‘Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America’ by Katrina Shawver
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‘Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America’ by Katrina Shawver

Honored to announce “Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America” as the latest selection in its summer book club, Images Arizona caught up with Ahwatukee resident Katrina Shawver to ask the author a few questions about the non-fiction work.

Sandcastle of Secrets
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Sandcastle of Secrets

Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography by Linda Spears [dropcap]O[/dropcap]nce upon a time, an incredibly inventive man named Boyce Luther Gully would bring his young daughter Mary Lou to the beach in Seattle. There, the two of them would bond with one another while building sandcastles. However, these brilliant creations, extravagantly designed and carefully constructed by the…

Equestrian Culture: A Horse History Course
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Equestrian Culture: A Horse History Course

Writer Joseph J. AirdoPhotography Courtesy of Scottsdale Public Library [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nywhere you look around Arizona, horses play a very important role. They are a cowboy’s best friend, an outdoor enthusiast’s favorite form of transportation and an entire population’s primary symbol of simpler times. Horses have become synonymous with our state’s Western heritage. This is especially true…

David and Jill Kimmerle: Making History – Again
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David and Jill Kimmerle: Making History – Again

Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography by Carl Schultz [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s time marches on, so has the way we live. Online ordering and same-day delivery have changed the way we shop, Zoom meetings have eliminated the need for office spaces, and mobile apps have replaced the need to stand in bank teller lines or even sit down…

Dining With a Dose of History
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Dining With a Dose of History

Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Alexi Rose Productions [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the competitive restaurant industry, it’s not enough to just serve up expertly crafted meals with a smile. Diners are looking for the full experience. This includes a healthy portion of ambiance — an environment that builds anticipation from the moment one arrives, exciting the senses…

Cabin Fever How Health Seekers Shaped Arizona’s History
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Cabin Fever How Health Seekers Shaped Arizona’s History

Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Bryan Black [dropcap]P[/dropcap]eering inside of the tubercular cabin at Cave Creek Museum is like looking through a window into history. A small bed is situated along the right wall while a wooden table and chair rest along the left. The back wall features a meager-looking basin and what appears…