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Upcoming Concerts Jane Monheit July 12 Paris Chansons July 13 & 14 Mandy Harvey July 20
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CULTURAL CONSEQUENCE Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Musical Instrument Museum
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BEYOND THE STARS Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Adam Block, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and University of Arizona
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It is impossible to imagine what the world would look like without the influence of French music. The cultural landscape as we know it would quite possibly be turned upside-down. David Wegehaupt, who serves as Musical Instrument Museum’s associate curator for US/Canada and Europe, explains that music has always been around in some way or another, and much of it is deeply rooted in France. “The first notated music that could be written down and preserved, then built upon, further complicated and elaborated upon started at the Notre Dame school [of polyphony] 800 years ago,” Wegehaupt says “If that had never happened, who knows how music would have developed over the centuries.” The Notre Dame school of polyphony was a group of composers who, between 1160 and 1250, worked at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Wegehaupt will be speaking about the early liturgical music they produced
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during the Experience France event Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at the Musical Instrument Museum. The event, which has been held annually for a number of years at the museum, coincides with the fête nationale—or Bastille Day, as we call it in English-speaking countries. “This event is an opportunity to celebrate the various aspects of French music and culture,” Wegehaupt says. “It really jumps around and digs into some points where music has flourished in France over the centuries—which is kind of difficult to do within the space of an exhibit.” In addition to Wegehaupt’s talk, Experience France will feature an instrument craft and film screening for children, as well as several musical presentations ranging from French renaissance dance music using period instruments to French gypsy-jazz music.
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Members of the Los Angeles-based band, Paris Chansons, will be in attendance to share stories, historical context and of course performances of songs by French musical artists such as Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Joe Dassin, Enrico Macias and Zaz. There will even be a historically significant performance by a saxophone quartet comprised of some of the Musical Instrument Museum’s team members who have advanced degrees in saxophone performance.
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saxophone, which was invented in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax in Paris. The curator notes that the instrument will have a very special role in the Musical Instrument Museum’s Experience France event. “Our newest acquisition is a saxophone called the Rationale that was made by the LeBlanc company in the 1930s,” says Wegehaupt. “Acoustician Charles Houvenaghel was trying to fine-tune some things about the saxophone that were awkward and produced an instrument with a bunch of new mechanisms and alternate fingerings.” Although Houvenaghel’s creation was extremely beautiful, its complexity prevented it from gaining wide market acceptance. The instrument was withdrawn after a limited production run. “The saxophone had been around for more than 70 years at this point and nobody really wanted to learn new fingerings,” Wegehaupt explains. “And it was a little expensive. It is potentially one of the finest, most interesting saxophones ever made, but it did not catch on in mass culture.” The hurdy-gurdy, an instrument that produces sound by a handcrankturned, rosined wheel rubbing against its strings, is another French export that will be on display during the Musical Instrument Museum’s Experience France event. “It used to be the instrument of the street musician,” Wegehaupt says. “Before accordions and guitars, the
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hurdy-gurdy was what you would hear out on the street. It was a very popular instrument during the 18th century that you would find all around the world.” The wheel on the hurdy-gurdy functions much like a violin bow, and single notes played on the instrument sound very similar to those of a violin. Wegehaupt notes that the instrument’s popularity has since waned as its unique sounds are not so much a part of the harmonic and melodic language to which our ears have become accustomed. “This is a really cool opportunity to see and hear an instrument that looks unfamiliar but used to be the most familiar instrument around,” Wegehaupt says. Seeing and hearing unique instruments like the Rationale and the hurdygurdy is special, but the significance of the Musical Instrument Museum’s Experience France event is more deeply rooted in its celebration of a culture that has forever changed the trajectory of music. “All of the famous French composers from the classical and romantic eras have changed music history and have had such an influence on the types of musical instruments that have been made,” Wegehaupt says. “Many things have originated and been elaborated in France throughout hundreds of years. It has all been touched by the influence of French culture and it is almost impossible to remove that influence.” mim.org
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COMMUNITY
2019 JULY
Writer Amanda Christmann
July 5
AZ DIAMONDBACKS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Come for the game, stay for the fireworks! Diamondbacks play host to the Colorado Rockies, followed by a post-game fireworks blast. $22–$185. Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 6:10 p.m. 602-514-8400; dbacks.com
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RED, WHITE AND BOOZE
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first responders, and fireworks and
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A FESTIVAL OF FILM
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summer BBQ and topping off the
July 19: “The Seagull”
evening with a very special viewing
July 26: “The Cat’s Meow”
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TASTE AMERICA Tickets are on sale now for the Phoenix stop of the James Beard Foundation’s annual Taste America event held Sept. 19–21. The Valley is one of only 20 stops across the country to host the foundation’s annual series, which includes Raising the Bar, an evening featuring star mixologists; the gala benefit dinner; and a day of educational programs. Don’t miss it! jamesbeard.org
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of
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Music. The Show for an evening of musical fun. Accompanied by a live orchestra, he’ll sing songs from his
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where the planets were in the sky
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QIGONG ALONG
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#IMOMSOHARD Moms, best friends and funny ladies Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley are the creators of the viral web-series #IMomSoHard, where they discuss
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the good, the bad and the funny about motherhood and womanhood—with the help of a bottle of red wine. Join them for an evening of laughs. $30–$95. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. Doors open at 9 p.m. talkingstickresort.com
July 30
LIVING AFLOAT If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving it all behind and sailing into the sunset on a yacht, you’ll want to hear the tales told by Eleanor Gobrecht and her partner Suzanne, who did just that. Accompanied by a Siamese cat and a poodle, their voyages took them over 21,000 miles across the seas. RSVP by phone or online. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 1–3 p.m. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org
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CLASSICAL STYLE Mark your calendar for three classical music concerts performed by the Valley’s own Scottsdale Philharmonic, including two free concerts Oct. 13 and Nov. 23, and a much-loved annual holiday concert Dec. 15. Tickets for the holiday concert are $5–$15. Details online. 480-9516077; scottsdalephilharmonic.com
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June 23, 1965, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton, and George Phippen gathered at Oak Creek Tavern in Sedona to plan and create a society of artists committed to producing quality, authentic art portraying the Western cowboy. A few days later, the founders met at Charlie Dye’s art studio where they formalized bylaws for the group and settled on the name Cowboy Artists of America. What began one summer day with four artists flourished into an elite collection of people that has lasted over five decades to become one of the most influential artists’ groups in American history. Cowboy Artists of America have influenced the landscape of American art in ways its founders could never have imagined. The iconic art produced by these renegade members over the years has set the standard for contemporary Western realism, and is represented in prestigious public and private collections around the world. As the longest surviving organization of fine art artists, Cowboy Artists of America has secured a place in American history, and its members look forward to a thriving future. Sedona Heritage Museum has helped to maintain that place in history, focusing on the lifestyles and artistic works of the original people who pioneered this red rock community from 1876 to the present day. The museum’s new Cowboy Artists of America exhibit allows visitors to experience paintings, sculptures and relics and learn the history of these original artists. This Arizona-relevant museum is situated in Sedona’s Jordan Historical Park within a preserved farmstead that has been showcasing history through art for over 20 years. The museum is surrounded by a nature trail where you can walk and enjoy the flower gardens and orchards around the museum grounds.
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“Not your usual stuffy, unchanging small local history museum,” says historian Janeen Trevillyan, who serves as president of the Sedona Heritage Museum board. The most prominent Cowboy Artist founder was Joe Beeler. Part Cherokee, Beeler was born December 25, 1931, in Joplin, Missouri. At an early age, Beeler started painting and continued his artistic endeavors attending the Center of Design in Los Angeles before settling in Sedona in 1962. A Sedona artist, Beeler remained there all his life. He got to know the local ranchers and worked with them as a cowboy to learn sculpture and to solidify Sedona as an endearing central place for art and artists. Numerous medals and awards have been bestowed upon Beeler’s work and, in 1994, Arizona Historic League named him an Arizona History Maker, which is an award presented to a very select group of Arizonans. Another featured artist in the new Cowboy Artists of America exhibit is the late, great Leslie B. DeMille, a relative of the late movie director Cecil B. DeMille. DeMille was an internationally acclaimed sculptor and painter. A master oil and pastel portraitist for over 50 years, DeMille created limited edition pieces for American statesmen, sports celebrities and entertainment personalities.
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Born and raised in Hamilton, Canada, DeMille spent the last three decades of his life in Sedona and taught regularly at Scottsdale Artists' School. He penned several books and was the host of the successful Portraits in Pastel television program. The third featured artist in the museum is Susan Kliewer. She is one of the Southwest’s most acclaimed contemporary sculptors. A painter since the age of 10, Susan turned to sculpting in 1987 after a decade of working in a casting foundry. In 1993, Kliewer won a competition to create a monument of Sedona Schnebly. She created a 10-foot-high sculpture of the town’s namesake, which was fitted in front of the Sedona City Library. Kliewer’s celebrated life-size fountain portraying the Sinagua people and a fountain of a Hopi Water Maiden are also in Sedona. Other sculptures by Kliewer can be found within the United States and Europe. The Sedona Heritage Museum houses over 3,000 artifacts, 30,000 historic photographs, 300 oral history and videos and a research library of items numbering around 500 volumes. Wandering through the rustic aisles of this small but charming house of art, visitors can’t help but feel they are being transported to Sedona’s past. “I love history,” says Trevillyan. “I feel it is a gift to be able to meet pioneer descendants and learn about Sedona's rich and unique history.” Today, the Sedona Historical Society operates the museum with the support of volunteers and city residents, ensuring the legacy of Sedona area history through original art. sedonamuseum.org July 2019
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Often larger than life, Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most beloved American presidents to have occupied the Oval Office—and for good reason. Roosevelt overcame childhood illness to take public office at the age of 23 and quickly climbed the ladder of influence within his political circles. When the Spanish American War broke out, he left a comfortable position as Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy to begin the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, famously known as the Rough Riders. He led troops into the Battle of San Juan and returned home a hero.
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This child actor-turned Emmy-winning make-up artist may seem an unlikely candidate for such a remarkable role, but it takes only one look at him in costume to be convinced. Blake is a doppelganger of the venerated president— and it’s not only Blake’s looks that have contributed to his twin persona. As he tours the country appearing at events and in the media—including a special appearance in May at the Grand Canyon’s centennial celebration, his words, actions and perspectives seem to continue to mirror those of Theodore Roosevelt. For Blake, it’s been a natural progression. Blake grew up in Los Angeles, the son of well-known character actor Larry J. Blake, who, among other notable shows, appeared in several Westerns and ranchbased shows like High Noon, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Gunsmoke. When he was two, young Michael began his own career in acting, appearing in multiple commercials as well as The Lucy Show, Bonanza, The Munsters, Marcus Welby, MD, Kung Fu, Marcus Welby, M.D., The Red Skelton Show and Bonanza. Perhaps seeing his father in those roles and taking part in a few himself developed Blake’s own passion for Western ideals. “I was a cowboy-crazy kid when I was around 7 years old,” Blake says. “Nothing has changed except the price of the toys I have now,” he adds with a laugh. “My parents got me a photo book of presidents at about that time. I knew about Washington and was somewhat interested in Lincoln because of my growing interest in the Civil War. “Looking through that book, I became really frustrated. All of these presidents were in top hats and frock coats, and not a single one was on a horse. “I jokingly say now that I turned the page and the heavens opened up—there was a picture of Theodore with a horse in Manitou in the Badlands of North Dakota. On the next page was a photo of him with his Rough Riders at San Juan Hill. From that moment on, he became my favorite president.”
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As Blake got older, he remained intrigued by Roosevelt. “I started reading more about him and thought, ‘This guy is really something.’ I admired him for speaking what he felt, doing what was right, and not being a mealy-mouthed politician. I admired him for being a real man and doing what he believed in. He didn’t back down. “The more I read, the more I was and am amazed by him. What you saw was what he was. He didn’t wear cowboy hats to get votes. “Even though he was a seventh-generation Roosevelt from New York, he connected to people of the West. He talked their language. A lot of that was him being himself, but also, a lot of that came from things he learned from his time in the West. “If he talked to cowboys about a stampede, it’s because he knew what they were talking about. He had that authenticity about him that made people gravitate toward him.” At the age of 21, Blake traded life in front of the camera for life behind the set when he became one of the youngest makeup artists in Hollywood. He built a lucrative career for himself, creating looks for characters in Happy Days, Magnum P.I., Westworld, X-Men: First Class, Spider-Man 3, and Independence Day, among others. In 1999, he won his first Emmy for his work on Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, then earned his second for Key & Peele in 2016.
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He penned several books, including three biographical novels about silent film star Lon Chaney, and Westernthemed informative books, “Code of Honor: The Making of High Noon,” “Shane,” “The Searchers” and “Hollywood and the O.K. Corral.” Blake has also written for True West, Round-Up, American Cinematographer, Performing Arts, the Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune. He has appeared in a number of small features and received Western Writers of America’s Stirrup Award in 2017 for his article on the making of John Ford’s “The Searchers.” Despite his successful career—and possibly because of it—Blake’s admiration for Theodore Roosevelt never waned. This year, he released his sixth book, “The Cowboy President: The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt.” The book details Roosevelt’s time in the Western Dakota Territory, then referred to as the West, where he went on a pilgrimage of sorts following the deaths of his wife and mother, who died on the same day in 1884. “The Dakota Territory transformed Roosevelt into the man who is etched onto Mount Rushmore, a man who is still rated as one of the top five Presidents in American history,” Blake said. “The land, the people and the Western code of honor had an enormous impact on Theodore and influenced him in his later years. “Theodore became one of the greatest environmental warriors our country has ever known, and fought hard and successfully for workers’ rights, just to name a couple of his accomplishments.
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“People say we ‘conquered’ the West. That’s not true. We never conquer the West. You have to live on Mother Nature’s terms and whatever she hands you. For Theodore, he loved the challenge. “Within a couple of days after he arrived following the deaths of his mother and wife, he went out to his ranch, saddled up and wanted to see if he could live in the West by himself—and he did.” The West changed Roosevelt in other ways, too. “People have a different way of being. Your word was your bond, and a handshake was just as good as a legal document. They are self-sufficient, and they had to do everything for themselves. It was a sink or swim mentality. “Theodore owned a cattle ranch, and while he was doing a spring roundup, there were two stampedes— one at night. When he finally got back to camp, he slept until four in the morning when he had to saddle back up again. It was hard work, but he loved that stuff.” That kind of practical gumption made for good presidential material, and it also shaped his thoughts on the environment. “Back in the 1880s, people told him that the buffalo and forests were unlimited. He got out there and saw that we don’t have unlimited resources. By the time he became president, over half of our virgin forests were gone. He championed their preservation and sponsored efforts to preserve the land.” “Back then, people shot game from trains. He realized that there wasn’t an endless supply of game either. He formed the Boone and Crockett Club because he wanted to preserve big game. In 1884, he pushed Congress to pass the Yellowstone Act, which gave them power to protect Yellowstone. He went after the mining and timber companies and forced them to be more responsible.” Roosevelt was largely responsible for the creation of 230 million acres of preserved land, including the creation of eight national parks and expansion of 150 national forests;18 national monuments; and 51 bird sanctuaries.
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Like Blake, Roosevelt was also a voracious reader and prolific writer. “One historian said that he probably had what would describe now as attention deficit disorder. He wrote 37 books, and he could read two books in a week. When he went after boat thieves, he went down the river reading Anna Karenina. He read War and Peace in French. Roosevelt, Blake says, was a man of the people. “He stood up for the people. He had tremendous foresight about what to do for this country, way in advance of things that would later happen. In 1910, when he went to Europe to collect the Pulitzer Peace Prize that it was just a matter of time before the U.S. would be in military conflict with Germany and Japan. “He did what he thought was right for the people,” Blake adds. “He didn’t pay attention to the party line … I think that’s one of the reasons he is constantly rated at the top of all of the presidents, because he did what he had to do because it was the right thing to do. “What he did in 60 years of his life is just amazing.” Having the opportunity to educate today’s generations about one of our most remarkable presidents has been a gift for Blake. “I still pinch myself,” he says. michaelfblake.com
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Writer Patty Villeneuve Photography by Jim David
Desert Foothills Library director David Court, Ashley Ware and Caitlin Decker are presented with the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Impact award, recognizing the library’s priceless contributions to the community.
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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the annual Celebration of Excellence Awards recipients. The ceremony that spotlights outstanding members of the chamber took place recently at Prickly Pear Inn & Grumpy Old Mule Mercantile. Nominated and voted upon by their peers are David Court of the Desert Foothills Library, Curtis Arny with the Grotto Café, Sarah, Eric and Bryan Church with Bartlett Lake Marina and Richard Perraut with Schooley Mitchell. “The awards are given those individuals and businesses who provide outstanding camaraderie, fellowship, business excellence, and accomplishments to our community,” said Patty Villeneuve, president and CEO of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. These winners shared why they liked being a member of the chamber and what the award meant to them. Here’s what they said:
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DAVID COURT DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY IMPACT AWARD The Desert Foothills Library has been a member of the chamber for 19 years. It is an organization which supports local businesses. I see great benefit in being a member. The library recently received the Impact Award from the chamber. This is valued highly because it reflects the importance of the library to the community. Patty and her colleagues provide many benefits to the library and the community. Our programming librarian, Ashley Ware, is an ambassador and I am proud to have her so involved with the chamber.
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The Rick Ennis Service Award is presented to Schooley Mitchell’s Richard Perraut, whose countless hours of volunteer service and dedication to the community embody the spirit of this prestigious honor.
Colleen Rock, Carefree Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Patty Villeneuve, present the chamber's Genesis Award to Bryan and Sarah Church
Patty Villeneuve presents The Grotto CafĂŠ owner Curtis Arny with the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.
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This year, the Ambassador of the Year award was re-named the Mick Ennis Service Award. Mick was a volunteer for many organizations in this community, including the chamber, Carefree Kiwanis, Retired Firefighters of Phoenix and his church. He was a friend to anyone who came across his path. Unfortunately, we lost him almost three years ago. This award is chosen by the members of the chamber’s ambassador team. This year, Richard was chosen for serving countless hours volunteering within his community. He was also a close friend to Mick in his final days. It’s so fitting that Richard would be the first recipient of the Mick Ennis Service Award, says Patty Villeneuve, president of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce. Other winners of the “Best of” contest include: Best Restaurant or Dining Experience: Bryans Black Mountain BBQ Best Beauty & Relaxation: Charlie Green, Makeup Artist Best Health & Wellness: Desert Foothills YMCA Best Place to Stay: The Boulders Resort & Spa Best Leisure & Entertainment: Thunderbird Art & Wine Festival Best Shopping: Etania Jewelry & Boutique Best Home Service or Improvement: Karsten’s Ace Hardware Carefree Best Community Outreach: Tierra Madre Horse & Human Sanctuary Best Real Estate/Mortgage/Title: Desert Dream Realty
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Writer Amanda Christmann // Photography courtesy of Adam Block, Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and University of Arizona
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“It is my belief that an appreciation of the night sky, and by extension space, is an innate and cross-culturally shared subject of wonder.
Caelum videre iussit, et erectos ad sidera tollere vultus. He bid them look at the sky and lift their faces to the stars. Ovid The Lagoon Nebula is one of the brightest nebulae in the sky. Deep CCD images like this reveal the turbulent and sculpted environs of gas clouds in this stellar nursery some 4,000 light years away.
This sprawling spiral galaxy is a neighbor to our own home, the Milky Way. It is smaller than us and located around 3 million light years away.
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Each month, Images Arizona features a photo essay that highlights faces and places within our beautiful state. This month, we’ve ventured out a bit. Astronomy researcher and astrophotographer Adam Block’s images are, quite literally, out of this world, and they’re taken from right here in Arizona. Block is largely responsible for the creation of the University of Arizona College of Science Mount Lemmon SkyCenter, where he managed the programs from 2007-2016. Not only are his images stunning, but they also offer a glimpse of what visitors will find when they visit the SkyCenter. We’re proud to feature a few samples of Block’s work, and to share the beauty he sees when he looks beyond our Arizona sky.
The Orion Nebula is the most famous nebula in the night sky. 1,500 light years away, the four stars in the center, called the Trapezium, have recently formed and their energetic prowess lights up the nebula.
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GAZING THROUGH THE SKYCENTER Block originally conceived the SkyCenter to be the public face of the scientific endeavors of the Steward Observatory department of astronomy and, more broadly, public outreach for the University of Arizona. The SkyCenter provides a completely unique stargazing experience. The Crab Nebula Observed to explode back in 1054 AD, this supernova was so bright it could be seen in the day! Luckily at 3,000 light years away it posed no threat to us here on Earth. Today we see expansion of the catastrophic aftermath of a supernova explosion.
Astrophotography is a form of self-expression. Adam Block
“Located atop a superb mountain with nearby public access on the grounds of a professional observatory, the SkyCenter is set apart from just about any other venue of its type,” says Block. “The initial goals were to create a space that would accommodate large groups of visitors and give them an immersive experience that would be fun, educational and comfortable.” Stargazers of all ages enjoy the SkyCenter. Among the multigenerational programs is SkySchool, designed for students K–12. The SkyCenter telescopes are among the largest in the world, and the facility itself offers viewers an opportunity to see sights even Galileo could not have imagined. Every detail was carefully and intentionally planned. “I designed the SkyCenter telescopes so that they could be accessible for astrophotography through remote observing,” Block says. “My initial goal was nothing less than to create a new one-of-a-kind destination for Tucson and tourists that visit here, as well as an observatory that could be used by people around the world.”
Thor's Helmet The central star of this giant space bubble, called Thor's Helmet, exceeds 20 times the mass of the Sun.
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The SkyCenter’s most significant purpose is to look out from the shores of the cosmic ocean and gain new perspectives on the world around us. Adam Block
What would the night sky look like from a planet orbiting one of 100,000 stars in a cluster like this? M15 is one of the more remote globular star clusters at 40,000 light years distant.
INSPIRED BY THE STARS “Ever since I can remember, perhaps since the age of 4, I have been interested in the ‘above’—that is, things over my head,” explains Block. “I credit my grandfather who may have pointed out the sky or the moon during our walks at this young age. It is something that is wholly part of my nature. “I remember, as a young boy, looking through my first telescopes and being impressed by what I saw through them. My second emotion, however, was the desire to share what I had just seen. “It wasn’t enough for me alone to have seen this cool stuff. I think this is what led me to develop two stargazing programs over the course of 20 years. “Astrophotography is one more way for me to share my passion—and to share it with a worldwide audience. Astrophotography is a form of self-expression.” July 2019
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THINGS TO KNOW WHEN YOU VISIT THE SKYCENTER The SkyCenter is accessible by reservation only. Each presentation lasts between four and five hours, and visitors use star charts, binoculars and peer through a large telescope to see everything from planets to other galaxies. Program presenters are practiced guides to the universe. They lead guests through a series of demonstrations and explanations, and guests have the opportunity to ask questions and see a better view of the cosmos than most of humanity will ever have an opportunity to do. Presentations are designed to be inquiry-based and to allow visitors to interact with both the guides and the equipment. Sunset at 9,000 feet is spectacular, and a view of Saturn through one of the SkyCenter telescopes is worth the drive up the mountain alone. Use directions on the SkyCenter website to find its location; just like the stars, you won’t be able to find the SkyCenter on Google maps. One note of caution: The SkyCenter is located atop Mt. Lemmon, and temperatures are always chilly. The observatory is not heated. Bring a winter coat, even in the heat of the summer. skycenter.arizona.edu
M82 is a starburst galaxy with prodigious star formation. These newly formed and hot stars blow fierce winds which force clouds of hydrogen to be expelled from the galaxy. These red-glowing plumes extend for thousands of light years. M82 is 8 million light years away.
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Galaxies like NGC 891 are spread out into thin disks 100,000 light years in diameter. NGC 891 is approximately 40 million light years away.
Astrophotography represents our quest to understand the big questions of who we are and why we are here— the i mrendered a g e s a r i z o n a . c o m in Jul y 2 019ineffable beauty of the cosmos.
To literally be one of the few humans to see a nebula or galaxy or to make a discovery is a heart-racing frontier-like experience. Adam Block
ABOUT ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY “These kinds of images are a mix of technical expertise and artistic expression,” says Block, whose work has been published in Time and Astronomy magazines, and numerous times as NASA’s Astronomy Image of the Day, among a long list of other recognitions. “When presenters deliver programs at the SkyCenter they can only do public outreach for as far as their voices will carry. Astrophotography, however, has much greater reach and can be seen by people around the world. “To be one of the few humans to see a nebula or galaxy or to make a discovery is a heart-racing frontier-like experience. I have been fortunate enough to discover asteroids, a supernova in another galaxy and a galactic star stream. Astronomer catnip!” adamblockphotos.com facebook.com/adamblockastronomer apod.nasa.gov July 2019
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The family matriarch’s hand pounded the kitchen table as she called the room to attention. Tired of hearing the adults complaining about the miseries of life over dinner, she bellowed, “It’s not about what’s outside in your life! It’s about enjoying the plate of food that’s in front of you!” The room fell silent and everyone set about fully experiencing the delicious taste of the smoked tuna soup she’d made for them. It was that day in his grandmother’s Nogales, Sonora Mexico kitchen that a young Rene Andrade, surrounded by his large family, surrendered the cares of life in favor of that flavorful soup. It was in that moment that he saw and tasted the power of food. “My grandma was the best cook ever,” says Andrade. “I was 6 years old when she served me two soufflés she had made—there was a cheese and a chocolate. I remember saying, ‘What is this?’ I had to know because it was something amazing.” On the day I visited 28-year-old Andrade, he was bouncing back and forth between not one, but two Tempe restaurants where he serves as executive chef. From his cheerful demeanor, you’d never know he was juggling time between the kitchen at Ghost Ranch, renowned for its modern Southwest cuisine, and the mid-renovation Tempe Public Market Café, which focuses on market fresh, farm-to-table New American flavors. He is in his element: cooking, dreaming big, and surrounding himself with people who support each other’s success. It’s in his DNA. “I spent every day with my grandparents while my parents were at work, so they were sort of another mom and dad to me. They taught me my passion for food, art, and all the extras. At home, my parents were all business. It was like having two different upbringings. “I would play the guitar for whoever came to visit my grandparents. We didn’t have much, but whoever came, we had enough for them, whether it was food, music or community.”
STANDOUT DESSERT Chefs are in the rare position to sample some of the best dishes on Earth. Sometimes, even to their refined palates, something really stands out. Chef Rene Andrade shared one of his most delicious dessert memories with us: “In New York, at El Quinto Pino, I had a dessert that really blew my mind. It was super simple but intricate and delicious. It was a bar of dark chocolate, simple to the eye, sprinkled with sea salt on top and served with charred pieces of baguette. The special part about it was that it was spreadable, like a firmer ganache. Then, once you broke into it, it oozed Spanish olive oil.”
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I’m not scared of failing. I will never fail, because if I fail, I’ll learn from it. Chef Rene Andrade
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By age 11, he had figured out that there was money to be made in the food business. He began working with his friend, selling fish and shrimp at a seafood shop. The pair began their own mini-restaurant at age 13, selling mariscos specialties on weekends with great success. It cemented Andrade’s determination to make food his career. Andrade admits he wasn’t the most manageable child. He got in trouble and was “the kid who would start a revolution,” but he learned some important lessons over the years. “Work hard to get where you want to be,” says Andrade. “Don’t let people say you can’t do it. I learned to work with my heart. When someone tells me, ‘Rene, you can’t do it,’ I may doubt myself for a moment, but I wake up the next day and tell myself that I can do it—and then I do.” After high school, Andrade approached his father about his desire to attend Scottsdale Culinary Institute. “My dad said, ‘You’re crazy! That’s for girls,’” says Andrade. “We connect better now, but back then, he didn’t have the same mentality. He owned a trucking business and didn’t understand that food is what makes me happy. I just moved out and stayed on a friend’s couch in Scottsdale until I could find a place. I had so many people take me in and help me along. I am really thankful for that.” His determined work ethic earned him positions in the kitchens of some of Phoenix Metro’s top chefs. He began at The House Brasserie in Old Town Scottsdale with Chef Matt Carter. Carter is also known for The
Mission, which Andrade describes as a “revolution,” Zinc Brasserie and Fat Ox. Andrade recalls that the kitchen at The House Brasserie was so small that complete focus was key. Carter taught him to think of moving about the kitchen as a well-choreographed dance. With each new kitchen, Andrade continues to adjust his “dance moves” for the space.
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As Carter attracted the national attention of Food Network, Andrade got noticed, too. With Carter’s encouragement, Andrade soon began working for celebrity chef Beau MacMillan at Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa. He looked around and realized he was living and breathing his dream of working in the kitchen.
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“I worked with Beau Mac for six years, and it was a different level,” says Andrade. “He connects with people and how he makes them feel is amazing, no matter who walks through that door.
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“In his kitchen, I learned that you really don’t say no for anything. Saying yes will take you in such a different direction. My mantra there was to help the team and never to ask someone to do something that you wouldn’t do yourself. That’s what I want here, too.” At Ghost Ranch and Tempe Public Market Café, Andrade has hired several of his former team members from Elements, including his cousin, executive sous chef Robert Centeno and pastry chef Lawrence “LT” Smith, also known as “El Tigre.” He has tapped the talents of local artist
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RESIDENTIAL Gennaro Garcia for art and restaurant design in the vibrant light-filled spaces. Tweaking items here and there, the team has worked to respond to customer feedback, converting the café to a full-service dining experience this summer, developing new dishes for both restaurants and increasing community involvement. “It’s important for me to take care of my people,” says Andrade. “You can teach anyone a task, but you can’t teach heart. Every single person here has heart, from the dishwasher to everyone in the front and back of the house. “In this business, people tell you there’s one way it’s always been done. At a young age, I learned that I don’t want others to just do it my way. I always want to improve and make them better, too. I want them to find who they are, their style, and then develop who they want to be. I have the long vision.” That vision for the future includes the success of the greater food community in the metro Phoenix. Citing inspiration from the notable Phoenix chefs he has worked for and who have helped put Phoenix on the map— Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco, Pane Bianco and Tratto; Charleen Badman of FnB; and Silvana Salcido Esparza of Barrio Café—Andrade’s optimistic enthusiasm for what’s to come for the local restaurant scene is palpable. He’s committed to honoring the opportunities he’s been given and those he’s worked hard to earn. “This community has grown differently from places like New York or Los Angeles,” says Andrade. “We
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all want to put the city on the map, to get attention from the major players. All the young chefs are looking at the area. “I’m not interested in being cutthroat. We have to work as a team. I’ve learned so much from these incredible chefs. They are my friends. They’re telling me and other young chefs, like Samantha Sanz of Talavera, TJ Culp of Restaurant Progress, Peter McQuaid at Elements and Bernie Kantak of The Gladly that the city is going to be left in our hands. It’s up to us to continue what they’re doing.” Andrade notes that even his setbacks have served to propel him further along in his career and one can’t help but feel buoyed by his passion. “The people who are used to always winning, when they experience failure, they might stop trying,” he says. “It’s either give up or try harder. The second place finisher… that person keeps working hard. They’ll never be complacent. I’m not scared of failing. I will never fail, because if I fail, I’ll learn from it.” Keep an eye on this rising star. There’s no stopping a young, talented chef who sees possibility where others see limits. ghostranchaz.com tempepublicmarket.com
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Cory McCloskey remembers quite fondly the first musical he ever saw performed live on a stage. He was about 11 years old when his elementary school class was invited to the neighboring high school’s dress rehearsal of “The Pajama Game” in his small home town of Millersburg, Penn. “It was kind of a sophisticated story for a fifth grader but I clearly remember a couple of the scenes,” says McCloskey before breaking into song. “Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes ...” McCloskey credits his interest in show business to the musical’s lead actor Hadley Brown. “His name alone makes him sound like some kind of a superstar or something,” says McCloskey, noting Brown portrayed the lead in “Bye Bye Birdie” the following year. “He was the captain of the football team, he did all of the school musicals and he was a really handsome guy. I remember walking back from that show and hearing all of the girls in my class singing, ‘We love you, Hadley, oh yes we do.’ I thought, ‘Man, if I can get a piece of that, this is for me.’” McCloskey has the chance to do so when he portrays the same character that, more than 45 years ago, started him on a trajectory to his current role as a meteorologist and television personality for FOX 10. He hopes that Brown, who has a winter home in Fountain Hills, will be in the audience just as he was all those years ago—bringing his story full circle.
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BRINGING BROADWAY TO THE VALLEY McCloskey will play Sid Sorokin in Scottsdale Musical Theater Company’s presentation of “The Pajama Game,” a comedy based on Richard Bissell’s 1953 novel “7½ Cents,” which tells the story a pajama factory where workers’ demands for a raise go unheeded. In the midst of the ordeal, love blossoms between the grievance committee head and the new factory superintendent. Scottsdale Musical Theater Company has carved a niche for itself by presenting shows that feature celebrity guest stars. Last year, “Days of Our Lives” and “The Nanny” star Charles Shaughnessy appeared in both “42nd Street” and “A Christmas Carol.” “A Different World” star Dawnn Lewis appeared in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” earlier this year. After a chance encounter with McCloskey, Scottsdale Musical Theater Company executive producer David Hock was eager to bring one of the Valley’s most recognizable and enthusiastic television personalities into the mix and the two decided that “The Pajama Game” checked all of the boxes. “It is the perfect summer show because it is so light-hearted and fun,” Hock says. “It allows you to escape for a couple of hours, not think about anything and just enjoy yourself. Not everything has to have a motive or change the world. There is something to be said for just being entertained.” Scottsdale Musical Theater Company has 10 performances of “The Pajama Game” scheduled July 11–21 at Tempe Center for the Arts, a venue that accommodates national tour sets with outstanding technical capabilities that allow the company to fully reflect the vibes of the show’s Broadway roots. “The set is going to be fantastic, the costuming will be great and it is just going to be a fun production,” says McCloskey, noting that Hock has given him flexibility to explore the character. “I am so grateful to have been offered this role.” McCloskey is especially drawn to “The Pajama Game” because of the evolution of the character he portrays. Sid Sorkin shows up as the new guy in town and is not particularly well-liked. He is the straight man in comedic situations that surround him and softens up over the course of the story.
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“John Raitt, who did this role on Broadway and also in the [1957] movie, was very athletic,” says McCloskey, noting that he is planning to lose a little weight prior to the performances to match the actor’s physique. “When he got on the stage, he just took it over. He had a really powerful presence. I do not really like to model myself after anyone but I will say that his approach to this particular role was cool. I am hoping that I can bring the same kind of energy to the role.”
WITNESSING HUMAN VERSATILITY McCloskey knows that some audience members will be a bit taken aback by seeing the guy who does the weather on the local news belting out tunes such as “Steam Heat” and “Hernando's Hideaway.” However, he believes it will also please them to see another side of someone they essentially welcome into their homes each morning. “I love to see somebody that I have watched on television or that I know from some other genre doing something else,” says McCloskey. For perceptive fans, It should come as no surprise that McCloskey can sing and act. McCloskey’s career actually started on the stage. After appearing in a few school plays and dinner theater performances, McCloskey moved to Philadelphia in his early 20s to pursue a career as a model for catalogs, newspapers and television commercials. “I thought that I could do more than that, so I acquired a manager for acting purposes,” McCloskey says. “She began sending me to New York for auditions. I liked the thrill of [attending] auditions and snagging the occasional role, but I did not want it badly enough to move my wife there.” McCloskey’s acting resume includes several children's theater performances, jingles for Acura and McDonald's, and a small role on the NBC soap opera “Another World.” “I made my living life like most New York actors do—having one gig but always looking for the next two,” McCloskey says. “My wife Mary Jane and I were cobbling our incomes together and knew that, if we wanted to settle our family down, one of us would have to make a move.”
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One evening while watching the weather report on the local news, McCloskey turned to his wife and said, “Honey, I think that I could do that job.” She suggested that he call the TV station, ask to speak with the meteorologist and find out how he got his job. The next day, McCloskey did just that and was advised to go back to college to pursue a degree. He followed that advice, then earned an internship at WGEM-TV in Quincy, Ill. “That put us on the road to what I do now,” says McCloskey, “I have been in the weather business for about 30 years now. Every once in a great while, I have been able to get back on the stage but the hours are tough.” At least once every year, McCloskey dusts off his acting chops and treats himself to a role in a local play, such as Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert. When Hock approached him about portraying Sid Sorkin in Scottsdale Musical Theater Company’s presentation of “The Pajama Game,” McCloskey thought the offer was just too good to refuse.
FROM STAGE TO SCREEN McCloskey believes that the audition processes and performances he experienced during his 20s gave him the confidence to achieve his on-screen dreams. “It certainly got me my first television weather job,” McCloskey says. “I was not over-confident during my audition, but that process seemed like just another performance in front of some people who I did not know.” McCloskey often speaks to kids about his career. One of their most frequent questions is the one he posed to that television meteorologist 30 years ago: “How can I do what you do?” He always advises them to get themselves in front of as many people as they can, as often as they can. “If it is time to give that oral report in class, jump up there first,” McCloskey says. “You know that you have got to do it anyway, so be the first one and have a little joke ready because people love to laugh. “Be in the musical, be in the band, be in the chorus, get on the debate team—whatever it is that will allow you to be in front of people. There is no substitute for just getting up there in front of people over and over and over again.” scottsdalemusicaltheater.com
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Bryan Church first visited Bartlett Lake with his brother during the summer of 1984. Back then, there were no boats, jets skis or restaurant on the lake. Like many regions of the Valley that are now extremely popular destinations, Bartlett Lake was not easily accessible to visitors 35 years ago due to a seven-mile stretch of unpaved road that provided the only access to the area. “When we were out there, these thoughts came into my head,” Church says. “It just hit me. All of a sudden, I started having this vision of how this marina could come together. I think God tapped me on the shoulder and said, 'Hey, Bryan, I have got a project for you to do.'” Church, who notes that he has not experienced anything else like that in his life, now owns and operates Bartlett Lake Marina—a popular recreation area in the Tonto National Forest. However, his journey to what he considers his calling in life is both surprising and inspiring.
DROPPING ANCHOR Church grew up in a small town called Avon Lake outside of Cleveland, Ohio. His childhood home was only about a quarter mile away from Lake Erie. “We grew up boating and hanging out on the lake,” Church explains. “It was just a recreational thing that we did, so going from a recreational boater at Lake Erie to a marina operator is a pretty big leap.” That is where Church believes that a little divine intervention came into play. He was working in the heating and air conditioning industry when, at 20 years old, a construction accident broke his back and left him paralyzed from the waist down. The incident was truly tragic, but it also changed the trajectory of Church’s life in a way that would eventually give Arizona a new landmark. “I followed the [Cleveland] Indians to Phoenix for spring training in 1982,” Church says. “I came back out here about six months later and have not left since. I realized that, if I was going to be sitting in a wheelchair 24/7, I might as well be somewhere comfortable.
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“Ohio’s weather is bad. You really have to bundle up in the wintertime. That was way more effort than I wanted to put into life.” After he had his vision of a marina at Bartlett Lake in 1984, Church wrote a letter to the Tonto National Forest. He received a response three months later inviting him to submit a bid. He surrounded himself with engineers and architects and, in November 1990, the Tonto National Forest awarded Church the contract to build and operate a marina at Bartlett Lake. “I was sitting in a wheelchair, I had no experience and no money and I was taking on a multi-milliondollar project,” Church says. “The whole thing is just insane when you think about it. I look at the project today and I do not have a clue how we ever did it. Now that I have got all of the knowledge on how to build this marina, I would probably be so overwhelmed that I would never be able to do it. It would be just too big and too massive to try.” Church not only tried, but also succeeded. He believes that ignorance and naivety were blessings in disguise because he never feared any of the inherent challenges of such an undertaking. Instead, he went in with an optimistic attitude—even as those challenges began appearing.
ROCKING THE BOAT “The biggest challenge we had was putting the financing together,” Church says. “We got awarded the permit right when the savings and loan crisis hit, so I had this beautiful permit in my hands with no way to finance it.” Church spent three years trying to put the financing together. During that time, he kept himself busy by developing the project and obtaining permits so that everything was in order once he found a way to pay for it. “I was eventually able to patchwork financing together through various people, but we were still struggling,” Church notes. “I met a guy up here in Carefree who really put us over the top. He ended up investing several million dollars into the project and we were able to get the marina built up to where it is today.”
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Church broke ground on Bartlett Lake Marina in October 1993. It finally opened to the public in 1995 and initially generated about $20,000 in revenue each month. Today, the marina generates at least that much money every weekend. When Bartlett Lake Marina is forced to close—as it was for a weekend in June because of the Mountain Fire—it is a substantial loss. “We have only been shut down about five or six times over the past 25 years,” says Church, noting wildfires and floods as the causes. “But those things are just part of the business. You can never factor those things into the equation.” Likewise, the lake level’s fluctuations also pose a problem as fewer people visit Bartlett Lake when levels are lower. Last year, the lake was down about 45 feet from full capacity. Church notes that perception is often much worse than reality though, as the lake is still plenty big to play on, even when the water is at below average levels.
SETTING SAIL Church believes there are few recreational activities, if any, that beat a day out on the lake. Families may go to a baseball game or movie where they will sit in four seats alongside one another in silence, or they can hop aboard a boat and truly bond with one another. “You are stuck together on this 20-foot piece of fiberglass for five or six hours,” Church explains. “Cellphones do not work out on the lake so you have to communicate with one another. Boating is an incredible family activity.” Family is important to Church. In fact, Bartlett Lake Marina is a family-run operation. Church owns and operates the marina with his brother, Eric, and his mother, Sarah. His nephew, Kyle, is responsible for many of the marina’s day-to-day operations, including its store and boat rentals.
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“My responsibility is pretty much just stirring the drink, making sure that bills get paid and invoices get done,” Church laughs. When Church recalls his initial vision for Bartlett Lake Marina, it looks uncannily similar to what exists today. The marina boasts a boatable surface area of 2,815 acres—more than Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake combined—as well as opportunities for shoreline camping, hiking, water skiing, fishing and more. Bartlett Lake Marina was essentially a work in progress until 2008. Although construction has been complete for more than 10 years now, the marina has constantly introduced new features to visitors, such as the full-service sit-down restaurant built in 2016. The marina’s latest feature is a cable that enables visitors to wakeboard without a boat. The cable sits about 20 feet above the water and runs between two towers that are about 500 feet apart. The system pulls wakeboarders back and forth along an area that includes obstacles and other elements. Church hopes to have the wakeboard cable up and running sometime this summer.
RISING TIDES Having grown up boating and enjoying life on the lake in Ohio, Church aspires to make boating more accessible to more people. He admits that owning a boat can be expensive. As the old adage goes, the two happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy a boat and the day they sell it. Bartlett Lake Marina is home to a boat club that allows members to go online, pick out a boat and enjoy a day out on the lake. Membership costs $995 to sign up plus $325 per month. Church estimates that members save an average of $50,385 over five years versus owning their own boat. Church also helps people with disabilities enjoy Bartlett Lake with his Day on the Lake program. Launched in 1996 in collaboration with Barrow Neurological Institute, the program uses adaptive equipment to make water skiing, jet skiing and kayaking possible for people whose disabilities would ordinarily prevent them from enjoying the lake in those ways.
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Over the past 35 years, Church’s vision for Bartlett Lake Marina has only gotten bigger—much like the boats themselves. “When we first started this thing back in 1990, the types of boats that were being sold were about 21 to 23 feet long,” Church says. “A 28foot boat was a pretty large boat back then. Now we have got 70-foot houseboats out there. I look at these boats and they just blow me away. It is crazy to see where technology has taken these things.” Church often recalls that first day during the summer of 1984 when he visited the lake at the end of those seven miles of unpaved road with his brother. “I have got a lot more perseverance than I ever thought I did,” he says. “That is pretty much what it has taught me—and to have faith in how things can work out. “Every time I am driving down Bartlett Dam Road and I see the lake for the first time, I thank God for trusting me with this project. It is still exciting for me 25 years later. I have been very blessed with the opportunity to do this.” bartlettlake.com
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Carefree resident Knoah Mohn has been involved in Boy Scouts since he was just a Cub in first grade. Now he is on the cusp of receiving his Eagle Scout rank thanks to a major renovation project in a somewhat unusual location: Cave Creek Memorial Cemetery which, despite the name, falls within the boundaries of the Town of Carefree. “I’ve been in scouting for what feels like my whole life,” says Knoah. “At first, I didn’t think I’d go all the way through with becoming an Eagle Scout, but my friends encouraged me. I had a lot of support from family and the Town of Carefree to accomplish what I did.” What makes the cemetery unique is that it is designated as a Pioneer Cemetery, meaning plots are not lined up in rows. Instead, people choose an area in which they’d like to be buried. Families often create entire plots, sometimes arranged in a circle. Headstones may be unorthodox; some are simple and some are grand. Loved ones leave mementos large and small to represent the character of the deceased—a rusty bicycle, beer cans, a train set, matchboxes. Over the years, the cemetery had become overgrown by brush. Trees were being choked by mistletoe and the site was in general disrepair, despite still being an active cemetery where residents of Cave Creek School District are eligible for interment.
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“When I first visited the site, I saw just desert, trees and bushes,” Knoah explains. “It didn’t even look like there was a cemetery there.” How did the Cactus Shadows junior arrive at such a project? He had a little help from a very special person: his grandfather, John Lassen. Lassen is a longtime resident of Carefree and happened to be a friend of Carefree Mayor Les Peterson. The two decided to pay a visit to the mayor’s office to find out where their community could use some help. “Knoah and his grandfather came in looking for projects around town that would be beneficial and meaningful,” says Mayor Peterson. “Kandace French Contreras, our town clerk, mentioned the cemetery and the fact that there are more than 30 veterans buried there. Knoah sparked to that.” After several site visits and meetings, Knoah settled on the idea of creating a dedicated pathway that would lead through the current plots and open up the way to planned future plots. He then worked on procuring donors and sponsors. Knoah’s Troop 15 Scout Master, Gil Lau, helped with paperwork and guided Knoah through the process of having his project approved by the Boy Scout council. “First, my grandfather and I went to stake it all out,” says Knoah. “We spray painted a line to mark the trail. It was about 300 feet. Double that amount for rocks to line each side and we calculated that we would need 600 feet of rock, which translated to two and a half tons of rock.” It seemed appropriate that Knoah and his grandfather were working together
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with rocks. When Knoah was a little boy, he and his grandfather painted rocks together and used them to create trail markers all over Lassen’s 17-acre property in Carefree. Now, they were working on a much grander scale, but still doing it together. “Ashley and Justin Myers of Foothills Granite agreed to donate the rock,” Knoah says. “It was amazing because, as it turns out, their dad, Barry Myers, is buried at the cemetery. I didn’t know about their personal connection.” The Myerses weren’t the only ones to pitch in for the project. Family, friends and scouting families past and present came out of the woodwork to lend a hand. Harrold’s Corral donated pizzas for the 50 people who showed up, providing much-needed food to volunteers who groomed cemetery heads, hauled brush, cut mistletoe from the trees, vacated and cleaned up two large rats’ nests using wheelbarrows, pitchforks, gloves, rakes and all manner of tools provided by Knoah’s stepdad, Mike Stockinger, and mom, Lesley Lassen. Knoah’s father, Doug, financed the required bathroom facilities for the crew. Mayor Peterson and Vice Mayor John Crane were on hand to oversee the work. Knoah organized the many adults and teens who turned up, providing clear direction to get the job done. “I was so nervous and stressed that morning, I couldn’t even eat,” says Knoah. “I looked at this huge group of people and split them right down the middle. I knew what needed to be done and had each group grading the other at the end. We even overcleaned, putting in over 200 man hours, but we finished quickly with so many volunteers.”
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His grandpa, John, couldn’t have been more proud. “I was impressed by Knoah’s organizational abilities,” says John Lassen. “I was also proud of his comfort level and confidence when speaking to and directing those who aided in completion of the enhancement of the cemetery. He did an excellent job. I’m very proud of him.” Mayor Peterson praised not only the results of Knoah’s efforts, but also the way in which the job was completed. “Knoah showed some real leadership and coordination. It was a wonderful contribution to the town and a wonderful development opportunity for Knoah as well. What he did has historical value for generations to come,” said Peterson. Ultimately, the project brought community and family together. “Something I always say is that, as a mom of two boys, the one thing I could do with them as a ‘boy thing’ was scouting,” says Lesley. “I wasn’t a camper, but I am now! I’m so proud of Knoah. I’m proud of him for going all the way through to Eagle Scout. It’s been a good experience.” Knoah took part in a special dedication ceremony on Memorial Day, where he presented the colors at the annual American Legion event to honor veterans buried at the cemetery. He still goes back periodically to tidy up the area and re-arrange any rocks that have been displaced. “I’m very proud of myself,” says Knoah. “I’m a natural procrastinator and my mom did a lot to keep me on track. The fact that I finally did it was good for me.”
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Wild Blueberry Coffeecake Muffins A quick and yummy breakfast that can be thrown together in a pinch, I always make wild blueberry coffeecake muffins the night before and serve them in the morning! Frozen wild blueberries are a smaller variety and are perfect for these muffins. They stay moist and delicious when you make them ahead of time. Don't worry about mixing in the blueberries too much—you don't want to smash them; simply fold them lightly.
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, softened 4 ounces (1/2 package) softened cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder dash of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh or frozen wild blueberries, unthawed Streusel Topping: 1/4 cup organic oats 1/2 cup organic flour 4 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, softened or melted 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon dash of salt
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tins with paper liners. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl and set aside. Add butter and cream cheese to bowl of electric mixer. Mix until creamy and add 1 cup of sugar. Beat well. Add the egg and continue to beat. Add vanilla, then dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated. Fold in the blueberries with a rubber spatula. Batter will be quite thick. Fold just until incorporated. Do not over-mix (batter will be purple-streaked). Using an ice cream or cookie scoop, portion batter into muffin liners. Writer and Photographer Kyndra Kelly
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Combine streusel topping ingredients in a separate bowl and mix until crumbly. Top unbaked muffins with streusel mixture. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature. Makes 12 muffins.
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