ImagesAZ Magazine :: Desert Mountain, Carefree and Cave Creek

Desert Mountain

Carefree

Cave Creek

May 2014

Dolan Ellis Arizona State Balladeer

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Meet the Denison Family

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Community

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MIM

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Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Stoneman Road

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Celebration of Excellence

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The Balladeer :: Dolan Ellis

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Desert Ranch and Legend Trail: The Early Years

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The Color of Music

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For Land’s Sake: The Legacy of KT Palmer

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Hope will Always Whisper

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Dining Guide

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Professional Services and Marketplace

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Local Index

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welcome Editorial

This time last year was a year of beginnings. My youngest daughter had just been born, and we were making all of the changes that could be expected for a family growing from five to six. This year, there are also changes. I somehow feel less prepared, though I’ve had many years to get it together. Our oldest daughter, Amanda, is graduating high school this year – our first to leave the nest, and our first to test my strength as a mother in this way.

It almost seems cliché to talk about how proud I am of her and the wonderful young woman she has become. I’ve heard people say that about their own children for years, and I’ve smiled and nodded and been genuinely happy for them. This time is different, though. I now know the knot of emotions that lies beneath those words; the pride and happiness and heartbreak and sadness tumble around just below my throat, and I’m never sure which is going to make me laugh or make me cry when I talk about her.

I keep reminding myself (although I don’t always listen) that this isn’t an ending; it’s a beginning.

Amanda, I am so unabashedly proud of the sensitive, funny, focused young woman you are, and I could not have more honor than what I have because you are my daughter. From the first days I brought you home and counted all of your fingers and toes, to the lessons of love, commitment, patience and respect that we’ve both learned along the way, you have made me a better person.

The fact that you have always been, and continued to be, your own amazing creation leaves me feeling humble and grateful, and brings me to tears.

As you fly away, don’t get lost. Spread your wings and live your purpose, but remember your bearings, and remember how much we love you. Always.

Sincerely, Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com

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unning shoes are definitely a necessity in the Denison household. When they’re not training for a triathlon or marathon, Cave Creek couple Todd and Kristin can usually

be found sprinting sons Talan, 5, and Dylan, 2, to swim classes, tee-ball practices and soccer games. “Being active is a big part of our family,” explains Kristin. “Todd and I were both into sports as kids, so we are trying to do the same with our boys.”

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They’re off to a good start. Both Talan and Dylan have been attending swim classes at Hubbard Swim School every Saturday since they were six months old. Talan is excited to join the swim team someday and will play soccer for the Desert Foothills Soccer League in the fall, but for now he’s been busy playing tee-ball.

Dylan loves following in his big brother’s footsteps, and enjoys going to all the games and practices. “They’re very high-energy,” says Kristin. “I try to keep them busy during the day so they’ll sleep through the night!”

Todd and Kristin met in high school when she was lifeguarding at the community pool in Palatine, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. They dated for a bit, but went their separate ways for college: she to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and he to Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After graduating, Todd moved to Cave Creek where his parents relocated. A few years later, he and Kristin reconnected and she moved to Arizona to be with him. They got married in Sedona six years ago.

The newlyweds had planned on having kids, but the first one was a surprise. “It has been a very exciting journey with them,” says Kristin. “Talan is very even-keeled and easy going. Dylan’s a clown. He likes to make you laugh.”

Both boys will be attending Desert Willow Elementary School next year. Talan will start kindergarten in a Spanishimmersion program, and Dylan will be in preschool. Kristin is hoping the one-stop will open up some free time in her busy schedule, but it doesn’t seem likely. Between working full-time as an account manager in the financial services industry and running after the boys, she is training with the Running Chicks of Cave Creek (RC3) three days a week for the Mountains2Beach Marathon in Ojai, California May 25.

“This is my first time running in it,” she says of the event.

“My last marathon was in Chicago in 2012.”

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Todd isn’t one to sit around, either. When he isn’t working as an account manager for DirectTV, he’s training as well – for a triathlon.

An avid swimmer in high school, he has completed several triathlons over the years and is planning on doing two or three this year. On busy days, like Saturdays, they take turns getting in their runs with Kristin rising at 4:30 a.m. to fit it in.

“We don’t exercise together,” she admits. “That wouldn’t be good. We need our own space!”

Space is the reason why the Denisons recently moved from Dove Valley Ranch to a new home in Lone Mountain Estates. Kristin explains: “We needed more space for the two little boys. They were taking up too much room with their toys piling up.” The new home also includes a pool that was just finished, and enough room to allow for separate offices for both her and Todd, “… which is a blessing since we both work from home.”

Although Kristin’s family is still back in the Midwest, the Denisons love living in Arizona. They have no plans to move back, but continue to be big Chicago Bears and Cubs fans. “We never miss a football game,” she says. “Football Sundays are big in our house.”

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The boys have embraced the Southwestern lifestyle as well.

Talan is into playing cowboys and watching bull riding at the Buffalo Chip Saloon. Dylan is right there next to him. When family does come into town, the Denisons like to take them to Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, the Buffalo Chip or Brisam’s Grill to do the “cowboy thing.”

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Trying to fit it all in can be tiresome some days, but it’s a good thing Kristin and Todd have the energy. “The worklife balance is really tough,” admits Kristin. “You just have to put your head down and take each day as it comes. I am a planner and plan ahead on Outlook, but mostly Todd and I take turns. We’re just normal people trying to make it all work.” www.runningchicksofcavecreek. blogspot.com

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community

Big Bronco Raises Money for Rescues Paying tribute to the horse, our great

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community events, please email to

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Bronco

Western

Furniture,

6602

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Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek is still going on. The sale was kicked off April 25 with entertainment by Western singer Mike Ewing and a trunk show by horse photographer Susan Williams.

Proceeds from the April 26 used tack sale were for the benefit of Triple “R” Horse Rescue. April 27, proceeds from the used tack sale went to benefit AZ Equine Rescue.

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sells

hand-picked

rustic

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Western furnishings at their location in Cave Creek.

The sale features specials all throughout the store and up to 50 percent discount on selected items.

Desert Foothills Library Youth Events and Programs Summertime is coming early to the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek, as it announces events and programs specially geared to the area. All programs are free and pre-registration is required only for the LEGO Club.

For the youngest library-goers, Toddler Storytime (ages 2-5); 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. is held Tuesdays; Little Ones Storytime (ages birth-36 months); 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Thursdays; and Pajama Storytime (all ages welcome); 10:30 to 11 a.m. May 17.

LEGO Club (all ages, recommended 3 and up); 4-5 p.m. May 29. This monthly group gives kids a chance to create and build with the library’s collection of LEGOs. Please register by phone.

The library is the place to be for teens, too. Teen Tech Help Desk will be held noon to 3 p.m. May 15. Come seek the assistance of some local, tech-savvy teens and finally figure out your smart phone, that difficult app, or any mobile device or tablet.

Teen Advisory Group will be held 1 to 3 p.m. May 25, and the last Sunday of each month. Whether through volunteering or brainstorming

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for programs, teens are invited to meet other library enthusiasts and share ideas. Refreshments are provided for the group.

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Pictionary, chess and checkers, is held 4 to 5 p.m. every Friday. Refreshments are provided.

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Join Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual membership drive during the month of May. The chamber is waiving the administration fee and offering 13 months for the price of a new one-year membership.

There are many incentives for all existing members who refer a new member during this month, and it’s a great opportunity to become a member of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber.

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A valued member of the Karsten’s team for the past six years, Welch has served as the Carefree store manager for the past 4 ½ years.

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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.

Snowbirds: Clean Cupboards for a Cause Instead of letting valuable food go to waste, Tobias’ Automotive Specialists of Anthem and Cave Creek is asking winter visitors to clean out their cupboards before taking flight. Help support the Foothills Food Bank by dropping off food and pantry items at Tobias’ Anthem or Cave Creek locations.

“We encourage you to donate those items remaining in your pantry or cupboards, before you leave for the summer. Your donation will help hungry families in our community, who need a helping hand,” said Andy Tobias.

Tobias’ Auto in Anthem is located at 4205 W. Summit Walk Ct. Shop hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday.

Tobias’ Auto in Cave Creek is located at 6022 E. Cave Creek Rd. Store hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.

For those who are unable to drop off their contributions, scheduled pick-ups can be arranged. Tobias’ Auto is here to help you give back to your community.

623-551-7474 (Anthem) 480-488-2914 (Cave Creek) www.tobiasauto.com

Sign Up for Youth Production of “Robin Hood” in Cave Creek This delightful Missoula Children’s Theatre musical production of Robin Hood tours the country sharing goodhearted laughter and life lessons, plus the experience of being part of a theatrical production, and local young people, from first graders through seniors in high school, can experience the magic through the Cave Creek Unified School District’s Education and Community Service production.

All the roles in Robin Hood, including Robin Hood, Maid Marion, Marion’s maid, Prince John, Sheriff of Nottingham, foresters, aristocrats, the merry band, guards, horsemen and the adorable skunks will be performed by local students. Everyone who signs up will be cast. Students

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do not need to be enrolled in CCUSD schools; they may attend charter or private schools or be homeschooled.

Missoula Children’s Theatre rolls into town with sets, props, costumes, makeup, and directors. No advance preparation is required. Assistant Directors (students) will also be cast to assist with the technical aspects of the production.

Rehearsals begin August 18, and will culminate in performances on the main stage at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center August 23. Call for registration details.

480-575-2440 www.ccusd93.org

AZ Musicfest Young Musicians Winners Announced The Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Competition (Instrumental), held April 5 wielded outstanding talent from 52 youth musicians from around the state. First place winners appeared in concert at the MIM April 27.

The winners are as follows: • Division I (Solo Instruments, Grades 7 & 8): Belle Wang, First Place; Samuel Xu, Second Place; Jonah Breakstone, Third Place.

• Division II (Solo Instruments, Grades 9 & 10): Bobby Nunes, First Place; Kathleen Wu, Second Place; Bronson Wu, Third Place.

• Division III (Solo Instruments, Grades 11 & 12): Anna Han, First Place; Alex Dergal, Second Place; Ryanne McLaren, Third Place.

• Division IV (Ensembles, Grades 7 - 12): Phantasie Piano Quartet, First Place; Stretto Quartet, Second Place; Perfect 4th Quartet, Third Place.

Also performing at the April 27 MIM concert were winners of the 2014 Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians May 2014

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Vocal Competition: Phoebe Garvie, First Place; Mariana Velasco, Second Place; Zachary Stoddard, Third Place; and Freya Irani, Honorable Mention.

ImagesAZ congratulates these talented young artists and expresses sincere appreciation for those who support the arts in our community. www.azmusicfest.org

Connect with Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce in May Whether you are new to the neighborhood or are looking for fun ways to connect to the pulse of the community, the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has opportunities to network, learn and create friendships. Join chamber members throughout the month of May. May 14 – A fun evening of business at Desert Foothills YMCA, Foothills Community Foundation

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campus will host a great opportunity to mix and mingle at this evening mixer at 34250 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale.

Refreshments will be served. Come check out valued local resources while meeting some of the businessmen and women of the community. This mixer will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. The public is welcome.

May 20 – If lunch is more your speed, join the Chamber for Profitable Opportunities with Empowering Results (POWER) Lunch. This month’s lunch will be held at Venues Café, 34 Easy St. in Carefree from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will feature a presentation on growing your business. Cost of the POWER Lunch is $20, and includes lunch. Reservations are required.

May 21 –Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sentimental Journey Antiques, 7171 E. Cave Creek Rd., Suites L and M in Carefree 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and open house. Everyone is welcome. The ribbon cutting will take place at 5 p.m., and refreshments will be provided.

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Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. This 8 to 9:30 a.m. event is a great way to start your day with delicious breakfast from Harold’s and some interesting information. Cost is $6 for members, $10 for non-members.

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May 1 Balance and Fall Prevention The Far North Scottsdale Parkinson’s Support Group will host speaker Dale Yavitt from the Scottsdale Health Care Speakers’ Bureau to talk about falls and fall prevention strategies May 1 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at Desert Mission United Methodist Church at 7373 E. Dixileta Dr., one block east of Scottsdale Road on the southeast corner.

The meeting is open to all and there is no cost to attend, no registration required.

480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org

May 2 Homeless to Heroes for Fetch Foundation The Arizona Chapter of the National Concierge Association is proud to present their Fourth Annual Homeless to Heroes benefit for the Fetch Foundation May 2 at Donovan’s Steak & Chop House, 3101 E. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

A silent auction, a balloon pop and a Chinese auction of autographed sports memorabilia, hotel stays, spa treatments, jewelry, rounds of golf, dining certificates, desert excursions, passes to local attractions and many other fabulous items will all be part of the festivities.

Admission of $5 per person includes one free Chinese auction ticket and goes directly to the Fetch Foundation to support their programs. Light appetizers and cash bar will be available, and valet parking is complimentary. Additional proceeds will benefit education of NCA-AZ Chapter Members. The Fetch Foundation will gladly accept any physical donations during the event of any type of animal necessities, including gift cards. www.thefetchfoundation.com www.facebook.com/pages/NCA-Arizona-Chapter 480- 636-0500

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community events

May 2 – 11 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Desert Foothills Theater (DFT), a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, presents a special

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youth theater production of “A Midsummer Night’s

community events, please email to

Dream” May 2 through May 11 at the FCF-Holland

shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of

Cabaret Theater, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B, in

the month prior to publication.

north Scottsdale.

Directed by Amy Serafin, the DFT production of William Shakespeare’s comedy follows the (mis) adventures of assorted royals, wood spirits and actors over the course of one long night in a mysterious forest.

Performances are May 2, 9 and 10 at 7 p.m.; and May 3, 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. A special Q&A session will be held following the May 4 performance.

Tickets range from $15 to $21 for adults and $11 to $16 for youth and students. Group sale discounts available for groups of 10 or more.

480-488-1981 www.dftheater.org

May 2 Battle of the Bands Paradise Valley Community College brings Battle of the Bands to campus May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 18401 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix.

Admission is free to this fun concert, which encourages high school and college-aged musicians to practice and hone their crafts. Admission is free; bring the whole family.

May 3 “Nine & Wine” at Tatum Ranch TRRFCC Horsemanship, a non-profit 501(c)(3) character-building organization, is hosting the Fourth Annual A Perfect Pairing - Nine & Wine fundraiser at Tatum Ranch Golf Club May 3. Join friends and neighbors for an event filled with golf, a wine tasting, a raffle, live auction and no host bar.

Limited packages are available for the following: A Perfect Pairing - Nine & Wine: Nine holes of golf including golf cart at Tatum Ranch Golf Club, admission to the post golf festivities including

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a wine tasting and appetizers. $100 each.

Wine Tasting Only: Wine tasting and appetizers hosted by the culinary chef from Tatum Golf Club. $50 each.

TRRFCC (pronounced “terrific”) Horsemanship is an A+ award-winning program based on the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. It is in its fifth year, providing services to Horseshoe Trails Elementary School students.

602-410-8836 www.trrfcchorsemanship.org

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May 3 Kentucky Derby Barn Dance at Camelot Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship will open its gates to the public May 3 to celebrate the Kentucky Derby at its 13th Annual Hooves & Heroes family event.

Admission is free, derby hats are encouraged!

The event will take place 2 to 7 p.m. at Camelot Therapeutic

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Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship is a non-profit organization that teaches horsemanship to children and adults who have physical disabilities. Camelot has been offering all services at no cost to students since 1983 and is located in North Scottsdale.

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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.

May 3 Run for the Roses Party at English Rose Tea Room For

140

years,

the

Kentucky Derby has been held

during

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first

weekend in May. This year, restaurant owner Jo Gemmill will host an all-day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 3 at English Rose Tea St.

Room, in

201

Easy

Carefree. Plenty

of fancy hats, fascinators and mint tea juleps will help commemorate the annual Run for the Roses, America’s longest running sporting event – and it’s for a great cause!

Guests are encouraged to sport racing hats and proper attire suitable for a day at the track. Watch the race on big screen televisions, and activities throughout the day, from hat contests to race contests, will be a blast. Proceeds from drawings will benefit Cave Creek-based Triple R Horse Rescue, which rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses.

The Tea Room’s full menu will be available, along with special race day culinary delights.

Seating is limited. Reservations are recommended.

480-488-4812 www.carefreetea.com

May 10 Jubilate Violin Orchestra Hosts Recital Jubilate Violin Orchestra (JVO) will host a fundraiser recital from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 10 at Christ Anglican Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Carefree. The event is open to the public with a $5 suggested donation at the door.

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The fundraiser will help raise money for the JVO, which offers an expanded selection of music programs that teach varying levels of violin instruction. Beginning-level players can go to classes at no charge.

The evening will includes performances by the Jubilate Family Choir, an all-ages music group, as well as presentations by the Jubilate Music Theory class. Light refreshments will follow the recital.

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May 10, 13 Walk and Talk with Desert Awareness Committee The Desert Awareness Committee of FCF will hold two special Walk and Talk events at Desert Awareness Park, located at the corner of Cave Creek and Vermeersch Roads May 10 and 13 from 8 to 10 a.m.

The Desert Harvest Walk and Talk May 10 will focus on gathering and preparing desert edibles. The Desert Medicine Plant Walk and Talk May will focus on gathering and preparing desert medicinals.

This event is part of the edible and medicinal desert series offered by the Desert Awareness organization, which provides programs for all fourth grades, stewardship for Desert Awareness Park and community-wide programs on sustainable desert living.

Gather at the Desert Heritage Center, across the wash from the first parking lot. Handicapped parking is available on the far side of the wash. A $3 donation is appreciated.

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

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May 14 Call of the Mountains: Lessons from Mt. Everest Base Camp Join Christine Regan for a compelling discussion about the lessons she learned about herself, life and business while trekking through the Himalayas with a Canadian trekking team at the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek May 14, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

See a slide show with extraordinary photos of the beautiful Nepalese countryside and learn why this 78-mile trek over 10 days changed her life and planted the seed of a new-found passion for climbing mountains.

Seating is limited. Please register by phone.

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

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

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community events, please email to shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of the month prior to publication.

May 14 Archaeological Society Hosts Easter Island Presentation For 14 years, Dr. Britton Shepardson, author of “Moai: a New Look at Old Faces,” has studied the unique archaeology and cultural anthropology of Easter Island, one of

the

most

mysterious

places

on

earth.

Shepardson will present an interesting and enlightening lecture May 14 at the Arizona Archaeological Society Desert Foothills Chapter

(AAS-DFC)

meeting

at

Good

Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.

AAS-DFC meetings are held the second

Wednesday

of

each

month,

September through May. Refreshments are available at 7 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., usually ending prior to 9 p.m. www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills

May 17 Cave Creek Auction Grand Opening Cave Creek Auction, which is relocating its headquarters to 6032 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, will hold a grand opening May 17 beginning at noon. The event will feature fine art and rare estate finds, including upscale artwork, bronzes, gold, silver and diamond jewelry, antiques, an 1880s Wabash cabinet postal letter file and vintage collectibles, among other unique items. There will also be a no-reserve, original Edward Hopper painting entitled, “Waiting behind the Theater.”

The auction also will feature live simulcast bidding. Due to the quality of offerings, a minimum $500 credit card or $500 refundable cash deposit for a bidder card will be required to bid. During the high-energy auction event, consignors will enjoy beverages and appetizers. The public is invited to the grand opening celebration and auction preview May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.cavecreekauction.com 602-419-5797

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May 22 Newcomers Club Presents Marshall Trimble Newcomers

Club

of

Scottsdale will host Arizona State

Historian

Marshall

Trimble May 22 at 11 a.m. at Orange Tree Golf Resort, 10601 N. 56th St. in Scottsdale.

This luncheon presentation is a great way to have fun and learn stories about our state from one of our most loved and revered personalities, as well as get to know new people.

Whether

you’ve

recently

relocated

to

the

area,

have undergone life changes or simply want to connect, Newcomers Club of Scottsdale offers opportunities to take part in interesting activities and get involved with people making a difference through charities in the local community and beyond. You do not need to be a Scottsdale resident to attend; visitors and part-time residents are always welcome.

Cost of the luncheon and presentation is $25. Please RSVP by phone.

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May 26 Horse Around at Camp at Tree Farm Twisted proudly weekly

Tree

Farm

presents summer

youth

their camp

horsemanship program beginning May 26. Children will learn how to ride and master new skills both on and off the horse, and begin to develop a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of horsemanship.

The program is open to children ages six to 16, of every level of experience. Twisted Tree Farm’s wonderful, experienced instructors are dedicated to teaching proper horsemanship and ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable and positive experience. Campers will also experience noncompetitive horse shows.

Summer camp will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in four sessions, May 26 through May 30; June 2 through June 6; June 9 through June 13; and June 16 through June 20.

Weekly cost is $250. Partial week/daily attendance is $75 per day. Camp registration requires a non-refundable $100 deposit to reserve the week. Early or late drop off and pick up is available for an additional $25 per day.

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community If you are interested in submitting

May 27 Arizona Authors’ Showcase Join four local authors at Desert Foothills Library May 27, 10 to

community events, please email to

11:30 a.m. as they briefly tell about their stories that range from cowboy

shelly@imagesaz.com by the 10th of

tales to cosmic trips and lost mines to found mansions. We’ll even

the month prior to publication.

celebrate John Wayne’s birthday with cake and a singer will entertain us with a song from his time!

Authors include: Gene Schmitz: “Out of Body Experiences” Pat Parish: “Dutchman & the Devil: The Lost Story” Ermal Walden Williamson: The Brazos Series (6 books) Barbara Hinske: (“Coming to Rosemont”) with her new book, “Gathering the Strands” Signed books will be available for purchase. Please bring cash or check.

480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

June 2 – 14 C. Nicholas Johnson’s “Brave New World” with LEGO Animation C. Nicholas Johnson and his artistic team have been bringing amazing theater to our community for over 25 years. This summer’s production for students in grades four through 12 will feature the art of mime and dance of the famously

talented

Nick

Johnson

along

with

the

Vasquez,

and

creative

Sabrina Bonanza

Educational staff that works with students to create LEGO animated videos. The theme will be “A Brave New World.”

During the first week, students will work with artist Renee Swan and dance instructor Elizabeth Lincoln to create costumes, props, sets and the animated LEGO component, as well as develop their performance skills.

The

second

week

will

focus

on

the

actual stage production including choreography, movement and the incorporation of the LEGO video into the final performance. This thought-provoking process will require the students to hone their mime skills while challenging them to portray emotion and character in a vivid fashion onstage.

The two-week residency, June 2 through June 13, will culminate in two public multi-media performances of C. Nicholas Johnson’s “A Brave New World” June 14 on the main stage of the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.

The program, offered by Education and Community Services of Cave Creek Unified School District, is open to all students, public, private, charter or homeschooled. www.ccusd93.org

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As a veteran of the United States Air Force, Memorial Day is special to me. I think it is important to show respect to Top photo: Four WASP members after a flight, (c.1943) Bottom left photo: Byrd Howell Granger of the WASP (c.1943)

those who have served in the military, especially during wartime, in order to protect the lifestyle we enjoy.

Bottom right photo: U.S. Marine pilot Joe Foss, (c.1942) Photo courtesy of U.S. Marines

In 2014, Memorial Day will be celebrated May 26. If you don’t already own an American flag, it would be a nice gesture if you acquired one and flew it proudly that day as a form of recognition and respect for soldiers past and present.

Locally, there are three former residents who stand out for their valor during wartime: Joe Foss, Harold Laynor, and Byrd Howell Granger.

Foss exemplified the courage displayed by American pilots during the World War II era of 1941-1945. After graduating from the University of South Dakota, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines and had to lobby to become a fighter pilot: At age 27, he was first considered too old for that duty. He earned his wings just before the attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

As a captain, Foss led two squadrons and personally achieved 26 aerial victories against the Japanese. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1943 and appeared on the cover of Life magazine billed as “America’s Number One Ace.” Foss moved to Scottsdale in the early 1980s and died there in 2003 at age 87.

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L o c al He r oe s Re m emb e r e d on

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Harold Laynor was an artist and educator who served with an obscure group of American soldiers during World War II known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops or the “Ghost Army.” They were in the deception business as a method to fool the enemy, since most of their work was done at night in dangerous front line positions. They were instrumental in the important battle of the Rhine in March 1945, which helped lead to the German surrender two months later.

Although Laynor was from New York, he had always wanted to retire to Scottsdale, which he did before his death in 1991 at age 69.

Byrd Howell Granger was a member of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), a group that performed an important service during World War II by ferrying fighter and light bomber aircraft to various U.S. bases.

With the shortage of male pilots being critical, women from all walks of life were recruited to be members of WASP, including Granger who was a member of the first graduating class.

With the era’s general attitude of unacceptance toward women performing other than domestic duties, it wasn’t as though the recruits were welcomed with open arms by male flight trainers. Granger later recalled comments made by her chief pilot instructor to her squadron on their first day of training: “It’s up to you whether this entire women’s flight training program succeeds. You are the guinea pigs.”

Out of 25,000 applications to be members of WASP, 1,078 women were chosen. Of that number, 38 died while performing their duties during the group’s existence from 1942 to 1944. Granger became a squadron commander, and WASP women flew 60 million miles during the two years of their existence.

After the war Granger moved to Tucson, where she obtained an M.A. in English from the University of Arizona, then pursued and achieved a Ph.D. from UCLA. She became a noted authority on Arizona folklore and eventually retired to Carefree, Arizona in 1981. Just before her death in 1991 at age 79, she completed a book about her wartime experiences titled “On Final Approach: The Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.” In the book she predicted that women would eventually fly in the U.S. Air Force as commissioned officers receiving the same benefits as male pilots.

She was correct in her prediction: Six women earned their wings in 1974 as Navy pilots, and by 1993 women were permitted to fly combat missions.

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Easter Island Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

On a bright day in April 1722, while Johann Sebastian Bach was at the height of his career and Boston, with a population of 12,000, was enjoying its status as the hub of the American colonies, a 62-year-old Dutch lawyer-turned-navigator named Jacob Roggeveen led an expedition through the wilds of the Pacific Ocean.

Nearly 2,200 miles west of Chile, he was hundreds of miles from populated land and was headed for the famed “Terra Australis,” or “The Unknown Land of the South,” a name conceived by Aristotle and carried on by explorers during the dynamic Age of Discovery.

Rough surf forced his ships to anchor off the newfound island’s north shore for a week, but when Roggeveen and his crew finally disembarked, they discovered a sight that would intrigue the world for centuries to come.

Great monoliths lined the shores of the island, their carved faces illuminated by fires. Aboriginals, their earlobes slit and hanging to their shoulders, prostrated themselves in worship at the statue bases.

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Soon after they stepped ashore, a misunderstanding broke out, and the Dutch sailors fired their guns on the unarmed locals. More than a dozen islanders were killed and several more were wounded.

It was April 5, 1722: Easter Sunday. Roggeveen named the land “Paasch Eyland,” or “Easter Island.”

Though Roggeveen’s stay was short-lived, it was the beginning of many years of hardship for the inhabitants of the 15-mile-long, seven-mile-wide volcanic island, called Rapa Nui by the Polynesians.

a culture lost Just over 50 years after Roggeveen’s venture to the island, during which he’d reported a population of about 3,000 to 4,000 people, British Captain James Cook landed there and found only 600 to 700 men and fewer than 30 women remained. Whether they were killed by war, disease brought by Dutch and Spanish explorers or a combination of both is not clear.

What is clear is that, by the time Cook arrived, some of the huge statues, or moai, which were believed to hold sacred spirits of ancestors, had been toppled. By 1825, when another British ship arrived, there were no monoliths left standing.

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In 1864, the first Catholic missionaries arrived and swiftly and brutally put an end to local religious practices, burning crops and eradicating cultural traditions.

Tuberculosis, brought by foreign visitors, began to ravage the population as well.

At about the same time, Spanish slave traders looking for labor workers for Peru’s guano industry captured about half of the island’s inhabitants, including the delegation of elders and the king who greeted them as they arrived.

A year later, a bishop convinced the French government to intervene, and 100 slaves – some from other Polynesian islands – were repatriated back to the island.

They brought smallpox with them, however, and of the 100, only 15 survived.

A dubious French mariner, Jean-Baptiste Dutrou-Bornier, arrived, accompanied by a Catholic missionary, after wriggling out of a death sentence in Peru for arms dealing. He managed to purchase all of the land that didn’t belong to the missionaries from the Rapanui people – mostly by force – and turned much of it into a large sheep ranch. He kidnapped a local man’s wife and made her his own, and he sent hundreds of Rapanui people to Tahiti to work as indentured slaves for his backers.

He kidnapped and violated young girls, and violently proclaimed himself governor of the island.

Catholic missionaries, who had fallen out with DutrouBornier partly because he allowed some of his “enforcers” to resume their traditional religious practices, began sending Rapanui people to the Gambier Islands. Only 172 Rapanui were believed to have remained, mostly against their will, on the island. When Dutrou-Bornier was murdered in 1876, the population had dwindled to a startlingly low 111 Rapanui.

Chile later annexed Easter Island, using it for sheep farming income, and then pronounced it a special Chilean territory.

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Rapanui are now citizens of Chile, which is nearly 2,200 miles away. As of 1995, Easter Island has become a UNECO World Heritage site.

Through what can only be called genocide of the Rapanui people, oral traditions and understanding of written documents were lost. Elders and royalty, who were the only islanders who could read the language of sacred texts, died in capture. The meanings of these texts and the secrets they hold remain impenetrable today.

Archaeologists and cultural anthropologists still debate the significance of the over-700 tremendous monoliths, including why they were made, how they were transported, and what their meaning was to Rapanui people.

Perhaps most significant of all, the Rapanui themselves have been robbed – literally and figuratively, as statues have been pillaged and stolen by researchers and tourists alike – of their own cultural heritage.

looking back to look forward Northern Arizona University Professor Dr. Britton Leif Shepardson, author of “Moai: A New Look at Old Faces,” has been conducting research on Easter Island for 14 years.

“I started off strictly conducting analytical research on stylistic variations of the monolithic statuary,” Shepardson explained. “Once I actually strapped on a backpack and began my field research, I was blown away,” he added.

He soon found there was more to what he wanted to accomplish than what his mathematical training and analytical thinking anticipated. “The more time I spent on the island and the more cultural awareness I developed, the more I realized that I have a responsibility to the people of the island to help create a sustainable educational outreach.”

Shepardson is one of a growing number of archaeologists whose sense of social consciousness creates a solid foundation for his work. As the last archaeologist to receive permission to document and analyze all of the statues on the island, he feels a sense of obligation to share his findings with a very special group of people: the Rapanui themselves, who have been stripped of their own heritage for far too long.

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“One of the most enjoyable things I do is work with local

a little lower on the priority list and really put education

high school kids, raising awareness about, partly, the

of the local community on the top of the priority list. I

archaeological significance there, but also about how fragile

think we’re doing that, and we’re developing a sustainable

the local culture and local ecology are,” he explained. To

model that can be applied anywhere.”

do so, in addition to his continuing research, Shepardson started a grassroots organization called Terevaka.net

But more important than economic impact, says

Archaeological Outreach (TAO), aiming to build a bridge

Shepardson, the future of Rapa Nui and its people may

between the island inhabitants’ past and their present.

once again be back in the hands of the people themselves.

Through TAO, students take part in a two-week program

“The students in the program are the decision-makers for

of archaeological and cultural research. TAO engages

the future,” he explained. “They need to understand the

them in their own unique history and fills a generational

importance of their culture and of their environment, and

gap growing wider because of loss of the traditional

exactly what’s at stake in their future.

language, introduction to technology and Westernization.

“Education is the only solution.”

Most recently, the organization has partnered with Chilean hotel chain Explora. Through the collaboration, students

www.terevaka.net

are not only learning their own history; they are gaining important insight into the tourism industry, which brings

The Arizona Archaeological Society – Desert Foothills

an estimated 80,000 visitors and their dollars to the

Chapter will host Dr. Britton Leif Shepardson May 14

island each year.

at their monthly meeting at Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave

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“My goal is to see if I can turn the entire research model

Creek. There is no charge. Refreshments begin at 7 p.m.;

on its head,” Shepardson said. “I want to put research

presentation begins at 7:30 p.m.

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mim Writer Tom Scanlon

Magnificent May

Bill Frisell is the kind of master musician that places like Seattle’s Experience Music Project and north Scottsdale’s Musical Instrument Museum MIM) were built to honor.

Bill Frisell’s thrilling, half-century partnership with the electric guitar brings him to the MIM May 17. For years, the Seattle resident’s guitar has been instantly recognizable for its meditative, crisp, slightly playful character. Though he is normally described as a jazz musician, Frisell is not one to be pigeon-holed, as

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the New York Times noted: “Mixing rock and country

guitar: The Beatles played “The Ed Sullivan Show”

with jazz and blues, he’s found what connects them:

and electrified America, including a kid in Denver.

improvisation and a sense of play.” Frisell has long

“Man alive,” Frisell recalls, “was I ever fired up!” He

been a favorite of American music critics, who value

saved up money from a paper route and finally, in

his creativity, sincerity and depth – setting him apart

the summer of ’65, bought his first electric guitar, a

from our era of aloof, somewhat cynical pop.

Fender Mustang.

His records aren’t platinum; they’re just priceless.

So here he is now, reliving those musical memories of his youth, bringing people together with his guitar

In recent years, Frisell has been somewhat fixated

to hear the music of John Lennon. “I’ve been playing

on the music of John Lennon. His May 17 concert

more than 50 years,” said Frisell, who turned 63 on

($42.50-47.50) at the MIM will have him performing

March 18. “It’s all I’ve ever really done. I can’t figure

“All We Are Saying,” with a band featuring Greg Leisz,

out anything better to do with myself. I’ll never get

Jenny Scheinman, Tony Scherr and Kenny Wollesen.

it right,” he added, with genuine (though bewildering) modesty, “but I’m going to keep trying.”

During a break on a busy European tour, Frisell said his lifelong love affair with the guitar was fueled by

That’s been his attitude since his early attempts to

two old TV shows. As a child, Frisell recalled, “I used

play rock music, which were rocky. “Back when I first

to watch ‘The Mickey Mouse Club.’ At the end of

heard the Beatles, I tried to play a few of those

every show, the Mousketeers would gather together

songs. They were hard. Things were happening so

and Jimmie Dodd (the leader) would take out his

fast. Discovering new things every day. The Rolling

guitar and they’d all sing a song together. I was

Stones, Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, James Brown, Jimi

fascinated - just seeing the guitar as an object. I

Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Thelonious

loved the way it looked. Also, how it seemed to bring

Monk, Stravinsky …

everyone together, and they would all calm down and focus on something good.

“One thing would lead to another. And now lately, after all this time, seemed like a good moment to go

“Around that time I took a cardboard box, cut it out

back and re-visit John Lennon’s music and try to get

into the shape of a guitar, put rubber bands on it

deeper into it. It’s been a part of my life – almost

and I was ready to go. I was about four.”

everyone’s life it seems – in the fabric. The words, the melodies, the music. I learn something every time

A few years later, he bought a transistor radio and

I play one of those songs.”

discovered surf music, idolizing the Beach Boys, the Astronauts, the Ventures. “I’d look at all the album

He may be learning, but he is also teaching, as

covers and lust after all the cool guitars those guys

a professorial Frisell didactically, yet delightfully

were playing,” he said.

deconstructs Lennon’s tunes. The result is meditative, mesmerizing, fascinating. He and his band slow down

He was 12 years old on Feb. 9, 1964, when another

“Come Together” until it almost sounds like a record

TV show would ramp up his romance with the

player is spinning a warped version of the single.

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Shelby Lynne

Shelby Lynne

Maceo Parker

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Magnificent May at MIM

While the original Beatles’ version has a sinister feel, the Frisell re-make is almost demented, going off on twisted tangents before returning to a devastating chorus.

“Please Please Me” is more upbeat, but no less remarkable. As on the other songs, this is an instrumental version, with no voices; yet the way Frisell plays the notes to the introductory line “Last night I said these words to my girl” might make you think his guitar is singing, with a clear, articulate voice.

It’s quite a spin, really, as Frisell fans for years have been begging his guitar to please, please them. And, without fail, it has.

Imagine there’s no heaven? Tough to do, when you’re listening to Bill Frisell’s guitar playing John Lennon’s music.

Magnificent May at MIM The Frisell show is the highlight of a magnificent month of May at MIM. The Bad Plus, a brilliant piano-bass-drums jazz trio,

has created

inventive covers of everyone from Queen to Black Sabbath. Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King will sink their teeth into a masterwork at MIM, performing Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” on May 3 (two shows). The next night, rockers the Mowgli – best-known for their peppy song “California,” unplug for a harmonious concert at MIM. The husband-and-wife duo of Grammy-winning banjo player Béla Fleck and singer Abigail Washburn play the MIM May 6.

Grammy winner Shelby Lynne belts out country ballads May 10. The following night, Cassandra Wilson, named “Female Jazz Vocalist of the Year” by Down Beat magazine three times, sings the MIM. And the great Maceo Parker, who blew his sax for James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic back in the day, comes to north Scottsdale May 24. Parker’s latest album is “Soul Classics.” He’ll be dipping into his brand new bag to play songs by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes – and, of course, his former boss James Brown. www.mim.org

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For a history major, living in Scottsdale is a good deal.

Whether north, south, east or west, the area is replete with great stories of a bygone West.

For example, there used to be a 19th century military supply road that ran from Fort McDowell on the Verde River northwest to Fort Whipple in Prescott. It operated between 1870 and 1890 as it passed through what is today’s McDowell Mountain Park before continuing to the area between Pinnacle Peak and Brown’s Mountain near Alma School and Dynamite Roads. It then went past what would become Cave Creek Road as it headed north of Black Mountain to Fort Whipple.

The road was named the Stoneman Road after Colonel George Stoneman, the army officer responsible for the route between the forts. The road was a vital link since it was a shortcut that eliminated the extra day’s ride that was formerly necessary by having to take a southern route 18 miles longer through Phoenix.

Stoneman Road has sometimes been referred to as “Whiskey

Scottsdale, Cave Creek and the Stoneman Road Writer Jim McAllister

Bottle Road” because in later years when it was being retraced, many whiskey bottles, left by travelers who used its lonely stretch during the late 19th century, were unearthed.

Traces of the road still exist, like the Military Road which is a street in Cave Creek north of Black Mountain. There are also remains of a military station on private property in Cave Creek near today’s Ocotillo Road and the Cave Creek Wash just off Spur Cross Road. The station was a welcome relief for soldiers traveling between the two forts to get fresh mounts, eat a couple meals, and spend the night. It consisted of two bunkhouses, horse corrals, and a mess hall which were situated in a grassy area with plenty of water so it was an inviting oasis for travelers.

If one looks carefully, an outline of the road is still visible extending southeast from Cave Creek Road near a gated area at Carefree Airport. It runs at an angle to Stagecoach Pass before disappearing into a residential area.

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I walked that piece of road a couple years ago and my imagination ran wild with thoughts of 19th century soldiers dressed in heavy uniforms bouncing along the Stoneman Road in crude supply wagons, keeping their eyes wide open in anticipation of Indian attacks. The chance of those attacks existed until the late 1870s at which time the army had extinguished much of the Indian threat.

By 1890, Fort McDowell was no longer needed so it was closed and converted to a settlement for white farmers. In 1913, it was given to the Yavapai Tribe to be used as a reservation. If you visit the fort today, traces of it from the 19th century still exist in the form of the remains of the officer’s quarters and a couple of old well structures.

October 1, 2010, the 140th anniversary of the original scouting of the Stoneman Road was celebrated. October 16 of the same year, a hike took place in McDowell Mountain Park to further acknowledge that anniversary.

The faint remains of the Stoneman Road are fading into time. However, when I cross its former path on Legend Trail Parkway as I drive from my home, I still like to think of the days when the old road had a purposeful existence.

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of six local standouts at the March 27 Celebration of Excellence event at Carefree Resort and Conference Center. The inspirational

Celebration of Excellence in Carefree, Cave Creek

breakfast event, kicked off by outstanding keynote speaker, former White House doctor, Dr. Connie Mariano, was a tip of the hat to the individuals behind the businesses and organizations dedicated to making the Carefree and Cave Creek communities thrive.

Business of the Year: Rubbish Works Out of accomplished Business of the Year nominees Animal Health Services, Karsten’s Ace Hardware, Rubbish Works and the UPS Store, Rubbish Works was chosen for the distinguished title. Owner Rita Brady considers herself the “First Lady of Rubbish.”

With her compassion and drive, she has taken her Rubbish Works franchise to the

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front of the class in the United States as they earned the top spot in the country in 2013 as the most improved franchisee in growth.

With her son Brandon, and a great crew, the bright green dump truck is recognized throughout the foothills area. A Dove Valley Ranch resident, Rita saw an opportunity three year ago to help keep Arizona green with a recycling company, and after 14 years in the state, she has arrived.

“We are extremely honored to receive the Business of the Year Award,” said the Ohio native and Xavier University grad. “We respect and thank the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber for all it does for the community and local businesses.”

Entrepreneur of the Year: Shelly Spence, ImagesAZ Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year nominees were all individuals whose commitment to excellence has made significant positive impact on the community. Nominees were Dr. Cliff Faver of Animal Health Services, Lisa Hamm of Blue Ribbon Awards, Howard and Dave Bertram of Bertram Sign and Graphics Company, and Shelly Spence of ImagesAZ magazine.

Spence received the award, and was quite surprised to be recognized. “Being recognized as Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year is a true honor,” she said.

“Professionally, to be acknowledged by

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such a valued group of peers is one of the most meaningful compliments I have received in 14 years of publishing ImagesAZ. On a personal note, this award means so much more.

“Like so many of our area’s business owners and community leaders, my work has very much become part of who I am. My family and loved ones have made sacrifices right along with me, as have the families and loved ones of the passionate writers, designers and photographers who work hard to meet deadlines and shine a positive light on all our community has to offer. To know that those sacrifices and hard work are being noticed and appreciated by others who are also driven by purpose and integrity is beyond what my words can convey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Golden Tee Time Jennifer McGirr The Golden Tee Time award is given to an individual who has contributed significant time, energy and effort toward the betterment of the community. Among the dynamic contenders were Cave Creek Museum’s tireless Evelyn Johnson, extraordinary volunteer Bob Fearnside, and chamber advocate and active supporter Steele Moran.

It was National Bank of Arizona branch manager Jennifer McGirr who topped the list.

McGirr has been in banking for over 20 years, a position she juggles gracefully while raising three teenagers and being a Massachusetts business owner for 10 years. Now an Anthem resident, she spends many hours outside of banking, promoting and recruiting members for the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. Her enthusiasm is contagious as she led the team in building the Christmas float, took charge of the ambassador program in the chamber, and many more activities. She lights up the room everywhere she goes.

“I want to express my sincere appreciation and thank you to the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce for recognizing my efforts with the 2013 Golden Tee award,” McGirr said. “It is my honor and privilege to serve the Carefree and Cave Creek communities in the many capacities that I do. I am truly blessed to be a part of such a phenomenal chamber and look forward to another fantastic year!”

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Community Service Award: Desert Foothills Library The Community Service Award was bestowed upon the Desert Foothills Library. Despite being around the foothills area for many years, the “Little Library that Could” is still a well-kept secret. The Desert Foothills Library started in a very small building at the crest of a hill in Cave Creek and has evolved into a modern, very large, very beautiful hall of knowledge.

The library is open seven days a week with over 150 volunteers, two paid staff and nine parttime employees. On any given day the place is buzzing with activity from older adults, children and tiny tots. There are programs for everyone with computers on hand to help those who are just learning their way around a library.

As Executive Director David Court said, “We are a team, a team with many moving parts with everyone pitching in and helping clients and other staff.” Outreach extends well beyond the Cave Creek area; being an independent organization gives Desert Foothills Library freedom to pursue many avenues of education and advocacy. With over 900 programs in 2013 and a similar number this year, there is something for everyone.

“It is very rewarding to be recognized by chamber members for the services the library provides to the public. The library is very fortunate to have a great team … of employees and volunteers. Without these great people we would not be able to provide library services, programs and operate a book store. … It is wonderful to be recognized by local business people and we are proud to accept the award.”

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Silver Spur Award: Steve Woods, Tech 4 Life 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.

Woods, a Carefree resident, 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. Among his other dedicated duties, Steve has spent many hours working with non-profit organizations, setting up their computer systems and making sure everything runs well. Woods is the proud father of two girls and spends his off time playing the guitar.

“Our focus is on loving our neighbors,” said Steve. “Recognition is nice, but not something we get worked up about. Amazingly, stepping on that stage in front of so many peers, friends and families was quite an emotional experience!”

Community is one of Woods’ primary focuses. “We love this community and the people we have met working and living in it. We always feel so fortunate every day. To be voted into this by our neighbors is a fantastic honor. Thank you to everyone in Cave Creek and Carefree for making this a great place to live, work and play.”

He continued, “Thank you to the Carefree, Cave Creek Chamber for all you do for all of us. I hope Tech 4 Life will always remind everyone to love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves. It takes a lot of effort to do, but it is well worth it in the end.”

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Ambassador of the Year: Bob Fearnside It would be difficult to find anyone involved in the Carefree Cave Creek business communities who doesn’t know the bright smile of Bob Fearnside, named Ambassador of the Year by the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce.

Fearnside landed in Carefree three years ago and wanted to get involved in his new community. The chamber was his first stop. The Bowling Green University graduate jumped in with both feet and got involved in every event that he could find time for.

“The chamber is my second family, and everyone just seems to get along and all work for the same goals, making the community a better place to live,” remarked Bob. “I am deeply moved that my fellow ambassadors chose to honor me as their Ambassador of the Year.”

This year’s Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Excellence awards were sponsored by Carefree Resort and Conference Center, Toby Payne of Technically Integrated, Jamie Pogue of Pogue Photography, ImagesAZ magazine, CitySun Times, Times Media Group and Foothills Focus. www.carefreecavecreek.org 480 488-3363

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The

Balladeer Dolan Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black

Ellis

Dolan Ellis is an Arizonan inconveniently

new college graduate, Dolan was offered a job

plunked into the Kansas prairie at birth.

in the production room of Phoenix’s Channel

Grains of wheat and herds of cattle may

10 KOOL-TV.

have surrounded young Dolan in his formative years, but cactus-studded sunrises and rolling

“I used it as an excuse to get out here,” he

monsoons have always been the rhythm of his

now says. “Once I got out here, I thought I

heart and the beat of his soulful ballads.

could be anything I wanted to be.”

For nearly five decades, Dolan Ellis has been

And he could.

singing the songs whispered to him through the howls of coyotes and the cooing of

It was clear the desert was his muse from

mourning doves. As Arizona’s first and only

the very beginning. “I always took my guitar

official state balladeer – named so by former

to work with me, and between live cuts I was

governor Sam Goddard and redesignated by

always practicing, always rehearsing.”

each of the 11 governors in the 48 years since – Dolan takes his job, and the evolving

Station owner Tom Chauncey took notice

legacy he is leaving, seriously.

of the young man down the hall strumming his 12-string. He started inviting him to his

He is, above all, a performer; but you won’t

parties, not as a guest, but to play guitar in

catch this crooner compromising his message

the corner and provide a warm ambiance for

of nothing less than pure love for the state

the who’s who of the day. For his part, Dolan

where he’s hung his hat and parked his boots

didn’t disappoint. As he sang and played, he

for over half a century.

impressed more than a few people and began to nudge his way into the music industry.

It wasn’t music that first brought this troubadour to the Grand Canyon State; it was

Soon enough, he was offered a full-time paying

television. And it wasn’t from in front of the

gig at an up-and-coming coffeehouse called

camera that he would get his start; it was

Portofino’s. Folk music was just beginning to

behind the scenes in graphics and editing. A

take off, and Dolan was talented. He started

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dolan ellis

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I write the songs but not for fame My songs belong to the sun and rain Forget my face, forget my name Just call me The Balladeer.

packing the building, and Portofino’s became

And I’m walking down that lonely track,

the place to be.

ohh ohh It’s a long; it’s a long lonesome road.

At about that time, a friend named Randy Sparks was putting together a little folk band.

The decision to leave New Christy Minstrels

It was called the New Christy Minstrels, and

may hold complicated layers for Dolan, but

Dolan, his pockets full from his weekends at the

like most thoughtful types, he doesn’t focus on

coffeehouse, had a decision to make. He could

what could have been. “Hollywood and I didn’t

stay where he was loved, or take a chance and

get along too well,” he says after a pregnant

join Sparks. He rolled the dice, and it ended up

pause. “I left right at the top.”

being a choice that served him well.

It worked out well for Dolan, who took off on The New Christy Minstrels had a lot going for

his own to tour the country for a while, then

them. Folk was becoming a newly appreciated

settled back in to Phoenix, where his heart had

language in American song, and the stage was

been all along. He put together a solo album,

wide open. Also, the Minstrels had a unique

called “Man from the Big Country,” that brought

sound and an interesting blend of voice and

credibility to his solo career and caught the

tone. They were good.

eye of Goddard, who, with his young son Terry in tow, often watched Dolan perform.

“We rocked,” Dolan says with a smile in his baritone voice. “We really could sing.”

And the rest, as they say, is history.

They performed their way through the charts,

Goddard was elected Governor of the State

and by 1963, they’d accumulated five albums –

of Arizona, and a short time later, he asked

some that were gold, 39 consecutive weeks on

Dolan if he’d like to be the official balladeer

the Andy Williams Show, and a Grammy award

for the state. Even though times, they were

for best group.

a-changin’ and popular opinion was suspicious of anything having to do with the government,

And Dolan walked away.

the offer struck a chord in him that rang nicely in his ears.

At about that time, he wrote a song, “Goin’ Home to Springerville,” that hinted to the future:

“I wasn’t sure what that was, but it sure sounded like something I wanted to be,” he says.

Goin’ back to bein’ me Done spent my cash on that city trash

“In the beginning, people thought it was kind

And I miss that hash and succotash back

of corny. To be that much a part of ‘the

home.

establishment’ was not cool among my peers,

I got my pack on my back

but I didn’t care. After about five years, people

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got the message: I was dead serious about

It concerns me because I also think we have

what I was doing.”

become a culture that knows very little about the land on which we live.

Even after numerous awards and a dynamic career that’s touched so many for so long,

“… People come to Arizona for Arizona itself.

Dolan’s official title, which comes without salary,

They come to Arizona for the romance of

brings him the most pride. “Out of all the

the West and the mystery of the desert, the

accolades I’ve received in life, that’s the one I’m

fascinating Indian cultures. They come for

most proud of,” he says with conviction.

saguaros and sombreros, cowboy boots and cowboy hats. It’s really important that those

“Every artist needs external support and

priorities are always in order so that Arizona

encouragement from somewhere in order to

won’t become another Manhattan or Chicago.”

maintain their art. My state has done that for me.”

He pauses for a moment, aware that he has And he has returned the favor. He performs

become passionate.

to groups large and small, sharing history and provoking dreams. He has written a book due

“It’s very important to remember our roots, and

out this year to reach still more people. He

remember what really Arizona is all about.”

has also committed his own money and land outside of Sierra Vista to build the Arizona

www.dolanellis.com

Folklore Museum, in its 17th season and now deeded to the University of Arizona.

Join Dolan Ellis May 28 at Cartwright’s He has also paid it forward by enticing people

Sonoran Ranch House, 6710 E. Cave Creek

to sit down, put away their cell phones, and

Rd. in Cave Creek as he shares “Arizona: Lens,

listen. From venues of all sizes, with digital

Lyrics and More,” and again June 25 with

video and lights (which recently replaced the

“Arizona: Tall Tales, Lost Trails and Heroes”

slide projector he carried with him for years), he

as part of the fourth annual Arizona History

sings the stories that make Arizona unique; the

Dinners series.

tales that draw people here to begin, and that lure them to stay even through blistering desert

Cartwright’s honors the outrageous legends,

summers. Dolan is creating a legacy that will live

lore, music and tastes of Arizona every

on long after today’s children have grown old.

other Wednesday through October, starting Wednesday, May 14. No-host cocktails begin at

“People come here and they see the beautiful

5 p.m.; delicious three-course dinner is served

restaurants, the fabulous golf courses, the

at 6 p.m. sharp. Presentations begin at 7 p.m.

major league ball teams and symphonies and

Cost is $55 plus sales tax and 18 percent

the like, which is nice, but that concerns me.

gratuity. Call 480-488-8031 for reservations.

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In the mid 1970s, the area north of the CAP canal in Scottsdale was mostly desolate compared to the lush green golf courses and surrounding homes of today. Pinnacle Peak Country Club opened in 1976 but it would be 1986 before Desert Mountain and Troon arrived. Terravita opened in 1993, Grayhawk in 1994 and DC Ranch in 1998.

As far as residences, all those properties were preceded by the lesser known Desert Ranch which had its beginnings in the 1950s with the arrival of the Donohoe family from Oklahoma.

The Donohoes enjoyed their winter visits to the Valley but were anxious to get away from the “crowds in Scottsdale.” They decided that 5,120 acres with a core section of 640 acres (one square mile) southeast of Pima Road and Stagecoach Pass would be ideal for them to operate a cattle ranch.

After 20 years, Dan Donohoe decided to look for a better use for the property. A master plan was developed in 1972, designed to include residential property, an equestrian resort and open

Desert Ranch and Legend Trail:

The Early Years Writer Jim McAllister

space. By 1976, Desert Ranch Incorporated was formed with shares held by a family trust. Thirty-six lots were established and put on sale in 1977. They were accessed via a new road called Desert Parkway which ran south from Stagecoach Pass near the north side of the property.

Desert Parkway was not as sophisticated as today’s Legend Trail Parkway, which eventually replaced the old road. The new road was longer and formed a loop from Pima Road to Stagecoach Pass. It was a needed improvement since many residents of the 1970s and 1980s were forced to abandon the original road and detour through the desert during heavy rains.

Brown’s Ranch was located east of Desert Ranch so it was not unusual to see cows walking through home sites in the early days. They were fortunate, though, as the state built a pond with a cement bottom southeast of Desert Ranch for the strays and other desert animals that may have needed a drink.

“Rustic” only begins to describe those days.

A gentleman named Wally Barrett became the first resident of Desert Ranch in 1978. He chose famed architect Al Beadle to

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design his home on Desert Parkway near what today is the eastern outlet of Chuckwagon Lane in Legend Trail.

Beadle was no slouch in the design business. He was based in Phoenix and used his modernistic taste to build several projects including residential homes, apartments, business buildings, and the Safari Inn in downtown Scottsdale. His stamp remains today in Desert Ranch as several homes on Desert Ridge Drive and a few more on Legend Trail Parkway were designed by him.

In 1986, after several more homes were built, a developer offered to buy the core section of Desert Ranch minus the 80 acres that made up the 36 original lots. Plans were made but the deal fell through when the land went into foreclosure. Eventually, solid ownership was found and the area was scheduled for a community center, residential development, and a golf course that became the Legend Trail Community.

The 36 lots comprising the original Desert Ranch still existed within Legend Trail and were governed by their own separate codes, covenants and regulations.

As an interesting sidebar, Desert Ranch and Legend Trail came close to being absorbed into Carefree instead of Scottsdale. Scottsdale’s mayor at the time was Herb Drinkwater and he wanted to bring Desert Mountain into his city. Unfortunately, Desert Ranch was geographically blocking his way. Meanwhile, Carefree was also pitching Desert Ranch to join them. The kicker happened when Carefree would not agree immediately to accept Desert Ranch’s master plan. Scottsdale quickly accepted the plan and Desert Mountain joined forces with them. It was a good example of how procrastination can kill a deal – something Carefree learned the hard way.

Today, the Desert Ranch logo is proudly displayed on a large sign entering the area of homes at Vista Drive and Legend Trail Parkway. The same sign is located at Segundo Drive and Desert Ridge Drive. Desert Ranch set the standard for far north Scottsdale and was a harbinger of the future 824-home Legend Trail community.

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the Color of Music

Tales of an Era in Rock & Roll Photography Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography by Celtic Serenity Photography, Cat Wyatt, Bill Watters and Kim Prince of Proven Media

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Before the days of American Idol and iTunes, there were bands who reached superstar status not by shotgun exposure to the masses, but by making music that people liked and playing stages in hole-in-the wall bars and ballrooms.

If bands were lucky, they could get bookings in concert halls where they’d play for a couple of hundred people. A few of these groups made it big, earning appearances on black and white television, their music playing on record players throughout the country.

The UK was no different. In fact, in the early

Walter was born in Surrey, England in 1946.

1960s, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham and

As a teenager, he attended a Little Richard

London were all incubators for a young, new

concert where he shot a photo for a fellow

sound: voices that would define a generation

concert-goer. With that first roll of film, his

like never before. Alongside these bands were

path was clear. He stepped into the world of

a small number of people hidden behind

rock and roll photography with both feet.

camera lenses. It was through their eyes that the world would get to know some of the most

Time, it would turn out, was on his side. The

memorable icons of the century.

60s and 70s were unlike any other time in music history. Among other groups, a foursome

Chris Walter was one of those faces. Though

who derived their named from Buddy Holly

he seldom appeared on film himself, his

and the Crickets emerged from the streets of

images contributed to a cultural identity for

Liverpool and marched their way through the

millions of young people over a span of

charts, first through the UK, then through the

decades as he snapped photos of musicians

US. It was an invasion – the British Invasion,

like Buddy Holly, The Doors, Rod Stewart,

and Walter caught it on film. He would snap the

Jimi Hendrix and the Who. His work, often

Beatles many times in his career, creating some

candid photos, but also performance shots of

of his most memorable career moments doing

musicians, gave the world glimpses into their

so, including a three-day experience in 1967 as

humor, their depth and their vulnerability, and

the Beatles filmed “Magical Mystery Tour.”

gave context to a revolutionary age of music.

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“It was an insane three days,” Walter recalls from his Los Angeles home. “It was so bizarre. It wasn’t just, ‘Go take an odd picture.’ It was, ‘Ringo is filming this,’ ‘George has gone to do this thing’; always, ‘Go take a photo!’ It’s all a bit of a haze.”

From behind his lens, Walter watched the world change through music. Beat music branched into British blues, which bloomed into American R&B. Addition of the electric guitar in the late 1960s turned into the distinctive styles of a genre dominated by the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and many others.

Psychedelia also emerged as hallucinogenic drugs became popular, giving rise to bands like the Who, Cream and Pink Floyd. The Beatles were also part of this genre for a time, drawing on Eastern themes and incorporating long instrumental passages and sometimes senseless lyrics inspired by PCP. Also brewing was the American folk music revival. It was “Blowin’ in the Wind” for Bob Dylan, while Simon and Garfunkel were singing “The Sounds of Silence.” War had inspired peace, and the Mamas & the Papas, the Byrds, and the Animals were spreading the word. Eventually, psychedelia merged with folk through protest songs, giving it “authenticity” and inspiring psychedelic rock. Walter was there, catching it all on film for the world to see.

He was there through more, too. As the Beach Boys dominated surf rock, Paul Revere and the Raiders and the Kingsmen spread garage rock, and the Allman

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Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd crooned their way

Walter’s career, which has continued now for

into the blues rock scene, Walter snapped away.

50 years through 80s hair bands, stadium shows, and retro music that has come full

The songs defined an era, while the images,

circle to his early days in the business,

for some, would define a lifetime. Otis Redding,

has led him to navigate some of the most

Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Ronnie Van Zant,

exciting and iconic moments in pop culture.

Duane Allman and Jim Croce are just a few of

But that special time when the whole world, it

the faces ingrained in Walter’s negatives long

seemed, moved to a singular beat, is now only

after their souls moved on.

preserved in pictures and memories.

Today, thanks in large part to the images that

With a hint of nostalgia in his voice, Walter let

put faces to the music played on juke boxes

out a sigh. “It was just an era that will never

and eight track tapes, the legacy of those

repeat itself.”

unique musical times lives on. “When we go out with our pictures, it’s amazing,” said Walter,

www.chriswalterphotography.com

who often tours with his wife, Cat Wyatt, to places where his photos are still sold in limited

Chris Walter’s Beatles photography is available

edition. “Twenty-year-olds know as much about

for sale at jo London, 201 Easy St. in Carefree.

Janis Joplin, the Beatles and The Doors as their parents do. We never thought it would last, but

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40 years later, people still love them.”

www.myjolondon.com

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Left to right: Tom Darlington, Carefree investor Les Rhuart, and K.T. Palmer. (Photo courtesy of Cave Creek Museum)

Although I never met Carefree co-founder K.T. Palmer, I feel as though I know him personally after reading his 1971 autobiography “For Land’s Sake.” Les Conklin of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association told me of Palmer’s book with the caution that it may be hard to find a copy. Luck was with me as I was able to acquire one through a Goodwill store in Tucson. It must have been providence since the odds were long.

If I had to briefly describe Palmer, I would say he was a guy with spunk, foresight, energy, intelligence, guts and the attitude that the glass was always half full. That’s a lot for a guy who suffered from tuberculosis, heart problems, was about five and a half feet tall, and may have never weighed more than 120 pounds. He was small and not very healthy, but no one could ever accuse K.T. of being afraid to take chances or get his hands dirty.

Valley National Bank (Now Chase), Carefree, Arizona, c.1961 (Photo courtesy Cave Creek Museum)

Palmer was born in Mississippi February 4, 1899 according to his mother’s notes, but the Mississippi Census Bureau claims he was two years old in 1900.

One has to love that 19th century southern arithmetic!

His family later moved to Illinois, where he was eventually drafted into the army in 1918 to serve in World War I. When he was mustered out, his departing physical indicated the possibility of tuberculosis, which was later confirmed by a doctor in Fort Worth, Texas with the recommendation that K.T. move to Arizona at once. He did, and by 1926 had earned a law degree from Northern Arizona University.

After bouncing around the law profession for a few years,

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Palmer became interested in homesteading. It was easy enough to acquire a 640-acre plot in the desert simply by erecting a home on the land and paying a small fee.

The only other prerequisite was that the owner had to live on the land for a certain period of time.

The Infallible K.T. Palmer

... he was a guy with spunk, foresight, energy, intelligence, guts and the attitude that the glass was always half full.

Since it was his nature to rarely pass up an

In 1946, K.T. had a chance meeting with a guy

opportunity for adventure or risk, Palmer decided

named Tom Darlington at a Kiwanis Club luncheon

in 1933 to acquire a plot on the western slope of

in Phoenix. K.T. mentioned something about real

Pinnacle Peak near what was considered Pima Road.

estate, and Darlington replied, “Someday I would

Today, that land is bathed in luxury, but in 1933

like to plan and build a town from scratch.”

it was hardscrabble with little water and plenty of unfriendly neighbors like scorpions, rattlesnakes

K.T. replied, “So would I!”

and spiders. Add excessive summer heat to the equation, and you get an idea of what real

Nine years later in 1955, they purchased the land

discomfort was. With some improvements, this would

that would become the heart of Carefree.

be the home of K.T. Palmer and family for the next 27 years, even though it meant making the bumpy

Luckily, after mulling over possible town names

daily trek by car to his law office in Phoenix.

like “Sweetheart” and “Honey,” it was decided they’d go with “Carefree.” Streets were given names

If the Pinnacle Peak experience was defined as an

like “Leisure Lane” and “Meander Way” which,

adventure, K.T.’s run for Congress in 1940 was a

surprisingly enough, caught the eye of buyers from

big risk. Unfortunately, he lost the election and

around the world. Was it dumb luck or excellent

wound up broke from the campaign costs. His law

salesmanship? I would suggest the latter.

practice was in a shambles and his office rent was long overdue. He needed money fast, so he

Tom Darlington died in the 1960s while K.T. Palmer

borrowed $500 and went into the second-hand

lived until 1976, dying at the age of 77 (or 78 if

store business in a rundown stretch of East Van

you believe Mississippi). One of Palmer’s last feats

Buren Street.

was to build one step a day up Black Mountain behind his home for exercise after a heart attack. He

After eight years he was making $900 dollars a day

called them his “stairway to heaven” and commented

compared to the $350 he rang up during his first

that he felt better each day because of them. He

month in business. It was a “dirty hands” business

eventually built 585 steps before his death.

but, as he said afterward, “For the first time in many years I didn’t have to worry about money. I owed no one; no one owed me.”

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Writer Jenn Korducki Krenn

Facing life’s curveballs is part of what it means to be human. Challenges come in all sizes and forms – big and small, physical and emotional. At times, obstacles can seem insurmountable. It feels far less painful to withdraw inward, when in actuality these are the moments when we desperately need to make a connection, to bond with someone who will provide peace and comfort to us during difficult times and above all, give us hope.

For children with special needs, companionship may not always come easily in the form of friends or family members – at least not the two-legged variety. Fostering connections with pets has long been encouraged, and numerous studies tout the benefits of animal therapies, such as those with dogs or horses.

The people who work for Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation know that sometimes, help can also come from unexpected confidantes: a llama, goat or donkey. Maybe even a turkey, goose, duck or peacock.

The source doesn’t matter. Hope given from these animals is equally powerful, and no less beautiful, which is why for the past 17 years, the organization has been building a sanctuary for children – and, more recently, teens and adults – to interact with animals in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

“Pictures can’t do it justice,” says Executive Director Mary Clark. “Without fail, anyone who visits our grounds in person is amazed by the scope of what has been created through the generosity of donors and volunteers in our community.”

The rustic 45-acre Arizona ranch-style camp is situated east of Payson amidst the Tonto National Forest. A sprawling meadow rests at its heart, with stunning views of the Mogollon Rim. It’s bordered by mountains peppered with Ponderosa pines – a veritable sea of green in our otherwise landlocked state.

Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation was established when founder Diane Reid discovered the property in 1997 and had what she calls an extreme moment of clarity: she had found a safe haven that could harness the power of nature to heal the human spirit. Reid believed passionately in the ability to help those with physical, mental, medical or developmental special needs through animal interaction; what set her vision apart was the fact that she only wanted to take in animals that had special needs of their own.

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“Diane envisioned a place where children could come and

When the organization was getting started, there were

see these animals, who may have been born with physical

no cabins or facilities, and day camp programs involved

challenges or have suffered some kind of injury, abuse or

the whole family. “Everyone would participate in various

loss of a caregiver,” Mary says. “Her goal was to show kids

programs with the animals and then have to drive to

that despite their differences or challenges, these animals

Heber or Payson to sleep and come back again the

have adapted and are living and enjoying life.”

next day,” Mary explains. “With the mobility and physical challenges of some of the attendees, the process could

Together with a small staff and host of volunteers, Diane

be very tedious.”

set to work making her vision a reality, establishing Whispering Hope Ranch as a place for children and

At that time, there was no camp in Arizona that was built

animals with special needs to come together and

from the ground up specifically for children with special

experience mutual love, compassion and most of all,

needs. Parents either took kids to states like California or

hope. She recruited others to help her, and later expand

Texas or made do with what adaptations were available.

on her mission.

Seeing the potential for overnight programs, in 2001

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Mary and her husband, Bill, are north Scottsdale residents

Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation joined forces with

who first became involved with the organization as

10 children’s health organizations and partnered with

volunteers in 1999. “Neither of us were big animal lovers

Arizona State University’s College of Architecture and

back then,” she says with a laugh. “As you can imagine,

Environmental Design to brainstorm what a full-fledged

our perspective has changed a lot.”

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“It really made sense for us to build something,” Mary says. “We met with all of the organizations twice a month over a two-year period to design the facility so that it would meet the needs of children with a variety of special needs. We also traveled around the country and looked at other camps for inspiration.”

A generous donor then purchased the ranch and gifted it to the foundation, and with broad community support came the completion of the initial phase of construction in September 2005, marking the beginning of the overnight camp and retreat model.

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with 10 fully accessible cabins, a wellness center for medical care, sport and activity fields, animal interaction areas, an indoor riding arena and a dining ramada with a commercialgrade kitchen. A splash pad was also added in 2012, perfect for cooling off on a warm summer day.

“People say they get a very special feeling when they drive in, and it’s true,” Mary says. “There’s a beautiful sense of healing from the moment you pass through the gate.”

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Partner organizations are tasked with recruiting campers, who typically come up to the ranch on a Sunday and stay until Friday. The list of daily activities includes horseback riding and sports such as archery, soccer and volleyball, as well as various arts and crafts. But it’s among the animals that amazing stories of hope have begun to unfold.

During his time at the ranch, a young boy named Daniel became best friends with Black Beauty, a duck with lovely dark feathers who was blinded prior to coming to the ranch when a predator attacked her eyes. Daniel and his family had recently learned the happy news that his leukemia was in remission. Being able to connect with Black Beauty, as well as with another boy who also has leukemia, provided him with a chance to interact with both animals and children who have faced serious, life-altering challenges.

Mary can’t help but smile as she recalls another camper who also connected with Black Beauty on a personal level, a young girl who came to the ranch with the Foundation for Blind Children.

“This little girl told us she understood why we call her Black Beauty, because black is what she sees and beauty is what she is,” Mary says.

“That’s a memory that has stuck with me. We don’t use any type of muzzle or restraints with these animals, so the relationships that develop between them and the campers are all very natural.”

She adds that they also don’t force any of the campers to participate.

A young girl named Gaby, who is non-verbal, was once brought to an area with miniature burros named Kisses and Cuddles. At first, it seemed as though Gaby would stay silent, but with enough gentle prodding and love from the donkeys, Gaby’s giggle became infectious.

“Her mother kept repeating, ‘She’s actually laughing!’ over and over again,” says Mary.

Once the sun goes down, campers gather around the campfire, called the Circle of Hope, for s’mores and songs led by “Cowboy Charlie” Motley. By day, Cowboy Charlie manages the trail and arena riding while caring for the ranch’s equine residents. As if this wasn’t enough to give him rock star status among the campers, his nighttime guitar and singing skills inevitably seal the deal. Charlie is also involved in evening activities such as the highly anticipated talent show, where campers have the chance to sing, dance and tell jokes in front of the crowd.

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“It’s a huge hit, but sometimes we have campers who are too shy to participate,” Mary says. “This is where Charlie makes such a big difference. There are a lot of kids who have been through emotional trauma, and when no one else can reach them, he can. He’ll show them a rope trick or teach them how to play the harmonica and take the stage with them so they aren’t alone.”

All of these positive connections, be they animal or human, add up to a big impact across the lives of campers and staff, not to mention the numerous volunteers and donors who contribute time and funding to Whispering Hope Ranch and the organizations it supports. Many volunteers live in the Carefree and Cave Creek area, including Desert Mountain and Terravita.

“The healing that is taking place affects not just the people who are being served, but the people who are serving through their time at the ranch, and that’s really amazing,” Mary says.

Mark Sklar, founder and managing director of DMB Associates, Inc., serves on the board of Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation and has said of the ranch experience, “Watching each moment unfold is indescribable. It’s memorable; it’s unforgettable. It’s hard to articulate if you’ve never seen it, but when you do see it, it moves you beyond belief.”

It’s a sentiment best encapsulated with an excerpt from “Whispering Hope,” a poem written by none other than Cowboy Charlie that encompasses how giving back to a few can impact many: Hope will always whisper; It seldom is a shout.

Open your heart and listen; Hope will help you make it out.

This year’s camp sessions begin April 25. www.whisperinghoperanch.org

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recipe Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie in a Mason Jar Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

In my family, appreciation for Mom will always be best expressed in the form of pie. For a novel twist this Mother’s Day, try packing your thanks into this beautiful and rustic strawberry-rhubarb pie in a mini mason jar.

The acerbic punch of the rhubarb mellows out while it cooks and is the perfect complement to the ripe, sweetness of the strawberries. Use your favorite pie dough recipe or keep it simple with pre-made dough and customize with different cutout shapes or crimping styles around the edges.

Don’t be alarmed when the filling starts to bubble and ooze vigorously from the top as it bakes. This is one mess Mom can easily forgive.

Ingredients (6-8 servings): 6-8 Mini Mason Jars (wide-mouth) 1 box (2 packages) pre-made pie dough or your favorite pie dough recipe Egg Wash (1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon of water) Filling: 3 cups Rhubarb, cut into ½-in thick slices 3 cups Strawberries,

hulled and sliced

¾ cup Granulated Sugar 2 teaspoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice pinch of Salt ¼ tsp Cinnamon ½ tsp Vanilla 3 tablespoons Instant Tapioca 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, small dice

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Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

To make the filling: Combine the rhubarb and strawberries in a large bowl.

Gently toss the fruit with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, vanilla and tapioca. Allow the mixture to rest for at least 10 minutes.

Spoon filling into each mason jar until it reaches just underneath the rim and top with the unsalted butter pieces.

Spread out pie dough over a lightly floured surface. Cut out rounds using the lids of the jars and fit the rounds over the top of each mason jar.

Crimp the edges with a fork or in any style of your choosing. Brush the tops of each crust with egg wash, then cut a tiny slit into the center for steam to escape.

Transfer mason jars to a baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes or until the top of the pie is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the tops begin to brown too quickly before the filling has a chance to boil, carefully tent with foil and continue baking until done.

Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving to allow the filling to thicken properly.

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