Life + Culture

A Tribute to Valor: Honoring a Navy Cross Hero

Mom Accepts Late Son's Induction into the Arizona Runner's Hall of Fame Article and Photography by On May 3rd, 2016, Naval Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Charles Keating IV, age 31, died in Iraq of combat-related injuries. Less than two months before, Charles was awarded the Silver Star Medal.  Charles’ Silver Star was posthumously upgraded to the Navy Cross, the second highest decoration awarded to Navy personnel signifying his extraordinary heroism during combat operations. “Charlie...

Arts + Culture

The Fresh Start Story

Pat Petznick: Empowering Women with Confidence and Commemorating Her Sister Article and Photography by Pat Petznick grew up on five acres at 47th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, once considered “out in the country.” There was nothing around, not even a grocery store. Her dad had a cattle business, and his feedlot stood right behind their little wood-frame house. Pat shared a room with her sister Beverly, her best friend. Their mother made their clothes and taught the girls how to cook. “I came...

Life + Culture

Meet the Murrays

Four Generations of Giving: A Family Legacy Supporting Childhelp Spans Decades Article by Jessica Parsons | Photography by Gudenschwager Photography Childhelp was founded by Hollywood A-listers Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson providing hope and healing to abused and neglected children. “We met on the 'Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' show. We were actresses who were later chosen to go on a worldwide entertainment tour. It’s funny how that worked out, being together on that mission and then...

Style + Beauty

Functional Innovation for Diabetes Month

Revolutionizing Comfort: A Local Lady's Impact on Diabetes Lives Article by Katie Parish | Photography by SkirtMyPump Before moving “back home” to Paradise Valley, Erin Calhoun-Delaney worked in public relations for celebs and even danced in the Super Bowl halftime show with Diana Ross. She did it all with diabetes, being one of the 38M+ living with the chronic disease, according to the CDC.  “The constant managing of fluctuating blood sugars is exhausting,” says Erin Calhoun-Delaney. We...