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PublisherJoe Orr
EditorCurt Blakeney
Art Direction & DesignDara Fowler
Senior & Lifestyle EditorLynette Carrington
Associate EditorI.R. Hunthausen
Health & Wellness EditorDr. Mayur Dev
Copy EditorChristina Fuoco-KarasinskiTeresa Gardner
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WebsiteDavid Carrington
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Keeping it cool in summer
Hello readers! Welcome to another issue of Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine (AZSAL).
Well, here it is … summer has finally arrived. We have Memorial Day to look forward to, the
Fourth of July is just around the corner, and yes, what we are all dreading … the intense
summer heat is here. Ugh!
But, I guess since we are so spoiled for almost seven months a year with great weather, we
really can’t complain too much. Jumping in a pool, doing fun things indoors and cruising one
of the Valley’s beautiful lakes is on everybody’s “staying cool” list. And in this issue of AZSAL,
we’re taking you to the local lakes and even a dude ranch in Tucson. All are great options to
keep our core temperatures down.
If you like comedy, we are featuring one of the best writers and comics in the business today.
Greg Fitzsimmons is coming to Stand Up Live in June and you can’t miss his show. He’s a
stellar talent and such a great writer! Can you say four Emmy’s?
We are proud to bring you two of the Valley’s best steak and seafood restaurants: Mastro’s
Ocean Club and Fleming’s. Whether you are “team surf” or “team turf,” we have put the
spotlight on the crème de la crème of dining establishments. What magazine delivers
off-road truck racing, great Valley success stories and SpongeBob SquarePants all in one
issue? AZSAL does!
Our revamped website is nearing completion and we will be bringing you more features,
more fun, more food and more fabulosity. Also, starting with this issue, we are going to be
rewarding our loyal readers by giving away a jet-ski rental for two from our new ad partner
AZ Xtreme. Simply text “azsal” to 60259 or email me by directly with what page the ad is on
and I will randomly draw one name from all the correct entries received by the end of June.
Now that’s a good Cup-o-Joe!
Now keep reading …
Best,
Joe Orr, [email protected]
Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine is printed on20% recycled (10% post-consumerwaste) paper. All inks used contain a percentage of soy base.Our printer meets or exceeds all ResourceConservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards.
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Restaurant ReviewMastro’s Ocean ClubFleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
GolfBoccieri Golf Performance CenterGolf Gear Guide
AZSAL MVP
TravelWhite Stallion Ranch in Tucson
WheelsDodge Charger
ComedyComic Greg Fitzsimmons
SpotlightShadow Beverages and Snacks
Good HealthKid Smart Eating Tips
Fit & TrimExercise DVDs
Self & BodySkincare 101
SpotlightDon Willis of Storage West
AZSAL Was There
On the cover:Offroad racer Corry WellerPhoto by Peter Vander Stoep
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New ASU Era Begins With High Expectations for Todd GrahamThe new head football coach of Arizona State is attempting to elevate a program from mediocrity to the Pac-12 elite
No Road? No Problem!Off-road racer Corry Weller creates her own path
Good as GoldArizona Diamondbacks’ first baseman PaulGoldschmidt hopes to carry over his momentuminto 2012
Lake Lovers’ Ultimate ListValley area lakes make a huge splash with localslooking for summer relief
From Paradise Valley to Pineapple under the SeaFormer Arizona resident Derek Iversen writes itlike he remembers it for SpongeBob SquarePants
ADHD’s New OpponentPeaceful Warrior Center’s Mental and MartialEnrichment Program
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RECIPES OF THE MONTH
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FAVORITE LUNCH STOP: Gandolfo’s New York Deli
WE RECENTLY STOPPED INTO GANDOLFO’S DELI in search of a great lunch sandwich. The diversity of the
menu at Gandolfo’s is so impressive, it took three of us to sample the offerings. After much debate, we
had our top three sandwiches: 1. I Love New York — warm corned beef and pastrami piled high
with Swiss cheese, spicy mustard and Russian dressing on a soft rye bread. Incredible.
2. Dagwood — roast beef, turkey, ham and corned beef served with cheddar, lettuce,
tomato, onion, pickle, mayo and spicy mustard on a hero roll. A truly indulgent delight.
3. Little Italy — ham, salami, pepperoni and provolone served with lettuce,
tomato, onion, mayo, and oil & vinegar on a hero roll. If you like
Italian subs, you’ll love the Little Italy. If you’re in the East Valley,
and are looking for a great lunch spot, try Gandolfo’s. Oh, they
also make a mean breakfast sandwich.
744 W. Elliot Rd., #101, Tempe.
www.gandolfosdeli.com
THE PIONEERING SPIRIT
Ingredients:
• 1½ parts Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
• 2 parts pear juice
• ½ part agave nectar
• 1 part lemon juice
Preparation
Shake all ingredients on ice
and strain into a chilled
cocktail glass. Garnish with
a lemon peel.
PENDLETON SAGEBRUSH
Ingredients:
• 3 parts Pendleton Whisky
• 1 part triple sec
• 1 part fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 part fresh squeezed lime juice
• Top off with ginger ale
Preparation
Muddle sage leaf with orange slice in
glass; add liquids; pour into old
fashioned glass; garnish with an
orange slice and a sage leaf
PHOTOS BY KRISTIN MOORE
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ARIZONA OLYMPIC HOPEFUL
TUCSON NATIVE AND GT BMX RIDER CORBEN SHARRAH is one of the top
up-and-coming stars in BMX racing. The 20-year-old has already tallied
multiple USA Cycling BMX National Championships and is recognized as one
of the very best in the world. This June 16, Sharrah heads to the U.S. Olympic
Training Center in Chula Vista, California for Olympic trials. And he’ll be riding
his favorite BMX bike, the GT Speed Series Pro XXL.
“I’ve loved GT from when I was a young boy,” Sharrah said. “They are the
best, and I want to be the best.”
Sharrah has nothing but Gold on the mind and hopes that success
at the Olympic Trials will help springboard him to a podium finish this
coming August. The 2012 Olympic Games are scheduled for July 27 –
August 12 in London.
“Simply put, I’m here to represent Arizona and to bring home the
gold baby,” Sharrah said.
CORBEN SHARRAH CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• 2010 American Bicycle Association Rookie Pro of the Year
• 2009 USA Cycling National BMX Champion, 17-18 expert, Desoto, Texas
• 1st place - 2009 national rankings, amateur
• 2nd place - 2010 UCI BMX Supercross, time trial, Madrid, Spain
• 3rd place - 2010 UCI BMX Supercross, Copenhagen, Denmark
• 5th place - 2010 UCI BMX Supercross, overall
PHOTO BY TOMMY KOWALSKI
BALLET ARIZONA, IN COLLABORATION WITH DESERT BOTANICAL
GARDEN, is proud to introduce Topia, a world premiere
production by Ballet Arizona’s Artistic Director Ib Andersen.
Performances of Topia are scheduled for May 2 – 26, 2012 at
the Desert Botanical Garden during sunset. Tickets are avail-
able through ticketmaster.com or by calling the Ballet Arizona
box office at 602-381-1096. Reserved tables will be available
for $50 and general seating for $39. Exclusive pricing is
available for Desert Botanical Garden members and Ballet
Arizona subscribers.
Topia will challenge each audience member to see world-
class ballet and a world-class garden in a new light. With its
revolutionary performance space, spanning 80 feet wide, and
positioned against the dramatic backdrop of the Papago
Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden, Topia will present a unique
perspective of dance and the natural beauty of Arizona.
Inspired by the landscaping techniques of ancient
cultures, Mr. Andersen’s vision will move all to contemplate
the vastness of desert life and the struggle to express those
contemplations in a singular space.
“It’s a little bit like when you are looking at a landscape,”
he said. “If you are watching the Grand Canyon, you only take
one section at a time. I want to make a ballet where you
actually can’t get all of it in at the same time, but if you look
anywhere on that stage, there will be something to see.
So it’s completely insane what I am doing and definitely a
huge challenge.”
For more information, visit www.balletaz.org.
BALLET ARIZONA’S TOPIATO DEBUT
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Stumped on what to give your pop this Father's Day? For all those sacrifices he made, isn’t
he worth more than a tie or a box of chocolates? Have no fear. Here is a list of Father's Day
gift ideas sure to please — and they’re all under $60.
1. Irish Spring just launched a new body wash, Irish Spring Clear & Fresh Skin. It’s the first mass
male body wash to treat and help prevent breakouts with 2% salicylic acid, the leading
acne-fighting ingredient. $4.99
2. Get dad a cool looking pair of designer prescription sunglasses. GlassesUSA.com is the
premier online destination for prescription optical needs. Equipped with expert professional
staff and frame stocks that are stored in-house, GlassesUSA provides not
only the finest quality glasses, but also prompt processing times. By cutting
out the middleman, glasses are produced and shipped to you in the shortest
time span possible. Many styles under $60; www.GlassesUSA.com
3. The Halsa Mat allows dad to relax and unwind quickly any day of the year. A
modern take on the beds of nails yogis used thousands of years ago to
naturally stimulate the release of endorphins and oxytocin, the body’s own
pain relief hormone, the Halsa Mat consists of 8,820 spikes that stimulate
your body’s acupressure points. Simply lying on the mat for ten minutes
yields the benefits of increased blood circulation, lower blood pressure and
increased nutrient delivery throughout the body. $29.95; www.halsamat.com
4. Stickr Pockets are the latest innovative product from the creative minds at
Butch & Harold. A great way to declutter, Stickr Pockets allow dad to display
many things that he couldn't post to a wall before, like concert tickets,
photos or letters. Each kit includes three 10.5" x 10.5" pockets, three
nameplates and a dry erase marker to personalize each pocket. $14.95;
www.butchandharold.com
5. The garage is dad’s domain, so let him show who’s boss with the My
Garage Personalized Doormat. The doormat measures 18" x
24" and is rubber-backed so it won’t slide. Custom printed so
dad can show off his favorite room in the house. $24.95;
www.theanniversaryrose.com
6. Leading the fight for comfortable, lightweight shoes that don’t cause
pain is the Neat Zori Orthotic Sandal. Neat Zoris deliver stabilizing insoles for
enhanced foot support. Providing proven orthotic benefits, including support for
metatarsal, arch and heel, these slip-ons look great in red or tan. $55; www.neatfeat.com
7. Nothing goes with sports on TV and a cold beer like Virginia Cocktail peanuts, hand-
prepared from the fertile fields of Virginia where the world's finest peanuts grow.
Available in sea salt, jalapeño, toffee, Cajun, chocolate and unsalted flavors. Available in
a 10-ounce gift bundle with three cans. $27; www.mvsbest.com
8. He taught you the difference between a phillips-head and flathead as well as a first
down and touchdown. This Father's Day, say "thank you" with the Sprinkles DAD box!
With flavors including Peanut Butter Chip, Red Velvet, Black & White and Vanilla Milk
Chocolate cupcakes, you’ll be sure to satisfy his sweet tooth. Available June 15 - 17.
$39; www.sprinkles.com or visit the Scottsdale store at Scottsdale Rd. and Camelback.
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“SHUFFLE,” THE TALE OF A MAN that begins to experience his life out of order, took
home best picture at the 2012 Phoenix Film Festival’s Awards Ceremony on Sunday,
April 1. The film, which stars TJ Thyne, also picked up the award for best director, which
went to Kurt Kuenne. The Cox Audience Award, given to the film that received the
highest grade from festival goers, went to Gary King’s “How Do You Write a Joe
Schermann Song,” which also earned King the Dan Harkins Breakthrough Filmmaker
Award. Other notable awards given out included Best Documentary, won by “We Run
Sh*t,” and Best Ensemble to the film “Searching for Sonny.” “Sonny” writer, Andrew
Disney, also picked up the Festival’s Best Screenwriter Award. From the International
Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival, which featured some of the best genre specific cinema
from around the world, “Pig” won for best sci-fi feature, and “It’s in the Blood” took
home the award for best horror feature. "I was blown away by the quality of films this
year,” said festival director Jason Carney. “In our twelve years of existence, this is the
best lineup that we've had. Congratulations to the filmmakers.”
Results of 2012 Phoenix Film Festival
LEGENDARY ROCKERS VAN HALEN will make a tour stop through Phoenix at US Airways Center on Saturday, June 16. The band is nearly back
to its original form, minus bass player Michael Anthony, who’s been replaced by Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang. But Eddie Van Halen and David
Lee Roth have set aside their differences to not only tour, but record a new album, "A Different Kind of Truth," the first Van Halen album with
Roth on the mic since "1984." Alex Van Halen still mans the drums.
If the guys can manage to stay together long enough to reach Phoenix, expect them to crank
out old Van Halen classics like "Running with the Devil," "Jamie's Cryin'," "You Really Got Me," "Ain't
Talkin' 'Bout Love," "Everybody Wants Some," "Unchained," "And The Cradle Will Rock," "Beautiful Girls,"
"Mean Street," "Somebody Get Me A Doctor," "Jump," "Panama," "Hot For Teacher," "I'll Wait," and new
songs like “Tattoo” and “She’s the Woman.”
Interestingly, ‘70’s and ‘80’s Soul/disco era superstars Kool & the Gang (sans lead singer JT Taylor)
will open for Van Halen in Phoenix and other select cities. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
VAN HALEN TO ROCK PHOENIX
Some of the 2012 Phoenix Film Festival award winners:
International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Fest Awards
Best Sci-Fi Short Film: Secret Identity
Best Sci-Fi Feature Film: Pig
Best Horror Short Film: Brutal Relax
Best Horror Feature Film: It’s In The Blood
Short Film Awards
Best Grade/HS Short Film: Trolley
Best College Short Film: The Life Smugglers
Best Arizona Short Film: Parallax
Best Documentary Short Film: Sacred Poison
Best Live Action Short Film: Play By Play
Best Animated Short Film: Masks
Feature Film Awards
Dan Harkins Breakthrough Filmmaker Award:
Gary King, How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song
Best Documentary: We Run Sh*t
Best Ensemble: Searching for Sonny
Best Director: Kurt Kuenne, Shuffle
Best Screenwriting: Andrew Disney, Searching for Sonny
Cox Audience Award: How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song
Best Picture: Shuffle
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Conserve Insight Energy Use MonitorThe Belkin Conserve Insight Energy Cost
Monitor helps you measure the true impact of
your energy use on your utility bill — and the envi-
ronment. Find out how much energy your devices really
use, including watts, the cost of operation, and the amount of
carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. At a glance you can see exactly
how much electricity is used by devices like computers, televisions,
kitchen appliances and more. $29; www.belkin.com
Monster NCredible NTune HeadphonesNick Cannon knows sound. That's why he brought his NCredible ideas to Monster.
With these on-ear headphones, Monster cranked up the detail, dropped the bass to
a low, powerful rumble, and made it all distortion-free. The new headphones combine
superior performance and style with fun, common-sense convenience features, all in
a hip, compact package. It's the experience you want: NCredible sound, an NCredible
look, at an NCredible value. $149.95; www.monstercable.com
K-Swiss Blade-Max EndureThe Blade-Max Endure
Men's running shoes offer
serious stability and cushioning
in a lightweight (10.5 ounces)
package. SuperFoam technolo-
gy and GuideGlide construction
provide an amazingly comfort-
able ride. SeamFree technology
ensures a snug fit so you can
focus on getting the most from
your workout.
$100; www.kswiss.com
LooftlighterThe Looftlighter from Sweden is the cleanest,
quickest, safest and easiest way to light your
grills, smokers and fire pits. This unique gadget
might resemble a hairdryer on steroids, but merely
touch the tip of a Looftlighter to wood or coals for
15 seconds, withdraw it about six inches to allow
warm air to blow onto the glowing embers and
within a minute a crackling fire will appear.
The patented hot airstream firing process
eliminates the need for smelly lighter fluids.
$79.95; www.looftlighter.com
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Oakley Polarized TwentyOakley puts some serious mojo into these
retro-meets-revolutionary sunglasses. The
Polarized Twenty brings the sure grip of
Unobtainium components to active lifestyles,
and it takes clarity and comfort along for the
ride. Sleek contours of durable O Matter frame material
are matched with premium optics to turn sunglasses into a
performance essential and a statement of style. $180; www.oakley.com
Jungle Gym XTSuitable for everyone — from
beginners to professional athletes
— Jungle Gym allows you to use
your own body weight for an
amazing set of exercises that work
you from head to toe. Challenge
your upper body with push-ups,
tricep layouts, chest flys, dips and
chin-ups. Push the limits of your
lower body with hip extensions, leg
curls, squats and lunges. And get a
rock-hard core with incline planes,
knees-to-elbows and roll-outs. $49;
www.lifelineusa.com
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Sure Fit Slip CoverTired of that worn-out sofa? Slipcovers, the budget-friendly solution for a quick
home makeover, have steadily been a growing trend with the increase of colors,
styles, materials and fashion- forward offerings over the years. With Twill Supreme
universal seat cover, place the cushions in a continuous cushion cover, zip close and
enjoy a semi-custom look. Tough twill stands up to kids and pets. Wrinkle resistant
and machine washable for easy care. $109; www.surefit.net
Louisville Slugger Z-100 Balanced Softball BatGo deep with the new 2012 Louisville Slugger Z1000 Slowpitch Softball Bat. Two-piece fully composite design uses Louisville
Slugger’s LS-2X technology, which brings strength and durability — but still remains lightweight. Balanced swing weight
provides maximum swing speed. S1 iD Barrel Technology lets the barrel flex to its maximum allowable performance. $299;
www.slugger.com
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Black and Decker Cordless Hand VacThe Black & Decker CHV1510 15.6-Volt Cordless Hand Vac has 50% more reach than the
previous Dustbuster design for less bending and better accessibility. Lightweight and
portable for quick clean-ups. The rotating, slim nozzle targets dirt in tight spaces. Brush
and crevice tool accessories are located on-board, so there are no loose items to misplace.
Cyclonic action spins dust and debris away from the filter so suction power stays strong.
$45; www.blackanddecker.com
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Petmate Dog SofaKeep your favorite pooch comfortable and content, and off your leather sofa, with the
Petmate Dog Sofa with Bonus Pillow. This cute bed with decorative trim, suede bolster and
gusset is non-skid on the bottom and filled with high-loft polyester fiber for additional
comfort. It’s made of synthetic sheepskin and suede and is machine washable for easy
care. $19.99; www.petmate.com
New Balance M1080The men's New Balance 1080 delivers the plushest ride possible. Modernized,
pliable upper assures you that your feet will be held securely, gently and
comfortably for the long run. The breathable mesh upper has
welded seams (no sewing) to reduce weight and prevent
chafing. Lightweight at 12 ounces, but extremely durable
and stylish. $134.95; www.newbalance.com
Brainstring RevengeRecent Toys debuted the
Brainstring ‘R’; untangle the
knot with a 360° spin that
will have you on the ropes.
This “twisted” brainteaser
for adults and children ages
7 and up is perfect for those
who enjoy problem solving
and good old-fashioned fun
— no strings attached. Twist,
turn, stretch and slide the
puzzle in all directions to
unravel the tightly wound
knot. Once the strings are
completely separated, the
puzzle is solved.
$16.99; www.recenttoys.com
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Dog-E-Glow LED Collar and LeashYou can show off your school’s colors … and so can your
dog with the Dog-E-Glow LED collars and leashes.
Combining functionality, technology and fashion, Dog-E-
Glow gives college fans and their pets the ability to flash
their pride around campus, at sporting events and at other
university activities with their safe and visible collars and
leashes. Available in 36 university colors and logos. $25.99-
$29.99; www.dogeglow.com
TravelPro 25" Expandable Spinner UprightThe Walkabout Lite 4 collection includes a wide array of innovative features that ease the
hassles of travel. The lightweight TravelPro 25" expands 2½" for more packing capacity.
Zippered large front pocket provides storage for laptops, newspapers, coats or any last
minute items. Ticket pocket provides quick access to a wallet, boarding pass or iPod. Its
versatile 3-in-1 Suitfolder and Packing Board System is the perfect organizer
and keeps clothing wrinkle-free when packed. $165; www.travelpro.com
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Wolverine Cross Channel Water MocThis classic boat shoe is a modern day must-have for its style and comfort. The
nautical design features a full-grain leather and mesh upper with contrast white
moc-toe stitching and detail. A Wolverine Cross Channel Circulation (C3) and
Vibram rubber outsole provides durability, stability and superior slip-resistance.
Wolverine C3 technology in
the midsole and footbed
pushes water out and pulls
fresh air in, helping feet
dry faster for seamless
transitions from wet-to-
dry environments. $123;
www.wolverine.com
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RingStixRingStix is played with slightly curved 25-inch sword-like sticks and a 5-inch ring.
With a stick in each hand crossed, and the ring over both sticks, players simply
flare out their arms to propel the ring spinning forward toward the other
player. That player then uses the point of one or both of the sticks to catch the
flying ring and sends it back again in the same manner. The faster and harder a
player flares the sticks, the farther the ring will fly, sometimes up to 50 yards,
even in strong winds. $19.99/$29.99; www.ringstix.com
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WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T GET GOOD FISH IN
THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT? At Mastro’s
Ocean Club in Scottsdale, fish and shellfish
are flown in fresh daily from all over the
world and prepared in subtle but sophisti-
cated ways. As you would expect from a
trendy Scottsdale eatery, the food is
upscale and tasty.
Founded by Mike Mastro (but sold to
Mark Levy in 2007), Mastro’s Ocean Club is
really two establishments in one: its
popular piano lounge, which serves stellar
martinis and is open nightly until 1 am, and
the comfortable main dining room that
rises above the lounge and is surrounded
by soundproof glass that gives the view of
the bar, but none of the noise. On any
given night, try to spot the Valley’s movers
and shakers in attendance — perhaps a
Phoenix Suns player, legendary pop star or
PGA golfer. From food to mood, Mastro’s
Ocean Club has got it going on.
For a premium establishment like
Mastro’s Ocean Club, I recommend you
open with surf — If money's no object,
begin with the seafood tower, featuring
jumbo shrimp, cold water lobster tails
and crab legs and claws — then move
onto the turf.
Winning appetizers include the
vanilla battered shrimp, escargot and
fried calimari. For a truly indulgent expe-
rience, the caviar will impress business
colleagues and in-laws.
Mastro’s Ocean Club offers an impres-
sive selection of sushi — as good as you’ll
find anywhere in the Valley. House special-
ties include ahi tuna tostada (big eye tuna
with fresh avocado, spicy onion salsa, and
ponzu chili sauce), maguro lime roll
(California chile tempura with big eye tuna,
fresh avocado, ponzu sauce and curry oil),
Chilean sea bass ponzu (6 oz sea bass, fried
crispy with a tangy ponzu sauce) and clear
lobster roll (spiny lobster tempura, mango,
avocado, spicy mayo and masago rolled
with fresh greens, served with signature
lobster sauce and curry oil).
Amid a compelling seafood lineup,
the prime steaks have to muscle in to get
attention at this bustling Scottsdale
charmer. At the request of customers,
management has added Mastro’s full line-
up of steaks that you would find at Ocean
Club’s sister establishments, Mastro’s
Steakhouse in DC Ranch and City Hall in
Oldtown Scottsdale.
If you’re in the mood for meat, the
Ocean Club delivers an exceptional beef
experience, serving Midwestern, corn-fed
USDA prime steaks that are wet-aged for 21
to 28 days and hand-cut on the premises.
Chef Roberto Caballero’s kitchen broils a
delicious cut of seared, juicy perfection
that sizzles on a 400-degree plate and
melts in the mouth.
The HeavyweightChamp of Surf & Turf
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Mastro's Ocean Club in Scottsdale serves up a world-classdining experience with amazing seafood and steak
By Charles Hudson
Mastro’s Ocean Club15045 N. Kierland Blvd.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254480-443-8555
www.mastrosrestaurants.com
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cake goes amazingly well with an after-
dinner espresso or cappuccino. It’s a
buttery pound cake with a sweetened
cream cheese layer that melts into the
cake when baked and crowned with a
scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh strawber-
ries and a drizzle of homemade raspberry
sauce. The crème brulee and cherry crisp
are patron favorites.
The three pillars of a great steak and
seafood house are professional service, a
superior product and a great wine list;
Mastro's Ocean Club succeeds in all three
categories. ▲
The award-winning beef lineup
includes an 8-ounce petite filet, a
12–ounce filet, a 12–ounce bone-in filet,
an 18-ounce bone-in filet, a 16-ounce New
York strip, a 20–ounce New York strip, a
bone-in ribeye, a bone-in Kansas City strip,
a 33–ounce ribeye chop, a porterhouse, a
double cut porterhouse and prime rib.
Other entrées range from Chilean sea
bass and sautéed sea scallops to herb
roasted chicken and rack of lamb.
In steakhouse fashion, the menu is à la
carte, so side dishes are extra. But much of
your meal is shareable: this kitchen doesn't
know the meaning of small portions.
The lobster mashed potatoes are
sinfully rich and delicious, the sea salt &
vinegar fries are excellent with steak, and
the gorgonzola macaroni and cheese
might be the best you’ll ever taste. If you
ate nothing else on a visit, the mac &
cheese would still satisfy. Excellent veg-
etable sides include sautéed sugar snap
peas, creamed corn and green beans with
sliced almonds.
The mainstream wine list roams the
world, with 50 selections available by the
glass. In addition, there's a 200-bottle
reserve list.
Don’t count calories here; this is a
one-of-a-kind dining experience that
should be savored and enjoyed.
So with that in mind, save room for
dessert. Mastro's signature warm butter
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IF YOU’RE STARVING FOR A GOOD STEAK,
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in
Chandler delivers on that essential mission
with flying colors. At Fleming’s, steak rules
— it’s an indulgent, uncomplicated shrine
to prime steaks. It transcends the typical
steakhouse with its elegant atmosphere,
quality beef and notable wine list.
The interior at Fleming's is a stylish
and contemporary take on the classic
steakhouse, with ample seating and a
comfortable layout. The ambient lighting
almost demands that one relax, and the
dark wood of the walls and bar top harkens
of boardroom importance, but offers a
casually-elegant dining atmosphere.
Fleming's operates like a well-oiled
machine — excellent service, vigilant and
accommodating staff, and an efficient
kitchen that dishes out sizzling entrées on
hot plates.
For starters, the seafood tower
makes a dramatic entrance, an arrestingly
artful presentation of lobster, shrimp,
crab legs and crab salads served on a bed
of ice. The tower is perfect if you want a
light seafood sampling, but still want to
save room for the main entrée. The
shellfish is fresh and delicious, served with
traditional accompaniments.
The Wicked Cajun Barbecued Shrimp
is a winner — four to five shrimp perfectly
sautéed, and sauced with a zippy garlic
and Worcestershire butter. The braised
short ribs of beef, served with cabernet
butter sauce and fresh horseradish slaw,
are tender and tasty.
After those delicious appetizers, your
taste buds are revved up for steak — the
main reason you stopped in.
Fleming’s serves USDA-aged prime
beef … because nothing else compares.
Only the top 2% of all beef is graded
“prime,” making its steaks outstandingly
flavorful and gorgeous.
Fleming's signature steak preparation
is seasoned with kosher salt and black pep-
per and finished with butter and parsley.
There are six basic USDA selections: a main
filet mignon, a petite filet mignon, a light
filet mignon, a New York strip, a prime
ribeye and a behemoth bone-in ribeye.
They can be accompanied, upon request,
by a peppercorn, Madeira, béarnaise or
chimichurri sauce.
Each steak is carefully selected then
seared by intense high heat (in the 1,600-
degree inferno of its broiler) for Fleming’s
signature steakhouse outer crust. The filet
mignon was cooked to perfection and
melted in my mouth, as flavorful, juicy and
tender as you’d expect from prime beef.
A peppercorn-encrusted New York
strip steak, one of two Fleming's "new
classics" is not as satisfying as the basic
preparation. I found the black peppers
Symphony of Beef
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar orchestrates adeliciously harmonious steakhouse experience
By Charles Hudson
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
905 North 54th StreetChandler, AZ 85226
480-940-1900www.flemingssteakhouse.com
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overpowered the taste of the meat.
The sides are excellent, but they’re
extra. Make no mistake … Fleming’s is fine
dining, so be prepared to throw down
some cash. Fortunately, sides are big
enough to share. We liked the Fleming's
potatoes with jalapeños and cheddar,
sautéed spinach, and the chipotle cheddar
macaroni and cheese.
The double-thick pork rib chop is very
delicious, simply prepared, and flattered
by a julienne of apples and jicama, apple
cider and a Creole-mustard glaze. Non-
carnivorous sorts may opt for Australian
lobster tails or tuna mignon with tomato-
sherry vinaigrette.
Fleming's prides itself on its wine
program. The wine list includes hard-to-
find American boutique wines as well as
national and international labels; as many
as 100 are available by the glass, and
there's an 80-label reserve list. To make
the experience more interactive,
Fleming’s in Chandler unveiled a new iPad
that displays the wine list. It’s very cool
and already a favorite with patrons.
For dessert we shared the chocolate
lava cake. Wow! Of all the chocolate lava
cakes I've had, this was by far the best
one. Despite being packed with hot liquid
chocolate goodness, the cake itself didn't
get soggy. It was perfectly prepared and
accompanied by a vanilla-pistachio ice
cream in a pastry cup and served with
a small bowl of Chantilly cream that
complements the dark chocolate
deliciously. Another excellent dessert is
the gorgeously fluffy cheesecake, a
classic New York style on a graham cracker
crust, served with blueberry sauce and
white chocolate shavings.
Steakhouses have joined the new mil-
lennium, and Fleming’s is at the forefront
with an impressive menu of American
prime beef selections plus seafood and
non-steak selections to please every
palate. If you have a hankering for a juicy,
high-quality steak, Fleming’s won’t disap-
point. It’s an unforgettable dining experi-
ence, one that should be enjoyed on that
special occasion — like Mother’s Day,
Father’s Day, a birthday or anniversary — or
if you just feel like pampering yourself. ▲
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The new, sometimescontroversial and
highly-talked abouthead football coachof Arizona State is
attempting to elevate a programfrom mediocrity to
the Pac-12 elite
W ASU ERABegins
ANOTHER SPRING PRACTICE AND ARIZONA STATE HEAD COACH, TODD GRAHAM, is bellowing out instructions
with intensity and demanding a constant motion of activity from his players. Graham is just as active as the
players. He is in the middle of snaps surveying right behind the middle linebacker. Each play he dissects and
addresses with high vocal range that can be heard clearly on the opposite side of the field.
A change has garnered the attention of all players and bystanders watching spring practices. A new
regime and era is in place at Arizona State.
Graham has set a tone that commands instant attention. If you are injured, he has stationary workouts
and drills for athletes to work on. The pace is just as rapid as if you were practicing on the field. Players
participating in practice feel fortunate to be on the field versus doing sideline drills.
Each practice, the intensity never wanes. Subtleties are pointed out and emphasized. Graham’s track
record proves he has the networking and leadership skills to steer the team back to respectability, and may
be just the right addition that the underachieving Sun Devil football program needs.
By the end of Arizona State’s season last year, people who were leery of the firing of Dennis Erickson were
no longer questioning that decision. Arizona State lost four straight games to end the season, then was
thumped in the Las Vegas Bowl by Boise State, displaying just how far apart coaching and talent had become.
A fresh start was needed. Other Pac-12 teams made more headlines by hiring big-name coaches. ASU
almost had one as well by hiring June Jones, but that was quickly squelched, and school officials believe they
struck the right match with Graham.
Spurning the Pitt Panthers and leaving the Big East so abruptly raised a few eyebrows. Questioning the
way he left was a main issue in many eyes. But after a 6-6 campaign – and the Big East Conference crumbling
with uncertainty – who could really blame Graham for jumping to the Pac-12?
Graham certainly will have his hands full rebuilding a program that has not been to a premier bowl game
since 1997. Unfortunately, neither the Holiday Bowl nor Insight Bowl is enough to wow the fans. And, in order
to capitalize on some of the largest enrollment numbers in the nation, Graham needs to transform this team
from mediocre to competitive. This starts with Graham getting buy-in from Erickson’s former recruits, then
hitting a home run with his first recruiting class.
By Zack Cimini
With HighExpectations forTODD GRAHAM
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RECRUITING REPORT
Getting in-state recruits to land at Arizona State has always been a struggle, and is
a main area that Graham wants to change. “We want to win the Valley of the Sun, and
the state of Arizona,” Graham stated during his press conference on national letter-
of-intent signing day. “There are 4.5 million people in this valley, and only one major
university. That’s the only place (university) like that in America.”
Bolstering the Sun Devils recruiting class was a top priority the day Graham set foot
on campus. Prior to national letter-of-intent day, the Sun Devils ranked second to last in
the Pac-12 for the talent of their recruits. By conclusion of the recruiting period, Arizona
State improved to eighth overall, according to Rivals.com.
Graham’s first recruiting class blended junior college transfers with three-star high
school recruits – a common formula among programs in rebuilding phases. Arizona State
signed nine junior college transfers (six ranked in the top 100 for JUCO), a high number
even by ASU’s standards.
Junior college transfer Alonzo Agwuenu is a tall, athletic receiver who should
immediately step into a major role. He runs a 4.48 40-yard dash, and caught 73 passes
with 19 touchdowns at the junior college level last season. Lacking depth at linebacker
with three starters departing, Steffon Martin from Arizona Western College will
bolster the Sun Devils in that department. He was recruited by several schools including
Arizona and Ohio State.
A couple other junior college transfers from Arizona Western Community College
that figure to contribute immediately are tight end, Darwin Rodgers and safety Chris
Young. Rodgers stood out on the practice field. At 6’4 and 240 pounds, he will be a big
target and viable option for Arizona State’s quarterback. Rodgers was recruited by
University of Illinois as a quarterback, before making the transition to tight end.
An area Sun Devils fans can get excited about is at running back. Not only were the
Sun Devils able to land in-state four- star recruit D.J Foster, but they also landed the top
junior college running back in Marion Grice. The plethora of running backs will bode well
for the inexperienced Arizona State quarterbacks, as they will have the luxury of solid
options to lessen the burden of the passing game.
The playing time for Foster and Grice will all depend on the health of Cameron
Marshall. Marshall had minor surgery to his ankle in March, but is expected to be back at
100 percent by the start of fall practice.
Foster figures to have the brightest future and to become the biggest threat to
Marshall in year one. He will likely move ahead of running backs Marcus Washington,
James Morrison, Kyle Middlebrooks and DeAntre Lewis. Foster broke the Arizona high
school record with more than 500 yards rushing and ten touchdowns in one game.
With most successful coaches, they are able to keep their coaching staff intact
wherever they go. That has been the case with Todd Graham. His offensive coordinator
in Mike Norvell and defensive coordinator in Paul Randolph have been on Graham’s staff
at Tulsa and Pittsburgh.
AZSAL FAST FACTS
• Graham is 49-29 inhis six-year headcoaching career.
• He has spent sevenof the past nineyears at oneschool, Tulsa.
• During a two-yearspan while at Tulsa,Graham’s specialteams had only onepenalty assessed to them.
• His idol is formerDallas Cowboyshead coach TomLandry. He has apainting of Landryin his office.
• Graham was two-time all-NAIA defensive back atEast CentralUniversity inOklahoma.
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IT ALL STARTS WITH PERSONNEL
Adjusting to offensive coordinator Mike Norvell’s system has
been a factor in the inconsistencies of the offense during spring
practices. Norvell wants to run a frenetic-paced offense that
pushes the tempo and weakens the defense over the course of a
game — a strategy that is becoming more popular amongst NCAA
teams. While at Tulsa, Norvell and Graham led one of the best
offenses consistently in the country. Multiple years the team
averaged more than 500 yards per game, and in 2007 their
quarterback threw for more than 5,000 yards.
Quarterback is where the Sun Devils have the biggest
uncertainty, and no front runner emerged after spring practice.
Without an upperclassmen competing, the Sun Devils are
looking at three possibilities: Mike Bercovici, Michael Eubank
and Taylor Kelly.
Each possesses different strengths, but all have weaknesses.
All struggled to put together sequential drives in practice, or to
throw beyond the short route. Disruptive flow to the offense
would come via fumbling snaps, short arming out-routes, or
succumbing to pressure and getting antsy in the pocket.
Graham wants to settle his starting quarterback options
down to two very soon. That will give the team more fluidity and
help the coaches develop cohesiveness, and work more on the
intermediate and vertical attack of the offense.
The quarterback that looks most ready now would be
Bercovici. During spring practices he has looked the most com-
fortable in the pocket. Whether checking down to the hot route
or utilizing his arm down the field, he has offered the most from
within the pocket.
Based on future potential, the edge would likely go to redshirt
freshman, Michael Eubank. Eubank, a 4-star recruit out of
Centennial High School in California, is 6-foot-5 and has great arm
strength and speed to run the football — an edge that the
offense may need to keep defenses off balance. In practices,
Eubank seemed too reliant on his natural speed and athleticism to
bolt out of the pocket. In one series during spring practice, he
scrambled on four consecutive plays. When Eubank unleashes
his arm he displays great zip.
It wouldn’t be surprising for Graham to intermix some plays
for Eubank every game, even if he does not win the job. “Each one
of them has done good things, and there is a scenario where I see
us using two of the three,” Graham said after one spring practice.
On the defensive side of the football, many question marks
persist. Defensive coordinator Paul Randolph demands high expec-
tations from his players and could be heard yelling supportive as
well as driving rants about poor habits during spring practices.
A veteran leader will be needed for any team to succeed
defensively. Brandon Magee, a senior who is returning from a
season-ending Achilles injury last year, is the emotional leader on
defense. Magee has the tools to play at the next level, but needs
his body to heal to play at his full potential. Another player who
may be up for the challenge is defensive tackle Will Sutton. A
junior, Sutton has been stellar in spring practices. Possessing
great speed for his size, Sutton should create havoc for oppos-
ing offensive lines.
Expectations are lowered by prognosticators when a team
brings in new hires and loses a record-setting quarterback like
Brock Osweiler and their entire starting linebacker corps. Graham
comes with a clean slate for the Arizona State football program.
He will have the leverage to implement his philosophy and rebuild
the foundation. But there is always intense pressure and scrutiny
to win right away. Anything less than a bowl game after the 2012
season would be considered a disappointment.
Sun Devil fans wanted change after the lackadaisical and
undisciplined approach of former head coach Dennis Erickson. So
far, Graham is saying and doing all the right things. Boosters are
hungry for a successful program and can’t help but have hope
when a new coach arrives in town. Graham just may be the man on
that white horse.
Graham comeswith a clean slatefor the ArizonaState football program. He willhave the leverageto implement hisphilosophy andrebuild the foundation.
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CORRY WELLER’S MOTTO IN LIFE IS SIMPLE;LIFE IS SHORT, SO YOU NEED TO DO WHATMAKES YOU HAPPY.
She knows this from personal experi-
ence. She’d be the first one to tell you that
she’s living her dream — at 40 years old (but
you’d never guess it!). The Chandler mom of
two teens is making headlines as the first
woman to compete in The Lucas Oil Off Road
Racing Series’ (LOORRS) Pro Truck Class. It’s a
career move that’s been more than a decade
in the making.
A FAST TRACK CAREER
Weller began to dabble in racing in 2001
on a quad, and by 2005, was recognized as
one of the fastest women quad riders in the
West Coast. In 2007, she became interested in
short-course racing and, the following year,
she began racing in the UTV class in the
Championship Off Road Racing Series. Just a
few short years later, she was at the top of
her game.
“The UTV class is highly modified off-road
vehicles … in 2011 I won the championship and
became the winningest female in short
course racing,” Weller says. “I love it [off-road
racing]; it feels normal to me. I’m one of the
guys. I’m not treated any differently.”
Winning the championship in the LOORRS
SR1UTV class (which she and her husband,
Jason Weller of Weller Racing, helped to cre-
ate) gave her the confidence to move up to
the Pro 4 Unlimited class, the most competi-
tive class in short course racing. At her first
race in the new division she placed 9th and
10th in two races; an impressive feat for
someone new to the Pro 4.
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AZSAL FAST FACTS
• Although she’s a pro racer herself,Weller is protective about herown kids racing. Always a momfirst, right?
• Weller has a blog called “MyTrophy Life” on her business website, www.wellerracing.com.
• As a kid, she wanted to be a vet-erinarian.
• Weller is very hands-on about herown social media sites and mar-keting — she loves seeing howmany Facebook “likes” she has anddoes her best to reply personallyto fans. Search for “Corry Weller -Off Road Racer” on Facebook tofind her page.
• This is Weller’s third year workingwith Tilted Kilt as her title sponsor.
“The biggest change I will have to get used to is the weight of the
truck,” Weller says. “My SR1 weighs about 1,400 pounds and it’s easy to
manipulate out on the track because it’s so light. The Pro 4 is around 4,000
pounds, and that’s going to take some getting used to. Fortunately, I’ll
have plenty of power to work with, so it will just be a matter of seat time
for me to put it all together.”
A PARTNERSHIP WITH TITLED KILT
Although Weller is a full-time driver now, that hasn’t been the case her
entire career.
In what might seem like another life, she was a warranty administra-
tor and also a bartender and server when her kids — now ages 15 and 17
— were young. Then, in 2009, she saw a billboard for the Tilted Kilt Pub
and Eatery, a popular sports bar chain with a Celtic flair. “I really liked the
outfit,” she says about the “Kilt Girl” costume worn by the Tilted Kilt wait-
resses. In no time, she found herself in one of those outfits having a good
time serving drinks and food at the Tempe Tilted Kilt.
As luck would have it, the Tempe restaurant location was right across
the parking lot from Tilted Kilt headquarters. “The people from corporate
would come over to get to know the new girls,” Weller says. “One of the
people I got to talk to about my racing was Mike Stevens, the VP of oper-
ations [for Tilted Kilt].” Wanting to support one of its own, the Tilted Kilt
brass offered to sponsor Weller.
The sponsorship started off gradually — first Tilted Kilt helped pay for
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equipment, then entry fees. As their partnership grew and
Weller’s racing career took off, she hung up her Kilt Girl
costume (although she still has it) and began to work with
Tilted Kilt’s marketing team as it became her title sponsor.
“She’s a strong woman, a really good fit for the Tilted
Kilt brand,” explains Kristin Cronhardt, Tilted Kilt’s VP of
Marketing. “Of course, the TV exposure that Tilted Kilt
will get is great, but even more, is it’s tied in with a great
personality [Weller].”
As part of their partnership, Cronhardt says that Weller
took part in their brand training class and that both parties
are truly invested in both racing and the Tilted Kilt brand.
“What’s different about Corry is that she’s the whole
package; she not only drives the car, but can get under the
hood and fix it too,” Cronhardt adds.
“I am a total gear head,” Weller says with a laugh.
RACING, A FAMILY AFFAIR
Although Tilted Kilt is Weller’s title sponsor, her and her
husband’s business, Weller Racing, plays a big role as well.
Weller Racing creates custom UTC and ATV products
for racers across the globe and is highly involved in the
world of short course off-road racing, according to Weller.
Her husband Jason started the family business in 2006, but
even before that, racing was a big part of their lives.
“He [Jason] is amazing; we met doing motorcross,” she
says. “We went to races on our honeymoon; I told him not
to buy me a ring so we could buy quad parts instead!”
Together with her daughter and son, off-road racing is
“pretty much our life; we’re immersed in the industry,” she
says. Describing her family as “racers to the core,” they can
be found racing even during the off season. “It’s my adren-
aline fix every other weekend,” Weller says.
So what’s it like for her kids to have a mom who doesn’t
exactly have a normal day job?
“They [her kids] are very patient; it’s normal for them,”
she says. “My daughter is proud of me, she wants to be a
racer too — which she can be once she turns 18.”
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
“I never would have dreamt that I’d be here,” Weller
admits about her racing career. “I’m just like everyone else; I
just got lucky with a fantastic opportunity.”
When it comes to future plans, Weller plans to work
hard and take life as it comes. She hopes to win a Pro 4
championship within the next three years and she can’t
imagine her life without racing in some form or some
connection to the sport.
“I will always be into racing; when I can’t race anymore
I’ll write about it,” she says, pulling from her experience as a
writer and e-zine editor. “I’ll always somehow be in the sport.”
And, what’s her advice to fellow moms who might be
thinking of pursuing similar non-traditional career paths?
“If you’re happy, you’re a good parent; don’t let any-
thing or anyone make you think you can’t do it,” she says.
“Go for it!”
Learn more about Weller at www.wellerracing.com. Find
out more about off-road racing at www.lucasoiloffroad.com. ▲
“If you’re happy,you’re a good parent;don’t let anything or anyone make youthink you can’t do it ... Go for it!”
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By Clayton KlapperPHOTOS COURTESY OF JORDAN MEGENHARDT — ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Arizona Diamondbacks’ firstbaseman PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT
hopes to carry over hismomentum into 2012
NOBODY HAD A FASTER RISE TO FAME, in the Diamondbacks system
last season than first basemen Paul Goldschmidt. He started off the 2011
season as a successful minor league player, drafted by the Diamondbacks
in the eighth round of the 2009 draft, but was fairly unknown to the aver-
age fan. He was brought up for spring training, but was sent back down
when the regular season started without considerable playing time.
All of that changed when starting first basemen Xavier Nady went
down with a broken hand mid-season. Goldschmidt was leading the
minor leagues with 30 homeruns when he was called up, and was the
first basemen of the Minor League All Star team while earning USA
Today’s Minor League Player of the Year honors.
After being called up, Goldschmidt didn’t skip a beat and picked up
right where he left off in the minor leagues. In his first major league at
bat he hit a single, and the next day he homered off of All Star Giants’
pitcher Tim Lincecum. He hit a respectable .250 in his first season, but
made a name for himself in the post-season where he hit only the third
grand slam in playoff history by a rookie against the Milwaukee Brewers
in game 3 of the NLDS.
This spring, Goldschmidt hit an impressive .277 with 3 homeruns
and led the Diamondbacks with 12 RBI’s. He has earned the starters job
at first base, but backup Lyle Overbay (the only Diamondbacks player
left who spent any time on the 2001 World Series roster) will keep
Goldschmidt on his toes.
To start off the 2012 season, Goldschmidt has seen a bit of a slump,
but nothing out of the ordinary for a young talented hitter who hasn't
seen much time in the big leagues as of yet. I could offer you his stat
line, but the most important part is the experience. He's already accu-
mulated nearly half as many at bats this season as he did last year, a
vital step in player development.
Goldschmidt was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware and went
to Texas State University where he stood out as a big power hitter. He
was drafted by the Diamondbacks in 2009 and was then assigned to
the California League, where he made his way up the ranks quickly. The
rest is history.
Goldschmidt took the time to sit down with AZSAL before the
start of the regular season to talk about the hot start he has had to
his major league career.
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AZSAL: How did your spring training go? Are you ready for
the season?
Goldschmidt: I got to play a lot and take a lot of at bats, I got to
work with the different guys here to try to improve and get
ready for the start of the season. It went well. I feel good, but
it’s a long season so we’ll see how things go.
AZSAL: Did you have to prepare differently for this season
knowing you’re staying with the Diamondbacks this time?
Goldschmidt: Honestly it wasn’t as different as you would think
from the years past. Especially last year I was able to come in as
a non-roster guy and was able to learn and work with a lot of the
players. There are a lot of great veteran guys here, and I got to
work with them again this spring. I knew when the start of my
season was going to be last year, and was just trying to prepare
myself for that. It wasn’t like I was competing for a starting job
last year. I knew they already had their guys that were staying
and this year ended up being pretty similar, I know where I’m
going to be. Although I’ll start in a different place, this year is
pretty similar.
AZSAL: What advice do you have for the younger guys trying
to make the major league roster?
Goldschmidt: I couldn’t really tell you. I wasn’t really in that
position last year. I was going back down to (AA) regardless if I
did horrible or awesome during spring training. My mind set for
whatever situation I’m in is just to try to do my best and try to
help my team. We had a lot of great players here this spring and
I know they said to the guys who don’t make the opening day
roster that it could change at any time. We will have a lot of
guys that go up and down. So they just have to be ready for
whatever happens.
AZSAL:How has it been working with Lyle Overbay at first base?
Goldschmidt: Having Lyle here has been awesome. He has been
around for a long time; he knows how to play first base really
well. He’s been a great guy to get to pick his brain. Not just about
fielding, but he knows a lot about hitting too. He’s there for me
when I’m struggling, or when things are going well. I’m able to
talk to him and ask him what he would do in certain situations,
so he’s been a huge help for me.
AZSAL FAST FACTS
• Goldschmidt became the first TexasState position player to make it to themajor leagues when he made his debutwith the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 1.
• He was drafted by the Los AngelesDodgers in the 49th round (1,453rdoverall) of the 2006 Major LeagueBaseball draft, but chose to play college baseball.
• He is the first Non-Yankees rookie to hita grand slam in the post season.
• He played on the same high school teamas Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kyle Drabek,the Woodlands High School inMontgomery County, Texas.
• He hit a three-run homerun last spring,in the first ever Diamondbacks game atthe new Salt River Fields.
• Goldschmidt had a finance internshiplined up for this past summer as a backup plan to baseball, but was forced to cancel it after being called to the majors.
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AZSAL: How big was it to get your first post-season experience last year?
Goldschmidt: It was awesome. I don’t know what the future’s going to hold,
but I definitely enjoyed being there. As a team and an organization it was
great to take that step and hopefully this year we can learn from the
mistakes we made last year and move forward and try to make a run deep
into the playoffs.
AZSAL: Was there anything specific you worked on during spring training
to try to improve your game?
Goldschmidt: There wasn’t one big thing; it was just a little bit of everything.
Whatever we were doing as a team; base running, fielding, hitting, I just tried
to work with everyone else on the team and the coaching staff and take in
as much as I could.
AZSAL: Baseball has a unique aspect to it; fans get a chance to interact
during Spring Training more than in any other major sports league in
Arizona. How is it from a player’s perspective?
Goldschmidt: It’s awesome. We had great fan attendance this spring, great
enthusiasm, everyone was thankful when we would sign autographs and
they just couldn’t wait for the season to start. We have great fans here in
Arizona and hopefully we can continue to play well and they can come out
and support us. It was a sellout almost every day so it was a lot of fun. That
facility (Salt River Fields) is amazing, 12,000 fans a day, so it was awesome.
AZSAL: Do you believe in ‘pregame routines,’ and if so, do you have any?
Goldschmidt: Whoever it is, having a routine is important. So your routine
changes whether it’s a night or day game, home or away... But for the most
part just get to the ballpark early, get comfortable and stretched out doing
pregame stuff… The one thing I try to do is keep my routine the same if I’m
doing well. If I’m struggling I’ll change it up and try something new to see
if it helps.
AZSAL: Did you ever think about quitting baseball?
Goldschmidt: Every day that it doesn’t go your way! It’s a frustrating game;
there are a lot of failures, but guys are still here. We enjoy it; it’s the best job
in the world to get paid to play baseball. It’s great to be around all of these
great guys. Honestly there wasn’t a day that I thought I should do something
else. I didn’t know if I would make it to the big leagues, or know where my
career would take me, and I still don’t. Anything can change. I just try to take
it day by day, play hard, work hard, and have fun.
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By Rich Martin
Valley arealakes make ahuge splash with localslooking for
summer relief1 Lake Pleasant
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ULTIMATE LISTTO THE UNTRAINED EYE OR THE UNFAMILIAR SOUL,the Arizona desert may conjure up images of barren waste-land — a space devoid of life, colorless and dull. The rest ofus, however, know that this couldn’t be further from thetruth. Arizona is home to some of the world’s most beautifuland diverse landscapes, stunning sunsets painted on thesky and an abundance of life. For nearly eight monthsevery year, the weather is superb. It is a combination ofthese elements that make Arizona a haven for golfers anda paradise for leisure seekers. The other four months arequite a different story.
Without a coastline to call its’ own, Arizona becomes a
landlocked prison of fiery 110-degree punishment during
our infamous “dog days.” Even walks from the car into
the grocery store are done at a determined pace, so as to
minimize exposure from the sun’s abusive gaze.
There is hope, yet, for suffering Phoenicians even on
the spiciest of days, with a collection of lakes a mere hop,
skip and a jump (that’s about two hours at the most) from
downtown Phoenix. We’ve got everybody covered — from
the boater, the beacher, the partier, the hiker, the camper,
the swimmer, the skier and the tuber to the lounger and the
lazy. Whether you’re looking for a weekend away from the
Valley with friends, or a leisurely day trip with the family,
Phoenix has a desert oasis that has just what you need.
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1 I Lake Pleasant (previous page)
Location: 45 minutes northwest of down-
town Phoenix.
Claim to fame: One of the largest lakes in
the region, covering 10,000 acres and just a
short trip from nearly anywhere in the
greater Phoenix area. It’ll float your boat
if: you’re looking to make a day trip for
some fun in the sun. Family friendly and
there’s plenty to do. Great for loungers,
partiers, boaters, fishermen and hikers.
Consider your ship sunk if: you need
peace, quiet and solitude on a summer
weekend. The marina can also become quite
busy. If you’re looking to rent a boat on a
busy day, don’t even think about showing up
after noon. “Humbug cove,” as the locals
know it, is an adult-only affair, and will
definitely appeal to a younger or more
party- oriented crowd, as the name implies.
This is a popular day-trip location and gets
plenty of folks just looking to drive up to the
shore, grill up some goodies, and be among
friends. When also considering Lake Pleasant’s
great size (the second largest of the Valley’s
lakes, behind Lake Roosevelt) it’s apparent
that Pleasant is a terrific place to bring out
the boats and jet skis. Lake Pleasant is also
home to one of the most full service
marinas in the country. Packing light and
grabbing food there is a worthy notion.
There’s also a steady stream of events being
held this summer. Check out their website
for all the information. Lake Pleasant will
appeal to most, especially on a quieter week-
day, and is definitely worth the short trip.
www.azmarinas.com/PleasantHarbor
602-912-1664
2 I Apache LakeLocation: About 70 miles east of downtown
Phoenix, 50 miles east of Mesa.
Claim to fame: With beautiful views and
much less traffic than most other lakes in the
area, Apache Lake may be a little tougher to
get to, but its’ views and tranquility are
worth the trip. It’ll float your boat if:
you’re looking for some peace and quiet.
Boaters, water skiers, wake boarders and
tubers are definitely at home here, as well.
Consider your ship sunk if: you’re looking
for a quick afternoon day trip hanging out
on the shore. With up to three hours of
travel time to Apache and back, this is an
all- day affair.
If you in any way resemble the consummate
leisure seeker, the kind of person who milks
every minute of their free time until all
they’re left with is a fine powder and a dull
headache, Apache Lake may be what you’ve
been waiting for. Sure, it’s out of the way,
but if you’re looking for a place to drop
everything and relax, this is it. Water sports
are also very popular on Apache Lake
because of its great length.
www.apachelake.com
928-467-2511
3 I Saguaro LakeLocation: 20 minutes from Mesa, less than
an hour from downtown Phoenix.
Claim to fame: Closer than Lake Pleasant to
a sizeable portion of Phoenix. Saguaro Lake
is long and narrow. You can bring your own
boat or rent one. Because of its size, Saguaro
Lake probably isn’t the top choice when
deciding the best place to take out your
new speedboat and let ‘er rip. It’ll float your
boat if: you were going to go to Lake
Bartlett, but you’re closer to Saguaro. That
is, unless you plan on taking out the new
speedboat to let ’er rip. If you don’t mind
making an early day out of things, you
should be okay. Consider your ship sunk
if: you’re looking for peace and quiet on
the weekend. This will be a recurring theme
here. If you’re looking to get some R&R at
the lake on the weekend, this might not be
your idea of a respite. The weekdays can
also be quite busy. Get here early.
Covering 1,100 acres, Saguaro Lake is one
of the Valley’s smaller lakes. Butcher Jones
Beach is a draw for families and those look-
ing to settle for the day by the beach. The
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lake is stocked with fish so fishing is always
a viable option, as are camping, hiking, and
horseback riding. Though they differ greatly
in size, Lake Bartlett and Saguaro Lake offer
many of the same activities and facilities.
Unless you plan on doing some serious
boating, the best lake for you may simply
be the lake that’s nearest you.
www.saguarolakemarina.com
480-986-5546
4 I Bartlett LakeLocation: An hour and a half northeast of
downtown Phoenix, and just a hair over an
hour from the intersection of 51 and 101.
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Claim to fame: Bartlett Lake has nearly
3000 acres of boatable area. That’s more
than Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake put
together. Bartlett Lake isn’t as close to the
valley as Saguaro or Pleasant, but it offers a
different experience and perhaps a little less
hustle and bustle during the week. It’ll float
your boat if: you want a quieter (but not
isolated) experience, to take the boat out,
fish, camp, hike, or hang out with the family.
Consider your ship sunk if: you’re trying to
party hard. It’s not that you can’t, just that
there are better places for that.
Bartlett Lake is popular for its large size and
big shoreline, which you can drive up to with
ease. There are also multiple boat ramps for
access to Bartlett’s sprawling waters. Brian
Church of the Bartlett Lake Marina called it
“one of the best wakeboard lakes around”
also noting that Bartlett remains popular
because it offers “everything you could want
in a lake.” One of the reasons that Bartlett
remains such a Valley institution is because of
the leadership. Brian and his team have been
running Bartlett for 20 years.
www.bartlettlake.com
480-502-4354
5 I Canyon LakeLocation: 50 miles East of Downtown
Phoenix — a drive of just over an hour.
Claim to fame: Canyon Lake is the smallest
of all the Salt River lakes. Boating through
the towering canyon walls is great. There’s
also a separate swimming area. It’ll float
your boat if: You’re looking for an alterna-
tive to one of the bigger lakes and you’re
in for an all day affair. Consider your ship
sunk if: you’re looking for a quick after-
noon trip. Canyon Lake can get pretty
busy in a hurry. If you’re showing up late,
you’re in it for the long haul.
Canyon Lake is a short trip from Phoenix
making it a popular destination. It can get
pretty busy so don’t get here too late,
because once the marina is full, no more
boats are allowed in. Though it’s sizably
smaller than its’ counterparts, Canyon Lake
is a popular boating destination for it’s
great views, and quiet rides through the
steep canyon walls. There’s a separate area
for swimming and plenty of shoreline for
those looking to set up camp during the
day. There’s also more than 120 camp sites
for you to set up at overnight.
www.canyonlakemarina.com
480-288-9233
6 I Roosevelt LakeLocation: 110 miles east of downtown
Phoenix. Pretty much like driving to Tucson.
Claim to fame: Offers the most value of all
the Valley’s Lakes. Great amenities, tons of
space for whatever you want to do. It’ll
float your boat if: you have an entire week-
end to dedicate to watery awesomeness.
Consider your ship sunk if: you just want
to make a day trip. That will mean around
four or more hours of travel time. Sure, you
could do it, but why with closer options?
Just to reinforce a recently made claim,
please read the following: if you have an
entire weekend to spare for outdoor activ-
ities and don’t mind the drive, Roosevelt
Lake IS the place for you. By far the largest
of all the Valley’s lakes, it has 112 miles of
shoreline and 22,000 acres of surface
water. Roosevelt Lake is also well known for
its fishing. There is a ton of space for
camping, and the views provide a gorgeous
backdrop for your desert treks.
www.rlmaz.com
602-977-7171
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Former Arizona resident DEREK IVERSEN writes itlike he remembers it for SpongeBob SquarePants
PINEAPPLEUNDER
THE SEAOHHHHH … WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE UNDER THE SEA? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!
Go ahead, sing the rest of the song, because now it will be stuck in your brain for the rest of
the day. Nickelodeon Animation Studios continues to enjoy stellar ratings for the absorbent
and porous yellow underdog with the help of Sponge Bob Writer, Derek Iversen.
From the age of 3 to 18, Derek Iversen lived in Paradise Valley and attended Cherokee
grade school and Chaparral High School. At age twelve he had it pegged that he wanted to
be a writer. He cites Road Runner as one of his favorite cartoons. “It was really simplistic, but
I loved it!” said Derek Iversen. He also grew up loving Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny and The Super
Friends. Throw all of those in to a massive cartoon salad, add a couple slices of childhood
memories and sprinkle it with a U of A education in Creative Writing, and you get the genius
of what Derek Iversen does for a living.
Iversen began with SpongeBob in its first season as a production assistant and has worked
his way up to overseeing the writing. “We’re working on season nine right now,” he explained.
Being at any job that long is an accomplishment. But to keep up the insanely fun, relevant and
wacky writing style that is uniquely SpongeBob, is an aquatic accolade unto itself.
“I’m the kicker,” Iversen explained of his job as a writer, “I’m the guy who’s kicking the ball
to start the game.” Continuously turning out high-larious underwater high jinks of SpongeBob,
Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Pearl and Mrs. Poppy Puff, Iversen is quick to explain the
collaborative effort. Each season features fifty-two episodes of watery wackiness that
begin with Iversen writing up the initial ideas which then take aquatic shape and are then
presented to Executive Producer, Paul Tibbitt who might love it or not. It then goes on to a
network executive and the ideas are tossed around a bit more. The concepts wash back up on
to Iversen’s desk where he writes the episode outline. It then moves through a series of
storyboard directors, storyboard artists, revisionists and an animation director. From there, it
goes to a team in Korea for the rough draft of the animation. Around fifty people have their
hands in the SpongeBob process before it is ready to make its splash on Nickelodeon TV.
By Lynette Carrington
From Paradise Valley to
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Iversen’s story ideas spark out of his admiration for his favorite cartoons, but Mrs.
Carroll (his fifth grade teacher at Cherokee grade school in Scottsdale) gets the credit
for really igniting his writing fire by assigning a lot of short stories to her students. As
with many writers, life experience screamed the loudest in the story idea department.
“A lot of the ideas were born out of childhood experiences,” Iversen explained of his
Sponge Bob story lines, “He’s a square peg always trying to fit in to a round hole. He
doesn’t fit in quite right.” And Iversen knows that at its core, everyone can relate to
that kind of “fish-out-of-water” awkwardness. Hence, the universal appeal of the
sponge-y one. “We’re trying to provide a show that’s for general audiences,” he said.
Iversen also cites the valuable education he received while writing for ”Comedy
Corner,” a U of A comedy troupe that produced a brand new, live show every Friday.
He learned through the “school of hard knocks” as Iversen said, and cut his teeth on
fresh material and hands-on production work while he learned the rhythm of writing
for the show on a regular business. He got the satisfaction of seeing his material
performed before a crowd of wild college students each week. Sadly, U of A is consid-
ering pulling the funding for ”Comedy Corner.” Here’s where our readers can call,
write and email the school to encourage them to keep developing key talent in the
entertainment industry. Do it for SpongeBob.
Staying true to the SpongeBob brand, Iversen said he always tries to keep his
writing fun, edgy and hip. “We just don’t dumb it down,” he noted. Children laugh at the
crazy sight gags, and the cerebral writing and humor amuse the adults. The writing
always has to be top notch to appease the audience which continues to love and
support the tidy-whiteys-wearing sponge. “Sincerity counts nowhere more than
SpongeBob,” said Iversen.
As a group, the SpongeBob crew will occasionally embark on field trips to places
such as the LA Zoo and appropriately, the Long Beach Aquarium. “It was awesome,”
mused Iversen of the watery excursion, “I’ll never forget seeing actual jellyfish
swimming around.”
To submerse yourself in the underwater wackiness that is the world of SpongeBob
SquarePants, visit www.Nick.com and click on the sassy yellow sponge.
AZSAL FAST FACTS
• Sponge Bob Square Pantshas been the number oneanimated program with kidsages 2-11 for more thantwelve consecutive years onNickelodeon.
• Over the past several years,it has averaged more thanone million total viewersevery quarter across allNickelodeon networks.
• Iverson hosts an NPR parodyshow (not a kid-friendly ven-ture) at www.ncrnews.com.
• SpongeBob’s address is 124Conch Street.
• Creator, Stephen Hillenburgstopped making newepisodes in 2002 to work onthe The SpongeBobSquarePants Movie (2004).Nickelodeon wound up witheight unaired episodes andthey aired those at the rateof two or three a year.
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WAIT … DID I JUST WALK INTO A GOLF
SHOP or an Apple Store? That’s the feel of
Boccieri Golf’s new research and perform-
ance center in Scottsdale. The place is
buzzing with people and chatter of new
products and folks getting instruction on
the latest technology of golf products.
President and CEO Stephen Boccieri
says people often compare his new center
with that other store that sells iPhones
and iPads.
“People are attracted to the openness
of our research and performance center,"
Boccieri says. "We’re very hands-on and
people love the one-on-one interaction
they get with the representatives on the
floor. We are all about education.”
And, like an Apple Store, you can test
drive the latest technologically produced
Boccieri golf clubs. Even the floor of the
Boccieri Research and Performance Center
is a putting green — complete with cups
and fringe.
The opening of the new state-of-the-
art research and performance center signals
the move of Boccieri Golf headquarters
to Arizona. After nearly eight years in
Connecticut, the company moved to be
closer to the pulse of golf innovation in a
flourishing golf community. In fact, it’s
located just down the road from TPC
Scottsdale, a mecca for golfers and golf
aficionados worldwide.
The 9,000-square-foot facility offers
custom club fitting and putter analysis and
features radar-based TrackMan, and cam-
era-based Foresight systems to examine
your swing. Professional staff is on hand to
instruct you in body mechanics and help
prescribe the best club for you personally.
Custom clubs and putters are built on-site.
And the new research and performance
center is a lab for conceiving and testing
groundbreaking ideas.
The mission at Boccieri Golf is to help
people reach their optimum performance.
“Other companies make good golf clubs,
Boccieri Golf makes better golfers,” claims
Boccieri. “If we can’t create a product that will
improve the golfer, we simply won’t make it.”
Boccieri Golf made headlines in 2005
with the introduction of its signature prod-
uct — the Heavy Putter. Wins on the PGA
tour soon followed after several profes-
sional golfers switched to the revolutionary
designed putter.
Stephen Boccieri comes by his scientific
approach to golf rightly. He has a degree in
engineering. He spent his days working at a
nuclear facility and his weekends playing
‘Apple-Like' Golf Store Opens in Scottsdale
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Boccieri Golf unveils first revolutionary research and performance center
By Teresa Gardner
Boccieri Golf Research and Performance Center
15816 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop
Scottsdale, Ariz. 85260
www.boccierigolf.com
888.788.8374
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golf and tinkering with golf equipment from
different manufacturers. He began modify-
ing the equipment to help his own game
(he’s a scratch golfer).
He applied engineering principles to the
construction of his putter and discovered
that adding weight in the head and grip
produced a more consistent swing. He
decided to mass produce the weightier put-
ters and the Boccieri Heavy Putter took off
like … well, a Bubba Watson tee shot.
Because of the added weight, the Heavy
Putter has a 75 percent higher balance
point than conventional putters. The Heavy
Putter’s overall weight engages the body’s
larger muscles in the arms and shoulders
and disengages the wrist and hand muscles
– leading to a reliable pendulum stroke.
Last year, Boccieri Golf added back-weight-
ed irons, hybrids and drivers to its lineup of
products because clients were demanding
clubs to match their Heavy Putter.
All right, I couldn’t resist any longer.
There were so many different styles of
putters just waiting to be handled and the
putting green was beckoning me to play – so
I relented and tried a Heavy Putter. Mmm … I
have to admit, I felt a greater consistency
and smoother swing with the heavier putter.
That’s exactly what Stephen Boccieri
wants when people come to the Boccieri
Research and Performance Center. It’s
comfortable, open and relaxed and you just
can’t help yourself. You’ll be putting and
swinging and getting tested and analyzed
before you know it. Like an Apple Store, it’s
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AZSAL FAST FACTS
• Stephen Boccieri startedplaying golf at the age of eight.
• He graduated from theGeorgia Institute ofTechnology.
• Stephen played tennis — not golf — competitively in college.
• Stephen’s wife, Sandra, is theVP of Global Business. She hassome pretty impressivecredentials herself, risingthrough the ranks of EsteeLauder and Origins.
• Stephen’s home course isDesert Mountain inScottsdale.
a place you like to hang out, swap stories,
try new technology and walk out with some
new equipment. And Stephen wouldn’t
mind if Boccieri Golf centers started pop-
ping up all over the country, like that other
store too.
The Boccieri Golf Research and
Performance Center offers free clinics, class-
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Antigua Adore Women’s Golf ShirtStylish and functional, the new Adore women’s short sleeve polo is designed with Xtra-
Lite D2XL moisture management fabric to wick moisture quickly away from the body
for superior cooling on the course. This jacquard mesh pattern knit with contrast color
features keyhole placket with single button closure, contrast cover stitch detail, and
tipped flat knit collar and cuffs. Antigua branding is at the back yoke. Made from
100% polyester. $55; www.antigua.com
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Nike VR Pro DriverThe new Nike VR Pro Driver is an impressive technological advancement, leading to better scores on
the course. Built into the club is Nike’s Str8-Fit Face Angle technology. This allows you to open or close
the face angle of the club to consistently promote a specific shot shape. With a few turns of the
included STR8-Fit wrench, you can adjust the head of your club to 32 different positions ranging
from 2 degrees open to 2 degrees closed. And VR Pro is very forgiving, thanks to the new, built-in
compression channel technology – your weak, thin shots stick just as hard as the ones you hit solidly.
Just amazing. $229; www.nikegolf.com
GOLF
adidas Signature Natalie ShoeDesigned for LPGA Tour pro Natalie Gulbis, these women’s golf shoes feature
sleek styling and intricate detailing. THiNTech low-profile technology brings the
athlete closer to the course than ever before, promoting consistently solid
ball-striking through added stability and improved footwork. The full-grain
leather upper offers superior looks and durability; deco stitching with Natalie's
personalized logo are on the lace tag. $99; www.adidasgolf.com
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Ashworth Men’s Golf ShirtComfort and performance highlight the handsome Ashworth engineered
front panel printed stripe polo shirt. Lightweight, snag-less and odor-
resistant, this shirt provides breathable, moisture-wicking performance
and style that looks good at any country club. Rib-knit collar, 3-button
placket and open sleeve design. Golfman on right sleeve.
$65; www.ashworthgolf.com
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Lisa MartinezAge: 24
Age: 23
Occupation: Account executive, part-time model and student
Favorite movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite band: Sublime. I love country music too!
Favorite food: Chips and salsa … or anythingwith peanut butter.
What do you like about Arizona: Since I loveto golf, it’s great living here in Arizona. We
have some of the greatest courses in the USAhere. Wasn’t expecting that answer were you?
Favorite Arizona destination: Hiking aroundSedona is one of my favorite things to do. Youhave cool weather, beautiful scenery and the
sunsets are breathtaking.
What are your hobbies: Of course golfingand hiking, but I love to draw and do
wood-burning art. Give me a golf club, somehiking boots and a piece of wood … and I’m
off to the races.
What was your first modeling gig: When I was 18, I did some fitness modeling for MaxMuscle that brought me another opportunity
to model for Musclewerks protein supplements. Now I do promotional events
for Iron Clad, No Fear, WheyUP and GNC.
How do you stay so fit: Cheetosand Chipotle! And lots of exercise!
One tip for a guy trying toscore a date with you: You cantell a lot about a man from the
shoes he wears. So you better notbe wearing Walmart specials and
ask me for a date.
Who inspires you: My dad,because I’ve never met a moredriven, hard-working man. Also,
I do a lot of volunteering forHospice of the Valley. I think
everyone should volunteer asmuch as they can in life and be
grateful for what they have.
Special thanks to Kristin Heggli and Hotel Valley Ho
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THERE ARE FEW PLACES IN THE UNITED
STATES where time seems reluctant to
move forward. One such place is the White
Stallion Ranch in Tucson. This charming
dude ranch transports guests back to a
bygone era; the romance and majesty of
the Old West remain in the ranch’s wide-
open spaces and unspoiled natural beauty.
At the White Stallion Ranch, you can
indulge your inner cowboy (or cowgirl). Here
the world moves at a more relaxed pace
and horseback riding is an everyday treat.
Set on 3,000 acres of beautiful,
pristine Sonoran desert, the White Stallion
Ranch is perfect for those who crave a calm
and peaceful outdoor retreat. It’s only 35
minutes from Tucson International Airport,
but as soon as you plant your cowboy
boots inside the ranch, you’ll feel like your
hundreds of miles away from the hustle
and bustle of the city.
The southern boundary of the ranch is
adjacent to the Saguaro National Park
West and its majestic saguaro cacti. This
picturesque landscape provides the per-
fect backdrop for leisurely horseback rides
and adventurous fast rides through the
lower desert flat lands.
Originally, dude ranch stays were
intended to immerse guests in a ranch
experience, and would require them to roll
up their sleeves and get their hands dirty
performing chores. Although some work-
ing-guest ranches still exist in the United
States, most people prefer a more relaxed
stay that focuses on horseback riding and
recreation. And that’s exactly what the
White Stallion delivers.
White Stallion Ranch was originally built
in the 1900s and like most guest ranches
began as a cattle ranch. Brothers Russell
and Michael True took over the guest ranch
from their parents, who bought White
Stallion in 1965. The True family has beauti-
fully preserved the traditional dude ranch
experience, one you’ll never forget and
want to return to year after year.
A city slicker can find the perfect
vacation at, yes, a dude ranch.
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The White Stallion Ranch in Tucson gives vacationersa true Western dude ranch experience
By Valerie Barrington
At the White Stallion
Ranch, you can indulge
your inner cowboy (or
cowgirl). Here the world
moves at a more
relaxed pace and horse-
back riding is an
everyday treat.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
There are 41 guest rooms on the
property — 16 deluxe, 8 standard rooms, 9
suites and 8 single rooms — as well as a 4-
bedroom, 3-bath hacienda. The ranch offers
comfortable accommodations ranging
from attractive single rooms to suites with
a whirlpool bath and fireplace. The Spanish
style architecture complements the sur-
rounding terrain and rooms have a south-
western motif. All rooms have a refrigerator,
hairdryer, robes, iPod docking stations, safes,
air conditioning, heating, private baths and
patios. Complimentary, wireless internet
service is available in guest rooms and
throughout most of the ranch. Beware:
there are no TVs in guest rooms, so bring a
good book.
The most popular packages are 4 nights
/5 days and 7 nights/8 days. A guest’s stay is
all-inclusive: rates include lodging, three daily
meals, horseback riding, ranch activities,
evening entertainment, wireless internet and
airport transportation from Tucson.
Aside from comfortable lodging, the
dude ranch boasts a heated pool, large
redwood hot tub, fitness room, sauna and
massage therapy, lighted tennis court and
sports court, recreation room with a 27-seat
movie theater, children’s playground and
petting zoo. Come evening, retire to the
beautiful bar and hop up on one of the west-
ern-saddle bar stools for a drink with other
guests. The ranch also has its own gift shop
where you can buy riding gear, gifts, travel
items and lots more. Coin-operated washer
and dryer facilities are available.
ACTIVITIES
At White Stallion Ranch, it's all about
riding horses. This is the perfect ranch vaca-
tion for couples or parents with children.
There are enough wranglers working on
the ranch so that the daily rides can cater
to the guests’ riding levels, from novice to
expert, even if it means that a guest with
no experience takes lessons for a couple of
hours (or days).
With 140 horses, White Stallion Ranch
runs one of the largest horse herds in the
state and guests can easily find a horse
that matches their riding style, tempera-
ment and ability. Whether you're a com-
plete beginner or an advanced rider looking
to tackle some serious riding, there is a
horse and a trail ride for you.
The broad range of riding activities
includes lessons with certified instructors,
walk rides, lope rides, breakfast rides, moun-
tain rides, all day rides and team cattle
penning (a horse and cattle game done in
the arena), where guests can learn the art of
this tricky sport. Saturdays typically offer an
exhibition rodeo with steer wrestling, team
roping, barrel racing, etc.
If you want to ride without the kids, we
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highly recommend the adults-only “Wine and
Cheese Ride” — a slower, relaxing ride to one
of the ranch's most beautiful areas where
you'll enjoy wine, cheese and other treats.
The early morning and dusk rides can
be quite spectacular — nothing but 360
degrees of mountain ranges of every size
and hue, backlit by a big sky turning purple
and orange as the sun sets (or rises). What
makes western landscapes so remarkable is
that individual geological attributes can all
be seen in one sweeping view from so many
locations, and especially on horseback,
which makes it possible to go where it’s
impossible to go by any other means.
Nightly entertainment includes a "critter
show" featuring snakes, spiders and scorpi-
ons, and a cowboy singer who performs by
the light of a campfire.
There are also guided daily hikes, a
guided nature walk, country western dance
lessons, a hay ride and cookout.
For great team bonding, White Stallion
offers several cowgirl packages; join one of
the scheduled programs that the ranch
organizes or rustle up 10 cowgirls and the
ranch will put on its Cactus Cowgirls program
just for your group. Rates include lodging, all
meals, riding, and entertainment such as
weekend rodeos, country line dancing, tele-
scopic stargazing, and campfire sing-a-longs.
DINING
The meals are a highlight of the day,
starting with a cooked-to-order ranch style
breakfast. Lunch is generally served buffet
style with a main entrée and an array of
salads plus a sandwich bar. The dinners are
too varied to name but a few of the
favorites are all-you-can-eat ribs and chicken,
a Mexican feast or a delicious steak grilled
over a mesquite fire. Special dietary needs
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White Stallion Ranch
9251 W. Twin Peaks Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85743
520.297.0252 or
888.977.2624
www.whitestallion.com
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IT’S NOT EVERY DAY THAT SOMEONE
HANDS ME THE KEYS to a nearly 400
horsepower, $36,000 beast of a car and
says, “Alright, now when this light turns
green I want you to hit the gas hard and
take the left hand turn like you normally
would,” or “Really give [the car] some power
… don’t be bashful.” Well, that’s what Randy
Springett of Chapman Dodge in Scottsdale
said as he guided me up and around Papago
Park in one of his 2012 Dodge Charger R/Ts.
“I have the best test track in the state,” he
said, referring to the abundance of driving
conditions the park provides, which rests
next to the dealership.
I was roaring and winding up Curry
Road like it was a mole hill, before I realized
I was pushing 80 mph. I eased up on the gas
and looked over at Randy, who seemed very
pleased based on the expression his face
conveyed. While the lean-lined Charger R/T
is powered by a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with VVT,
it’s the fuel saver technology that allows
the car to run optimally on only four
cylinders. It wasn’t until I hit that incline,
several miles into the drive, that the HEMI
was firing on all cylinders. At 5,250 rpm the
engine puts out 370 hp and 395 ft-lbs of
torque at 4,200 rpm.
While the 2012 Charger R/T is full of
power, it’s the creature comforts that
really set it apart from other muscle-bound
bruisers. Nothing feels quite as soft and
welcoming as Napa leather, “Something we
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I was roaring and winding
up Curry Road like it was a
mole hill, before I realized
I was pushing 80 mph.
I eased up on the gas and
looked over at Randy,
who seemed very pleased
based on the expression his
face conveyed.
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got from the Italians,” Randy told me. Not
only do the seats feel great to touch, but on
our way back to the lot Randy hit a switch
and a cooling breeze-like sensation tingled
around my lower body, made possible by the
ventilation feature in the seats. Even the
cup holders are climate controlled. It’s like
this car was built with Arizonans in mind.
Similar to most new vehicles, the
Charger R/T has state-of- the- art- interac-
tive touch screen technologies, combined
with internet capabilities to assist just about
every drivers’ desires — even if that desire is
simplicity. “We added redundant controls so
that if someone is toodling along in naviga-
tion mode and wants to change the climate
control they can still adjust it using a knob,”
Randy explained — which beats shuffling
back through an array of screens that could
be very hazardous on the road. Not to
mention everything can be voice activated
as well — take that Kip. The interactive
display is Dodge’s one- of- a- kind 4.3-inch
full-color Uconnect Touch System.
Just outside the dealership we pulled
into an adjacent neighborhood and Randy
showed me how to sync up a cell phone via
Bluetooth, turning the car into a badass
iPhone on wheels in a matter of seconds.
We made some calls and even tuned into
Pandora Radio, all via Randy’s phone. There
aren’t a bunch of menus to go through to
get to an application on the display. If a
driver wants navigation, they simply touch
the map icon, the same goes for movie
listings, weather, and so on. I was even able
to look up gas stations, compare prices and
distance from wherever I was.
We took a moment to enjoy the clarity
and warmth of the surround sound offered
by the Charger’s nine premium Boston
Acoustic Speakers, cranking out 506-watts
of Sinatra. Before taking off again, Randy
showed me quite possibly the sickest fea-
ture. Drivers of the Charger can look up
sports information, including game time
and scores, of any team they wish via the
console display.
I had been behind the wheel less than
15 minutes and I already felt comfortable
and confident with the car. Randy put that
feeling to the test really quickly however.
Remember that left hand turn request
I mentioned? Traffic was clear when I
punched the gas. I heard the tires squeal as
I launched through the intersection. Just as
I thought I was going to have to make like
Dominic Toretto and pull a sick drift, the
Charger gripped the road, aggressively
pulling us into the correct line of traffic.
That was only a mere 90 degrees. I tried the
same move a few miles down the road
pulling off and then back onto the 202,
flooring it the whole 180 degrees, guilt free
and safe. The smooth ride and insane
handling is a mix of German engineered
four-wheel independent suspension, all-
speed two-mode Electronic Traction Control
(also available is a three-mode system),
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four-wheel disc performance brakes with
anti-lock, and Hydraulic Power-Assisted Rack
and Pinion Steering.
Speaking of safety, the 2012 Charger
received best in class ratings in front, side,
rear, and roll over testing from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety. Making it an IIHS
top safety pick. Charger sports its own Blind
Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path
Detection System, Adaptive Cruise Control,
Park Sense Rear Park Assist with Park View
Read Back Up Cameras, and rain sensitive
windshield wipers. The front end is
designed to crumple on impact, diverting
energy in a head on collision up instead of
back, and into your lap.
Dodge Charger is refined to the finest
details, “It will give you all the performance
you want, yet it gives you all the space and
handling you need,” said Randy as we pulled
back into the dealership. Whether it’s the
French seam accent stitching in the seats,
the LED break lights, the convenient cargo-
carrying features, or the heated steering
wheel, you won’t find this much awesome-
ness in any one car on this side of the pond.
“If you want this kind of luxury and
performance you can’t beat [Charger], you
would have to go European,” Randy told me
with supreme confidence as I reluctantly
handed him back the keys. I’ll take mine in
Blackberry Pearl please.
AZSAL FAST FACTS
• The Napa leather I men-tioned that dressed theR/T’s seats; it’s the samestuff that’s in Ferraris.
• In the 2001 film “The Fastand the Furious,” Vin Diesel’scharacter, Dominic Toretto,sports a 1970 super-chargedDodge Charger in the finalrace scene.
• Don’t be surprised if you seeChargers in a familiar two-tone black and white. Manylaw enforcement agenciesare opting to go with abeefed up Dodge Chargerrather than the traditionalCrown Vic.. A certain localcountry, I won’t name, hasseveral on order. Don’t saywe didn’t warn you.
• The 2012 Dodge ChargerSRT8 is a 12-second superbeast. It sports a 470-HP 6.4L HEMI V8 that can go 0-60 MPH in the upper four-second range and reach atop speed on 175 MPH.Footprint gas pedal soldseparately.
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YOU PROBABLY KNOW GREG FITZSIMMONS
in more than one way. No … it wasn’t that
Tequila-filled night in Mexico back in ’95. In
addition to being a sarcastic, yet straight-
forward thinking man’s comic, he is also a
producer, writer and actor who is visible in
just about every avenue of media.
Fitzsimmons is a regular guest on
Chelsea Lately, David Letterman, Conan
O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel, plus he has had
stand-up specials on Comedy Central. He
also was a regular on “I Love the 70’s,” “I
Love the 80’s,” “I Love the 90’s,” and yes, “I
Love the New Millennium.” He hosts “The
Greg Fitzsimmons Show,” on Sirius XM’s
“Howard 101” and has his own show,
“Fitzdog Radio.” I could list all his social net-
working links and info about his radio show,
but frankly, you’re an adult. Do it yourself
and go to www.GregFitzsimmons.com. If
all of that isn’t enough, in 2011 he had a
bestselling book, Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons.
Perhaps he could run for president later
this year? We could use a wisecracking and
talented person in the White House. And
he’d be a helluva lot of fun at a state
dinner, don’t you think?
As you can imagine, he’s on the road
alot; regularly out of town two of three
weekends. He takes it in stride and is grateful
for his fans. And knowing his audience, he
“gels” in certain parts of the country. “You
find cities where you just fit,” said Greg
Fitzsimmons, “It’s got to be a match.”
He counts Boston, San Francisco, New
York and Phoenix among his fave cities to
do stand up. The Midwest? Not so much.
“I’m a wise ass and I’m sarcastic,” he said,
explaining it away.
Shall we talk t.p.? Let’s! When it comes
to toilet paper, “I think it’s important you
don’t overshoot it,” said Fitzsimmons. He
insists he doesn’t need big, poofy paper, but
that there is an art to getting it just right.
“Three segments, folded over like a burrito,”
he stated. “You have to think, ‘Am I going in
for a long wipe?’ You need some feel!”
Also important: the segments must
stick together; none of that grade school
toilet paper. “I’m not Cleopatra. I don’t
need cotton balls folded over,” the comic
continued, “But, don’t sacrifice feel.” Give
Fitzsimmons any topic and it’s automati-
cally funny.
“I like Phoenix a lot,” said Fitzsimmons,
“They’ve got a party energy. I’m really
psyched!” Come see just how psyched
Fitzsimmons is when he cruises back to
Stand Up Live in Phoenix, June 14-16. Party
with Greg, nosh on some outstanding food,
Getting Down and Dirty with Comic Greg Fitzsimmons
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By Lynette Carrington
... the segments must stick
together; none of that
grade school toilet paper.
“I’m not Cleopatra. I don’t
need cotton balls folded
over,” the comic continued,
“But, don’t sacrifice feel.”
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kick back and enjoy an awesome night of
cerebral humor. Oh, and bring your own
toilet paper. Tickets are on sale now at
www.StandUpLive.com. And thanks to
Greg for forcing me out of my “box” and
making me write a little bit more “smart
assy” than usual.
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AZSAL FAST FACTS
• Greg Fitzsimmons is a four-time Emmy winner.
• There will be a GregFitzsimmons one hour special coming up in August2012. He doesn’t yet knowon what channel it will air.(Probably the channel thatoffers him the best toiletpaper!)
• Hecklers help to keep thecomic on his toes and oftenpresent impromptu materialat shows. When it gets tobe too much, “I appreciatethe staff stepping in andtelling them to shut up,”laughed Fitzsimmons.
• Greg has written for The Man Show, Cedric theEntertainer Presents,Politically Incorrect and TheEllen Degeneres Show.
• He is often called on to help develop televisionshows and game shows.Some of them make it tothe air, some of them don’t.Don’t judge.
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FIVE YEARS AGO, ON AN OTHERWISE
UNREMARKABLE DAY in October 2007, Sam
Jones and George Martinez talked over a
bowl of fruit about the dream of creating
their own beverage distribution company.
That morning changed their lives.
They followed through on their desire
and have built a successful, multi-state
beverage distribution company specializing
in selected niche beverages.
Martinez and Jones’ early career work-
ing uniform of pants and sweat-stained
shirts is gone. The noise and dust of the
warehouse has been replaced by a modern
office building near downtown Phoenix.
The long shelves in the warehouse that
housed endless cartons of drinks have been
replaced by long solid wood conference
tables and shelves on the wall that neatly
display the drinks that Shadow Beverages
and Snacks is representing: Ironclad Energy
Drink, No Fear Energy Drink and WheyUP.
“We both started in the industry at the
ground level,” Martinez explained. “Sam [was]
in the warehouse doing simple beverage
processes and I was at the route level
delivering beverages.”
The decision to create a new company
came years after “beginning their careers”
in the industry.
Both moved up in their positions, which
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“We both started in the
industry at the ground
level ... Sam [was] in the
warehouse doing simple
beverage processes and
I was at the route level
delivering beverages.”
helped broaden their understanding of the
distribution and marketing process. Jones
started working as a brand man for SoBe
and learned the process of building a brand
for a particular product and continued that
work for 17 years. Meanwhile, Martinez was
out driving the routes delivering Pepsi
products for 22 years before the visit with
Jones changed all of that.
“We both reached a point in life where
we wanted to move outside the traditional
corporate environment and take some time
for ourselves,” said Jones.
Jones remembers that the bowl of
fruit meeting was where the idea first
flourished and “where we came up with the
concept and idea of a brand company that
is not brand specific and its root base is an
operating company.” Jones and Martinez
moved quickly to implement their decisions
and in 2008, Shadow Beverages and Snacks
was incorporated in Phoenix.
The first distribution challenge is to
get a customer to stock your product.
Established brands with a steady proof of
sales are the easiest and are quickly
accepted. The new or younger brands that
aren’t readily recognizable are a more
difficult sell.
Martinez noted that a common
approach is to try to develop a brand that
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becomes well known so the brand can then
be sold.
“There is a lot of history about brands
that have incubated and they all have one
big strategy and that was to sell for millions
of dollars,” Martinez said.
“With that strategy, you might as well
go buy a lottery ticket. It can work — when it
works — there are some great stories behind
it, but there are all those stories of folks that
didn’t succeed that you didn’t hear about
and we didn’t want to be one of those.”
They knew they needed an approach
that would create a strong operating
company if they were to succeed. “When
we started to work in the confines of our
(business) strategy we identified ... the
functional beverage space and we knew
that those were the categories that were
growing,” Martinez said.
Jones and Martinez created a business
plan for the functional drink market, which
would not put them head to head with the
major soft drinks.
“From a functional standpoint, it’s a
drink that serves a functional purpose,” said
Martinez. “You’re drinking that beverage
with a purpose in mind … so it might be
hydration, might be energy, it might be
coconut, but it has a functional purpose.
That is a space that we decided to plan and
we took it a step further.”
Shadow Beverages began to grow and
Martinez and Jones started to focus on
licensing companies that were already
around. “We looked at a different strategy
— licensing brands,” Martinez said about
Shadow Beverages coming onto the market.
“(We wanted) to take existing brands that
had no entry into the beverage space and
link them into that same consumer from a
brand standpoint which can be likened to a
brand like Nike that is everywhere.” Shadow
Beverages now operates in 28 states.
The company continues to grow and
Martinez and Jones are enjoying watching a
dream come true, while maintaining a close
friendship that started through common
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friends in Colorado.
On the marketing side, Shadow has
picked up some product endorsements
from up-and-coming players in Major
League Baseball. They are working with
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ryan Roberts to
promote WheyUP, a brand they purchased
last June. With Ryan Roberts quickly
becoming a fan favorite in Phoenix,
WheyUP has also attracted the endorse-
ment of second-year Los Angeles Dodger
shortstop Dee Gordon.
Martinez and Jones could not be happier
with the decision they made over five years
ago in Martinez’ backyard. They control their
own lives and feel good about bringing
beverages to the market, which are func-
tional. Health awareness seems to becoming
more important each year and they are
excited to play a role in that market, while
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EVER WONDER IF YOUR CHILD IS GETTING
THE ESSENTIAL vitamins and nutrients
that are needed for growth and develop-
ment? New studies and the current
“Dietary Guidelines for Americans” from
the U.S. government are saying that
children are lacking key nutrients from the
foods they are eating.
"While frank vitamin deficiency syn-
dromes are uncommon among American
children (even among picky eaters), many
children get suboptimal amounts —
low enough to affect their health, their
intellect and their behavior," according to
Dr. David Carfagno, D.O., of Scottsdale
Sports Medicine Institute. "We live in an
age of highly processed foods. Even
when we get kids to eat the fruits and
vegetables we want them to, conven-
tional produce is often grown using
agricultural techniques that minimize
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the vitamin and mineral contents.”
Falling short are calcium, magnesium,
fiber, vitamin E and potassium. Here’s a
closer look into these key nutrients and
how to get them into your child’s diet:
CALCIUM
In the development of a child, calcium is
much needed for strong bones and a
healthy skeletal system. The body uses
calcium also for muscle contractions,
transmitting messages through nerves
and releasing of hormones.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM)
recommends for optimal bone health the
following amount of calcium per day:
• 1 to 3 years old —700 mg
• 4 to 8 years old — 1000 mg
• 9 to 18 years old — 1,300 mg
“With today’s children being exposed
to so many unhealthy foods and drinks, it is
leading to a greater risk for osteoporosis
later on in life”, says Tina M Patel, P.A.
“During the pre-teen years and all the way
up to the adolescence, it is crucial for
children to receive the proper amount of
calcium so optimal bone growth can occur.”
Here are a few sources of calcium that
can be added to the diet: 8 ounces of milk
or calcium-fortified orange juice (300 mg
of calcium), 6 ounces of yogurt (225 mg
of calcium), ½ cup of white beans (110 mg
of calcium), 1 ounce of almonds (80 mg
of calcium) and ½ cup of broccoli (35 mg
of calcium).
MAGNESIUM
Another vital nutrient, magnesium,
which is essential for almost 300 functions
within the body, is important for children.
Magnesium keeps bones from becoming
brittle, bolsters the immune system,
regulates heart beat rhythm and main-
tains muscle and nerve function. Here is
how much magnesium is needed each day:
• 1 to 3 years old — 80 mg
• 4 to 8 years old — 130 mg
• 9 to 13 years old — 240 mg
• 14 to 18 years old — 360 mg (females )
and 410 mg(males)
To fortify your children's diet with
magnesium, look to incorporating the
following into their diets: pumpkin and
sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, almonds,
cashews, whole grains cereals from oats,
rye and buckwheat, dark green vegetables
and black, navy and white beans.
FIBER
A diet rich in fiber will ensure a child’s
digestive system is running smoothly.
Fiber is also linked to lowering the chances
of diabetes and heart disease when
children get older. Unfortunately, children
are not eating enough whole grains, fresh
fruits and vegetables to obtain the fiber
that is needed. A rule of thumb for the
amount of fiber intake is to take the child’s
age and add five. For example, a 7 year old
should get 12 grams of daily fiber.
Here are some foods that are high in
By Dr. Mayur M. Dev
"We live in an age of highly
processed foods. Even
when we get kids to eat
the fruits and vegetables
we want them to,
conventional produce is
often grown using
agricultural techniques
that minimize the vitamin
and mineral contents.”
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fiber: apples, pears, black and kidney
beans, lentils, rolled oats, avocado, split
peas and raspberries. High fiber foods
usually contain vitamins and minerals
needed for growth and development.
VITAMIN E
Vitamin E is essential for a healthy and
responsive immune system and important
as a crucial antioxidant nutrient. Kids are
exposed to all types of bacteria and harm-
ful environmental elements such as air
pollution, radiation and chemicals. Vitamin
E can help to prevent the damage that is
caused by these agents. Traditionally
vitamin E is in foods that are considered
fatty foods, which may be eliminated out
of children’s diet for the sake of healthy
eating. This may lead to a nutrient
deficiency and downward spiral in health.
Here are some recommendations for
obtaining vitamin E in the diet: Almonds (1
almond has 7.4 mg), sunflower, pumpkin
and sesame seeds, spinach, broccoli, kiwi,
mango, papaya, olives and hazelnuts.
POTASSIUM
Potassium is a nutrient that is found in
almost every food and is beneficial for
normal heart and muscle function, proper
fluid balance (electrolyte), energy produc-
tion and healthy strong bones. With so
many processed foods on the market
geared toward children, they are not
eating enough of the proper types of
foods to receive the amount of potassium
the body needs.
Here’s a quick look at the daily potas-
sium requirements for children:
• 1 to 3 yrs old — 3,000 mg
• 4 to 8 yrs old — 3,800 mg
• 9 to 13 yrs old — 4,500 mg
• 14 to 18 yrs old — 4,700 mg
To have a balanced diet incorporate
the following foods to ensure potassium
intake is met: beets, white beans, bananas,
papaya, oranges, yogurt, almonds, avoca-
do, kiwi, spinach, carrots, raisins, cherries
and prunes.
Knowing which essential nutrients
are needed for children as they develop
and grow, could lead to healthy future
without disease.
About Dr. Mayur M. Dev
Holding a Masters degree in
Microbiology and Biochemistry
from the University of Florida,
Dr. Dev is also a proud gradu-
ate of Midwestern University
College of Pharmacy, where he earned a
Doctorate of Pharmacy enabling him to
pursue his passion to help others thru the
pharmaceutical field. He is also a member of
the Institute of Functional Medicine and The
Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists.
Dr. Dev practices and advocates naturopathic
(holistic) medicine. For more info, visit
www.modernpharmacist.com
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The first fitness DVD from the award-
winning resort and wellness brand, Canyon
Ranch: Strong & Sculpted features three
20-minute workouts to firm and tone the
entire body. The DVD includes an invigorating
strength training workout, fluid yoga
practice, and a powerful core workout, plus
a bonus recipe booklet and three bonus
segments sharing diet and wellness secrets
from the upscale retreat’s health experts
and renowned chef. $16.99
Making fitness easy, Exhale: Core Fusion
30-Day Sculpt features a complete five-
week plan with 30 hand-picked segments.
Each week includes six 20-minute workouts
(plus a rest day) that mix sculpting and
cardio moves for total fitness with
segments from some of Core Fusion’s
most popular programs (Lean & Toned,
Boot Camp, Yoga, and Cardio). The DVD
brings the mind/body spa experience
home with the structure of a personalized
and customizable fitness plan that also
includes motivation and nutrition tips.
$19.99
Designed to deliver fast results in less time
by offering the utmost in customization
and variety for people of any fitness level,
the SparkPeople: 28-Day Boot Camp
features Nicole Nichols, popular fitness
trainer at America's number one online
weight-loss and fitness community,
SparkPeople.com. The 28-Day Boot Camp
DVD has four fat-blasting, calorie-torching
workouts, a clickable workout calendar, and
several bonus features, including recipes,
tips to burn more fat, seated abs exercises
and much more. $16.99
Want to Get in Shape?
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Bethenny Frankel is the star of Bethenny
Getting Married? (the most-watched series
premiere in Bravo's history), and New York
Times bestselling author of Naturally Thin,
The Skinnygirl Dish and A Place of Yes. Since
people always ask Bethenny how she stays in
shape, she created Body by Bethenny last
year, and this creative-based follow-up,
Bethenny’s Skinnygirl Workout, features
three quick yoga segments (two 15-minute,
one 20-minute) that tone the entire body
with instructor Mike McArdle. Includes
bonus stretching segment and a recipe
booklet. $16.99
Shiva Rea: More Daily Energy features a
new set of seven 20-minute practices in a
flexible format with a wide range of skill
levels. The three beginner (lunar) and four
intermediate (solar) sequences in this
program, plus the customizable Yoga Matrix,
allow users to evolve their practice and tailor
workouts depending upon mood, energy
level, and schedule. Exercisers will be
energized, motivated, and restored with one
of the world’s most inspirational teachers.
$19.99
Fitness icon Kathy Smith designed Ageless
with Kathy Smith: Total Body Turnaround
to combat the aging process. Like a reset
button for the body, Total Body Turnaround
features three 20-minute workouts, each
one targeting a physical change people face
as they grow older. Energize and de-stress
with customizable circuit-training segments to
trim and firm, improve balance and flexibility,
and awaken new energy in the body, along
with a special Q & A with Kathy. $16.99 ▲
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WITH SO MANY SKIN PRODUCTS TO
CHOOSE FROM, how do you know which
products to use and when? Skincare prod-
ucts promise everything from turning back
the hands of time to clearing up pesky acne.
However, unless you understand how to use
products correctly, and what products to
use, you might not get the results you’re
looking to achieve. Here are the top five key
skincare products, including everything
you need to know about how to keep skin
looking gorgeous.
CLEANSERS: Cleansers are a staple in
every skincare routine and are often an
unsung hero of the daily regimen. Because
there is so much innovation and “newness”
in other skincare categories, such as mois-
turizers and treatment products, cleansers
are often misused or overlooked. It’s true
that cleansers all have the same basic
function, which is to clean dirt, debris, oil,
bacteria and makeup from the skin, but
certain skin types should stick to specific
cleansers. Most importantly, a cleanser
should never strip skin of water, so look for
a cleanser with a sulfate-free formula,
which is more hydrating to the skin.
Another cleanser misconception is
that they only need to be used at night. It’s
important to wash skin in the morning
because while you sleep, skin is in repair
mode and secretes toxins and sebum that
can prevent your daytime products from
working effectively. Washing skin in the
morning helps remove toxins and sebum
from the skin, while also cleansing — ensur-
ing that skin can absorb daytime products
most efficiently.
TONERS: Toner is an important step in
any skincare routine with many benefits for
all skin types. When left damp on the skin
before applying moisturizer, toners provide
an instant boost of hydration. Toners also
remove drying chlorines, minerals and
chemicals often found in tap water that can
be dehydrating to the skin. By supplying the
skin with essential hydration and nutrients,
you repair the skin’s protective barrier making
it less sensitive and resistant to environmen-
tal damage. Toners can also enhance the
results of your skincare program. Depending
on the ingredients used in the toner, they
can help calm skin, control oil, stimulate
blood circulation, destroy acne-causing
bacteria, and provide anti-oxidant benefits.
Always look for a toner that is alcohol-free.
Lastly, always apply toner with a cotton pad;
never spray it on the skin. The wiping action
ensures that dehydrating chlorines and salts
are properly removed from the skin.
Skincare 101
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You’ve seen the all products on the shelves, butwhat really works?
By Renée Rouleau
... unless you understand
how to use products
correctly, and what
products to use, you might
not get the results you’re
looking to achieve.
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SERUMS: A serum is a skincare product
that has a higher concentration of active
ingredients, usually comes in a gel or creamy
gel form and is meant for use under a mois-
turizer or mask. While cleanser, toner and
moisturizer are a must for every skin type,
serums can be used when you feel like your
skin is in a rut and would like to increase the
results of your basic products. They also
are very beneficial for giving your skin extra
hydration when you feel like you need a
boost of moisture. Apply a dime-sized
amount to the skin, and always apply a
cream after applying a serum as they don’t
contain protective properties. After cleans-
ing, use an alcohol-free toner and leave it
damp on the skin before applying your
serum. By leaving your skin damp with
toner, the action ingredients in your serum
will penetrate deeper within the skin giving
you better results.
MOISTURIZER: Because moisturizer is a
staple in a day and evening skincare routine,
we find ourselves wearing it 24 hours a day,
365 days per year so it’s important we use
the right one. A moisturizer should absorb
in the skin, and not just sit on the surface.
So apply your moisturizer, wait for five
minutes and touch your skin. If you can still
feel the heaviness on the skin, then it very
well may be too rich for you. Look for a
moisturizer with SPF for your daytime
moisturizer. Not only is sunscreen essential
for skin preservation, but wearing moistur-
izer with built-in SPF saves time. At night,
use a moisturizer without SPF, and let your
skin relax with a lighter moisturizer while it’s
in repair mode. It’s also important to pay
attention to how you apply moisturizer. You
want to be sure to apply it evenly over the
entire face and neck area. Additionally, if
your skin still feels dry after using a mois-
turizer, you don’t need to apply more. Most
likely, this means you need to switch to a
creamier moisturizer. After cleansing, you
must immediately use an alcohol-free toner
and moisturizer. If you leave your skin bare
for more than one minute, it will start to
dehydrate as the dry air attracts moisture
out of the skin. Perform your skincare
routine quickly, and be sure to always leave
your toner damp on the skin.
EXFOLIATORS: By removing dry skin
cells, you reveal healthy and vibrant skin.
Exfoliation removes expired, dry skin cells
making way for new, healthy, plump skin
cells. It also helps to reduce blemishes and
break outs, lessen clogged pores, rid the
skin of dryness and lighten brown spots and
hyperpigmentation — all while smoothing
the skin. There are two types of exfoliants.
A chemical or acid exfoliant does the work
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for you. It’s applied, left on the skin and
then dissolves the dry skin cells. With a
physical exfoliant, such as facial brushes,
scrubs and sponges, you manually do the
work. A combination of both will yield the
best results. I’d recommend using a chemi-
cal exfoliator a few times a month and a
physical exfoliator 2-3 times a week.
Exfoliation can provide tremendous skin
benefit for achieving clear, healthy and
beautiful skin — but you certainly don’t
want to overdo it.
With so many products it can be
confusing which products to use when. A
simple trick to remember how to apply
products after cleansing is to apply them in
the order of viscosity. Toner has a consis-
tency similar to water and should be applied
first. Next, apply serum, which is similar to a
thin gel. Finally, add your thick cream mois-
turizer. It’s important to remember that all
of these products are essential in a skincare
regimen and will work together to keep skin
looking healthy and radiant.
Renée Rouleau is a
trusted skin care expert
and celebrity estheti-
cian who has been help-
ing men, women and
teens of all ages attain
glowing, beautiful skin for 25 years. For more
information, visit www.reneerouleau.com.
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IN PAST ISSUES, YOU MAY HAVE SEEN
references to the Director of Sales and
Marketing at Storage West, Don Willis. Not
only has he been a personal inspiration to
AZSAL publisher, Joe Orr, he is a shining
example of perseverance and patience. With
a background that encompasses military
service, ongoing education, love of family
and a unique entrepreneurial mind, he has
made Storage West a force to be reckoned
with in the self-storage industry.
Don Willis was born in Anacortes,
Washington (an island north of Seattle).
After attending Bible College in Seattle, he
dropped out in his second year and joined
the Air Force. Shortly thereafter, he married
his wife, Dianne. He went on to work in the
service as a Morse Intercept Operator for
four years. After reflecting on his years of
college and his work in the Air Force he had
a revelation about his work prospects.
“That does not sound very mar-
ketable,” Don Willis noted of his experience
up until that point. He decided to cross train
as a buyer, moved to Montana and served
three and a half more years in the military.
He finally secured his bachelor’s degree in
business with a minor in economics from
the University of Great Falls in Montana.
Willis went for his master’s at the
University of Montana. He soon became a
regional sales manager of Intermountain
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With a background that
encompasses military
service, ongoing education,
love of family and a unique
entrepreneurial mind, he has
made Storage West a force
to be reckoned with in the
self-storage industry.
Merchandising. He moved in succession to
partner in opening a bookstore and then a
men’s gift and tobacco store called
Sherlock’s Home Store. Soon after, markets
crashed and he lost everything. He decided
to return and complete his master’s degree.
In succession, Willis worked at a graphics
art company and in the semiconductor
industry, before starting his own consulting
firm. He progressed into a marketing guru,
then took a brief hiatus while he co-founded
the Center for Metaphysical Studies, where
he designed a degree in MetaBusiness.
He then went on to Storage West,
where he did some consulting before
becoming Director of Sales and Marketing.
Embracing everything about marketing,
including search engine optimization, Willis
has been in his element and Storage West
continues to expand its empire into
California, Nevada, Arizona and now, Texas.
At Storage West, Willis understands
the value of what the company has to offer
and works to keep the business strongly
engaged with its customers. Not a company
to offer cut-rate incentives or fly-by-night
promotions, he helps the company attract
good renters who appreciate the security,
convenience and stability of Storage West.
To learn more about Storage West, visit
www.StorageWest.com.
Director of Sales and Marketing Don Willis keeps Storage Westguided in the right direction
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AZSAL was there
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Photos by Gene Lower
RIGHT: English rockers Radiohead, led
by singer Thom Yorke, wowed the
crowd at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale
with an impressive performance of
their biggest hits.
FAR RIGHT TOP: Arizona Cardinals fans
enjoy a cold beer and the NFL Draft at
the Cardinals annual draft party at the
University of Phoenix Stadium.
FAR RIGHT BOTTOM: The Arizona
Cardinals introduce their first-round
draft pick, wide receiver Michael Floyd
from Notre Dame.
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JUST WATCHING SEVEN-YEAR- OLD SEBASTIAN GADDIS can be exhausting. “Sebastian is
an awesome kid,” Sensei Richard Poage said. “He’s got a ton of energy.”
Sebastian may have enough energy to cool every home in the Valley during the
sweltering August heat. The second grader’s mother, Juawana, is trying to harness
some of that energy by enrolling Sebastian in a karate class in Scottsdale. So far Juawana
is enjoying the results, “It’s been good,” Juawana said. “It’s taught him to focus.”
That had been a problem for Sebastian who has ADHD. He came to the Peaceful
Warrior Martial Arts and Healing Center for a sleepover and he really liked it. Now it is
his home away from home. He spends about 15 hours a week at the dojo. He goes
there after school, does his homework and also takes part in the new Mental and
Martial Enrichment Program, or more simply, the ME program.
The goal is to help kids and families affected by ADD/ADHD. With help from
Scottsdale psychologist Dr. Dan Short, Peaceful Warrior co-owners Tiffany Richards and
Sensei Poage devised the program. ME assists with mental and physical development
by combining martial arts training with proven methodologies to ”grow the brain.”
Sebastian and his classmates work on meditation
as well as kicks, punches, and blocks and then build up to
adding new moves to form a combination. The exercises
help the kids develop focus and memory.
Parents aren’t just dropping off their kids and
picking them up an hour later. While the kids work up a
good sweat during the ME class, the parents are just as
involved as their children. "We require the parents to be
involved and it's required of parents to take it home,"
Richards said.
With a lengthy questionnaire for parents and their
school teachers to fill out on their kids, Richards, Poage
and Dr Short tailor the class to each child based on
his/her specific needs.
Sebastian has become much more patient, for
example. He has been better at taking turns and waiting
his turn. He’s also learned “how to be a good loser,” said Sebastian, “and how to be a
good winner.”
Juawana is not the only person who has seen a change in Sebastian. “The church
has really noticed a difference.”
The ME program is only in its beginning stages, but it’s already transforming kids
like Sebastian. Juawana doesn’t want to mess with a good thing, even asking Sensei and
Tiffany advice on whether it would be alright for her son to play football or if it would
interfere with the program.
Incidentally, Sebastian will be unleashing some of his energy on the football field
this fall.
Peaceful Warrior, 6451 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254480.200.1187, www.peacefulwarriorphx.com
Peaceful WarriorCenter’s Mental
and MartialEnrichment
Program
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