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By Mike Tulumello
Saguaro Sabercats
Saguaro High School
6250 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale www.sabercatfootball.com
Head coach: Jason Mohns 2013 record: 13-1
The Saguaro Sabercats will field another juggernaut this fall.
One year after going 13-1 and claiming the Division 3 state title (the Sabercats lost their first game, then won 13 straight), they might be even better this season.
In part, this is because they are led by Arizona’s most recruited prep football player, Christian Kirk.
The receiver-running back has been listed among the nation’s top 50 recruits, said third-year head coach Jason Mohns.
“He is a great cover corner,” Mohns said. “He will be a high-impact player.”
Murphy already has received offers from such colleges as Texas A&M, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Arizona and UCLA, Mohns said.
So they brought up a freshman, rearranged the line, and, “We got on a roll from there.”
Kirk has started at receiver since his freshman year, the same season that D.J. Foster, now a star at Arizona State, was a senior.
Not only is Kirk an “extremely talented athlete,” Mohns said, but, “He has a great work ethic.
“He puts work in the weight room, studies film. He really wants to be great. You don’t see that a lot in high school. He has really pushed himself.”
Kirk is built like a running back at 5-foot-11 and an “extremely strong” 195 pounds, Mohns said.
“He has great top-end speed and is very physical. He can physically play with safeties and linebackers, but he can run by them.”
Another standout is junior Byron Murphy, who plays cornerback and receiver.
Kirk, who plays safety on defense, has visits scheduled with Texas A&M, Ohio State and USC, Mohns said. He also has interest in Arizona State, Arizona and UCLA, Mohns said, which are among the 40 or so scholarship offers that Kirk has generated.
By Mike Tulumello Chaparral Firebirds
Chaparral High School
6935 E. Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale www.chaparralfootball.com
Head coach: Conrad Hamilton 2013 record: 12-2
Expectations always are high for Chaparral football.
So it matters little that the Firebirds return only about six starters this season. They expect, and outsiders expect, them to contend once again for the Division 2 state title.
Last year, they made it to the state finals before being whipped by Salpointe Catholic in Tucson.
“It wasn’t a bad season,” coach Conrad Hamilton said. “We just came up short and got beat by a better team.” Then, Hamilton was the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. Now, he is taking over as the head coach at a time when the team is younger than usual. His sophomore and junior classes
Yet another star that is attracting national attention is just a sophomore.
Offensive lineman Kayden Lyles already has received about 10 offers, including from Arizona State, Arizona, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ohio State and UCLA, Mohns said.
At about 6-3, 300 pounds, “He is beast of a 15-year-old. He has a chance to be one of the highest-rated offensive linemen in the country.”
As a team, Mohns is hoping the Sabercats can grow together in the same way as last season, which ended with a 47-25 win over Queen Creek in the state title game.
The season actually started out sideways.
Not only did they lose the opener to Chaparral, the team’s starting center suffered a broken leg on the third play from scrimmage.
“We had to scramble and shift things around,” Mohns said.
“Last season, we felt we got better every week. We grew together. We had great team leadership. We peaked at the right time.”
This season, Mohns expects competition for the state title to come again from Queen Creek.
Also, “Williams Field is a real good team. Desert Edge is a very talented team on the westside.”
Other possibilities are Higley and Tucson Sabino, he said.
But with Kirk and company, the ingredients are there for a Saguaro repeat.
Aug. 29 Chaparral Sept. 5 South Mountain Sept. 12 at Bradshaw Mountain Sept. 19 Apache Junction (homecoming) Sept. 26 at McClintock Oct. 2 at Queen Creek
Oct. 9 Williams Field Oct. 17 at Greenway Oct. 24 at Higley
Oct. 31 Marcos de Niza
are talented, so, “The future is bright… but we’re going to be awfully young at a lot of positions.
“The talent is still here. But the experience factor, guys who are returning as starters, we just don’t really have that.
“We’re not making any excuses, but we will have some inexperience.”
The leaders include offensive lineman Keenan Walker, a 6-foot6, 290-pounder who has verbally committed to the University of Arizona, Hamilton said.
Walker will be a three-year starter and captain.
“He’s a good player, a monster. He plays the way you’re supposed to play. He finishes blocks. He has the correct mindset.”
At quarterback will be Sean Paul Brophy who, Hamilton says, has an offer from Weber State in Utah.
“He’s got a big arm. His physical tools have grown over the years.”
Leading the defense will be
linebacker Robbie Kleifield, who led the team in tackles last year, Hamilton said.
“He’s pretty versatile,” Hamilton said.
They will play a tough schedule that opens with rival Saguaro, the defending state champion in Division 3 and a team that features Arizona’s most highly touted player in receiverrunning back Christian Kirk.
“They’re loaded,” Hamilton says of the Sabercats.
Next up is Marcos de Niza, who Hamilton says “is always one of the top teams in Division 2.”
As the season winds down, Hamilton expects Salpointe, Marcos de Niza, Centennial and his own team to be in the mix for the state title.
Other teams that could contend are Liberty and Deer Valley, he said. “They could be surprises. They are on the rise.”
As for his team, “We’ll be in the mix at the end of the season and vying for another state championship opportunity.
“By the time we get to the playoffs, the 11th and 12th games, there won’t be many teams that will want to play us.”
So Chaparral should be there in the end, too. That’s the expectation.
Chaparral High schedule
Aug. 29 at Saguaro
Sept. 5 Marcos de Niza (homecoming)
Sept. 12 at Mountain Ridge
Sept. 19 Desert Mountain
Sept. 26 Red Mountain
Oct. 2 at Notre Dame Prep
Oct. 10 Arcadia
Oct. 17 at Brophy Prep
Oct. 24 at Cactus Shadows
Oct. 31 Paradise Valley
Striving to bring the community together, the Arizona Jewish Cultural Festival is set for Friday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 26, on the grounds of the Pavilions at Talking Stick, on Indian Bend Road, between the Loop 101 Freeway and Pima Road.
Admission and parking are free, and all nationalities are invited to enjoy the weekend’s events.
Vendors offering food, arts and crafts, a kids’ zone, music, entertainment and presentations will be featured during the weekend. At 1 p.m. Sunday Oct. 26, the inaugural “Latke Maven Fry-Off” will take place. Sign up for a $20 fee; first-place prize is $200.
Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.
The festival will feature a V.I.P. area with guest appearances throughout the weekend. Members of the Holocaust Survivors Association of Greater Phoenix will speak at the event.
Join the festival as a patron or register as a vendor. For more information, call (520) 568-2425 or (602) 410-4942, visit www. azjewishfestival.com, or email azjewishfestival@gmail.com.
The following vendors have registered to participate so far: The “Hot Pastrami” Guy; Origami Works; Bruce Swift Real Estate; Hooters; Beads and More; Allstate Insurance; Red Robin; Jewelry by Abbie; Long Realty; Luke’s WoodFired Pizza; Stone Art; Computer Service; The FryBread Girls; MazTov Makers; Cheyenne Plumbing Co.; the Hot Dog Man; Simcha Novelties; and Blimpie.
By the Scottsdale Public Library
The school year is back in swing in Scottsdale. And with that comes projects, homework, idle time and, most likely, a need for help and information. While students may turn to Google, don’t forget that some of the best resources for students are available, for free, from the Scottsdale Public Library.
Resources: The library has access to databases that help with homework, research papers and more. Each of those databases can be accessed from the library’s website from your home at any time during the day. (Note: You will need a Scottsdale Public Library card to access the databases. You can stop into any of the library’s five locations to pick one up.)
develop the skills necessary to become creators and innovators.
Wednesday Early-Release Programs: This year, SUSD students in kindergarten through fifth grade will end their school day at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, instead of the regular 3:15 p.m. The Scottsdale library has programs scheduled during this time to give students something fun and educational to do.
Practice Exams for Teens: Teens can prepare for the SAT by taking a practice exam at the library. They can later review their scores and receive helpful test strategies to help them do their best and feel confident when they take the real test.
STEAM Programs: STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art/design and math. These programs support education that help children
To learn more about these programs, visit the library’s website www. scottsdalelibrary.org.
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Entertainment and Public Relations (SLE) is among 75 companies named CareerBuilder’s Top Companies to Work for in Arizona. The full list can be found here: www.BestCompaniesAZ. com. For more information on SLE, visit www.slentertainment.com.
If you’ve been looking for a place to combine your love of video games and microbrews, Scottsdale has a place for you! A “barcade” called The King, co-owned by Crescent Ballroom and Stateside Presents owner Charles Levy, opened Aug. 1.
The kiddos are back to school, but it’s still blisteringly hot out. Make sure to send them out the door with plenty of cold water to keep them cool throughout the day. Once you’ve done that, it’s time to celebrate your newfound freedom! (We suggest indulging in a mani-pedi.)
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite local candidate in the primaries this Aug. 26. The general election will take place Nov. 4. Make your voice heard!
Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson announced that Scottsdale native Tuffy Gosewisch will be rotating in the catcher’s position for the rest of the season with Miguel Montero. Good going, Tuffy! The 30-year-old baseball player graduated from Horizon High School as well as ASU.
Congratulations to Maddy who is set to graduate high school! Nice job!
Seafood fans will have to look somewhere other than Downtown Scottsdale’s Red Lobster to dine. The restaurant at 3360 N. Scottsdale Rd. closed July 26 and will be razed to make way for a multistory residential complex. The restaurant has served the area for more than 30 years
In the “I guess it’s a good thing” department, the Arizona Department of Transportation is adding a northbound lane and a southbound lane to the freeway—and it’s going to take through the end of 2016 to do so. The project, which launched this month, involves an 11-mile stretch between Loop 202 and Shea Boulevard.
Lovebirds have added color to an otherwise brown Valley. But now a disease called psittacosis, also known as “parrot fever,” has been killing them off. The disease was brought to the collective minds at Arizona Game and Fish Department when a half dozen lovebirds were found dead in a single Scottsdale backyard.
Kelly’s at SouthBridge is gearing up for its second annual Kelly’s Kup Charity Golf Tournament at McCormick Ranch Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 8. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:15 p.m. Proceeds from this event will benefit Scottsdale youth, education and local charities in partnership with the Scottsdale Charros. Those interested in participating can visit www. kellyskup.com.
Cooks and Chords, an evening tasting chef-prepared dishes from Valley restaurants paired with just the right spirits and
acoustic music to raise funds to find a cure for multiple sclerosis, is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Mayo Clinic, 13400 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Among restaurants committed to the event are Aiello’s Salumeria, Charr Burger, Isa’s Pizza, Mayo Clinic, Pita Jungle and Sierra Bonita Grill. Tickets are $75 and are available by visiting www.ArizonaMS.org or calling (480) 455-3958.
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By Jason Mitchell, Real Estate Professional The Mitchell Group Realty Executives
Duringthe past three years, homeowners have found themselves surrounded by a booming market. Phoenix led the nation nine of 12 consecutive quarters in appreciation. Coming back from the abyss of our housing crisis, opportunities presented themselves for new homeowners, move up buyers and investors alike. Today, many homeowners are sitting on a decent amount of equity—can you believe it?
With the economy continuing to push ahead and the ability to once sell a home again and not be upside down, inventories during the past six months have been climbing. In fact, it is the highest climb of properties since 2008. Are we in a bubble? No, we are not in a bubble. However, we are finding ourselves in a normalized market. Sellers must now have the mindset that properties are taking longer to sell. It’s important that you price your home competitively and do all that you can to make your home stand out from the rest. It is no longer a seller’s market. Be realistic, have a little patience and most importantly, have a great agent.
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Q: I just moved here from Canada. I like to air dry some of my clothes outside. Is the Arizona sun too harsh for my garments?
A: The Arizona sun can be damaging to the dyes on many items in a short period of time. Even hanging in a car window for as little as one day can make a difference on some garments. Remember to store all garments out of natural or artificial light.
By Meghan McCoy
Scottsdale residents as well as visitors to the city have a new way of telling time. The Rotary Club of Scottsdale installed a clock recently at the City of Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza.
Jason Washo, Rotary Clock Project chairman, said he came up with the idea from clubs around the world that organized similar donations.
“I had seen some of the clocks in California,” he said. “I really felt like it would add a lot of value to our club’s presence and make a nice contribution to the Civic Center Mall. It’s an icon
for people to remember their trip to Scottsdale.”
The City of Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza is located at 7375 E. Second St. The clock is a Howard clock replica manufactured by Electric Times. It is backlit with four faces and a GPS device to ensure it keeps the current time in the event of power loss.
“It’s a very classic, timeless design,” Washo said.
The Rotary Clock was made possible through donations over the last couple years to the group’s foundation, by members, area businesses and
club “friends.” The Rotary Club of Scottsdale will continue to raise monies for scholarships and health and wellness.
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The club, which was chartered in 1954, meets at 12 p.m. Mondays through October at McCormick Ranch Golf Club Pavilion, 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy. The organization’s first community projects were scholarships, which continues to be its longest-standing community service, providing more than $300,000 to Scottsdale youth.
For more information, visit www. scottsdalerotary.org.
Scottsdale Unified School District’s Community Education department is offering after-school Enrichment Zone classes at the elementary and K-8 schools. Classes are offered five days a week on days when schools are in session and are adjusted to accommodate early release Wednesday.
Classes being offered for the fall semester include academic, acting, art, cheer, chess, dance, golf, fashion, fitness and sports, karate, languages, Lego, music, M.A.S. (music, art and sports bundle) and S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
To register, visit http:// susdcommunityed.org/zone.
By Alison Stanton
When Kathy Furlong’s son Harrison began having challenges in the third grade, she was understandably concerned. Although he earned high grades, Harrison was having trouble finishing his work.
When his fourth-grade teacher reported that Harrison was still finding it hard to complete his lessons and was doing things like tapping his pencil, Furlong had him tested by a child psychologist, who diagnosed him with executivefunction deficit.
The psychologist suggested different schools that might be a better fit for Harrison, and Furlong began to visit each one. When she stepped into the halls of Lexis Preparatory School in Scottsdale, she knew she had found her son’s new educational home.
“I like it because of the environment and the very small class sizes, and the way the administration is very involved with the teachers, and they know what is going on in the classroom,” Furlong said.
Harrison transferred to Lexis Preparatory School in the beginning of last school year.
“For Harrison, it’s like night and day. His anxiety has gone away, and he likes it that everyone there has some type of challenge.”
As Bonnie Dougherty, head of school, said, Lexis Preparatory School, which is starting its sixth school year and recently moved to a new location, offers a learning environment for children who need to learn in a different way.
“We are for kids who have ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, comprehension and writing problems, as well as issues with executive-functioning skills and social skills,” she said.
The school is designed for children ages kindergarten through eighth grade who have “average or aboveaverage cognitive ability.”
The school follows a success model, Dougherty said, which looks at 10 essential elements. These all relate to its mission of “UHA! We Understand, Honor and Accommodate diverse learners, and we do it with passion!”
For example, Dougherty said the school offers a customized curriculum that takes into account each student’s unique learning style.
“While some schools treat kids in only one way, we teach to the way the child learns. To do this, we use several different programs,” Dougherty said.
In addition, Lexis Preparatory School offers a college-prep experience filled with age-appropriate classes. To help teach students how to effectively plan and organize themselves, Dougherty said executive function skills are integrated throughout every school day.
Dougherty said that moving to a new and larger location allows Lexis Preparatory School to offer more programs for its students as well opportunities for the local community.
“We will be opening a tutoring café that will feature a retro look and will be open until 8 p.m. and will be available to everyone in the community,” she said.
There are also plans to launch a brain-fitness center as well as expand the club options for students.
For Dougherty, one of the best parts of her job is watching kids thrive and succeed in school.
“When they start coming here, their self-esteem is often really poor. It’s so amazing to see them doing so well in the smaller classroom environment, looking just like typical kids.”
Lexis Preparatory School is located at 11130 E. Cholla St., Suite H-100, Scottsdale. For more information, call (480) 391-3901 or visit www.lexisprep. com.
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By Scott Shumaker
As Arizonans worked to lure Major League Baseball teams away from Florida’s established Grapefruit League, a group of Scottsdale citizens in the 1950s pitched in to help drive home the Grand Canyon State’s appeal. The Scottsdale Baseball Club was organized in 1955 to promote Spring Training in the city. Later, in 1961, the volunteer Scottsdale Charros took over responsibilities for hosting and promoting the city’s Spring Training scene.
The Baltimore Orioles were the first Major League Baseball team to use the wood stadium built at Osborn Road and Drinkwater Boulevard. In the following decades, several teams flocked to the stadium to practice in the city’s dry air and excellent spring weather. These included the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants, which began its long residency in the city in 1982.
Kathleen Norton has been appointed as the executive director of advancement for Tesseract School.
Tesseract is an independent school with campuses in Paradise Valley and Phoenix. According to a press release, the facility inspires students from preschool through 12th grade to realize their individual potential by preparing them for the 21st century.
Norton, who started in early August, brings broad experience and a proven track record of development results to Tesseract. Most recently, she served as vice president for fund development and community relations at St. Joseph’s Foundation/ Barrow Neurological Foundation. During her seven-year tenure, Norton led key initiatives to build stateof-the-art facilities and expanded programs to enhance the hospital’s
scientific research, patient care and global partnerships. Norton secured multimillion-dollar gifts in excess of $10 million for key initiatives.
Norton began her career in education and is dedicated to advancing learning. She also has a long-standing connection to Tesseract, having served as director of admissions in 2001.
“We are extremely excited to have Kathleen Norton join our team,” said Mark Bistricky, Tesseract’s head of school.
“She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in development, capital campaign strategy and donor cultivation. She is deeply passionate about education, and we are proud to welcome her back to Tesseract.”
Norton returns to Tesseract at an important time. The school has plans to grow and expand to keep pace with market demands, starting with facility
growth and enhancement. “Norton brings the development leadership we need as we embark on bringing these exciting plans to fruition,” Bistricky said.
Norton added that Tesseract is an extraordinary private school.
“I am thrilled to return to the school at such an exciting time,” Norton said. “I look forward to helping it move to new heights.”
Norton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Kent State University and Master of Science degree in education from the State University of New York. Norton is originally from upstate New York, has one son, lives at the Biltmore and loves to travel, hike and cook.
An education leader in the Valley, Tesseract School prepares students to excel in college and beyond, lead lives of purpose and become ethical and compassionate citizens with a global perspective. Tesseract’s innovative educational approach engages students to master the basics, delve deeper, become critical thinkers and prepares students for their future. As a nonprofit, independent private school for students from age 2 through grade 12, resources are directed to recruit and retain outstanding educators to continually enhance the school’s two campuses. For information, visit www.tesseractschool.org or call (480) 991-1770 to schedule a visit at either campus.
By Meghan McCoy
A Chilean exchange student arrived in Scottsdale recently to spend nearly a year attending school and experiencing the United States thanks to the Rotary Club of Scottsdale’s youthexchange program.
The program’s chairman, Max Rumbaugh, said 17-year-old Valentina, whose last name was withheld for privacy reasons, is visiting from Coyhaique in southern Chile. It is a 12-hour flight from Coyhaique to Phoenix.
If chosen, the student is interviewed by a local Rotarian in his or her home country. If the meeting is successful, the student’s application is sent overseas to a Rotary Club of the country of his or her choosing.
Medical insurance, a passport and a visa must be purchased before traveling abroad.
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Governor John Pennypacker, Rotary Club of Scottsdale President Tim Baughman, several club members and the host family welcomed Valentina at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
“She will probably be here for 10 months, a whole school year,”
Rumbaugh said. “She will probably go back the first of June or July.”
The Rotary Club of Scottsdale began its program in 2003. To be considered, a 15- to 18-year-old student must apply by filling out a sensitive application that shares medical, dental and educational information.
“They have to write a couple of letters to why they want to come and what they wish to accomplish,” Rumbaugh added.
Rumbaugh said when the Rotary Club received Valentina’s application, the club enrolled her in a Scottsdale high school as a senior and found her host families. She’ll stay with each host family for an average of three to four months.
“She will be staying with, hopefully, three host families,” he said. “She is with her first host family now.”
The program was developed so exchange students are not treated as guests, but instead are part of the family.
“That’s the kind of relationship we hope to develop,” Rumbaugh explained.
Rumbaugh said the Rotary is known for being one of the most successful, best run and least expensive youthexchange programs because it is completely run by volunteers.
“They are doing it because they love the program,” he explained. “That is a very unique characteristic of the Rotary program. It makes it to be a really wonderful program.”
The club is accepting applications for next summer. Interested students can visit www.scottsdalerotary.org.
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Since its December 2009 opening in Chandler, The Living Room wine café and lounge has been a gathering place for Southeast Valley residents who enjoy a glass of wine and first-class food.
Next month, Scottsdale residents will have the chance to experience the same laid-back atmosphere and warm hospitality when The Living Room opens a second location in DC Ranch Marketplace.
Tom Kaufman, one of the owners and developers of The Living Room, said he and the others felt that, when it came to lounges, North Scottsdale was underserved.
“We believe in servicing great neighborhoods like DC Ranch, and we want to offer the area a place where people can come in and just chill, rather than eat and leave,” he said He hopes the new location will be open by mid-September.
To help patrons feel welcome, Kaufman said The Living Room features comfortable and soft-seating areas that allow customers of all ages to stretch out and get cozy. He does not want folks to feel like they are being rushed out the door.
“Our business model is completely different,” Kaufman said. “The Living Room really is a ‘Cheers’-type of thing, where everybody really does know your name.”
A paddle-shaped bar with facing stools is surrounded by bookshelves that include games that kids can enjoy while their parents relax with a cold beverage. Although Kaufman said
children aren’t typically in The Living Room on busy weekend nights, they do come in with their parents during the day.
The Living Room will feature 40 to 50 wines and sangrias by the glass, Kaufman said, along with a handpicked list of wines by the bottle, around eight beers on draft, bottled beers and a full line of spirits. A menu of “sharable food” will complement the list of beverages, he noted.
David Emran, The Living Room’s general manager, said there are many factors that come together to make The Living Room such a cool destination. In addition to the inviting atmosphere, the owners and staff take great care of everyone who walks in the door.
“Our commitment to service has always kept customers coming back, and we have a passion to always want to learn more,” Emran said.
“If we stay a step ahead, then we never find ourselves on our heels. Keeping this philosophy, very few things slip through the cracks.”
As Emran noted, Kaufman is truly passionate about wine.
“He built all his restaurants with one thing—his love for wine. That passion is the driving force in the Living Room and was the inspiration to open one in DC Ranch, which seems like a match made in heaven.”
The Living Room at DC Ranch Marketplace will be located at 20751 N. Pima Rd., Suite 120, in Scottsdale, in the former Armitage Bistro. For more information, visit www. livingroomwinebar.com
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By Alison Stanton
When Alexandra Maw was a little girl, she loved watching TV cooking shows. Noticing her daughter’s interest in food, Andrea Maw built Alexandra and her sister, Amanda, a farmersmarket toy filled with plastic fruits and vegetables.
“My dad was always in the kitchen cooking, and he provided us with nourishment, but what my mum was passionate about was the healthy aspect of food,” said Alexandra, whose family has Canadian roots.
Her mom made sure that everyone in the family had plenty of organically grown foods.
When Alexandra was an ASU student, she took part in the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative competition, which involved creating an extensive business plan. With the help of her mom, Alexandra submitted an idea for a juice bar that sold 100-percent organic juice. Alexandra won and received a grant from ASU and office space at SkySong.
In October 2012, the mother-daughter pair opened its first Kaleidoscope Juice in Scottsdale. They have since expanded to three more locations and hope to open another one later this year. In addition to cold-pressed juice blends like “Green Dragon” and “Watermelon Flush,” they also sell “high-vibe” organic foods like salads and breakfast items.
plant food is the way to do it.”
Another part of Alexandra’s and Andrea’s business plan focuses on what other juice bars may simply throw away: the pulp and trimmings.
Instead of disposing the nutrientrich, yet unneeded remaining bits of the fruits and vegetables, they send them to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, which uses them in its garden.
“Right now, we are sending around 3,000 pounds of pulp and trimmings every week,” Andrea said.
Tony Kasowski, a horticulturist for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, said that the donated pulp and trimmings are a huge resource for the garden, which helps to feed the plants and trees.
“This is the most ecologically sound way to dispose of the pulp and trimmings, and we are creating our own organic fertilizer in the process. It’s a beautiful partnership, and I am truly grateful to work with such conscious and amazing people,” he said.
Alexandra said she was inspired to focus on fresh and organic coldpressed juice because she noticed what a positive difference juice made in her own life and health.
“Juice was helping me the most at home, and we were all seeing improvements in our own health,” she said. “Plus, juice is the epitome of fast food and offers a lot of dense nutrition, and it’s easy to absorb.”
Juice offers a simple alternative to the often-confusing world of health supplements, she added.
“One day it just hit me—that harnessing the sun’s energy through
Although some moms and daughters might find it challenging to spend so much time together, Alexandra and Andrea said they truly love it.
“We are very different, and our skill sets are different, too, and we don’t feel like one of us has to succeed more than the other,” Alexandra said.
“Our genius is very complementary, and we allow each other to shine,” Andrea agreed.
“We both definitely feel like we are doing soul work.”
For more information on Kaleidoscope Juice, visit www. kaleidoscopejuice.com
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screening is to diagnose problems at a younger age.
to have at least 20/50 to 20/60 in each eye.”
By Tracy House
Checking children’s eyesight may seem like something that can wait until they are in school. But developmentally, the sooner children have their eyes evaluated, the better.
Dr. Lisa Mihora, an ophthalmologist with Banner Health, offered some insight for parents about visiting the eye doctor.
Mihora said newborn children should be evaluated if they are born prematurely.
“There is no age that is too early to do an eye exam,” Mihora said.
“If there was an infection or fetal distress during pregnancy, the child should also be seen early on.
“The other question we always have is, ‘What is the family eye history?’ Specifically, what we’re looking for
with that is if there is any history in mom, dad or siblings.”
Strabismus (when the eyes are not properly aligned) and amblyopia (lazy eye) are two hereditary eye conditions.
From the ages birth to 3, unless there is an indication of an eye condition, ophthalmologists rely on the pediatrician for eye care, Mihora said.
“The bottom line, though, is if there’s any question, it’s never too early.”
The American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommends the first official visit should be between ages 3 and 5.
“Prior to starting school is the recommendation,” Mihora said.
She explained the reason for early
Preparing a child for an eye doctor visit is important. The first thing the doctor should do is interact with the child.
Using “fun” visual tools, the eye doctor can evaluate the child and look for responses to visual cues, moving eyes up and down and left to right.
The next step is to check the child’s 3-D vision.
“There will be bunnies jumping off the page,” she said. “If you have good 3-D vision, it’s telling you that both eyes are working really well together, and both eyes have really good vision. Because to see those cues, to know that something is coming off the page at you, you’ve got
Checking vision one eye at a time and sometimes together using letters, numbers, pictures or tumbling E’s, depending on a child’s verbal skills, is the next step in screening. Next would be a glasses’ prescription check. Later, doctors will dilate the eye to look at the back of it.
“It also helps to look for a glasses’ prescription on a nonverbal child or child less than 1 year old with actually using the drops,” she said.
“There’s actually no age too young to check a glasses’ prescription.” The drops can be traumatic for a child. She asks the parents what is best at that
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Aug. 15-Sept. 15, 2014
Mickey Mouse and his band of friends—Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy—will perform in a music mashup of mega proportions.
WHEN: Sat., Sept. 27, and Sun., Sept. 28, at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix COST: $39 to $84
INFO: (800) 745-3000 or www.usairwayscenter.com
This community event will showcase options for area kids on their days off.
WHEN: Sat., Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Crowne Plaza San Marcos
Golf Resort Hotel Ballroom, One San Marcos Pl., Chandler COST: Free, but registration required INFO: www.eventbrite.com/e/kidsday-off-activity-showcase-expotickets-11719698935
Join the adventures of young Alice as she explores a zany wonderland in this children’s classic by Lewis Carroll.
WHEN: Fri., Aug. 22, through Sun., Sept. 21, various times
WHERE: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $15
INFO: (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.org
Enjoy jungle-themed fun and games at this hourly child care center with games as well as mask- and jungle juice-making projects.
WHEN: Sat., Aug. 23, and Sun., Aug. 24, various times
WHERE: KidsPark, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Suite 220, Scottsdale
COST: $8/hour for one child; discounts for siblings INFO: (602) 788-2445 or www.kidspark.com
The Open House Community Day provides opportunities for makeand-take art projects, balloon artists, vendor booths, videos and live music.
WHEN: Sat., Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler COST: Free
INFO: (480) 782-2680 or www.chandlercenter.org
Storybook Entertainment is leading children in an educational drama class inside the toy store, where kids will dress up and enjoy dramatic playtime.
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 28, at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Toys and Playtime Oasis, 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 116, Scottsdale
COST: $6
INFO: (480) 948-4630 or www.azdollhouse.com
Explore the sky with the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal insects.
WHEN: Fri., Aug. 29, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix COST: $12 members; $15 general public INFO: (480) 481-8123 or www.dbg.org/childrenprograms
Patrons will meet Wilbur, a piglet in grave danger of ending up as pork chops, and Charlotte, the wise spider who becomes his true friend.
WHEN: Sun., Sept. 7, through Sun., Oct. 12, various times WHERE: Tempe Center for the Arts Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe COST: $12 to $25
INFO: (480) 350-4311 or www.tempe.gov
The series of stories follows the themes of classic fairy tales, tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, and their interaction with a mysterious witch who has put a curse on them.
WHEN: Fri., Sept. 12, through Sun., Sept. 21, various times
WHERE: Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $12 to $17
INFO: (480) 949-7529 or www.greasepaint.org
Arizona’s largest and most authentic celebration of Brazilian Independence Day, this family-friendly festival showcases indoor and outdoor entertainment throughout the day.
WHEN: Sat., Sept. 6, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $12; $5 for 10 and younger INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/ event/brazilian-day-arizona/
By Melissa Hurst
You probably already know that you can get a free dessert at many restaurants around the Valley for your birthday. But did you know that you can also pick up a free dinner, complimentary book, or even a free ride at Snowbowl? Just check out the list below for what is available. Before requesting the items, keep this in mind:
• Many of these offers require that you sign up for the emails in advance, so my recommendation is take some time now and sign up for ones that you want online (visit the businesses’ website for more information). When your birthday comes around, you can be surprised with all your new offers.
• Most offers are good for a time period, so you don’t have to get all of them on your actual birthday.
• Offers are subject to change and may not be available at all locations.
• If you don’t see your favorite location here, that does not mean they don’t have something. You can always ask if they have birthday specials at the restaurant or store.
Abuelo’s: Free dessert
Arby’s: Free milkshake
AMF: Free bowling
Baja Fresh: Free burrito
Bashas’: Free cake for children through age 10
Baskin Robbins: Free ice cream
Benihana: $30 credit (only valid
Monday through Thursday)
Changing Hands Bookstore: $10
credit when you show your ID
CVS: $3 ECB coupon (will be emailed to you)
Dairy Queen: Free Blizzard
Denny’s: Free entree (only on your birthday)
DSW: $5 coupon
Dunkin Donuts: Free coffee
Harkins: Free medium popcorn (must present ID)
IHOP: Free Entrée
Jason’s Deli: Free $5 gift card
Joe’s Crab Shack: Free appetizer
Joe’s Farm Grill: Free birthday surprise
Joe’s Real BBQ: Free meal (up to $10)
Johnny Rockets: Free hamburger
Kona Grill: Free meal (up to $15)
Mimi’s Cafe: $10 off $20 purchase
Qdoba: Free birthday gift
Oregano’s: Free Pazooki ... continues on page 21
Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.
It Wasn’t Easy But The Winner Is...
...Chloe Holtz, the daughter of Christine Holtz, who was taking a dip on a hot day. For this photo, they’ll have dinner on us! Is your kid a “cutie patootie”? Of course he is, so submit your baby, toddler or kid photos to the The Nearby News’ Scottsdale Moms section for a chance to win a restaurant gift certificate. Send high-resolution digital photos to editor@nearbynews. com. Be sure to include your name, your child’s name and age and your phone number. (Don’t worry, phone numbers will not be published.)
Each year across the nation, many children start or return to school without the needed school supplies and new clothes to feel confident and successful. In an effort to combat this issue, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale—thanks to a generous donation by local civic leaders Michael and Ellie Ziegler—helped 1,000 club members in need to shop for back-to-school items during “30 Days of Shopping” events in July. During the events, the selected youth received $100 Kohl’s gift cards to pick out clothing and other back-to-school necessities at Kohl’s stores in Scottsdale and Phoenix. “All children, regardless of socio-economic factors, deserve the opportunity to start the school year off on a positive note and on an even playing field,” Ellie Ziegler said. Photos by Alison Bailin Batz
1. Ellie Ziegler, Boys and Girls Club CEO Steve Davidson and club member Maddie 2. Volunteers helped club members select clothes for the upcoming school year.
3. Youth of the Year Dalia Jimenez is interviewed by 3TV. 4. Volunteer Tony Garcia and club member Matthew show off some of Kohl’s sportswear. 5. Michael and Ellie Ziegler with Kids from Piper branch. 6. Members of the Thunderbirds center had a great time. 7. Volunteer Michael Shebeck helps Gage choose some new kicks.
8. Volunteer Sierra Haynes poses with club member Ariel. 10. Volunteers Christine Newman, Kathy Mergl and Ashley Preach pause for a photo op. 11. Volunteer Carla Fisher and one of the club members pause to snap a photo. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11
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“The main focus with the child’s eye exam is that both eyes are seeing well, and both eyes are equally aligned,” Mihora says.
AAPOS recommends children are checked every year or two, unless the child is having other issues or complaints about his or her vision.
Mihora is an ophthalmologist who was active for 10 years. Her specialty is in ocular facial plastic surgery. For more information, or to find a provider, visit Banner Health at www. bannerhealth.com.
Tracy House is a busy mom of four, freelance writer and educator. She writes about motherhood, family, education, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at tracy@ timespublications.com
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Paletas Betty: Free polenta (must present ID)
Panera Bread: Free pastry (sign up for rewards program)
Red Robin: Free hamburger (may need to register for rewards program in the restaurant)
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery: Free appetizer
Rubio’s: Free meal up to $7
Ruby Tuesday: Free hamburger
Sephora: Free birthday item (I got free lip gloss last year)
Snowbowl: Free lift ticket on your birthday
Souper Salad: Free salad buffet
Sprinkles: Free cupcake (valid on your birthday only)
Starbucks: Free coffee when sign up for Starbucks Rewards. Your coupon will arrive in the mail three to seven days before your birthday
TCBY: Free frozen yogurt
The Melting Pot: Free chocolatecovered strawberries
Toys R Us: $3 off coupon
Valle Luna: Free dessert. Enjoy!
By Dr. David J. Peterson, superintendent
Welcome back to the start of another great year. It is hard to believe that summer is almost over. Scottsdale Unified School District students and teachers headed back to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Our website has back-to-school information in a digital backpack where parents and students can access updated information for the 2014-15 school year. Information is available on Accelerated English Language Development, AIMS results and assessment, curriculum, gifted services, safe schools, special education, technology, textbooks and much more. Visit https:// backpack.susd.org/en/ home.
The Arizona Department of Education recently released 2014 A-F Letter Grades. We are proud to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, SUSD has earned an A with a score of 144, our highest score ever. We had 19 schools that received the highest grade of A, seven schools received B, three schools received C and one school received a D. We still have a lot of work ahead of us this school year to refine the areas that need attention.
SUSD’s Community Education Department will host its third annual Parent University Project from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 13, at Saguaro High School. The Parent University Project gives parents research-based knowledge, skills and resources so they can support their children’s education and increase student achievement.
The event is free to attend, and courses will address topics related to pre-kindergarten through high school students. We are excited to announce that Robert Franek, author of “The 378 Best Colleges” and a highly sought-after speaker, has confirmed that he will be this year’s keynote speaker. Event registration information can be found at www.susdcommunityed. org/pup. We hope to see our parent community there!
Our success is due in great part to our community support. SUSD will have two items on the Nov. 4 ballot: A renewal of 15 percent Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Override as well as sale, lease or exchange of real property. Factual information about the 15 percent M&O Override is available at www.susd.org and on all school websites.
These results show we have great teaching and learning happening every day. Congratulations to our dedicated teachers and hardworking students.
I look forward to the opportunities and rewards this school year.
By Jan D’Atri
I love this recipe. Love, love, love it. Elaine Nall’s Italian Crème Cake is just plain crazy out-of-this-world delicious. Period.
I got my hands on it a few years ago, and it’s always on my short list of favorite desserts. The recipe was given to Elaine, a longtime Scottsdale educator, more than 40 years ago, and it has withstood the “friends and family favorite” test of time.
It’s apparently the most requested dessert at Nall family birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gatherings and even at Elaine’s church group—the one that has met for four decades every Christmas for a white elephant
2 cups flour
2 cups white sugar
1 stick butter (1/2 cup), softened 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
5 eggs, separated
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut (use up to 2 cups if desired.)
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Grease three 8-inch round cake pans. (Line with parchment paper if desired)
• Set aside.
• Separate eggs and beat egg whites to form still peaks.
• Put sugar, butter and shortening in mixing bowl and blend until fluffy.
• Add vanilla and yolks to batter and blend well.
• Add baking soda to buttermilk and let set for a few minutes (needs to be in a container larger than 1 cup because it will foam).
• Add flour and buttermilk alternately into mixture until blended. Do not overbeat.
• Add coconut and mix until incorporated into batter.
• Fold egg whites into batter.
• Pour batter into the three 8-inch cake pans, spread batter evenly.
sale. I’m just happy that when daughter-in-law Donna Nall quietly mentioned to me that Elaine was famous in the family for this cake, I paid attention.
In between three ever-so-richtasting layers of buttermilk cake is a luscious slather of cream cheese and pecan icing. The combination is either perfectly sinful or heavenly; I just haven’t quite decided which. Now that we’re heading into fall harvest and baking season, Elaine’s Italian Crème Cake is a must! A big thanks to Donna for sharing a family treasure. And, Elaine is not Italian, but a true Texan, so, “Buon appetito, y’all!”
• Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes and remove to wire rack to cool completely.
2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1 (1 pound) box powdered sugar
2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Put cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar in mixer. Blend until creamy.
• Add vanilla and chopped nuts. Add frosting in between cake layers and then frost top and sides.
Note: This cake is delicious cold, so it can be made in advance. It also freezes well.
By Lynette Carrington
The inviting ambiance of Pars Persian Cuisine was the first hint that my son and I were in for a Middle Eastern culinary treat. The décor is beautifully done, and the handmade stitch “paintings” were an authentic touch.
We kicked off our lunch with the Pars appetizers platter ($14), which included shirazi salad, maust khiar, hummus, Persian pickles, olivieh salad and dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves). It was definitely large enough for a party of four or more to share. We grabbed the accompanying warm pita bread and got to work. Luckily, my 11-yearold son is an adventurous eater who loved every selection in the sampler platter, especially the olivieh salad, which is almost like a creamy chicken salad. The grape leaves were also outstanding, especially when dipped in the maust khair, a tangy cucumber and yogurt dip.
Our first entrée was from the lunch menu, a specific menu served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays. The lamb shish kebab ($14) was a very generously sized platter that was served complete with saffron-dusted basmati rice and a romaine salad. The marinated lamb skewer also boasted fresh charbroiled tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. And the lamb was soft and juicy. Even if someone hasn’t tried lamb before, this is the dish I would encourage someone to try. It was fabulous.
Next, we had the gyros platter and, for $10, it was a deliciously filling lunchtime bargain. The gyro meat was perfectly done and served with the same saffron-dusted basmati rice along with a special dip similar to the maust khiar. We saved some pita bread from the appetizer and used it to wrap the gyro meat, and the dip was tangy, tender and tasty.
There are also a number of side orders on the menu, which is a great way to try new dishes. Selections include adas polo ($8), a combination of cooked currants and lentils with chopped dates and mixed with basmati rice, and shirin polo ($11), a specialty dish with orange skin, carrots, slivered almonds, pistachios, syrup and saffron with basmati rice.
Dinner entrees are larger than lunch selections and include some popular dishes such as chicken filet sultani ($20), the chef’s special ($33), with tender filet mignon, chicken filet and koobideh (ground beef kebab), and other selections such as oyster mushroom kebab ($10) and vegetarian dolmeh ($13).
The family-owned Pars Persian Cuisine features handmade desserts that should not be missed. The Persian ice cream ($5) is quality vanilla ice cream hand-mixed with saffron and pistachio nuts. My son and I
both loved the Pars special baklava ($4). Unlike heavier Bavarian-style baklava, which is heavy and sticky, this version was light, flaky and included nuts, cinnamon and sugar. We took some baklava home, too, and I was immediately ordered to return to Pars Persian Cuisine to pick up more of the tasty treat—no arm twisting necessary.
Pars Persian Cusine
11144 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Suite E9 Scottsdale, 85259 (480) 551-3222 or www.parspersiancuisine.com
With the World Cup recently in Brazil, and the Summer Olympics arriving in the country in 2016, all eyes have been on South America.
Folks wanting to learn more about and celebrate Brazil can indulge in the fifth annual Brazilian Day Arizona from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
“There’s definitely something for everyone,” said event organizer Miguel Ivery. “It celebrates Brazil’s Independence Day. We look at Brazil’s culture as a whole.
“A lot of people have this misconception that Brazil is Carnival, samba, bossa nova, Rio De Janeiro. That’s everything that people know. It has this stigma.”
With this festival, Ivery hopes to explore “all aspects of the culture” to allow people to realize that Brazil is so much more than the aforementioned events.
“The event is fun, interactive and educational, all in one,” he said.
Hosted in partnership with Ivery’s Afro:Baile Records, the event is dubbed the most authentic celebration of Brazilian Independence Day. Visitors to the family-friendly event will enjoy the sounds of traditional samba and bossa nova, funk, electronica and Brazilian fusion, as well as dazzling displays of capoeira. Among the more than 50 participating performers and instructors are Boca do Rio, Quetzal Guerrero, Raiz Brazil Dance Company, Axe Capoeira AZ, Axe Folclorico, Lili de Peixinhos, DJ El Dopa, DJ Seduce and more.
Dancing will be featured at the event at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Other Brazilian Day Arizona highlights include a samba queen contest, a children’s corner with face painting and arts activities, and more than 20 vendors. Brazilian, Argentine and Lebanese foods will be available for purchase, along with the national cocktail of Brazil—the caipirinha and other beverages.
In 2006, Ivery, otherwise known as DJ Seduce, established Afro:Baile, an award-winning Brazilian music label and events company based in Gilbert. Tickets are $12; $5 for children 10 and younger. For more information, visit www.braziliandayarizona.com, www. scottsdaleperformingarts.org or call (480) 499-8587.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is located at 7380 E. Second St. in downtown Scottsdale, two blocks south of Indian School Road and three blocks east of Scottsdale Road. Free parking is available in the public parking garage located to the west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Wells Fargo Avenue. Additional free parking is available at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue and at the Civic Center Library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.
Onthe outside I was perfect, even commended: perfect wife, perfect mom, and perfect friend. Still, on the inside, I was in prison. I don’t know how else to describe what I was feeling. No matter how hard I tried to be good, it was never enough. I listened at the church I attended, trying to hear all the things I needed to do so I could be good enough. “I just need to try harder,” I’d convince myself. I shared with a friend how I was feeling, and in return, I got a blank stare. I was feeling so alone. All of the things I was taught to do―and boy, there were a lot of things―I did them, but I still felt empty. I wanted so badly to please God, but on the inside, I was wasting away. I felt like God still wasn’t happy with me. I wasn’t happy with me. I hid behind my smile and I was suffocating. No matter how hard I tried to be good enough, I just wasn’t; there was always some failure glaring at me in the mirror. I found myself being driven to places that I shouldn’t go. I just wanted to medicate my emotions. But then, one day, I opened up the Bible. I don’t know whether I was trying to appease God, or if I was trying to find out what I was doing wrong and what other hoops I could jump through in order to be a good person, but I began to read the Bible in secret. And do you know what I found? Freedom. I have read Romans chapters three through eight 20 times now. It’s like this great big secret that no one in my world is talking about, and it’s right there staring me in the face. The answer:
20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart
from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,” (Romans 3:20-22)
And I find the same message in 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, Ephesians; it’s everywhere in the New Testament! I’m not the first one to try and be good enough by my behavior; and I’m not the first to fail at it. No one can do it. We are all destined to fail at being good enough on our own. But there is hope; there is a righteousness that I can have. It’s the one that comes simply by faith in Jesus. He did it all for me. He was perfect. That was the point. He was perfect, but He died like a sinner, so that even in my sin I am made perfect in Christ. Until now, I had seen and heard stories of people being rejected by the church and their families, because they weren’t good enough. And if the church rejected them, then certainly God was also rejecting them. So then I had thought that God must also be rejecting me, or He was getting ready to. But the Bible gave me a different message; God loved us while we were still sinners. Now goodness is easier, since it’s not a chore. When I learned that God has grace for me, I finally began to have grace for myself. I have since found a church that teaches the Bible and its message of grace, which is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I still go to church every week. I try to be a good mom, a good wife, and a good friend. But now, things are different; the smile on my face is finally coming from the inside. I don’t have to hide anymore.
Living Word Bible Church www.livingwordonline.org
Aug. 15-Sept. 15, 2014
Food Truck Caravan
Find up to 15 of the Valley’s finest gourmet food trucks serving delicious foods from around the world in one parking lot.
WHEN: Saturdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Corner of Fifth Avenue and Goldwater, Scottsdale
COST: Free admission; cost for food INFO: (480) 443-0322 or www.experiencescottsdale.com
Desert Gardening
Ellen Newell, associate director of facilities management at Arizona State University, will speak about what plants can be planted in the desert and when.
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 312-6424 or www.library.scottsdaleaz.gov
Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns
The next new Live and Local Fridays summer concert series will showcase one of Arizona’s favorite bands, Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns, who perform classic and contemporary R&B, soul, rock, funk and jazz.
WHEN: Fri., Aug. 15, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $10
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Crystal Singing Bowls 101
Learn about Crystal Singing Bowls, sound healing, gemstone and mineral healing properties and crystal bowls as they relate to the Chakras and the
best practices for playing and toning with them.
WHEN: Sat., Aug. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Anahata Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N. 114th St., Suite 110, Scottsdale
COST: $35
INFO: (480) 699-9600 or www.ana-ha-ta.com
Double Symphonic Gong Mediation
This monthly Double Gong Mediation event, which is held by Ardas Kaur and Sadhana Kaur with Celebrate Us Now, will teach individuals how to breathe, while doing a little light Kundalini yoga and meditation as the body is lulled into a safe, relaxed state through the vibrations of two separate symphonic gongs.
WHEN: Sun., Aug. 17, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Anahata Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N. 114th St., Suite 110, Scottsdale
COST: $17 to $20 INFO: (480) 699-9600 or www.ana-ha-ta.com
Candidate Forum
All eight Scottsdale council candidates and four of the five legislative district 23 candidates have committed to attend.
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: (480) 946-8069, patriots@teapartyscottsdale.com or www.teapartyscottsdale.com
“You Matter” Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Teens and Parents
Following the death of her son, Le Ann Hull is choosing love, encouragement
and suicide prevention to impact as many children, teens and adults as possible.
WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 21, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-7323 or www.library.scottsdaleaz.gov
Vedic Chant Workshop
The workshop will feature the chanting of up to four healing mantras, which have the potential to alter the physiological state and improve physical and mental health.
WHEN: Fri., Aug. 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Anahata Sound and Energy Healing, 10565 N. 114th St., Suite 110, Scottsdale
COST: $40
INFO: (480) 699-9600 or www.ana-ha-ta.com
The Australian Bee Gees
The Australian Bee Gees, a tribute to the trio, have been taking their act on tour for the past 16 years, playing re-creations of “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep is Your Love” and “You Should Be Dancing.”
WHEN: Fri., Aug. 22, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $35 to $55
INFO: (480) 850-7734 or www.talkingstickresort.com
PastFinders: Ranching in the McDowells
Ranching was an important contributor to the social and economic growth of the McDowell Mountain area. This session highlights the ranches and the ranchers who shaped the area’s history.
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Arabian Library, 10214 E.
McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 312-7323 or www.library.scottsdaleaz.gov
Wynonna and the Big Noise
Whether performing alongside her mother as one half of the legendary duo The Judds, or pushing the boundaries on her own successful solo path, Wynonna has the ability to reach the heart of the human spirit through her bold and unflinching honesty.
WHEN: Tues., Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $45 to $79
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Eight-Man Jam
Stars Gary Allan, Chris Young, The Swon Brothers, Thompson Square, Dan and Shay, Easton Corbin, Aaron Lewis, Craig Morgan and the lone woman, Jamie Lynn Spears.
WHEN: Wed., Aug. 27, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Salt River Grand Ballroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Win tickets through KMLE 107.9 INFO: www.talkingstickresort.com
Asleep at the Wheel
Easily the most influential country band around, Asleep at the Wheel has been entertaining audiences worldwide for more than five decades.
WHEN: Fri., Aug. 29, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $35 to $55
INFO: (480) 850-7734 or www.talkingstickresort.com
Cellphone Photography Class
Learn how to take better pictures with your cellphone camera by learning tips on the settings.
WHEN: Sat., Aug. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale
COST: $15 to $20
INFO: (480) 800-3000, ext. 207, or www.butterflywonderland.com
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
In this powerful gritty drama, R.P. McMurphy is convicted of statutory rape and chooses to serve time in a mental hospital, rather than state prison.
WHEN: Fri., Sept. 5, through Sun., Oct. 26, various times
WHERE: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $22 to $25
INFO: (480) 483-1664 or www.desertstages.org
Spine Care: Using the Meeks Method Join physical therapist Shane Sullivan from the Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network speakers’ bureau to learn about spine care and the use of the Meeks Method, a comprehensive physical therapy program for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
WHEN: Tues., Sept. 9, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 312-7323 or www.library.scottsdaleaz.gov
Scottsdale’s Priciest Recently Sold Homes
18700 block of North 101st Street, Scottsdale expensive homes
SOLD FOR $2,435,000
John and Martha Johnson of Prior Lake, Minnesota, used their family trust to buy this 4,325-square-foot house built in 2014 in Scottsdale’s Silverleaf Club. The five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom home features a Mediterranean design with a combination of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Revival architecture. Lush courtyards, mature landscaping and sweeping mountain and city views are selling points of the house, sold by Nathan Day, manager of Cypress Development Group in Scottsdale. The listing agent was Silverleaf Realty.
SOLD FOR $1,650,000
8500 block of East Sweetwater Avenue, Scottsdale
Mikulkumar Shah and his wife, Shamini Oza, recently purchased this 5,291-square-foot house built in 2006 at Vlachos in Scottsdale. This prestigious Spanish colonial home offers four bedrooms with en suite baths, powder-plus den and three-car garage with extra storage space. The custom kitchen has distressed alder cabinet and a 207-bottle wine closet. Shah, an anesthesiologist, is president/CEO of Shah Anesthesia Corp. in Scottsdale. Oza is a consultant pharmacist for PharMerica in Scottsdale. The house was sold by Michael and Erica Kaplan. Michael Kaplan is an attorney practicing in the Valley. The home was listed by Realty One Group.
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Quality dental care and patient service are just two of the points of pride at 1st Scottsdale Dental. Together, Dr. Ghassan Sroujieh, DDS, and Dr. Marjan Nejad, DMD, provide full dental services for a wide range of patients using state-of-theart technology, digital X-rays and intraoral cameras.
with implants,” Sroujieh said. “When someone eats with regular dentures, the dentures move. There is the adhesive they have to deal with, and they might swallow it. Then there is the issue that they cannot eat everything. They have to watch what they eat with dentures.”
“Dr. Nejad provides all cosmetic and general dentistry, and I do all the dental surgeries and implants,” Sroujieh explained. “I do the fixed bridges over implants and the removable dentures over implants. The fixed would be the bridge and would be screwed in over an implant and not removable. You just brush and clean it. The removable implant is just like dentures but there is the implant in the mouth.”
Dr. Marjan Nejad and Dr. Ghassan Sroujieh provide a full range of dentistry services at 1st Scottsdale Dental.
The attachment to the implant keeps it secure so it does not move while in the mouth.
Dentures are also available through 1st Scottsdale Dental, but whenever possible, implants are recommended for the comfort and convenience they provide.
“Patients are able to eat much better
The dental practice will treat every member of the family and takes care of general dentistry with services such as routine cleaning and digital X-rays, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, partials, treatment for periodontal disease and cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dental procedures include veneers, Lumineers, bonding, inoffice teeth whitening, take-home, teeth-whitening kits and Invisalign. Located at 10301 N. Hayden Rd., Suite 110, 1st Scottsdale Dental accepts most PPO dental plans. Call (480) 922-5555 or visit www.1stscottsdaledental.com for additional information. Sroujieh has additional offices at 4330 W. Union Hills Dr., Suite B18, in Glendale and 10220 W. Bell Rd. in Sun City. Call (623) 972-4444 for information on the Glendale or Sun City offices.
