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The Dog Daysof SummerPage 2

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4/24 — FREE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHTPhoenix Children’s Museum215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ Free admission for the public, 5PM-9PM

5/3 — JUNK IN THE TRUNK VINTAGE MARKETWestWorld of Scottsdale16601 North Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com for details

5/3 — KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY Turf Paradise - 1501 West Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ $5 admission. Watch the Kentucky Derby and live local racing!

5/11 — MOTHERS DAY BRUNCHIronwood Clubhouse41551 N Anthem Hills Dr, Anthem, AZ$39.95 Adults, 16 & under charged their age, 3 & under free

Register online in members section or call 623-742-6222

5/17 - 5/18 — PEACH FESTIVALSchnepf Farms 24810 South Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ7:30AM - 4PM Free admission! Carnival rides, food, and music!

ENDS 5/18 — CHIHULY IN THE GARDENDesert Botanical Garden1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZVisit www.dbg.org for more details and viewing times

5/21 — SPRING FLING WINE EVENTPersimmon Clubhouse 2708 W Anthem Club Dr, Anthem, AZCall 623-742-6222 for reservations

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Anthem: Living the Dream

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I recently took a trip to the Midwest, where I had lived for much of my life. I got to spend time with friends and family whom this year, have been beaten up badly by Old Man Winter. While I was there, I listened to sto-ry after story about how awful it’s been and how spring can’t come soon enough. However, beyond that, there was another topic of conversation that came up often. It was a subject I have heard many times before. It ZDV�WKH�³ZKHQ�,�UHWLUH�,¶P�JHWWLQJ�RXW�RI�KHUH´�RU�³LI�,�FRXOG�OHDYH��,¶G�JR�VRPHZKHUH�ZDUP´�FRQYHUVDWLRQ�

I have been part this discussion many times before. However, it wasn’t until this recent trip that I realized I have never had this talk with anybody in Arizona. It struck me that while the summers can be unbearably hot (causing many of us to escape the heat whenever possible), I have never heard anyone claim that as soon as they get the chance they are leaving this state forever.

Obviously, there are many Arizona residents who have already gone through this metamorphosis and have moved here after their retirement. Others, like myself, are lucky to be here during our working years. Regardless of what stage we are at, it can be to easy to forget how great life in the valley can be. That’s why we should all take a step back, take a look at where we live and appreciate the fact that it’s a place that others only dream about!

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The Dog Days of Summer It’s almost summertime, which means it’s pool time! Nothing beats the refreshing feeling of diving into your pool on a hot 105-degree day, so imagine how great it feels for your fur-covered dog. The experience of sharing the pool with your dog can be fun for all, but there are consequences to consider. By taking a few simple steps, it’s easy for a well-trained dog to enjoy the pool as much as you do and also take care of your pool.

The regular presence of a dog may necessitate an adjustment in your pool care and chemical practices. Organic matter, oils and phosphates will be released into the pool in greater concentration than that which comes from humans. When it comes to bringing outside matter into the pool, an average size dog is equal to three people. If you have more than one dog in the pool, multiply that number by three and you will soon learn why you are using more sanitizer or chlorine than normal.

$V�ZLWK�DQ\�W\SH�RI�SRRO�DFWLYLW\��VDIHW\�VKRXOG�EH�\RXU�WRS�FRQFHUQ��7KH�¿UVW�WKLQJ�WR�do is to make sure that everyone is comfortable with Fido or Spot being in the pool. If someone has a fear of dogs, those fears can escalate quickly in a pool with nowhere to run.

Once everyone is in the pool, keep in mind that a dog with sharp nails, in motion, is like swimming with a chain saw. Be sure to keep those nails trimmed and tell the kids to notify you immediately, if an accident does happen. For the dog’s sake, keep a watchful eye on their nails and pads as they can quickly wear down to the point of bleeding, as they excitedly race around the pool’s exterior. Repeated launching from pool steps and cool decking can tear up the paw pads as well, especially, dogs that spend most of their time on grass.

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“THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER”(cont.)

After the swim, rinse them thoroughly, making sure to get all chlorine and pool chemicals R̆�RI�WKHLU�VNLQ�DQG�IXU��,I�\RX�GRQ¶W�JHW�WKH�FKDQFH�WR�UHPRYH�WKHLU�FROODU�EHIRUH�WKH\�GLYH�LQ��EH�VXUH�WR�WDNH�LW�R̆�DIWHUZDUGV��DV�D�ZHW�FROODU�FDQ�FDXVH�KRW�VSRWV�WR�GHYHORS���)LQDOO\��GU\�\RXU�SRRFK�R̆�ZHOO��SD\LQJ�H[WUD�DWWHQWLRQ�WR�WKH�HDUV��JURLQ�DQG�DUPSLWV��All of which are areas where moisture-induced infections can occur. This may also save you and your friends from getting drenched when your dog unexpectedly decides it’s time for a shake!

6R��WKH�GRJ�LV�RXW�RI�WKH�ZDWHU��GULHG�R̆�DQG�WDNLQJ�D�VQRR]H��1RZ�WLPH�IRU�\RX�WR�WDNH�care of the pool. After a good swim, it’s inevitable that the dog will have left some hair EHKLQG���<RX�PDGH�EH�VXUSULVHG�WKDW�D�KLJK�SHUFHQWDJH�RI�WKDW�KDLU�LV�QRW�EHLQJ�FDXJKW�E\�WKH�VNLPPHU���7KH�KDLU�DQG�OLQW�SRW�DQG�RU�¿OWHU�ZLOO�HQG�XS�ZLWK�WKH�PDMRULW\�RI�WKH�ORVW�KDLU��'HSHQGDQW�RQ�WKH�W\SH�RI�¿OWHU�\RX�KDYH��SHULRGLF�EDFNZDVKLQJ�RU�FOHDQLQJ�of the cartridges will help in keeping your system running smoothly. To minimize the upkeep, we recommend keeping your dog’s coat trimmed as short as possible and to brush them out regularly.

So stay cool this summer make sure and make sure that Fido does too. Just remember these few simple tips and avoid costly maintenance for both your pool AND your dog!!

Jerry Theobald - AZ’s Best Pool Service & Repair. A locally owned family

business, servicing all of your pool needs. www.azsbestpoolservice.com

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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Several Anthem families visited Rocky Point in Mexico for their Spring Break vacation. Great fun was had by all!

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The Hobbes family was excited to have their children, Joe and Ashley, home from college for Spring Break!

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Meet Richard McDonald

RESIDENT PROFILE

Submit your photos or a candidate for the resident profile at www.ezazrealty.com/Lifestyle

Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona

Family: Wife Lisa, son Micah who is 3.5 years old and daughter &KDUOHH�ZKR�LV���\HDUV�ROG�

Occupation: Past: Guitarist with Morningstar Band, Tempe based World Beat band for 15 years. Present: Senior Vice President Fender Musical Instruments for 21 years.

Significant Accomplishments: As a young guitarist growing up in Scottsdale I could have never imagined I would one day be responsible for Fender guitars DQG�DPSOL¿HUV��,W¶V�D�GUHDP�FRPH�WUXH��2Q�D�PXVLFDO�OHYHO«�WRXULQJ�1RUWK�$PHULFD��ZULWLQJ�and making records with my friend Walt Richardson as the Morningstar band. More UHFHQWO\�PXOWLSOH�SHUIRUPDQFHV�ZLWK�$OLFH�&RRSHU�DV�WKH�+DOR�RI�)OLHV��UDLVLQJ�PRQH\�WR�support the Solid Rock Foundation for at risk youth. Biggest accomplishment…landing my wife Lisa!

Hobbies: Music, tennis, photography. I love to visit Arizona ghost towns, snap some photos and do a little rock hounding. Best Saturday…tennis with Lisa and a swim with the family.

Why Anthem?: Lisa and I were looking for the best environment to raise a family. We ZDQWHG�WR�¿QG�FRPPXQLW\�ZLWK�ORWV�RI�NLGV�and a value system built around family and FRPPXQLW\��:H�IHOO�LQ�ORYH�ZLWK�$QWKHP�DQG�ERXJKW�D�KRPH�WKUHH�ZHHNV�DIWHU�RXU�¿UVW�visit.

Favorite Travel Spots: I am fortunate that my job responsibilities take me all over the world! I travel extensively to Europe and Asia. Lisa and I went to Bora Bora and it stands out in my memory…paradise as advertised. We love domestic travel as well, with San Francisco being a favorite destination.

Bucket List: What’s left to do! I have been blessed with a really dynamic life that hasn’t left me wanting for much at this point. I ORYH�RXU�FKXUFK��$UL]RQD�+LOOV�&RPPXQLW\�&KXUFK�� VSHQGLQJ� WLPH� ZLWK� /LVD� DQG� P\�kids and living in Anthem.

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WATER FOR OUR WORLD

NONPROFITS HELPING THE COMMUNITY

Water for Our World is a charity created and run by local Anthem resident Scott Foreman. Their objective as an organization is…³]HUR�´��8VXDOO\��WKDW�LV�QRW�PXFK�RI�DQ�REMHFWLYH��KRZHYHU��IRU�WKLV�organization it’s a great one. Their goal is to be sure that there are ³]HUR´�GHDWKV�GXH�WR�GHK\GUDWLRQ��

/DVW�\HDU�LQ�0DULFRSD�&RXQW\�DORQH��PRUH�WKDQ�����KRPHOHVV�DQG�homebound people died as a direct result of dehydration! The sad thing is that all of these deaths were preventable. Their diligent work has allowed them to PDNH�VLJQL¿FDQW�KHDGZD\�WRZDUGV�VROYLQJ�WKLV�SUREOHP�ORFDOO\�DQG�KDV�DOORZHG�WKHLU�FDULQJ�touch to be felt all over the world.

As with any charity, funding and volunteers are always needed. Visit waterforourworld.com to learn more about their work, how you can help out and to register for their upcoming fundraiser, outlined below.

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This event has something for everyone; young, old, runner or walker. All you need is a heart for Arizona’s thirsty. Proceeds from this family fun 5k, 10K and 1 mile event will go towards the purchase of clean drinking water for those throughout Arizona who are homeless or homebound.

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Arizona is beautiful; there is no doubt about that. However the biggest complaint I hear is that sometimes it feels like summer all year long. Sure we go through seasonal changes just like people

in other states, but the visual cues that mark a new season aren’t always so obvious here in the valley. If the change of seasons is something you miss, then seasonal decorating is just for you!

With seasonal decorating, you can change out accessories every few months, keeping things fresh and giving you a sense of the current season. This can be accomplished with major and/or minor tweaks to your décor with no need to change out your furniture or wall color. Let’s use spring as an example. One of the easiest way to transition into the new season is to change curtains to a lighter ZHLJKW� IDEULF�� DGG� QDWXUDO� SODQWV� DQG� ÀRZHUV�RU� SHUKDSV� FKDQJH� WKH� VRID� SLOORZV� WR� D�ÀRUDO�or spring theme. That same process can work for the bedroom too. A lighter weight, colorful comforter and bright throw pillows will help to make that transition out of winter, into spring.

6LPSOHU� WKLQJV� OLNH� VHDVRQDO� ÀRZHUV�� D� QHZ�runner or centerpiece on the kitchen table or a spring themed wreath on the front door are all ways to help your home and mind change

with the seasons. In fact, my belief in this concept is so strong, it inspired the name of my company…In Season Design.

DESIGN CORNER

Gail Frenak gail@inseasondesign.com

623.428.9060

SEASONAL DECORATING

FROM THE PANTRY

EASY TERIYAKI CHICKEN

Bring the soy sauce and honey to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until the honey has completely dissolved (about 5 minutes). Add the ginger, stir to combine, remove from the heat, and set aside.

&XW� FKLFNHQ� EUHDVWV� LQ� KDOI�� VHDVRQ� ERWK�sides with pepper. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to medium, slowly pour in the reserved sauce, and FRRN��ÀLSSLQJ�WKH�FKLFNHQ�RFFDVLRQDOO\� WR�coat in the sauce, until cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Slice chicken, serve over rice, top with scallions, and spoon de-sired amount of sauce onto chicken. Serve with broccoli.

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HIT THE ROAD

Looking for some beautiful scenery without spending a lot of money? One of the most scenic day trips in Arizona is only about an hour away! The Apache Trail is a well-traveled route that UXQV� WKURXJK� WKH�6XSHUVWLWLRQ�0RXQWDLQV��R̆HULQJ�beautiful views of desert plants, trees, lakes, ZLOGÀRZHUV�DQG�JHRORJLF�IRUPDWLRQV�

After entering the Tonto National Forest, on the Northeast end of Apache Junction, the Apache Trail will lead you to a plethora of incredible vistas as it winds up and down through the Superstition Mountains. Along the way, you will pass a variety of recreation areas, FDPSJURXQGV��R̆�URDG�WUDLOV�DQG�WKH�&DQ\RQ�/DNH�0DULQD��7KH�³PXVW�VHH´�VWRS�LV�7RUWLOOD�Flats, a small mountain town located right along the route. Be sure to stop to grab a burger and drink at the Superstition Saloon, where you can eat your lunch seated on a horse saddle barstool!

Grab an ice cream for dessert and hop back on the trail. The road will continue to wind through the mountains, paralleling the Salt River and Apache Lake, ultimately leading you to Roosevelt Lake and Dam At that point you can either reverse your route for the drive home, giving you a whole new perspective to the beauty that you just witnessed or head towards Globe, leading you to Highway 60, which will return you to the 101 loop.

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