Page 4 October 2 0 1 4 Halloween is my favorite! By Amanda Goossen Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. Maybe it’s because I have a giant sweet tooth. More than likely, it’s the costumes. I love to dress up! The first costume I ever remember wearing was one my parents made when I was 3 years old. I was a giant present with an oversized pink bow on the top of my head. My arms, legs and head stuck out of a meticulously wrapped box. I remember being in pain as the box rubbed my armpits and barely being able to walk. I was viciously uncomfortable, yet everyone kept saying how cute I looked with my delicate blond curls and rosy red cheeks. Plus I was carrying a plastic pumpkin full of candy and I kept getting more! At that moment, I was hooked on the spirit and fun of Halloween. My dad has a talent that predates Pinterest and mom blogs. His creativity and skill with a paintbrush are out of this world. Growing up we never bought costumes. We used our imagination and my dad got down to business, usually working wonders with any size box he could find. We were dramatic and colorful; our costumes were fun and one of a kind. The tin man costume my dad created for my younger brother would be shared all over social media if it was done these days, but 15 years ago it was simply the hit of the school carnival. My sister as a clown when she was 5 years old is still one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen. I’m a sucker for homemade costumes and this month you’ll find local residents who go big each year, using regular household items or recycled materials to design wondrous creations. I’m a bit old fashioned when it comes to holidays and seeing the cuties all done up as Einstein or a box of Dots makes my heart swell at the hard work by both the children and their parents. In the spirit of Halloween, we also have a story this month on the rumors of ghosts at the Hermosa Inn. Does the spirit of original builder and owner Alonzo “Lon” Megargee walk the property and watch over his beloved estate, or is it all in fun? And in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Arcadia News is proud to put a spotlight on a local group of women who’ve created Wigged Out, a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization committed to giving all women affected by cancer access to high-quality wigs. The dedication and commitment of Wigged Out will take your breath away. Trick or Treat Arcadia! Happy October! artisanmarketsaz.com ScottSdale Waterfront 7134 E. Stetson Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 602.314.0323 Live Music, Works of Art, Local Shopping & More! FREE Attendance | FREE Parking • Artist Booths (Arizona Artists) • Sculpture Garden Tour • Demonstrating Artists • Arts & Cultural Organizations • Food & Entertainment • Children’s Activities • Silent Auction • Admission: $5 (Children Under 12 - Free!) Shemer Art Center | 5005 East Camelback Road | Phoenix, AZ 85018 www.shemerartcenter.org | 602.262.4727 October 1- November 30 OVER 25% OFF SELECT SPA TREATMENTS AUTUMN AUTUMN The choice is yours, sweet cream or marmalade, to brighten and soften leaving pretty feet prettier! 50 minutes $58 (normally $70) FALL FETISH PEDI The perfect body polish for refining the body’s complexion leaving your skin smooth and supple. Adds a whole new meaning to “in the buff” . 60 minutes $108 (normally $145) AUTUMN MARMALADE BODY BUFF This facial focuses on reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, enhances radiance & luminosity. It is 60 minutes of bliss that truly embraces the spa experience. 60 minutes $108 (normally $149) AGELESS AUTUMN SHEER RADIANCE FACIAL This Simply Swedish massage will melt away the body’s stress by adding warm pressure to the neck and shoulders. 60 minutes $108 (normally $145) FALL INTO BLISS SWEET CREAM MASSAGE Sunday - Thursday only To book your appointment please call 480-850-4065 TALKINGSTICKRESORT.COM | SCOTTSDALE Offer valid October 1 - November 30, 2014. Not valid with any other offers or promotions. Must be 18 years of age or older. A 20% gratuity is added to all services and treatments. Management reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at anytime. Locally owned and caringly operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. 480-850-4065

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