big time
decorations” and a haunted house. Residents
dress up and distribute refreshments to trick-ortreaters. Hundreds of local families make it a
part of their holiday observance. Additionally, an
Oktoberfest fundraiser supports the Scottsdale/
Paradise Valley YMCA.
Just for fun, tell us whom you would select if you
could have dinner with any three people: For
fun I’d choose Jay Leno, David Letterman and
Conan O’Brien. But I really would like to sit down
with President Obama and Arizona legislators to
discuss budgets relating to health care.
To reach Ridgecrest, call 602.482.6671 or visit
ridgecresthc.com. | CST
Second
owned
generation
and
operated
familyelectrical
contracting firm, Harmon Electric,
has merged with Glendale-based
solar
installation
company,
S2
Energy Partners. As a result of the
partnership, Harmon Electric has
formed a new company division,
Harmon
the
Solar,
design
specializing
in
installation
of
and
CITYBUSINESS
BIZ BUZZ
photovoltaic systems for residential
and commercial buildings.
Given increased demand from
clients, expanding into solar systems
design and installation was a natural
progression for the company. To
accommodate
the
company’s
growth, Harmon Electric recently
moved into a new 5,300-squarefoot office and warehouse space in
North
Phoenix.
For
more
information, call 623.879.0010 or
visit harmonsolar.com.
Abrazo
Medical
Group,
an
affiliate of Abrazo Health Care,
announced that the organization
has
acquired
Parkway Medical
Family and Urgent Care,
and
Parkway Laser and Skin Centre,
located at 6565 East Greenway
Parkway in Scottsdale.
For information on Parkway
Medical, call 480.348.3200 or visit
parkwaymedical.com; for Parkway
Laser, call 480.348.3245 or visit
parkwaymedical.com/laser_skin.
Visit
abrazohealth.com
for
additional information.
Stephen A. Macias has been
named Market Practice Leader of
Small Business Sales for Humana
9
Inc.’s Arizona commercial health
insurance business.
Macias, who brings more than
13 years of health care industry
experience to the Humana team,
will be responsible for sales of
Humana’s
commercial
products
to employer groups with two to 99
employees in Arizona. For more
information, visit humana.com.
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CITYBUSINESS
Arizona Tourism Keeps
Vital Economic Impact
Despite current economic conditions, the tourism industry in Arizona
continues to be a significant economic engine for the state, according to recent
statistics released by the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) at last month’s
Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
“Arizona’s visitor spending brought in $18.5 billion in direct travel expenditures
in 2008, underscoring the fact that the travel and tourism industry is a major
economic driver for our economy,” says Sherry Henry, AOT director. “In the wake
of our current economic situation, our industry brings revenue into the state that
supports the quality of life of all Arizona residents.”
Last year, visitor spending generated $2.6 billion in local, state and federal tax
revenues. Furthermore, the tourism industry is critical to both job creation and
revenue generation for the Grand Canyon State, supporting nearly 170,000 jobs
and generating $5 billion in direct earnings.
For more information, call 602.364.3700 or visit azot.com.
Running The Figures
How Is The
Real Estate Market Doing?
That is the question we, as real estate agents are asked almost every
day – whether it is from someone local who wants to know if they should sell
their home or someone that is from out of state looking to purchase a home
here in the sunny Valley.
The answer to that question is not that simple, because it is rather broad.
News articles and broadcasts are contradictory. Sometimes they report about
the entire greater Phoenix area, and then sometimes they focus on a particular
area, but they rarely make a distinction, which leads to confusion.
Market conditions vary greatly depending upon location.
To get the most accurate answers to questions about the market in
which your home is located, or if you are looking to buy in a particular
location, the best source is a real estate agent who focuses on a specific area of
interest to you.
Courtesy of Mark Lindabury GRI, REALTOR®, Moskowitz & Gilbert, Russ Lyon
Sotheby’s International Realty, www.moskowitzgilbert.com.
DOING BUSINESS
Encore Massage, Inc. dba Massage Envy
In business since 2002, Massage Envy offers customized, therapeutic
massages including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral, Reflexology,
Maternity and more, all at an affordable price. Receive the benefits of regular
massage through its Wellness program for an even more affordable price.
Locations include: Paradise Valley, 13637 North Tatum Boulevard, Suite
16, 602.992.4400; Camelback, 1660 East Camelback, Suite #195, 602.222.3689;
Moon Valley, 275 East Bell Road, Suite #101, 602.866.3689; South Scottsdale,
6107 North Scottsdale Road, Suite C-103, 480.443.3689; North Phoenix, 2330
West Happy Valley Road, Suite 1021, 623.780.3689. Hours of Operation are
10am-6pm Sunday; 8am-10pm Monday-Friday; and 8am-6pm Saturday.
Visit massageenvy.com/clinics/az/paradise-valley.aspx for information.
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Seniors
Helping
Seniors
In-Home Services welcomed the
Cotter Family – Susan, Ed Jr. and
Ed III – to its franchise family as
Master License Owners in the
Southwestern United States. Their
territory includes all of Arizona
with the exception of the northern half of Apache County; San Diego,
Imperial, Riverside and Orange Counties in Southern California and Greater
Las Vegas, Nevada.
In addition, to help meet the growing demand of Arizona’s seniors who
want to remain in their own homes and stay as self-sufficient as possible,
Ed Cotter III manages services in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills.
Contact Susan Cotter at 480.584.3639 or [email protected],
or visit seniorshelpingseniors.com/southwest for more information.
Hot Summer Nights
Concert Series
At CityCenter Of CityNorth
By Nicole Jasinskas
Join us on select Saturdays this
summer from 6-9pm to dance, listen
to live bands and receive exclusive
retail discounts and special food and
beverage discounts at High Street
restaurants! Face painting and
balloon animals free for kids from
6:30-8:30pm. We’ll be closing down
the street for the party so come out
for some summer fun!
SCHEDULE:
• August 8 – Rock Lobster (High
energy 80’s and pop rock) at
Kona Grill
• August 15 – Champagne Tap (the
Valley’s favorite band of rock n’ roll
doctors) at Press Coffee Food Wine
MORE SUMMER FUN!
Remember to join us every
Friday for a complimentary workout
in Fountain Court across from Mojo
Yogurt from 9-10am! It’s free…just
come ready to get fit.
CITYBUSINESS
Special Advertising Feature
Shop, Rock, ‘n’ Roll Kid’s Club
powered by Radio Disney AM1580
happens every third Thursday from
4-5pm in Fountain Court. Fun for
kids of all ages with 25 percent
off your Mojo Yogurt purchase
afterwards! Next event is August 20.
FOLLOW US!
Become a fan on Facebook by
searching CityCenter of CityNorth
– look for the orange icon. Or go to
www.CityCenterofCityNorth.com.
CityCenter of CityNorth is located at
5515 East Deer Valley Drive off the
Loop 101 at 56th Street. For more
information, call 480.319.8700.
DOING BUSINESS
Baker’s Travertine Power Clean, Inc.
Now in its 21st year serving the Valley, Baker’s Travertine Power Clean
specializes in finishing and restoration of travertine and marble. It also services
slate, flagstone, limestone, Saltillo and ceramic tile and offers cleaning, honing,
polishing, sealing, coating removals, grinding to even edges, grout and tile
repair and grout color sealing.
Baker’s offers honest estimates and affordable rates striving for full
customer satisfaction every time from the best stone finishing crew in the
Valley – well trained, personable and very experienced. Serving the Valley
Monday-Saturday, 8am-8pm.
For more information, contact Tom or Amy Baker at 480.491.7639 or visit
travertinepowerclean.net.
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COMMUNITY
Town of Paradise Valley: call 480.948.7411 or visit ci.paradise-valley.az.us
City of Phoenix: call 602.262.6011 or visit.phoenix.gov
Cityy off Scottsdale: call 480.312.3111 or visit scottsdaleaz.gov
Town of Paradise Valley
Interim Council Member Named
Last month the Paradise Valley
Town Council appointed G. Bernard
“Bernie” Barry to serve out the
remainder of the term of Brian
Cooney, who resigned from the
Council on June 2. Bernie Barry is a
former Council member and heads
the Mummy Mountain Preserve
Trust board.
The seat, along with those of
Councilman Ron Clarke and Vice
Mayor Virginia “Jini” Simpson, will
be on the ballot next year.
PV Residents Celebrate Milestone
Paradise Valley resident Linda
Bruce and husband Luther recently
celebrated her mother’s 101st
birthday. Mable Wheeler, a resident
of Desert Flower, celebrated her day
along with son, Dwight Wheeler
of Hanover, New Mexico, two
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Contact Your Municipality
The Think Program offers two
elective classes for credit: a lab-based
course, Hands-on Biotechnology,
and a course for book-lovers,
Analysis of Literature. For more
information, visit pcds.org/think or
e-mail [email protected].
the Phoenix Parks and Preserve
Initiative. The City is continuing
its purchases of land for the
new Sonoran Preserve in far
North Phoenix.
North Phoenix
Students Meet Governor Brewer
grandchildren, Laura Primus of
Pleasant Hill, CA and David Bruce of
Scottsdale, six great grandchildren,
Grace and Zachary Primus, and
Tanner, Easton, Chandler and Karis
Bruce, and many friends and fellow
residents of Desert Flower.
New After-School Program Benefits
Valley Teens
Phoenix Country Day School
is now offering an after-school
program for high-school teens
around the Valley. PCDS senior
Arielle Schlesinger has
created the PCDS Think
Program for Independent
Learning based on a
teaching philosophy that
she created called Skills
First. Schlesinger created
the Think Program to help
prepare students to be
successful leaders in their
academic,
professional
and personal life in an
enriching
intellectual
environment.
Paradise
Preparatory
Valley
Christian
student
Emme
Zapponi and her family, along
with other Arizona families, were
recently invited to the Capitol to
meet Governor Jan Brewer. The
event marked the signing of Lexie’s
Chefs Win National Pastry Team
Law. The law greatly assists special
Championship
needs, foster and adopted children
After 13 hours of preparation and
presentation, Kaushik Chowdhury,
with their educational needs.
executive
City Completes Preserve Purchase
The
City
completed
of
the
pastry
chef
for
JW
Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa,
Phoenix
has
led his trio to win the 2009 National
purchase
of
Team Pastry Championship, held
29.24 acres of hillside property
last month at the resort.
connected to the North Mountain
Chowdhury, along with team
area of the City mountain preserve
members Melynda Gilmore and
system. The property is located at
Keith Taylor, competed for the
19th Avenue and Cactus Road. The
$30,000 first place cash award
parcel was the last remaining piece
and the opportunity to advance
of land targeted by City leaders in the
as Team USA in the 2010 World
1970s, when the long-range plans
Championship. In addition to the
for this preserve were finalized. The
grand
purchase price was $2.2 million,
took the top award for Best Taste
of which $445,750 came from 1988
bonds, $297,272 came from 2001
bonds and $1.46 million came from
and Flavor.
prize,
Team
Chowdhury
For information, call 480.293.5000
or visit jwdesertridgeresort.com.
Free Admission At Scottsdale
Museum
The Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art is offering
“Free Fridays” with free admission
to the museum on Fridays from
10am-5pm
through
August.
Located in downtown Scottsdale
on the Civic Center Mall, the
museum will also continue to
offer complimentary admission
all day on its traditional Thursday
from 10am-8pm, giving visitors
two full days at the end of the
work week to peruse the art,
completely free of charge. Free
Fridays are sponsored by law firm
Lewis and Roca, LLP. For more
information, visit smoca.org.
New Downtown Trolley Route
The free Downtown Trolley
schedule has been modified to
run from 11am-6pm daily except
for Thursday, when it
will run from 11am9pm. The schedule
also has been
adjusted from a
10-minute
cycle
to a 15-minute cycle. The route
has been nominally altered to
eliminate a loop near the Loloma
Transit Station and to include a
section of Marshall Way between
3rd and 5th Avenues. For more
information, visit scottsdaleaz.
gov/trolley.asp.
Scottsdale Retiree Claims $1.7
Million
Scottsdale
retiree
Lloyd
Kaufman says the only thing he’s
ever won was a turkey about 20
years ago…but that changed last
month after winning $1.7 million
from The Pick lottery drawing.
Kaufman purchased his winning
ticket at the Safeway at 7920 East
Chaparral Road in Scottsdale.
Kaufman, who has been married
to his wife for 62 years, plans
to fix up the bathrooms in his
Scottsdale home – but has no
plans to pick up and move.
Performing Arts Center Finalizes
Renovation
After being closed for more
than a year, the Scottsdale
Center for the Performing Arts
has finalized its $16 million
renovation. Improvements to
the facility include a new floor
and mezzanine, box office, café,
public art project, enhanced
theater
acoustics,
lighting,
seating and accessibility. It
will open its newly renovated
Virginia G. Piper Theater on
October 24 with ARTrageous,
a special benefit performance
featuring Broadway star Kristin
Chenoweth. The event will start
the Center’s 2009-10 season,
which includes performances
by world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo
Ma, the Martha Graham Dance
Company, jazz musicians Herb
Alpert and Arturo Sandoval,
and actors Jason Alexander,
John Cleese and Martin Short.
For more information, visit
scottsdaleperformingarts.org.
Faster ER Service: Online service
offers wait times
Emergency
room
wait
times at Scottsdale Healthcare
Osborn
Medical
Center,
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea
Medical Center and Scottsdale
Healthcare Thompson Peak
Hospital are significantly faster
than Arizona and national wait
times, according to a recent new
study. Emergency room patients
typically spend about three
hours “from door-to-discharge,”
the time spent between arrival
in the ER and being sent home
or admitted to the hospital,
compared to Arizona’s average
of nearly six hours. Scottsdale
Healthcare ER wait times are
updated every three minutes at
fastertimes.org.
COMMUNITY
Scottsdale
Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites
Arizona’s Finest Wedding Sites
Magazine is hosting a wedding
tour Sunday, August 23 from
9:30am-5:30pm. The day begins
at Gainey Ranch Golf Club;
then, participating brides will be
whisked away in a limousine to
see possible locations for their
wedding, and meet vendors.
Brides will hear live ceremony
and reception music, sample
delicious cakes and speak with
a wedding consultant for advice
and tips. Brides will also enjoy
appetizers, cocktails and a
catered lunch. Cost is $20 each
or $35 per couple. For more
information, call 480.970.1948 or
visit finestweddingsites.com.
Prestige Cleaners Makes A Splash
Donn Frye (left), CEO of Prestige Cleaners, provides a $2,500
check to Tom Rogers, regional sports director for the Scottsdale/
Paradise Valley YMCA. The donation sponsored the recent Splash
Day event promoting water-safety and swimming instruction,
swimming lessons for 20 Valley families and support for the
YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign.
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COMMUNITY
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FOREVER FAMILIES / BY MRIDUL NANDA
Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
Colleen smiles brightly and is
an outgoing 11-year-old. From her
energetic personality, you can see
that she likes to figure things out
for herself, but will come around
to others’ advice with a little
gentle coaxing.
She is polite, but the excitement
of being out and about at CrackerJax
Sports Park in Scottsdale is apparent.
“Today was just really fun because I
just loved, loved, loved coming here,
because CrackerJax is fun and you
can do fun things!”
Colleen is faster than most on the
go-karts at CrackerJax and is gone
before you can say “Go Speed Race!”
You have to be quick to keep up with
this little lady, not only when you’re
out on the go-kart track!
“I just love being outside,” she
says, “I don’t know but I might win
on the go-karts!”
Colleen likes to be active but she
also enjoys going to school, doing
“addition and multiplication but not
fractions,” and being around other
kids. She does best with older kids
who can be good role models for her.
She loves to explain things
and is animated and creative in
her storytelling – from her school
day to imaginative stories about her
many interests.
According to her case manager
Gloria, “Colleen would fit well in
a family with two parents, to give
her attention and structure.” With
this type of support she can grow
and flourish, with parents who can
match her vivacious nature and keep
up with her energy.
Colleen deserves the attention
of a loving, permanent family, with
people who can be available for her
and enjoy her charming nature and
her sense of humor.
For more information on Colleen,
call Aid to Adoption of Special Kids
at 602.254.2275, or visit aask-az.org.
Colleen is an outgoing
11-year-old who
enjoys being active and
is an animated and
creative storyteller.
Seniors
Find Relief
The Maricopa County
Treasurers Office wants
to help seniors. Especially
in today’s challenging
economy, when financial
relief can be elusive and
seniors
with
limited
income may be especially
hard hit.
To help ease the
financial toll that home
property taxes may have
on seniors, the Elderly
Assistance
Fund
was
established in 2007 to
reduce
the
property
taxes of qualified elderly
taxpayers. To qualify, you
must be at least 65 years
old, have limited income,
live within an organized
school district and have
enrolled in the Senior
Value Protection program
on or before September 1.
If you do not live within an
organized school district,
you already have reduced
property tax rates since
you are not funding a
local school system, and
therefore do not qualify for
the Fund.
For more information,
call 602.506.8511 or visit
treasurer.maricopa.gov.
Steal Away To Cave Creek’s Thieves Market
If you’re looking for a flea market experience reminiscent of the
coolest estate or tag sale ever, mark your calendars for the first Saturday
of each month from 6am-12pm for Cave Creek’s Thieves Market. Located
behind Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, 6135 East Cave Creek Road, the outdoor
event offers unique and one-of-a-kind items that are either hand-made
or hard to find. Adding to the mix are one-time only sellers cleaning out
their closets, garages and homes, making the event a treasure hunter’s
paradise. Shoppers like Stephanie McNeely of Carefree say they’ve found the best kept shopping secret in the Valley.
“It reminds me a little of the flea markets in Paris and New York,” says McNeely, who has frequented many of the largest flea markets in the world.
“I’ve found furniture and accessories at Thieves Market that are a perfect complement to any design theme, ranging from contemporary to antique,”
she says. Cave Creek merchants also participate and offer sidewalk sales
and special savings. Music, entertainment, food and drink complete the
fun. For information, visit ThievesMarketCaveCreek.com or call Kim
Brennan, 602.882.1442. To be considered as a vendor, call Mickey
ks time.
...where the sun mar
Meulenbeek at 480.329.6118.
Picturesque Town Of Carefree’s
Anniversary Celebration
By Kim Prince
Planning is underway for the Town of Carefree
commemorative events celebrating 25 years of
incorporation and 50 years of history on October 3. The
festivities will focus on the town, which sought out
incorporation as a way to protect itself from the
urban sprawl 25 years ago. Despite a downturn
in the economy, business and volunteers have
come together to donate their time for a full day
of family fun, says event organizer Jo Gemmill
of the English Rose Tea Room. Highlights
include an open house and static air show at
Carefree’s Sky Ranch Airport, one of the first
airports in the country to offer homeowners
a fly-in residence nearly 50 years ago.
“We’re gearing up to give visitors a full
day of aero-themed events,” says Mike
Walton, local pilot and owner of Cave
Creek’s Antique Emporium. Also slated
is a collector car show, organized by
volunteer Sue Bickerdyke, owner of Sue
Bickerdyke Interiors. The show will take
place at the Carefree Marketplace.
Gemmill invites the public and
encourages people who have not visited
the town to mark their calendars. “This
is an excellent way for people to get to
know the interesting history and lore of
this unique town.” For more information,
visit Carefree.org.
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CITYBUSINESS
...where the sun marks time.
Mayor David Schwan Writes…
What Is The Job Of A Mayor?
Leadership of the community is part of the
job. Leadership includes listening to everyone,
getting their best ideas and organizing public
discussion of issues. Leadership also involves
making decisions and organizing actions to
the benefit of Carefree. And finally, leadership
requires setting an example for the community.
Representing the community is a second
part of being a mayor. There are an amazing number of
functions where the Mayor is asked to, “Say a few words….”
These occasions range from welcoming gatherings and
conventions, accepting community awards or attending
memorial services for departed citizens.
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The most important thing I do is to
bring people together. Our community has
a wonderfully talented and accomplished
population with many ideas. Carefree becomes a
better place when the right people and the right
ideas are assembled together at the right time.
That is the most important thing a Mayor can
do – bring the community together. Let me know
what you think. You can reach me in Town Hall at
480.488.3686 or send me an e-mail at [email protected].
Write early and write often! Visit us online at carefree.org.
Mayor David Schwan
Town of Carefree
El Pedregal
Sizzles With
Hot Pipes
Showcase
El Pedregal showcases local
talent this summer in a 12-week
event that promises to make the
North Scottsdale marketplace the
coolest spot on summer nights.
The first annual Hot Pipes Talent
Showcase, a competition for
local singers, includes a juniors
showcase ages 14 and under and
two adult showcases, ages 15-29
and ages 30 and up. It begins
Saturday, August 1, and continues
each week from 6:30-9:30pm,
through September 12. First
place winners will receive a Hot
Pipes certificate and advance to
the grand finals dinner and show
that will be held on September 26.
Notable Valley vocalists including
Blue Lovett of the Manhattans,
Dennis
Rowland,
George
Hamilton and Nancy Gee will
judge the competition.
The events are free to the
public and food and beverages
will be available for purchase.
Enjoy the El Pedregal shops
and dining at the Boulders,
all located on the southeast
corner of Scottsdale Road and
Carefree Highway at 34505 North
Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale.
For more information, visit
elpedregal.com. To contact the
Hot Pipes hotline to schedule an
audition time, call 602.943.6594.
LATITUDE 33 DAY SPA. Style – Beauty
– Balance – Hair – Skin – Nails – Bodywork – Much
More. Located at Carefree Marketplace, 36889
North Tom Darlington Road, #D6-8. Call us today
480.575.8333. View more at latitude33dayspa.com.
TOWN OF CAREFREE
You’d never expect to find such a unique collection
of contemporary jewelry design from Europe’s finest
designers in the middle of Carefree, Arizona.
Demonstrating the concept of “less is more” this gallery
presents an eclectic mix of fabulous jewelry, one of the
finest collections of contemporary jewelry in the U.S.
thegoldenbarrel.com. (480) 575-8181. 42 Easy Street/
downtown Carefree.
JANNE ART: A native Norwegian in the Desert selling
art? Yes, it works. On appointment only. Local and world
known artists make my collection very interesting. Call
for appointment. I will be looking forward to helping
you with your art needs. Thank you, Janne. 201 Easy
Street, #105, Carefree. Call 480.390.0661 or 970.920.7020.
janneart.com.
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TOWN OF CAREFREE
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201 Easy Street • Carefree, AZ
480.488.3171
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of
Commerce is proud to endorse all
Carefree merchants. Call our information
center
for
walking
maps,
tourist
information, dining guides, art gallery tours and much more. For more
details, call 480.488.3381 or visit our website at CarefreeCaveCreek.org.
Have a Carefree day!
Sassy And
Stylish
Sassy’s Salon & Wig
Boutique in Carefree
represents
a
warm
and inviting upscale
elegance. Located in
the Courtyard Shops of
the Gaslamp District
(42 Easy Street) clients
are greeted with the
ambiance of Brazilian
cherry wood floors,
walnut-stoned archways
and columns, and an
indoor waterfall and
palms, which instantly
transports them into
either relax mode or
excited
bewitchment
as they survey their
surroundings.
Sassy’s Wig Boutique
features
a
great
selection of reasonably
priced, quality, famous
designer wigs and hair
enhancements. Sassy’s
makes it fun for the
fashion shopper by
providing a no-cost style
consultation.
Sassy’s
Salon allows clients to
enjoy the convenience of
receiving all hair and nail
services in one location.
To
schedule
an
appointment,
call
480.575.6716. For more
information,
visit
sassyssalon.net.
Spanning 54 acres of high
Sonoran desert, the Carefree Resort
& Villas is a legendary alternative to
traditional North Scottsdale hotels
and resorts. Easily accessible from
Scottsdale and Phoenix, the resort
is surrounded by desert wildflowers,
towering Saguaro, giant ocotillo
and prickly pear cactus. Right now
you can enjoy new summer hours
and lower prices on the same great
menu at the Lariat Grill, open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday
through Saturday, closed Sunday
and Monday. (Breakfast served
7-11am; lunch served 11am-3pm;
and dinner served 4-9pm.)
There’s even terrific early bird
specials offered at the Lariat from
4-6pm Tuesday through Friday. $25
includes soup or salad, entrée choice
of half roasted chicken, salmon or
pasta of the day and desert.
TOWN OF CAREFREE
Summer Specials
At Carefree
Resort & Villas
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Check out the happy hour
specials in the Red Horse Saloon
too, with karaoke every Saturday
night. Summer rates for beautifully
appointed resort rooms and
villas start at $49 per night. For
reservations, call 480.488.5300.
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TOWN OF CAREFREE
Desert Forest Hosts
Carefree Kiwanis Tournament
Reservations being taken now for September 21 charity event
Desert Forest Golf Club, named best private golf course by Desert Golfer
Magazine, will open its doors to the public as host to the Kiwanis of Carefree
annual golf tournament on September 21. Reservations are being taken now
for the charity event, which is expected to draw golfers from throughout the
Valley and benefit a variety of Kiwanis programs for children.
Limited to only 110 registrants, the $150 entry fee provides participants
with a full day of golf, cart, range balls, on-course beverages, lunch and a
silent auction at the facility. Kiwanis of Carefree is a non-profit volunteer
service organization, established in 1973. The chapter is the seventh largest
in the world and is dedicated to programs that benefit children, including
a scholarship program that last year distributed more than $150,000 in
college scholarships.
To register or for more information, call Carroll Vanik at 480.488.9650 or
Howard Dicke at 480.437.9367.
Foothills
Food Bank
Needs
Support
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The Foothills Food
Bank is running low
on supplies and cash.
Items needed
are
canned pasta, tomato
paste
and
sauce,
cereal, peanut butter,
coffee, cooking oil,
bagged rice, dried
beans, refried beans,
flour, sugar, paper
towels and diapers in
sizes newborn, 1, 3
and 4. For monetary
donations,
please
make
your
check
payable and mail to
Foothills Food Bank,
P.O. Box 715, Carefree,
Arizona 85377.
CUSTOM SPANISH ESTATE
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Bank Owned… truly one of the most elegant
homes to come on the market in recent years.
Completed in December 2007 and now being
offered at close to $2,000,000 below the close of
escrow price. This home has all the features of an
exquisite custom home.
7050 N 69TH PLACE, PARADISE VALLEY
OFFERED AT $4,500,000
DAVID GRIFFIN | 602-885-5255
RONNIE GILBERT | 602-989-8909
Privately gated
Architecture by Candelaria
Interior by Tony Sutton, Est Est
Built by Todd Curtis
Theater
Chef’s kitchen & Prep kitchen
Library/Study
Wine cellar
Gated auto court
5/6 Bedrooms
6.5 Bath
8422 Square Feet
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Moskowitz
&
Gilbert group
Having worked together for many years, Mark Moskowitz and Ronnie Gilbert are firmly established amongst the
highest-ranking Realtors in the state of Arizona dealing in the luxury home market. During this time they have assembled a fine
team of expert agents around them to assist their clients in the buying or selling of a home. This team is devoted to real estate.
Real estate to them is not only a business, but a passion. The entire team headed by Mark and Ronnie
are devoted to, and take pride in, the quality of their work and attention to detail.
GATED SANTA BARBARA
5433 E BERNEIL DR
PARADISE VALLEY
5 Bedrooms, 7 Bath, 7,299 Sq.Ft.
Custom built in 2000
Gated PV community
Brazilian cherrywood floors
Commercial audio/video
Seven patios
David Griffin | 602-885-5255
PRIVATELY GATED VIEW PROPERTY
6533 N PRAYING MONK RD
PARADISE VALLEY
6 Bedrooms, 5 Bath, 6,827 Sq.Ft.
Complete guest house w/ 2 bedrooms
Separate caretaker/nanny quarters
Privately gated, 6 car garage
Master bedroom suite w/ exercise room
Pool & spa w/waterfalls & firebowls
Laura Joyner | 602-469-6777
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REBUILT BILTMORE
CONTEMPORARY
3053 E CLAREMONT AVE
PHOENIX
4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 4,538 Sq.Ft.
Custom re-built in 2006
Gated community
Golf course lot with pool
All bedrooms en-suite
Chef’s kitchen
THE RESIDENCES AT
2211 CAMELBACK
2211 E CAMELBACK RD 1202
PHOENIX
Top floor with panoramic views
Exquisite finishes
Media room
Pampered, concierge lifestyle
Club & exercise rooms, rooftop pool & spa
Laura Joyner | 602-469-6777
CAMELBACK COUNTRY ESTATES
CUSTOM SPANISH ESTATE
9211 N 58TH STREET
PARADISE VALLEY
5401 E MOCKINGBIRD LN
PARADISE VALLEY
Private master bedroom suite
Large formal living & dining rooms
Attached guest house w/3 bed & 3 baths
Resort backyard with tennis/sport court
Pool/spa, ramada & covered patios
5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bath, 7,656 Sq.Ft
Custom built in 2008
Chef’s kitchen
Mummy mountain views
All bedrooms en-suite
Pool & cascading spa
REDUCED TO $1,898,500
Mark Lindabury | 602-663-1327
UNIQUE PV GATED ESTATE
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Reduced $1,455,000, NOW $3,895,000.
Custom built 2004 on very private cul de sac lot
with beautiful mountain views. Elegant detached
guest house and separate detached Studio.
7820 N. 65TH STREET, PARADISE VALLEY
DAVID GRIFFIN | 602-885-5255
RONNIE GILBERT | 602-989-8909
4/5 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
7,000+/- Square Feet
4 Car garage
Smart house
Theatre
Study/library
Gourmet kitchen
His/hers bathroom & closets
Sparkling negative edge pool
Separate meditation pool
Private well
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David Newcombe
PORTLAND PLACE – PENTHOUSE
URBAN LIFE
CALL 480.287.5400 FOR PRICE
by David Newcombe
It’s time to buy a new high rise condo, here’s why.
With recent reports in the Arizona Republic and The Business Journal on 44 Monroe and
The Summit at Copper Square one might think that the sky continues to fall on the
condo market around town. In many ways it does, but things are about to change. A once in
a lifetime opportunity for buyers is about to exist, and in one case already does. If you have
ever entertained the notion of living in Downtown Phoenix, now is the time to watch the
market very very closely and to educate yourself on what is happening to take best advantage
of the situation. I encourage you to be ready to jump
2 BED, 2.5 BATH 2,829 SQ.FT.
MULTI AWARD WINNING BUILDING
LAST 2 PENTHOUSES LEFT
BEAUTIFUL TWO STORY DESIGN
INCREDIBLE CITY AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS
OVERLOOKING JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP GARDENS
DAVID NEWCOMBE | 602.510.0111
PORTLAND PLACE – BROWNSTONE FLAT
CALL 480.287.5400 FOR PRICE
Take a closer look at what is happening and why.
The rapidly declining market since 2007 meant developers couldn’t keep up with the decline
and sell at heavily reduced pricing because they couldn’t reduce their basis (the amount of
money the developer and the bank have invested or borrowed in the land and building).
Many developments simply stopped with no more houses coming out of the ground. High
rises are different though. You can’t simply stop building them once you’ve started. The
result is what we have now, a finite supply of finished condos that have never been lived
in, but are in the middle of changing hands from the original developer to those that have
bought the developments themselves out of foreclosure or away from a failing bank.
So what has changed?
Thanks to the foreclosures, failed banks and bankruptcies the basis in these projects has (or
is about to), reduce significantly making massive reductions from original pricing possible.
The prices are now cheaper than the build cost, so this is unrepeatable, and the supply is
finite. As these are under new or reorganized ownership or lending structures don’t expect
an owner that is desperate to sell, so don’t go crazy with your offers, after all, the prices will
be good enough already. But do expect extraordinary pricing that is often 30% or more off
list prices of two or so years ago.
First out is Portland Place Condominiums featured opposite. Portland Place’s parent
company, Crescent Communities is expected to emerge from Chapter 11 with some speed.
The result is exceptional pricing which is already available. The building itself is well occupied,
the HOA is healthy and there are only nine homes left to sell. The advertised prices have
just changed by in excess of a hundred thousand dollars a unit, dramatically different from
previously advertised pricing which was already reduced as recently as February.
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2 BED, 2.5 BATH 1,563 SQ. FT.
FULLY UPGRADED
GAS STOVE TOP
ONE BLOCK FROM LIGHT RAIL
ROOSEVELT ROW ARTS DISTRICT
HEATED POOL AND GYM
DAVID NEWCOMBE | 602.510.0111
www.DAVIDNEWCOMBE.com
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Don’t forget, this is a multi award winning building in one of the very best areas of
Downtown Phoenix, and we are talking about brand new unlived in homes, not previously
owned short sold or foreclosed condos with work to do on them and disclosures that banks
will not provide to buyers.
Call me or one of my team now or visit our website to explore a deal at Portland Place or to
get further advice about buying in any of the Urban Townhome or Condo markets in
Phoenix, Scottsdale or Tempe. We look forward to speaking and working with you.
|
480.287.5400
The Mayor’s Message
they were already casting a ballot. I hope
campaigners are right when they say this year
is different. This year’s override is no luxury
Thanks to fundraiser sponsors for helping the
item. It is essential. CCUSD – one of only
town buy open space. Our 4,000-acre addition
three Arizona districts with all schools earning
south of Spur Cross took years of hard work
the highly sought Excelling award – faces
to pull off. It makes Cave Creek number one
its worst financial crisis in memory. A state
Valleywide in preserving the biggest percentage
revenue freefall threatens a multimillionof the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Congratulations
to the Cave Creek Unified School District on Mayor Vincent Francia dollar budget shortfall, but CCUSD lacks
finding a way to keep Desert Arroyo Middle Town of Cave Creek a big bureaucracy with fat to cut. Thus,
teachers are on the chopping block. The last thing we
School open despite an ominous budget shortfall. Now
need is losing 15 great teachers. The cost to save them;
comes another hurdle: the November 3 override election
nothing beyond current funding. The override maintains
to save 15 teachers for kindergarten through third
taxes of about $20 per year on a $500,000 house. Money
grade – the early years where smaller class sizes matter
well spent. Please volunteer to help. Contact the
most. The good news is the campaign started earlier
campaign at LearnYes.org. Contact us at 480.488.1400
and stronger this year. School ballot measures failed the
or visit cavecreek.org.
past two years. Some folks didn’t bother to vote when
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DOWNTOWN CAVE CREEK
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CCUSD Selects
Secondary
Administrators
The Cave Creek Unified School District
has selected Steve Bebee as principal of
Cactus Shadows High School (CSHS) and Bill
Dolezal as principal at Sonoran Trails Middle
School (STMS) for the 2009-10 school year.
Bebee comes to CSHS from STMS where
he served as principal during the 2008-09
school year. With over six years of secondary
administrative experience in curriculum
and instruction, athletics, budget, discipline,
supervision and visionary leadership, he is a
strong education advocate with a vision for
the future of CCUSD’s only high school.
Dolezal most recently held the position as
assistant principal/athletic director at CSHS
during the 2008-09 school year and previously
taught at STMS.
Additional information can be found on
the District’s website at ccusd93.org.
Vino 100:
A New Concept In
Wine Buying
Vino 100 is a new wine retail concept that makes
buying wine simpler and more enjoyable. Selections
include over 100 great wines for $25 or less. Most
are small batch, artisan brands not found at your
local supermarket. No longer does anyone need to
feel intimidated when shopping for wine. Wines
are arranged by flavor and body instead of grape or
country. What does that mean? Instead of all of the
Chardonnays or wines from Chile being in one place,
wines are displayed by taste. Wine can be selected
according to your preference.
Don’t know what wine to buy? There is always a
wine enthusiast on
hand to assist you
in
selecting
the
perfect wine. Vino
100 guarantees your
satisfaction or they
will replace it. Vino 100
is located at Tuscany
Village
Center,
30835 North Cave
Creek Road, half mile
North of Tatum. Visit
vino100phoenix.com
or call 480.502.8466.
Pink Cadillac Boutique is going mobile!
Sinful, Sang Real, Rock Revival & much more to your door.
Call us to book a house party!
Stop in the store for new summer arrivals!
Pink Cadillac Boutique
6220 E. Cave Creek Road
480.575.1060
myspace.com/pinkcadillacboutique
Follow the bus on TWITTER: PinkCadillacAZ
Two great consignment stores in one convenient
location! Carefree Consignment Boutique offers
upscale women’s apparel, jewelry and accessories.
480.595.8185.
The Collectible Corral has many
one-of-a-kind items from art to antiques to sports
memorabilia. 480.488.9696. Both are located in the
Village Center – a bargain hunter’s paradise just east
of Dairy Queen. carefreeconsignment.com.
DOWNTOWN CAVE CREEK
RisingSun Montessori Day School is a “Community
for Children in the Heart of Cave Creek.” We offer an
intimate academic and social community for
preschoolers and kindergarteners. Our small teacherto-student ratio insures that all of our students receive
the individual attention they deserve. Please call
480.595.KIDS or visit risingsunmontessori.com.
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of
Commerce is proud to endorse all Cave
Creek merchants. From cowboys to
caviar you’ll find something for everyone.
Visit our information center for walking maps, tourist information,
dining guides, art gallery tours and much more. For more details, call
480.488.3381 or visit CarefreeCaveCreek.org.
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High School Offers
New Competitive Sports Program
Freshmen and sophomore students at Bella Vista Private School
are now able to participate in new, competitive sports programs
available to them for the 2009-10 school year.
Bella Vista recently was accepted as an associate member to the
Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Association. Bella Vista will compete
primarily against Division 1A schools in boys’ basketball, boys’ and
girls’ golf, tennis, track and field and cheer. In addition Bella Vista
students will be able to participate in academic competitions in theater,
speech and debate, music and chess.
Located in the heart of Cave Creek, it is the only private kindergarten
through high school in the Cave Creek, North Scottsdale area. Bella Vista
also offers single classes to home school students. Parents interested
August 14th 7:00 to 10:00pm
“SILENT AUCTION” at
D. Lyon Art Gallery
Galeria Bellas Artes
Steven DeWitt Perrin Gallery
Level 9 Gallery
Studio C4 Gallery
in learning about classes
or competitive sports
available to home school
students should make
inquiries to the school
directly at 480.575.6001
or by e-mail to info@
bellavistaschool.com.
Get out of the heat of the summer
days and enjoy a cool Art Night in Cave
Creek on August 14 from 7-10pm. The
gallery
tour
works
features
from
artists
contemporary,
original
representing
eclectic,
Western,
French and Italian styles. It’s a free,
entertaining evening where visitors
can meet the artists and learn about
their creative process. Those who
visit three out of the five participating
galleries qualify to have their name
put into a drawing for a $50 gift
certificate redeemable at any of the
galleries, which include D. Lyon
DOWNTOWN CAVE CREEK
Art Night
In Cave Creek
Art Gallery, Galeria Bellas Artes,
Steven DeWitt Perrin Gallery, Level
9 Gallery and Studio C4 Gallery.
Participate in “Silent Auction
Summer”
for
opportunity
own
to
original
with
an
art,
minimum bids
posted. Sealed bids are
accepted throughout
the month and on
Art
Night.
Original
works are auctioned
to the highest bidder.
Join
the
Steven
DeWitt Perrin Gallery
for an exclusive $200
reduction on any art
in the gallery and
a
$50
dinner
certificate at Bryan’s
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BBQ to the buyer. For
more
information,
call Mickey at 480.
329.6118, or stop by
any
participating
gallery
for
a
free
tour map.
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YOUTH & EDUCATION
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Recap Of My First 50 Days
About 50 days ago, I proudly stepped into my
new role as Superintendent of the Scottsdale
Unified School District (SUSD). The community
forums I attended during the candidate selection
process had demonstrated that I would be working
with a well-informed and involved community and
an experienced and dedicated administration. I
also knew that Arizona’s budget was in turmoil and
presented severe economic challenges to SUSD.
As I entered the District, I found a community
and staff ready to roll up their sleeves, have
their voices heard at the legislature and help
SUSD get through this incredibly difficult
time with understanding, support and dignity.
This spirit of cooperation and collaboration
makes SUSD a great school community.
During my first 50 days, I have accomplished a
great deal:
• I have limited time spent in my office in
favor of “office hours” in schools and other
facilities. These visits have allowed informative
conversations with students, parents, teachers
and each principal.
YOUTH & EDUCATION
These are among the things that led my
wife, Sharon, and me to accept this position
and move to this wonderful community.
Leff, area Chiefs of Police, the Scottsdale
You have my commitment that I will
Area Chamber of Commerce and two
do all I can to continue to improve
REALTOR organizations.
student
achievement,
District
• I was honored to participate in
DR. GARY T. CATALANI operations, communications with
the SUSD Foundation’s annual
our stakeholders and service to all
Superintendent
fundraising event that helps
our citizens.
Scottsdale Unified School District
fund many of the District’s
• I have enjoyed productive meetings
with Scottsdale Mayor Lane, Senator
important programs and activities.
• I have gratefully accepted invitations to speak
before several community organizations.
• The Governing Board approved the renewal of
the K-3 Override for placement on the November
ballot. This override is merely an extension of
one approved by Scottsdale voters in 2005.
Renewing the override will not increase taxes.
To contact Dr. Catalani, call 480.484.6100. For
more information on the Scottsdale Unified School
District, visit susd.org.
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Dr. Catalani and SUSD.
Visit us online at CITYSunTimes.com
and click on the GET MORE link.
• I have arranged for District leaders to rotate
meeting at schools, visit classrooms and listen
to students and teachers to discover new tools to
improve service to our students.
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YOUTH & EDUCATION
Back-To-School:
Cut Costs, Not Corners
According to the National Retail
Federation, parents estimated they
spent nearly $600 on back-to-school
purchases last year. How can you
cut back this year without cutting
corners? Consider these tips:
Host A Swap Party
Have friends over to trade gently
used items you no longer want or
use. Swap parties are an inexpensive,
social and eco-friendly way to stock
up on clothes, shoes, books, athletic
equipment and anything else your
kids might need. Invite friends with
similar school-aged children and
tastes, and ask them to bring items
in good condition they’re willing
to swap.
Do Your Homework On School
Supplies
Your child’s teacher will likely
send him or her home with a
laundry list of school supplies,
but before you hit the stores, do a
little homework and shop around
to get the best value. Keep a large
plastic tub at home and stock up
on supplies when you see sales at
drugstores, closeout shops and thrift
stores. Consider online auction sites
for higher-ticket items.
Carpool To And From School
Though carpooling is not a new
concept, it’s one of the easiest ways
to save money, fossil fuels and time.
Instead of lining up behind your
neighbor in the school drop-off zone
or alongside all the other parents
after soccer practice, organize a car
pool and take turns transporting the
kids. Organizations such as Divide
the Ride (dividetheride.com) offer
helpful ideas.
GET MORE: For more cost-saving
ideas, such as lunch planning and
college-bound student strategies,
visit CITYSunTimes.com and click
on the GET MORE link.
Now Enrolling For 2009-10
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Crestview College Preparatory High School will open its doors for classes
on August 10 and is now enrolling for the upcoming school year.
At Crestview College Preparatory, students will come to school ready to
learn, dressed in uniform and focused on achievement. Crestview students
will benefit from rigorous college preparation education. High expectations in
academics and behavior, combined with a service learning component, will
create an exceptional learning experience for those up to the challenge to learn
and grow.
In addition to community service projects and opportunities, students will
have the chance to participate in college dual-enrollment, future Advanced
Placement (AP) programs, clubs and sports.
Crestview is located at 2616 East Greenway Road in Phoenix. Stop by or call
602.765.9555 for more information.
WEB EXCLUSIVE
The Grant And Scholarship Search
By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington
Most college-bound students and their parents know that there are
thousands of scholarships and many kinds of federal, state and institutional
grant programs out there – but how can your teen find this “free” money?
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FILM IN FOCUS / MY TWO CENTS WORTH
PREVIEWS: Inglorious Basterds
& The Informant
k
Tarantino is back
latest film from Steven
with his much-talkedSoderbergh. This darkly
about World War II film
comic thriller is based on
Inglorious Basterds, due
New York Times reporter
in theaters on August 21.
Kurt Eichenwald’s 2000
DAVID MALSCH best-selling book, The
Part war film and part
Film Critic
spaghetti western, this is
Informant: A True Story,
Tarantino’s first foray into a period
and is about a corporate giant
piece and despite having the same
brought to justice by one of its
title as a 1978 WWII film starring
employees. Matt Damon plays
Fred Williamson, this is an original
the informant, who works for
Tarantino production.
agribusiness giant Archer Daniels
The film tells the story of a
Midland and leaks details of a pricegroup of Jewish-American soldiers
fixing scam that ultimately results in
known as “The Basterds” who are
a $100 million fine for the company.
chosen specifically to spread fear
The film looks to be a cross
throughout the Third Reich by
between Burn After Reading
scalping and brutally killing Nazis.
and
early
Soderbergh
film
The Basterds soon cross paths with
Erin Brockovich and co-stars
a French-Jewish teenage girl who
Melanie Lynskey, Joel McHale and
runs a movie theater in Paris that is
Scott Bakula.
targeted by soldiers.
These look to be terrific upDespite its subject matter, this
coming films from two of
is very much a Tarantino film that
Hollywood’s exciting filmmakers. To
should be filled with great dialogue
see the trailers of both films, go to
and savage brutality. The film stars
my website at davideatworld.com.
Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, Eli Roth,
B.J. Novak and a much-talked-about
David Malsch writes film criticism
performance by Christopher Waltz.
for various print media and online
The Informant is due in theaters
magazines. Visit davideatworld.com
on September 18 and is the
for his latest reviews.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Art of Giving
Fundraiser for Camp Soaring Eagle
Grayleaf Galleria and InklessMagazine.com will host The Art of Giving,
a special charity fundraiser to benefit Sedona’s Camp Soaring Eagle, on
Saturday, August 15 at Grayleaf Galleria in the Terra Cotta Court in
downtown Prescott.
Camp Soaring Eagle, currently under construction in Sedona, will provide
recreational and therapeutic camping experiences to children with serious
illness and life-threatening conditions. Upon completion, it will be the only
year-round, dedicated medically-based camping facility in Arizona.
Grayleaf Galleria will showcase an original painting by Camp Soaring
Eagle’s official spokesperson, Jane Seymour, created specifically for the camp.
Signed limited edition art prints will be available for sale, and a silent auction
will also take place. All proceeds will benefit Camp Soaring Eagle. The event will
run from 10am-8pm with live music, face painting, poetry performances and
live painting demos by gallery artists. Imagine Art of Sedona will be introducing
the Tiles for Smiles program, where guests can purchase a tile for $10 and
paint it with inspirational images. The tiles will be permanently installed in the
cabins at the camp. In addition, Camp Soaring Eagle representatives will be
on-site to educate people about this world renowned project.
Visit campsoaringeagle.org or inklessmagazine.com for additional
information. Grayleaf Galleria is located at 124 South Granite, directly across from
Prescott’s downtown parking structure. Call 928.443.1503 for more information.
BRIO Stages
Children’s Art Exhibit
Dozens of budding artists, ages five through 12, will experience the
thrill of their artwork being displayed in Scottsdale’s downtown arts district
August 6-21.
“Davin Lavikka, Artspace on Sixth gallery director/owner, has
graciously offered space for a month long show,” says BRIO’s Diane Di
Bernardino Sanborn, director of the Scottsdale Airpark-based fine arts
center. “Our children’s program for July sold out with 100 art students. We’re
so happy to afford these young artists the opportunity to show their work in a
professional environment.”
An opening reception will be held from 5-8pm on August 6 during the
Thursday Artwalk. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The Artspace
gallery is located at 7127 East 6th Avenue.
For more information, contact BRIO at 480.941.8310 or visit briofinearts.
com. For additional information, visit artspaceaz.com.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
AROUND TOWN
August 5
Diana Krall
Dodge Theatre
livenation.com;
602.379.2800
August 6, 13, 20, 27
August 14
Scottsdale Art Walk
Come Back Buddy
Scottsdale Gallery Association
scottsdalegalleries.com
Desert Ridge Marketplace
shopdesertridge.com; 480.513.7586
August 16
August 11
The Bob Dylan Show
Tinsley Ellis
Camelback Ranch
camelbackranchbaseball.
com; 623.877.8585
The Rhythm Room
rhythmroom.com; 602.265.4842
August 21-September 20
The Ugly Ducking
August 13
Lyle Lovett and
His Large Band
Dodge Theatre
livenation.com;
602.379.2800
August 29-January 24
SouthwestNET: Looking
Through the Other End
of a Telescope
Scottsdale Museum
of Contemporary Art
smoca.org;
480.994.ARTS
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August
Low & Slow:
The Art of The Lowrider
Phoenix Art Museum
phxart.org; 602.257.1222
August 31
Yuki and Tomoko Mack
Steinway of Phoenix
redrocksmusicfestival.com/index.php
September 3
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Johnny Winter &
Edgar Winter
Celebrity Theatre
celebritytheatre.com; 602.267.1600
September 3
August 28-30
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Mendelssohn
Birthday Celebration
Into The Woods
Valley Presbyterian Church
Musical Theatre of Anthem
musicaltheatreofanthem.org;
602.743.9892
redrocksmusicfestival.com/index.php
For additional events,
visit showup.com.
Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
desertstages.com; 480.483.1664
August 22
Green Day
US Airways Center
usairwayscenter.com; 602.379.2000
Five Ingredient Feasts
Quick dishes your family will love
Everybody’s looking for ways to save money. When it comes to food,
cutting costs doesn’t have to mean cutting great taste, and a few ingredients
plus a little creativity goes a long way. With only five ingredients, along
with pantry staples such as salt, pepper and oil, you can serve gourmet
meals any night of the week. Here are two recipes from delish.com and
quickandsimple.com.
Arugula Salad With Pork Chops
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Cost per serving: $5
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
Sweet Relief
Häagen-Dazs at Scottsdale Fashion Square has
come to the rescue of Valley residents seeking a sweet
retreat from the worries of a weak economy and the brutal
summer heat. Guests can get 16-ounce Sorbet Sippers for $3.99 now through
Labor Day weekend.
Sorbet Sippers are a no-fat frozen beverage made with all-natural ingredients.
For example, the Mango Sorbet Sipper combines orange juice, seltzer water and
mango sorbet into a smooth, ice blend. Call 480.421.0231 or visit haagendazs.
com/shops for more information.
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• 2 cups cherry or grape
tomatoes, halved
Oven-Fried Chicken
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Cost per serving: $3
• 1 large egg white
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoons lemon pepper
herb blend
• 6 cups loosely packed
baby arugula
• Kosher salt and freshly ground
pepper to taste
• 1 block (4 ounces)
Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
– Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a
large resalable plastic bag and
shake. Put 1 pork chop in the bag
and seal; pound the meat with a
mallet or heavy skillet, avoiding
the bone, until it’s about ¼ inch
thick all over. Remove pork chop
and repeat the process with the
rest of the chops (no need to add
more oil).
arugula,
FOOD & WINE
Oven-Fried Chicken
• 4 bone-in pork rib chops,
8-ounces each
– Combine
GOOD DEAL
cherry
tomatoes and onion in a large
bowl. Drizzle with vinegar and
4 tablespoons oil and toss well.
Season with salt and pepper.
– Oil grill grates and preheat grill to
high. Season chops with salt and
• 4 4-ounce boneless, skinless,
chicken breasts
– Preheat oven to 400F. Mist a
shallow baking pan with nonstick
cooking spray.
– In a small bowl, beat egg white with
a whisk until frothy; whisk in milk.
In another bowl, combine herb
blend, bread crumbs and paprika,
mixing well.
– Dip chicken in egg white-milk
mixture and then coat with
seasoned bread crumbs; transfer
to prepared pan. Bake for 30
minutes, or until chicken is golden
brown and juices run clear when
thickest part of meat is pierced
with a fork.
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pepper, place on hot grill rack and
cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side,
until well browned.
– Serve chops with salad piled on
top. Use a vegetable peeler to
shave thin slices of Parmesan
over salad.
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CITYPETS
Cutting Pets’
Keeping Your Pet Safe
Stress Naturally
The
sounds
of
thunderstorms may bring
happy anticipation of rain
in the Valley for humans, but
thunder and other common
warm weather sounds can be a
significant source of anxiety for
many pets.
Animals show stress in
different ways. Dogs, for instance,
might howl, run in circles or simply become lethargic. In rare instances, a stressed
animal may even become aggressive.
Dr. Margo Roman, DVM, says pet owners can treat their animal’s anxiety –
whether it’s caused by loud noises, separation, new surroundings, vet visits or
other factors – naturally with Rescue Remedy Pet.
Rescue Remedy is a blend of five flower remedies formulated more than 70
years ago. Alcohol-free Rescue Remedy Pet is said to be suitable for all kinds of
pets including reptiles, fish (add to
water), birds, cats, dogs, horses and
rabbits – ask your vet for advice.
The remedy is available at Whole
Foods (wholefoodsmarket.com) and
anywhere natural products are sold
and at rescueremedy.com/pets.
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Summer Storms:
Well, the Arizona
Dogs and cats that are outside
Monsoon season is
during a monsoon storm will do
upon us – high winds,
anything to get away from it which
pelting rain and lots of
means they try to outrun it.
lightning and thunder.
Over, under or through
Even the bravest of
a fence is not undogs, like our Hank Jr.
common and they seem
(pictured right) who
to have supernatural
TOM MURRAY strengths and jumping
would attack an eightPet Services Professional
foot-tall,
300-pound
ability when panicked.
burglar’s ankles with reckless
If you’re not at home and your
abandon, will run down the hall,
pet is outside, have a pet storm
hide under a bed and whimper like
plan. A neighbor or close relative
a baby during one of these
can take the pet into their home
Arizona phenomenons.
and stay with them until you arrive
Hank Jr. spends most of his
home or the storm has passed.
time inside the house and has
If you just have the pet in an
his “safe place” to ride out the
empty house to fend for itself
storms, but relies on his human
you too may find a loving pet
companions to comfort him and
paw-dialing the ASPCA!
get him through the trauma. There
Have a great and safe summer.
have been a few times that we
weren’t home when the storm hit
For more information, visit Villa
and we arrived home only to find
La Paws Pet Resort & Spa’s website,
a furry maniac staring at us while
villalapaws.com, or contact Tom
paw-dialing the ASPCA.
via e-mail at tmurray@villala
This is and can be a serious
paws.com.
and stressful time for pets. The
day after a storm is a lot like
the day after the Fourth of July.
Heartbroken parents call our
resorts asking whether we have
heard of any pets being found or
one of our kind hearted customers
informing us that they found a
very scared stray. Sometimes there
are happy endings, but sad to say
many of the anticipated joyful
reunions don’t happen.
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West Nile Virus Season
Has Arrived
The 2009 West Nile Virus
season has started here in Arizona,
and last month the Maricopa
County Department of Public
Health and Arizona Department
of Health Services confirmed that
a woman in her 40’s is the state’s
first human case of West Nile Virus
(WNV) this season.
“This first case is a reminder
of the precautions we should all
be taking,” says Dr. Bob England,
director of the Maricopa County
Department of Public Health.
Public
health
officials
recommend applying insect repellent following label instructions
(CDC
recommends
repellant
containing DEET, Picaridin, Oil
of Lemon Eucalyptus or PMD, or
IR3535), wearing long clothing
and avoiding outdoor activity
WEB EXCLUSIVE
STEVE P. TIMMONS
Compounding Chemist
Paradise Valley
Sometimes knowledge finds its way to
us in the strangest ways. I recently hiked
San Jacinto Peak, a beautiful mountaintop
situated above the Palm Springs Tramway
in California, and as I ambled up the
trail with my brother Rod, he told me an
interesting story.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Presented by
after dusk and before dawn. Also,
residents should make a special
effort to mosquito-proof their
home
by
taking
the
following precautions:
• Eliminate
mosquito-breeding
sites around your property. Drain
standing water in potted plants,
tires and other containers.
• Install or repair window and door
screens to keep mosquitoes out of
the home.
• Keep fountains, animal troughs
and swimming pools properly
operating and free from debris.
WNV is transmitted to humans
by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Approximately 20 percent of people
PARKWAY MEDICAL
FAMILY & URGENT CARE
infected with the virus will feel flu-like
symptoms occurring three to 15 days
after the mosquito bite.
Symptoms may include fever,
headache,
body
aches,
nausea,
vomiting, swollen lymph glands and
skin rash on the chest, stomach and
back. A small percentage of people who
are infected with WNV will experience
severe symptoms, such as meningitis,
encephalitis, paralysis and even death.
People over the age of 50 are generally
at a higher risk for severe symptoms.
If a person thinks he or she has WNV
symptoms, he or she should consult
their health care provider.
For
more
information,
call
602.506.0700 or visit westnileaz.org.
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“My self-esteem was absolutely in the pits. I
was not happy with myself at all. I had stopped
caring and would just want to shovel food in my
face. I didn’t realize how big I had gotten until
people started asking me if I was pregnant.”
– Danielle Whitman, 72 lbs. total weight loss
BRONWYN MARMO
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CITYVIEWS
Publisher’s Pen
Dear Readers,
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8.09
I ran into a car. Not another car.
Just a car. In the garage. With my
head. It wasn’t moving. I was.
Fast.
I had just returned from New
York. LH remained behind on
business. The flight arrived six
hours late. It’s midnight. So much
to do.
I pull my car into the driveway.
Leave it outside the garage –
easier to unload that way. Take my
computer bag, purse, house keys
and jacket from the car. Maneuver
around LH’s car parked in the
garage. Roll the bag to the door of
the house. Leave it there. Unlock
the door. Enter the house. Disable
the alarm. Place purse and jacket
on the bar in the entry foyer.
Head back to get luggage.
No. Wait. Tomorrow is recycling.
I detour to breakfast room.
Grab a week’s worth of newspapers.
Cut diagonally through the
family room – through the laundry
room – throw open the door to
the garage – trip over the bag and
slam headlong into the grill of
LH’s car.
I might as well have been hit
by the car. I was moving so fast –
the impact so intense. Airborne? I
launched like the Flying Wallendas.
I think. Don’t remember much.
Excruciating pain. Broken nose?
Fractured cheek? I’m on the floor
of the garage. Blood is gushing.
Everywhere.
This is not good.
Get in control, Hope. Contain
the bleeding. Grab rag from rack
on far wall. Apply pressure. Go
into house. Check out damage in
mirror. Do not bleed on carpet.
Get to hospital. Should I drive? The
little voice in my head is saying,
“This is no time to be a hero.
Call 911.”
I listen.
“911. What is your emergency?”
I explain.
“Have you been drinking?”
“No.” But right now I wish I had
been. That would explain why I did
something so stupid.
“Help is on its way. Sit down
and stay calm.”
I am calm. But sit down? No
can do. Car is still in driveway
with trunk open. Blood is all over
garage. Cleaning people are due in
a few hours. What if I don’t get back
from the ER before they arrive?
They’ll find me missing. Blood
splattered all over the garage
floor. Looks like a pig had been
slaughtered. No sign of me. No
note. Can’t happen.
Wipe up blood. Pull car into
garage. Leave note for cleaning
people. Eye is beginning to inflate –
swelling it closed. Nose already has
grown to double proportion.
Sit.
Lights are flashing in the street.
Fire truck. Emergency Transport
vehicle. Thankfully, no sirens.
Go out to greet them. I am
polite. I am a sight.
“Get back in the house and
sit down!”
One examines the injury.
Another asks questions.
“Have you been drinking?”
What is this – the question of
the night?
Another asks for my house keys.
He secures the house.
“I can walk.” I feel fine.
Just bloody.
“No you can’t.”
I’m goin’ out on a gurney.
The door is locked behind me as
I am wheeled down the driveway.
I’m rolled into the ER. Two
hours pass. I am in an exam room.
The doctor arrives. “I think I may
have slammed into the Mercedes
insignia.” “Looks more like a Lexus
to me.” A sense of humor. I like
that. He explains his findings and
keeps me posted as he proceeds.
I have cut through all three
layers of skin but have not fractured
the scull. This is good.
I have a 2” laceration across
my forehead. Foreheads don’t heal
well. This is bad.
It’s four in the morning. Two
black eyes, a swollen nose, bruised
body parts and 10 stitches later.
Time to head home.
Call a friend at 4am and say,
“Hi. I’m in the ER. Come get me?”
Not a chance. I call a taxi.
Arrive home. Send e-mails to
cancel Wednesday appointments.
Good thinking.
Crawl into bed. Wake up. Still
alive. This is good.
If I had been totally knocked
out – what then? Nobody would
know I was missing. LH would call
later in the day to check in. He is
too far away to do anything except
panic if he can’t reach me.
This was no accident. Women
multitask. It’s our curse. Classify it
as a mindless, multitasking move
perpetrated by overload and an
ever pressing “to do” list. Or call it
stupid. I’m tough. I can take it.
It’s 8am. The phone rings. “Hi,
babe. How’s your day going? What
do you have on tap today?”
Do I lie? Do I rattle off an
inventory of meetings and errands?
He’ll know. He always knows.
“First, I want you to know that I
am absolutely fine.”
Silence. I can see his face. He’s
heard these words before. Often.
I make a vow: I promise to make
every attempt to be more present,
to not think about the entire “to do”
list all at once.
Well, perhaps just the first three
or four things.
Warmest Regards,
Hope H. Ozer
Publisher
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“Guys keep calling
But he promises it’s just a
even though I’ve made
chance to have a lovely
it clear it’s not going
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anywhere. How do guys
they go.
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up for a continuing
Author ~ Phoenix
dance class and met a
the offing.
guy. She wasn’t particularly attracted
How to tell him though!
to him but he’s a nice guy so when
She wants to let him down
he asked her out, she agreed.
easy, especially considering that
Date OK; no sparks.
they’ve been out the magic three
Asks her out again. Now, here’s
times. Considers telling him at the
the dilemma. While a second date is
next dance class that she’s involved
obviously not a life commitment, it
with another guy. But that could
does signal some interest. However,
backfire if he puts the word out
aren’t women always talking about
to the other dancing dandies that
“friends first”?
she’s not available.
Money, meet mouth.
We advised a straightforward,
After date two, she’s sure there’s
concise statement: “You’re a
simply no chemistry (though she
very nice guy but I don’t see this
knows enough not to use that odious
relationship
going
anywhere
term in our presence).
romantically.”
End
statement.
But the swing-dancin’ swain
Anything she says after that will only
wants a third date. And this time
lead to complications, discussion,
he has a gift certificate for one
whining and resentment.
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and For Dummies books.
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demonstrate commitment to school and community
leadership through the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. and provide two letters of support demonstrating
their commitments to school and community.
The chosen Dream Scholars will be announced and
honored at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Arizona Dream
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Operation Soul Restoration
The twenty-third Psalm is,
Shepherds were everyperhaps, the most well known
where in King David’s day and
scripture passage. My second
Jesus’ day. Herding sheep was
grade teacher in a public
very common. The sheep do
school had us memorize it
not have to fear when they put
as classical poetry. I have
their trust in the shepherd.
been with people who
I dare say that many
have dementia. Their
of us would answer with
condition is so advanced
our lips that we believe
that they do not know
that the Lord is our
even their own
shepherd. But when
adult kids –
tough times hit
PASTOR
PAUL
WITKOP
and yet, when
us hard – we
I begin reading Light of the Desert Lutheran Church are filled with
Psalm 23, they join with me.
worry. When the bills pile up,
There is something very
the 401k becomes a 201k,
personal about the shepherd
health issues invade us, when
psalm. It really is a picture
we have problems finding
of God.
work – or challenges at
The Lord is my shepherd,
work – when our closest
I shall not want. He makes me
relationships are full of
lie down in green pastures.
trouble…we worry. So we ask:
He leads me beside still
is the Lord really our shepherd
waters. He restores my soul.
or it is just a cute idea for a
– Psalm 23:1-3
painting or a poem?
Jesus, who called himself
the good shepherd, said,
Come to me, all you who are
weary and heavy laden and
I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you for my yoke
is easy and my burden is
light. He calls us to give him
our burdens. Jesus wants to
restore your soul…to give
you hope, to rejuvenate
your spirit, to revive your
God-given potential.
For the stresses of each
day, take some time to read
Psalm 23 – one verse a day.
As you do, you will be drawn
closer to the Lord who wants
to be your shepherd and
restore your soul.
Paul Witkop can be reached
by
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at
paulw@
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DESTINATIONS
The elegant and stately
crane was considered to
be a divine and auspicious
creature
in
ancient
China. Nowadays, it is the
construction crane, the
machine for lifting and
moving heavy weights,
that reigns throughout
the region, representing a
gargantuan big-city boom.
In fact, the locals joke that
this crane has become
China’s national bird. My
husband and I were truly
awed by the high rise
Town center of Chongqing
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development
underway
wherever we looked as we
explored Shanghai, with its
population in excess of 18
million, on the first day of our
two-week trip. (We learned
that cities in this country
with populations less than
eight million are categorized
as “medium-sized.”)
A highlight was a visit
to the Shanghai Museum
with its collection of cultural
relics. An audio tour is
available of the permanent
collection, which includes
bronzes, ceramics, paintings
and calligraphy.
Much To See In China
And On The Yangtze
By Leni Reiss
A night view of the People’s Grand Hall in Chongqing
Of particular interest
to our Jewish readers and/
or history buffs: Israeli
native
Dvir
Bar-Gal
conducts
an
excellent
tour of Shanghai’s former
Jewish
neighborhoods.
Between 1933 and 1941,
some 30,000 Jewish refugees
fleeing Europe’s Holocaust
found a safe haven here.
You can contact Dvir at
shanghaijews@hotmail.
com.
We spent five nights
cruising the Yangtze River,
taking
in
spectacular
views of misty mountains,
caves,
serene
lagoons
and rural villages. In stark
comparison was the stop,
along the way, at the Three
Gorges Dam project, the
largest hydroelectric power
facility in the world. Due
to be fully operational
by 2011, this engineering
marvel will produce a
substantial portion of the
country’s electricity as well
as controlling centuries of
flood devastation.
We docked in Chungqing
(32 million people reside in
its metropolitan area), and
headed to the zoo to see
the seven giant pandas now
in residence. The largest
weighs in at 300 pounds
and typically consumes 50
pounds of bamboo a day.
From there, a short flight
took us to Xian, the home of
the Terra Cotta Army. Some
7,000 life-sized soldiers in
full battle gear, along with
horses and chariots, had
been buried with Emperor
Qin Shi Huang more than
2,000 years ago to ensure his
protection in the afterlife.
The site, which remains
a work in progress, was
discovered by accident in
1974 by farmers as they
attempted to dig a well.
Two days in Beijing
started with a drive to
the Badaling Hills where
we joined the hordes of
tourists climbing portions of
China’s Great Wall. Completed in the 14th century,
archeologists estimate that
the wall once stretched
more than 6,200 miles.
Today, its 3,750 miles
contain sections more than
20 feet wide, and we walked
long enough, we thought, to
entitle us to purchase and
wear with pride, t-shirts that
read, “We have climbed the
Great Wall.”
Regarding
purchases:
tourists are confronted
at every opportunity by
vendors
hawking
their
wares. Negotiating for a
bargain is part of the fun,
but be firm when you
largest public square, can
accommodate an estimated
one million people, and is
the historic entry way to
the latter, which includes
the Imperial Palace. Here,
for five centuries, outsiders
were forbidden to enter.
Now it teems with tourists.
For
information
on
travel in China, visit the
are not interested or you
will be aggressively pursued
and pestered.
Time well spent at
Tiananmen Square and The
Forbidden City in Beijing
rounded out our adventure.
The former, the world’s
China National Tourist
Office website at cnto.org/
aboutchina.asp.
Cover photo: Pine, Plum and
Cranes, 1759 AD, by Shen Quan
(1682–1760). Hanging scroll, ink
and colour on silk at The Palace
Museum, Beijing.
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2009 GIVE US YOUR
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It is back-to-school time, and we thought that one last glimpse of glorious
summer vacation fun was appropriate. This month’s winning photo was taken
by Linda Bruce of Paradise Valley who says, “While visiting from Northern
California last month, our granddaughter, Grace Primus, six years old, found a
way to keep cool, but still keep the water out of her eyes with swim goggles.”
Keep the amazing photos coming! 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
to a poll by Harris Interactive. So far, about a
the cover of our January issue.
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dozen states have passed legislation that prohibits
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texting while operating a motor vehicle. Arizona
number, what area you live in and a brief description of the shot. The photo
is not one of them. A text messaging ban was
should be high resolution and at least 800x600 in size.
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recently defeated in a close vote by the Arizona
Senate. With or without legislation, the real key is
what goes on in the vehicle. Passengers must take an
active role in preventing driver distractions, just as
much as the driver must make sure passengers are
wearing seat belts.
Deadly Distraction, continued from page 1
“Adults may have more experience driving, but
In 80 percent of crashes, there’s
for the keys, according to Dr. Marlo
they are probably not very proficient at texting and
some form of driver distraction
J. Archer, a family psychologist in
the messages will be a significant distraction to them,”
within three seconds before the
the Valley.
adds Archer. “Teens, on the other hand, who can
vehicle crash. It’s impossible for
“When parents themselves send
text very quickly will not see texting as a significant
anyone to handle a car effectively
and receive text messages behind the
distraction, however, their fledgling driving skills
when they don’t focus on driving,
wheel, it provides the deadly example
cannot afford even the slightest distraction and
says Nicole Alley, spokeswoman
for their children,” says Archer.
will still be subject to drastically increased risk for
for Allstate. “I compare texting
“When they begin driving, you can
disaster if they are texting in the driver’s seat.”
and driving to driving blindfolded
absolutely expect that they will be
Archer concludes, “As passengers, teens need
because eyes aren’t on the road and
doing at least two other things behind
to tell their friends that they will not ride with them
hands aren’t on the wheel.”
the wheel, possibly three or four, and
if they’re going to be texting while they’re driving.
one of the most deadly of these is
It may feel uncool, but if you have to pick between
text messaging.”
uncool and dead, the choice should be easy.” | CST
Parents Setting A Deadly Precedent
Setting the multi-tasking at-the-
More than 25 percent of all
wheel example for your kids really
drivers with cell phones admit
makes it okay for them to do the
that they send or receive text
same when it comes time to ask you
messages while driving, according
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The “Toe Tag” Project
was launched in 2007
in conjunction with the
Arizona Governor’s Office
on Highway Safety and
Department of Safety to
increase public awareness
of distracted driving. Toe Tag
has produced a compelling
and informative video which
has been implemented by
the Arizona Department of
Education and donated to
high schools. It’s also being
used in the two largest
defensive driving schools
in the state. You can share
this video with loved ones,
teens and friends by visiting
toetaginfo.net.
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