by Barbara Bruce, Talk Show Host 
On Friday, April 27th, 2012 in Riverside, California, WeTIP, the independent non-profit organization that provides hotlines for people to anonymously report crimes of all kinds – not just drugs – held its 39th Annual Conference. Yours truly was invited to attend but had to respectfully decline due to overlapping commitments. WeTIP never takes no for an answer, so Susan Aguilar, CEO, and Sue Mandell, National Director, got on a plane and flew to Show Low, bringing a special part of the convention to us. Navajo …

by Mark Jeffries, Special to Maverick Magazine
There’s no debating the fact that technology has changed the face of many of society’s most long-standing institutions and practices. Dating, for example, has moved online, with more people meeting for the first time on websites like eharmony.
com and match.com. Education has also changed dramatically, as students from grade school to college are taking classes online and using computers for everyday research and studying. Few things, however, have changed as much as weddings. While brides still toss the bouquet, fathers still walk their daughters …

On February 25th, J.J. Jacobs presented his annual Bridal Expo at Hon-Dah Resort & Conference Center. In addition to a number of other great local bridal professionals, the Doubletree Bridal & Pendleton Boutique debuted this year’s hottest apparel during the fashion show.

by Amie Rodgers
Although the “perfect wedding” may be a lot of different things to a lot of different people, there does seem to be a recipe of sorts that is generally followed. For instance, you start by taking two people, add their friends and family to a venue flavored by your choice of seasonings
(flowers, entertainment, decor). Once you’ve started that, you have to consider adding food, beverages and cake. Now you should have a party. If you’re going to have a party, you want to look good so you must …

by Amie Rodgers
When it comes to feeding your wedding party, its fun to really
dazzle your guests. For our shoot, we were thrilled to have Heather Broseman of Mia Piachi Bistro & Bakery in Pinetop share with us some great ideas and tips that are sure to please. “Our philosophy is food that is light and fresh so you feel good after you eat it,” smiles Heather, “Most of the dishes we prepared today are very fresh tasting and light. They are great for events because they are not too heavy, …

by Amie Rodgers
It’s probably no surprise that when it comes to planning your wedding, there are a ton of decisions
to make. The average couple takes anywhere from eight months to a year to plan their wedding, and the bulk of that time will be spent narrowing down reception venues, finding the perfect wedding photographer, and deciding on which wedding style best suits you and your fiance. With a lot of decisions to make and a budget to stick to, turning to local experts can help avoid a lot of undue …

by Liz Turner, Blue Apron Cooking School
When I heard that this issue of the Maverick was going to focus on Weddings, I thought “piece of cake” (no pun-intended). In a previous life, I owned and operated
a Wedding store. It was a complete one-stop shop where we offered everything required for the perfect wedding, including planning and organizing the entire event. With this experience, how hard could it be to come up with an interesting and inspiring article?
Just one problem, in my new profession as a cooking teacher and café owner, …

On January 28th, the White Mountain SAFE House held their 13th Annual Robert Burns Dinner & Auction presented by Summit Healthcare. The event not only helps raise funds for the local domestic violence shelter, but is also a birthday celebration for the National Bard of Scotland who is most famous for writing the popular New Year’s song, Auld Lang Syne. The evening boasted haggis, whiskey, traditional music, Celtic dance, a dazzling dessert auction and a whole lot of fun.

by Amie Rodgers
If you’ve never seen a chiropractor (or maybe even if you have), you may not know much about chiropractic care. Chiropractic care is defined as the health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy, including manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues; treatment also includes exercises and health and lifestyle counseling. Before having the opportunity to meet Dr. Justin Woodside of …

by Amie Rodgers
It is no secret that in a land of fast food and even faster lives, we all vow to live better. As a result, we have seen an incredible boom in what we call the health food industry. Just the growth in the organic food and beverage portion of the market is stunning. According to the Organic Trade Association, U.S. sales of organic food and beverages have grown from $1 billion in 1990 to $26.7 billion in 2010. I am no market analyst, but I think it is …