Libraries are traditionally known for their vast collection of items to borrow, programs for the public and as places for the community to gather. Now, in addition to its books, eBooks, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and even digital music downloads, the Scottsdale Public Library is also offering its cardholders the ability to download their favorite magazines each month directly on their tablet, smartphone or other digital device— for free.
is is possible thanks to a new service called Zinio, which offers more than 50 different magazines to download each month. Magazines available to download include National Geographic, Reader’s Digest, ESPN, Newsweek, O Magazine, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Arizona Highways, Dwell and e Economist. A customer can download as many of the different magazines as they like each month, and enjoy them repeatedly as the magazines are theirs to keep once they are downloaded.
To use Zinio, a person first needs to have a Scottsdale Public Library card. Library cards are free for anyone living in Maricopa County. A photo ID and proof of residence (a water bill, for example) are necessary when signing up. Once they have their card, they can easily find a link to Zinio on the Scottsdale Public Library’s website. Zinio is compatible with Apple and Android products, as well as any computer.
To learn more about Zinio, visit www.scottsdalelibrary.org or call (480) 312-READ (7323). e Mustang Library is located at 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale.
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TIPS TO MAKE DOWNSIZING LESS STRESSFUL
The kids have moved out, you’re tired of cleaning the pool, you want to travel, or maybe you have a life challenge or health concern that unexpectedly causes you to downsize sooner than you thought. At some point, we will all face the decision.
Downsizing starts with ridding yourself of the “stuff” that is not important to you at this time in your life. After all… you can’t take it with you, right?
It can be a difficult time. I have recently been having the downsizing chat with my beautiful 76-year old mom. The first step is to accept that it will be impossible to keep all the things that have accumulated over the years.
To help, I have put together a list of downsizing tips:
1.Layout of The New Place
Find out the layout for the new place in advance to determine future space. If moving to a senior community, they may provide a service to assist with furnishing placement.
2. Sort Wisely
Separate the things that are being used, barely being used and not used at all. When packing, start with rooms that are used the least, as it will have less emotional attachment.
3. Determine the things to:
• Keep
• Give to family and friends
• Sell/Donate, or
• Throw away
4. Organize A Family Get Together
Plan a family get-together to distribute your things at one time. Don’t forget to share your memories of the items before giving them away.
5. Take pictures
It’s a good idea to take pictures of important things you will leave behind. This might make the “letting go” process much easier.
6. Consider an Estate Sale expert
Consider an Estate Sale to liquidate the unwanted personal property items. In Maricopa County, most reputable companies will charge between 30-35% of the total sale for their services. Pricing should include set up of the estate sale in your home, organizing, cleaning, selling, and removing unwanted items. NOTE: Your agreement should allow you to keep what does not sell. Some companies may charge less to keep the unsold items. Not good! This reduces their incentive to sell on your behalf.
7. Senior Movers – necessary?
Senior moving companies specialize in senior moving needs. They help make the downsizing and transition easier because they provide organizing and sorting assistance. Check the Internet or Yellow Pages for Senior Movers.
8. Find a compassionate Realtor
Often times there is little time to make decisions when an unexpected life challenge hits. On top of everything, you do not want to feel pressured about your home sale. Interview agents while you are in good health. That way there is never any pressure to list with the first agent in the door. The market may change, but a good experienced agent will be there for you when you are ready… not when they are!
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What you are about to read may be the most important information you’ve ever read. Here is why. Albert Einstein was, quite possibly, the most intelligent person who ever lived. His theories and ideas were so far ahead of his time, that even now, the smartest scientists alive are still discovering his value.
One of his theories published in 1917, worked out the theory of how lasers function. However, it was not until May 16, 1960 (43 years later) that the first actual laser was developed by an American scientist. Since then, scientists and inventors have developed many types of lasers and all kinds of uses for them. They can be used as a scalpel that is so delicate, it can be used on the eyes of human beings. Lasers are used to read price codes at your local supermarkets. And they’re used to play music and video on your CD’s and DVD’s.
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Combining the two greatest culinary temptations, Fate Brewing Co. Scottsdale claimed a silver medal at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival competition for its Candy Bar Milk Stout. A winner in the Specialty BeerStyle category, the sweet/cream stout is brewed with honey roasted peanuts, coca-nibs, whole vanilla beans and sea salt. The brewpub, located at 7337 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 105, began selling the yummy concoction on tap at Fate in early November. Info: www. fatebrewing.com.
IDEAL Physical Therapy’s Stephanie Batz, PT, DPT, CPT, recently acquired her Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) through University of St. Augustine. It involves mastering manual techniques like myofascial work, joint mobilizations, spine manipulations and muscle energy techniques. IDEAL Physical Therapy is located at 4110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 155. Info: (480) 222-0655 or www. idealphysicaltherapy.com.
Brides: Get ready to stand in line and maybe pull some hair (Just kidding.
Play nice). “White Sunday,” an annual gown sample sale, returns at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy. The one-of-a-kind sale brings together 12 Valley bridal salons in one location. Featuring exclusive designer wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and special event gowns, all items will be a minimum of 50 percent off retail pricing. Gowns are of assorted styles and range from sizes 2 to 32. Brides and beauty queens alike are encouraged to arrive early on “White Sunday” as this is a first-come, first-serve sale. Tickets are $15 with pre-registration and $20 at the door. To register visit: https:// awmgownsale2013.eventbrite.com
Matthew Barrow has joined Washington Federal as senior credit analyst. Barrow comes to the financial institution with more than six years of experience in the banking industry.
Carrie Severson was given the Characters Unite Award by the USA Network and Cox for her efforts to combat prejudice and discrimination. Severson, one of 10 nationwide winners,
is the CEO and founder of Severson Sisters, which offers programs and services to inspire young girls to live their lives as their awesome, authentic, super self. Her “Super Girl Program” is a creative and supportive initiative that focuses on bullying solutions and selfcompassion, to help girls enhance their self-esteem and develop social skills in support of one another. Info: www. seversonsisters.org.
How swimming! Paddock Pools is relocating its corporate headquarters to its already significant presence at the 29,000-square-foot Paddock “Superstore” near the Loop 101 and Shea Boulevard at 8718 E. Shea Blvd.
Ken and Marci both turn 40 this month. Yep, we can’t believe it either!
Speaking of birthdays, Jillian turns 9 this month. It’s her last year in the single digits and she plans to make the most of
it. We can’t wait to see what this year holds for her. Happy birthday sweet girl!
Laura and her family moved into their house two years ago and their yard is more interesting than the zoo. They’ve got bobcats peering in their windows, snakes knocking at their door, tarantulas joining them on the porch and all kinds of lizards crawling on their walls. Scottsdale may be in the desert but it certainly isn’t lonely.
What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.
By Kimberly Hosey
Weekend Jetaway Benefits Boys and Girls Clubs, Tillman Foundation
Gala is ‘Plane’ Fun for Charities, Lucky
Good food, good fun and good causes came together recently as a private airplane hangar at the Scottsdale Airport was transformed into the site of one of the area’s hottest new galas, during the second annual Weekend Jetaway Culinary Casino Classic. Proceeds benefited the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and the Pat Tillman Foundation.
e event, sponsored by AXA Advisors Southwest, entertained 525 guests from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and featured food from leading Valley chefs, casino-style games—with the chance to win an all-inclusive, firstclass trip on a private jet for four—and live entertainment. A live and silent auction were also held.
“ is event is a project of passion for our team,” said Dillan Micus, former Boys and Girls Clubs kid and executive vice president of AXA.
“Each year, our entire team focuses a day of service with an inspirational community organization. Eager to effect change, we decided to roll up our sleeves and put together an annual gala event meant to raise critical funds for our nonprofit partners.”
Local rock cover band RetroActive provided live entertainment throughout the evening. Casino dicestyle games, a VIP lounge area, a photo booth and more kept the night lively. e live and silent auction featured items donated from local businesses. Beverage sponsors, including Southern Wine & Spirits, Hensley, Stella Artois, Peñasco Tequila, Wild Turkey and Skyy Vodka, offered an open bar throughout the evening ree military members were honored as Tillman Military Scholars at the event: Capt. Kent Davis, Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Gallagher and Sgt. Maggie Smith. e scholars will all receive funds to help them pursue their educational goals.
e Tillman Military Scholars program, created in 2008, helps
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recipients pursue higher education.
e scholarships are a central focus of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which has become a leader in providing resources and educational support to veterans, active service members and their dependents.
“ e Pat Tillman Foundation is proud to partner with AXA Advisors Southwest on this unique event, and we are honored to be selected to receive funds raised through its efforts,” said Marie Tillman, president of the Pat Tillman Foundation. “It is through the generosity of our donors that we are able to directly impact the lives of Tillman Military Scholars by providing the financial and educational resources needed to prevent undeserved debt, increase economic stability and establish a foundation for greater career opportunities.”
e other benefactor of the party— Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale—will be using funds for a variety of kids’ programs and materials.
“Events like these help to support more than 16,000 Valley kids involved with the clubs and their access to the arts; character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills and sports, fitness and recreation,” said Steve Davidson, president/CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.
e funds will help kids like 10-year-old Cali, who began coming to the club when her father took on an evening job. One of Cali’s favorite programs is SMART Girls, which gives her the opportunity to talk with other girls about peer pressure and “girl” issues that might not be the most comfortable topics to bring up with her dad, a single father. Funds donated via Weekend Jetaway will ensure that girls like Cali will always have programs dedicated to helping
them becoming strong, self-confident women.
Money raised will also help kids like 11-year-old Juaquin, a Boys & Girls Clubs veteran who is autistic and shy but has made friends and gained confidence during his time in the organization and is looking forward to joining the club’s Leaders in Training program as soon as he is old enough.
Funds raised will also help continue sports and fitness programs, homework assistance and much more.
e exclusive bash was also just plain fun—and “plane” fun for grand prize winner Jill Bower, who won the private plane getaway.
VIP ticket holders were treated to a special lounge and enjoyed tuna crudo, lamb meatballs and pistachio and chocolate cannoli from Executive Chef Christopher Nicosia of Sassi Scottsdale.
“We are thrilled to be meeting new people and helping such great causes, but I would be lying if I didn’t say we were pretty excited to cook in a private jet hangar,” Nicosia said.
Other culinary treats included filet mignon, braised pork belly with caramelized onions and au gratin potatoes from Dominick’s Steakhouse; almond ice cream with toffee brittle, pears and chocolate drizzle from Proof—An American Canteen and sushi from Sapporo Scottsdale.
Jill Bower won the grand prize of the night, a luxurious allinclusive, first-class trip for four on a private jet to Las Vegas.
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Allergies are Nothing to Sneeze At
By Tracy House
ere’s more to allergies than sniffles and sneezes. Allergies are not just a runny nose—virtually every aspect of the body can be affected.
Allergies affect at least two out of every 10 people and a person can be exposed to an allergen by inhaling it, getting it on or under the skin or swallowing it. Allergy symptoms can range from mild, almost unnoticeable but not feeling up to normal, to moderate including flu-like symptoms to severe in which symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable to debilitating.
Dr. Stuart Agren of Family Allergy Clinic, which serves the Valley, has been practicing for 28 years and he said he’s noticed that when he treats the environmental allergies, even though patients were complaining
initially about food allergies and discomfort from eating certain foods, the symptoms go away. at’s not always the case, he said, but he has a food allergy serum that he’s found effective.
“Often there’s a cross over between the dust, mold or pollen allergies, or environmental allergies, and foods. Either one can cause eczema, asthma, recurrent ear infections, those kinds of things and that can be caused by either side of the allergy spectrum from environmental, dust, mold, pollen, to food allergies,” Agren said. “We have been seeing that quite a bit.”
During the past 10 years, there has been an increase in food allergies that are related to peanuts and tree nuts, according to WebMD.com.
About 5 percent of children have clinically proven allergic reactions to food as opposed to food intolerances which are more common and include lactose intolerance.
Some of the common food allergies include peanuts (nuts), wheat and rice. Others can be eggs, milk and fish. Symptoms from food allergies range from mild
to severe including eczema, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hives, wheezing, asthma-like symptoms and even anaphylaxis.
Agren said a wheat allergy is difficult because it is in so many different foods—breakfast, breads, pastries— that kids may eat.
Children can get an allergy in their esophagus which results in not eating well because it hurts. Agren’s grandson went through multiple eating clinics as a result.
Agren explained allergies can present in infancy, which are related to eating disorders and eczema.
“When we treat the allergy well then the eczema goes away. ere are a lot of kids with eczema out there who are real head-scratchers for ... continues on page 10
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Is your kid a “cutie patootie?” Of course he is, so submit your baby, toddler or kid photos to the e Nearby News’ Scottsdale Moms section for a chance to win a restaurant gift certificate. Send highresolution 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.)
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dermatologists and they can’t really take care of that very well.” Agren said, “Eczema is an allergic disease and when we treat the allergy the eczema goes away.”
Diet and dust, mold and pollen can contribute to the eczema.
Asthma is another disease Agren mentioned that is largely allergic in origin and when that is treated, “We can get that to go away.”
It can come from foods or dust, molds and pollens. “When it’s welltreated we can make a big difference.”
According to Agren, it’s time to seek out an allergist based on severity and duration of symptoms.
“If the severity is about to take away quality of life and the duration is such that it’s goes through many months of the year, usually four months out of the year, if they exceed that they really need to be seen and treated for allergies.”
Family Allergy Clinic treats all ages, infancy to 90 years old. “We treat everybody,” Agren says. e clinic is located at 3048 E. Baseline Rd., Suite
122, Mesa . For more information call (480) 827-9945 or (877) 2763393 (877-2SNEEZE) or visit familyallergyclinic.com.
Tis’ the Season
See how seasonal allergies symptoms are reported in your area. From mild to severe, allergies in Arizona can be miserable.
Visit www.symptoms.webmd.com/ seasonal-allergy-map-tool/ to find out the allergy level for your area and what you can do to minimize your exposure to the triggers that bring about sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes.
Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and educator. She writes about motherhood, family, education, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at tracy@azmodernmom.com.
5. Poke a hole in the leaf and run your yarn through. Hang the leaf from one of your branches.
How to Create a Frugal and Fun Thankful Tree
If you want to show what you are thankful for this anksgiving in a way that is fun and frugal, why not consider a ankful Tree? A ankful Tree is easy to make and even more fun to create. It is a wonderful way to show what you are grateful for and even get your children in on the action. Plus, many of the items you need will already be in or around your home.
What You Need:
• A bundle of twigs or sticks from your yard (citrus branches work great for this)
• A large, empty can, bucket or milk jug
• Green, brown, yellow and red construction paper
• Scissors
• Markers
• Yarn
How to Make Your Tree
1. Place some sand or rocks in the bottom of the vessel of your choice.
2. Arrange the branches in the vessel so they are secure.
3. On your construction paper, make some leaf outlines. You can just freehand these if you wish or trace a real leaf or two. Cut out the tracing carefully until you have a dozen or so leaves of various colors and sizes.
4. On one leaf, write something you are thankful for. You can write several notes each day if you want. Have fun with this step!
6. Repeat these steps the next day. Ask everyone in your family to create leaves as well (this is fun and educational for the kids).
7. Over the course of several days, you will see your ankful Tree starting to form. It will become full and colorful, decorated with all of the people and things you are grateful for.
As anksgiving approaches, you will have a lovely, colorful fall tree that shows how appreciative you and your family are of the blessings in your life. is is a fun activity that your family can enjoy together, revisiting each night before you settle in for dinner or bedtime. Plus, you’ll have a beautiful anksgiving decoration to enjoy all month long!
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.
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Get your caboose out the door and head down to one of Scottsdale’s most unique attractions—McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. The park is a Scottsdale staple that first opened in October 1975 and has been entertaining kids and parents ever since. The park is open 363 days a year with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas, but don’t let that lead to you to believe they’re a bunch of bah, humbugs! McCormick-Stillman takes the holidays seriously. On December 9, the park will host a tree-lighting ceremony, including appearances from Tigger, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Scooby-Doo and of course the man of the season, Santa Claus. The holiday festivities run through December 30. Photos by Tiera Allen and Adam Moreno.
1. Upon arrival at the park, signs like this help guide visitors through the facility. 2. Alex Carillo plays with a wooden train set inside the gift shop. 3. A peek inside a replica of the first machine shop built in Scottsdale in 1930. 4. A 5/12 scale replica of a steam train takes passengers on a 12-minute ride around the park. 5. Children compete in the age-old game tug-of-war during a birthday party in the park. 6. Visitors learn about Arizona’s rich railroad history as they tour through the Roald Amundsen Pullman car which was used by two U.S. presidents early in the last century. 7. Matt supervises his son Miles and his nephew Brendan on the carousel 8. Tour guide and railroad enthusiast Bob Adler poses next to an antique railroad worker’s time clock. 9. A replica miniature Western town is one of the playgrounds inside the park. 10. Heat sensor hands allow visitors to start or light-up various parts of the model train displays. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Nov. 15-Dec. 15, 2013
1 “Fall into Safety” Community Expo
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Rancho Solano Preparatory School Ventura Campus, 9180 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: www.ranchosolano.com
The first Fall into Safety community expo offers tips important to everyday living and information about how to prepare for once-in-a-lifetime occurrences.
2 Book ‘Em Story Time
WHEN: Wednesdays, Nov. 20 and Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 941-2140
A member of the Scottsdale Police Department reads a story. Each child receives a snack and a new book is provided compliments of the department.
3 Storytime with Mother Goose: Fish Theme
WHEN: Tues., Nov. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Butterfly Wonderland MultiPurpose Room, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale
COST: $15 for parent and child with Founder’s Members/Annual Pass, and $20 for parent and child per class for general public; $5 additional sibling INFO: (480) 800-3000, ext. 207 or www.butterflywonderland.com
Mother Goose will read stories while sharing her magical coloring book and the letter of the day.
4 CC Shake, Rattle & Roll
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Library Storytime Room, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 312- READ (7323) Children will sing, move and groove to music during the 30-minute program.
5 Holiday Pet Festival
WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov
The annual Holiday Pet Festival will feature interactive activities, demonstrations, exhibitions and animals galore.
6 Jingle Hike to Santa
WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Pinnacle Peak Park, 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale
COST: $10 for residents per family; $15 for nonresidents per family; registration required
INFO: (480) 312-0990 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/pinnacle Enjoy a self-paced 1-mile round trip hike to visit Santa.
7 Scottsdale Concert Band
WHEN:. Sun., Dec. 8, at 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Saguaro High School Auditorium, 6250 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale COST: Free
INFO: (602) 327-3168 or www.scottsdaleconcertband.org
The 75-member ensemble will perform “Holiday Pops.” A Saxophone Ensemble will give a preconcert performance at 3 p.m.
8 Workshop: Art of Butterflies Class with Debra
WHEN: Tues., Dec. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Butterfly Wonderland MultiPurpose Room, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale
COST: $20 for parent and child per class for Founder’s Members/Annual Pass; $25 for parent and child per class for the general public INFO: (480) 800-3000, ext. 207 or www.butterflywonderland.com
Children ages 4 to 6 years old and their parents will explore different art mediums while drawing portraits of butterflies, ants, bees and fish.
9 Holiday Lights
WHEN: Fri., Dec. 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: Free admission; $3 train ride; $2 carousel rides; free for children younger than 3 with a paying adult INFO: (480) 312-2312 or www. scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/RailroadPark
A tree-lighting ceremony, entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus will be a part of the festivities.
10 The Holiday Concert
WHEN: Sun., Dec. 15, at 4 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: www.scottsdalephilharmonic.com The Scottsdale Philharmonic celebrates the spirit of the season.
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Pianist Lewis Still Finds Music Enjoyable
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
At age 78 with 80 albums under his belt, jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis still considers music his life.
“I love to perform and I love to practice and I love to rehearse,” Lewis said via telephone from his Chicagoarea home.
“It’s amazing that at this stage of the game, those things that bring me a lot of joy are performing, practicing and rehearsing—not necessarily in that order. Performing is probably No. 1 because in the performing arts, it’s great to have an audience to bounce your music off of. I get almost as much joy practicing alone on the piano as I do rehearsing with the band.”
Lewis will bring His Electric Band to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. On the docket are new tunes that he’s previewed recently. Some of the songs are so new that they have not been named.
“We have several new songs that we’re playing,” he said. “But then again,
we also understand that people like to hear some of the old favorites. ere will be a mix of the two.”
Lewis wrote the tunes with his relatively new band, which he called a fun bunch.
“ ey bring new ideas and lots of energy and they’re raring to go,” Lewis said with a laugh. “It’s fun. One of them calls me Mr. Lewis. I said, ‘You’re in my band, you don’t have to call me Mr. Lewis.’ He said, ‘Oh I do. Oh I do.’”
Lewis is “itching” to return to the studio with his new songs and his new band. After all these years, he still enjoys recording albums.
“It always has been, for some reason,” he said. “I know a lot of guys need an audience to perform.
“I think it has to do with what you’re performing with. When we’ve played the songs already and we know them very well, it’s like going in and playing them one more time. It’s not like having to learn a new song and record them. en it’s kind of tedious.”
Lewis’ formula has worked. So far in his career, he has earned seven gold records, as well as three Grammy Awards for “ e In Crowd,” “Hold It Right ere” and “Hang on Sloopy.” But Lewis never chased success, he said.
“I set out to be the best that I could be a playing the piano,” he said.
“To do that, I knew I had to learn it very well. I had great teachers early on.”
But, in his career, he has learned that success comes down to communicating with the audience.
“I was thinking about that at this stage in my life at 78 years old, I still get to do what I love to do and people pay me to do what I love to do, but I won’t let them know,” he said.
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Live Music
WHEN: Thursdays thru Saturdays, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Twisted Rose Winery and Eatery, 15040 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 104, Scottsdale
Owned by Frank and Candy Yaconis, Twisted Rose Winery and Eatery pairs hand-crafted wines, beers and martinis with twisted-up dishes that have a winecentric focus.
Goodguys Southwest Nationals
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 15, and Sat., Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free for children 6 and younger; $6 for children older than 6; $18 for adults. $5 parking fee.
INFO: (925) 838-9876, (480) 312-6802 or www.good-guys.com
The event will showcase more than 3,000 pre-1972 hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks, which also includes the “Goodguys Top 12 Cars of the Year” in the Street Rod Headquarters Champions Arena.
Arizona Season Finale 1
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO:(602) 992-2706 or (480) 312-6802
Collman Equestrian Productions will present Arizona Season Finale 1 for the first week of a two-week series showcasing beautiful horses and skilled competitors in hunter and jumper events.
Live
at the Quarter
WHEN: Saturdays Nov. 16 and Nov. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, 15279 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: (480) 270-8123 or www.scottsdalequarter.com
The Nov. 16 performers, Apple, play hits by The Beatles, complete with the classic style and look. The Nov. 23 act, Jared and the Mill, will bring a harmonious indie, folk rock sound.
Appaloosa Fall Book Sale
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Appaloosa Library Meeting
Room, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr., Scottsdale
COST: Free admission
INFO: (480) 312-7323 or http://library.scottsdaleaz.gov/
The annual fall used book sale will feature hidden gems at rock-bottom places.
The Mac & Cheese Throwdown 2013
WHEN: Sun., Nov. 17, at 4 p.m.
WHERE: Renegade by MOD, 9343 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
COST: $22
INFO: (480) 200-2766 or http://girlmeetsfork.com/events/maccheese-throwdown-2013/ This event is open to mac and cheese lovers 21 years of age and older. Up to 10 restaurants will participate in the battle of the mac. Event attendees can purchase $1 “People’s Choice” tickets and stuff the ballot boxes of their favorite chef.
Know About Nature: Birds and Bees and Flowers and Trees
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Arabian Library Meeting Room 1, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-7323 or http://library.scottsdaleaz.gov/
Join the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy for a 45-minute presentation to learn what is unique and living in your own backyard. The living treasures of
Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a nearly 28,000-acre urban preserve that is home to hundreds of species of plants and animals, many of them unique to the Sonoran Desert.
Ask the Scottsdale Healthcare Expert: On Sound Footing: The Health of Your Feet
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Barnes & Noble, 10500 N. 90th St., Scottsdale
COST: Free INFO: (480) 391-0048
Dr. Todd Lamster, DPM, will discuss the kinds of foot problems that are affecting millions. The special event will teach attendees about prevention and treatment options for common foot conditions, heel pain and nail and skin disorders.
Capt. Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords: Endeavor to Succeed
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 22, at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $59 to $89
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
On Jan. 8, 2011, Capt. Mark Kelly faced the toughest challenge of his life when his wife, now-former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was almost assassinated. Kelly will discuss his love and devotion to his family, which is the foundation of true success. Proceeds from this event benefit the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona.
The Scottsdale Senior Academy
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 27, from 1 to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Library Silver Room, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 312-7323 or jamesmcgovern22@yahoo.com
The Scottsdale Senior Academy arranges for seniors to meet in group of two to five to study community issues and report proposed resolutions in newspapers, meetings and other forums.
The Capitol Steps
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 29, at 8 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $39 to $69
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
In its annual Thanksgiving weekend show, The Capitol Steps put the “mock” in democracy. The group’s smart and irreverent political satire pokes fun at all sides of the issue, from left to right, with fresh, up-to-theminute material inspired by the latest headlines, scandals and more.
Holiday ArtWalk
WHEN: Thurs., Dec. 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Main Street and Marshall Way in Downtown Scottsdale, Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: www.scottsdalegalleries.com
Hundreds of fine artists are featured by Scottsdale galleries during the holidays and the Holiday ArtWalk serves as a sparkling showcase for the entire Art District.
Ribbons & Bows Small Works Show
WHEN: Sat., Dec. 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: On The Edge Gallery, 7050 5th Ave., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 265-8991 or www.ontheedgegallery.com
On The Edge Gallery presents Ribbons & Bows Small Works Show, opening on Dec. 5 for the Holiday ArtWalk and continuing through Dec. 24. Gallery artists will exhibit “Miniature Masterpieces” for the holidays, many already trimmed with ribbons and bows, ready for holiday gift-giving.
than 16 will receive a free $10 Morning Squeeze gift card.
Carols and Candlelight Dinner
WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Terravita Country Club, 34034 N. 69th Way, Scottsdale
COST: $85
INFO: www.carolsandcandlelight.com
The evening will feature cocktails and light hors d’ouevres, an elegant dinner, an assortment of deserts and a champagne toast. Proceeds from the annual Carols and Candlelight event and raffle will help provide funds for activities for kids going through the transplant process.
Talk Cinema
WHEN: Tues., Dec. 10, at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
COST: $19
INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Audience members will have the opportunity to be the critics at a sneak preview film series that screens award-winning indie and foreign films before their theatrical release. Besides the screenings, the event features a moderated conversation hosted by distinguished guest speakers.
True Music Festival
WHEN: Sat., Dec. 14, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
COST: $70 to $146
INFO: www.TrueMusicFestival.com
True Music Festival is said to be one of the largest multi-genre single music festival in the Valley of the Sun. It features spotlight acts Bassnectar, The Flaming Lips, Wiz Khalifa, Capital Cities, Griz and Lord Huron.
Scramble to the Top of Camelback Mountain
WHEN: Saturdays, Dec. 7, Jan. 4 and Feb. 1, at 8 a.m.,
WHERE: Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trailhead, 4233 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 945-4669 or www.morningsqueeze.com
The first person to scramble his or her way to the top of Camelback Mountain will win a free Morning Jolt protein shake for a year (one per week). The first 40 adults and first 20 kids younger
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall near Salt River Fields, Ventura Grill is no ordinary sports bar.
Sure it has wings, chicken strips and potato skins, but the selection of food— and the comfortable atmosphere—goes beyond that.
On a recent lunch visit, we tried the medium spicy boneless wings ($8.99) as an appetizer and they were abounding with flavor. e dish—which comes in mild, medium, hot, “insane” or barbecue honey flavors—were a little spicy for medium, but pleasurable nonetheless. e Buffalo sauce was generous, as were the sides of ranch dressing.
For the main course, I tried the Asian chicken salad. With greens adorned with succulent sweet and sour chicken, plump orange segments,
sliced roasted almonds, tomatoes and sesame dressing, the salad was plentiful. e orange segments were from full-sized oranges, instead of the usual mandarins. e sesame dressing was a tad watery; it could have been thicker. But overall, the salad was a hit.
My husband, on the other hand, went for heavier fare—the 10-ounce, appropriately dubbed “Baseball Top Sirloin” ($14.99), customized with sauteed mushrooms ($1.29). e medium-well-cooked steak was thick and juicy, not overly done. e meat was lean and perfectly seasoned.
As a side, we shared the tater tots basket ($4.49) and that’s something to write home about. ey were crunchy, firm and light—not the typical frozenfood variety. Other sides on the menu include traditional French fries, sweet
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potato fries (which seemed to be a hit with diners), rosemary parmesan fries, house salad, fresh fruit, cole slaw, cottage cheese or onion rings ($1 additional).
Specials are aplenty. Happy hour is set for 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and “Prime Rib Saturdays” features a dinner with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables ($16.99).
Sundays are dubbed “Hospitality Night” with daily drink specials for those working in the industry. ere’s something to be said about the atmosphere as well. Inside, the restaurant is airy and bright, with
plenty of televisions to catch the latest sports action on MLB Network, NFL Sunday Pass, NBA League Pass and NHL Center Ice.
It is even comfortable outside, as it shaded and misted during the summertime. It’s a great spot to grab a bite to eat before Arizona Diamondbacks or Colorado Rockies Spring Training games.
Ventura Grill
9261 E. Via de Ventura Scottsdale 85258 (480) 278-7061 www.venturagrill.com
What’s Cooking?
By Jan D’Atri
Osso Buco
November kicks off the holiday season in earnest. It’s all about planning for anksgiving, family gatherings and get-togethers with friends. is is the time we start going through our favorite recipes to decide which ones are feast-worthy and fabulous.
When I think of feast-worthy and fabulous, I go right to my momma’s recipe for Osso Buco, a wonderful Italian dish of braised veal shanks in a delicious glaze of simmered wine, vegetables and fresh herbs. Osso Buco literally means “bone with a hole” and in that hole is the most scrumptious marrow that I’ve always thought to be the caviar of the veal shank! is dish is considered to be a bit of a delicacy in many fine dining establishments, so I always giggle when I think of my momma’s story about Osso Buco’s humble beginnings in her life.
I would have never imagined in a million years, that Osso Buco would become such a fancy dish on many expensive restaurant menus because, as a young girl growing up in Venice, Italy, I remember my mother returning from the local butcher with free veal shank bones. Why? Because he couldn’t sell them, so he would give them away! We would use them for soup bones and my six sisters and I would always fight over who was going to be lucky enough to suck out the marrow from those delicious bones! Here I am today, sharing a recipe for a truly gourmet dish. I think you will love it, and I wish you luck getting to the bone marrow first! It’s one of my favorite family recipes and a wonderful comfort-food dish to have on hand for the cooler weather and warm and inviting holidays ahead. So let the holiday season begin with big blessings to all of you!
Osso Buco
Ingredients
4 large veal shanks (10-12 oz. each)
1 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups red wine
2 medium carrots, diced
1 large sweet yellow onion, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1 small sprig of rosemary plus 1 sprig for garnish
2 cups beef consume or broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Directions
Dredge veal shanks in flour, patting down to coat. In a Dutch oven or deep heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and brown shanks on all sides. Add wine and continue cooking over low heat until wine evaporates. Add in carrots, onion,
celery, garlic, tomatoes, basil, parsley, rosemary and beef broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for two to three hours, adding more stock or water if shanks begin to get dry or stick to pot. Shanks are done when they are tender but not falling apart. Remove shanks onto a platter and pour sauce from the skillet over the shanks and serve. (Sauce should be a thick glaze.) Garnish with fresh parsley and sprig of rosemary. Serve with risotto or pasta. Serves four.
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Crease Liberty Offers Freedom From Ill-Fitting Trousers
Jeffrey Roberts opened Crease Liberty in January 2012 with one goal in mind: to help men of all shapes and sizes look terrific in trousers.
To make this possible, Roberts said his store, which is located in the Seville shopping center in Scottsdale, has at least 1,000 pairs of high quality, stylish and welltailored trousers in stock at all times. Roberts imports the trousers from the Gardeur and Hiltl companies in Germany, where, he said, they are “still old-fashioned enough” to make varieties of trousers with different rises.
Crease Liberty has at least 1,000 pairs of trousers in stock at all times, meaning most men can be fit right off the rack.
measure and fit a man into a pair of trousers, Roberts says it is not unusual for the customer to comment that he is not used to actually feeling the fabric against his body.
“In my experience with these two product lines, I have found that they solve all sorts of problems for men, and that they allow us to fit most people,” Roberts said.
In the vast majority of cases, they can fit men right off the rack.
“For many men, they are not aware that these products are there and that they even need them.”
e main problem with the domestic trousers that are available in most retail or big-box stores, Roberts explained, is that they are made and marketed based primarily on their waist size. In most cases, this leads to pants that are too baggy in the hips, thighs and rear end.
“Today in America, retail stores are not trained to have inventory to fit all individuals,” he said.
“In the old days, we had short rise, long rise and many other types of trousers that would accommodate all body types, but today most trousers are made with a ‘one rise fits all’ approach that doesn’t work,” he said.
“In addition, full baggy jeans and pleated trousers are not part of current fashion.”
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“We do a lot of teaching about the trousers, and train our customers to purchase the product the way it was meant to be sold.”
While most guys might not realize that their trousers are not looking as good as they can and should, Roberts said their wives are definitely aware of it.
“We hear a lot of complaints from the wives. ey will say things like ‘look at my husband—the back of his pants look terrible!’”
Once they see their husband emerge from the dressing room in a pair of pants that fits, Roberts said women are not shy about voicing their approval.
“Wives will say ‘Honey, I’ve never seen a pair of pants look so good on you.’”
Roberts said he enjoys seeing the smiles on his customers’ faces, when they realize how wonderful they look in their trousers.
“We hear a lot of ‘Wow, that really is great,’ and ‘ is looks wonderful.’ We see that ‘a-ha!” moment over and over.”
Crease Liberty is located at 7001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 177 in Scottsdale. For more information, call (480) 3251035 or visit www.creaseliberty.com.
By Meghan McCoy
Homehelper Consultants owner
With the help of fellow Horizon High School grads, a Scottsdale businessman has found success in short sales. But it took a few wrong turns to find his true career path.
Brian Gubernick moved to Scottsdale with his parents from Pennsylvania in 1987 when he was 8 years old. More than 20 years later, he opened an office for his business, Homehelper Consultants, in his old stomping grounds.
“ e office I am sitting in right now is where I used to ride my bike,” he said. “Where my wife and I live today is a quarter mile from the high school we attended.”
After graduating from Horizon High School, Gubernick attended school in New Hampshire and then transferred to University of San Diego, where he
earned his accounting degree in 2001. He yearned to become an accountant because it was the most competitive major in business school.
“Like many accounting students, I signed with an accounting firm,” the 34-year-old said about his junior year in Phoenix.
“I loved the degree. I hated the work. Me as an accountant, it just didn’t work out. I knew within two weeks it was not a long career. e typical behavior of an accountant couldn’t be more opposite than mine. Climbing the corporate ladder wasn’t for me. I wanted to blaze my own trail.”
Gubernick said he wanted to be responsible for his own income and pay raises. So he went out on his own.
In mid-2006, Gubernick, like many
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others at the time, found himself with a property that was upside down. For an intense 48 hours, he weighed his options. Eventually, he spoke to the bank, sold the property, and agreed upon less money for the loan he had signed, creating a short sale.
“I started telling my industry peers what had happened to me. Sure enough they found themselves in the same predicament,” he said.
e following February, he launched a real estate team, which focused on helping individuals who also found their properties upside down.
“ e unique thing about my team is many members are guys and girls I went to school with,” he said.
His first employee was a 17-year-old senior who he recruited as an intern from the high school.
“He did everything for me...just me and him with a phone,” he said. “Now he is a Realtor himself. He is doing great.”
His team is now comprised of five
others who attended Horizon High School. Six years after forming his company, Gubernick and Homehelper Consultants have completed 1,500 short sales in Scottsdale as well as Bellevue, Wash., Beaverton, Ore., and Birmingham, Mich. He has 27 people on his team nationwide.
Gubernick said the short sale market is quieting down in the Scottsdale area.
“Locally the market shifted quite a bit,” he said. “Only about a third of our properties are short sale.”
Recently, Gubernick decided to add another service. A 14-foot moving truck was purchased to help service the Scottsdale community. Local charities and organizations have used the truck for such things as moving items out of a house for a family in need, as well as transporting equipment for a high school.
“If it makes an impact and helps the community and gets our name out there then by all means,” he said. For more information, visit myfreemove.com.
To learn more about the business, visit www.homehelperconsultants.com. It is located at 7721 E. Gray Rd., Suite 101, in Scottsdale.
By Lynette Carrington
SYNCD-N Brings the Joy of Tandem Bicycles To You
From a very young age, just about everyone learns to ride a bike and, for many, the joy of bicycling continues for a lifetime. VyaTek Sports has just launched a new division entitled SYNCD-N that conducts one-of-akind events involving the trial of highperformance tandem bicycles.
Owners Howard and Dawn Lindsay are excited to share the benefits that tandem biking provides. SYNCD-N has brought a unique concept to the market.
“VyaTek has been developing highend sports equipment for 15 years, with leading brands such as Wilson (racquets), Louisville Slugger (bats), Titus (single bikes) and Santana Cycles (tandems),” said Howard Lindsay, VyaTek/SYNCD-N president. “We noted the challenges consumers face when considering tandems and decided to fill the void with SYNCD-N, offering a ‘try-before-you-buy’ option.”
SYNCD-N debuted Oct. 13 at the Tour de Scottsdale.
“ e business is all about mobile,” noted Lindsay.
SYNCD-N brings the bikes and the experience to the customer with a mobile unit located away from cars and traffic. Couples get to experience the fun of riding tandems in a safe and memorable way. Each event includes a custom fitting, safety gear and briefing, tandem rental and food and beverage.
SYNCD-N tandem rides visit the Scottsdale Greenbelt area and Tempe Town Lake.
Pricing starts at $79 per couple for a 90-minute Coffee Ride. A 2.5-hour Lunch Ride is $119 per couple and a four-hour Taste of Tandems is $229.
“Taste of Tandems is a Saturday event and is a nonguided ride,” said Lindsay. “People can try all the bikes in our demo fleet, including road, cycle-cross and mountain bike tandems and ride them in different scenic locations.”
location and we’ll feed them.”
“ e conversion rate for people that try ‘tandeming’ is incredibly high,” explained Lindsay. So, SYNCD-N offers participants the chance to apply their event fee toward the purchase of any tandem.
“Dawn and I think that tandems are ‘marriage makers,’” explained Lindsay. “You have to communicate and let the other partner know what you’re doing, work together and be respectful of the other person’s position and perspective. It’s a mirror of what makes a healthy relationship.”
Lindsay has been working in the tandem industry for 13 years as a technology supplier to several leading brands, including Santana, Davinci and Ventana.
is experience, along with the couple being avid bikers themselves, makes the Lindsays dynamic advocates for the sport of tandem biking.
“We started tandeming several years because we wanted to spend time together, but riding single bikes was miserable. He was stronger and faster than I was so one of us was unhappy,” said Dawn Lindsay, with a laugh. “So we started out tandeming and now I can keep up with him. All I have to do is tailgate.”
“We provide a sack lunch and they can go have a picnic somewhere, or they can come back and join us at our base
For additional information, call 1-855-5-TANDEM or visit www. trytandems.com to reserve space for an upcoming tandem event.
