Grand Canyon State Games

It Was a Gathering of ALL WINNERS!

2009-12-01T11:41:00.001-07:00

The eighth annual WINNERS CIRCLE on November 20 was a very special night when we recognized and honored those whose support has enabled Grand Canyon State Games to provide 30,000 Arizona athletes of all ages a wide range of physical fitness opportunities and friendly competition throughout the entire year.

Todd Wilson and his outstanding staff were once again our hosts at the DoubleTree Guest Suites in Phoenix. You could not have asked for better facilities, the meal was a gourmet delight, and the service was impeccable.

We had a record number of items in the Silent Auction held during the pre-dinner reception. Mogollon kicked off the proceedings once we moved into the banquet hall. They don’t coming any better than our emcee Pat McMahon who kept things moving throughout the evening, and it’s always a great privilege to have members of the Piestewa Family and Pastor Don Holliday take part in the program.

Special award presentations were made to the following:
2009 Co-Athletes of the Year Award Winners
The AZ Desert Dolphins Synchronized Swim and
Rebecca Durazo
2009 Premier Power Player Award Winner
Mary McBain
2009 Commissioner of the Year Award Winner
Alan Lambert
2009 Rookie Commissioner of the Year Award
Dianne Pratt Doerschel
2009 Volunteer Force of the Year
St. Paul’s Academy
2009 Individual Volunteer of the Year
Bret Kawasaki
2009 Co-Venues of the Year Award Winner
The City of Scottsdale Recreation Division’s Indian School Park and
The Salt River / Pima Indian Community

Under the category of Special Entertainment, Slick Willie Shaw of the Harlem Globe Trotters gave an amazing demonstration of ball handling. The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame was once again our partner for the evening, and President Janie Riddle brought us up to date on their programs that benefit high school scholar-athletes.

Some guy with the moniker of “Snyder” attired in a San Francisco 49ers jersey was the “warm-up act” for keynote speaker Ann Meyers Drysdale who captivated the audience as she recounted the highlights of her impressive career as a three-time All-American, Olympian and now general manager of the Phoenix Mercury.

Realizing that he couldn’t top all the powerhouse talent that proceeded him to the podium, our Arizona Sports Council president John Startt kept his remarks brief in closing out the evening with a salute to all the winners and a challenge to our Board members, commissioners, volunteers and sponsors to continue the good work that make the Games so special.

What an evening! As we keep raising the bar, the challenge your GCSG staff faces is what do we do for an encore next year. Well, just stay tuned.

It’s Not Called Junk for Nothing

2009-11-19T14:53:00.000-07:00

Our thanks for the following from the latest St. Luke’s Health Initiative “Thnking Out Loud” newsletter:
“A recent study from Scripps Research documents that the brain responds to junk food the same way that it does to heroin. Apparently obesity and drug addiction have common neurobiological underpinnings.
“At least in rats. One group of rats was fed a broad range of processed food, from bacon and cheesecake to Ho Hos, while another group received ‘high-nutrient, low-calorie chow.’ There was an immediate difference: The rats that ate junk food developed compulsive eating habits and became obese. Not only that, but they became so addicted to junk food that ‘they were willing to tolerate electric shocks if that’s what it meant to keep eating the stuff.’
“If eating junk food really is an addiction, where does that leave policies calling for more consumer ‘choice’ in eating healthy foods? We ban heroin. Why not Ho Hos?”
Perhaps a bit far-fetched, but it does relate to several of the articles we have been passing along that point out that many of the health problems we have are self-imposed. It’s as if we have little responsibility for our own health. We instead outsource it to something called the health care system.

Wid

"RSVP !"

2009-11-14T10:43:00.002-07:00

I'm not sure what it means but it's a whole bunch of fun watching them come in for our Winners Circle Weekend!
Sponsors, athletes, commissioners, board members, volunteers, and friends reminding me of the magnitude of people we are grateful to for making all that we do possible!
We can't thank you enough but we are going to try!
In the meantime I will do some research on the meaning of "RSVP !"

Wid

Unbelievable

2009-11-10T12:55:00.001-07:00

One-third of U.S. youth unfit for militaryPublished:
Nov. 4, 2009 at 1:53 AM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- More than one-third of Americans ages 17-24 are unqualified for military service because of physical and medical issues, U.S. military officials said.Curt Gilroy, the Pentagon's director of accessions, said the United States has "an obesity crisis.""There's no question about it," Gilroy told the Navy Times. "Kids are just not able to do push-ups, and they can't do pull-ups. And they can't run."The Pentagon figures -- 35 percent of the roughly 31.2 million Americans ages 17-24 are ineligible for military service -- are drawn from data from the Centers for Disease Control. In a study scheduled to be released Thursday in Washington, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and a group of retired military officers say young Americans' lack of overall fitness for military duty is a national security threat, the Navy Times reported.The report, drawing on Pentagon data, says almost three out of four 17- to 24-year-olds are ineligible for service for a variety of reasons including:-- 35 percent ineligible for medical/physical problems.-- 18 percent ineligible for illegal drug use.-- 9 percent ineligible for mental problems.-- 6 percent have too many dependents.-- 5 percent have a criminal record.

~ Wid

"Board of Directors ! "

2009-11-05T13:05:00.002-07:00

After yesterdays Board of Directors meeting I realized on my drive home how special they are, and how lucky I am to work for such a talented ,smart, and supportive group of fine people!
I also was reflective of the loss of two 15 year members due to personal reasons. I'm hoping they realize how grateful I am for their tremendous contribution and loyalty over a long period of time.
They will be missed!
Boards come in many shapes and forms and vary greatly in their roles as the culture of each organization is different. In our case we have great leadership and involvement from everybody. We are "lean" but very effective in my opinion.
It is my hope that over the years I have made sure they know how appreciative I am for their unconditional show of strength. I will continue to make a committed effort to show my gratitude.
Thank you one and all!

Wid

A Look at “The State of America’s Health”

2009-11-03T12:18:00.001-07:00

I am constantly reading articles dealing with physical fitness, proper nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. These topics have been the subject of many of my blogs and are key to Grand Canyon State Games’ educational program promoting a more active, healthier and happier lifestyle.

Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report took a sobering look at “The State of America’s Health.” Here are a few excerpts:

“Americans today are fatter and less active than ever before. Two-thirds of adults are either overweight or obese, and fewer than a third exercise at least three times a week. Twenty-four million people have diabetes, the vast majority of it related to lifestyle. An additional 57 million are pre-diabetic. One in five adults still smokes in spite of the decades of public anti-tobacco campaigns that point out smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths.

“Our expanding girth is America’s most visible health problem. Not only are most adults too heavy, but obesity rates for children have more than doubled in the past 30 years. Excess weight is a significant factor in four of the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Obesity has fueled a 45% rise in diabetes over the past 20 years. Someone born in 2000 has a one-in-three chance of developing the disease.

“In fact, an estimated 900,000 people die from avoidable causes every year because they failed to maintain a healthy weight, eat nutritiously, exercise or smoked or drank excessively. That’s roughly 40% of all deaths in the United States.”

I’ll continue this discussion next week because it is important we recognize the consequences of how we live our lives.

~Wid

"National Art Contest Invites Everyone To Compete"

2009-10-29T12:23:00.002-07:00

I truly enjoy the excitement generated by our Art Contest! With this years new sponsor, Southwestern College, entries are steady with the postmark deadline being tomorrow.
The contest promotes creativity through art as an effective method for artists of ALL ages(grades K-12, adults ages 18-49, 50+) to express their dreams and ideas for a successful life and a better community. The vision of healthy self-improvement through friendly competition continuesin the Art Contest!
I'm hoping to eclipse last years total of 1,789 adding to our 16,787 ten year total.
I'll let you know.........

Wid

Can Parents Influence their Children’s Eating Habits?

2009-10-27T13:32:00.000-07:00

As I have researched these blogs on physical fitness and proper nutrition, I ran across another issue regarding the challenge parents face in coaching their children away from unhealthy eating without making for strained relations and possible psychological problems. How do parents get their kids to understand that their intake of food impacts their overall health without making them rebel or be unduly self-conscious of the consequences.

I am talking about the young man who knowingly eats more than he should, or the daughter who treats food warily – always concerned about her waistline. Neither may be considered obese or anorexic, but they represent a larger group of young people who fall between those widely publicized (and much more complicated) extremes.

In recent years, worry about what and how much children eat has intensified because of the frequent references to obesity. Then there is the concern with children back in school where parents cannot monitor their eating habits. It’s encouraging, however, that school cafeterias and vending areas are providing fewer sugary soft drinks and fried foods, and class bake sales are more apt to feature calorie-reduced brownies.

Even with all this increased awareness, parents are having to sort out all the conflicting information regarding diets and weight control. Beyond genes, which obviously play a fundamental role, is soda pop a major factor? What about too little sleep?

An article in The Republic this week reports that one in five youngsters isn’t getting enough Vitamin D and could be at risk for a variety of health problems, including weak bones, infections, diabetes and some cancers. The deficiency is even more prevalent among Minorities. The American Academy of Pediatrics indicated that children can get 400 units of Vitamin D by drinking four cups of fortified milk daily or eating lots of fish. Exposure to our Arizona sun is another source of Vitamin D.

As one parent pointed out, “We get nutritional advice, but that’s not the same as eating advice.” My best answer is that parents should encourage sensible eating and vigorous physical activity by engaging in both themselves, thereby setting the example their children hopefully will follow. Another good suggestion is to involve your children in the shopping for, and cooking of meals as a way to heighten their consciousness about food and proper eating habits.

~ Lew Shaw

Facing the Brutal Facts . . .

2009-10-20T09:55:00.002-07:00

Management guru Jim Collins has made a career out of understanding why companies and organizations succeed. Two books he has written – Built to Last and Good to Great – are considered business classics. He currently is researching how companies manage to navigate through turbulent times. Many of his conclusions can be applied to what we need to do as individuals to get through these tough times.

In a recent interview, he is quoted as saying: “In my research, we are trying to understand what distinguishes those who prevail when the world goes out of control from those who don’t. It’s a great human question; it’s not a business question. All of us are walking around with a little thing in our stomachs that says: ‘I don’t feel very good in all of this.’ That’s more or less the new norm.”

Jim argues that what is happening is not unprecedented as many contend. He points out: “We have this arrogant view that we’re the first people to experience change, that we’re the first to experience volatility and uncertainly. When you take a look at history, there have been many other difficult times, and we have survived.”
“Almost across the board, people are worried. But you have to believe we will prevail, that we will get through this mess. But it’s vital that you not be the Pollyanna who ignores the brutal facts. We may be in this for a long time, but we must strive to turn whatever difficulty we may be facing into a defining event, use it as the catalyst to make ourselves much stronger, recognizing that our character is being forged in a burning, searing crucible.”

Wid

You can be in control

2009-10-14T16:55:00.001-07:00

I recently read an article in our local paper discussing Dr. Andrew Weil’s new book, “Why Our Health Matters.” Dr. Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.

He stresses the importance of making smart decisions if you want to eat for optimum health and achieve a healthy weight. His bottom-line prescription is to cut down on all food products made with any kind of flour and sugar.

He goes on to say that sugar and processed carbohydrates are the primary culprits in the obesity epidemic. “They are the main drivers of obesity, insulin resistance and eventually Type 2 diabetes. Many of the problems we see in society are the result of the mismatch between genes and sugar and processed carbs that are predominant in fast foods and refined or manufactured foods – basically all products made with any kind of flour and sugar.”

According to Dr. Weil, we should focus not only on how much we eat, but also what we eat. He advises people to fill their shopping carts with vegetables and lean meats and to stick to the outside aisles in the supermarket where you’ll usually find unprocessed foods.

His concluding advice: “You can take responsibility for your own health by making smarter choices, even something as simple as quenching your thirst with water instead of that sugary soda.”

Wid

"This has a chance"

2009-10-08T12:33:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon Wid,

Please use this e-mail as my expression of interest in putting together a fourth quarter fundraising program which will help both of our organizations. Arizona Office Technology (AOT) would like to formally extend an offer to any GCG board member, supporter or other interested party an opportunity to support GCG with a 5% donation from any business conducted with AOT during the 4th quarter. I would like to sit down Friday and formalize the program if concept is approved. Please understand, AOT’s first objective with any client engagement is to REDUCE their overall costs. Therefore, if one of these organizations engages us, it will be with the singular focus of reducing costs and the bi-product is a 5% donation on their behalf to GCG. We all win!!!

Donald K. Maroney
Vice President of Sales

~ Wid

The Way to Feeling Better

2009-10-06T10:42:00.001-07:00

GCSG Board member Andy Dzurinko passed along the following blog from Tim Lane of the Iowa Department of Health which points out that even a minimum amount of physical activity can be beneficial to your health. Tim writes:
“A recent study shows that as little as 10 extra minutes of exercise a day can reduce your risk of major disease and improve your quality of life. ‘Our bodies respond to even small amounts of activity,’ according to Dr. Tim Church of the Pennington Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ‘For sedentary individuals, the immediate health benefits are huge. We saw a change in waist size in just 70 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike.’ Short bouts of exercise can also affect how your body metabolizes blood sugar for up to 72 hours.
“Walking a few minutes a day may not cause your weight to drop substantially, but it will reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, diabetes, and many other conditions,” Dr. Church adds.
Most Americans take approximately 5000 steps a day. Increasing that to 7000 or 8000 will further reduce the risk of disease. And the psychological benefits can be as profound as the physical ones.
Tim concludes with these Thoughts for the Day:
“It always amazes people to see how little activity it takes to feel better.” – Tim Church
“Life is a short walk. There is so little time and so much living to achieve.”
– John Oliver Killens
“If you're not in the parade, you watch the parade. That's life.” – Mike Ditka
“Leadership involves finding a parade and getting in front of it.” – John Naisbitt
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies
within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wid

"How tough can it be!"

2009-10-02T10:45:00.002-07:00

Why can't people just do what they say......? Return a phone call......? Be on time......? Respond to an e-mail.....? Say please and thank you....? You did a good job.....? Say good morning....? And how about" in this economy"....that's getting real old!
"How tough can it be!"
I'm frustrated...

Wid

Further Thoughts on Controlling One’s Weight

2009-09-29T09:34:00.000-07:00

We’re a country obsessed with being thin, yet two-thirds of American adults – and nearly one-third of children and adolescents – are overweight or obese and either suffering from or at risk of serious chronic illness like diabetes or heart disease. So states an article in US News & World Report that recently came to my attention.

This struck me as ironic, what with the weight-loss industry churning out a new diet book or fat-loss pill every other week. Even when dieters do succeed in slimming down, research has shown that the majority end up gaining back their losses.

So what gives? The article states that exercise and dieting aside, behavior and biology appear to have a real influence on weight. Weight-loss depends largely on getting the right balance between calories consumed and calories burned, but what the author refers to as “several sneaking factors” may be complicating that equation.

Eating late at night. Snacking at times that are out of sync with your normal eating times may be promoting weight-gain.

Consuming too much sugar. The highly-processed American diet is packed with added sugars and syrups which can contribute to metabolic abnormalities and poor health. The biggest culprits are soda and other sugary beverages like fruit juices and sports drinks.

Not getting enough sleep. One theory contends that when people get less than seven hours a night, the fatter they seem to become.

Your body desperately wants to store fat. I was intrigued with the idea that the body’s physiological drive to store energy harks back to primitive days when food was actually scarce, and our ancestors had to expend calories scavenging for their next meal. By contrast, energy-dense food is everywhere today, and too many of us sit on our duff all day while our body fat increases to the detriment of our health.

There aren’t a lot of easy answers, but understanding some of the reasons we gain weight can hopefully get us to make better decisions as to what and when we eat.

Wid

"Eight is Great!"

2009-09-24T10:37:00.001-07:00

For the eighth straight year The DoubleTree Guest Suites,Phx Airport, will host our Winners Circle Weekend Gala on November 20-21! I truly enjoy the planning that goes into this event. The theme of saying "Thank You" to our sponsors, board ,volunteers, and commissioners is very inspiring! Plus, we have a chance to highlight our friendship with the National Football Foundation.

The challenge to improve on the previous years programs is one I cherish.
The "elements " are beginning to come together for this year. I like seeing how big I can make the "mountain!"

You are all invited so please RSVP to Tara at 480-517-9700 with your plans for the dinner, room and brunch. " Eight is Great!"

My good friend Lew Shaw just stopped by. It's always great to see him!

Wid

Run-Walk for Good Health and a Good Cause

2009-09-22T09:27:00.000-07:00

While we have a posting for the Frank Kush Family & Dog Fun Run & Walk on our GCSG website, I want to be sure you don’t miss out on the 18th annual event coming up on Saturday, October 17 at Tempe Town Lake. Grand Canyon State Games is honored to be listed as a Friend of the Frank Kush Youth Foundation.

The Run-Walk annually attracts between 1,000 and 1,200 participants and features a 5k competitive run, 5k walk, and a one-mile walk. It’s a low-cost, family-fun event, and previous race experience is not required. All who enter receive a t-shirt, and the children get medals. It’s a great way for your dog (at least four months of age and current on all vaccinations) to have a day of exercise and enjoy the company of other dogs.

Frank Kush, the man who put Arizona State football on the national map, works out religiously at the age of 80 and has always advocated the benefits of being physically fit. (Just ask some of his former players about having to run up Mount Kush at Camp Tontozona.)

Andy Dzurinko, who serves on our GCSG Board, is the main force in organizing the Family & Dog Fun Run & Walk. Over the years, the Frank Kush Youth Foundation has donated more than $100,000 to schools and non-profit organizations to promote physical fitness.

So promote your own physical fitness and good health while supporting a worthy cause on Saturday, October 17. You’ll find all the details on how to register elsewhere on our website.

Wid

"Empty Nest!"

2009-09-17T10:59:00.002-07:00

A conference win on the road in the NFL is huge! Although not playing particularly well, the 49er's 80 yard drive in the 4th quarter was enough to seal the victory over the Cardinals. As you might remember my son-in -law, Adam Snyder, plays right tackle for the 49er's. We had all the kids in town and 18 tickets to the game. Grandma Cinda and Pa PA Wid drew baby sitting duty for Kael and Daisy!
We had a terrific week of quality family time. The only down side was 10 month old Kael came down with bronchitis and had to be put on a breathing machine every 4 hours. Holding him down for his treatments was not particularly enjoyable.
For the record , once everyone had left for home, it was sort of sad and lonely. Cinda and I were back to the "Empty Nest!"

Wid

The hard part is getting started . . .

2009-09-15T09:07:00.001-07:00

Remember when you were a kid, your Mother always insisted that you eat your peas before you could leave the dinner table. If you dared to ask why, her answer was always “because they’re good for you.”

I often get the same reaction when I talk about the importance of physical fitness and good nutrition. It’s natural to want to have a reason – or a whole lot of reasons - to follow good practices that otherwise may not be part of the way you normally live your life. We need to be motivated and to understand the benefits of what we are being asked to do. It takes a certain amount of discipline to take time out of your day for physical exercise or to pass up that piece of delicious cake.

In a previous blog, I mentioned a Mayo Clinic doctor who has written a book entitled, “Move A Little, Lose A Lot.” He stated that many overweight people have what he called “sitting disease,” and that they would lose weight if they did more walking, standing and moving around during the day.

You want to know what you could accomplish by taking a daily half-hour walk at a brisk pace? One fitness authority states your aerobic capacity would increase by 19% and your physical functions by 25% while decreasing the risk of disability by 41%.

According to this source, each walk would burn 150 calories which would take off 1.3 pounds a month, or 15.6 pounds a year. Your cardiovascular health would improve, you’d have a better chance of fighting off illness and disease, and very likely you’ll be spending less time in the doctor’s office.

Those are good reasons to me and certainly don’t sound too difficult. The difficult part is making it all happen. A behavior research study suggests that if you adopt a change for roughly 20 consecutive days, your brain adapts, and you’ll find yourself living in a more energized way throughout your day. Give it a try!

Wid

9/11

2009-09-11T09:16:00.001-07:00

"NEVER FORGET !"

Get Up! GET ACTIVE! Get Involved! Get Healthy!

2009-09-09T10:38:00.005-07:00

You don’t have to be an All-American athlete to stay in shape. The key is staying active. Just doing common, everyday tasks can burn off those calories. I’m sure you’ve been told to take the stairs rather than the elevator. Park a little farther away when you are at the mall. Or take the time to return those shopping carts to the designed area rather than leaving them in the middle of the lot (which could also create a safety hazard.)

Do you know you can burn up to 300 calories just by taking a brisk 45-minute walk before you go to work or school. If you wear those five-pound ankle weights, you’ll find it helps to burn more calories and boosts your energy. Here are some other activities that will burn off calories in an hour (for a 150-pound person):

Yard raking – 288
Window cleaning, car washing or gardening – 324
Chopping wood - 432
Moving heavy boxes (clean out that garage!) - 504

A physician at the Mayo Clinic talks about increasing your NEAT – non-exercise activity thermogenesis – which accounts for much of your movement and therefore caloric expenditure throughout the day. These are activities such as walking to school, pacing while on the phone, cleaning your room or standing while talking to a friend.

Follow some of these routines, and you can use up 1,500 to 2,000 calories a day which can help you lose weight and avoid being obese. So GET ACTIVE!

Wid

"Can't Wait!"

2009-09-03T12:05:00.002-07:00

On September 13th the San Francisco 49ers will play the Arizona Cardinals! Adam, with great determination and hard work during camp, will once again be the starting right tackle for the opener against the Redbirds! Erika is coming early with"man-child Kael , Jess and Jamie are coming from Vegas, hopefully Adams folks will join us , and Dallas ,Em and sweet Daisy are already here. A full house!!! How lucky are Cinda and Pa Pa Wid! Can't wait!

Wid

I'm back

2009-09-01T09:28:00.000-07:00

As promised, I’m back in the blog-writing mode. While I will continue to keep you up to date on what is going on with Grand Canyon State Games and the Widmark family, I’m planning to use these blogs to a greater extent as a vehicle to focus on the benefits of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle as an alternative to obesity, drugs, chronic illnesses and escalating health costs.

Having said that, I got to thinking that with all the talk these days about healthcare reform, there is something that we all can do as individuals to reform the way we care for our own health.

TIME Magazine recently ran an article entitled “America’s Health Checkup” which pointed out that “67% of Americans are overweight or obese, 27% have blood pressure that is too high, and 40% get no exercise.” Most Americans don’t eat enough salads and vegetables, and what we do eat, we don’t burn off because of our sedentary lifestyles.

Pretty scary numbers. The TIME Magazine article goes on to say, “The biggest problem with the U.S. healthcare system is that it has long been designed to respond to illness rather that prevent it.” A follow-up article noted that “70% of our healthcare costs are attributable to chronic, preventable diseases. About 40% of premature deaths in the United States are caused by lifestyle choices - smoking, poor eating and inactivity.”

It’s not easy changing the way in which we live, but these statistics should give pause for reflection – and hopefully lead to changes for the better. I’m not qualified to give a lot of medical advice. That’s your doctor’s job. But I do want to create a greater awareness by passing along information from reliable sources that will help us lead more productive and healthy lives. So let’s all get on the “preventive bandwagon” for better health.

While you may not agree with some of President Obama’s policies and proposed programs, he does set the right example by making physical fitness a daily requirement. Even during the hectic days of his pre-election campaign, he made it a daily practice to go to the gym to work out for 90 minutes for some 48 days in a row.

"Signing Off !"

2009-07-27T10:13:00.002-07:00

Thank you one and all for letting me share some thoughts with you! It's been fun for me!
I'm "signing off" until September! I look forward to visiting again with you then.
Have a great summer!

Wid

"The Crowning Jewel!"

2009-07-20T11:03:00.002-07:00

For the 8th straight year the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games increased in participation! 75 basketball teams,32 softball teams, 28 volleyball teams, 8 baseball teams,31 track athletes and 22 cross country runners for a grand total of 2089 competitors! The nations largest Native American sports festival continues to thrive!
A special thank you to the Piestewa family for their unconditional loyalty to the Games!
Defining moments were Carla Piestewa's undeniable determination continuing to run with one shoe off in the cross country run and her brother Brandon's(Baby Shaq) strong effort in winning the gold medal in basketball and a silver medal in the softball throw.
The"Crowning Jewel" of our year round format is in the books!

Wid

"A Magical Moment!"

2009-07-13T11:39:00.002-07:00

Jessica and Jamie's day in the sun was truly a magical moment! As I reflect on the renewing of my daughters vows, the thing that stands out in my mind were the people who pulled together to execute the flawless ceremony plus the various festivities that surrounded the main event.
Thanks to one and all -------you were super!
Now I need to make sure that the same "magic" takes place with the Lori Piestewa National Native American Games! I'm confident that it will!

Wid