Food + Beverage

And She Rises...

Jami Salyers Climbed the Arby's Corporate Ladder, From Crew Member to the Executive Suite Article and Photography by Like many teenagers, Jami Salyers’ first job was in Quick Service restaurants at a local Taco Bell. Unfortunately, after a cheerleading injury, she was told she wouldn’t be allowed to work on the crew any longer because her foot was in a cast. While helping at a Palo Verde High School cheerleading fundraiser at Arby’s, she jokingly asked the owner if he’d give her a job...

May 2024

Health + Wellness

Supporting Those In Need

Rose M. Lopez Changes Lives With Intermountain Centers for Human Development Article by Elena Chabolla | Photography by Amy Ijams When what became one of the largest high-quality human services organizations in Arizona first opened its doors to at-risk youth from state tribes, Rose M. Lopez was a child in a small farming community west of Casa Grande. The Southwest Indian Youth Center, as it was called, was founded in 1973 by Dr. David Giles and a group of graduate students from the...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Protecting Our Beloved Women

Focusing on Heart-Healthy Care is of Extreme Importance to Everyone Article and Photography by An estimated one in four female deaths is caused by heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. It’s important for women to be aware of the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of heart disease. “Women present with any combination of shortness of breath, tiredness, pain in neck, jaw, throat, upper back pain with or without activities,” explained Dr. Kahroba...

April 2024

Education

Super New Superintendent

Dr. Denise Bartlett Prepares to Take the Helm at Catalina Foothills Schools Article by Elena Chabolla | Photography by Julie Farbarik and CFSD Denise Bartlett, the current Associate Superintendent of Catalina Foothills School District will step into the role of Superintendent on July 1, 2024. The CFSD Governing Board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Bartlett at their meeting on November 28, 2023. We had the opportunity to ask Dr. Bartlett how she feels about the upcoming transition.   As...

April 2024

Education

Fond Farewell, Dr. Mary Kamerzell

After 28 Years, Our Amazing Superintendent Leaves An Epic Educational Institution to Our Families Article by Elena Chabolla Catalina Foothills School District Superintendent Mary Kamerzell will step down from the position she has held for nearly 30 years and will pass the proverbial baton to Denise Bartlett, the current Associate Superintendent. We had the opportunity to chat with the superintendent about the upcoming transition. Here is what she had to say.   Congratulations on your 28...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Entertaining Mom With Style

Fun and Festive Brunch Ideas For Mother's Day Article by Sybil Velarde, atsybilskitchen.com Brunch takes the best parts of breakfast and lunch to create a whimsical dining experience — the perfect opportunity to relax with family and celebrate Mom! Check out some of our favorite recipes to spoil the women in our lives this Mother's Day.     Peach Bellini Serves 6 There is something special about a glass of fizz in the morning. If you are treating others to brunch, why not spoil...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Investing In Our Elders

SHIELD Promotes Health and Happiness in Aging Article and Photography by Nicole Smith If you’re a fan of Iron Man, Thor, or Captain Marvel, maybe you remember the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who occasionally appeared and eventually got his own spin-off TV show: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. As mere mortals, we don’t possess such superpowers, but we can utilize choice and habit to create our own shield. The SHIELD plan, developed by McCance Center Co-Director Rudolph Tanzi, is an acronym to remember how to...

March 2024

Education

Kids and Money

Financial Literacy Grows Among Our Children In Catalina Foothills Schools Article by Elena Chabolla Was the first time your middle-schooler gave you financial advice the last? Probably not if your child is a student at Orange Grove Middle School and has experienced Dawn Willman’s Deep Learning Showcase. Turns out, seventh- and eighth-graders in Willman’s social studies classes can speak with authority about budgets and personal finance. Those same students will be better prepared for the...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Credit Union Fights Financial Illiteracy in Tucson

Tucson Federal Credit Union Announces Partnership with Zogo Article and Photography by Who wouldn't want to earn gift cards and other rewards while simultaneously enhancing their financial education? Tucson Federal Credit Union recently partnered with Zogo, a leading financial technology company, to bring Zogo's app to its members. The app, developed by Duke University students, guides individuals through 800+ bite-sized financial educational modules.  “Zogo’s innovative way of engaging...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Treat Yourself To Excellence

Real Food For A Healthy Life Article by Sybil Velarde, atsybilskitchen.com Food is and has always been medicine. Eating healthy is closely linked to living a healthy life. A nutritious diet has numerous benefits, including reducing the risk of diseases, improving mood, enhancing memory, and supporting overall well-being. Healthy eating involves consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods from all major food groups, such as lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, and colorful fruits and...

March 2024