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Bret Michaels: Rock Legend. entRepReneuR. FamiLy man.

ArizonA Towns: What's in a name?

A MoMenT in TiMe:

arizona military

museum

contemporary creations at sMoCA

myplate takes on

Brown Bag Lunches

Back to school

Fashion

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Starting Out Right...

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

Now Accepting Applications for morning or afternoon sessions.

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

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

3things every young mother needs to know:

Advancing Education. Individualized Instruction.The Caepe School is a private, non-profit school currently serving grades

K-10. At The Caepe School students receive an exceptional education taught through a variety of disciplines including experiences both in and out of the

class room. Students excel through several learning models with support from highly qualified teachers in academic subjects as well as in areas such as

performing arts, sports, experiential field trips and community involvement. All of this contributes to a superior college preparatory education supporting the

philosophy of educating the whole child – culturally, academically, emotionally and physically – allowing the student to become a lifelong lover of learning.

For more information, call 623.551.7808 or visit thecaepeschool.org

...Finishing Strong!

Small differences can grow into big advantages.At The Caepe Preschool, students are taught in small class sizes which allow individualized instruction and a comforting environment for children to begin to learn. The Caepe Preschool is a private preschool with a safe, stimulating atmosphere and intriguing curriculum. The Caepe Preschool is exclusively equipped with qualified instructors who deliver education that encourages confidence, self-esteem and academic growth. Students learn physical and social skills while having fun, all which are necessary before entering kindergarten. Take the first step, call to hear how our unique programs help develop and prepare your child for a formal education.

For more information, call 623.551.7808 or visit thecaepepreschool.com

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Blackstone Country Club is a private facility. The golf course, clubhouse and other recreational facilities are part of Blackstone Country Club and are not included with the purchase of real estate. See governing Clubdocuments for terms, conditions, and costs. Obtain the Property Report or its equivalent required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal or State agency has judged the merits or value,if any, of this property. This is not an offering in any state where prohibited by law. All plans, intentions and materials relating to Blackstone are subject to addition, deletion, revision, change or other modification fromtime to time at the discretion of the developer without notice. Lot sales by Vistancia Realty, LLC ©2011.

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

Experience the casual elegance of the Blackstone Country Club community located in the heart ofVistancia. Blackstone, recognized as the crown jewel of Peoria, where visitors are astonished bythe value they find. While the selection of homes and features from Blackstone’s luxury builders

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13 pubLIsHers’ Letter 14 contrIbutors 16 connect WItH us

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30 LOCAL PROFILE: Skilled for Survival: Fire Captain Crystal Rezzonico Shares a Lesson on Life Healing 31 DAYTRIPPERS & WEEKENDERS: Two Cool Ways to Explore Our State’s History, Both Human-made and Natural 32 ENTERTAINMENT: Old Buddies and New Kids in School: Fall Reunion with the Flat Screen 34 ART & CULTURE: Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: Media Most Modern 35 AZ FUN FACTS: Arizona’s Colorful Communities and Characters

36 GIVING BACK: Heel! Heal! Desert Dogs Help Children Recover 38 MUSIC: Accessibility, Affordability: Keys to Advancing the Love of Music 41 OUTDOOR ARIZONA: Ride the Wild Autumn: Arizona Adventures Abound

42 SPORTS: Going Green in the Desert( )

50 Back-to-School FaShion

Outlets at Anthem Strike-a-Pose

ambassadors model some of the Outlets stores’ top back-to-

school fashions.

44the Valley’S

BeSt DoctorSWe consult Avvo, Inc., for a comprehensive

list of the Valley’s best doctors.

18 coVer Feature

Scottsdale resident and Poison front

man Bret Michaels talks about his life as a rock legend,

entrepreneur, reality TV star, and more.

BY CASSAUNDRA BROOKS

26 health & WellneSS

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


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BRET MICHAELS: ROCK LEGEND. ENTREPRENEUR. FAMILY MAN.

ARIZONA TOWNS: What's In a Name?

A MOMENT IN TIME:

Arizona Military

Museum

Contemporary Creations at SMoCA

MyPlate Takes On

Brown Bag Lunches

Back to School

FASHION

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on the cover: Bret Michaelsphoto courtesy Bret Michaels



[ STYLE ]

69 JEWELS: Ten Reasons to Not Pay Tax on Jewelry

70 STYLE & BEAUTY: Be Décor Savvy—Master Your Home’s Ambience!

[ RELATIONSHIPS ]

78 RELATIONSHIP: Ask the Dating Coach

[ ENTERTAINING ]

68 FLAVOR: Heat Meets Sweet: Crisp Grilled Shrimp and Spiced Watermelon: Mediterranean Jerk Grilled Shrimp

[ HEALTH ]

62 HEALTH & FITNESS: The New Brown Paper Bag: MyPlate and Back-to-School Nutrition

64 GOLF: Clubface Position Up Top—Very Important

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

58 KNOW + TELL: Too Much Capsaicin? Try the Gelato—That’ll Calm You Down!

60 HOT LIST: Something Unique for Everyone

66 AUTO TRENDS: Volkswagen Touareg Delivers Luxury and Economy

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

76 EVENT CALENDAR

81 BACK TO SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Private Schools, Great Values

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

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

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nortH VALLeY MAGAZine is published six times a year for distribution aimed at higher-income house-holds in such areas as Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, Tramonto, North Scottsdale, Desert Ridge, DC Ranch, Grayhawk, Estancia, Desert Hills, Troon North, Desert Mountain, McDowell Mountain Ranch, and Arrowhead Ranch. You can also pick up North Valley Magazine at many businesses, including specialty shops, salons, spas, auto dealerships, libraries, children’s and women’s specialty shops, boutiques, res-taurants, health clubs, hotels, medical offices, and many rack locations. Statements, opinions, and points of view expressed by the writers and advertisers are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of the publishers, editors or North Valley Magazine staff. Although North Valley Magazine has made every effort to authenticate all claims and guarantee offers by advertisers in the magazine, we cannot assume li-ability for any products or services advertised herein. No part of North Valley Magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising matter at any time.

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

2011–2012 Concert Season Sponsored in part by:

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What is the best concert you've ever attended,

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NORTH VALLEY ASKS

The best concert I ever attended,

hands down, was a one given by Dee Dee Bridgewater at my university's

performance hall. The sound of her voice made you feel like

you were hearing Ella Fitzgerald in the flesh.

Metallica, in their hometown of

San Francisco. A powerful rock 'n' roll experience

orchestrated by a very talented and influential band!

Nine Inch Nails, in San Antonio, Texas. It was a huge thrill to be in front of the rail for the entire show; and with

a combination of live excitement, musical prowess on display, and brilliant visuals, the show could not have been

surpassed by any that year.


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

This issue, we are focused on your health. Bret Michaels graces the cover, sporting his exclusive guitar by Dean Guitars, with whom he has recently formed a partnership. Check out what else Michaels is up to this year and how this lifelong diabetic who had several health scares last year maintains a healthy lifestyle on the go. Next, flip to our Health & Wellness feature to learn about some of the Valley’s best medical facilities. North Valley also consulted Avvo, Inc., for a list of the Valley’s best doctors in sixteen vital categories; check out our Best Doctors feature to see if your specialist made the list or to help you plan your next doctor visit. Then get inspired with our Local Profile lady, a Phoenix fire captain who is back on the job two years after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

August also means that the kiddos go back to school, and we have some affordable and fashionable back-to-school looks from the Outlets at Anthem in our Fashion Feature. With television season and series premieres coming up, we highlight some of the best and most promising offerings in Entertainment. Entertain your friends with Chef Matthew Grunwald’s Mediterranean jerk shrimp and

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

Cheers!

nVm + 2011 • publishers' letter

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nVm + 2011 • cONtributOrs

ArIzonA Fun FActsHe has been called a cowboy singer, a humorist, and a storyteller. He is Arizona’s official state historian, but marshall trimble’s most treasured

title is teacher. He hopes people will realize the importance and fun involved in Arizona history and culture. [email protected]

reLAtIonsHIpsLea Friese-Haben is Arizona’s number-one dating expert. She is happily married to Cpt. Greg Haben of Southwest Airlines and has three children. Lea is a

certified holistic practitioner and is a regular guest on channels 3, 10, 12, and [email protected]

FLAVormatthew grunwald has been whipping up culinary delights in his mother's kitchen for years and loves to bring his original recipes to a television audience on AZ

Midday and Valley Dish segments. He is training at the Culinary Institute of America and plans to once again distribute a line of mouthwatering cookies through local stores very soon.

HeALtH & FItness, styLeLeAnne bagnall is a writer and editor from Los Angeles who specializes in arts and culture, health, and community-related topics.

tecHnoLogyJon Kenton is principal consultant and owner of JRDR Marketing. Originally from London, he has been living in Arizona with his family for the last eight years. Jon

has worked in computing and communications for over 20 years. If it connects to a TV, camera, network, or computer, Jon has probably used it. [email protected]

goLFscott sackett is a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher. Scott teaches at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. He is also the director of instruction at the Rim Club in

Payson. He splits his time equally between the two. To reach Scott, call him at (904) 838-2721 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Visit his Web site at scottsackett.com.

AsK tHe Vetdr. ed cohen has been practicing companion

animal veterinary medicine since graduating from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. For the past five years, he has owned and operated

Anthem Pet Medical Center. His areas of special interest are internal medicine, pain management, and adding holistic treatments to conventional medical approaches.

Art & cuLture, musIcLee nelson lives in the Chicago area and writes freelance for a variety of magazines, Web sites, businesses, and organizations. She spent twenty years of her

career as an award-winning features and education reporter for a daily newspaper in Iowa.

sportsmichael torres recently graduated magna cum laude from Texas State University with a degree in journalism. He is a freelance writer and an avid

sports fan who is looking to soon become a citizen of the great state of Arizona. His sports blog is featured on sportsrantz.com and footballnation.com. Visit his personal blog at torressports.wordpress.com.

Auto trendsgreg rubenstein is a freelance automotive journalist and deputy editor for iZoom.com, an auto- enthusiast Web site. He has been writing about and racing cars

for twenty-five [email protected]

Adopt-A-petmichelle pelberg is a Phoenix native whose passion for animals began at a very young age. Her talent for photography was not discovered until later on in her

life. When not tending to her small zoo at home, she helps educate the minds of high school kids as an assistant teacher of photography. [email protected]

JeWeLsscott bohall is the owner of Treasures Jewelers. The Treasures staff has won more design awards than any jeweler in Arizona. Scott is a past president and current board

member of the Arizona Jewelers Association. He travels the world to find gems and speaks throughout the state on jewelry-related [email protected]

gIVIng bAcKFreelance feature writer carol La Valley missed being an Arizona native by six months. When she was growing up, the North Valley was where she and her family

went to have picnics and ride dune buggies. She received the Outstanding Writing Award from the Arizona Newspapers Association and Arizona Press Women in 2007 and [email protected]

• cONtributOrs

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

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

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

North Valley Magazine apologizes for the errors.

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BRET MICHAELS TAKES THE THORNS WITH THE ROSESBY CASSAUNDRA BROOKS • PHOTOS COURTESY BRET MICHAELS

cottsdale resident Bret Michaels lives life to the fullest—now more so than ever. For the last twenty-five years, people have known him as

the front man for Poison, one of the most celebrated rock bands of all time, and for the past ten years as a solo art-ist as well. Despite the typical rock ’n’ roll rough patches, the band, known for hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Something to Believe In,” has maintained its chem-istry and its love for rock ‘n’ roll, charting ten singles in the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100, releasing eight studio albums and four live albums, and selling over 30 million albums worldwide. In May, they kicked off the summer with the Poison 25th Anniversary Tour.

In more recent years, Michaels has emerged with a career containing many facets: spokesperson, reality TV star, film producer, writer, director, talent judge, phi-lanthropist, and father. Fans of Donald Trump’s hit NBC reality series Celebrity Apprentice will recognize Mi-chaels as last year’s Season 3 winner. The show afforded Michaels the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for a cause near and dear to him: diabetes research and aid. A lifelong diabetic, his is the face of the American Diabetes Association. Michaels donates a generous portion of his time, money, and support to a number of diabetes charities. Through Apprentice, Michaels also created Snapple’s number-one selling diet drink, Trop-a-Rocka Tea.

Apprentice wasn’t Michaels’s first foray into the world of reality TV. His search for love brought VH1 audienc-es Rock of Love with Bret Michaels and its subsequent sequels. While the show failed to bring Michaels lasting love, his 2010 series, Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It, chronicled his romantic reunion with Kristi Lynn Gibson, the mother of his daughters Raine and Jorja, to whom he proposed in the season finale that aired in December. The family of four enjoys spending time at their Scotts-dale home.

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

Hospital and The Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale. Arizo-na residents relished a solid set list of fan favorites and Michaels’s distinct rock persona that can’t be copied. His philanthropy touches Arizona in other ways, too; ear-lier this year, he performed at Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night and donated $20,000 of his own money to the Muhammed Ali Foundation. He also raised more than $200,000 for the Barrow Brain Tumor Foundation through a star-studded dinner at his own home; he also supports the Camelot Therapeutic ranch, which provides services at no charge to adults and children with disabilities.

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

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

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

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

I work out a little, listen to some of my favorite tunes, and then do my vocal warm-up. These are the things that really psyche me up—a

little bit of mental and physical preparation can go a long way, so I’m ready to go give it 200 percent every night.



will say that it’s made me very conscious of my health and that maybe if I hadn’t been in the shape I’m in, my health prob-lems this year might have gotten the best of me. Because of being a diabetic, I’m constantly monitoring myself, and to live the lifestyle I live with this disease, you have to be alert and aware all the time. And you have to keep yourself fit—there’s no getting around that. So, in a lot of ways, being a diabetic has probably saved my life in that it forced me to learn how to live my life healthfully, despite the world of excess that I’ve lived in.

NVM: how did it feel to donate more than $600,000 to the cause when you competed in (and won) celebrity Ap-prentice?

bM: Winning Celebrity Apprentice was just unbelievably awesome. I had the best time—and I was excited to show the world that I’m driven and determined and a hard worker....Anytime you achieve something like that, it gives you the confidence to go after more. And the fact that I was working to support diabetes research and that my winnings were [going] to a cause that’s so important to me—that was a huge motiva-tor. To be able to give to diabetes research and draw support and attention to the cause on that scale was just wonderful.And because of Apprentice, I formed a partnership with Snapple and have the highest-grossing diet drink on their roster. And from there, I am doing work with Ford, Dean Guitars, and a lot of other things you will come to see soon.

NVM: What was it like to film the Ap-prentice? is it as grueling as it looks?

bM: It was demanding, it was grueling, and I learned so much in the process. When people ask me what it takes to win, I tell them this: You’ve got to work hard, del-egate, and be able to perform on a fume, because you don’t eat a whole lot and you don’t sleep a whole lot, and that’s the deal.

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

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

solo band. can you tell me about a typ-ical day during the tour? What time do you wake up?

bM: Sometimes I wake up as early as 6 a.m. to do live morning radio interviews. Sometimes I sleep until noon, if I’ve been

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


up late—the meet-and-greets and ap-pearances can go as late as 3 or 4 a.m. But honestly, there really is no “typical day” for me during the tour, and that’s the beauty of being out on the road—every day is different. And it’s always an ad-venture.

NVM: Do you work out during the day?

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

much a part of my daily routine as brush-ing my teeth.

NVM: When do you start rehearsing?

bM: We actually don’t really rehearse a lot. The band is constantly on tour. We get



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

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

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

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

NVM: how do you get ready for the show?

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

NVM: What projects are you currently working on?

bM: I’m only getting start-ed. I have a ton of great projects in the works. And it’s definitely going to be another whirlwind year for me. As soon as my sum-mer tour with Poison and Mötley Crüe is over, I go straight back out with the solo band, and we will go right on through 2012. I just partnered with Dean Guitars to create my own line of sig-nature guitars. I always use Dean Guitars on tour, so I’m really excited to be work-ing with them to create my own line. I have my autobi-ography, Roses & Thorns, coming out soon, and I’ll also be releasing a solo album this fall called Get Your Rock On. I released a compilation album last May with Poison called Get Your Rock On, and I also worked on the latest Kidz Bop CD called Monster Ballads—my daughters, Raine and Jorja, and I did a rerecording of “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” And there are always doz-ens of more things I want to do, more projects. Tom Petty once said, “You never slow down, you never get old”—that line has served me well

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

The North Mountain Hospital was the first in the Valley to be granted Magnet Status—the highest designation for nursing care by the American Nurses Association. The hospital also is one of the few facilities in the nation conducting clinical research trial studies through its Advanced Interventional Pulmonary program. It uses new noninva-sive procedures for pulmonary patients.

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

The network also provides a strong com-

munity service organization called Desert Mission, many specialty clinics, a health foundation, and hundreds of dedicated physicians, nurses, and other medical staff. The Presbyterian Church opened up Desert Mission in 1927 to help financially strug-gling families with their health and social problems. Many people from around the country with tuberculosis and other respi-ratory problems began migrating to the mis-sion and to Phoenix to restore their health with the warm, dry weather. That small mission has grown into the large hospital network people recognize today.

Just two years ago, the John C. Lincoln Breast Health Research Center opened. The facility has already been designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Only 7 percent of similar centers in the country

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

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

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

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

Kindred is ranked as one of the top 150 private employers in the United States. The Fortune 500 company also has been named one of Fortune magazine’s Most Admired Healthcare Companies for three straight years. Its headquarters is located in Kentucky and has a $6 billion annual revenue, 76,000 employees, and 121 long-term acute hospitals throughout the country. When patients are asked to rate their experience at Kindred, 91 percent say they would recommend Kindred.

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Abrazo Health Care wants to help its pa-tients’ overall health improve through pre-vention, education, treatment, or surgery. The health care system offers six hospitals and twenty primary care offices to keep Phoenix-area citizens living better quality lives and keep them healthy.

The five acute care hospitals include Arrow-head Hospital in Glendale; West Valley Hos-pital in Goodyear; and Maryvale, Phoenix Baptist, and Paradise Valley, all in Phoenix. The Arizona Heart Hospital is located on the campus of the Phoenix Baptist Hospital.

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

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

The Phoenix Baptist and West Valley hos-pitals can provide the best in emergency care for those who arrive with stroke symptoms. Both facilities have been certified as primary stroke centers.

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

The West Valley Pediatric Dentistry of-fice in Anthem keeps things child friendly with bright colors, comforting dentists and staff, and a safe and trusting environment. Even their Web site offers an array of bright, popping colors, animation, and music to show the softer, more fun side of dentistry.

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

On Monday, August 10, 2009, Capt. Rezzonico and her team at Station 60 were responding to a house fire near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue when their fire truck was struck by a sedan traveling approximately 70 mph, resulting in an eight-car collision. Rez-zonico was ejected from her safety restraints and landed yards away from the crash, her head striking the curb.

“Timing is number one in my world,” Rez-zonico reflects. “My accident happened to oc-cur right next to John C. Lincoln, which holds one of the best neurological departments in the region, and I was transported to the hospital within eight minutes following the actual ex-plosion of that accident. I lucked out—I had two paramedics on the truck with me; I had somebody treating me within minutes. And the amazing neurosurgeon who ended up treating me, Dr. Jonathan Hott, happened to be on shift at that particu-lar moment. That doesn’t happen for every single person—I’m truly blessed.” Having pondered whether her outcome would have been different under other circumstances, Rezzonico concluded that the stars were in alignment for her for a reason: She was to live and make a difference.

After five different emergency brain surger-ies to treat the large blood clot inside her cra-nium and multiple head injuries, a two-week

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

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

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

Her miraculous recovery has proven a true testament to the human will to survive. Rezzonico defied all expec-tations—regaining her vi-sion, speech, coordination, and ability to walk—and continues to improve. Yet Rezzonico thinks that her “miracle” could be just one

of many and wants her story to inspire oth-ers. She’s now working in conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of America and visiting current trauma patients at John C.

Lincoln in the hope that her recovery will help en-courage public awareness of traumatic brain injuries and potentially push legis-lation for better, faster ac-cess to treatment for such serious conditions.

“The new neurological world has so many won-derful opportunities com-

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

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

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

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ArIzonA mILItAry museumWe all know the East Coast is rich in history and offers a wealth

of historic sites and museums. However, Arizona has its own dis-tinct place in the history of the United States as well as its share of must-see sites. For over a quarter of a century, the Arizona Military Museum has presented the public with a way to investigate our state’s contribution to the armed forces and military affairs both here and abroad; in September, the building again opens its doors to the public. The adobe building that houses the museum began

as a Depression-era public works project before serving as a National Guard ar-senal and then a maintenance shop for a nearby POW camp during World War II. It maintains its ties to the National Guard to this day, as the private non-profit Arizona National Guard Histori-cal Society operates the museum.

Its president, Joe Abodeely, didn't ac-tively seek his position, but after thirty years in charge of the museum, he is passionate about his work. He says that

visitors should expect to learn history tracing back to the Spanish conquistadors and on up through the present, touching on conflicts with the natives of the land, territorial disputes, national and state emergencies, and widespread wars that affected the state—includ-ing the Civil War, both world wars, and more recent limited wars such as the Vietnam War. The museum houses impressive collec-tions of books, records, memorabilia, military orders and maps, weap-ons, and much more. Check out twenty-five authentic exhibits that include a large weapons display and an actual UH-1M Army com-bat helicopter flown in Vietnam.

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

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

cAVe expLorAtIonsGet a taste of a very different kind of history and go gaga over

geology down south. Tour Colossal Cave, which was “discovered” in 1879. The cave, although dormant and no longer growing crys-tal formations because of a lack of water, still features some spec-tacular preserved stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone. It’s a cool (70-degree!) way to enjoy Arizona and learn some-thing, too. Al-low an hour and a half to behold the underground natural beauty. Colossa l Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail off the I-10 at exit 279 in Tucson. Expect to spend a little cash—park-use fees are $5 per car, $12 per adult, and $6.50 per child (ages 5 to 12). Children 5 and under are free. Save a little with a mili-tary discount. (520) 647-7275, (520) 647-7121, or colossalcave.com.

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


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

Chuck (NBC Fr i-days, 8/7 CT) Team Bartowski quit the CI-Monday s and moved to...Fridays. Chuck and Sarah, now loaded, bought the Buy More, Mor-gan is now the Inter-sect (oh, dear), and

the team will battle the bad guys without government backing. The fifth and final season should bow out with charm, romance, hilarity, and serious spy activity!

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

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

Ringer (CW, Tues-days, 9/8 CT) Sarah M i c h e l l e G e l l a r (Prinze) returns to television. Buffy is back—sort of. Fans of the Whedonverse are swooning, and while the CW panders to a

certain audience, this show might attract some new viewers with its story of estranged twin sisters. Bridget, on the run from the mob, takes over her sister Siobhan’s identity and life when Siobhan mysteriously disappears.

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

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

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

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

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

“Other museums may occasionally pres-ent a contemporary exhibition, but SMoCA

does not h ing else,” says Tim Rodgers, direc-tor. “Our focus a l lows you to experience the best contempo-rary art currently being made and shown in New York, Los An-geles, Chicago, and our own city. We connect you to the conversa-tions occurring in major cultural centers, private salons, and in-the-know coffee shops.”

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

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

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

Supporting and enticing the Frank Lloyd Wrights and Picassos of tomorrow are part of the plan at SMoCA. In fact, the young@art gallery is operated by the educa-tion department of SMoCA. It is devoted entirely to the creative work by area youth. It is located within the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, immediately ad-jacent to SMoCA at 7380 E. 2nd Street. Admission is free. The museum also has an ongoing regional exhibition series show-

casing the talent of artists working in the southwest corner of the United States called “southwestNET.”

For “living art,” you can comfortably experience the colorful Arizona sunsets comfortably in the cool air inside the James Turrell Skyspace at the museum and toast them with a drink on the AZ 88 patio.

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

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 7374 E. Second St. in Scottsdale. Admission: adults $7, students $5, and free for SMoCA members and children 15 and under. Admission is free for everyone Thursdays. Visit (480) 874-4666 or smoca.org for hours and fur-ther information on exhibits and programs.

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Through oct. 2 – Us versus Them and Masters of Collective Reality, a look beyond superheroes and villains to comic artists.

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


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more than its share of colorful towns, places, and characters. Up near Wikie-up i s a place called Nothing. It used to have a saloon called

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

S p e a k i n g o f hope, out in the deserts of western Arizona is a town named Hope, and there’s a sign on the outskirts that says, “If you can read this

sign, your [sic] now beyond Hope.”The citizens of another desert town grew

tired of tourists asking why anybody would choose to live there, so they named the place “Why.” Now you know Why!

South of Prescott is a place called “No Where.” Biggest issue facing the inhabitants is whether to spell it Nowhere or No Where.

Back around 1900, the largest family liv-ing in Strawberry was named Peach.

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

The other day as I was driving into Gila Bend, I saw an old billboard that said “Welcome to Gila Bend: Home of 1700 Friendly Folks and Five Old Crabs.” I stopped off at the Space Age Res-taurant and asked the waitress if any of the old crabs were still around. “We’ll always have five

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

Down in Bisbee, Walter Swan wrote a book titled Me ’n Henry, a story about h im and h is best friend growing up in the old mining town. He couldn’t f ind a publisher, so he self-published. He

couldn’t find a store to carry it, so he rented a building on Brewery Gulch and opened his own bookstore. He called it the One Book Bookstore and carried only his own book. Word got out, and people came from every-where to purchase a copy of Me ’n Henry. I have one on my bookshelf. He would up selling thousands of copies. Now, that’s what

I call an entrepreneur!W hen Hol ly wood

decided to make a movie of the Broadway play Oklahoma, they couldn’t f ind a location in the Sooner State that re-sembled Oklahoma in 1907. Someone suggest-ed southern Arizona, so the cast and crew headed for Santa Cruz County. Oklahomans were out-raged almost as much as Texans were when the John Wayne f i lm Red

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

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

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

Located between the towns of Snow-flake and Taylor is Bellybutton, Arizona. It’s the home of the Naval Cattle Company. The late state senator Jake Flake explained to me that since the ranch was midway between the two towns, his dad dubbed it Bellybutton and proclaimed himself mayor.

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

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A grIn spLIt Kyson’s face, and he emitted a peal of delight as Hena, a pet-therapy dog on rounds at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH), entered the room.

“I have to wash my hands!” he command-ed, looking back and forth in his excitement from Hena and PCH volunteer Julie Lor-ing, who had the hand sanitizer at the ready. Kyson rubbed his hands and each finger, his palms, and the tops before reaching out to pet Hena’s soft golden fur.

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Hena’s owner and trainer Jan Newman as he picks up a spare leash. “That’s for going bye-bye,” she says. Kyson bypasses that remark with “I want to give him a treat.” Newman gives Kyson the treat, and he holds out his hand to Hena, but the canine doesn’t take the treat until she has made eye contact with Newman and hears the release command. Kyson is busy for the next few minutes, throwing a spongy football across the room for Hena to retrieve, clapping in delight when she makes a basket.

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

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with odors, machines, and people that may seem strange to a child. But a therapy dog can help bridge this strangeness across to familiarity. Hena, a Labrador-golden re-triever mix, received her certification as a therapy dog in 2005 and is one of about forty such dogs that entice children out of the miasma of their hospital stay. A therapy animal in any setting must be well behaved, responsive, and not aggressive. All of the dogs in PCH’s program have ex-perience in health-care settings such as long-term care facilities. This way, they become desensitized to slippery tile floors and the beeps of medical equipment. The animals

hone their skills in a calm en-vironment before being able to work 90 minutes to a couple of hours a day making the visits that PCH’s Animal Assisted Therapy Program coordinator Mary Lou Jennings describes as “spontaneous” and “strate-gic.” Before rounds, Jennings and the medical staff discuss which young patients might benefit the most from a visit on a particular day. The patients become active, and the sooner they are active, the sooner they

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erything circulating and to digest the food he eats postsurgery. Israel is in control of

Hena’s leash, and his brother Marco pushes the IV pole as they walk. The playrooms the children and dogs pass by are an added enticement to activity.

Patient safety is the first goal, but the heal-ing of therapy runs a close second. Even a child behind the glass

wall of an ICU room can be given the option to use a remote control to power a vehicle on the other side of the glass for the dog to chase. “Therapy animals give patients a few minutes removed from this setting, or their anxiety or pain,” Jennings says. “A patient can exercise their right to say no to the in-teraction, and at least they have had a feeling of control.”

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

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tHe pHoenIx conserVAtory of Music doesn’t care where someone lives, how much talent he or she has, or how much money is in the bank account. The nonprofit organization’s mission is simply to deliver the power of mu-sic to everyone.

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

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

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

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The programming is available to the students in their own neighborhoods and communities. More than 2,000 students throughout the area are involved in the Con-servatory’s programming each year. Of those, only 300 are enrolled in private lessons. Many of the music programs are brought to the students inside their own schools or as after-school programs in nearby recreation and community centers.

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

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

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

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

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

“Everybody is on board and realizing, ‘Wow, I didn’t know I could recycle that,’” Landis says. “We have definitely seen an increase in our recycling dumpster versus general trash. With the recycling containers and what we’re doing with the lot, people are proactive and are helping as much as they can.”

Recycling is not the only way for a facility to go green, as demonstrat-ed by US Airways Center. The Center uses environ-mentally friendly products such as Kiavac No-Touch Cleaning Sys-tems, EchoMop dust mops and, of course, a recycling program throughout the venue to ensure that 100 percent of the center and offices is accounted for. There’s a program for fans who purchased a ticket to an event to ride METRO light rail at no additional cost on the day of the event.

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

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William T. Ko602-277-1449jcl.com/content/findadoctor/default .htm?inCtx17view=22&page_id=139&inCtx17searchParam=1___50:-:Dermatology&inCtx17cboDirelem1=Dermatology&inCtx17cboRadius=100&inCtx17action=3&inCtx17char=&inCtx17hidDirelem1=50&site_id=1&minor=2&major=3&inCtx1

Neel Patel602-494-1817shc.org/Find+a+Doctor

Julie Kadonaga Salmon602-494-1817shc.secure.force.com/searchphysician/ findadoctor

Shari Ann Nemeth480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/14977435.html

Deborah Schaefer Mendelson602-944-4626jcl.com/content/findadoctor/default.htm?inCtx17view=22&page_id=139&inCtx17searchParam=1___50:-:Dermatology&inCtx17cboDi

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Ronald Cecil Hansen602-546-0895phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/ hansen-ronald-md.html

David Joseph Di Caudo480-301-6169avvo.com/doctors/david-dicaudo-2469920.html

Kirsten Lyn Hamacher480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/12419184.html

avvo, Inc.—the Seattle company that helps consumers make better health and legal decisions by offering free Q&a forums, backed by ratings and profiles for 90 percent of the doctors and lawyers in the U.S.—has teamed up with North Valley Magazine to present this list of top doctors in the Phoenix area. Doctors are ranked based on their professional backgrounds according to avvo’s proprietary algorithms. The avvo Rating is a score on a

10-point scale distilled from the raw rankings generated by avvo. The ratings and rankings were calculated June 9, 2011.

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Robert Geoffrey Nelson602-200-52052.niddk.nih.gov/NIDDKLabs/ IntramuralFaculty/NelsonRobert.htm

Curtiss Bela Cook 480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/14278057.html

Chandana Mishra602-266-8463azmd.gov/glsuiteweb/clients/azbom/Public/Profile.aspx?entID=1625928&licID=178884&licType=1

Rodolfo Argueta480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10403639.html

Donnie Parks Wilson 602-933-0935phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/wilson-donnie-md.html

Sydney Alexis Westphal480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/13719718.html

Michael Joseph Hogan480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10190872.html

Chirag R. Kapadia602-933-0935phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/kapadia-chirag-md.html

Daniel Stephen Duick602-266-8463stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1034137

Richard John Caselli480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10290605.html

Bryan Keith Woodruff480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/12685089.html

Timothy John Ingall480-342-3370mayoclinic.org/bio/10440496.html

David William Dodick480-301-8100mayoclinic.org/bio/10997253.html

Vinodh Narayanan602-406-6281thebarrow.org/Research/203538

James Lewis Frey602-406-6262avvo.com/doctors/james-frey-2214667.html

Barry A. Hendin602-258-3354stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1034186

David Murray Treiman602-406-6262stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1034097

Roy A. Patchell800-227-7601avvo.com/doctors/roy-patchell-2216709.html

John Nathaniel Caviness480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10479244.html

Michael L. Hinni480-342-2928mayoclinic.org/bio/10569677.html

Glenn Bruce Rothman602-833-7320avvo.com/doctors/glenn-rothman- 2472432.html

Stephen Francis Bansberg480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10290354.html

Devyani Lal480-301-8000

Kurt Edward Heiland480-423-3150avvo.com/doctors/kurt-heiland-2513576.html

John Michael Raines602-264-4834phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/raines-john-md.html

David Gary Lott480-301-8000 avvo.com/doctors/david-lott-2823645.html

Ravi Prakash Agarwal602-938-3777avvo.com/doctors/ravi-agarwal-2578823.html

Richard Earle Hayden480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/13996088.html

Jeffrey L. Cornella 480-342-2867mayoclinic.org/bio/10022368.html

Javier F. Magrina480-301-4736mayoclinic.org/bio/10405755.html

Paul Meynardo Magtibay480-301-4032mayoclinic.org/bio/10484060.html

Bradley James Monk602-406-6000 stjosephs-phx.org/Medical_Services/ Center_for_Womens_Health/195832

Mike Franz Janicek480-993-2950

Rosanne Marie Kho480-301-8000www.mayoclinic.org/bio/11467126.html

Tracy Anne Contant602-406-3715stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1035797

Linda Ruth Chambliss602-406-7048stjosephs-phx.org/Medical_Services/ Center_for_Womens_Health/202548

Evan Beth Taber602-406-7048stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1035259

R. Stuart Fowler480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10440216.html

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Michael Kenneth Gornet480-941-1211pvhomed.com/your-team/dr-gornet/

Ruben Anthony Mesa480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/11248190.html

Marvin Micah Chassin602-969-3637avvo.com/doctors/marvin-chassin- 2352974.html

Donald Wallace Northfelt480-301-8335mayoclinic.org/bio/13996096.html

Galit P. Rosen602-546-0920phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/ rosen-galit-md.html

Leif Bergsagel480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/14461889.html

Roberta Harris Adams602-546-0920mayoclinic.org/bio/13996011.html

Daniel Douglas Von Hoff480-323-1350shc.org/Find+a+Doctor/

Eric Ernest Prommer480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10485716.html

Steven Harrison Cobb480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/14728231.html

Joanne Fang Shen480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/12108260.html

Anita Prasad Schadlu602-232-6066stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doc-tor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1035604

Pravin U. Dugel602-222-2221avvo.com/doctors/pravin-dugel- 2473849.html

Lisa Ann Mansueto480-783-6893osandp.com/physicians

Jonathan B. Kaoavvo.com/doctors/jonathan-kao- 2770418.html

Robert P. Rivera602-955-1000goodeyes.com/Robert-Rivera-MD-Phoenix-AZ.asp

Jaime Rafael Gaitan602-222-2221retinalconsultantsaz.com/dr-jaime-gaitan.php

John M. Lewis602-985-7400sweye.com/doctors/dr-lewis.php

Michael A. Pachtmaneyecareaz.com/map.html

Henry Douglas Clarke480-342-2407mayoclinic.org/bio/11683295.html

Brian Lee Shafer480-493-9361azbone.com/about/shafer.php

Edward W. Song602-253-7000azspinesurgery.com/doctors

James Church Nauman480-945-5411orthodoc.aaos.org/jamesnaumanmd/ index.cfm

Steven Joseph Hattrupmayoclinic.org/bio/10022953.html

Peter Wayne Mitchell602-667-6640anklemd.com/

Gilbert Ralph Ortega480-874-2040sonoranorthotrauma.com/dr-ortega.cfm

Gregory Richard White602-933-3033phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/white-gregory-md-pc.html

Eric Nathan Novack602-298-8888shc.org/Find+a+Doctor

Louis Pak-Shun Vu602-406-2663 phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/vu- louis-p.html


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Davinder Jit Singh 602-266-9066drdavindersingh.com/bio.htm

Peter A. Kreymerman480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/13757181.html

Aldo Benjamin Guerra480-970-2580stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1034235

Travis Case Holcombe 602-266-9066plasticsurgery.org/md/DRTRAVISHOLCOMBe.htm

Patti Ann Flint480-945-3300pattiflintmd.com/female_plastic_surgeon_in_scottsdale.html

Salvatore Carmine Lettieri602-344-5011azburncenter.org/personnel/salvatore-c- lettieri-md-facs/

William Martin Jacobsen602-212-0100drjsoffice.com/flash/

Tamir Mostafa Mosharrafa602-230-1464stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1034444

Robert Cohen480-423-1973scottsdalecenterforplasticsurgery.com/about.cfm

Norman Morris Sabapediatricmedicalassociates.net/PedsStaff .html#Doc5

Deborah Jane Tom602-277-4161nalweb.com/page1phys.html

John Robert Muhm Jr480-323-3160phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/muhm-jr-j-robb-md-mba.html

Chantay Lee Banikarim602-406-4772stjosephs-phx.org/Medical_Services/ Adolescent_Medicine/200801

Jeanne Park Zenge602-277-4161nalweb.com/page1phys.html

Claudia Dee Hart602-277-4161nalweb.com/page1phys.html

William Royden Van Arsdell602-286-6090mountainparkhealth.org/

Richard Jay Leonard602-861-1611pedassocaz.com/staff2.asp?key=4

Lawrence Douglas Lilien602-277-4164nalweb.com/page1phys.html

Melissa Fogelman Redleaf602-971-5121paradisepediatrics.net/2.html

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Roberta Irene Helen Matern602-406-3153stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1035466

Morton Howard Dubnow602-682-7203stjosephs-phx.org/Find_a_Doctor/Doctor_and_Specialist/index.htm?plMode=details&physicianId=1034136

Vicky Hsiao-Ying Chen-Yang480-982-6000bannerhealth.com/Locations/Arizona/ Banner+Arizona+Medical+Clinic/Medical+Staff/_Physician_detail.htm?id=117

Larry Robert Bergstrom480-301-8000mayoresearch.mayo.edu/staff/bergstrom_lr.cfm

Susan Mary Whitely602-230-0777healthyoutlookfamilymedicine.com/home.html

Melanie Christine Patton602-956-9595sunnyviewmedicalcenter.com/aboutus

Dawn Leah Cohen602-230-0777healthyoutlookfamilymedicine.com/

Edward Jay Perrin602-317-0535arizonageriatrics.org/mc/page.do?site PageId=123849

Robert Paul Bright480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/15013596.html

Tracey Sue Oppenheim602-406-2610bannerhealth.com/_Banner+Medical+Group/Office+Locations/_Banner+Pediatric+Specialists+Child+and+Adolescent+Psychiatry/Our+Providers/_Provider+Detail.htm?id=99

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

Shayne Mary Tomisato480-344-2026mihs.org/medical-students/child-psychiatry-faculty-and-fellows

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

Cynthia Margaret Stonnington480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/10128786.html

Urszula Halina Kotlow602-546-0990phoenixchildrens.com/find-a-doctor/kotlow-urszula-md.html

Lisa Ann Cobourn602-344-5011mihs.org/medical-students/child-psychiatry-faculty-and-fellows

Pierre N. Tariot602-839-6525azalz.org/Scientists/Directory-of-Scientists/Pierre-N--Tariot.aspx

Randall K. Ricardi602-843-0000azfamilycounseling.com/rricardi.html

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Barbara Anamarie Pockaj480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/12416410.html

Lawrence James Koep602-252-2543arizonatransplant.com/aboutus/dr_lawrence_koep.html

Dorothy Holmes Rowe602-254-5561surgery4children.com/index.php?option =com_content&view=article&id=116&Itemid=123

Kathleen Dolores Graziano602-254-5561surgery4children.com/index.php?option =com_content&view=article&id=111&Itemid=177

Tonia Marie Young-Fadok480-342-2697mayoresearch.mayo.edu/staff/young-fadok_tm.cfm

John M. Stein602-923-3471shc.org/

David Cobourn Mulligan480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/13189638.html

Nabil Wasif480-301-8000 mayoclinic.org/bio/12956732.html

Paul Ernest Andrews480-301-7148mayoclinic.org/bio/10477403.html

Robert Behrens Bailey Jr602-279-1697pediatricurologyaz.com/about_us.html

Zachary Vasquez Zuniga602-279-1697pediatricurologyaz.com/about_us.html

Scott K. Swanson480-342-2805mayoclinic.org/bio/10039198.html

Bruce Alan Kletscher602-264-4431urology-associates.com/doctors/bkletscher.html

Mitchell Ryan Humphreys480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/13318934.html

Erik Peter Castle480-301-8000mayoclinic.org/bio/12862177.html

David Jon Grossklaus480-897-2727

Barry Chang602-404-3700bannerhealth.com/_banner+medical+group/office+locations/_banner+pediatric+specialists+urology/Our+Providers/_Provider+Detail.htm?id=19

Robert Harris Shapiro480-272-6400

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The School Bell Rings and Fashion Sings! Go Back to School in Style at Outlets Affordability!

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


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u North Valley Family Night with Radio Disneytuesday, august 23, 6–7 p.m.Head to Suite 1248, located next to The Doll House & Toy Store Games, for music, a craft workshop, and lots of prizes from Radio Disney AM1580.

u Live Music SaturdaysNothing to do on a Saturday night? What about live music and discounts in a different Norterra restaurant every Saturday night through September from 7–9 p.m.? See Calendar of Events at NorterraShopping.com for discount details.

u Norterra Car Show Kick-OffFriday, october 7, 6–9 p.m.This free event hands out a free T-shirt to the first 75 people to bring a car to display. Also enjoy live music, prize drawings, and food sampling.

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tOO Much cApsAiciN? Try the Gelato—That'll Calm You Down!

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

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

Did you see those gorgeous purple trees blooming here and there this spring? Those are jacarandas, found many places in the world, notably in Pretoria, South Africa, and in multiple spots in Australia, Mexico, Lisbon, the South China Karst, Western South America, and Zimbabwe. Here in the United States, you’ll find concentrations of the species in Southern California and Florida. They don’t take kindly to even a slight freeze, which makes our overall mild winters less than ideal than more temperate climates. Phoenix, however, does manage to maintain its fair share of them. But beware—they’re not especially kind to those with allergies!

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


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

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

0: bell peppers100–500: pimento, pepperoncini, banana pepper500–2,500: anaheim pepper, poblano pepper10,000–23,000: serrano pepper30,000–50,000: Cayenne pepper, tabasco pepper100,000–350,000: habanero chili855,000–1,463,700: naga viper pepper, trinidad scorpion butch t pepperLaw-enforcement-grade pepper spray ranks at the 5,000,000–5,300,000 mark!

Some of the greatest inventions are super-simple and were a mere answer to a personal need or solution for a personal annoyance. Others are solutions to problems that have not yet been recognized, so don’t discount or discard your brainstorms! Write them down. Example: 3M scientist Dr. Spencer Silver in-vented a “unique, repositional adhesive,” but it wasn’t until six years later that his colleague, Art Fry, “noted” that it would the perfect solu-tion to his need for a bookmark that wouldn’t fall out of his church hymnal. Can you imag-ine a world without Post-it notes?

Although bamboo is a grass, not a tree, it is generally installed by hardwood floor-ing specialists. It is one of the more popular ecofriendly alternatives to wood f looring, as it achieves the rich hardwood look but is harvested from a plant species that reaches maturity in just three years (oak trees, for example, take 150 years to reach maturity). Reclaimed wood (also called recycled wood) and cork flooring are other options, although all three products offer far less variety than actual wood. (Note that quality wood floors installed properly often last the lifetime of a home with proper care and maintenance and are therefore environmentally friendly in their own right.)


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nVm + 2011 • hOt list

FACING FORECLOSURE?

DON’T LET TIME RUN OUT

Important Facts on Short Sales

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•ShortSalesareFree(Nocosttoyou)

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

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

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

And that’s the ultimate goal of Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign—to get kids fit and knowing how to lead healthy lives. And what better way to teach kids about healthful eating than by making their nutrition a part of their academic learning? Good nutrition is not only a hallmark of your kids’ general health but it also helps them

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

MyPlate dem-onstrates how half of each meal should be composed of fruits and vegetables—the same applies to kids, too. Not only are fruits and

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

As useful as it is, there are still a couple of chips in MyPlate. The most criticized sec-tion of the icon is the one for protein, since protein can include various types of foods. However, the MyPlate Web site (choos-emyplate.gov) details what foods fall in the protein category, and you can easily incorpo-rate protein foods with foods from the grain section in your kids’ lunches. Make healthy sandwiches with meats like lean ham, turkey, chicken, tuna, or even eggs combined with varieties of whole-grain breads like whole wheat, rye, pumpernickel, or multigrain. And don’t forget about old, reliable peanut butter and jelly! You also can mix things up by serving brown rice, mashed potatoes, or soup instead of sandwiches for lunch. For the dairy serving, you can always provide your child with fat-free milk, yogurts, or cheese servings, and lactose-intolerant kids can equally appreciate soy and almond products.

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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on HIgHWAys FILLed with bloated sport utility vehicles delivering abysmal fuel economy, Volkswagen’s Touareg doesn’t exactly stand out as the epitome of dainty design and sav-ings. But the all-new second-gener-ation 2011 model equipped with the optional 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel breaks out of that crowd and is one of the finest combinations of sport, utility, and economy among midsize SUVs.

Of particular significance for the new Touareg—a name coming from a Saharan nomadic tribe known for its ability to survive in harsh condi-tions—is its welcome shedding of mass. The major reduction is that a previously standard dual-range transfer case is now optional.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outside, the new Touareg’s design is wider and a bit shorter than last year’s model. Up front, the grille opening is narrower and smoothly connects to trapezoid-shaped head-light housings fitted with LED running lights. The headlights flow around to more aggres-sively f lared front fenders. The hood gets a muscular bulge, while the rear is strongly de-fined by taillights with a laid-back L design, swoopy curves around the hatch—which now automatically opens and closes by remote con-trol—and stylized dual exhaust tips.

Under the hood, the turbodiesel V6 en-gine—mated to a standard eight-speed auto-matic transmission—cranks out a modest 225

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

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

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

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

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

Diced hot chilis create a warm, bursting sensation along with a layered experience of sweet, salty, and spicy. In addition to the savory ingredients, this summertime meal of vibrant colors looks as if it were painted on a canvas. Pink watermelon swimming with green mint and Serrano chilis form an eye-popping visual platform that supports enormous shrimp that are themselves objects of art. This altogether simple yet ambrosial dish is an ideal recipe to have on hand when entertaining and you wish to leave a vivid impression.

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

IngredIentS:Wooden skewers soaked in water for about one hour (available at your local market) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¹³ cup orange juice 4 tbsp. jerk spice blend 20 jumbo shrimp, deveined and shelled 5 cups seedless watermelon, diced small 2 Serrano peppers, minced and seeded. (Word of advice: Wear gloves when handling!) ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice zest from 2 limes 2 tbsp. pure honey ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped 1 cup fresh green onion, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. fresh black pepper extra-virgin olive oil for skillet Individual tasting spoons (an indulgence for dinner parties and guests)

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

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

To impress your guests, provide individual tast-ing spoons for each person. These can usually be found at specialty stores. I also recommend you purchase the highest-quality produce fresh that day—it makes a difference!

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10) I pay enough taxes already. Taxes seems to be a bad word, no matter how low they get. Fees seems better. We will agree to pay initiation fees, late payment fees, ticket broker fees, airline fees, environmental waste fees, etc., with less resistance. In that case, consider the jewelry tax a jewelry fee.

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

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

(7) I want to ship this item out of state. This loophole will eventually be closed, but for now, it is safe. I am shocked, however, at how many times someone is so excited to get a new item and then ships it to another state and has someone there ship it back to them. This can avoid about $100 in tax, but this is like ordering a dinner at a fine restaurant, packaging it to go, freezing it, and eating it a week later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Professional organizers Tell How to Love Your Home Again[ BY leANNe BAgNAll • PhOtOS COURteSY DePeNDABle DiVAS ]

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

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

ing and unrealistic to give yourself the giant task of creat-ing an immaculately organized house. Instead, start with one room, choose a theme, and formulate a constructive attack plan.

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

“The trick is not to overdo the amount of items you try to organize into one room.”


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another common phobia is called separation anxiety. Dogs as well as cats who suffer from this will become panicked when they realize their owner is leaving the house and they are not going to be going with them. There is a wide range of severity of both separation anxiety and thunderstorm phobia. The symptoms a pet displays when experiencing separation anxiety are similar to those displayed in storm phobia. Often, a mild form of separation anxiety will manifest in a dog or cat left alone most of the day. Traditionally, the animal will not eat or drink anything while alone, but as soon as the owner returns home, he or she will run to the food and water bowls after a very dramatic greeting. Many of these pets will also follow their owners from room to room within their house.

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

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

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

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

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

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

a Web site, provide contact information, or compose an e-mail or text message. Now that you know what they are, I bet you will start seeing more of them. They are typically found on printed materials and can have many uses, including:

Magazines and posters for campaigns and contests that take you to a Web site with a click or wave of your phone

Instant digital com-munication of business

card information, as a scan of the QR code will allow you to save the contact information directly to your phone

Watching a video, which is becoming increasingly popular with movie advertising. Codes are being added to posters and other

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

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

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

There is a lot of ground to be covered be-fore these 2D codes can even think of becom-ing as ubiquitous as their bar-code relatives. With that said, the ability to simply scan and save information to my phone is a distinct boon. It is infinitely easier than trying to find that ever illusive pen and scrap of paper to note something down that would inevitably get lost or be pulped to a congealed mess in the washer the way those scrawled-upon cocktail napkins in my pocket do.

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

Instead of putting time and energy into revenge and retaliation, step back, re-flect, and disengage. People do really stupid things when they are hurt and angry, and it ’s possible that you may be hurting other innocents plotting and carrying out revenge. In the end, you will not feel better, and you may end up wrecking several lives. I encourage you to focus that energy inward to rebuild and reevaluate your life. You’ll be glad you did—the best re-venge in the world is to pick up, move on, and have a happy life.

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the most expensive lawyer in town. I let his family, including our children, know what a lying, deceitful man he is. I want to take him for everything he has.

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

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

Dear BetrayedI am truly sorry to hear about all of this. I can tell that you are in pain that consum-ing you. I think that you need to channel some of that negative energy into heal-

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The Double Rs—rejection and revenge—

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Joy cHrIstIAn scHooLJoy Christian School (JCS) is implement-

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

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

The music department is feeling the love as well, with the addition of the keyboard/piano lab. Students in grades 3 through 12 can participate in piano/keyboard class, and it is hoped that someday soon the state-of-the-art lab can be used for public classes. The literacy hub was modernized this summer and will service students of all ages. And when it comes to the academics, you’ll no-tice that JCS has added some honors and advanced-placement courses and will be changing 6th- through 12th-graders over to a block schedule to allow for more classroom instructional time. Expect JCS to continue its quest for academic, athletics, and arts ex-cellence with future changes and additions and an adherence to the Christian values it holds at its core.

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

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

The Caepe School is also introducing a new Campus Merit Scholarship for incom-ing freshman and sophomores as well as cur-rent students. Testing dates for new students have already passed, although a second date may be added if absolutely necessary. Seven four-year and eight three-year scholarships will be awarded to the top fifteen candidates who meet the following six criteria:

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Book DetailsReading level: Ages 7-13Perfect Paperback: 64 pagesPublisher: Business Plus Media Group LLCLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 0692004246ISBN-13: 978-0692004241SAN: 931-6647Library of Congress #: 2009931114Suggested Retail Price: $12.95

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About the AuthorsAdam Toren and Matthew Toren are the founders of YoungEntrepreneur.com, which has quickly become one of the largest social networking forums for young entrepreneurs in the world. These brothers have many teaching and research interests including marketing, business devel-opment, entrepreneurial emergence, entrepreneurial strategy management, business growth techniques, innovation, and new venture creation. One of their specialties is improving profit-ability of under-performing businesses with a unique bottom-line program. Matthew & Adam provide instruction in management concepts and finance to emerging and distressed small businesses covering all phases of operations. Enthusiasts for enterprise, their ideas are not only based on research, but also on years of hands-on experience.

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