ImagesAZ Magazine Desert Mountain, Carefree and Cave Creek

Desert Mountain

Carefree

Cave Creek

March 2014

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Meet the Wolfe Family

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Community

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Exploring Past and Present in Cave Creek

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5 Minutes with.... Rob

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Homes Through Time

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Women Who Rock

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Fiesta Days Rodeo

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Phoenix Chamber Music Society

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Celebration of Excellence

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Fighting for Life

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Dining Guide

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Professional Services and Marketplace

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welcome Editorial

Integrity. As a business owner, integrity and accountability are what have kept us going in a publishing industry rattled by change for over 14 years now.

Our ImagesAZ family of professional writers, photographers and designers pride themselves in finding positive stories and taking the time to polish and present them in a way that inspires our community to be the best we can be.

At the same time, we hold ourselves accountable to our advertisers (and we hope you do, too) to not only do what we say we are going to do, but to be able to back up our distribution with the most reputable independent publication auditor in the country.

Fourteen years ago when I began publishing ImagesAZ, I was like many new business owners: I had a vision and a dream, and I knew I was willing to put in the work to make it happen. Now, all these years later, my spirit is grateful to have found so many other people for whom kindness, hard work and honesty are still the most important foundations of business.

From our advertisers to our staff to the many people whose stories we have had the gift of sharing, thank you for making the dream come true. I look forward to many more years of being part of our beautiful desert foothills community.

Cheers!

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family Meet the Wolfe Family If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email

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H “I told everyone I was coming here for a year,” she recalls with a laugh, decades later. “It was just to come see America!”

ow to stay happily married, for a quarter-century? And how to remain more than husband and wife, and best friends to boot?

And, when others come and go, moving far away or passing on, how to remain a solid nucleus, an unbreakable family of two?

It’s the simple things that work for Maurice Wolfe and Patricia Collins Wolfe. They have done complex, highly-refined things in the work life. He has been a soldier, a salesman, an executive, an entrepreneur and now, at an age when others might slow down, a thriving photographer.

She has been an actress, a model featured in Cheesecake Factory menu ads and television commercials, a fearless cold-call saleswoman and a California real estate agent. Currently she is a realtor in Coldwell Banker’s Carefree office.

Yet they begin their days in a home near the borders of north Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek in the simplest of ways: With coffee and conversation in the morning.

“A cup of coffee before anything else,” Maurice says.

“The cup of coffee could be – should be – a short time together,” Patricia adds with a knowing smile. “He reads the daily news on his iPad and we discuss current events and our plans for that day.”

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The coffee and conversation can go on for hours, if she doesn’t watch it.

“I’m a realtor. The day gets away from me,” she says with a laugh.

“The big thing is, we have communication,” Patricia says. “We communicate.”

“We’re as close today,” Maurice adds, “as we were 25 years ago.”

“Closer,” Patricia says.

In the early 1960s, Patricia left her native England for America by boat.

Her entry to America was well-documented, as a photographer snapped her and her cabinmate on the front railing of the ship sailing into New York. That photo was featured on the front page of the New York Times. It wasn’t the last time a photo of her would be seen by tens of thousands.

“I told everyone I was coming here for a year,” she recalls with a laugh, decades later. “It was just to come see America!”

“She was an adventurer,” Maurice notes.

“I still am,” Patricia adds. With her self-confidence and vibrant personality, she had no trouble finding work in her adopted country, settling in Los Angeles and working for a movie insurance company. “I married two years later – too young,” she reflects. She also worked as a model for the Caroline Leonetti Agency and called on her acting training to work in theater productions as well as making appearances on “The Red Skelton Show.” She called her brother Martin over to America, and they started a fashion company called Cezanne.

After briefly living in Phoenix, she returned to Los Angeles, working as a fashion consultant and acting in such classic plays as “Lion in Winter” (Eleanor of Aquitaine), “Pack of Lies” (Barbara), “The Taming of the Shrew” (Kate) and “As You Like It” (Rosalind).

The then-Patricia Collins was introduced to Maurice Wolfe by a rabbi. “He said, ‘You both need each other, you need a good friend,’” Patricia says.

She and Maurice indeed became the best of friends. “He was such a kind man,” Patricia recalls, of meeting her future husband. “He was my friend, right from the beginning. And neither of us intended to get married.”

“I was in my 50s,” Maurice adds, “and had lost my previous wife to cancer.

And along came Patricia.”

Friendship grew to love, and they married in 1988.

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After visiting this area several times over the years, the Wolfes moved here in 2007. “It’s beautiful, so beautiful,” Patricia says, of her North Valley neighborhood. “The scenery here is magnificent. And we’ve made wonderful friends, here. Solid people. We’re happy here.”

While she is selling real estate, he has been reinvigorated with a new twist to his photography.

Fittingly, a man named Wolfe has found his niche photographing animals, flowers and landscapes. He has always had a passion for photography, but for decades focused on selling cameras, not using them. Now 83 years old, Maurice Wolfe first was a camera and photo supplies salesman in Los Angeles, then became a sales manager and ultimately vice president of camera importer Ponder & Best. That company became Vivitar, and Wolfe led its expansion.

After 14 years with Vivitar, Wolfe struck out on his own, opening Great American Printing Corporation.

Great American produced high quality four-color printing including foiling and embossing and won industry awards.

Their clients were some of the largest corporations, including Ritz Carlton, Marriott, Irvine Company, Koll, Coldwell Banker and Century 21.

Patricia headed the Great American real estate division, building up a client list nationwide. Great American was chosen to do the printing work for the opening of the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. Shortly thereafter a larger printer offered a buy-out, the Wolfes sold the company.

Maury retired from business life in 2000, which is when he shifted to the other end of the camera.

“Being bored, I began learning digital photography.”

His photos of nature were pleasing, but it was just two years ago that he did some experimenting and struck on a process that took his art to a new level. “I started printing my photos on a new medium – one-sixth inch aluminum. The whole process gives a whole new feeling to the photos, intense luminosity.”

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He has a term for it: “Aluminosity.” Many of his “aluminosity” photos are on display at Wildfire Gallery in Cave Creek.

“It’s been a new opportunity,” he says, in his thoughtful voice. “A unique way of showing my work.”

“It’s your perspective on life,” Patricia energetically interjects. “Everyone sees things a different way.”

“The difference was night and day,” Maurice recalls, reflecting on his first use of aluminum. “It’s vibrant. It’s alive.”

Living on the edge of the desert, with wildlife coming and going, Maurice Wolfe has learned to always keep his camera within short reach. One day, a gorgeous bobcat visited the patio just outside Wolfe’s window. With the photographer shooting away, the bobcat posed for 15 minutes before wandering off.

Javelinas have been known to show up in the backyard; a nuisance, for some, a photo opportunity for Maury Wolfe. A big, hairy tarantula crawling across the front of the house? Most would reach for a broom; Wolfe reached for his camera.

The Wolfes of north Scottsdale are unique, with exciting, even glamorous experiences and commercial and artistic successes. They live in a gorgeous home, bright and filled with modern art. Yet they are warm and unpretentious.

“The most down to earth, good people I’ve had the pleasure to meet,” says Janet Kelly, owner of Wildfire Gallery.

Where some couples enjoy taking digs at each other, these two take turns praising each other.

Maurice’s smile deepens and warms, as he talks of his favorite photography subject, his wife. “She’s as elegant today as she was 25 years ago,” he says.

“People are always saying to her, ‘You’re so elegant and beautiful.’ I’ve heard it a thousand times.”

From previous marriages, Maurice has two children, Mark (married to Shirley) and Heather and two adult grandchildren, Alex and Monique. Patricia’s small family shrank in a shocking way recently, with the unexpected passing of her brother, Martin. “He is truly missed,” Patricia says.

“I have no family from England left. He’s my strength and support,” she says glancing to her Maury. The two make eye contact, another in a long line of understandings that have cemented their bond, their marriage, their family.

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community If you are interested in submitting community events, please email to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

Ride Your Horse to Church Hitch your horse and come to a country and gospel worship experience at Desert Mission United Methodist Church, 7373 E. Dixileta Dr. in Scottsdale each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Hitch up to a refreshing drink for your horse and a renewing gospel song for your heart. The hitching post is just east of the building near the prayer benches and the labyrinth.

If you like a more informal and spirited format to worship, then this service will be meaningful to you. We will sing many of the old-time gospel hymns, which may even include a banjo or fiddle once in a while.

If you love to praise God with singing and a spirit of joyous expression, we would love to have you join us for this worship.

480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org

Ace Cares for Kids All-Star visits Karsten’s Ace Hardware Karsten’s Ace Hardware, 28220 N. Tatum Blvd. in Cave Creek received a very special visit from this year’s Ace All-Star, Aiden Morales.

The Ace Hardware Foundation named Aiden the second annual National Ace Cares for Kids All-Star, making him the national ambassador for the Ace Foundation, raising awareness of the work that is done at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country.

Local storeowners Dave and Cheryl Karsten gave Aiden a tour of the store where he met the team and made a stop at the new paint studio.

The Karsten’s staff looks forward to working with Aiden and the Morales family by sharing his story.

Karsten’s Ace Hardware is proud to be part of a national in-store fundraising initiative supported by Procter & Gamble to raise funds for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

480-513-7020 www.karstensace.com

Karsten Named NACD Fellow The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is pleased to announce that David Karsten of Cave Creek, Arizona has become an NACD fellow, the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals.

Karsten serves as a director on the boards of Karsten’s Ace Hardware in Cave Creek, Karsten’s Ace Hardware in Carefree and Karsten’s Ace Hardware in Goodyear.

As an NACD fellow, Karsten has demonstrated his knowledge of the leading trends and practices that define exemplary corporate governance today and has committed to developing professional insights through a sophisticated course of ongoing study.

Congratulations to Dave Karsten on his fine example of leadership in the community.

Pinnacle Concert Series Spring Concerts Announced The much-loved Pinnacle Concert Series spring schedule has been announced. Concerts take place at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale, at the northwest corner of Pima and Happy Valley Roads. Ticket prices

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range from $12 to $45. Student tickets are free.

March 7 – It’s the ultimate in heavy metal: four Steinway grand pianos on stage at the same time when Piano4, a unique four-piano quartet, performs selections from Bach to Broadway. It’s not just two tons of piano that makes this concert wonderful; it’s the high level of artistry.

Pianists Norma Meyer, Randall Hartman, Michal Schmidt and Noam Sivan thrill audiences with a program of popular

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April 4 – April brings a shower of piano and trumpet favorites at “Trumpet Invasion,” with Gershwin, Joplin, Piazolla, Heifitz, Bernstein, and Rossini by pianist Rich Ridenour and his son Brandon Ridenour. Brandon is a

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sensational trumpeter who spent seven years performing and recording with the highly esteemed Canadian Brass.

Rich is a versatile performer who has built a formidable career performing great piano favorites from classical masterworks to American ragtime, jazz and rock and roll.

April 25 – “Jazz under the Stars,” with Cinco de Moio is an intoxicating blend of Cuban and Brazilian music. Bandleader Dom Moio, who has performed and recorded with jazz greats on both East and West Coasts, is on drums. Brother Bill Moio, who played with legendary

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new talent, featuring motorcycle, rodeo and Western shows; and will feature top-rated events and activities. It will also feature an online

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Foothills Caring Corps Recruiting Volunteers Foothills Caring Corps (FCC), a non-profit providing in-home and transportation services to homebound older adults in the North Valley is recruiting volunteers to assist participants with basic tasks and errands needed to live an independent lifestyle.

Volunteers are needed to provide the following services: Friendly visits and phoning, mobile meals, caregiver relief, business and computer help, minor home repair, transportation for entertainment, shopping, groceries and healthcare, CareAlert emergency monitoring, pet therapy (new program), and medical equipment loan closet (new program).

To aid recruitment efforts, FCC tapped Scottsdale Leadership, a nationally acclaimed leadership development and community stewardship organization. Scottsdale Leadership Class 28 participants are reaching out to North Valley residents, employers and neighborhood associations to identify new volunteers willing to donate their time on a regular, semiregular or one-time basis. They are scheduling “lunch and learns” with area companies and developing a series of promotional tools that FCC can utilize with volunteer outreach throughout the year.

April 4, participants will compete against four other groups of Class 28 classmates. Scottsdale community leaders will judge the competition and award a cash prize. The group will present its results in the first Scottsdale Leadership “Lead it Forward Showcase and Reception” at Scottsdale’s historic Hotel Valley Ho at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited.

For more information on leadership classes, or to volunteer, please contact Foothills Caring Corps.

480-488-1105 www.foothillscaringcorps.com

February 28–March 2 Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Husband and wife team Joan Michlin and Skip Ennis will be featured artists at the 19th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival the weekend of February 28 and March 1 and 2 in downtown Carefree. The talented duo is the first jewelers ever to be featured at a Thunderbird Artists event.

In addition to their stunning jewelry, the festival features more than 165 juried, world-class artists displaying over 5,000 original pieces of artwork in a variety of mediums. Award-winning composer Darren Skanson, one of the most requested classical guitarists on Beethoven Radio, will perform, and wine tasting is also offered, with a vast array of wines to sample from around the world.

Delicious food and delectable chocolates supply the final touches to the unparalleled ambience this festival holds.

The event will take place in the heart of downtown Carefree. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $3. Carefree residents receive complimentary admission. Parking is free all weekend.

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March 1 50s Dance Party All the high voltage hits like “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “La Bamba” and “Chantilly Lace” will get you up on the dance floor in this tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper!

It’s a rock ‘n’ rollin’ good time starring John Mueller as Buddy Holly, Jay P. Richardson, Jr. as The Big Bopper, Las Vegas Legends headliner Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens, Grammy winner Mike Acosta on saxophone, and a first-rate band.

Celebrate this festival finale of Arizona Musicfest 2014. The event will be held at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. in Scottsdale. Tickets are available online, or call for information.

480-840-0457 www.azmusicfest.org

March 4 Mardi Gras at Harold’s Harold’s Cave Creek Corral will host its 5th Annual Mardi Gras Party from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fat Tuesday, March 4. The festive party features an authentic Mardi Gras buffet, drink specials and live music by the 52nd Street Jazz Band and Acoustic Kings.

Admission is free, but reservations are requested for the $14.99 authentic New Orleans-style buffet, featuring crawfish, oysters, jambalaya, chicken gumbo, Andouille sausage, dirty rice, shrimp etouffee and more. Swing dance lessons are at 6 p.m. and a crawfish eating contest will start at 8 p.m. The popular costume contest takes place at 9 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, best mask and best painted face. A prize will also be awarded at that time for the patron with the most beads.

Dress in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold and bring your appetite. Harold’s is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.

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March 8 Kiwanis Flea Market Features NASCAR, Vintage Avon Does NASCAR memorabilia get your engine revving? Does the thought of adding a vintage Avon perfume bottle (or two, or three) to your collection sound sweet?

There are many popular collectibles at the upcoming Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market and Marketplace March 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in addition to the usual vast array of furnishings, electronics, exercise equipment and housewares. An extensive collection of NASCAR memorabilia (in what looks to be mint condition) will be available for sale at the flea market at 7177 E. Ed Everett Way in Carefree in the Dave Anderson Memorial Building. Most items will be priced in the range of $1 to $8.

In addition, a large collection of Avon perfume bottles, Norman Rockwell collector plates and Limoges “Paris Series” collector plates will be available at the flea market, as well as the Kiwanis Marketplace, open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across the street from the marketplace at 7171 Cave Creek Rd. in Carefree. All proceeds benefit youth programs of Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

480-488-8400 www.kiwaniscarefree.org

March 8 Science in the Park Join the Desert Awareness naturalists at Desert Awareness Park on Vermeersch Road in Cave Creek for Science in the Park March 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stay for an hour or all day finding mysteries in the desert.

Meet a tarantula or a scorpion and other desert creepy

crawlies, and see how one survives in the desert by using desert plants for food and medicine. You can also become a desert explorer on a quarter-mile scavenger hunt.

The event is part of the 2014 SciTech Festival, and is free. It is a great day designed for kids, families, scouts and anyone interested in desert mysteries. davaszily@prodigy.net 480-488-1090

March 8 “How do they Craft?” At Cave Creek Museum Many crafts made today are based on ones from the past. During this hands-on program at Cave Creek Museum March 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., guests learn how crafts were done in the early days of Cave Creek and how they have changed in the 21st century.

Learn about wood crafting, quilting, calligraphy and other crafts still practiced today. All ages are welcome although children younger than 6 may find some of the hands-on activities difficult. Admission is free.

Registration is requested. Cave Creek Museum is located at the corner of Basin and Skyline, just off Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

480-488-2764 www.cavecreekmuseum.org

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March 9 FCF Hearts and Hands Gala Mark Sunday March 9 on your calendar! It will be a night of spectacular festivity as we once again celebrate the Foothills Community Foundation at the 3rd Annual Hearts and Hands Gala.

This is your chance to help out with the many community-based services FCF provides and enjoy a spectacular evening! The gala promises to be an exciting affair with a gourmet dinner by Tonto’s at the $150 Celebrity ticket-level; or a wonderful buffet by Harold’s at the $50 Marquee ticket-level. Everyone will enjoy entertainment, live and silent auctions and lots of fun, and a ticket to the event goes a long way in helping FCF reach its $50,000 goal.

Proceeds from the Hearts and Hands Gala benefit FCF’s Desert Foothills Theater, Desert Awareness Committee, Partners in Education and the many activities at the FCF-Holland Center. If you can find it in your heart to help, please urge your family and friends to join hands with their support for the community by purchasing a ticket to the gala, or to make a donation if you can’t join us that evening.

480-488-1090 www.azfcf.org

March 10 Hidden in the Sky There is a great deal more in the night sky than most of us think. A pair of binoculars only reveals some of it, and a small telescope shows more. But time photography reveals deep colors and vast details that are breathtaking.

March 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., retired professor Don Scott will show amazing images he has taken of the hidden sky at the Desert Foothills Library. He will also describe some of the techniques used to obtain this collection of beautiful images. This event is part of the library’s AZ Sci-Tech Festival events.

Seating is limited. Please register by phone. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek.

480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

March 12 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber Evening Mixer Join the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce for an evening mixer March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Vi at Silverstone, 22605 N. 74th St. in Scottsdale. Come for a great opportunity to network with others in our community, enjoy some fabulous food and to find out more about Vi at Silverstone! Cost is $5 for members; $10 for non-members.

480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

March 14–16 Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire The quaint little town of Fountain Hills will be the venue for the last Thunderbird Artists festival of the year, the Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire March 14 – 16. This exciting festival will take place at the home of one of the world’s tallest fountains during Mar ch 2014

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the spectacular St. Patrick’s Day celebration when the fountain water will be dyed emerald green March 16.

The festival will take place on Avenue of the Fountains, between La Montana and Saguaro Blvd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Admission is $3, and residents of Fountain Hills receive complimentary admission. Parking is free all weekend. www.thunderbirdartists.com

March 15 Tall Tales, Lost Trails and Heroes His work is synonymous with Arizona, its lands and its people. Arizona’s Official State Balladeer Dolan Ellis has explored the little known corners of our grand state, researching legends and historical events to write and sing about them in a way that only he can. Ellis will be the featured presentation at An Arizona Evening with Dolan Ellis: Tall Tales, Lost Trails & Heroes at 7 p.m. March 15 at North Scottsdale Christian Church, 28700 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale.

Special guest, writer and Western artist Bob Boze Bell, executive editor of True West magazine, will introduce Ellis, and the two are in the process of “cooking up something” that will be a real treat during the performance. Bell is a triple threat, having hosted or been featured on popular radio and TV shows and in print.

The program supports the Kiwanis of Carefree Benefit Foundation, offering post-secondary scholarships, summer art programs, community science fairs and mentoring, special needs support, youth service organizations, and more. The performance supports the building campaign that will allow the Carefree Kiwanis to greatly expand services and fundraising for community programs.

Advance tickets are available for $28 by phone or online. Tickets purchased at the door are $35.

480-488-8400 www.kiwaniscarefree.org

March 16 5th Annual Karz for Kidz Car Show Join Carefree Church for the 5th Annual Karz for Kidz Car Show March 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at 5025 E. Carefree Hwy. in Cave Creek.

Spend a fun-filled afternoon viewing hot rods, classics, trucks, cycles and tractors while enjoying live music and various concessions. Admission is free for spectators.

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Categories include: 1972 and older classic, 1972 and older custom, 1973 and newer cars, street trucks, off-road trucks, muscle/hot rods, motorcycles, and classic tractors.

If you would like to showcase your ride, preregistration spaces are available for $35 per space, or $45 per space the day of the event. Motorcycles are $20.

The first 120 registered vehicle owners will receive a free T-shirt. Kids 11 and under, bring your wheels to display for free in the “Kidz Klass”!

No alcoholic beverages, firearms or glass containers permitted. Rain date for the event is March 23.

480-488-5565 www.carefreechurch.com

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party at Harold’s March 17, Harold’s Western cowboy restaurant and bar transforms into “O’Harold’s” with a huge St. Patrick’s Day party from 1:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Guests can enjoy a special St. Patrick’s Day menu with traditional Irish fare, such as corned beef and cabbage for $13.99, shepherd’s pie for $12.99, Mulligan stew for $13.99, and fish and chips for $13.99. Drink specials include Bailey’s, Guinness, Harp, Bushmill’s and green beer. The party also features a mix of live Irish, pop and country music.

Harold’s is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.

March 18 POWER Lunch with the Chamber Join the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce March 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their monthly Profitable Opportunities with Empowering Results (POWER) lunch at Venues Café, 34 Easy St. in Carefree. This hands-on lunch-and-learn seminar is a great way to get to know fellow community members and to learn how to grow your business.

Lunch is provided. RSVP is a must. Cost is $20 per person and includes lunch.

480-488-3381 carefreecavecreek.org

March 20 Star Party at PVCC Break out the telescope! PVCC at Black Mountain and the Phoenix Astronomical Society are hosting a star party March 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the PVCC campus, 64260 N. 60th St., just south of Carefree Highway.

Come view Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, Saturn and the rest of the beautiful night sky. The evening is free and weather-dependent. Telescopes are provided. Please RSVP. The next event will be held May 29.

602-561-5398 events@pasaz.org

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community If you are interested in submitting community events, please email to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

March 22 Burn the Mortgage at Foothills Food Bank An anonymous donor has generously stepped forward to pay off $300,000 in mortgage debt for the Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center. This amazing, much appreciated contribution comes at a time when more families than ever are relying on the services the food bank provides.

Join the community for a very special mortgage burning ceremony at 10:30 a.m. March 22 at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Rd. in Cave Creek. There’s plenty to celebrate! Come show your support!

480-488-1145 www.foothillsfoodbank.com

March 22 Free Skin Care, Health & Fitness Evaluations and Pain Relief Demos Bodywork for Life and Fusion Skin Care are hosting an open house in their new north Scottsdale location in The Peaks Corporate Park at 7629 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Suite 118 in Scottsdale March 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Bodywork for Life

The experienced Bodywork for Life staff will be offering complimentary

Integrated therapies for healthy living postural analysis, strength and fitness assessments, and demonstrations

Massage • Microcurrent • Pilates • Egoscue

of unique pain relief methods.

Fusion Skin Care will also be available. Esthetician Paula Ridley will be giving demonstrations of her unique ultrasonic facials, as seen on “The Doctors,” and talking about her specialty line of natural skin care products. Learn how these treatments and products can effectively treat dry skin, hyper-pigmentation, acne and rosacea.

We will be offering demonstrations of frequency-specific microcurrent, equipment-based Pilates and movement therapy, and therapeutic exercises created by famed author of “Pain Free,” Pete Egoscue.

480-595-0246 www.bodyworkforlife.com

March 23 Arizona Musicfest’s “A Touch of Class” Musicale What could signal spring more than a beautiful string ensemble, the Tetra Quartet, performing an intimate concert on the tiered garden patio of a charming home at The Boulders! The Arizona Musicfest “A Touch of Class” Musicale March 23 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. recreates a full traditional high tea in the garden.

Delicious scones with all the scrumptious accompaniments, tea sandwiches of delightful varieties, and a full dessert selection catered by Carefree’s English Rose Tea Room are all part of the musical event.

Feel free to wear your favorite garden party hat, or for the gentlemen, a straw boater or cap could be a festive accoutrement!

(White

gloves not

required.) Limited seating

provides the ultimate musical and dining experience, so reserve early so you won’t be left out.

Tickets are $80 per person. Hosts and co-hosts have generously covered all Musicale-related expenses, allowing the ticket price to fully

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support Arizona Musicfest’s annual festival, youth education and Young Musicians programs.

480-488-0806 www.azmusicfest.org

March 25 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber Evening Mixer Glory Bees in Frontier Town, 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek, will be the venue for the March 25 Carefree/ Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce evening mixer. Join fellow community leaders from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an evening of business-building in the heart of Cave Creek. There will be refreshments served and so much more!

Cost is $5 for members; $10 for non-members.

480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

March 27 Celebration of Excellence The annual Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Excellence will be held March 27 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Opera House at Carefree Resort and Conference Center, 37220 Mule Train Rd. in Carefree. This celebration is the time of year when the chamber salutes its members, businesses and volunteers of distinction.

Join the community for a buffet breakfast and to enjoy guest speaker Dr. Connie Mariano, also known as the White House doctor. Everyone is welcome to attend. Cost is $25 per person. Seating is limited; please RSVP to the chamber

by March 21.

480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

March 28–April 13 DFT Presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner” Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner” March 28 through April 13 in the Black Box Theater of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St. in north Scottsdale.

The West End hit, from the creator of “Boeing-Boeing,” has earned rave reviews from critics. DFT’s production is directed

by Jere Van Patton. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. A special 2 p.m. performance featuring a Q&A after the show will take place April 6.

Tickets range from $15-$32 for adults and $11-$16 for youth and students. Purchase tickets before March 13 at midnight and receive an early-purchase discount. Group sale discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

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April 2 Kiwanis Art Enrichment Internship Applications Due Applications for the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Art Enrichment Internship program are due no later than 3 p.m. April 2. The program encourages the development of outstanding students from the Desert Foothills area who excel in the visual arts fields. Funding for the program, now in its 11th year, is provided through the generosity of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

Six to eight students will be selected to take the course of their choice this summer at the nationally renowned Scottsdale Artists’ School located in downtown Scottsdale.

Internships must be used during June or July of 2014. The internship funds will be sent directly to the Scottsdale Artists’ School to cover tuition costs.

Requirements: - Applicants must be entering their high school freshman, sophomore or junior year in the fall of 2014. The winners must be attending Cactus Shadows High School, a local home schooling program or can be a local student attending an alternative school. Seniors are not eligible for this internship.

- Applicants must be a legal resident of Arizona and willing to sign a commitment to complete their course of choice.

- Applicants will be expected, upon completion of their art course, to give a short talk about their experiences in their summer art class to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree at a Kiwanis luncheon in winter of 2015.

- Students interested in applying for an internship must complete the student application, and submit a completed parental

permission

form

and

a

completed

teacher

recommendation form.

Applications will be available from the art department at Cactus Shadows High School or on the Kiwanis Club of Carefree website. Winners will be announced at Celebration of the Arts at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center April 10.

480-220-6696 www.kiwaniscarefree.org

April 2 4th Annual Desert Foothills Community Spelling Bee Grab two of your zaniest and brainiest

friends!

It’s

time

once

again to compete in FCF/Partners in

Education

(PIE)

Fourth

Annual

Desert Foothills Community Spelling Bee. The BEE 2014 is scheduled for April 2 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This highly anticipated, community-wide event showcases the spelling talents of contestants from all walks of life, ages 16 to 96. Teams of three with crazy names and outlandish costumes check their egos and dignity at the door to compete for bragging rights, prizes and the chance to have

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trophy all to help raise funds to support local students and teachers through teacher vision grants and Save One Student (SOS) scholarships.

Cost to participate is $100 per person/$300 per team.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

480-488-1090 www.azfcf.org

Carefree Manor

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April 3–5 Spring Cave Creek Classic Car Auction The Cave Creek Auction Company will hold its largest auction of the year, the Spring Cave Creek Classic Car Auction, April 3-5 in historic Cave Creek. The event will showcase hundreds of classic, rod, muscle, collector and exotic vehicles at beautiful Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., and will feature a Western theme to tie into Arizona’s top Western destination town. Car owners and visitors who attend are encouraged to don their Western wear for the three-day event.

April 3, the Spring Classic Car Auction will feature a preview day and a classic cruise to show off the classic cars.

April 4 and 5, the vehicles will be auctioned 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Well-known high energy Cave Creek Auction owner and auctioneer, Johnny B, will auction the vehicles.

The annual venue attracts car enthusiasts, collectors and the public at-large every year. Individuals who want to sell vehicles in the auction can take advantage of the company’s 100/5 deal by registering their ride for auction for only $100.

If the car sells, a commission fee of only 5 percent is charged.

480-525-1136 www.cavecreekauction.com

April 7 Arizona MusicFest Scholarship Application Deadline

Making our residents’ lives as comfortable and enriched as possible while promoting independence and dignity in a loving home environment.

Services & Features include: • 24 hour care with certified caregivers • Providing supervisory, personal, and directed levels of care • Private furnished bedrooms with private bathrooms • Home-cooked meals tailored to fit individual needs • Medication monitoring & administration • Barber / Beauty salon on site • Laundry service, housekeeping and linens included • Perfect for individuals or couples • Telephone & Cable in every room. Internet also available • A large array of activities • Holiday & Birthday parties

Arizona Musicfest has announced the Arizona Musicfest scholarship application period is January 27 through April 7.

The Arizona Musicfest Scholarship Decision Committee seeks applications from deserving, highly qualified Arizona high school seniors who will graduate during spring or summer 2014 and enroll in a college-level music performance program prior to December 31, 2014.

In addition to the student’s performance abilities, also taken into account will be high school academic record, personal enthusiasm, and third-party recommendations. The scholarship award will be $2,500, paid directly by Arizona Musicfest to the recipient’s school. The winning applicant will also be considered for additional awards for the remaining three years of college.

Applications can be downloaded online. The application deadline is midnight April 7. The winner will be announced May 1.

For more information or to tour our beautiful home, contact us today!

Phone: 480.595.5800 or Email us at: info@carefreemanor.net

CarefreeManor.net

7886 E Breathless Dr. • PO Box 910 • Carefree AZ, 85377

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EXPLORING PAST AND P RESENT IN CAVE CREEK Writer Jim McAllister Photographer Bryan Black

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I was fortunate recently to be invited to participate in a hike to the actual cave at Cave Creek. The area in the cave’s vicinity consists of 30 acres located on private property and owned by residents who believe in saving the land from development. Our guide emphasized the importance of not disclosing the location since it is a conservation area and the owners intend to keep it that way.

It’s easy to understand their feelings when one sees the land. It looks about the same as it did 10,000 years ago. Along the trail is a boulder with Hohokam art etched into it that is assumed to have been done between 800 and 1400 A.D. Large saguaro cacti have been around for 150 years or more in the area, and in one place there were two large saguaros next to each other that looked identical, hence were called “the twins.”

The stream is basically dry these days but some pockets of water still exist. Ten to 15 years ago, water still flowed freely. In 2010, I noticed a lot of water near the ruins of the remount station by the old military road. It may have been caused by rainfall, although there is a spring near that location.

Regardless, it is still quite a difference from the days when the creek was very active. As late as 1950, water still emanated from the Seven Springs area about 12 miles north of Cave Creek and flowed as far south as Paradise Valley. That’s quite a contrast to today, although the place is still an active birding area. Certain trails have been around for as much as 3,000 years.

As we arrived at the cave it was a unique experience; especially for a history guy like me. Its entrance is about 60 feet wide and 50 feet deep with a 50-foothigh ceiling. My first thought was “Wow! What a tale this place could tell if it could talk.”

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and different congregational church activities, but the most

That’s a lot of history as Cave Creek has changed over

interesting items have to be ancient rock art. Experts say the

the years. In 1946, there were no homes in the area and

cave has had 10,000 years of habitation.

Cave Creek Road was dirt. Today it’s a tourist’s mecca with its Western themes and trendy shops but there is more to

Early inhabitants include the Yavapai and Hohokam up until

the town than that. Actor Dick Van Dyke lived there in the

about 1400 A.D. The Apaches came later, and from around

early 1970s while filming his television sitcom at Carefree

1680 to 1830, no white people were in the area because of

Studios which were located where the Summit Shopping

their fear of the fierce tribe. By 1830, some white settlers

Center stands today on Scottsdale Road.

took a risk and arrived looking for beaver pelts. By 1863, the Vulture Mine in Wickenburg drew more whites into the

Van Dyke was in town recently and when asked by Randy

area along with troops settling at Fort McDowell which was

Cordova of the Arizona Republic if he missed Cave Creek

located on the Verde River near what is today Fountain Hills.

he replied: “That town was the most unique place I have ever lived in my life. There were cowboys, wranglers and a

In 1873, the troops beat back the Apaches supposedly

motorcycle gang. It was a ‘live and let live’ community and

in the area of the cave. By 1877, the army had control

if that ain’t a model for the rest of the world, I don’t know

of the area with the remaining Indians being assigned to

what is.”

reservations. By 1890, the army closed Fort McDowell.

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personality

Five Minutes with...

Q A

Rob of Bryan’s BBQ Writer Tom Scanlon

“Oh my gosh, barbecued chicken feet!”

The award-winning, crowd-pleasing Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue is packed as usual on a Saturday night, with diners spilling onto the outdoor seating area.

Tables alternate between families and date-night couples, all having followed their noses to that sweet, tangy barbecue aroma.

The atmosphere is Western, like it used to be. A wagon wheel chandelier hangs lazily from the ceiling, with a steer skull on the wall next to Roy Rogers and Tom Mix movie posters. In the background, a “Lone Ranger” TV episode plays on the big screen in glorious black and white. Kids lick their fingers, adults dig into racks or ribs, baked potato salad, pulled pork sandwiches and other juicy staples that say, “I’ll eat healthy … tomorrow.” No one at the moment is exploring those chicken feet, but Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue 6130 E. Cave Creek Rd.

they’re there for the culinary adventurers.

Behind the counter, Bryan Dooley hustles away in a black baseball-style cap and sauce-splattered

(in Las Tiendas)

white chef’s jacket. Next to him is his right-hand man, grinning and hard-working Rob Olson, the

Cave Creek

sous chef (“under chef”). A graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary

480-575-7155 www.bryansbbq.com

Arts program, Olson has cooked elbow-to-elbow with owner Dooley for four-plus years.

After another busy night, Rob Olson spent five minutes answering a few questions from a stuffed reporter:

11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sunday-Monday)

ImagesAZ: How did you get started in barbecue-ing?

Rob Olson: In 2008, I got laid off, and had a mutual friend

of Bryan’s who put us together.

Been here since then.

IAZ: Weirdest thing you’ve ever barbecued?

RO: Right now we’re focusing on some “nose-to-tail”

eating. I’m planning on getting some

alligator spare ribs in to try them out. I’m going to give them a shot. We’ve done pig ears. Tripe.

I did a lamb kidney pot pie with a little barbecue flavor. The sky’s the limit!

IAZ: Does everything RO: Sure does.

taste good, barbecued?

IAZ: Ever think of becoming a vegetarian?

RO: No. One of my friends gave me a

sign that says, “My ancestors didn’t go through

thousands of years getting to the top of the food chain so I could be a vegetarian!” I’m a

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IAZ: What’s it like, cooking with Brian?

RO: We’ve been working side-by-side for

four and a half years, so when we’re

busy, we don’t have to talk. We kind of just communicate in “the zone.” It’s kind of like a dance. He’s also got such an amazing creativity. He likes to think outside the box. He’s always pushing me make that one thing, be more unique.

IAZ: What’s the nicest compliment you’ve heard?

RO: As a barbecue place, we don’t subscribe to one

region or another, we’re

not “Texas” barbecue or “Carolina” or “Kansas City.” So one of the best things we hear is when one of those people from out of town say, “It tastes just like home!” Whether they’re from Carolina or Kansas City or Texas.

IAZ: If you weren’t in food, what else would you do?

RO: I don’t think about it that much. Probably something

with my hands. I

enjoy working with my hands. Something creative. But I really enjoy cooking and being in this field. Once I found it, a light turned on.

IAZ: How do you relax after a long, busy Saturday night?

RO: Good beer, good music, good friends. Just hangin’ out, relaxing,

sharing

war stories.

IAZ: What do you do on off days?

RO: I like to hike. I shoot archery. I like

to read. Outside stuff is always good.

IAZ: Favorite restaurant – where you don’t work?

RO: Binkley’s in town here is fantastic. I’ve known them

for a while. I also like

a good deli – just a good sandwich. I’ve got pretty simple tastes sometimes.

IAZ: Is

there something that’s not ordered very often that you really enjoy

making?

RO: We

do have, like, a “secret menu.” We post things on Facebook once

in a while. Kind of along the lines of things we have on hand. Like our noseto-tail specials. I like when they order those things. The lamb kidney pot pie or pig ear. I like it when they put their trust on the chef, take a chance and know it’s going to be good.

IAZ: What’s the most popular item on the menu?

RO: Pulled pork sandwich. That’s my favorite. We sell

more pulled pork than

anything else.

IAZ: How old are you, and RO: I’m 40 and single. With

are you married? my hours, it’s difficult to try to meet somebody

who has a regular Monday-to-Friday, 9-to-5 job.

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Homes

through Time Tour Writer Donna Kublin

Photography by Bryan Black

Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 16 to attend Cave Creek Museum’s Homes through Time home tour. The popular self-guided tour takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and serves as one of the museum’s biggest fundraisers, the fourth since 2007.

Featuring four distinctive homes that range from Western traditional to unconventional, this year’s tour is an eclectic mix of diverse architecture and styles. “We try to find homes with unique architectural qualities, interior design features, or settings,” said Patrick Grady, event chair. “We also wanted to present homes that would be interesting and haven’t been seen before, and fortunately through the generosity of homeowners, we have fascinating homes on the tour.”

Collins Home Collins Home

Just to

as

vintage

develop

a

port

delicate

wine

takes

balance

years

between

complexity and elegance, power and finesse, so it is with the Collins home. And just as most vintage ports are produced from a number of different vineyards, the key being the blending of these various components to create a synergistic whole, it is through the efforts of different homeowners that its full potential has emerged.

With strong geometric shapes, the solidly built house on the slope of Black Mountain takes full advantage of the setting, integrating the outdoors with the indoors. Nature can be seen up close and at a distance through windows showcasing desert landscape, rocky outcroppings, and stunning views with the ever-changing landscape serving as artwork.

Many of the interior features use materials found in nature: beautiful wood of exposed

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beams, ceilings, and doors; uniquely

Full of ideas, she initially lacked the

placed rocks; and a palette reflecting the

contacts to accomplish them; however,

slate hue of the dark basalt formations

with a little detective work, she found

ubiquitous on Black Mountain’s west side.

Imel

who

liked

the

changes

she

envisioned and agreed to help her. She Construction of this small, approachable

had the tile floor removed, replaced

home began in the late 1970s, with

with concrete overlay. She expanded

the location, design, foundation, and

the kitchen to accommodate an AGA

structure being the vision of owner/

range she found on Craigslist, stained

builders David and Janice Scott. One

and

of the most stunning features of the

cabinets, added the kitchen island that

interior, the glue-laminated beams that

serves as a dining table, and replaced a

create the arched ceiling, were hand-

closet with a wine cooler and bar area.

crafted by the couple from the finest

Upstairs, she painted the walls with clay

wood. Those were the days when a

paint, adding a natural-looking texture,

trip to the lumber yard was a trek to

and wood floors complementing the

Camelback Road and an all-day affair.

ceiling. She also added a metal roof,

The exterior of the home features wash

replacing the asphalt, adding color and

stones from Cave Creek and Sedona,

dimension to the roof line.

refinished

the

existing

kitchen

each rock hauled and placed by them.

She made improvements to the backyard The home was not completely finished

as well, while keeping the landscape

when it was sold in 2000 to Frank

natural. “Before I actually closed on

Imel, who used it as his office for five

the house, I used to come up here,

years. Imel, an architect and builder

sit outside and just relax. The property

who has built over 30 homes in the

itself with the natural contours, plants

area, added many important features

and weathered rocks feels very serene

including the metal awnings that semi-

to me,” said Collins who wants to keep

shade the windows and a flowing metal

it that way.

spiral staircase done by local artist Mike Hammer.

Recently, she added an art studio over the garage that has stunning aerial views

Attracted by its privacy, uniqueness,

offering flight to creative pursuits, though

size, and proximity to town, Jan Collins

she doesn’t know exactly what they will

purchased the home in 2010. “It had

be.

a really nice feeling and was obviously well-built with a lot of love and care. I

A firefighter for City of Scottsdale and a

loved its potential and wanted to redo

realtor for Russell Lyons Sotheby, Collins

it.” And redo it she did, though she

has demonstrated a true creative talent

notes, “It is still a work in process.”

advancing the potential of her home. As with vintage port, her home has shown

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Photo by Brenna Zumbro

that it is capable of aging well and with her tender loving care will continue to do so for many years to come.

Boulder Home Recognized

for

its

unique

architectural

design,

this home utilized an archaeological site as both inspiration and framework for a modern desert home.

The Boulder House combines the mystical elements of archaeological lore with contemporary design. Built

by Sunnie and Bill Empie, and now owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, this remarkable home was cited among the best in America in Stanley Marcus’ “Book of the Best.” It was also featured on the cover of Architectural Digest.

Boulder Home

Bowman Home This classic Southwest home in the Santa Fe style is warm and welcoming with comfortable elegance that only gracious Western homes can offer. Its undiminished views of Black Mountain to the west and nearby hills and knolls are a perfect setting.

The home’s enchantment, however, is the captivating array of Indian artwork that is artfully displayed along with the owners’ own skilled paintings and portraits. The owners not only designed their home to accommodate their art, but to be respectful of wildlife and landforms that are integral to the experience of desert living. They will be on premises

Bowman Home

to guide and describe the details and rich stories behind their collections.

Tyrol Home Situated on a beautiful 18-acre site overlooking Cave Creek, this small ranch has views of the Seven Sisters Mountain Range as well as Elephant Butte. The classic Southwest home offers captivating scenes of the desert landscape and wildlife from nearly every room.

Stonework leads to an extensive flagstone patio with bent-twig metal fencing and natural elements continue inside with a gracious great room whose beauty is Tyrol Home

topped with ceilings of wood vigas interlaced with latillas. Cheery, bright Mexican tile risers lead upstairs

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to the home’s bedrooms, softened by rough-hewn wood ceilings and polished wood flooring.

Home Tour Details A self-guided tour, the event provides the flexibility to choose which homes to see. The museum will provide a pamphlet that serves as the ticket and includes the history and a detailed description of each home. With the admission pamphlet, visitors can start the tour at any of the four homes.

Tickets can only be purchased at the museum, not at the homes. Advance tickets cost $30 per person and can be purchased during regular hours.

The museum will open early at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 16 to sell tickets, which cost $35 the day of the event.

Credit cards are accepted.

It is important to note that no pets, food, beverages or photography will be allowed within the homes, and no children under the age of 12 will be admitted. Also, some of the homes are on uneven terrain and may not be handicap-accessible.

The funds raised from the event help the Cave Creek Museum preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills

area

through

education,

research and interpretive exhibits.

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The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society in Cave Creek will host Dr. Todd Bostwick from Arizona Humanities March 12 for a lecture on “Native American Salt Procurement, Use, and Rituals in the American Southwest.”

It is an interesting subject that illustrates the value, mystery, and importance of salt through the ages.

Dr. Bostwick holds a master’s degree in anthropology and a doctorate in history from Arizona State University, and has 35 years of archaeological research experience in the American Southwest. He was the City of Phoenix archaeologist at the Pueblo Grande Museum for 21 years before retiring in 2010. He is currently the director of archaeology at the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and senior research archaeologist for PaleoWest Archaeology. In addition, Dr. Bostwick is a faculty associate at Arizona State and Northern Arizona University.

He has been featured on the History Channel and has written and edited numerous articles and books on the American Southwest, including “Landscape of the Spirits: Hohokam Rock Art at South Mountain Park,” published by the University of Arizona Press, and “Beneath the Runways: Archaeology of Sky Harbor International Airport.”

Prehistoric torch from a salt mine (Sinagua people)

The above résumé should be enough to convince anyone interested in Arizona

DIGGING IN WITH PHOENIX ARCHAEOLOGY SOCIETY Writer Jim McAllister

history and archaeology to attend Dr. Bostwick’s lecture. However, in case you need a kicker a bit less antiseptic to get you over the edge, I will add that the good doctor also won a Phoenix New Times’ “Best of” Award for being the “Best Local Indiana Jones, Phoenix 2012.”

That’s high praise from an alternative sheet like New Times and is an award Dr. Bostwick appreciates by placing it on the same shelf as his other accolades.

New Times says, “He has been working in the field for more than 40 years, so he’s got some history, including multiple degrees and a résumé that is, no joke, 12 pages long. How does a guy acquire such an extensive portfolio in a field that would drive the not-so-meticulous insane? Well, unlike most of us, Bostwick has had a passion for his current field since childhood. Long before the days of Indiana Jones, Bostwick was digging up century-old toys he found in the yard of his parents’ Nevada home.”

The general public is invited to attend the meetings of the Arizona Archaeology Society’s Desert Foothills Chapter at no charge. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month from September through May and are well worth your time. They even have refreshments available from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at which time the meeting begins. Most meetings end at about 9 p.m. and are held in the community room of the Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church

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who rock Writer Tom Scanlon

The genre-bending Women Who Rock features outfits, hand-written lyrics, guitars and other artifacts from dozens of powerful female vocalists, covering a period from the early days of the blues to current pop.

Perched like a security guard outside the exhibit is an ordinary-looking piano … not so ordinary, as exhibit notes explain this was Lady Gaga’s childhood piano.

“She wrote her first song when she was five years old.

Joan Jett rocks, and so does Mavis Staples. Pat Benatar is a rocker and so is Aretha Franklin. Madonna rocks, as did Ma Rainey, long before her.

As the Musical Instrument Museum’s Women Who Rock exhibit shows, you don’t have to be a rocker to rock. This dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit will be on display through April 20. While the exhibit itself has plenty of recorded music, a Mavis Staples concert here March 12, and several other live performances, including Nicole Atkins March 8, and Storm Large April 17.

In addition to a vibrant solo career, Mavis Staples sang with her father and siblings as the Staple Singers, the brilliant R&B/gospel crossover act that had a string of 1970s hits, including “Let’s Do It Again” and “I’ll Take You There,” a song that truly delivers on its promise.

With a voice that seems like it just left church and is on the way to a blues bar, Mavis Staples is a perfect example of a non-rocker who just flat out rocks.

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It was called ‘Dollar Bills’ and was inspired by Pink Floyd’s ‘Money.’”

Fitting, as Lady G would later make a lotta dollar bills, with her tours grossing an estimated half-billion dollars. The exhibit also features the “meat dress” Lady Gaga wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, the sexy bustier Madonna wore on her controversial Blonde Ambition Tour in 1990 and a diamante dress from Tina Turner’s Wildest Dreams Tour (1996). Over on the right wall are the Bob Mackie-designed dress Cher wore in her Half Breed era (1973), the skintight two-piece Britney Spears wore in 2000, and sexy Sheila E and Janet Jackson outfits.

The emphasis is on fashion, yet this is hardly all glam and sizzle. To stimulate wide-ranging thought, there is a 1923 record from the powerful, influential Ma Rainey, as well as a somewhat jolting 1920s poster advertising “the world’s largest colored show.”

Trailblazing women of color are prevalent in Women Who Rock, which features blues great Bessie Smith,

a poster for Billie Holiday’s just-out-

Museum in Cleveland. Here at the

of-jail 1948 concert at Carnegie Hall

MIM, more than 10,000 have visited

(ticket range, $1.20-3.60), Ruth Brown

the exhibit.

dresses from 1949 and 1988 and a copy of Mahalia Jackson’s “The

“The

World’s Greatest Gospel Singer” 1954

contributions women have made, not

record.

only to rock and roll per se, but more

exhibition

honors

the

broadly to popular music – primarily On the flip side, there is also plenty

American, yes – and to changes in

of pop, with Spears, Cyndi Lauper,

society from the late 1920s through

Christina Aguilera and a few other hit

the present day,” Strawn said. “Blues,

makers.

gospel, jazz, country music, rockabilly, Motown, soul, folk, disco, R&B, punk,

And if you’re looking for the women

new wave, hip hop, and pop all are

who really rocked, as in fire up the

represented as influences, extensions

electric guitars and jam, the exhibit

and contemporaries of rock music.”

flicks a metaphorical lighter to Kim Deal (set list from a 1986 Pixies concert),

As clothing is such a big part of the

Joan Jett (hand-written “Cherry Bomb”

exhibit in a museum that celebrates

lyrics from her Runaways days), Heart

musical instruments, Strawn explained,

(Nancy and Ann Wilson dresses, and

“Many of the artists represented in

Ann’s guitar), Pat Benatar and Chrissie

the exhibition have used clothing as

Hynde.

key elements of their performance aesthetics,

The

exhibit’s

public

leather

statements. In this way, the outfits

jacket and left-hooked by a Patti

have been part of the bigger picture

Smith mid-1970s outfit, faded baseball

of music making, as have musical

jacket, racing T-shirt and battered,

instruments and other relevant tools.”

Hynde’s

glam

their

images, and to make sociopolitical

by

on

shape

is

counter-jabbed

accent

to

duct-taped army boots.

Strawn’s favorite piece in the exhibit That rocks!

is,

indeed,

an

article

of

clothing.

“Billie Holiday was one of our nation’s Cullen Strawn, the curator of the north

greatest talents, and possessions of

Scottsdale exhibit, holds a Bachelor

hers are rare. The fox fur stole in the

of Music in Performance degree from

exhibition is a symbol of her success

the University of North Carolina at

despite the otherwise dark and difficult

Greensboro. He noted the Women

realities of her life.”

Who Rock exhibit was developed in 2011 by Meredith Rutledge-Borger at

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Original Fiesta Days Rodeo president Vern Willer standing with horse.

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Fiesta Days Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Bryan Black

If you haven’t been to a rodeo before and are

“We get some of the top competitors in the whole

considering checking this one out, consider yourself

United States. They’re coming loaded for bear.”

warned: This is one seriously addictive sport.

While the cowboys and cowgirls draw the big You might not know exactly what you’re cheering

applause, the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo began, grew

for, but you’ll probably jump to your feet and join

and continues to thrive because of a vast team of

the shouting as cowgirls race horses around barrels.

volunteers, from original president Vern Willer and

Don’t be surprised if you get a rush of adrenaline,

company who came up with the idea back in the

watching cowboys jump off horses to wrestle big

late 1970s, to current president Traci Casale and her

steers to the ground.

board of directors. What Willer and Casale have in common is that they are expert “ropers” – roping in

And if you have a pulse, it will be racing when those

other volunteers, sponsors and general community

beastly bulls come charging out of chutes – with a

support. The 2014 Cave Creek Pro Rodeo board of

tough guy on top, twisting and jerking with the bull’s

directors includes Casale, Buckles, Beth Cornell, Tina

mad motions, desperately trying to ride the huge

Hayden, Robbie Hall, Jim Olsen, Gary Stark, Stacy

beast for those eight interminable seconds.

Tucker, Gina Kraut, Patty Byerly and Cody Hall.

Yes

indeed,

if

you

haven’t

seen

a

real,

live,

The professionals come to Cave Creek in part because

professional rodeo, you’re in for a treat that you’ll

of the every-increasing prize money, or “purse,” as

want to repeat.

well as the chance to get on the exceptional livestock brought in by the Cervi Brothers Rodeo Company.

A batch of fast-riding, straight-roping pros will storm

The tour rolls through the United States including the

into town this month for the 2014 Cave Creek Fiesta

states of Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Wyoming, as

Days Rodeo March 28-30. As usual, the action takes

well as Arizona (Tucson, Scottsdale, and Prescott).

place at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena on 24th Street and Carefree Highway. (The fourth annual Dan

“The board voted to raise the purse for the second

Lebsock Memorial Golf Tournament tees off March 26.)

consecutive year,” said Casale. “Paying the cowboys and cowgirls is an important piece of our mission

Make no mistake about it: This is no lightweight, kitschy

and our 2014 CCFDR added money will be $2,500

tourist bait. This is the big time, with professional

per event.” That is up significantly from recent years.

touring cowboys. “It’s the real deal,” says Bill Buckles.

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Board member Bill Buckles demonstrates roping.

“Three years ago, we were at $1,500 added money,”

to the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo as a board member. Give

Casale says. “When I got handed the reins, I made it our

him a call, and don’t be surprised to hear, “I just got to

mission that every year we have a good year, we’re going

finish tacking this shoe on a horse and then I’ll get back

to pay our cowboys and cowgirls more money.”

to you.”

As they say, money talks – and rodeo pros listen. Word is

Speaking of light repairs, Buckles says recent updates

getting out that Cave Creek has increased their purse. “It’s

have made this “one of the best rodeos in the state.”

brought a new caliber of contestant to the town,” Buckles

While the spectators have always been pleased, the

says. The purses here are tied into the competitive point

minor changes have won the brand of approval from

system for annual prizes and bragging rights. “The more

the competitive cowboys. “They love it. It’s more action-

money they can win, the more points they can receive,”

packed, nowadays,” Buckles says. “Not that it wasn’t

says Buckles.

before, it’s just a little upgraded. We just moved things up a notch. It’s come a long way and it’s going to continue.

At 65, Buckles is still a working cowboy, but leaves the competitions like this one to the young bucks. After

“As a cowboy, good stock, good performers and good

ranching out in Wyoming and Colorado, Buckles settled in

contestants - that’s what makes a rodeo.”

Cave Creek, where he boards a few horses and contributes

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And this town needed a rodeo back in the 1970s, Vern Willer will tell you. “There wasn’t much going on then,” he says from his Cave Creek home, “so we decided to do a Western event.” Willer was the first to wear the rodeo president’s buckle; he helped launch the Cave Creek event not long after he moved here from San Francisco to explore an equestrian lifestyle. “I was a backyard horseman, enjoyed riding through the town,” says Willer, now 82 years old. “I knew nothing about rodeo,” he adds with a chuckle. “None of us on the board did.”

But they knew how to organize and draw support. The volunteers literally built this rodeo: Willer says that after the first Cave Creek rodeo was held in a big lot off Carefree Highway, the town came together to build the Cave Creek Memorial Arena the next year. “It takes a

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One of those who came on board was Jeff Kennedy; his company, Kennedy Design Build, has been a Fiesta Days sponsor for 18 years, even though his industrial design business is pretty far removed from rodeo. But he is an amateur roper with a passion for his town. “I’ve always been a rodeo fan, and my business has always tried to give back to the community,” Kennedy explained. “My kids grew up doing junior rodeo. It’s something we’re passionate about. It’s a great family sport.”

Over the years, Kennedy has enjoyed hooking outsiders into the sport. “A lot of people I’ll give tickets to that have no idea what rodeo is about. They go one time and they’re hooked. They have a blast and can’t wait to go back.

“A lot of people have no idea how exciting it is. Not long, about two hours – but it’s pretty action packed.”

Traci Casale, volunteer committee member of the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo for the last decade and president for the past two years, agrees with that. “Someone goes out to a rodeo the first time typically can’t wait for the next one,” says Casale, a lifelong horse rider who used

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Bill Buckles standing in a corral.

Traci Casale, current president, and Vern Willer, first president of the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo.

“There’re two types of rodeo fans,” she adds. “There’s

10-second penalty, which usually eliminates you. If you’re

the avid rodeo fan who knows the contestants and knows

the header and you get out right, you rope a steer – get

the stats, follows rodeo year round.” And then there

the rope around the horn. That allows the heeler to come

are the newcomers who don’t know a header from a

in and bind the two back feet.”

heeler. “The neat part of our sport is there’s nothing agespecific. A three-year-old would have a great time, and so

Steer Wrestling

would parents and grandparents. Everyone has something

“You’ve got two people, the bulldogger and his partner,

different they love about rodeo.

the hazer. He keeps the steer running right/correctly, keeps the steer running straight so the bulldogger can

“Bull riding is very popular. It’s the adrenaline, man against

jump from his horse onto the steer and wrestle him to the

beast. But there’re roping fans, barrel racing fans and

ground. There’s a barrier; if you break the barrier you get

steer wrestling fans.”

a 10-second penalty. That eliminates you. When you get the steer down, you want all four sides pointed in same

Buckles, a veteran rodeo contestant (he still does some

direction. They won’t drop the flag until the steer’s legs

senior rodeos), explains some of the inside tricks and

are flat out all in one direction.

what to watch for in various rodeo events:

Team Roping

horse that gets you there in good shape and runs on

“You have a two-person team. One person is the header,

past (the steer) – the most important part is ‘shaping’ the

the other is the heeler. They come out of two separate

steer, you’ve got to shape their head right to make them

boxes, with the steers coming out of the chute. You got to

fall properly. That’s about as important as anything.”

give (the steers) a certain head start. If you don’t, that’s a

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Tie Down This is also known as calf roping; a horse and rider circle a calf, with the rider tossing a rope around the calf’s neck, then dismounting, taking the calf to the ground and tying three of its legs together. “You got to have a good horse that can accelerate from a dead stop to full blast to a sliding stop in a matter of seconds. Then they also have to have the ability to keep the rope tight. They got to work the rope. They’ve got to make sure the pressure stays right so the calf won’t get up or get choked. Without the horse’s help, the cowboy has a hard time.”

Barrel Racing Riders race around courses, turning around barrels like slalom skiers coming close to gates at high-speed.

“Again, it’s the horse. You’ve got to be a good rider, and do a lot of work at home. The horses are high-powered high-strung. A lot of them have racehorse blood.

“The key of barrel racing is to form a ‘pocket,’ ride to a proper point where you don’t knock down a barrel

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– that’s a 5-second penalty, and will just kill you. You got to get to the proper place to make the return, and coming down the end have plenty of speed to make up hundredths of seconds.”

Bull Riding Brave riders mount a big beast and, after the chute opens and the bull goes bucking on out, try to hold on to a rope with just one hand for the eight-second buzzer.

“You got to draw a good bull. He’s scored the same amount of points as the rider. You’ve got to stay up on your rope; you got to be sitting up on your hands. You can’t let your hands and body separate. If cowboy can steer the bull as he’s spinning, that gives the cowboy points. You can’t be hanging half off and make it to the whistle. If it looks sloppy, the bull might score points but the rider won’t. A lot of times, the crowd gets mad if the rider’s hanging off to the side. They think he should get more points. But you’ve got to be in control.”

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2014 Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Schedule: Wednesday, March 26: Fourth Annual Fiesta Days Dan Lebsock Golf Tournament & Fundraiser, followed by dinner and awards banquet.

Thursday, March 27: Women’s Pro Rodeo events, noon to 6 p.m.

Friday, March 28: PRCA “slack” (overflow) performance at noon. First PRCA performance at 7:30 p.m.

Pink Night benefiting cancer charities.

Saturday, March 29: Fiesta Days Rodeo Parade at 9 a.m. Mutton Bustin’ competition and finals at 2 p.m.

Second full PRCA performance at 7:30 p.m.

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Tickets range from $12 to $18. www.cavecreekprorodeo.com

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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at

Taliesin West Phoenix Chamber Winter Festival 2014

Writer Donna Kublin Photography by Andrew Pielage, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

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There is nothing commonplace about the Phoenix Chamber Winter Festival concert at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West March 20; the setting, the musicians and the music are all extraordinary.

“You know you are about to experience something special when you drive up to Taliesin West and begin to see the architectural masterpiece gracefully set into the desert landscape,” said David Shifrin, artistic director of festival. “This historic landmark created by a 20th century genius is the venue for our world class musicians to perform the world premiere of another 20th century genius.”

David Shifrin, Tara Helen O’Connor and other Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) artists will present an evening of flute, clarinet and strings in the Music Pavilion at Taliesin West March 20. The performance will include works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Sebastian Currier and Joan Tower. “The ink is barely dry on the page of the Currier piece,” said Shifrin.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring this world premiere to our Taliesin West concert, the centerpiece of our winter festival”.

Prior to the performance, hors d’oeuvres and wine with the artists will be served at a sunset reception in the sculpture garden. Performers include: David Shifrin, clarinet; Arnaud Sussmann, violin; Tara Helen O’Connor, flute; Yura Lee, viola; Mihai Marica, cello; and Ani Kavafian, violin. Tickets are $70 inclusive of the reception and are limited to 140 guests.

The concert is one of six performances in the Phoenix Chamber Music Society’s 2014 Winter Festival which runs March 15 to March 21.

Under the direction of Shifrin for the past five years, the festival is exceptional for its musical talent, diverse programming, and venues. “Nowhere else can you see all this in one week: 20 world-class musicians performing different pieces in six venues, ranging from private homes to Tempe Center for the Arts, to the Binns Wildflower Pavilion at the Desert Botanical Garden, all showing how adaptable chamber music is,” said Shifrin, whose goal it is for people to give up everything they are doing that week to attend.

Shifrin has an extraordinary resume which includes performing with major orchestras, chamber ensembles as well as being artistic director in several settings, including CMS from 1992 to 2004 and Chamber Music Northwest in Portland, Oregon since 1981. He joined the faculty at the Yale School of Music in 1987 and was appointed artistic director of the Chamber Music Society of Yale and Yale’s annual concert series at Carnegie Hall in September 2008. He has also served on the faculties of major universities.

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Composer Sebastian Currier, whose world premiere will be performed at the Taliesin West concert, is the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Grawemeyer Award. Heralded as “music with a distinctive voice” by the New York Times and as “lyrical, colorful, firmly rooted in tradition, but absolutely new” by the Washington Post, his music has been performed at major venues world-wide by acclaimed artists and orchestras. His music has been enthusiastically embraced by violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, for whom he wrote “Aftersong,” which she performed extensively in the US and Europe. His violin concerto, “Time Machines,” dedicated to Ms. Mutter, was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in June 2011, and called “rapturously beautiful” by the New York Times. His chamber music was presented by the Berlin Philharmonic in 2007 and 2008, including three world premieres.

“Currier’s piece using the same combination of instruments as Mozart’s flute quartet is remarkable,” said Shifrin, “as is the fact that the creator of the Music Pavilion, Frank Lloyd Wright, had a musical background and often compared his architecture to the structure of music and the shapes and materials of instruments.”

Frank Lloyd Wright grew up with music. His father William C. Wright was a composer, pianist, and organist, and Frank himself played the viola as a teenager. He believed that music is enriching and essential to life and his apprentices were encouraged to pursue music for not only enjoyment, but to help them with design work as well.

Music has always been a large part of Taliesin West’s activities.

The Music Pavilion, built in 1956, was primarily intended for dance performances since Wright’s daughter danced and choreographed, and his wife, a musician, composed the music for the performances as well as for chamber concerts. Since then, there has been a rich history of resident artists and other professional musical performances over the years. Effi Casey, Taliesin music director, is pleased to be having CMS artists there for the second year. “At this point in the development of the foundation it is important that a wider audience has the opportunity to experience Taliesin West as a cultural place in which the exchange of ideas, music and dance are celebrated,” said Casey. “This concert, especially, will be one not to miss.”

The festival’s opener is March 15 at Camelback Bible Church and includes Mozart Piano Quartet and Dvorak Piano Quintet. Piano is also featured March 17 at the American Lutheran Church of Sun City.

March 18, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”

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The festival concludes March 21 with Stravinsky’s rarely-performed “L’histoire du soldat” (“The Soldier’s Tale”) at Tempe Center for the Arts, one of two pieces involving the spoken word that will be performed that evening. “A portion of Stravinsky’s piece, titled ‘Couplets du diable’ (‘The Devil’s Song’), is what I consider to be the earliest rap music written,” said Shifrin.

There is also a Meet the Artists event the evening before at the AZ Opera Center with David Shifrin and Ani Kavafian along with their graduate students from Yale who are performing at the Tempe Center.

They will be giving a concert plus chatting about themselves. The audience will have an opportunity to ask them questions.

The festival musicians are all exceptional, having won

international

competitions

and

awards,

and

having played as soloists with major orchestras around the world, in addition to playing with chamber music ensembles. Some of the artists include: world renowned flutist Tara Helen O’Connor, a charismatic performer sought after for her unusual artistic depth, brilliant technique, and colorful tone in music of every era; violinist/violist Yura Lee, the winner of the only first prize awarded across the four categories in the 2013 ARD Music Competition in Munich, Germany; Ani Kavafian, a classical violinist and full professor at the Yale School of Music; cellist Mihai Marica, who won the first prize in the 2005 Irving M. Klein International String Competition; violinist Arnaud Sussmann, a multifaceted and compelling artist who has performed as soloist throughout the United States, Central America, Europe, and Asia; and one of the great viola players in the world, Nokuthula Ngwenyama.

Full concert schedule as well as tickets may be purchased at the website or by calling the Phoenix Chamber Music Society. www.phoenixchambermusicsociety.org, 602-252-0095

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Chamber Contributor Mick Ennis and Patty Villeneuve, Special to ImagesAZ

Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will celebrate achievements of the local business community at the March 27 Celebration of Excellence event at Carefree Resort

Celebration of Excellence in Carefree/Cave Creek

and Conference Center. The breakfast event will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., with keynote speaker, former White House doctor, Dr. Connie Mariano.

Business of the Year nominees include: Animal Health Services: Celebrating 20 years of service to the community, this business supports rescue pets with food drives and medical treatment, and trains first responders to administer first aid to pets in emergency situations. They have earned four trophies in the Fiesta Days Parade, they participate in career days in local high schools, and they’ve sponsored the Cave Creek Wicked Pet Costume Contest for the past four years.

Karsten’s Ace Hardware: Dave Karsten is the proud owner of three Ace Hardware stores in Carefree, Cave Creek and Goodyear. Karsten’s Ace Hardware has been a proud sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network hospitals and has personally raised $25,000 for this great cause by riding his bicycle hundreds of miles. Locally, Dave and Karsten’s Ace Hardware are tireless supporters and donators to the Cave Creek Unified School District and the Boy Scouts.

Rubbish Works: Rita Brady considers herself to be the “first lady of rubbish.” With her compassion and drive, she has taken her Rubbish Works franchise to the front of the class in the United States, earning the top spot in the country in 2013 as the most improved franchisee in growth.

UPS Store: Partners Mark Waters and Mike Kennelly own three local UPS Stores in Carefree, north Scottsdale and north Phoenix. Kennelly’s mantra is, “Treat the customer with respect and it will come back to UPS tenfold.” Every customer is a potential friend, and he and Mark have given much to the communities they serve. The Carefree store took the number one standing in printing volume out of 140 locations in Arizona.

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Entrepreneur of the Year Nominees include: Dr. Cliff Faver, DVM: Animal Health Services has shown a dedication to the towns of Cave Creek and Carefree for 20 years. Dr. Faver started Animal Health Services in 1994 and has grown the business from 1,300 square feet to a 10,000-square-foot facility. Dr. Faver personally trains first responders to treat pets in an emergency as well as how to use pet medical equipment. In 2012, Dr. Faver started a pet supply distributorship, C and K Distributing, with three warehouses that pack and ship Italian pet products throughout the United States. Dr. Faver is recognized nationally at veterinarian and grooming expos and as a board member for Novartis Animal Health and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. He has also served as a deacon and a couples’ counselor at his church.

Lisa Hamm: Lisa Hamm has been with her family-owned business, Blue Ribbon Awards, since 1978 and has served virtually every business and organization in the community.

In addition to supplying many organizations with awards and trophies, the business also excels in saddlery making.

Howard

Bertram:

Howard

Bertram

and

son Dave are the masterminds behind the Bertram Sign and Graphics Company in Carefree. Drive down any main road in Cave Creek, Carefree or Scottsdale and you will spot their handy work. Howard’s works of art speak for themselves. Word of mouth and referrals have been his bread and butter, and the company produces eyecatching, one-of-a-kind signs.

Nominees for Golden TEE (Time, Energy & Effort) include: Jennifer McGirr: This branch manager for National Bank of Arizona in Carefree lights up any room. Her enthusiasm was contagious as

she

led

her

team

in

building

their

Christmas float, took charge of the chamber Ambassador program and participated in so many other activities.

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in Carefree/Cave Creek

Celebration of Excellence

Evelyn Johnson: Evelyn arrived in the Cave Creek-Carefree area over 17 years ago. Three days after unpacking, she was volunteering at the Cave Creek Museum and has dedicated her service there since. For the last eight years, she has served as the museum’s executive director. Evelyn is a tireless volunteer, not only for the chamber, but the entire foothills community.

Bob Fearnside: Bob landed in Carefree three years ago. He wanted to get involved in his new community, and the chamber was his first stop. The Bowling Green University grad jumped in with both feet and got involved in every event he could find the time for, making friends and helping to make the community a great place to live.

Steele Moran: Steele has been a local resident for nine years.

Three years ago, he spotted a volunteering ad for the chamber in the paper. Steele has given his time to the Chamber Information Center, building the Christmas float and assisting during the remodel.

Other awards are as follows: Community Service Award Desert Foothills Library has been selected for the Carefree/Cave Creek Community Service Award. The library is a well-kept secret and is open daily with over 150 volunteers, two paid staff and nine parttime employees. There are over 900 programs/activities for older adults, children and tiny tots. The staff is well trained and many of them are out in the community, touching base with the schools, non-profit organizations, Musicfest and religious communities.

Silver Spur Award This year’s Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Silver Spur Award winner is Steve Woods, owner of Tech 4 Life, a full-service, on-site, remote, carry-in, or telephone computer support provider for PC and Apple computer hardware and software. Steve is a Carefree resident and has been in the computer business for over 30 years, locally for the last 10 years. He credits his expert four-man crew for his success. Steve has spent many hours working with non-profits, setting up their computer systems and makes sure everything runs well. www.carefreecavecreek.org 480-488-3363

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Jeff Luttrell was only five years old when he became a superhero. Like all his favorite Marvel comic book heroes, he wasn’t trying to be different, but a twist of fate and a villain called “cancer” revealed his hidden strengths. For two decades, he’s continued to battle his nemesis, and he’s stayed strong, relying on his physical fortitude when he could, and his mental strength when he could not.

Like all superheroes, Jeff can really never rest.

At 25 years old, he’s in his seventh bout with cancer right now, a fight he’s determined to win.

And with a league of fellow superheroes in the Children’s Cancer Network fighting behind him with all they’ve got, he’s got a great chance at winning yet another battle for his life.

It was Jeff’s second day of kindergarten when he faced his first skirmish with the disease. His mom Patti took him to the doctor for a series of illnesses that didn’t seem to be getting better.

Tests revealed Jeff had leukemia. The initial blow was a clear strike to Patti and her husband Steve, even before Jeff began a difficult sequence of treatments that left him weak, but appeared to work.

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With each victory the family celebrated, cancer came back with a sucker punch. By the time he was in fifth grade, Jeff was in his fifth bout with cancer, and a bone marrow transplant was the only weapon left in his arsenal. The Make A Wish foundation entered the picture and helped Jeff create his dream: his own action figure called Razor, which still shows up on shelves at stores and Comic Con today.

It was during that difficult time while he was lying in a Tucson hospital bed that his family

began to realize their own power. In the room next door, another little girl lost her cancer battle. Her family had traveled to be near her in her last moments, but the financial strain of having a sick child had left them unable to pay for gas to get home. Jeff’s sister Jenny overheard their need and came to her parents with a plea. “We have to find a way to help,” she said. “We have to do something.”

And that’s what they did.

On that fateful night, the Luttrells and other families pitched in to help the grieving family return home, but their mission didn’t end there. Jenny had an idea to hold a fashion show to start a fund for families enduring the financial strains that childhood cancer inevitably puts on even the healthiest of bank accounts.

That first year, they raised $7,000 and donated it to the Pediatric Bone Marrow Emergency Funds at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and University Medical Center.

Every two hours, three U.S. children are diagnosed with cancer. The Luttrells wanted to be more than a statistic. For perhaps the first time since cancer stole the beautiful, unremarkable routine from their lives, the Luttrells discovered there was something they could do proactively to fight back.

“It was a good feeling to give back and help other families,” says Patti. “We were able to contribute to the emergency funds, but the one thing we wanted to do differently was that we wanted to talk directly to the families, the nurses, the doctors and the social workers to find out what people needed.”

And so Children’s Cancer Network began.

The first need they identified was for gas and food cards. Like the Luttrells, families of children with childhood cancers often spend countless hours on the

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road and in hotel rooms obtaining treatment and visiting doctors. The financial burden put on working parents, or on single parents, can be tremendous.

“When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the first thing parents think is, ‘Is my child going to live?’” explains Steve. “When they get to the stage when they realize that most kids do have a fairly decent chance at survival, the next thing they think is, ‘How am I going to pay for this? Do I have to quit my job? How do I get my child to treatment? Will this be covered by my health insurance?’ There are so many questions that go through parents’ minds.”

Today, over a decade later, the Children’s Cancer Network commits $35,000 each year to gas and food cards for families in need. Most recently, the non-profit foundation has also begun to distribute bus and hospital cafeteria passes through hospital social workers as well.

The next step for the Luttrells and Children’s Cancer Network was to implement a special program for families of children with cancer during the holidays. At a time when few families are able to focus on anything beyond survival, the smiles and tears of joy when families receive holiday gifts are emotional for everyone involved.

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The holiday program expanded to include

back-to-school

supplies

for survivors and siblings. Then, when Patti and Steve learned that many area children with cancer do not have beds of their own, they added them to the list of needs they wanted to fill.

Scholarships, too, became part of the opportunities Children’s Cancer Network began to provide, and some of the 76 scholarship recipients have used their honed strength to go on to make a difference in the lives of others who are walking alltoo-familiar paths.

The Luttrells soon realized there was a wide gap in services that provided for the emotional needs of survivors, parents and siblings. Cancer tears at every bond in the family, and no one understands that like other survivors. Children’s Cancer Network began implementing “It’s All About You” programs for every member of the family to provide targeted yet uplifting sessions for every member of the family. Self-care, which is often forgotten about during cancer crises, is the focus of each one of these body, mind, and spirit-lifting sessions.

Today’s Adopt-A-Family, scholarship, and It’s All About You programs through Children’s Cancer Network address a multitude of financial and social needs for families who, more than any other time, need

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the warmth and caring of people who care and understand. Their new center in Chandler offers a bright, safe space where, for a few hours at a time, life happens outside of cancer. They allow families to focus on healing, and rebuild a “new normal” full of hope.

Children’s Cancer Network has also dedicated funding to Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Molecular Medicine at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), where cutting-edge cures for childhood diseases are being developed.

The Luttrells have learned a few things, too. They’ve learned that their love for each other is more enduring than any disease, and they’ve learned that life is not for worrying about the future. Life, they say, is about being fearless, and they have learned they are strong.

As for Jeff, he is still spreading hope, too. He’s a graphic design student, and although he’s recently endured more painful treatments, he is as courageous as ever. He has fought cancer seven times and won.

“The one thing you’ve got to remember is to never give up,” he says, in true superhero fashion. “Keep on fighting and just keep going. Just know that things are going to be tough, but there are times it’s going to be a nice life, too.”

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A passion to create quality & nothing less than perfection.

Pictured from left to right: Jenny, Patti Steve and Jeff Luttrell

The Grand Canyon University Run to Fight Children’s Cancer will take place March 8 at Grand Canyon University, 3300 W. Camelback Rd.

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in Phoenix. The event includes a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a survivor’s walk. There’s something for everyone in the family, from arts and crafts,

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music, jumping castles and more.

Registration

and

packet

pick-up

information can be found online.

Also,

this

year’s

“Inspirations”

Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will be held March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave. in Phoenix. Young survivors and their siblings take the spotlight in a fun and positive way at this signature event, and all funds go to Children’s Cancer Network programs.

Information on registration, table sponsorships, model sponsorships and more can be found online.

602-717-9139 www.runtofightcancer.com www.childrenscancernetwork.org

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13th Annual Festival of Fine Art

March 21, 22, 23 Writer Donna Kublin

For three wonderful days, downtown Carefree will transform

spectacular style, and realism. Documenting the artifacts,

into a vibrant and stunning outdoor gallery showcasing a

the culture and Native styles in her oil paintings, Durr

spectacular gathering of artists offering a wide variety

integrates and preserves the enduring legacies of her

of original works of fine art. Artists’ work includes oil,

Native American heritage. Her work is represented in several

watercolor

bronze

museums’ permanent collections, including the Museum of

sculptures, etchings, mixed media, pottery, photography,

History and Anthropology, Mexico City, Mexico; Sharlot Hall

hand-crafted jewelry and more.

Museum in Prescott, Arizona; and Pueblo Grande Museum

and

acrylic

paintings,

stone

and

in Phoenix. In addition to being a member of the League, The prestigious Festival of Fine Art March 21, 22, and

she is also a member of Western Artists of America (WAA),

23 in Carefree is one of the largest open air fine art

Southwestern Premier Artists, and American Society of

venues in the Southwest with more than 100 juried artists

Portrait Artists.

from the local area and around the country, with many artists nationally-recognized. Sponsored by the Sonoran

The finest quality in fine art sculpted leather is created

Arts League (the League), the festival is celebrating its

by Roger Kull, an accomplished, internationally recognized

13th year.

artist. His unique one-of-a-kind artwork has remained an unequalled standard in the world of fine art. Renowned

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The quality and variety of art is impressive and provides

for his original, sculpted three-dimensional fine art leather

an opportunity to see and purchase some of the finest

pictures, the genre is Native American pottery, portraits,

artwork around. Among those presenting are four artists

Western landscapes and historical recreations. Kull is also

who are masters in their craft.

a member of both the League and WAA.

One of the foremost Native American artists in the United

Entirely different in subject matter and medium, Steve

States, Judith Durr’s exquisite oil paintings have taken

Stento

Native American art to new levels on integrity, innovation,

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captures

scenes

watercolors.

of His

timeless current

beauty body

in of

his work

includes scenes inspired by his trip to Italy and southern France with vibrant scenes of life near the Mediterranean.

Known for creating paintings that are powerfully

realistic,

bright,

colorful

and vibrant, Stento is a master of his medium.

The stone art panels of Gary Burke present

life-like

wildlife

of

North

America

within

natural

landscape

settings. Figures of animals posed among

indigenous

flora

reveal

a

tranquil world of order and beauty.

His

media

sandstone

is

natural

featuring

the

crushed glittering

colors and textures of mica and subtle mineral patinas. The stone is bonded in layers, creating a unified and durable, lightweight strata. His quest for living subjects leads him to the desert, mountain and marshland settings which are his inspiration.

In addition to the fabulous artwork, the festival is truly a feast for the senses and includes wine tasting, live musical performances, delicious local cuisine,

and

artist

demonstrations.

Featured entertainment includes Leo A. Gosselin who pays the Chapman Stick, and Patrick Ki whose guitar playing provides

a

smooth

and

soothing

interlude to help unwind for the day.

Festival of Fine Art March 21, 22, and 23 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Tour

d’Artistes

Enjoy an artist reception and visit artist studios in Fountain Hills during the third annual Tour d’Artistes March 7, 8, and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This unique weekend event offers a chance to meet and view artwork of over 80 local artists and interact with them as they work,

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gaining insight into their processes and what inspires them to create.

There will also be artists’ demonstrations, snacks and music at some venues and art work will be available for purchase, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, fiber and gourds. Kicking off the tour is an artist reception March 6 at Fountain Hills Artists Gallery.

Sponsored by the Fountain Hills Art League, the self-guided tour of working studios and local galleries is available to those who purchase a Tour Passport Ticket, good for three days. A portion of the ticket price helps fund a scholarship for Fountain Hills art students, art programs at the Fountain Hills Boys and Girls Club, and Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona. Passport tickets, which include the map/ticket and reception, cost $20 per person.

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Tickets can be purchased from art league members or at Gridley’s of Fountain Hills or Fountain Hills Artists Gallery, the location of the reception March 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception is open to all artists participating in the tour as well as ticket holders. Tickets can be purchased at the reception.

Tour visitors whose passport has a stamp from all venues on the tour will be entered into a drawing to win one of four original artworks donated by artists. Stamped passports are turned in at the last venue visited.

Well-known metal artist and owner of Kenworthy Custom Metal, Don Kenworthy and his wife Andrea are co-chairs for Tour d’Artistes this year. “The tour was started by Michelle Williams three years ago to raise money and to showcase Fountain Hills as a viable art community giving people a unique opportunity to visit artists at their studios and interact with them,” said Don. “Attendance was great last year on both days of the tour, so we added a third day this year.”

More artists and studios are participating than in the past, with 80 artists and 16 venues. Four are art galleries and 12 are private studios being showcased.

“Our hopes for this year’s tour is to introduce as many people as we can to all the wonderful artists in Fountain Hills, to raise more money to support and promote the arts in our community, and to help keep art alive in our charities,” said Don, who adds, “Each year we give scholarships to Fountain Hills High School seniors wishing to advance their studies in art.”

Don Kenworthy is well-known in the area. Beginning his artistic career in Seattle, Washington 20 years ago, Don has been creating metal art and custom metal work for the residences around Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and Fountain Hills since 2001. The

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Town of Fountain Hills recently purchased his sculpture called “Big Blue” and placed it in Fountain Hills’ world famous fountain.

Don explained the background of “Big Blue”: “I started this piece back in 2009 as a commission piece for a client of mine. It was supposed to be an abstract representation of the great blue heron. As I researched more about blue herons I decided it needed to be more realistic in form to represent the majestic bird. This change led to increased costs and my client did not want to raise his budget for the project. I returned his deposit, packed up the half completed piece, placing it in the corner of my studio until the beginning of 2013 when, with no other projects going, I decided to finish it.

As it was getting close to completion, my wife and I went for a walk around Fountain Lake, saw a blue heron sitting on the island and talked about how cool it would be to have the piece there. A few days later we were at the Fountain Hills Artists Gallery showing some pictures of him to a fellow artist, who suggested I present the piece to the town’s public art committee. I sent pictures to Sandi Thompson, public art chair, and the rest is history.”

Don became interested in metal work as artistic expression when he was working for a small metal fabrication company in Seattle. He worked there for four years and then started his own business in 1994, doing custom metal work for high-end homes around Lake Washington and the greater Seattle area. He

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explained what helped him start to see himself as a professional artist and not just a welder/ fabricator.

“When the designers and architects started calling me to help them with the designs for the metal work on their projects, I felt I had earned my place as an artist.” A real turning point came after one of the first jobs he did, a 7,000-square-foot, three-story home on the waterfront of Mercer Island, where he fabricated and installed the 30-foot-tall structural steel frame for the home. He later returned to design the ornamental railings and metalwork for the finishing touches on the home. “When we finished, the house looked great and the developer/ contractor used a picture of the entry rails in their advertising,” said Don. Don’s work, ranging in subject matter and scale, can be seen at Emerson Gallery and at his studio, Kenworthy Custom Metal, both on the tour, and, of course, “Big Blue” at Fountain Lake.

Tour d’Artistes provides an intimate view of local artists at work, an opportunity to see and purchase a variety of artwork, while at the same time supporting the advancement of artistic expression in young people through local charities.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at Gridley’s of Fountain Hills, 16830 E. Avenue of the Fountains; at Fountain Hills Artists Gallery, 16858 E. Avenue of the Fountains, #103; from Fountain Hills Art League members, or through the arts league website. www.fountainhillsartleague.com www.donkenworthy.com 480-234-1584

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dining Located at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 134B 480-488-3835 www.thevillagecoffeeshop.com

The Village Coffee Shop

The queen of crêpes, Marina Matatov has revolutionized the art of fine dining with her signature crêpes! Using the recipes that have been in her family for generations, she brings a unique Russian twist to a French classic that would have made her grandmother proud.

The café serves both sweet and savory crêpes – there is something for everyone! Crêpes such as Dijon (chicken on top of melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, Romaine lettuce with Dijon mustard dressing) and raspberry chicken (chicken with melted cheddar cheese, tomatoes, spinach topped with raspberry preserves and walnut pieces) can only be topped by a sweet sign-off such as cinnamon swirl (sweet butter walnuts, brown sugar cinnamon), lemon zest (fresh lemon juice, raw sugar and butter, topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream) or Yin Yang (bananas, Nutella and mini marshmallows).

These fantastic crêpes can be enjoyed with out-of-this-world coffee and an array of beverages from the espresso bar. Great for a spring treat or a Sunday brunch with the family!

Located at Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 134B 480-488-3835 www.thevillagecoffeeshop.com

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professional ser vices Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists At Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists in Scottsdale Westland, we strive to provide our patients with exceptional quality foot and ankle care. As a husband and wife podiatry team, we felt it only fitting that we incorporate “family” into our practice name, because that is what we are all about.

When we envisioned our practice, we wanted to create a reputation in the community that we could be proud of, and we do that every day by listening to our patients’ needs, meeting their expectations and doing what we can to return them to the activities they love. Whether you are young or old, make every step count!

We look forward to offering our knowledge and expertise in a comfortable and caring environment.

Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialists Drs. Derek and Whitney Hunchak 480-361-2500 33777 N. Scottsdale Rd. #101, Scottsdale

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After

I felt 15 years younger when Dr.Devi completed my cosmetic dental treatment.

Smile Design Specialists At Smile Design Specialists, Dr. Shreedevi Thulasidas DDS, FAGD, MS, known less formerly as Dr. Devi, wants to assure your smile is optimal to greet the world. Her 10 years of rigorous dental training to become a prosthodontist and 15 years of working experience allows Dr. Devi to offer preventive and specialty care under one roof. What that means is patients may schedule appointments for routine treatments like cleaning, x-rays, fillings, crown and specialty services like cosmetic dentistry or dental implants.

Given her specialty education that goes beyond that of a general dentist, Dr. Devi can create amazingly beautiful and natural looking smile for you. If your teeth no longer look pretty, or the functionality (bite) is compromised, talk to Dr. Devi for her individualized specialty care plan. She can address everything from

on implant supported restoration is recently published in Journal of Prosthodontics. Dr. Devi does sleep apnea screening, home sleep study and oral appliances for sleep apnea.

Not only you will like Dr. Devi’s calm presence and painless dentistry, the office décor is relaxing with an indoor water fountain.

Dr. Devi accept most insurances and offers you free consultations.

Dr. Devi obtained her DDS from Loma Linda University, CA and Implant Certification from New York University. In addition, Dr. Devi completed Masters Degree and Certificate in Prosthodontics from University of AL, Birmingham.

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Carefree Property Services

Twisted Tree Farm Twisted Tree Farm is the premier equestrian facility in

Carefree Property Services owners Jim and Darlene

Scottsdale, Arizona. Located in the scenic foothills of

Southern are passionate about the beauty and recreation

north Scottsdale in superb rural surroundings, the facility

opportunities in Phoenix’s North Valley area. It’s why they

offers a successful training and sales stable of top show

do what they do.

jumpers, hunters and equitation horses. In addition to being an elite hunter/jumper training and sales stable,

“Not everyone’s as lucky as we are to live full-time in the

Twisted Tree Farm is also the perfect backdrop for

Sonoran Desert; our objective is to make sure part-time

corporate parties and fundraisers.

residents spend every moment they’re here enjoying the beauty of the desert and mountains and activities like

The staff at Twisted Tree Farm is comprised of

hiking, golfing, biking, tennis – doing what they want to

enthusiastic horse people who love horses and the

do when they want to do it,” said Jim. “No one should

equestrian sport. Whether your riding goals consist of

have to waste precious moments of their time here taking

enjoying a comfortable hobby or building your personal

care of repair issues, cleaning up their property – the

riding skills to the next level, Twisted Tree Farm wants to

kind of chores you go on vacation to escape!”

help you achieve your goals.

A second home is one of the largest investments

North Scottsdale resident Janet Hischer is the owner and

you make, and everyone’s dream. It shouldn’t be your

trainer of Twisted Tree Farm. Janet is the third generation

nightmare. A lot of folks have a good neighbor drop by.

equestrian in her family and has been horse crazy since

That’s great short-term, but it’s hard to ask a buddy

childhood. She has been on the competitive show circuit

to spend an hour or more checking under every sink,

either as a competitor or trainer since she first opened

running faucets and toilets, inspecting the nitty-gritty for

Twisted Tree Farm 29 years ago. At the Twisted Tree

months at a time. And it’s not always their priority.

Farm facility, she helps riders achieve their potential in their personal riding as well as in the show ring. Twisted

During your absence, Carefree Property Services provides

Tree Farm offers riding lessons for the very beginner to

a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly inspection of your home.

the very advanced, and

school horses are available.

Reports and digital photos are emailed directly to the homeowner. Carefree Property Services works with

We invite you to visit Twisted Tree Farm Saturday, March

homeowners to address any issues that may arise. They

29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a barn tour and the

also serve as a security contact and provide free post-

opportunity to get your photo taken with the farm’s 18.2-

storm inspections, looking for possible damage, and many

hand, 2,300-pound Clydesdale, Patrick (pictured above).

other services to make your life easier. We want your time here to be “carefree”!

29001 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 480-860-8215

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Bags & Rags One of Carefree’s most unique offerings is Bags & Rags, a ladies fine apparel, handbags and accessories boutique. Located at 16 Easy Street in the heart of the downtown shopping district, Bags & Rags offers stylish, comfortable, easycare clothing for women of all ages and body types.

Many well-respected designers are represented at Bags & Rags, including Lior, Bali, Bella Pelle, and Parsley & Sage. Find fun pants, tops and shrugs

by Baik Baik in animal prints, or a rainbow assortment of colors.

Another American design company represented at Bags & Rags

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Call the office for a competitive quote or for an answer to yard maintenance questions. Co-owner Priscilla Taylor and her professional staff are prepared to answer nearly any question, from pricing, to the effects of the mixture used to prevent future growth and eliminate current plants, to scheduling your service. You’ll be impressed by what you hear!

All field work is completed by a team that is as skilled as the office staff, using ground-breaking techniques and state-of-the-art equipment with accuracy and precision. This incredibly adept team of workers is led by Jay Taylor, coowner, who has over 30 years of experience in horticulture.

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is Surrealist, owned by two women who understand the nuances in women’s body types. They create slimming clothing with graceful flowing lines using soft fabrics that skim the body.

As the name would suggest, Bags & Rags has an outstanding selection of unique, attractive and appropriately priced handbags.

If you are in the market for a quality, affordable, stand-out purse, you will find it here.

To complement your look with the finishing touches, Bags & Rags also offers, such as fashion sun glasses and handmade jewelry created by local artists. For a complete look, this is the place to shop.

Bags & Rags is an intimate boutique. Proprietor Rose Toon is dedicated to helping you find the right look for your personality and body shape. Rose has years of experience in retail and she views her clients as friends, striving to make them feel welcome, never pressured or uncomfortable, and at the same time, look absolutely fabulous. Time spent in her shop is fun and relaxing.

Watch our video for a sneak peak at our store. Of course as the seasons change, so does our inventory as new merchandise arrives often. So the next time you visit Carefree, don’t miss one of the jewels of the downtown. Take time to browse in Bags & Rags for clothing and accessories you won’t see every day.

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Absentee Homeowner Services Carefree Property Services 480-575-6600 www.carefreepropertyservices.com Desert Lifestyle Management 480-907-4662 www.desertlifestylemgt.com AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Antiques Arizona Territorial Antiques and Rustic Decor 480-595-9110 Architect Elizabeth Rosensteel Design Studio 602-522-0989 www.rosensteeldesign.com Art Gallery Wild Holly Gallery 480-595-8757 www.wildhollygallery.com Artificial plants, flowers and succulent Arizona Silk Flower 480-991-0285 23425 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste A-107 Attorney Hundman Law Offices 480-625-3134 www.hundmanlaw.com John W. Stevens, Attorney 480-488-2591 Carefree Area Automotive Sales AZ Used Care Factory 602-359-2539 www.azusedcarfactory.com Luxury Motorsports 855-497-3675 www.luxuryms.com Sanderson Lincoln 602-375-7500 www.sandersonlincoln.com Automotive Repair C&R Tire 623-551-6255 www.candrtire.com Barber Shop Sam’s Barber Shop 480-488-3929 www.samsbarbershops.com

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Beauty Salon Beyond Your Roots Salon 480-488-7095 www.beyondyourroots.com Donna Jean’s Salon 480-488-2244 7171 E. Cave Creek Rd. Suite B Sonoran Beauty Salon 480-595-1700 www.sonoranbeautysalon.com Studio C Salon 480-664-0602 www.studiocsalonsaz.com Bike SHop Bicycle Vibe 623-582-3111 www.bicyclevibe.com Flat Tire Bike Shop 6149 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-5261 www.flattirebikes.com Boutique Anne’s Boutique 29850 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 110 480-515-6199 www.annesclosetaz.com Bags & Rags Ladies Fine Apparel 480-575-3114 16 Easy Street, Carefree www.bagsandragsaz.com Stefan Mann 3455 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10 480-488-3371 www.stefanmann.com Bridal and Formal Wear The Quintessential Bride and Formal Wear 18291 N. Pima Rd. A125 480-419-7755 www.qbrideandformals.com Business Services The Document House 480-437-1196 6217 E. Cave Creek Rd. Buy and Sell Gold American Federal 480-553-5282 www.americanfederal.com College Paradise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE Foothills Animal Rescue 480-488-9890 Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Foothills Food Bank 480-488-1145 Mobile Meals Foothills Caring Corps 480-488-1105 Salvation Army 480-488-3590 St. Vincent de Paul Society 602-254-3338 COMMUNITY organizations American Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary 480-488-2669 Arizona Archaeological Society 480-595-9255 Arizona Musicfest 480-488-0806 Cave Creek Museum 480-488-2764 Desert Awareness Committee 480-488-1090 Desert Foothills Community Association 480-488-4043 Desert Foothills Community Education 480-575-2440 Desert Foothills Land Trust 480-488-6131 Desert Foothills Theater 480-488-1981 Foothills Community Foundation 480-488-1090 Kiwanis Club of Carefree 480-488-8400 Newcomers Club of Scottsdale 480-990-1976 www.newcomersclubofscottsdale.com New River Senior Center 623-465-0367 Rotary Club 480-585-9157

Sonoran Arts League 480-575-6624

Social Security 800-772-1213

Soroptimist International 480-522-6692

Voter Registration 602-506-1511

YMCA 480-596-9622 Cosmetics Merle Norman 480-488-3208 37417 Tom Darlington Dr. Dentist Carefree Dentists 480-488-9735 www.carefreedentists.com Dentistry at Westland 480-585-5215 33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 101 www.dentistryatwestland.com Smile Design Specialists 480-488-9655 www.drdevi.com Financial Planning Investments Edward Jones Natasha Hundman 480-488-2821 Farm Bureau Financial Services Leslie Jensen 480-575-0710 6554 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 4 www.agentlesliejensen.com Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Pope Scanlon Team Glee Pope - 480-502-6072 Owen Scanlon - 480-922-7909 Summit Wealth Management 7202 E. Carefree Drive, Building 3, Suite 1 480-596-9222 www.summit-arizona.com FIRE Fire Service 480-627-6900 Flooring Carefree Floors 480-515-9999 www.carefreefloors.com Government/business Town of Carefree 480-488-3686 Town of Cave Creek 480-488-1400 Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association 480-437-1110 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce 480-488-3381 Motor Vehicle Department 602-255-0072

Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 www.1handyman4you.com Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 John C. Lincoln Deer Valley 623-879-6100 Mayo Clinic 480-515-6296 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd.

Home COntractor & Design New Legacy Building & Design 480-363-6713 www.newlagacybuilding.com Nicholson Custom Homes 480-694-1442 www.nchomesaz.com Home Services Carefree Property Services 480-575-6600 www.carefreepropertyservices.com Desert Lifestyle Management 480-907-4662 www.desertlifestylemgt.com Horse Riding Twisted Tree Farm 480-860-8215 www.twistedtreefarm.com House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 www.themaidsscottsdale.com Hotel Tumbleweed Hotel 480-488-3668 www.tumbleweedhotel.com

Insurance Farm Bureau Financial Services Leslie Jensen 480-575-0710 6554 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 4 www.agentlesliejensen.com Landscape Design and Maintenance A Couple of Green Thumbs 6061 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-2155 www.acoupleofgreenthumbs.com Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Earth Care AZ 480-488-2915 www.earthcareaz.com Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 www.iddingsandsonslandscaping.com Library Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286 Low Voltage Lighting Earth Care AZ 480-488-2915 www.earthcareaz.com Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 www.lettherebelightllc.com Outdoor Furniture Carefree Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 www.carefreeoutdoor.com Outdoor Lighting Earth Care AZ 480-488-2915 www.earthcareaz.com Let There be Light, LLC 480-575-3204 www.lettherebelightllc.com Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 PEst control Paradise Pest Control 602-677-9780 www.paradisepest.com

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PET Supplies Pinnacle Horse & Pet 480-575-1242 6015 E. Cave Creek Road www.pinnaclehorseandpet.com Photography Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 www.loraleiphotography.com Pogue Photography 480-748-9100 www.poguephoto.com Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com Pool Design/construction Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Eco Blu Pools 480-626-8200 36889 N. Tom Darlington Pool maintenance Carefree Crystal Clear Pool & Spa 480-488-2636 7202 E. Cave Creek Rd. 7A My Pool Gal 480-626-2604 36889 N. Tom Darlington Post office Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218 Realtor Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400 Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com

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Restaurants Summit Diner 480-575-6562 www.summitdineraz.com The Grotto 480-499-0140 6501 E. Cave Creek Rd.

Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 Goddard School 480-437-1000

The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B

Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500

Z’s Asian Fusion 6554 E. Cave Creek 480-489-7055 480-489-7078

Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 Montessori School 480-563-2929

Restorative Exercise Melissa’s Certified Movement Systems 480-220-8987 bientos7@aol.com Retirement Community Carefree Manor 480-595-5800 www.carefreemanor.net The Heritage at Carefree 480-488-1622 www.heritagecarefree.com SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Cactus Shadows High School Main Line 480-575-2400 Attendance 480-575-2431 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Cave Creek Montessori School 480-563-2929 www.cavecreekmontessori.com Cave Creek Unified School District 480-575-2000 Community Education Preschool 480-575-2072 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900

Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 www.qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 www.scarizona.org Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Security Doors and Screens Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 Shopping 4 Sister Shop 602-330-6042 www.4sistershop.com Arizona Territorial Antiques and Rustic Decor 480-595-9110 Cave Creek Candle & Gifts 6245 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-7799 www.cavecreekcandles.com Finders Creekers 602-739-3494 6554 E. Cave Creek Road

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Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 www.lonemountainfellowship.org

The Red Truck Trading Co. 480-575-0100 www.redtrucktrading.com

Cave Creek Bible Church 480-818-5653 www.cavecreekbiblechurch.org

North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 www.northscottsdalechristian.com

Stefan Mann 3455 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10 480-488-3371 www.stefanmann.com

Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org

North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org

Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 www.ctlcarefree.org

North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 www.nvcoc.net

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 www.lds.org

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 www.oloj.org

Community Bible Church of Cave Creek 33501 N. Cave Creek Road 480-488-2958 www.communitybiblechurchaz.com

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 www.pinnaclepres.org

Technology Support Tech 4 Life 748 Easy Street #5 480-553-9171 www.techfourlife.com Tire Repair C&R Tire 623-551-6255 www.candrtire.com Vacation Rental Homes Kobey’s Cozy Desert Oasis 602-359-2539 www.kobeyscozydesertoasis.com Water Softener & Filtration Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Weed Control Arizona Weed Guard 623-465-9051 www.azweedguard.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100B Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 www.bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com

Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 www.coolwaterchurch.org Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 www.dflc.org Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 www.deserthills.org Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 www.csarizona.com/carefreecavecreek.1st

Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org

Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 www.goodshepherdaz.org

Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 www.carefreechurch.us

Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 www.lightofthedesert.org

Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 www.sonrisescottsdale.org Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 www.spiritinthedesert.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 www.stgacc.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 www.viadecristo.com Yoga Yoga Breeze 480-595-2855 www.yogabreeze.com Beyond Your Roots Salon & Boutique in beautiful, downtown Cave Creek is looking for stylists for booth rentals‌. great intro rates. Professional, drama-free, and fun team.

Contact Debbie at 480-695-9342.

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recipe Cottage (Shepherd’s) Pie Writer Jenn Korducki Krenn // Recipe courtesy of Food Network

Whether you plan to dress in green from head to toe or would rather risk getting pinched, ring in St. Patrick’s Day with this classic Irish dish. The name “cottage pie” was first used at the end of the 18th century, when people on the Emerald Isle started using potatoes as an everyday food in their homes.

The dish came to represent any savory pie made with meat and mashed potatoes.

Today, “cottage pie” is typically used when the dish is made with beef, while “shepherd’s pie” is used for lamb. Pair either with a glass of red wine and savor the merriment that ensues.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced

Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add butter and oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery and garlic until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Once the vegetables have softened and start to brown a little, add tomato paste and mix evenly.

2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 pounds lean ground beef or lamb 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup beef stock 1 1/2 cups garden peas Cheesy mashed potatoes (recipe follows) Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated mature white cheddar Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Add ground beef or lamb and cook until it is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.

Add Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cook and simmer for another 10 minutes. Mix in peas. Transfer mixture to an ovenproof baking dish and spread evenly. Place cheesy mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture and spread evenly. Once the surface has been covered, rake through with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Place the dish into the preheated oven and cook until browned, about 20 minutes. Spoon out the shepherd’s pie and serve.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Directions: Fill a large saucepan with cold water and a tablespoon of salt. Add potatoes to the water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes cook until soft, about 20 minutes.

Once the potatoes are at a desired density, drain the potatoes and place them back into the saucepan for mashing. Add butter and cream and begin to mash potatoes into a semi-smooth consistency. Once at desired texture, add cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

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