A FATHER’S LOVE LOCALS SPEAK FROM THE HEART ABOUT FATHERHOOD.   CHADWICK FOWLER Father to Emerson and Addison Single dad Chadwick Fowler bonds with his children over afternoon bike rides, hiking, and a host of other outdoor activities. “Time spent together and traditions are important to us,” says Fowler. What really makes him happy is to see his children grow into kind and thoughtful people. “My son i ...

Summer Skies  This season, Saturn reveals its mysterious ring system in a big way. By Steve Kates   The heat is on! Summer arrives for us at 9:24 p.m. on June 20. At that time, the sun reaches its highest point above the northern hemisphere along the ecliptic path. This means, the sun is at its highest elevation in our sky for the year. June and July are great months to look at the many riches in our A ...

Time to Heal  The do’s and don’ts of working through injuries. By Dr. Robert Cucitrone Juggling work, errands, exercise, and time with family and friends is a recipe for exhaustion. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, injuries are bound to happen when your body is exhausted, and no one has the time to let an injury knock them off their feet. But continuing a lifestyle of being constantly on the move w ...

All That Glitters  Be savvy about sparklers. By Scott Bohall   If you put steak sauce on a hot dog, will it taste like a sirloin? Consumers have more experience buying food than jewelry. Most of us have bought an item at a ball game or concert where the food and beverage was low quality but four times the normal price. As a captive audience, we buy the stuff. The problem with jewelry is that most peopl ...

Over Easy  North Valley dining spot offers a unique take on breakfast and lunch favorites. By Andrew Leach A sun filled room awaits you at Over Easy in North Scottsdale. Connected to the Ice Den, one of the few local ice rinks around town, this dining spot serves up breakfast and lunch favorites with a twist. The restaurant has three Valley outposts in addition to their Scottsdale location, as well as one i ...

Beef Stroganoff  For a comforting weeknight dinner, try Mama G’s family classic.   Beef stroganoff is a sturdy dish of beef sautéed and served in a sour cream sauce. The unusual name of this dish is courtesy of Count Pavel Stroganov. The count was a noted gourmet and 19th century diplomat. My quick and easy recipe calls for McCormick beef stroganoff sauce mix. This recipe was beloved by my great grandm ...

5 Great Mother’s Day Gifts  You love your mom. Your mom loves fabulous presents.   A Little Bubbly Taittinger Prestige Rose Brut, $75.99 @ Total Wine, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. totalwine.com   A Bit O’ Bling Reiss Leaf Pendant, $980 @ London Gold, 10441 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. londongold.com   A Fresh Face Anti-Aging Peptide Facial, $230 @ The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon Nort ...

John Carbis  Phoenix photographer captures the essence of Phoenix. Phoenix native John Carbis is a self-taught artist creating vibrant multiple exposure digital photography. His fascinating imagery of downtown Phoenix captures the unique beauty and reality of a bustling city and compels the viewer to look beyond the surface of everyday surroundings. “My photography allows me to express my individuality by c ...

Plane & Backswing  Golf pro Scott Sackett on why the initial part of your golf swing is important to a successful shot. Vertical swing plane is something that has been looked at since the advent of video, V1, and now smartphones. You can instantly film a swing, draw a swing plane line, and immediately have a general idea of where things stand. You can ask any one of my students how much I focus on the i ...

Brand Builder  The 2017 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate is a strong addition to Hyundai’s luxury division. By Greg Rubenstein The Genesis line of luxury vehicles is headed by the G90 flagship, but its G80 stablemate hits a perfect sweet spot, offering an astonishing combination of high-quality interior, spaciousness, safety, at-speed serenity, and glorious power. Factor in affordability over its class competition, ...

Wild West Explore an authentic western town at the Pioneer Living History Museum. By Julie Carlson   Modern society has long had a fascination with the Wild West. Just look at shows like Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie, and Bonanza. Experiencing the Old West is even the premise of one of today’s most popular and critically acclaimed shows, HBO's Westworld. In this sci-fi show, visitors can step b ...

Hidden Gem One of Arizona’s best-kept tourism secrets, Sierra Vista delights with unexpected sights. By Alison Bailin Batz   Just three hours southeast of the Valley is Sierra Vista. To most, the area is known as a global leader in military intelligence as well as a bustling hub for cyber security research, workforce development, testing, and certification. And it’s no wonder as it’s home to Fort Huach ...

Shangri La For a brief period of time, a lush Arizona valley was a utopian paradise. By Marshall Trimble When one imagines pristine Arizona’s dry, desolate, sunbaked deserts in the 1850s, it’s difficult to picture any of it as being a utopian Shangri La. But, for a brief period, in a beautiful green valley at the foot of the majestic Santa Rita Mountains, there was just such a place. In his twilight years, ...

Place Your Bets The biggest Kentucky Derby Party in Arizona offers live action and betting at Turf Paradise. By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski   When Jason Rose kicked off the Stella Artois Derby Dayclub event at Turf Paradise last year, it sold out in eight days. As a result, more than double the Derby fans can enjoy the May 6 party, which includes a tent close to the Turf Paradise races, a VIP area, and ...

Contour You North Scottsdale couple brings a wealth of medical experience to body contouring clinic. By Kristin Caliendo and Sondra Barr   Dee Siverhus absolutely loves the sunshine, the outdoors, and playing golf. And, like many of her patients, she knows all about wanting to look good in the latest golf skirts. She also knows that with age and the effects of the sun’s powerful rays, nature is not alw ...