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Meet the Bonifasi Family

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Community

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Annalee Monroe

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Tilted Earth

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Wild at Heart

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Lauren Riley :: Little Big Voice

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Artwork with Wit, Wisdom and Wonder

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Harmony in Space

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The Color of Music

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Local History

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Golf-Fore-Charity

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The Man Who Gives

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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

Take a look at development today, and it’s easy to lose sight of the real reasons that draw us to the desert lands of the Southwest. From new stadiums to chain restaurants, there’s plenty to enjoy here in the Valley, no doubt. But there is a cost that we must consider, and a balance that should be kept between progress and preservation of the traditions and legacies that make locals proud and lure many more to visit and stay here in the Valley of the Sun. Ask anyone from outside the state what comes to mind when they think “Arizona,” and they’re bound to mention cacti and cowboys, and that Old West tradition that brought thousands of pioneers across the plains to settle in our desert mountains. Of course, there is a history long before that, started by our earliest Native American residents, which should also never be forgotten.

What becomes lost in the mix of shiny new buildings and couture du jour are the very things that make us unique.

This month, we’ve dedicated our magazine to remembering the history, and the faces and places behind our great state, as well as the people and sights that continue to make the North Valley special today.

I hope you enjoy and remember that we are all part of something bigger – something far more special here in our community. Here’s to many more years of creation of a rich legacy we can all be proud of, and mindful of, for generations to come.

Cheers!

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family Meet the Bonifasi Family Writer Jenn Korducki Krenn Photographer Loralei Photography

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Marriage is rooted in friendship

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ike any happy couple, Charlie and Paula Bonifasi’s marriage is rooted in friendship.

Unlike most couples, however, their bond may never have been established were it not

for another pair of alliances – the friendships between four of their collective five sons.

“They literally brought him to my front door,” Paula says with a laugh. “It’s an usual story because this is a second marriage for both of us. We met a long time before we started dating.”

Charlie had three sons from a previous marriage; Paula had two. They met when Charlie’s middle son, Jim, and Paula’s eldest son, Dan, became friends in seventh grade, and so began the back and forth of driving to each other’s houses. Then their respective youngest sons, Tony and Peter, became acquainted. At that point the familial compatibility was undeniable; Charlie and Paula decided to take their own friendship to the next level, and began dating in January 1991.

“That first year was fun,” Paula remembers. “We’d do things together like spend a weekend skiing, and it was great because we could take the kids with us. I didn’t have a match in

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age for Charlie’s oldest son, Chris, but all the boys got along. We’d take a trip and they’d go off on their own, then meet us for lunch. It was nice for us because then we were out of the limelight. Our kids weren’t stuck with who we were dating, they were with their friends.”

During their courtship, Charlie and Paula lived five minutes apart in Scottsdale, and their kids attended Chaparral High School. But they found themselves coming up to Carefree and Cave Creek nearly every weekend – a routine that continued once they were married in 1993.

“Charlie has always been attracted to this community,” Paula says. “We came up here so often we knew every street, inside and out.”

“My folks moved our family to the Paradise Valley area from Palo Alto when I was 13 years old,” Charlie explains.

“When they said we were moving to Arizona, I envisioned sand dunes because that’s all I thought the desert was.

To my surprise when growing up here as a kid and then as a young adult, it was kind of the big city.”

He enjoyed bringing Paula up to Carefree and Cave Creek because he felt these areas were what Paradise Valley and Scottsdale used to be, but would never be again: small, close-knit towns.

“Back then we’d come up here and check out the open houses,” he says. “I knew it was important for us as a couple to have our own life, a fresh start apart from where we’d been living before. We found some land in Carefree and I had the dream of building a home with Paula.”

But the newlyweds needed to move right away to get their two youngest boys into the Cave Creek Unified School District. They decided to rent for a year, enrolling their sons in Cactus Shadows High School while they developed plans and got ready to break ground on a new home.

“The architect continuously advised us that what we wanted to build wasn’t in our budget,” Charlie says. At the same time, an existing house on nearby Dog Leg Drive

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had caught their attention. Only one hiccup: it wasn’t for sale. Then one day Paula came home from a hair appointment with the big news that the Dog Leg house had unexpectedly become available.

“The woman who told us at the salon didn’t specify which house it was, but I raced home because I just knew it had to be the one we’d always wondered about,” Paula says.

Her instincts proved right. They immediately scheduled an appointment with the realtor to satisfy their curiosity once and for all.

“It had never been on the market, but was one of those unique-looking homes you couldn’t help but think about,” Charlie says. “We really wanted to know what it was like on the inside.”

It turned out they loved every inch of it, particularly the home’s two detached guesthouses.

“It was our dream to have a home big enough to accommodate other family members,” Paula explains.

“This one was well-constructed and had exactly what we envisioned.”

Paula went on a trip to Seattle with her brothers shortly after the initial tour, but found she couldn’t get the house out of her mind.

“I kept calling Charlie to talk about it,” she says. “I came home and we thought about it more—” “Well, now, now,” Charlie interrupts, his voice teasing. He clarifies, “When you were on vacation with your brothers, we’d talk on the phone and I would serenade you about the house.”

“Yes, that’s right,” Paula laughs. “He’d sing to me, ‘Doooog Leg, Doooog Leg,’ and I’d say, ‘Are you thinking about that house? I am, too!’”

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They toured it again, bringing one of their sons for a second opinion.

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they wanted – provided the blinds were always open.

These days, Peter lives in the Seattle area with his wife, Kari, and two sons, Timothy and Hans. The family settled there after many years of moving around for Peter’s job as a pilot and instructor with the Air Force, for whom he continues to fly a C-17.

Tony has also lived in many different parts of country, but ultimately returned to Phoenix to put down roots of his own. He now works in a network operations center at a company that deploys cameras for various uses all over the world. In April, he brought the entire family together when he married his wife, Carrie. They have a young daughter named Malorie.

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In addition to accommodating the youngest boys during their formative years, the house has also lodged Dan, Jim and Chris at various points in their lives. Dan lived in one of the guesthouses during the summer before his final year at the University of Arizona. Upon graduation he knew he wanted to be in a federal position, ultimately taking a role with the postal service in California. He lived there with his wife Kelly for many years before relocating to Tucson with their son, Troy, and daughter Ella, where he now works as a postal inspector.

Both Jim and Chris lived in the dual guesthouses with their respective families while they were seeking out or building new homes. After several years with the Navy and living in Seattle, Jim now works for a voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) company in the Valley. He also enjoys spending time with his two-year-old daughter, Carys.

Charlie’s oldest son, Chris, and his wife, Jana, now live in Anthem with their three children: Trevor, Madison and Elizabeth. Both Chris and Jana have joined forces with Charlie and Paula in respective family businesses over the years. Chris is now the fourth generation in the telecommunications industry, joining Charlie to work for the family-owned Antenna Sites, Inc. The company owns mountaintops throughout the state of Arizona and provides co-location facilities and towers for the wireless industry, with clients such as television broadcast and cellular companies, as well as government agencies. Chris works as a facilities manager, and although Charlie was semi-retired close to the time he and Paula were married, he remains a vice president who is very hands-on within the organization.

“He’ll never fully retire,” Paula says. “He’ll always be involved in some capacity.”

“My favorite part of the job is jumping in the helicopter or four-wheel-drive truck and going to the top of a mountain to kick rocks around and see what we can build,” adds Charlie.

As a retired dental hygienist, Paula ran a medical billing and practice management company called Carefree Claims

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and Consulting, Inc. for seven years.

The office first opened in – guess where – the Bonifasi guesthouse.

Soon after, Paula enlisted Jana’s help and grew the company to the point where they needed to move into a new location on Easy Street in Carefree. When Paula finally closed the business, Jana began working from home with one of her former colleagues.

Paula then worked her way up the consultant ladder to become regional vice president with Arbonne before deciding to retire. She is now involved with Soroptimist International, a group that is actively improving the lives of women and girls in the community and around the world.

After sharing so many life experiences and proud family accomplishments, Charlie and Paula bring the conversation full circle, glancing around the room with mutual looks of appreciation.

“This house has seen a lot,” Paula says. “It’s been a really good friend to our family.”

Yet another in a long line of friendships that will no doubt stand the test of time. Though chasing after five teenage boys has given way to chasing after nine young grandchildren, the beautiful house on Dog Leg with ample space for family members to roam remains a faithful constant.

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Uncle Louis Celebrates 17 Years If you walked into an Italian Restaurant in Bayonne New Jersey or

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For 17 years, Uncle Louie the Restaurant has served fantastic Italian cuisine in AJ Marketplace Shopping Center, 31313 N. Scottsdale Rd., in the quiet neighborhood near Lone Mountain and Scottsdale Roads. They are celebrating their success and would like to invite you to give them a try.

In true Italian style, Uncle Louie is a family affair. Chef Michael is the owner’s son, professionally trained and a graduate of

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Uncle Louie the Restaurant has built a reputation and prospered for so long because it adheres to a basic principle of business and of life: Treat people with respect, treat food with respect and treat the world with respect.

From real veal scallopini to fantastic fresh fish, to Bolognese sauce and the best tiramisu you’ve ever tasted, you won’t be disappointed in Uncle Louie the Restaurant. They also serve gluten-free pizza and pasta, as well as whole wheat pasta. Dinner is served 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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Vietnam Combat Veterans Sought The Daisy Mountain Veterans (DMV) Post will hold its annual parade November 8 in Anthem. Since this year marks the 10th anniversary of the parade as well as the 50th anniversary of the official beginning of the Vietnam conflict, we’d like to pay special tribute to the men and women who fought in Southeast Asia.

If you are a resident of Anthem or one of the surrounding communities and served in combat on the ground, in the air above or on the sea adjacent to Vietnam, we invite you to join us as an honorary grand marshal. daisymtnvetsparade@cox.net 602-570-7602 623-243-7998

Career Connectors Launches eCareer Center The journey just got easier for professionals in career transition thanks to a Valley non-profit organization and a new career management tool.

Career Connectors, a 501(c)(3) organization, announces the launch their new eCareer Center, an individualized, web-based career management system that empowers professionals with everything they need to digitally manage and maximize their job search efforts.

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assistance, an opportunity tracker that allows candidates to send resumes, plus manage follow-ups with employers.

Integration with LinkedIn allows users to search executives and hiring managers by job title, industry, institution, or trade association.

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This popular eatery has been featured on the Food Network and has won Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s Burger The restaurant features a delectable, varied menu full of quality items typical of Fox Restaurant Concepts. The like the concept’s existing locations, Zinburger at Scottsdale Quarter has the familiar, lighthearted mural of cows grazing in a vibrant green pasture under the clear blue sky.

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happy hour specials from 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays. www.zinburgeraz.com

Thank you from Cave Creek Pro Rodeo The 2014 Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Association would like to thank rodeo fans, PRCA and WPRA contestants, Cervi Brothers Rodeo Company, 4L & Diamond S, contract personnel, volunteers, sponsors and advertisers and the vendors who helped to make 2014 Cave Creek Fiesta Days

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a success. In addition, we’d like to thank the golfers, parade entrants, mutton busters, the media partners and the Town of Cave Creek.

See you next year, March 27, 28 and 29, 2015!

Anna Han Receives Musicfest Scholarship Described by The Washington Post as “prodigiously gifted… a display of imagination, taste and pianistic firepower far beyond her years,” 18-year-old Anna Han of Chandler started taking piano lessons with her current teacher Mr. Fei Xu at New Century Conservatory at age 5. When she was 11, she became the national first place winner of the 2007 Music Teachers’ National Association Junior Piano Competition.

Since then she has won a number of prestigious

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including the first prize of the 2012 New York International Piano Competition, the first prize of the 2011 New Orleans International Piano Competition for Young Artists, and the first prizes of both the 2011 and 2008 International Institute for Young Musicians international piano competitions. She has also performed on several notable stages.

This year, Ana was named the recipient of the Arizona Musicfest Scholarship, a $2,500 annual award given to a highly qualified young musician who excels at their instrument and is pursuing a college-level education with the goal of establishing a full or part-time career in classical music performance. Ms. Han will attend The Juilliard School at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. www.azmusicfest.org

Christ the Lord Lutheran Church Offers Music Enrichment Program Christ the Lord Lutheran Church is partnering with Paradise Valley Community College and Grand Canyon University to present music enrichment courses held at the church, 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., in Carefree.

The following classes will be offered June 2 through June 28 for adults and students in grades 7-12: How to Find Your Inner Diva: Weekly, two-hour sessions, $150 Find confidence in your singing performance and learn basic techniques to conquer performance anxiety. Students will practice performing in front of others. Vocalists of all levels welcome. Class sizes are limited.

Grades: 7-12: Mon., 4-5:50 p.m.

Adults: Thurs., 4-5:50 p.m.

Yoga and Fitness for Singers: Twice weekly, one-hour sessions, $150 Your body is your instrument. Practice gentle movement and stretching to learn how to move it. Students will practice moving while singing.

Grades: 7-12: Mon./Thurs. 3-3:50 p.m.

Adults: Mon./Thurs. 7:45-8:35 p.m.

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Singing Audition Preparation: (two) 2-hour workshops, $95 How to prepare for a vocal audition. Specifically focused on preparation for college auditions, but all audition types will be considered. Students will bring prepared songs, perform in front of each other and receive constructive feedback.

June 14 and July 28, 10 a.m. to noon Acting for Singers:

Weekly, two-hour sessions, $150

Improve your communication skills while singing. Learn singing techniques that help you have a conversation with your audience.

Grades: 7-12: Tues., 3-4:50 p.m.

Adults: Tues., 5-6:50 p.m.

Group voice instruction. 90 minutes weekly, $115 Grades: 7-12: Mon., 6-7:30 p.m.

Adults: Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m.

Hand Bells: 90 minutes weekly, $150 All levels welcome. June 2 to July 28, 4:30-6 p.m.

You Thought You Couldn’t Sing Anymore: (two) 2-hour workshops, $95 Learn how to manage your mature instrument. Build confidence in your upper and lower registers.

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Private instruction in voice and strings will be available for college credit from Grand Canyon University. Seven 50-minute lessons will be given in the month of June, at the scheduling convenience of the program director, the student and the instructor. Students will average two lessons weekly. Call for college credit information. Six string instruments available on loan.

480-488-2081 ext. 12 www.ctlcarefree.org

Foothills Academy Introduces Online School Foothills Academy College Preparatory, a charter school in Scottsdale, has been approved by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools to open an online school under the Arizona Online Instruction (AOI) Program. FA Online, the new virtual school, is a highly personalized program

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award-winning software to guide students through one of two tracks: an honors track that includes AP courses, and a completion track that allows students to complete and further education goals. Both follow a self-paced college prep curriculum and adhere to Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards. www.foothillsacademy.com cedwards@foothillsacademy.com

Hooves & Heroes 2014 May 3, Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship hosted its annual Hooves & Heroes Derby Day fundraising event with hundreds of members of the Scottsdale community. Guests celebrated with a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, enjoyed a delicious dinner courtesy of Bruce Brown Catering and were entertained by a beautiful riding demonstration by two young Camelot students and their instructors.

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 for 30 years. Camelot will use funds raised through Hooves and Heroes to continue to offer their horsemanship program to children and adults with disabilities free of charge. www.camelotaz.org

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Kendrick Named CCUSD Business Partner of the Month Noah Kendrick, financial advisor at Edward Jones in Carefree, has been an avid supporter of the students, teachers and staff of the Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) for the past eight years. In April, he was named CCUSD Business Partner of the Month for his inspiring service.

A recognized business leader, Kendrick has contributed to the district’s Employee of the Month program, supplying plaques for hundreds of deserving honorees, as well as hand written notes of congratulations. Kendrick has also donated safety supplies for CCUSD classrooms, and generated annual school supply drives.

Kendrick was recognized for his extraordinary support that has encouraged excellence within the community school district.

June 2–6; 9–16 Cake Decorating and Chocolate Making Join instructor Bobbie Burt to learn cake decorating and/or chocolate making as part of the Cave Creek Unified School District’s Education and Community Service offerings.

Adults and students in sixth grade or older are welcome to attend these Monday-through-Friday three-hour classes. A complete schedule and class fees are available online.

Bobbi has owned a chocolate manufacturing business in Scottsdale and is a certified cake decorator. Techniques, fillings and achieving uniformity are just a few of the tricks you’ll learn in these June classes.

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June 2–6 Wilderness Escape VBS at Desert Foothills Lutheran “Wilderness Escape: Where God Guides and Provides” Vacation Bible School will be hosted at Desert Foothills Lutheran Church and Preschool June 2 to June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Participants step back in time at Wilderness Escape, exploring some of the adventures faced by Moses and the Israelites. Kids participate at the Israelite Camp, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, dig into Bible-times snacks and visit Moses. Plus, everyone learns to look for evidence of God all around them through something called “God Sightings.” Each day concludes at Celebration - time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved.

Kids at Wilderness Escape VBS will join nearly a million participants reaching out to needy kids through a hands-on mission project. This year, Foothills Food Bank June 2014

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is their charity. Children will be collecting spare change all week long to benefit the efforts of the Foothills Food Bank.

480-585-8007 www.dflcvbs.org

June 3 Music and Wine on the Waterfall Terrace: Chuck Hall Rewired!

Join guitarist Chuck Hall for Music and Wine on the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek, 6 to 7:30 pm. June 3.

Hall

has

been

entertaining

Arizona

and

international audiences for over 30 years. He has recently parlayed his impassioned creative abilities into developing a collection of beautiful, soulful, almost classical sounding instrumental offerings performed solo on an acoustic-electric nylon string guitar – an impressive departure from his reputation as a master of emotionallycharged blues.

Adding to the musical experience, Chuck shares stories from everyday life that inspired these eclectic pieces, described by those who have heard them as “uplifting, positive energy” and, “… a gift for everyone.”

Cost is $20 and includes a complimentary glass of wine. Limited seating. Register by phone. If weather is too hot, the enjoyment will be moved indoors.

480-488-2286. www.dfla.org

June 5 Merle Norman Open House and Ribbon Cutting Come Celebrate Merle Norman’s new design studio and 83 years of excellence! Free facials and makeovers are available at 37417 N. Tom Darlington Dr. in Carefree June 5, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served; goodie bags at the door. The event is free.

Merle Norman offers a wide selection of skin care products, antiaging skin care, sunscreen, the latest make-up, boutique items and greeting cards.

480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

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June 6 Peter Asher at the MIM Peter Asher was a key component of the 1960s rock and roll scene and the British Invasion. As half of Peter and Gordon, his first U.S. release was the global smash hit “World without Love.” Asher became a music executive with the Beatles’ Apple Records, then producer and manager, handling the careers of James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and a host of others, but his own music is still his passion.

Backed by a four-piece band, along with film footage and photos from Asher’s considerable

personal

archive,

this

show

transports audiences back to the heart of 1960s popular culture. Icons such as Mick Jagger, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Marianne Faithful, Yoko Ono, Carole King, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt are among the cast of characters in this narrative.

Join Asher in concert at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix, at 7:30 p.m. June 6. Tickets are $42.50-$47.50.

480-478-6000 www.mim.org

June 7 MIM Producer’s Select Series: Peter Asher Presents The Webb Sisters The Webb Sisters are a pair of English singer-songwriters whose hauntingly angelic voices and harmonies deliver a wonderful originality. The duo’s love for traditional folk and pop is expressed in their instruments, which range from harps and mandolins to acoustic guitars.

Their

knack

for

songwriting

leads

to

instantly memorable songs that often leave their audiences spellbound.

The Webb Sisters have toured regularly with Leonard Cohen, Jason Mraz, and James Morrison. They have also been invited to collaborate with Sting, the Avett

Brothers,

and

Natalie

Maines.

They represented the United Kingdom at America’s 400th anniversary celebration commemorating the founding of Jamestown in 2007, and their single “Baroque Thoughts” won as Best Adult Contemporary Song in the 10th Independent Music Awards in 2011.

See this dynamic duo in concert at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., June 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $27.50-$42.50.

480-478-6000 www.mim.org

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June 8 Music at Desert Mission UMC It’s a Sunday afternoon dessert delight June 8 at 2 pm. at Desert Mission United Methodist Church, 7373 E. Dixileta. A variety of musical sounds will include gospel music, guitar, jazz, voice, violin and piano. Join us for a blend of musical talent for a refreshing Sunday afternoon concert.

480-595-1814

June 11 Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Evening Mixer Come mix and mingle with the men and women of our business community and check out one of the great organizations of our community, the Foothills Food Bank at the June 11 Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce evening mixer. Join chamber members at Foothills Food Bank, 6038 E. Hidden Valley Dr. in Cave Creek, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome!

Enjoy refreshments and meet the wonderful people of the food bank who serve over 450 families in our community.

Bring a non-perishable

item for a raffle ticket to win prizes. Cost is $5 for members; $10 for non-members.

480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

June 15 Father’s Day Services at Desert Mission UMC Old-fashioned dads, join your families for a Sunday of nourishing fellowship at Desert Mission United Methodist Church’s country and gospel service at 8:30 a.m. or a contemporary/traditional service at 10 a.m. Desert Mission UMC is located at 7373 E. Dixileta, one block east of Scottsdale Road. All are welcome at the table, and communion is offered each Sunday.

June 15, celebrate Father’s Day with old-fashioned root beer and enjoy time with your family on the patio before or after either of these revitalizing services. If you’d like, a picture of your family will record this Dad’s Day-2014.

480-595-1814

June 16 – 27 Foothills Arts Academy Adults and students in seventh grade or older are invited to attend Foothills Arts Academy June 16 – 27 at Cactus Shadows High School.

Foothills Arts Academy is a collaborative effort of the Education & Community Services department of Cave Creek Unified School District and the Sonoran Arts League. This is a great opportunity for middle school, high school and adults to take art classes instructed by a Sonoran Arts League artist or a CCUSD certified high school art teacher.

Each class includes 12 hours of classroom instruction in four threehour classes and Friday Artist Studio tours. Classes include drawing, painting, photography, metal embossing, bookbinding and multi-media carving. Registration forms are available online.

480-575-2440 www.tinyurl.com/mcwyhos

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June 17 Demon Foods Foods grown for shelf life and transport and saturated in toxic chemicals generally aren’t so great for actual consumption when it comes to nutrient value. Has science and agribusiness made the ‘perfect food’ yet?

Join us at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek June 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a ‘food-tainment’ presentation to examine the current crazes, diets, fads, fact and fiction of ‘demon foods.’ We’ll explore the foods and snacks of yesteryear and the fantastic foods of the future. We are what we eat and making good choices is based on knowledge.

The presentation includes our favorite ‘demon foods’ and some delicious, healthy alternatives. Chef Larry P. Canepa is a certified culinary educator and ‘food-tainer’ who creates a fun experience. Chef believes in the farm-to-table approach to food, education and dining and works closely with local farmers, growers, and food artisans to create a delicious and informative food experience.

Seating is limited. Register by phone.

480-488-2286 www.dfla.org

June 17 Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce POWER Lunch Join Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce for its monthly Profitable Opportunities With Empowering Results (POWER) Lunch. This hands-on lunch-and-learn seminar is designed to help grow your business.

Everyone is welcome at the June 17 event, which will be held at Venues Café, 34 Easy St. in Carefree. Cost is $20 and includes lunch.

RSVP is a must.

480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

June 21 Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market “Merchandise

is

overflowing

our

storage

at

the

Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market and Marketplace, including quality furniture, great clothes, Western décor, art, kitchen and household items, and more,” said Carefree Kiwanis Marketplace chairperson Anne Hilton. Find your treasures June 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7171 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Carefree, and across the street at 7177 E. Ed Everett Way. Look for the large Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market and Marketplace signs.

The remaining Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market dates in 2014 are August 16, October 11, and December 6.

The Marketplace is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cash, credit cards and checks (with I.D.) will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the youth programs of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, a 501(c)(3) organization.

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June 21 Tilted Earth Wine and Music Festival In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Page Springs Cellars will host the Tilted Earth Wine and Music Festival June 21 during the summer solstice at the beautiful Riverfront Park in Cottonwood.

Escape the heat and try specialty selections from 16 Northern Arizona wineries and delicious cuisine from six gourmet food trucks. In addition, enjoy massages by Page Springs Massage and Yoga, a raffle benefitting the Verde Valley Teen Center, complimentary kid friendly fun including face painting and sumo suit wrestling, and a live music line-up from seven artists and bands, including acclaimed Canadian headliner Bruce Cockburn.

Doors will be open from noon to midnight.

Tickets, available online, are $45 in advance or $50 at the door; children 12 and under are admitted free.

As a precursor to the event, all 16 wineries will host separate wine pairing dinners throughout Cottonwood June 20. Tickets are currently available online for all dinners. www.pagespringscellars.com/2014/04/tilted-earth-wine-music-festival

June 26 Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Early morning networking is always fun with the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. Join fellow community members June 26 at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek June 26, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for a hearty buffet breakfast and an informative guest speaker.

Cost is $6 for members; $10 for non-members.

480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org

July 3 3rd of July in Cave Creek Celebrate

Independence

Day

Cave

Creek-style! The town’s spectacular “3rd of July” Fireworks Display takes place at sunset Thursday, July 3 and is being hosted

by Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., and Cave Creek Tap Haus, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd. The festive, family-friendly celebration starts at 5 p.m. with live music, kids’ activities, food and drink specials at all three restaurants and great seating to view the fireworks, which begin at sunset behind Harold’s.

Harold’s Corral: 480-488-1906;

www.haroldscorral.com

Buffalo Chip Saloon: 480-488-9118; www.buffalochipsaloon.com Cave Creek Tap Haus: 480-488-3300; www.cavecreektaphaus.com

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Cactus Shadows is a pretty big high school, with 400-plus in the graduating class. Of those graduates, there are plenty who spent the better part of four years studying hard, getting A’s and taking advanced placement classes. In a school of overachievers, there is one who has taken perfection to an extreme.

Perched atop the class is a petite, energetic 17-yearold with an eye-popping 4.7 grade point average.

She focused her energy on learning, tackling the most challenging program that Cactus Shadows has to offer, her big brown eyes and alert ears feeding information to her insatiable mind. Annalee Monroe is a shining example for a learning institution that is making academic excellence the norm.

You might say that the Cactus Shadows Unified School District AIMS high, as the district ranked second in Maricopa County and fifth in the state in Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test numbers.

“Probably the biggest contributing factor is the fact that one of our district’s goals is that all students will meet and exceed the standards as measured

by AIMS,” notes Steve Bebee, principal of Cactus Shadows High. “For that reason alone, we spend a great deal of time on professional development for teachers, which allows them to align their teaching to the standards. The other big factor is that we always take a proactive approach to things and our teachers have been way ahead of the game in planning and preparation to ensure our students are successful.

“Just like in the business world, where you put your

Annalee Monroe Top of the Class Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Jerri Parness

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focus is where you will see the benefits of your labor.”

Beyond the sterile statistics, there are a number of individual successes of students on the Cave Creek campus. One is Katie Salmon, who was accepted to Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University with an academic scholarship. And then there is the

aforementioned Annalee Monroe, who has been accepted to Stanford University with a scholarship estimated at $140,000.

“The class of 2014 is another outstanding group that will be going to great schools and fulfilling their dreams because they put in the efforts necessary,” noted principal Bebee. “Annalee and Katie are just two great examples of the students that we continue to put out at CSHS. Ninety-three percent of our students are college-bound when they leave here, and because we are a community with mostly college-educated parents, our students have high aspirations and lofty goals they set for themselves.

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Aaron has always dreamed of changing the world by having a career in public safety. By studying to become a firefighter at the Maricopa Community Colleges, he is learning how to help others and what

“I am just very happy for both of

to do when danger strikes. Aaron said working in public safety is

these girls that they are going to

something he has always wanted to do. “I have always wanted to help

get to live out their dreams because they work hard in high school.”

people, be there for others and touch people’s lives,” he said. With scholarships from the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation,

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The first semester of Annalee’s senior year was more

Classes in the IB program are weighted on a 5.0 scale. The

stressful than most, as she was faced with deadlines to

international program is considered the ‘gold standard’ in

apply for various colleges she wanted to explore attending.

secondary education. The program incorporates a curriculum

The decision was made when she visited the stunning Palo

geared toward developing students capable of critical thinking,

Alto campus of Stanford University.

writing, and speaking skills. Students earn college credit through the program, and often find doors to scholarships

“I fell in love with the campus. It’s the most beautiful

and grants are wide open because of its reputation.

campus I’ve been in. And the weather is so much nicer than here,” says Annalee, who plans to throw herself into

Though she was a top student from the moment she

the study of medicine.

stepped into Cactus Shadows High, Annalee had her moments of doubt. While the IB program officially begins

She hits the books like some kids hit Facebook and Twitter,

junior year, there is a pre-IB track that must be followed in

but she doesn’t feel that studying has ruined her life. She’s

ninth and tenth grades. When Annalee was a sophomore,

kept a pretty varied schedule outside of class. “I’m involved

“I decided, ‘I’m not going to do IB. I want to enjoy my high

in Veterans’ Heritage Project, Key Club, National Honor

school.’ I was thinking, ‘IB is really hard, really stressful –

Society, National History Club, Spanish Honor Society, and

you don’t have a life.’ My mind changed when I saw the

I do some out-of-school activities such as piano, which I’ve

enthusiasm of some of the IB students.”

played for about 10 years, and tennis,” she says.

Looking back, she is extremely pleased she made the “I really like the unity that Cactus Shadows gets, especially

commitment to go through the IB program. She says she

during Spirit Week. We have so many people who get

has enjoyed being around fellow-minded students, and

involved; the hype around it is really great.”

that classes and group study sessions are not simply intellectually stimulating, but also fun.

As a junior and senior, she was in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, the ultimate challenge for high

“Everyone in my IB class is so great and we like to

achievers like Annalee. She wasn’t just an honors student

challenge each other,” she says. “We’re like a family. We’re

taking advanced placement courses; she excelled in the

all of different races and ethnicities and all have different

challenging IB program.

interests. We’re so eclectic our English teacher says we’re like ‘The Breakfast Club.’”

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Unlike that 80s teen flick about mismatched students thrown together in detention, the eclectic bunch in IB was unified by a passion for learning.

“Sometimes in the IB group we tell each other to relax and not worry for a test so much or freak out,” Annalee explains. “The stress factor radiates from one person to another! My friends outside of IB sometimes thought I was too busy with schoolwork instead of hanging out, which was occasionally true and I wish I had more time to spend with them.”

The IB program isn’t just about learning dates and formulas and rules; more so, it’s about learning how to learn. “IB has a more holistic approach,” Annalee says. “It urges you to think outside the box, use a lot of creativity, a lot of critical thinking. You use all your senses, work through problems and justify your answers.”

Though second semester was a bit less stressful with college applications out of the way, there was something else to get the nerves in a ball about: End-of-year exams are heavily weighted and crucial, as doing well on them is the only way to get an IB diploma and college credits.

In addition to finals, Annalee spent a bit of time stressing over that honor typically bestowed on the

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student with the No. 1 ranking: the valedictorian speech. “I want to talk about the future, what the future holds for us, what we can do with our lives – being open-minded, taking risks,” she says.

“Take opportunities, even if they sound like hard work.” Lessons Annalee has clearly already learned.

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Tilted Earth

Wine and Music Festival Writer Donna Kublin

The first annual Tilted Earth Wine and Music Festival being held June 21 at Riverfront Park in Cottonwood is a vibrant and entertaining celebration of many things. First and foremost, it is a celebration of the Northern Arizona wine industry showcasing 16 Northern Arizona wineries. Wine aficionados can enjoy specialty selections from these wineries, which will be together for the first time, and enjoy the music performed by seven bands.

Delicious food by a variety of vendors and massages by Page Springs Massage and Yoga will be available for purchase. There will also be free activities for kids of all ages.

Tilted Earth is also a celebration for the tenth anniversary of Page Springs Cellars, which is hosting the event, in place of its extremely popular fall Harvest Festival.

“The Arizona wine industry is worthy of celebration all year long, but Tilted Earth is a special way to commemorate our craft, bring the community together for a little fun in the sun, and give back to a good cause while doing it,” said Eric Glomski, Page Springs Cellars’ founder and winemaker. “We’re incredibly grateful to be celebrating 10 fruitful years in this rapidly growing industry and

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we’re proud to call this roster of wineries our colleagues and friends.”

Part of the proceeds will benefit the Verde Valley Teen Center, helping to create and sustain youth programs that empower teens from throughout the Verde Valley to lead successful lives as individuals and community members.

Riverfront Park truly sets the stage for an enjoyable event. Its expansive open space and

BAND schedule 1-1:45 p.m.

Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd

2:15-3 p.m.

13 to the Gallows

3:30-4:15 p.m.

Dry River Yacht Club

4:45-5:30 p.m.

Decker

6-6:45 p.m.

Black Carl

7:15-8:15 p.m.

City Folk

9-10:30 p.m.

Bruce Cockburn

Food will be available for purchase at Gourmet Food Truck Alley and includes Burgers Amore, Chicago Drive-by Café, Queso Good, Sandra Dee Creole Mobile Kitchen, The Great Pho King, and Saffron Jak.

lush, green trees are perfect for a Saturday afternoon with loved ones or a quick escape from the Phoenix heat. Held during the summer solstice, the event’s name hints at the final reason to celebrate: The earth tilts at about 23.5 degrees from it’s axis and as a result, we experience the seasons and can, among other things, grow grapes.

Doors will be open from noon to midnight.

Admission includes a reusable Govino wine glass, and wines can be purchased from any of the participating wineries. Admission for children 12 and under is free, and there are complimentary activities for kids (big and small) including sumo suit wrestling, inflatable jousts, jolly jumps and slides, face painting and more.

Among the musicians performing is acclaimed Canadian headliner Bruce Cockburn. Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2001, Cockburn has released 31 albums during a career that has spanned more than five decades.

WINERIES

Participating wineries include: Alcantara Vineyards Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Burning Tree Cellars Cellar 433/Bitter Creek/Jerome Winery Chateau Tumbleweed Dektown Cellars Freitas Vineyard Fire Mountain/Cellar Dwellers Gallifant Cellars Grand Canyon Winery Javelina Leap Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery Page Springs Cellars Passion Cellars Pillsbury Wine Company Stage Stop Vineyards

As a precursor to the event, all 16 wineries will host separate wine pairing dinners throughout Cottonwood Friday, June 20.

Admission: $45 Advance, $50 Day of Show. Free logo Govino glass included. Admission for children 12 and under is free.

Page Springs Cellars Wine Club Member Discounts Apply.

Tickets: store.pagespringscellars.com or 928-639-3004 x100 www.pagespringscellars.com/2014/04/tilted-earth-wine-music-festival

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Writer Jim McAllister Photographer Bryan Black

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Wild at

H eart Bob Fox and his wife Sam bring new meaning to the words “dedication” and “love.”

Early in 1990, Sam Fox was working as a volunteer for the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center. One day she came across a book by Kay McKeever, an owl rehabilitation expert from Canada, who encouraged the use of non-releasable owls as surrogate parents for displaced owlets. Inspired by that success, Sam persuaded the director to give her permission to initiate a foster parenting program at the wildlife center as soon as a “suitable” bird was found.

Little did Sam know when she took home a 6-week-old sick barn owl that she had met her first and most beloved foster owl male parent. At the time it was still questionable whether the owlet would even live, much less acquire parenting skills. However, a special bonding had occurred and the saga of “Chia,” the foster parent barn owl, had begun.

Probably not too many people would think that loving and protecting owls would cause someone to leave a career in the film business, but that was the case with Sam and her husband Bob. Although Chia and his mate Tyta proceeded to foster hundreds of baby barn owls over the next 11 years, government red tape at the state and local levels stated that owls could not be kept permanently without special permits. Obtaining those permits would require a solid commitment from Bob and Sam. That commitment was easy to accept, as Wild at Heart was established in 1991 as a non-profit rehabilitation organization operating solely on donations and the work of volunteers. Chia was turned over to the Foxes, and thus began their odyssey into the world of raptor rehabilitation.

It was an easy conversion for Bob and Sam, as illustrated by their love of Chia who eventually passed away January 30, 2002.

Wild at Heart performs many functions, including rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey that have been injured or orphaned. In a typical year, about 400 to 600 hawks, owls and falcons will be cared for in the facility. This year, the Desert Foothills Land Trust’s Sonoran Stars gala at Los Cedros Ranch in North Scottsdale released a rehabilitated great horned owl that received care at Wild at Heart.

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Another function is the relocation of displaced burrowing owls. These owls make their homes in the abandoned dens of other animals, and in many cases are in danger of being buried alive during construction projects.

Fortunately, the cooperation of local developers and groups like the Boy Scouts are a big help in the success of the burrowing owl colony relocation program.

In 1993, Wild at Heart began constructing the first artificial burrows and relocating displaced burrowing owls into their new homes. As of September 2013, over 6,500 burrows have been built around Arizona for the 2,500 burrowing owls that have been relocated. In some cases where relocation is not possible, the bird can stay at Wild at Heart and be used for parenting and educational programs.

A question Bob and Sam often hear is: “What do I do if I see a sick, injured or orphaned bird?” The most important thing to do is to call an expert and explain the type of animal involved, its location and what you think may be the malady it is experiencing. Wild at Heart’s phone line is available for help 24 hours a day.

If they can’t help you they will tell you who can.

After locating an expert: 1. Place a towel in the bottom of a box. It will give a bird something to grip onto and will give other animals a place to hide.

2. Cover the box with a towel or sheet.

3. Place the box in a warm, quiet, darkened room or area.

4. Do not try to force-feed or give water. This can actually kill the bird or animal.

Normally, Wild at Heart does not pick up non-raptors, but many songbirds, quail, baby rabbits and other critters from the Cave Creek area have been brought in for temporary care. Bob and Sam care for these animals until they can be transferred to other rehabbers who specialize in each type of species.

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For animals and birds other than eagles, hawks, falcons or owls, you can find listings for most wildlife rehabilitation centers in your state online by searching “wildlife rehabilitation.”

Wild at Heart is a strong proponent of education. Their non-releasable educational raptors are taken to schools and other events to raise awareness of the importance of migratory birds and wildlife in the ecology of Arizona.

The programs are non-political in nature and encourage understanding, respect and compassion for wildlife and the environment.

Wild at Heart continues to offer innovative opportunities for community involvement especially designed for students with special needs and for youth under the age of 18. Junior volunteers help at the Wild at Heart center and also participate with adults on burrowing owl projects statewide. These activities help build leadership skills, job skills, self-esteem and confidence, all while learning the importance of preserving our wildlife heritage and the value of being involved in their community.

Between relocating owls and caring for sick and injured raptors, Sam estimates she and Bob have the equivalent of three full-time jobs each. There are no days off and no vacations for the Foxes. “For us it’s not about travel, cars, boats and houses; it’s about making a difference,” says Sam. “This is the path we have chosen.

It’s rewarding, and it’s a lifetime commitment.”

For Bob and Sam, that’s the better way.

If you would like to pitch in and help the Foxes with their never-ending job of caring for raptors, feel free to donate some time to Wild at Heart, located at 31840 N. 45th St. in Cave Creek. If you have a couple of bucks to spare, they would be happy to accommodate your generosity and invest it in their life’s work. If you don’t have the time or money to donate, just stop by and see the place. It’s fascinating and well worth your time.

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Lauren Riley: Little Big Voice Writer Tom Scanlon

In the 1970 movie version of a Western classic, an

Lauren Riley is a spunky little redhead, 5-foot-2 1/2

elderly Native American decides that Dustin Hoffman’s

inches tall. But if you factor in her voice, she’s about

Jack Crabb should have a new name. “He is a brave. He

6-foot-6. Toss in her stage presence and make it an

is little in body, but his heart is big. His name shall be

even 7 feet tall.

‘Little Big Man.’” Though she is a veteran performer in other genres, as If he were to size up Lauren Riley, he might have a

a pop singer she is something of a neophyte, with the

name for her: Little Big Voice.

energy and charisma of a puppy. While she has explored jazz and rock, her pitch is a perfect fit for country-pop.

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Like Hoffman’s character, she has wild energy and big

She loves to climb the scales and belt out covers the

plans. And, as a few people around Cave Creek will tell

likes of “Me and Bobby McGee” and a vigorous version

you, the big time might just be ready for her, too.

of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.”

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Now, she is ready to take the next step in her music career as she belts out original songs “No Good at Goodbye” and “Undone.” An album-in-progress may lure her out of her day job as a hair stylist.

“My clients know music’s No. 1 with me,” she says, “but I feel life is about relationships, connecting with people. When I’m doing hair, I’m connecting. Sometimes,” she adds with a chuckle, “I’m people’s therapist!”

Quite stylized herself, Lauren Riley wears her dyed-red hair in an asymmetrical, modified bob. Her eyes are soft-brown, her Irish skin pale; a subtle nose stud occasionally sparkles in the light. On stage, she likes to wear high-waisted outfits “or anything with a vintage twist.”

Though her pop-country music career is currently in fast-forward mode, a few factors make her somewhat of a late starter. She began by focusing on musical theater and acting in college, first at the University of Arizona, then at ASU. “I’ve been singing my whole life,” the petite singer said over a cocktail at the Tap Haus, where she frequently performs. “Now, it’s just a different platform.”

It was just over a year ago that she ended a relationship, and turned her energy and focus on her singing. Though she has performed in styles ranging from show tunes to jazz, she found herself drawn to the country music that her stepfather played for her when she was young.

Music became a pleasant distraction for her, especially during rough middle school years. “I was called fat and bullied. I didn’t have the best time.’

She blossomed with a change of scenery at Pinnacle High School, where she threw herself into musical theater, performing in choir, musical theater and drama. Performing and music has been her saving grace, pulling her out of the emotional depths she was sent to by bullies when she was a child, and unfulfilling relationships later in life.

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While it is technically accurate to call her single, she is in a deeply committed relationship – with her musical career. It’s a love affair that surely will last a lifetime, and is moving along quickly these days. Riley did a Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording of her debut EP. Pledges of $5 receive a free download, $25 gets a download of the entire album. Those who gave $100 will get a signed album, and the $1,000-level for donations includes a private show by Lauren and her band.

As she writes in her Kickstarter pitch, “I am writing this letter to you in hopes that I can convince you of my deep love for music ... and let you know that the current project I am working on needs a little help in order to shine.

Since I learned to speak, I’ve been singing constantly. Life is a mess without music. It’s the universal language that connects us all together. When I was young, I would sing for hours in my bathroom (yes, the acoustics are so much better in there!). I would sing for hours on end because singing was my escape. It was my happy place. It was my time that I could openly express my emotions and feel new again. It was my therapy and I could never live without it.

That is why I am working so hard to hone my craft and let my artistry be heard. I truly want to impact others in a positive way.”

In just over a month, 59 backers pledged a total of $8,149 to kickstart Riley’s career. She took the money and ran – to the recording studio. John Herrera of Chandler is her producer; the music business veteran also has become the young singer’s mentor.

“He’s such a great producer,” Riley

says. “He’s helped me focus my energy, and I’m learning so much about recording and the music business.”

As usual, Riley has thrown herself into the recording process with all she’s got. “Because I’ve had so few experiences with recording an album, the more I do it, the more magical it becomes. It’s pure bliss for me,” she says.

“I love it. Being in the studio is wonderful.”

The songs on the EP will show quite a bit of range.

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“Undone” is pure romance, with her singing about a man who “can break the chains around my heart.” Optimistic both lyrically and musically, this one has the feel of a rollthe-credits song of a good movie.

Then there’s “No Good at Goodbye,” a bigboned rocker. “Is it too much to let me keep my pride?” the singer demands. This memorable break-up song throws some deft jabs and a savage hook: “Don’t say my name, don’t look me in the eye: I’m no good at goodbye.”

The song that might have the deepest personal meaning for the singer/writer is “That Tall,” which has echoes of the bullying of her youth and controlling men of her adulthood. “It’s about standing up for what you believe in – geared toward women,” she says.

Riley plans to unveil the work-in-progress in September, which she plans to do near the Carefree Sundial on the Sanderson Lincoln Amphitheater hosted by Venues Café.

Lauren Riley, an energetic, big-thinking, headin-the-heavens type, was born in Connecticut, moved here at 3 years old and has spent the rest of her life between Cave Creek and Tempe. At some point, though, she plans to make the move to that country music mecca.

“Eventually, down the road, I have to move to Nashville.”

Until then, those of us north of Phoenix can enjoy the sparkle of Little Big Voice, this starin-the-making.

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Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Bryan Black

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Artwork with Wit, Wisdom and Wonder

“Be yourself; everyone else is taken,” the words of Oscar Wilde, are the inspiration and title of a painting by nationally-known artist Nicolette Bonnstetter. In her piece, a Raggedy Ann doll is suspended upside down and seems to be metaphorically “spilling” her experiences and impressions of her world portrayed by a conglomeration of objects. While Bonnstetter has her interpretation, she encourages the viewer to make his or her own.

Part of Bonnsetter’s new series based on quotes by Wilde, known for his wit and comedic plays, other pieces include: “Hear no evil, speak no evil and you’ll never be invited to a party”; “I’m not young enough to know everything”; and, “The world is my oyster, but I used the wrong fork.” The interplay of objects, design and color tells a story that relates to the quote and the resulting image is intriguing.

Exploring concepts, ideas, relationships and memories, Bonnstetter’s artwork is full of imagination, vibrant colors and commonplace objects elevated to special status by her rendering. Her abstract realism is tied to color and absence of color in space. The objects she selects and the decorative format typically has been associated with women and appears on canvas and on hard wood bowls milled in Wisconsin and shipped to her.

Bonnstetter, who recently moved to Carefree, was very established in the Midwest as a University of Nebraska adjunct professor of art history and art methods, a sought-after collectable artist, a past president and participant in Nebraska Art Impact who organized juried shows that traveled the country, and a board member of Nebraska Women’s Art Caucus. She is also a sought-after lecturer and instructor, who’s specialty is women in the arts.

Asked about her work, Bonnstetter explained that she starts with a concept or idea that captures her interest. It may be familial relationships, such as mothers and daughters. In one piece she created an image in a bowl titled, “Twist, Tie, Tear” describing the relationship she has with her daughter, Brieanna. Emotions like fear are also explored. In that series she plans to feature the iconic puppet Howdy Doody who always caused that response in her. “The project is off to a bit of a slow start though, since I have yet to open the box containing my recent

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Internet purchase and face my fear,” she said with a chuckle. No matter what the subject, however, each work includes a playing card, game piece

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or dice to signify the element of chance in life.

While thematically different, each beautifully executed piece optimizes the effect of color relationships as well as those of object and shape. “Color is the most important thing to me and how one color is placed beside the next,” said Bonnstetter. Objects are carefully selected for specific meaning rather than creating a still life. “I’m always collecting things, especially those that spark a memory, positive or negative,” she said. “My artwork triggers a memory in the viewer as well since objects can have that special power.”

Bonnsetter’s work has been in many juried art shows across the country, reviewed in many journals over the years, and purchased for many permanent collections.

Beginning to settle into Carefree, Bonnstetter has connected with fellow artists and collectors. “It is a challenge to move to a new community when you were well-established as an artist and educator in another,” she said.

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through education and instruction. To that end she has become active in the Sonoran Arts League and is one of two artists who critique the work of member artists each month, and she will teach a class on women in the arts this fall. Her Raggedy Ann piece has been on display at the Desert Foothills Library, part of the league’s juried art show. She will also be participating in Hidden in the Hills in November.

“I also plan to open my studio to collectors periodically, which is something I did in Nebraska. People really enjoyed that,” she said. “My challenge is connecting to people who might have interest in learning more about me or my art.” She hopes people will e-mail or call her to be placed on the invitation list. She also hopes to find the right gallery to display her work.

Conveying concepts and ideas through images requires a special artist who can find objects that trigger memories while arranging them in an appealing, artistic way. Bonnstetter’s thoughtful artwork is pleasing to look at, while at the same time thought-provoking, leaving the viewer with a sense of wonder as they explore the wit and wisdom of the piece. www.nicsart.com nic@nicsart.com 480-699-0953 June 2014

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Harmony in Space

Writer Donna Kublin

Photography by Werner Segarra Elizabeth’s portrait photographed

Interior designer Elizabeth Rosensteel is thrilled to be living in Carefree. “Carefree suits us beautifully and I have never been happier,” said Rosensteel who with her husband, Barry, moved there last October after spending 21 years in Paradise Valley.

by Allison Tyler Jones

“This area is stunning with its unique mountain ranges, coloration and ecosystem,” she said. “Contemporary architecture fits so well in this landscape as it blends and becomes part of the surroundings, and well-designed interiors complement it all.”

She would know. Owner of successful interior design firm Rosensteel Design Studio, which opened in 1999, she is known for her timeless, contemporary and architecturally driven interior design.

Her history in Arizona began when she moved to the Valley in 1978 from the East Coast and began a winding path leading where she is today. Trained in graphic design, through serendipity rather than plan, she actually never worked in that field. Instead, she took jobs that required the application of three-dimensional skills, a field in which she excelled.

With each position, she shaped her approach, her philosophy and added to her toolkit.

From store planning and interior store design at Broadway Department Stores, to corporate staging and set design, to being a principal and director of the Interior Environmental Design Department at Taliesin Architects in Scottsdale for five years, she solidified her thinking and developed an approach that is uniquely her own.

Along the way, Rosensteel spent a good deal of time at job sites, asking questions and learning how things are built. This has helped her in knowing what is possible to do, and what might just be an impossible dream that looked good in a drawing. “I enjoy understanding how things are put together,” she said. “It really helps with developing proper design.”

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She also developed an understanding of materials. She learned from her set design work, what can be done to get a great look with inexpensive materials. This skill is helpful in designing less public spaces of a home, such as a kids’ bathroom. “We strive for simplicity and economy in the use of materials while achieving an end result that looks

“I have never repeated a design.”

like a million bucks,” she said. Of course, she often uses luxury materials, depending on client requirements. Her designs are sophisticated, but can also have just the right touch of humor, when needed.

Whether projects are residential or commercial, Rosensteel focuses on what is appropriate interior design for the architecture as she creates unique one-of-a-kind interior designs.

“I have never repeated a design,” she said. “Each design is an original creation.” With a staff from different parts of the world, she finds that their contribution to design reflects a broader, international perspective, which helps keep ideas fresh.

Hard working and committed, Rosensteel does find time in her off hours for other pursuits. She sings with the Phoenix Symphony. She recently adopted Vancouver, a golden retriever, who calls her studio his home. She and Barry welcome the addition, having enjoyed the company of goldens over the years and finding space now for another. She also enjoys being involved with the Carefree community, which she finds very welcoming and full of new discoveries; she enjoys the camaraderie, and the understated elegance.

Always forward-thinking, Rosensteel’s research time is spent exploring new design ideas for people who want residences where they can age in place. With new lifestyle trends for older adults, the old models no longer work and she wants to help shape the next model of how people are going to live in their 70s and 80s, especially for those who want to have independence but also need to have a community.

Her interest is also somewhat personal in that she has spent years working from early in the morning until late at night. As she looks to her future, she wants to be able to enjoy the next stage, to develop more personal relationships, to be part of a community, and to give back. She believes the best communities are multi-generational and offer a spectrum of socio-economic levels, adding that many European models have additional vitality because of those components.

Her firm is currently working on a project of creating a home design that is appropriate for any age; one that can be a home for young people and can adapt to the demands people have as they go through the various stages of life. Included are materials that are environmentally friendly and can be cleaned with environmentally friendly products. The design also includes assistance features that are appropriate for older adults, but add interest to the design.

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Other trends that she is in touch with include the shift from extremely large, 20,000-square-foot residences that require a staff to maintain, to somewhat smaller, more manageable houses. Also trending is the desire to remain in a residence for a longer period of time. She keeps these trends in mind during the decision-making process of interior design.

Reflecting on her decision to come to Arizona, she is very happy to have made that choice. “Initially, I was taken by the open landscape and the weather, but I soon discovered that Arizona has always allowed you to write your own ticket. It would have so steeped in having to go through traditional steps, with the top being very narrow.”

Rosensteel’s choices have always led her to the right next stage in her life and career.

Carefree, with all its special qualities, is fortunately now part of that trajectory.

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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographs Courtesy Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House

The Legacy of the Cartwrights Driving through downtown Cave Creek, it’s easy to imagine

packed his wife Beulah and their three children in a

the early days of the town. Rustic buildings like Buffalo

wagon and headed west.

Chip Saloon, Flat Tire Bike Shop, Las Tiendas Plaza and Cave Creek Cowboy Company lead the imagination on a

The family joined a wagon train and started on a 2000-

short journey to picture horse-drawn wagons and miners’

mile, four-month journey along the Oregon Trail to

mules traveling the dusty desert roads.

Goose Lake, California, a northern coastal town where Red took up his dream of being a cattle rancher.

Settling in the area has not always been so simple. In the late 1800s, few wagon trails had been forged through the

A couple of children later, sweat, toil and harsh weather

hot, rugged wilderness. Sage and mesquite were not the

took their toll on the family. When a severe winter storm

only obstacles; rattlesnakes and mountain lions had their

froze their cattle to the ground in 1874, they packed

territory staked long before pioneering miners and ranchers

up once again and headed south. Along the way, they

came along. And then there were the Apaches.

picked up an orphaned boy named Tom Brockman. Later, Tom would marry their oldest daughter, Addie.

In the mid-1800s, tales tall and short lured dreamers and schemers to the American Southwest. Precious

Through the deserts of California, Nevada and Arizona they

metals and room to roam were two of the biggest

went, passing through Lee’s Ferry and the mining town of

attractions, as well as the compelling prospect of owning

Oatman. When they weren’t pounded by heat, they were

land and independently forging a future.

inundated with storms. There was no shelter from either.

The problem was that the Apaches had that same idea

Their biggest fear was not the weather; it was the threat

a couple of hundred years earlier, and they staunchly

of Indian attacks. At one point, as the story goes, young

defended their land. The U.S. government was not

Tom fell asleep while on lookout one night for hostile

particularly understanding of the Apaches’ plight. They

Modoc Indian warriors. When he awoke, several of the

sent hundreds, possibly thousands of troops to secure

family’s horses were gone. Beulah is said to have chased

peaceful passage for miners, ranchers and their families.

off one raider, whose eyes and sights had fallen on a slab of bacon in the family wagon.

Traveling from Ft. McDowell to Ft. Whipple in Prescott, the cavalry established a transfer station off what is

By the time they neared Prescott, their famished oxen could

now Spur Cross Road. Their guns and numbers proved

no longer walk, and their horses were not much better off.

to be overwhelming for the Apaches. As the soldiers’

Their wagons were coming apart, they were low on water,

presence increased in the area, they paved the way for

and the bright light of hope had dimmed to a flicker.

homesteads, then settlements to rise from the dust.

Word of their plight was relayed through passers-by to In 1869, a name now familiar to many locals was yet

Fort Whipple, and the cavalry was sent to their rescue.

to touch the tongue of anyone in the “new frontier.”

Reddick “Red” Jasper Cartwright had just returned to his

In Prescott, they recharged. Not quite ready to settle,

home in Coles County Illinois from a stint with the Union

the family was Phoenix-bound in 1877. It was not yet

Army, a tour that may have inspired his wanderlust. He

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map. It did boast two buildings that were not made from mud and thatch, but the Cartwrights’

Red’s enterprise didn’t end there, and for modern

home would not be one of them.

day Cave Creek residents, that’s a good thing.

Red and his sons built a one-room adobe, then

In the late 1800s, mining companies had

cleared land on his little acreage, near present-

established themselves in the desert foothills, and

day Maryvale, for crops. Always industrious, Red

the military had expanded its Valley operations.

acquired a granary with a brick floor and an

Miners and soldiers were hungry, and beef was

inside stove, quite a step up from their first digs.

in high demand. Red sat down with an old miner acquaintance at a downtown saloon and hashed

While there, Red and his sons decided to address

out a plan to fill the need and make a buck.

the issue of water and dug the start of what would be the Arizona Grand Canal. Pushing their wagon

Over nickel beer and 15-cent whisky (which

through high brush, they also laid tracks for what

included free lunch), Red decided to relocate

are now some of the busiest Valley roadways.

north of town to establish himself on land that

Red erected the first schoolhouse near present-

nobody wanted. A spring ran through it, his friend

day 59th Avenue and Thomas Road. Eventually,

told him, and it was perfect for cattle. He traded

his little school would join others and become the

his land for 160-head of fine Texas cattle and,

Cartwright School District, one of the oldest and

for three days, drove the steers north toward the

currently the largest of Phoenix school districts still

head of Cave Creek.

operating today.

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The Cartwright Range was settled in 1887 under the “CC” (Cartwright Cattle) brand. Thirty-one-year-old William Wrigley Jr., whose patent of Juicy Fruit chewing gum in 1893 had made him one of the wealthiest men in the country, was impressed by the well-bred Cartwright cattle. He bought enough to fill two train cars and shipped them to Catalina Island, which he dedicated much of his life to preserving.

For 100 years, the Cartwright Range was one of the largest cattle ranches in the West. Owned and operated by the family for three generations, some of the original stone building remains near Seven Springs. One formidable legacy: Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House restaurant, named in honor of the tenacious family, infuses flavors of desert plants and offers handculled selections of sustainably grown meats and vegetables in a rich and delicious celebration of the Cartwright’s local contributions.

If you stand quietly among the wormwoods and ocotillo, you can almost hear the low bellowing of a cow, the lispy echo of desert cicadas and the thundering of a cattleman’s hooves on virgin arid soil. The rest, as they say, is history – buried deep in the sandy soil, paved over in the name of progress, and blowing in the dusty desert mountain breezes.

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Writer Jim McAllister Photographer Jerri Parness

A Day at SkyRanch If it wasn’t for a chance meeting of K. T. Palmer and

the wealthy except for a gentleman named Sam Mosher,

Tom Darlington at a Phoenix Kiwanis luncheon at the

who was chairman of a company known as Signal Oil

Adams Hotel in 1946, the town of Carefree may have

and Gas. Mr. Mosher was quite wealthy and must have

never been built. Palmer had turned the subject to real

had a large corporate jet plane because it was unable to

estate when Darlington suddenly replied, “Someday

land on the gravel runway of Carefree Airport. With cost

I would like to plan and build a town from scratch.”

apparently not a deterrent, Mr. Mosher’s wife Maggie led

Palmer quickly responded, “So would I.”

an effort to pave the 4,029-foot runway.

It’s not as though they jumped into the town building

In 1969, the first “fly-in home” in America was built at

business at that time. They followed different vocations over

Carefree Airport. It was financed by Hugh Downs and

the next nine years, and reunited in 1955. It was then when

designed and built by Gerry Jones. It was a beautiful

they purchased 44 acres of land – what was formerly a goat

place that received national attention for its uniqueness

farm – that would eventually become the town of Carefree.

in providing a home that had room for a two-engine

At the time, the only way to get to the area was via the

plane to taxi up and park in the attached hangar.

winding and rough Cave Creek Road. Scottsdale Road would not be extended to Carefree and until a year later.

In an interesting case of irony, the home sold within a couple of months to a gentleman named Earl

Darlington and Palmer weren’t fools; they knew they

Bartholomew who was an inventor who did not fly, own

needed something special to attract the wealthy to their

a plane, or play golf (which eliminated any need for him

town. The now-famous Sundial was erected in 1959, and

to join the adjoining Desert Forest Golf Club next door).

the first two homes built in Carefree by Gerry Jones

However, he loved the spacious room the empty hangar

were beautiful. They knew they needed something truly

provided and used it for his workshop.

unique to attract the guys with the big bucks.

By 1973, another Gerry Jones runway home was built. By That “something” was an airport.

1977, the Carefree Airport was sold to Mr. Harry Howard, who made several improvements including paving the

In 1961, Carefree Airport opened its 4,029-foot

apron and tie-down area and constructing an eight-plane

gravel runway with much conviviality. To highlight the

shade port, and adding two all-metal hangars and JET-A

celebration, popular television star Hugh Downs landed

fuel service.

his antique biplane on the new runway. However, it wasn’t just the runway and the easy access it provided

In 1980, Woodson (Woody) Woods took over and

to the town that was important. Carefree Airport also

established a flying museum, which offered guided tours

offered the unique luxury of featuring sites for fly-in

providing a close look at aviation history. Although

homes combined with runway access - something that

the museum closed in 1982, other projects, like the

was unusual for the early 1960s era.

development of homes and hangars on the south side of the runway began. The name was changed to

By 1965, getting to Carefree was still considered a chore

“SkyRanch,” the land was rezoned, and an approval of

for many. The airport proved an easy trip for most of

airport expansion was accomplished by 1986.

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SkyRanch had become a reality as Phase 1 of a

In 2011, SkyRanch celebrated its 50th anniversary.

planned four-phase development opened in November

Today, it is pretty much built out. Homes in the

of that year. The $15 million dollar project spanning

estates section include private hangars and a

27 acres would include 63 patio homes, each with

location near the Desert Forest Golf Club. On the

an option to purchase an aircraft hangar or shade.

other side of the runway there are more homes

At the airport, additional shades and hangars were

and condos with hangars lining the runway.

constructed to meet the anticipated demand of pilots living both on and off the field.

The entire property consists of 3 elements: The Carefree Air Park Estates, the airport, and the

By the mid 1990s, Woods Development had sold

SkyRanch Homeowner’s Association. Those three

their last parcel. With development complete,

elements contribute to make SkyRanch a flying

SkyRanch Airport ownership was transitioned to

community consisting primarily of single engine

the airport members. By the early 2000s, new

aircraft, even though many of the residents do

hangars were built to replace the old shade

not own planes. They simply enjoy the general

spaces. Through the years, celebrities like Cliff

lifestyle of the place.

Robertson and John Denver have been residents.

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EARLY SCOTTSDALE: JOHN CURRY AND DON PABLO The names John Curry and Don Pablo may not mean much today to many residents of North Scottsdale, but they were instrumental in the growth of the area around Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Roads.

Curry was a grizzled fellow who arrived on the scene with three other guys in the early 1930s when homesteads ranging from a few acres to as large as 640 acres were available at a small cost from the federal government. The only stipulation was that one had to live on the land and make some improvements within a reasonable time.

Curry and his pals were determined souls. They built a “road” stretching east from today’s Cave Creek Road using primarily hand tools and a lot of determination. The road would eventually become Pinnacle Peak Road and would extend to Boulder Pass near Pinnacle Peak.

Three hundred twenty acres of the land belonged to Curry, and in 1933, he erected a sign announcing that he would soon be opening a grocery store at the location that would someday become the southeast corner of Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale Roads.

Although Curry finally built the store and a couple of gas pumps, Curry’s Corner was not what one would call a corner store.

There were no crossroads or corners until after Curry’s death in the early 1940s, about six months before the military expanded Scottsdale Road north to Pinnacle Peak Road to accommodate

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the wartime base at Thunderbird Field in Scottsdale. By

at Camelback and Scottsdale, which

1971, the junction of Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak

used to be located 14 miles down

Road finally had become a paved intersection.

the road. Don Pablo was a born salesman!

John Curry was a local character of the times, but he wasn’t the only one. In the early 1950s, a man who

Although considered to be a rough and ready Western

called himself Don Pablo operated his business on

guy, Lee said Don Pablo was actually of German heritage,

the northeast corner of Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale

raised in the wilds of the upper peninsula of Michigan

Roads. Don ran a ramshackle place consisting of about

near Marquette and Ishpeming. He raised malamutes and

17 buildings filled with antiques, turquoise rings, music

mined gold and other semi-precious stones, and it was

boxes, cattle skulls, and just about anything one could

rumored that, at one time, he had married the daughter

be looking for related to the Old West. For any visitor

of the chief of the Flathead Indian tribe. He eventually

who stopped by, it was souvenir heaven.

wound up in Arizona. During some of his trading and travel trips to Michigan, he drove a box truck decorated

However, simple seeing the menagerie didn’t quite

with cattle skulls, accompanied by his beloved monkeys.

complete the experience of a trip to Don Pablo’s. His

Fascinating character that he was, Don Pablo’s real

great nephew, Lee, once related how he spent one

name was Paul Voelker and he was the older brother

summer during the early 1970s working there. Besides

of a well-known Michigan lawyer, politician and writer

the antique business, they had a couple of monkeys and

named John Voelker. John wrote the book “Anatomy of

a pet wolf running around. Lee’s jobs were to hunt game

a Murder” in the late 1950s, which became a popular

to feed the wolf, cook omelets from the eggs of on-site

motion picture directed by Otto Preminger and starring

chickens, and sell anything he could. He mentioned that

James Stewart and Lee Remick in 1959.

his great uncle’s stories were worth 90 percent of the cost of whatever he sold.

Today, the northeast and southeast corners of Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak Road give little or no indication of what once existed in the pioneering days of that area. Curry died in the early 1940s, and Don Pablo passed away in 1974 at age 76.

The northeast corner that housed Don Pablo’s place now contains The Pinnacle of Scottsdale shopping center, built in the early 1990s as the city’s population grew.

The southeast corner that Curry once inhabited later became the home of the popular faux-Western town of

He also sure knew how to promote his place. On the

Rawhide from 1971 until it closed and moved south to

back of his postcards is a hand-stamped notation: “At

the Gila Indian Reservation in 2005. Since that time, the

Curry’s Corner, 14 miles north on Scottsdale Road.” He

corner has languished through some unrealized building

probably left a stack of those cards at a place where

plans. Today, it stands vacant except for the addition of

a lot of tourists would see them, possibly at Safari Inn

a public library a few years ago.

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What began as a beautiful day on the green turned into a big win for local charities, thanks to a group of generous golfers who aimed high and drove the distance at the 13th Annual Our Lady of Joy Knights of Columbus Golf-Fore-Charity event held at Troon Country Club and Desert Highlands Country Club April 28.

Never mind the $165,000 that will go into worthy coffers of St. Vincent de Paul, as well as 25 other charity recipients. Look beyond the impressive $1.4 million the group has raised through this single event over the last 13 years. At the center of this group’s efforts is a love for community and a desire to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors.

“It’s for a good cause, and people love being here,” said Steve Zabilski, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul, as he looked around the room full of smiles in the full dining room at Troon Country Club. “The people here love serving other people, and that’s what makes this event so unique.”

The idea for such a successful event started off as a single idea in the mind of Steve Stensrud. He loved to golf, and like many of his friends, he had skills and connections that were relatively untapped for such an undertaking. Golf-Fore-Charity, he thought, would be a great way to contribute to grassroots charities that were typically underfunded while utilizing his talents and gifts.

“We had excellent quality retired managers and executives who wanted to do something with their spare time. It seemed like the perfect opportunity,”

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Stensrud said.

His efforts paid off – for others. The first year, he and his friends raised $5,600; that total grew as more people found out about the cause – and the

fun of the golf tournament, raffles and dinner auction event. When Bill Michaels joined as event chairman, a position he navigated for eight years, he turned Golf-Fore-Charity into one of the most successful fundraising events in the state.

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Through the years, the group has fine-tuned their function and purpose.

At this year’s event, possible in large part by diamond sponsors Desert Storage and Gila River Casinos, more than 50 volunteers helped create a flawless and seamless production for the estimated 400 participants. From the first tee off until dessert was served, Golf-Fore-Charity organizers and volunteers made giving enjoyable and exciting.

“Wonderful organizations like this are the main reason that the work we do is possible,” said Zabilski, who had nothing but the highest of praise for St. Vincent de Paul’s largest donors.

“We are very blessed.”

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Denny Mitchem, next to his “Man of the Year� portrait.

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The Man

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Who Gives

Dennis Mitchem, a cherished figure affectionately known around Phoenix as “Denny,” was getting a bunch of wrong-number calls; apparently, the answering service for a physician’s office gave patients the wrong number, which turned out to be Denny’s.

He took the inconvenience with patient good nature, even joking with one caller about how federal budget cuts were probably were behind the mishap. Amongst the wrong numbers was an intentional dial, son Scott Mitchem calling his father “to hit me up for a donation.”

Ah, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, even a sturdy, far-reaching tree with limbs stretching out farther and farther, wherever fruit is needed, wherever giving will help.

For most of his 83 years (his birthday was May 26), Denny Mitchem has been giving. When not being hit up for donations, he is often putting the arm on friends and colleagues to make contributions to non-profits around Phoenix. On top of that, he has served on dozens of committees, often involved in civic planning projects. “Volunteering is something that’s just natural, something you just do,” says this modest man who has touched so many.

Denny takes a casual “it’s just what I do” attitude about his volunteering; others, like Steve Helfgot, are warmed by the glow of Mitchem’s legacy. “Denny’s an icon,” says Helfgot, CEO of the Maricopa Community College Foundation. “He is part of the generation that started the process of transforming Phoenix into the community it is today.”

Helfgot notes that Denny Mitchem was in the background of just about every important Phoenix business or philanthropic effort he can think of over the last five decades, always asking, “What can I do to help? What do you need?”

Mitchem literally helped build Phoenix. Decades ago, he became consumed with the notion that the city needed to improve its freeway system. He chaired a half-dozen committees, studying and promoting various freeway plans, and brokered key compromises between profreeway and anti-growth groups that led to pavement being laid.

For that and his varied other good works, the Phoenix Advertising Club in 1983 named him “Man of the Year,” inducting him in the ranks with names like Barry Goldwater, who was the first to be tapped with the title.

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A half-century ago, Mitchem was an accountant at a new Phoenix firm, drawing the line at Sundays but still working six days, 55 hours per week and volunteering, on top of that. “I got so involved with the community, people would say ‘Denny’s the salesman.’ I wasn’t, I was an auditor; but I was always out working in the community, doing so many things,” he says.

Perhaps the greatest contribution this special volunteer has made is that commodity many of us deem priceless: time. For Mitchem, giving his time is as natural as giving someone the time of day.

“I have been a volunteer all my life,” he says. “Volunteering goes in the family.

I observed my parents volunteering in many ways. I grew up in a small town in Nebraska. My dad was chief of the volunteer fire department and my mom was head of the county Red Cross during World War II. And my dad was the local telegraph operator – my mom and dad would deliver messages around town. Those are my first memories of volunteers.”

After beginning a career as a certified public accountant in Chicago in 1954, Denny Mitchem launched his long volunteer career by helping the local chapter of the United Way with a fund-raising project. A few years later, he moved to the Phoenix area, where his four children, Dennis Jr., Hope, Scott and Amy, were raised.

“They’re all involved in volunteering.

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My wife volunteered with Goodwill, Desert Botanical

He has been an unpaid chair of the Phoenix

Gardens and many committees, and all my kids are

Chamber of Commerce and helped found the Greater

involved as volunteers.”

Phoenix Leadership. He also served as executive director of Habitat of Humanity Valley of the Sun,

In 1959, Denny Mitchem began a long relationship

and helped found the Phoenix 40/Greater Phoenix

with Goodwill of Central Arizona, helping to raise

Leadership group.

capital for a headquarters building. Since then, he has been an unpaid member of the Goodwill board

He has also been a volunteer leader with the

of directors twice and served on various Goodwill

Northern Arizona University, Herberger Theater,

committees and fundraising efforts.

the ASU College of Business Council of 100, Phoenix Visitors and Convention Bureau, Citizens

“My fundamental interests are things that make

Bond Committee, Residents for Safe and Efficient

it possible for the disadvantaged to go to work,”

Transportation, Valley of the Sun United Way

Mitchem says. “I have a long interest in the Maricopa

Campaign and other organizations.

Community Colleges, and the scholarship fund for those Goodwill has worked with. The next step (for

Twenty-two years after retiring from Arthur Andersen,

them) is to go to Maricopa Community Colleges to

he has finally slowed down a good bit. He would

get more skills.”

probably be far more active in his volunteerism, were it not for severe arthritis. He uses a cane to

The Maricopa Community College Foundation has

walk, and spends quiet days and evenings with Betty,

provided $14 million in scholarships over 30 years.

his wife of 41 years, and Annie Oakley, the family

Denny Mitchem has been closely involved with the

dog who came from the Humane Society. “Genuine

foundation for almost as long. “The two organizations

Phoenix street dog,” says Denny, from the cozy living

that I’ve spent the longest periods with are Goodwill

room of a sprawling condo in central Phoenix.

and the Maricopa Community Colleges. They have similar goals, similar missions.”

He shakes his head as he looks at Annie, hunkered down on a plush carpet, perhaps dreaming of her

Though he is best known for his unpaid service,

days chasing rabbits. “She’s getting gray in the

Denny has done an extraordinary amount of work with

mouth,” Denny says, passing his look to Betty. “We’re

other non-profit organizations. “As a CPA, I did work

all getting old.”

for non-profits at cost, everything from the Red Cross to South Mountain Mental Health, the Foundation for

Denny Mitchem smiles, with warmth rather than

Blind Children and the (Phoenix) Symphony.”

bitterness, perhaps reflecting on the richness of the giving life.

His motto, whether working for money or causes: “If you’re going to go very far in an organization,

“He’s a rare delight,” Steve Helfgot says of Denny. “And

you have to have passion.” His passions for

there’s not many like him left from his generation.

helping Phoenix grow, and reaching out to help the disadvantaged, have made him a very busy man for

“He’s real precious, to us.”

the last six decades.

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Bryan is in charge of operations and quality control, and Chris oversees inspections and project completion. Both sons are proud graduates of ASU. With the addition of his sons, Bob can guarantee that New Legacy and Design will provide the highest level of quality and attention to detail - the cornerstone of their focus – for years to come.

“Here at New Legacy Building and Design, we take what we do very seriously,” remarked Bob. “Our company is completely family-owned-and-operated, so we hold each other to a very high standard. We approach our work honestly and openly to ensure

New Legacy Building and Design New Legacy Building and Design is truly a family-owned-andoperated home remodeling company. Located in Scottsdale, NLBD is committed to providing the highest level of construction and design to ensure the home of your dreams becomes your reality.

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My Pool Gal Service 480-626-2604 Repair 480-626-8200 Post office Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218 Realtor Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com Rex Benson New Venture Realty 623-975-1330 949-468-7222 cell www.rexinaz.com Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400 Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com Restaurants Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House 480-488-8031 cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com English Rose Tea Room 480-488-4812 201 Easy St. Carefree, AZ www.carefreetea.com Summit Diner 480-575-6562 www.summitdineraz.com The Grotto 480-499-0140 6501 E. Cave Creek Rd. The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B

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The Heritage at Carefree 480-488-1622 www.heritagecarefree.com SCHOOL Annunciation Catholic School 480-361-8234 Bella Vista Private School 480-575-6001 Black Mountain Elementary School 480-575-2100 Cactus Shadows High School Main Line 480-575-2400 Attendance 480-575-2431 Career Success School 480-575-0075 Cave Creek Montessori School 480-563-2929 www.cavecreekmontessori.com Cave Creek Unified School District 480-575-2000 Community Education Preschool 480-575-2072 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583

Montessori School 480-563-2929 Our Lady of Joy Preschool 480-595-6409 Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain 602-493-2600 Quality Interactive Montessori School 480-575-5269 www.qimontessori.com Scottsdale Christian Academy 602-992-5100 www.scarizona.org Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Security Doors and Screens Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 Shopping 4SisterShop 602-330-6042 www.4sistershop.com Cave Creek Candle & Gifts 6245 E. Cave Creek Road 480-488-7799 www.cavecreekcandles.com Finders Creekers 602-739-3494 6554 E. Cave Creek Road Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. www.lastiendascavecreek.com

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Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000

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contact Local Index ImagesAZ Magazine 623-341-8221 www.imagesaz.com

Tire Repair and Sales C&R Tire 623-551-6255 www.candrtire.com

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Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 www.coolwaterchurch.org

Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Weed Control Arizona Weed Guard 623-465-9051 www.azweedguard.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100B Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 www.bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com

Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 www.dflc.org Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 www.deserthills.org Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958

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

First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 www.csarizona.com/carefreecavecreek.1st

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

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

Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 www.cavecreekchurch.com

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

Cave Creek Bible Church 480-818-5653 www.cavecreekbiblechurch.org Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 www.ctlcarefree.org Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 www.lds.org

For Advertising Information Shelly Spence :: 623-341-8221 shelly@imagesaz.com

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 www.oloj.org Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 www.pinnaclepres.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 www.sonrisescottsdale.org Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 www.spiritinthedesert.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 www.stgacc.org Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 www.viadecristo.com Yoga Yoga Breeze 480-595-2855 www.yogabreeze.com Beyond Your Roots Salon & Boutique in beautiful, downtown Cave Creek is looking for stylists for booth rentals‌. great intro rates. Professional, drama-free, and fun team.

Contact Debbie at 480-695-9342.

Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 www.lonemountainfellowship.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 www.northscottsdalechristian.com North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 www.nvcoc.net

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recipe Grilled Flank Steak w/Chimichurri Sauce Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

When it comes to fathers, it’s the little things that matter most, like that extra step you take to make his steak memorable on Father’s Day. Prepare this grilled flank steak simply with salt and pepper, then jazz it up with vibrant and flavorful Argentinean chimichurri sauce. Dad will appreciate the special touch and you will appreciate how little effort it took.

Ingredients (Serves 4): 1 lb Flank Steak (room temperature) 1 tbsp Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste ½ cup Chimichurri Sauce (see recipe below) Chimichurri Sauce (Yields ½ cup): 1 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano Leaves 3 cloves Garlic (small) ½ cup Olive Oil ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Salt and Pepper to taste ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (or to taste)

Directions: Coat flank steak in olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

Place the steak over a hot grill and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or to desired doneness.

Remove steak from the grill and allow it to rest for 3-5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.

Slice the steak against the grain to maximize tenderness.

Spoon chimichurri sauce over the top or enjoy on the side.

Chimichurri Sauce Directions: Place parsley leaves, oregano leaves, and garlic cloves into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, stopping every few times to scrape down the sides (if you do not have a food processor, you can chop them by hand).

Whisk in olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper, or add to the food processor and pulse until combined.

Stir in red pepper flakes.

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Transfer to a serving bowl or spoon directly over sliced flank steak.

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