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Contributors Shelly Spence :: owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221 Amanda Christmann Larson :: editor/contributing Stephanie Maher Palenque :: contributing Donna Kublin :: contributing Tom Scanlon :: contributing Lynsi Freitag :: contributing Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers Loralei Photography Jamie Pogue Photography Jerri Parness Photography
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Table of Contents 08
Meet the Puehse Family
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Community
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Youth :: Cactus Shadows Football
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Gifts of the Musical Kind
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The Gift of the Past with Marshall Trimble
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Catching Up with Jeordie
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Three Galleries to Visit this Summer
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The Little College that Could
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Dining Guide
Meaghan’s Dream :: graphic artist
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Marketplace
Advertising Consultants Lisa Johnson :: 480-205-0246 lisa@imagesaz.com Jeff Penzone :: 623-341-0123 jeff@imagesaz.com
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Local Index
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Recipe :: Sweet Summertime Peach Cobbler
staff bio
Bryan Black
Contributing Photographer Becoming a photographer seemed a natural choice for Bryan Black. As
At one point, Sarah’s career moved the couple to Cancun, Mexico,
a young boy growing up in Northern Ireland, he was mesmerized by
and Bryan quickly discovered that, in order for him to be true to
the world as it appeared in the lens of his father’s old camera. Later
himself, he wanted to go beyond simply snapping photos and instead
on, Bryan attended Sunderland University in England, specifically to
delve into his own now-signature expressive art. Bryan’s eye for detail
study the technical aspects of his craft. It became a way for him to
and talent of catching the spirit of the moment is evident in the
connect with and understand the world around him.
photographs he takes.
One of his dreams had always been to photograph the Grand Canyon,
Recently the couple, who are now a trio with two-year-old daughter
so in 2004 he made his way to Arizona. There, while experiencing daily
Bella, created a business, Blackswan Photographers. “Photography,” he
the most incredible sunsets he’d ever witnessed, he met Cave Creek
says, “is more than documentation. It’s characterization, it’s defining a
native, Sarah Swan, whose own enchantment with the medium ignited
place and time. It’s storytelling … through my eyes.”
conversation between them … and thus diverted Bryan’s interest from
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welcome Editorial
Putting together this month’s magazine, I was captivated by the words of Official State Historian Marshall Trimble. “The ranchers, lawmen, even sports figures of the past paved the way for what we have today,” he told us. “We should never forget the past.” What struck me is that, each month, we are telling the stories of people who are paving the way for tomorrow’s generation. Whether they are young athletes, musicians, educators or simply hard-working friends and neighbors, these are the stories that will have built the history of our community in years to come. At ImagesAZ, we are grateful to our readers for making us a part of your lives each month. We are also grateful to our advertisers and supporters who allow us to share the stories that unite us all. Without our advertisers, the history we are making today would be lost. This month, please take special note of those businesses and organizations that support us, and support our community in doing so. Make it a point to visit those shops and restaurants and use the services they provide, and tell them that you appreciate them. We are looking forward to being a continued part of your lives for years to come, and your support – and theirs – means so much! Sincerely, Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221
The Gift of the Past with Marshall Trimball Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Bryan Black P. 34 ImagesAZ magazine is proud to be a member of:
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family Meet the Puehse Family If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email
Writer Lynsi Freitag Photographer Loralei Photography
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Why Carefree? “Because it’s Carefree.”
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peaking with the Puehse family is an experience. They are loud in volume, they are witty in nature, they are energetic in tone and they talk in concert. They are so in sync that their
words are said in unison rather than divergently.
Entrepreneur Mike, homeschooling mother Caryn, twin boys Nic and Tristan, 15, and sweet Natasha, 12, make up the self-described “modern gypsy family” of five who have been residing in Carefree since April. Why Carefree? “Because it’s Carefree,” they all say in harmony.
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Mike and Caryn are both from the same town in northern California but, as many people do, they went through life with many nearmeetings, but no actual encounters. Mike graduated from Chico State University with a degree in economics while Caryn followed her creative passion and went to beauty school, becoming a hair stylist.
As fate would have it, they met at a funeral. Caryn went to the funeral with her roommate, who happened to have been Mike’s roommate from college.
“I thought she was cute, but I had a girlfriend at the time,” says Mike. But a month later, Mike found himself single when they ran into one another again, and they began dating.
Engaged in Hawaii, Married in Malta The couple dated for two years when Mike decided to propose. Ever the romantic, he chose the big island to pop the question and had arranged for a photographer and videographer to capture the moment.
“I was so surprised. He’s sneaky,” Caryn teases as she explains how when they first arrived at the hotel, Mike wanted to go for a walk. When she offered to accompany him, he replied, “Don’t make the bathroom the only place I can go to get away from you.”
“I was trying to meet up with the photographer to go over the details,” defends Mike. “So I kept saying, ‘I’ll be back. Just give me a little air!’”
Some air was given and Mike took Caryn on that walk, carefully selecting which paths to take and which ones to avoid. At the end of the path, he proposed to her. Caryn replied with a resounding, “Yes!”
“She needs to make it because I have something special in
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“It was very romantic,” says Caryn.
Continuing his romantic streak, Mike envisioned getting married on the island of Malta, at the same church where his parents wed. It’s not just any church. They were wed at the Mosta Dome, which is the fourth largest Catholic dome church in the world.
Mike planned everything from afar, frequently utilizing ancient
my pocket for after
technologies such as a facsimile, to put together the wedding of
the performance!”
same church, by the same priest and with the same witnesses as his
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their dreams. They were indeed married on the same day, in the
parents were, just 33 years later.
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Starting a Family Breaking his romantic streak, Mike gave Caryn a compelling offer (in his opinion).
Ever the economist who decided that the math just didn’t add up when deciding to have a family, Mike offered to buy Caryn a Ferrari if the couple did not have children. It was an offer Caryn was able to refuse and the couple happily found themselves expecting. Though they both were delighted with the pregnancy, they were at odds over baby names.
As the name arguments continued, so did the pregnancy. Then one prenatal appointment ended with a sonogram showing two bouncing babies. It put an end to fighting over names and a beginning to sleepless nights.
Caryn quit her job because working on her feet while carrying twins proved impossible.
She couldn’t stand
after four months and was put on bed rest after six months. It was a tough pregnancy and, Caryn figured, she could manage twins if she could survive the pregnancy. That ended up being wishful thinking.
“The difficult pregnancy was just a warning of what having twins was going to be like,” says Caryn. “I didn’t sleep for six years. I ate standing up. They didn’t take naps. Then Natasha came along and she was the opposite. She would nap, sleep through the night, and read a book quietly.”
Despite being sleep-deprived, Caryn became very interested in homeschooling the kids. Between observing bullying in schools and wanting more flexibility for their growing family, it felt like the right decision. Mike supported the idea wholeheartedly.
Nic and Tristan are now ninth graders and Natasha is in sixth grade. All three prefer homeschooling over a traditional school experience, citing flexibility as one of the key benefits. They should know. These are kids who have developed entire careers outside of the “classroom.”
Tristan and Nic began a skateboarding career at the age of five.
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Mike would videotape the duo doing complex
tricks and post them to YouTube. The boys almost immediately became an Internet skateboarding
sensation.
They
have
appeared on World News with Katie Couric, ABC’s Nightline, the Ellen DeGeneres Show twice, and CNN. Their videos have drawn more than 13 million viewers and they had sponsors, such as Nike, Gatorade and Sony, before they even turned 8 years old.
Their future was essentially planned for them as they became clear contenders for going pro and competing in the X-Games. Their Internet fame opened other doors, including
travelling
internationally
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demos and their own feature family movie, “Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega!”
Then one day while they were staying at the Carefree Resort, Tristan turned to Nic and said, “I don’t want to skateboard anymore.”
“I was so surprised,” says Nic. “I just asked him, ‘What are you talking about? We have been doing this for 6 years.’”
But Tristan made up his mind and Nic relented, deciding to quit skateboarding as well. Almost immediately after they put their skateboards down, they picked up tennis racquets. The things that Nic and Tristan enjoyed about skateboarding – going fast and the creativity – were lacking in their new sport, which is regimented and full of repetition. For the two boys, this has resulted in a challenge that they can’t wait to take on.
“I give them a lot of respect for starting something different,” says Mike. “They were at the top of their sport in skateboarding and willing to start at the bottom of a completely new sport.”
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All three have received their first tennis sponsorships from the clothing company Athletic DNA and their Twitter handle “@PuehseTennis� has nearly 50,000 followers.
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was
interested
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skateboarding, but found a passion for tennis once she stepped on the court. Now all three of the Puehse kids train four to five hours a day, five to six days a week and are quickly making a name for themselves in a sport they started just 18 months ago. All three have received their first tennis sponsorships from the clothing company Athletic DNA and their Twitter handle “@ PuehseTennis” has nearly 50,000 followers.
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homeschooling,” says Caryn. “It’s a real lifestyle change and allows us the time and flexibility to support our kids’ passions and interests.”
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Connect with Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce Whether you are new to the neighborhood or are looking for fun ways to connect to the pulse of the community, the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce has opportunities to network, learn and create friendships. Join chamber members throughout the month of August. August 14 – Can you handle the heat? Come on down to National Bank of Arizona for a fun “Fiesta and Business Building” mixer Wednesday, August 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at National Bank of Arizona,7202 E. Carefree Drive in Carefree. Refreshments will be provided, along with raffles and lots of prizes! Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. The public is welcome. August 20 – If mid-day is more
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Profitable Opportunities with Empowering Results (POWER) Lunch Tuesday, August 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tap Haus, 6900 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek. This educational lunch and learn series is a great opportunity to become more knowledgeable on issues that affect small businesses. Learn how to grow your business and keep it growing. Lunch provided by the Tap Haus. Cost of POWER Lunch is $20, and includes lunch. Reservations are requested. Please call 480-488-3381. August 27 – The second evening mixer of the month will be held Tuesday, August 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We will focus on a non-profit of our community. This month we are honoring the Foothills Food Bank at their new location at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive. The Foothills Food Bank is celebrating their 25th year in the community, and we are excited to donate part of the evening’s proceeds back to the Foothills Food Bank. Refreshments will be served, and raffles and prizes will be awarded. The cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. August 29 – The chamber will present a great business-building opportunity with a very knowledgeable guest speaker Thursday, August 29 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. We are excited to have Heather Carter, our District 15 Representative to speak about current issues that may affect small businesses. The public is welcome to attend. Breakfast will be provided by Harold’s Corral. Cost is $6 for members, $10 for non-members. 480-488-3381 www.carefreecavecreek.org
Try a Little Culinary Adventure with the Chalkboard Pig at Bryan’s BBQ The Chalkboard Pig has arrived at Bryan’s BBQ, 6130 E. Cave Creek Rd., for the adventurous eater. Chef Bryan Dooley has created a monthly item for the eater who likes to try the out-of-theordinary experience. “You spend so much time trying to figure out what people are going to like, but every once in a while you want to throw something out there that is a little more challenging but still really tasty,” said Bryan, “so I came up with the
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people who are looking for a different experience and love Bryan’s BBQ.” The pig will be displayed with the monthly item as guests arrive. The first item is Root Beer Braised Pig’s Ear and Fried Green Tomato Sandwich topped with Pickled Sun Choke Slaw. It will be available until the end of August since Bryan is closing the last week of July and first week of August. Hope you get a chance to try it - everyone has loved it in the test! A new item will appear in September www.bryansbarbecue.com
Desert Foothills Youth Theater Earns National Recognition Desert Foothills Youth Theater has set the stage for young actors and backstage talent to earn national recognition. Three National Youth Arts Awards and 10 nominations were earned by local performers for roles they performed in the past year. Mason Reeves won a National Youth Arts Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of the Leading Player in “Pippin.” Spencer Claus won an NYA for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Charlemagne in “Pippin.” Katrine Bjerg was the only winner in the category for Best Hair & Makeup Design, which she won for her work on Disney’s “Aristocats Jr.” In addition, DFT Youth Theater received the following 10 nominations: Lead Actor: Mon Bejar as Aladdin in “Aladdin, Jr.” Lead Actress: Emma Smith as Jasmine in “Aladdin, Jr.” Supporting Actress in a Musical: Devon Prokopek as
Catherine in “Pippin” Supporting Actress in a Musical: Hannah Rose as Fastrada in “Pippin” Supporting Actor (Junior Division): Spencer Claus as Jafar in “Aladdin, Jr.” Supporting Actress (Junior Division): Josie Brzenk as Iago in “Aladdin, Jr.” Featured Actress (Junior Division): Madison McConville as Roquefort in “The Aristocats” Ensemble: “Pippin” Ensemble: “Aladdin, Jr.” Set Design: Abbie Reed for “Pippin” Desert Foothills Theater has earned another award in the form of a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Scottsdale Cultural Council. These grants, totaling $10,000 are both for general operating support for the organization. “We are always thrilled when funders recognize the wonderful growth DFT has experienced the past few years, appreciate the strong support from our community and show confidence in our ability to provide strong financial stewardship of the funds,” said Meribeth Reeves, DFT managing director.
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Develop a Child’s Love for Music with Free Violin Lessons Christ Anglican Church in Carefree announces first-level violin lessons for children ages 7–12 years old who wish to learn more about music. The course is a part of an expanding family music program that began last year under the direction of Fr. Steven Dart. Laya Field, a classically trained violinist and opera singer who began playing the violin at the age of eight, is the course instructor. According to Field, the new course for young beginners will be based on concepts and teaching theory drawn from Kato Havas, and the Suzuki Method. Free classes take place each Saturday from 10 – 11:30 a.m., August 3 – December 7, at the Dorothy McGinnis Hall of Christ Anglican Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Road, one half mile north of the corner of Carefree Hwy. and Cave Creek Rd. in Carefree. Instrument rentals are not included, but a limited number of scholarships are available. Music program donations are accepted. In addition, class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call for enrollment information. Private, advanced courses are also available. 480-993-6147
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Saddle Up Gallery Hosts Hidden Talent Art Classes If you have always wanted to learn to paint, now is the time. With Marless Fellows, owner and Western artist for Saddle Up Gallery, you can create a masterpiece in just three hours. Saddle Up Gallery offers fun and engaging classes taught by professional artists. Each class will guide you through the ins and outs of creating your very own masterpiece. Classes will be held at 6140 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek in the studio next to Saddle Up Gallery in the Las Tiendas Center Wednesday evenings, August 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. According to Fellows, “I wanted to give a twist on the new trend of creating a masterpiece in just three hours. My classes will give students an understanding of colors and how an artist develops an eye for color and shape. We will be creating everything from horses to wildlife, pottery, birds and even my famous roosters and donkeys.” Classes are meant to build friendship and artistic encouragement. No matter what level of artist you are, you will leave with a finished masterpiece. Guests may bring wine, beer and soft drinks. Grab some snacks and toast to an evening of fun. Fellows provides it all: canvas, brushes, paints, easels, aprons and encouragement - the masterpiece is all yours! Individual classes are $45 per class. Birthdays, groups and corporate events are priced separately. Starting in September, Fellows will be opening Hidden Talents Art Classes in the little red brick house on the hill behind her gallery. In the fall, classes will be held on an additional evening and on Saturday mornings. www.saddleupgallery.com
Winger Tapped as President and CEO of Foothills Community Foundation The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF), a 501(c)(3) umbrella organization supporting six cultural, education and community outreach programs in Scottsdale, Cave Creek and Carefree, announced the appointment of Chris Winger as president and CEO. A Cave Creek resident, Winger’s career spans more than 15 years in senior professional management of both private and non-profit organizations, including the 15th largest Rotary Club in North America based in Sacramento, where she served as the club’s executive director. In her new role with FCF, Winger will be responsible for managing and developing FCF staff and ensuring the continuity and growth of all FCF programs and activities, including the award-winning Desert Foothills Theater; FCF scholarships and teacher grants and other educational support provided by Partners in Education; the popular Mind Quest lecture series; the important Desert Awareness programs; youth and family support through Caring Communities; and the many community-based programs and activities for seniors, youth and families at the Holland Community Center. FCF also announced the following leadership appointments for 2013-2014: • Karen Mackiewicz, current FCF executive director, will concurrently be moving into a new senior role of managing director of operations and community programs. Au gus t 2013
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• Meribeth Reeves will continue to serve as managing director of Desert Foothills Theater and also serve as an integral part of the new FCF management team. • John Arant is the incoming chair of FCF. A former U.S. Naval Officer and Vietnam veteran, he joined the board of FCF three years ago and has been active for many years in non-profit organizations serving children and seniors. • Bert Castrowill serve as FCF’s new vice chair. The president and CEO of the Arizona Zoological Society/Phoenix Zoo since February 2008, he has been an active member of two national and one university boards. “I am excited to join such a dynamic organization,” Winger said. “FCF is blessed to have the support of dedicated staff, members, volunteers, donors, program participants and an engaged board of directors, and we look forward to continuing to provide the Foothills Community with high quality cultural, educational and community programs and services.” www.azfcf.org 480-488-1090
North Valley Symphony Orchestra Auditions If you have ever dreamed of sharing your instrumental musical talent on stage, now is the time. North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) is pleased to announce audition dates for the upcoming 2013-14 season, for both adult and youth orchestras. NVSO has two orchestras for youth: the NVSO Youth Orchestra, and the NVSO Symphonettes. The Symphonettes focuses on providing beginning to intermediate string players with an ensemble experience, and does not require an audition. The youth orchestra focuses on providing a year-round district honor orchestra-level experience. Highly skilled Youth Orchestra members are also given the opportunity to audition for the adult orchestra. The auditions for both adults and youth will be in Anthem: • Adult Orchestra -- Saturdays, August 3 and 10 • Youth Orchestra – Saturdays, August 31 and September 7 Please contact Music Director Kevin Kozacek to schedule your audition. conductor@northvalleysymphony.org 623-980-4628
Cave Creek Pro Rodeo Gives Back After a very successful 2013 event, the Cave Creek Pro Rodeo (CCPR) Committee announces their board-nominated 2013 charitable recipients. Over $7,000 has been distributed back into the community to the following organizations: • 4-H Desert Hills Wranglers • Foothills Food Bank • Veterans Medical Leadership Council through the Wrangler National Patriot Program • AZ Chapter, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in memory of Lindsay Gara • Outdoor Experience for All
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• Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship • Boy Scout Troop #124 In addition to the above-mentioned charities, the CCPR Committee quickly raised over $1,000 by matching individual contributions to honor the 19 fallen hot shot firefighters who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill fire. “We are extremely proud to be in the position to give back to our community,” said Casale during the awards ceremony. “To date, this is the largest contribution recorded by our association, and it truly reflects our membership’s spirit of volunteerism. Volunteerism is the greatest thing you can do for your community and these donations bring us full circle in our mission.” www.cavecreekprorodeo.com
August 6 John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Jazz guitar ace and singer John Pizzarelli joins with his wife, Jessica Molaskey, a jazz-wise Broadway singer who “… deconstructs songs with a subtle but devastating psychological acuity” (New York Times) in two brilliant cabaret-styled shows August 6 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. Tickets range from $27.50–$42.50. www.mim.org 602-478-6000
August 9, 10 La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados (The Recycled Orchestra) Founded in 2008, La Orquesta de Instrumentos Reciclados de Cateura (The Recycled Orchestra) is already inspiring people around the world with their life-changing story, astonishing musical instruments made from landfill trash and heart-warming performances. Never before seen in the United States, this youth orchestra will make their US debut with two concerts at the MIM Music Theater as part of a weeklong artist residency at the Musical Instrument Museum. Join this unique group for a musical concert for two evenings, August 9 and 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets range from $22.50 to $42.50. Family Day with the Recycled Orchestra will be held August 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come celebrate the spirit of innovation and the power of music embodied by the young musicians of the Recycled Orchestra from Paraguay! Listen to these amazing young artists perform on their instruments made from trash, make an instrument from recycled materials and pick up a Seek ’n’ Find Activity Guide for a self-guided tour of MIM’s most outstanding instruments created from repurposed materials. Help Ear Candy collect instruments for students in need; learn about recycling from the City of Phoenix; tell us what you love about music, MIM and the Recycled Orchestra; and decorate MIM with recycled-paper instruments.
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Don’t miss the fun! No additional charge. Free with museum admission. Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix. www.mim.org 602-478-6000
August 16, 17 Desert Foothills Youth Theater Auditions: Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr. Desert Foothills Youth Theater will be holding auditions for their no-cut production of Disney’s “Little Mermaid Jr.” All actors ages 8-14 who preregister for the audition online before the limit (40 actors) is reached will be cast in the production. Auditions are for role placement only and will be held August 16 and 17. All details about the audition requirements and how to sign up for audition times may be found at the Desert Foothills Theater website. www.desertfoothillstheater.org. 480-488-1981
August 15 Love your Home, Love your Life You and your home are intimately linked by subtle energy fields and vibrations. Join certified Feng Shui practitioner Ro Rusnock at the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek and become aware of the subconscious messages you receive from your environment and how you can enhance your life and your home to create an environment that will help create peace, prosperity and wellness in all areas of your life. The free program will be held August 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. Ro Rusnock is a certified Feng Shui practitioner with the Western School of Feng Shui and owner of Elements and Energy. Seating is limited. Please register. 480-488-2286 www.dfla.org
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August 16 National Concierge Association Affiliate Showcase Join the National Concierge Association (NCA) August 16 for the 15th Annual Affiliate Showcase August 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Carefree Resort and Conference Center. The NCA consists of both professional concierge and hospitality partners. The NCA is eager to share the affiliate showcase during the conference with residents of the local community, and will feature over 30 tables that highlight both local and national businesses. From adventure tours to restaurants, train rides, transportation, and hotels, it is the ideal time to stop by and find exciting things to do throughout Arizona or during your next getaway! Admission is free. www.ncakey.org www.ncakey.org/arizona www.carefree-resort.com
August 17 Harvest the Desert at Desert Awareness Park A third desert harvest workshop on desert edibles is being offered by the Desert Awareness Committee of the Foothills Community Foundation Saturday, August 17 beginning at 8 a.m. at Desert Awareness Park, at the corner of Cave Creek and Vermeersch Roads in Cave Creek. This event is part of the edible and medicinal desert series offered by the Desert Awareness organization, which provides programs for all CCUSD fourth grades, stewardship for Desert Awareness Park and community-wide programs on sustainable desert living. This harvest involves techniques for gathering and preparing prickly pear fruits (tunas), Mormon tea and jojoba nuts. Participants will get to taste mesquite cookies, jojoba nuts, prickly pear juice and Mormon tea. Gather at the Desert Heritage Center, across the wash from the first parking lot. Handicapped parking is available on the far side of the wash. A $3 donation per person is requested. 480-488-1090 Au gus t 2013
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August 26 Learn About Butterflies at Butterfly Wonderland Butterfly Wonderland, located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale offers Life Cycle of a Butterfly workshop August 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. to educate guests about some of Butterfly Wonderland’s tropical butterflies fluttering around in the magnificent rainforest conservatory. Hosted by Director of Education Adriane Grimaldi, guests will learn not only about the tropical butterflies, but also about the 334 species of butterflies found in Arizona including snouts, swallowtails, queens, monarchs and more! Guests will also be taught about the life cycle of these incredible insects from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis, and then to butterfly as they go through the transformation process. The class will also include tips about where to see butterflies in Arizona, suggested books for learning more about butterfly gardening and handson butterfly examples. Handouts will be provided. Grimaldi’s background includes leading butterfly walks with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum as well as building her own butterfly garden that has attracted 31 different species of butterflies. Her backyard garden is listed as a National Wildlife Habitat by National Wildlife Federation. She is also a butterfly photographer and has participated on butterfly safaris to Central Mexico to see the overwintering monarchs. Cost is $15 for those with founder’s memberships or annual passes, and $20 for the general public. 480-951-2100 ext. 224 www.butterflywonderland.com
August 27 Come West! Free Land!
Learn about the true grit that homesteaders had to settle in the Cave Creek Mining District, the trials of such a remote location and what that barbed wire was really used for at the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek August 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn more of the entrepreneurial spirit and vision that sets Cave Creek apart from many other Arizona towns yesterday and today. Discover what makes Cave Creek’s personality unique! Presented by Evelyn Johnson, executive director of the Cave Creek Museum. Seating is limited. Please register. 480-488-2286 www.dfla.org
August 31 Watch How Phoenix Cooks in August!
Where can you find more than 50 of the hottest local chefs and restaurants all under one roof? The 9th Annual Phoenix Cooks! Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale will be the place to be Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is sure to “Ignite Your Appetite” as well as the appetites of more than 3,000 Valley foodies
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Each year, Phoenix Cooks serves as a convenient and exciting way to taste the signature dishes of restaurants including Maestro’s, Prado at the Montelucia, A Different Pointe of View, Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch, The Buttes and deseo at Westin Kierland. For a flat ticket price, one can peruse the expansive ballroom filled from wall to wall with vendors from the hottest eateries in the Valley. In addition to booths where one can get tastes and samples of delicious dishes, there will be more than 30 wine, beer and mixology sampling booths providing creations sure to please. After sampling some out-of-this-world dishes, go home with the skills and techniques to make some new creations! Expert chefs will be on hand demonstrating on stage and in classroom settings so attendees can have a “take home” and create something special on their own. Possibly the best part of the day is that proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Eat well, acquire new skills, and help others at the same time! Bring the entire family and enjoy a day unlike any other in the Valley. www.phoenixcooks.com
September 1 Harold’s 16th Annual Hawaiian Luau
If you can’t escape the heat this Labor Day weekend, a Hawaiian Luau in Cave Creek may be exactly the kind of get away you need to celebrate the end of summer. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is hosting its 16th Annual Hawaiian Luau, featuring a pig roast luau buffet, Ka’ea Mauna Lani Hawaiian Luau Dancers, a reggae performance by Grantman & the Island Beat, a limbo and hula contest, face painting, lei-making, Hawaiian vendors, drink specials and more. Danny “Maui Dan” Piacquadio, Harold’s Corral’s co-owner, says the restaurant’s luau is one of the most popular events of the year. “We have a ton of fun transforming our Western bar into a Hawaiian setting. You won’t find many other places in town where you can watch a thrilling Fire Knife Dance, participate in a limbo contest and feast on traditional Hawaiian cuisine,” Piacquadio said. Because last year’s event sold out, guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. Gates open at 6 p.m., followed by a Hawaiian buffet at 6:30 p.m., which includes succulent roast pork, smoked mahi mahi, a shrimp/ seafood casserole, herb-roasted chicken, teriyaki steak and other traditional Hawaiian cuisine. A Hawaiian band will also begin performing outside. The luau show begins at 7:30 p.m. Ka’ea Mauna Lani Hawaiian Luau Dancers will perform authentic Hawaiian Luau dances including the traditional Fire Knife Dance. At 8:30 p.m., Grantman & the Island Beat perform reggae music inside. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. Open seating is first come/first served. Tickets are $25 per adult and $12 for children 12 and under. Larger parties can purchase a 10-top VIP table for $275 which includes a front row table, cocktail service and complimentary Hawaiian gift. 480-488-1906 www.haroldscorral.com Au gus t 2013
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youth Cactus Shadows Football Writer Tom Scanlon Photographer Jamie Pogue
The ultimate goal is to get as many kids in program and affect those kids.
Last fall the Cactus Shadows High football team took a bus ride up north to take on Prescott High. The two teams put on an offensive show that may never again be matched in Arizona high school football. The final score was 63-49, eyebrow-raising enough but not entirely extraordinary. What made this game historic was the way both teams got there. For starters, Bryce Kinsler, a senior starting his third season for Cactus Shadows, heaved the ball downfield 60 times, completing 37 passes for a state record 639 yards. He did have two interceptions, but, hey, when you throw the ball five dozen times, a few are bound to end up in enemy hands. Oh, and Kinsler passed for six touchdowns. The funny thing is: Cactus Shadows lost the game. Prescott scored nine touchdowns, even though home team quarterback Nick Rock tossed the ball only eight times, with five
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completions. Rock didn’t need to throw the ball, as he simply handed the ball 30 times to Brady Mengarelli. The running back took off for a ridiculous 419 yards. The kid was clearly good, as he rushed for more than 300 yards in two other games last year, topping 200 yards a total of five times out of 11 games. But still, 419 yards? “Our defense was pretty bad, last year,” Cactus Shadows coach Greg Davis said, with a touch of a groan. “And has been for a couple years.” Davis returns for his third year of coaching the Falcons, following two 3-7 seasons. He will try to bring back the magic of the 15-0 state championship season of 2006, though he would surely settle for the 11-1 finish in 2009. The last two seasons, Davis pretty much gave the keys to the family car to Kinsler, who responded by throwing the ball around with pinpoint accuracy en route to setting the state record for career passing yardage. Number 12 will not be back at Cactus Shadows this year, as he has graduated and enrolled at Arizona State University. While the great high school quarterback is gone for sure, Davis hopes that the horrid defense also will not return. The coach feels that defensive woes were a combination of not having a defensive coordinator and simply not enough kids on the team. Last year, the football team had only 25 players. That’s 11 starters and 14 backups. Davis relied on the starters to play both ways, and that’s what wore down the defense, he says. “Most of the teams we played against dressed at least 50,” Davis noted. This season, it looks like Davis will hit that magic number, with 50 kids trying out for the varsity team – exactly double last year’s turnout. “We’re starting spring ball with the platoon system, 25 on offense, 25 on defense,” said Davis, a 1995 graduate of Scottsdale Christian. “For the last few years, I’ve wanted the kids to only play on one side of the ball. This is the first year we’ve had the numbers to try that.” In addition to keeping the best players from wearing out, Davis said it simply gives him the chance to get more kids in the game, as Au gus t 2013
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“Live every day like it’s your last. Play every down like
well as give them intensive coaching. “The main reason I wanted to go platoon from the get-go is it’s more opportunity to get kids out, and the more lives you can affect and help them become men of character. The ultimate goal is to get as many kids in program and affect those kids.”
it’s your last. Demonstrate unmatched character, discipline, toughness and academic excellence every day.”
Helping him make a positive impact will be his new defensive coordinator, Darin Robidoux, a coach at Colorado Mesa University for 17 years. “His knowledge already has been extremely impressive,” Davis said, with summer practice yet to begin. “The kids are excited, and I think we’re going to be a lot better on the defensive side.” Returning players on defense include Nathan Brockman, who had 81 tackles (including 59 solos) as a junior last year, leading the team; Tanner Buchert, who had 33 tackles; and Emeka Esemonu, who had three interceptions last year, his junior season. On offense, don’t expect the pass-crazy attack of the last three years. Davis wants to go “ground and pound,” relying on the big kids to knock back the line of scrimmage. “I definitely think this team is as strong as the offensive line,” the coach said. “We’ve got a good
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group of offensive linemen, and we’re looking for them to lead us.” Senior Brad Souva, a 6-foot-1, 265-pounder, will likely anchor the line at center, though he may play guard. Fellow senior and three-year starter Nate Covert, at 6-foot-2, 250 pounds, will like up next to Souva. The running game will feature Joe Kuhlmann, compact at 5-8, 185 pounds. Last year, he rushed 27 times for 63 yards and caught 16 passes for 226 yards. “Joe is one of our featured players, and we’re depending on him to step up as a senior and get some positive yardage,” Davis said. “He played slot receiver for us last year, and was a big part of our passing game. With the more downhill running game, he’s definitely excited about it. He’s done a real good job of getting in the weight room and getting stronger and faster.” At quarterback, junior Payton Ringwald and sophomore Mike Maloney are battling for the starting job. And as for the Arizona single game and career passing yardage record holder? Bryce Kinsler has retired from football. “Bryce told me from get go he had no desire to play college football,” his high school coach recalled. “He always wanted to go to ASU and just be a student, take in the college atmosphere. But he’s training youth quarterbacks around Cave Creek.” Without Kinsler, the Cactus Shadows Falcons will try to find a new identity this month. After two months of conditioning and seven-on-seven “passing league” competition, practice in pads begins August 5, followed by the season opener on August 30, a home game against Glendale’s Kellis High. Davis hopes the 2013 team will live up to “The Falcon Creed”: “Live every day like it’s your last. Play every down like it’s your last. Demonstrate unmatched character, discipline, toughness and academic excellence every day.” www.cactusshadowsfootball.com Au gus t 2013
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Gifts of the When I started out to write this story, I knew that a remarkable
“We are very blessed,” said Jacqueline. “Gabrielle has a great
girl won the North Valley Symphony Orchestra’s (NVSO’s)
ability, works really hard, and has a lot of self-discipline, plus
competition for a $5,000 handmade violin, but in doing my
she really enjoys it. Her private teacher, Claire Gordon, has
research what I uncovered was even more remarkable.
provided her with encouragement, guidance and challenges.”
At 14, Anthem resident Gabrielle Lorenc has been playing
The gifted violin comes at a perfect time. “My teacher says
violin nine years. Confident and professional, she is the concert
I’m at a level where most students I compete against have
master for the North Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra, and
a higher quality instrument, and not having that higher
also plays in the second violin section in the North Valley
quality instrument was holding me back in certain areas,”
Symphony Adult Orchestra. Gabrielle’s resume includes
said Gabrielle. “Plus, Lauren and I are practicing with an
performing at church every week, performing as part of the
ensemble this summer and it really adds to the sound.”
pit orchestra for Musical Theatre of Anthem’s production of “Peter Pan,” and previously with the West Valley Youth
The application process to win the violin, offered by
Orchestra and ProMusica Arizona Youth Orchestra.
Summerford to members of North Valley Symphony Orchestra’s (NVSO’s) Symphonettes and Youth Orchestra,
I met with Gabrielle, her sister and fellow musician Lauren
consisted of composing answers to five essay questions,
Harris, 17, her parents, Jacqueline and Piotr, and her
obtaining a letter of recommendation from outside the NVSO
brothers, Jakub and Sebastian, both 13. Everyone was
organization, and auditioning in front of a panel of judges.
excited about Gabrielle’s accomplishment and the violin. “Having a handmade violin is an amazing gift,” said Gabrielle.
I was treated to hearing the piece that Gabrielle performed for
“We can feel and hear the difference right away; the sound is
her audition, played on her beautiful new instrument. It was
strong, the tone fantastic, and it is really beautiful to look at.”
wonderful. She plans a long career in violin performance and plans to continue teaching violin, which she does currently.
Lauren is especially excited: “Winning the instrument allows
Lauren teaches viola as well.
my family to sell Gabrielle’s current violin and my viola, and use that money to buy me a handmade viola from local luthier, Jody
Reflecting on my visit with the Lorenc family, I was struck by
Summerford, who donated the instrument. It is a double blessing.”
several things. Beyond Gabrielle’s commitment to mastering the violin, it seemed to me that a key ingredient in her success
Gabrielle’s interest in the violin began when she was 5 years
is the supportiveness of her family. Everyone is committed
old. She watched a DVD of a concert that Lucia Micarelli
to each other’s success. Her parents did not come from a
played in, and she really loved watching her play. “I thought it
musical background, yet they have provided an environment for
would be an interesting talent to develop,” she said, “and my
Gabrielle and Lauren that encourages them to be eager to learn
sister Lauren felt the same way, so we started together.” Prior
and to flourish. And it is a family affair, Piotr is a member of the
to that time, there were no other musicians in the family. “I am
NVSO board, and Jacqueline works behind the scenes, feeding
now thrilled that I did start, and that my parents have always
troops during long board meetings, doing some data entry, and
supported me in learning this unique and inspiring instrument.”
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A strong foundation at home is an important start, but to advance musically their further development required performing with others, both in ensembles and orchestras. They are home-schooled, which has enabled them to do what they do and to go as far as they have, but they needed the right group situations to help them grow musically. Fortunately, NVSO has dedicated musicians who volunteer to work with young people, passing on the gift of music to the next generation. The organization provided the experience of learning new music, practicing with ensembles and orchestras, and creating performance opportunities. Begun last summer, NVSO has just completed its first season. “The basic premise of the orchestra is to focus on three areas: standard orchestral repertoire, community access through low ticket prices, and educational integration to provide upcoming string students a group in which to participate that will help launch them into further studies at college and beyond,” said Kevin Kozacek, artistic director. “NVSO performed three concerts this last season,” said Kozacek. “At each of the concerts we included the youth groups as well, in order to introduce them to the community. I was extremely pleased with our first season, which included some very tricky and technically challenging music. The members did an exceptional job.” The repertoire included a wide variety of standard orchestral pieces that the members love to study and play, and the audience recognizes, including Brahms’ “Academic Overture,” Rosinni’s “Overture to the Marriage of Figaro,” Gershwin’s “American in Paris,” Dvorak’s “8th Symphony,” and Beethoven’s “Romance in F” with guest artist Diane Sullivan from the Phoenix Symphony. “I am very excited about our youth component, which is open to youth of all ages, and the fee structure is very low in order to allow any student to participate,” said Kozacek. The Symphonettes focus on providing beginning to intermediate string players with an ensemble experience, and the youth orchestra focuses on providing a district honor orchestra-type experience throughout the year. NVSO ended the concert season with about 25 members in the youth orchestra, and 15 members of Symphonettes. They expect those numbers will double this upcoming season.
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Gabrielle loves performing with NVSO, and she especially loves the conductors who have taught her a great deal. “Gabrielle is the perfect recipient for this violin award,” said Kozacek. “She has worked hard to improve her technical capabilities, and it showed in her audition. She is also a great young lady, already teaching lessons to other young violin students, and volunteering at her church.” Local luthier, Jody Summerford graciously agreed to provide a new instrument each season as an incentive for the NVSO youth program. NVSO will hold a competition each spring season, with the opportunity for the winner to then participate with the adult orchestra in concert. I came to realize that the ability to be a good musician is a gift, but it needs four additional gifts to fully manifest: individual commitment and joy in learning; family support and encouragement, including a learning environment and an excellent teacher; community support in the form of musicians willing to share their time and talents, performance opportunities and audience; and those willing to go the extra mile, a perfect example being Jody Summerford. Gabrielle’s achievement in winning the award is remarkable. She looks forward to not only performing with the violin, but having it in her family for the rest of her life. “It will be passed on to the first child to reach this level, and who will know not only how to care for it, but also appreciate the overall blessing that this quality of instrument will bring.” Gabrielle is already thinking of her role in passing on the gift of music, and this to me is the most remarkable of all. North Valley Symphony Orchestra www.northalleysymphonyorchestra.org 623-980-4628 conductor@northvalleysymphony.org The Symphonettes and youth orchestra rehearse Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Membership fee is $50 per semester. The Youth Orchestra will perform at the four adult orchestra concerts this season, and ‘youth-only’ concerts (Symphonettes and Youth Orchestra) a few times a year. NVSO concerts will continue to have a $5 ticket price, meeting their mission to attract community and provide an affordable concert experience. Youth-only concerts will be free to the public. Concert dates: • October 19 – Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique and Saint Saens Danse Macabre, which will feature Gabrielle as a soloist. • December 14 – Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, and Mozart’s Toy Symphony. • March 8 – Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony and Haydn’s Cello Concerto, featuring youth performer Marcie Kolacki. • May 17 – Hanson’s 3rd Symphony and Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite *Youth-only concerts in December and May Au gus t 2013
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The Gift of the Past
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has brought history into our classrooms, libraries and living rooms since 1977. In the early 1850s, a young man named John Mackey was chasing a dream. He’d left his hardscrabble roots as an Irish immigrant in New York, where his father died early on and his mother struggled to survive. He dropped out of school at an early age, apprenticed as a shipwright and sailed off to California. As with many of his contemporaries, it was tales of gold that lured Mackey. He had an insatiable wanderlust in his early days, and a yearning for excitement and riches that drove him to toil away long hours in mines for a pittance. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Mackay was thrifty with his earnings. He was also smart and honest. His hard work and sound judgment earned him respect and positions of authority. By 1866, at the age of 35, he took on a partner and bought his own “rat hole” mine. It wasn’t fancy, and it was a big gamble, but the two managed to pull out over $3 million in ore in three years. He invested in more mining rights, and a few years later, in 1873, he and three partners hit the “Big Bonanza” – the mother lode of silver – making him one of the richest men on earth. Mackay never forgot his humble beginnings in spite of his tremendous wealth and fame. He was generous with charity, and he dressed as a common miner to visit his employees every day. He boxed with the miners, and he became known for rolling up his sleeves, always ready for work. Today, Arizona’s Official State Historian Marshall Trimble is a whole lot like Mackey, one of his favorite characters in Western American history. In his office at Scottsdale Community College, Trimble is surrounded by books and mementos from decades of teaching, sharing, and instilling a sense of tradition in fellow Southwesterners. Like Mackey, he still wears the look of someone whose brand of wholesome was born when the word “entitled” had everything to do with what a book was called and nothing to do with human beings. From beneath a black Stetson, he smiles almost shyly, even though this is the territory in which he’s staked his claim for almost 40 years. Marshall Trimble has been writing his own history for nearly as long as he can remember. He’s been called the “Will Rogers of Arizona,” in the lecture circuit, spinning yarns of days gone by, often toting along his guitar to incorporate the sounds of folk artistry into the tales he tells. For years, people tuned in to “Trimble’s Tales” on the radio to listen to these stories and learn the history behind places they frequented. He nearly single-handedly helped Arizonans develop self-awareness about who we are as a people, and an appreciation for where we live. Au gus t 2013
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From True West magazine to any of the 20+ books he’s authored, Trimble has brought history into our classrooms, libraries and living rooms since 1977. It’s no wonder former Governor Fife Symington named him Official State Historian in 1997 and he was dubbed a “Local Legacy” by the Library of Congress in 2000. He earned a smattering of other titles and honors, too, including the Copper Star Award, the Scottsdale Jaycees’ Distinguished Service Award, Charter Membership to the Arizona Culturekeepers, the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Medal of Honor, and induction into both the Scottsdale Hall of Fame and the Arizona Veterans’ Hall of Fame, to name a few. He also earned a regional Emmy for hosting the television show “Arizona Backroads.” With all of his success, one might think Trimble would have a bit more swagger. But instead, he remains true to his humble beginnings. Born in Mesa in 1939, Trimble’s dad was a cattleman for a few years, leasing places here and there and living with relatives on the occasion. He’d met Trimble’s mother while on horseback and swept her, quite literally, off her feet, even though Trimble says she could have chosen a simpler life. “You know women,” he laughs. “They always seem to go for the ones that are harder to tame.” When Trimble was eight years old, his father sold the cattle and moved to tiny Ash Fork where he took on a job with the railroad. It took eight days for the family to get to the town; the car kept breaking down.
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His father managed to plunk down the sum of his earnings on a second-hand trailer, where little Marshall grew up monitoring the comings and goings along Route 66. “That road went to exotic places, like Holbrook,” Trimble says with a smile in his eyes. “It was the only culture we had.”
In his early teens, he began working at a local gas station, pumping gas for people heading to California in search of work. Folks were suffering, and young Marshall saw some of the worst of it. “People were just trying to make it from one gas station to the next,” he recalls. “I gave away gas on more than one occasion because I knew what it was like to worry like that, and heck, it was only about $3 for a full tank.” Trimble’s mother struggled to keep it all together. With three living sons (a fourth died in infancy), she was on her own more often than not. She took a job as a waitress, but as busy as she was, she instilled a strong set of Southern Baptist values in her boys. Trimble’s world changed drastically when, at 16, the family was uprooted and moved again to Phoenix. The railroad now bypassed Ash Fork, and so did I-40, eventually. Like his early memories, the town of Ash Fork slowly faded. Phoenix was a shock of culture for Trimble and his brothers. Coming from a school with a total population of 30, his new school, West Phoenix High School, had 3,000 students. “It took me years to get past the shock,” he now says. “Among other things, I was scared to death talking to girls. I used to write things down on my hand … conversation pieces I thought they might like. I never thought I’d be working from behind a microphone one day!” He went to Phoenix College and ASU, and then did a stint in the United States Marine Corps, a time he now calls one of the most meaningful in his life. He came home and traveled with a folk group in 1963, the same year Kennedy was assassinated and Joan Baez and Peter, Paul and Mary shared airwaves with the British Invasion. “I was starving to death teaching school, and we kind of did it on the side,” he says of his early musical roots. “We did gigs in the Sierra Nevadas and Springerville, and as I started to learn about things that had happened in those places, I wondered why they weren’t teaching us those things in history class. American history is fascinating.” He learned more Western history through immersion in places like Miles City, Montana and in cowboy bars up and down cattle trails, and his fascination grew. One day, he walked into Coronado High School and said, “I want to teach history.” That was good enough for administration, and the rest, as they say, really is history.
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the Arizona Office of Tourism honored Trimble with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to Arizona history.
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With guitar in hand, Trimble became one of the most popular teachers in school, sharing history in a folksy musical language Vietnam-era students could understand. Scottsdale Community College recruited him with similar success, and his life has been full of teaching – and learning – ever since. Never once has he forgotten his roots. And never once has he taken for granted the opportunities he has been given. “I never planned any of it,” he says. “One thing fell into place after another, and I am just grateful it worked out.” In 2007, the Arizona Office of Tourism honored Trimble with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to Arizona history. In 2008 he was the recipient of the first Spirit of the West award, and in 2010 he received the Wild West History Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in February 2011. He is still receiving awards for his work and commitment to sharing our colorful past. Like his hero Mackey, the awards don’t really matter to Trimble. His wife Vanessa, his son, a West Point graduate, and two grandchildren are the pride of his life, and following his passion, not for the rewards but for the joy in it, has been his goal all along.
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“History is fascinating. The ranchers, lawmen, even sports figures of the past paved the way for what we have today. We should never forget the past,” he says. Trimble will be the featured speaker at Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, August 28, September 11, and October 9, sharing stories and music at Arizona History Dinners events. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m.; dinner is served at 6 p.m. sharp. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $55 per person for presentation, live music and three-course dinner, plus sales tax and 18 percent gratuity. Reservations are required. www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com
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Catching up with Jeordie
Writer Tom Scanlon Photos by Mire Images
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A Cave Creek crowd is locked on the pixie-ish singer, who
hours at the Marriott Desert Ridge and Saturday nights at
seems dwarfed behind her guitar. “I’m not angry anymore,”
Amaro Pizzeria, the Italian restaurant with the cozy lounge on
she sings, with intensity approaching ferocity. Her voice almost
Dynamite and Tatum (next to Cocomo Joe’s).
seems too big for the little wine shop, or her little body for that matter. This is Jeordie, a tenacious singing poet who
It seems like Jeordie just can’t say no to a gig; she performs
pours her heart into every song, whether it’s an original or
several times per week, from public shows to private concerts.
a cover, such as a rousing “Sweet Home Alabama,” a hard-
She
rocking song that under Jeordie’s watch gradually morphs into
apologizing for a raspy voice after another long week of
a slow, soulful “Sweet Home Arizona.”
shows, singing until she’s hoarse. After her Vino 101 show,
recently
left
a
voicemail
barely
above
a
whisper,
she displayed fingertips ground down by intense guitar playing Opening her eyes when she has finished singing, she asks one
after two-plus hours at the wine shop, preceded by a happy
of the audience members for the time. Surprise comes over
hour gig at the Marriott Desert Ridge.
her face, as she realizes her scheduled end time has arrived. “I just love playing so much,” she gushes, blushing slightly.
Set
“Sometimes, I just don’t feel like playing,” the normally spunky
time over or not, she squeezes in another song. This timeless
singer said, in a moment of exhaustion. Then a smile busted
wonder will keep singing, until she loses her voice. Jeordie
over her face. “But when I start playing, I love it!” You might
singing is like that little kid who runs around for hours until
say music is the key that unlocks her speeding roller skate ride
collapsing into a deep sleep. And dreaming of playing some
through life.
more …. While it may not be as popular as “Brand New Key,” Jeordie I got a brand new pair of roller skates,
has her own signature song: “My Arizona.”
You got a brand new key. I think that we should get together and try them out, to see ...
I just can’t take it back, I tried all I could. You were my Arizona, but I had to leave you …
Jeordie is the daughter of Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk, another singer who goes by just her first name. Melanie
Jeordie says she was doing an open-microphone show at “a
started singing at Greenwich Village coffeehouses and bars
total dive bar,” strumming away at her guitar when the words
in the 1960s, signed with Columbia Records, performed at
to “My Arizona” just started spilling out. “After the show,”
Woodstock and made it to the record charts with songs
Jeordie recalls, “someone came up to me and said, ‘That
such as “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” “Peace Will Come
was an amazing song.’
(According to Plan)” and “Ruby Tuesday” (cover of the Rolling
and I hope I can remember it.’” The chorus stuck with her,
Stones song) in the late 60s and early 1970s.
and she ended up tinkering with the “My Arizona” lyrics. “It
And I said, ‘Thanks, I just wrote it,
originated from a relationship break up. But ultimately it was In 1972, she recorded “Brand New Key,” a quirky pop song
about somebody being hopeful, a place where you’re in a new
with a deceptively child-like quality that belied playful sexual
opportunity.”
innuendo; the song became a worldwide hit in 1972 and has lived on since, being reincarnated every decade or so in
“I’ve had a lot of experiences of being in Arizona and finding myself.”
movies and commercials. Melanie was named Billboard’s Top Female Vocalist of 1972, and had two gold albums, recording
And now others are finding this passionate, soulful singer with
more than 30 albums over her long career. She now lives in
the infectious energy. As one fan comments on her YouTube
Nashville and continues to perform.
channel, “I’ve heard/seen Jeordie Schekeryk on stage dozens of times, and I’ve never known her to give any performance
Music become part of Jeordie’s routine when she was a
less than everything she’s got.”
toddler, with visits to the recording studio as common as outings at the playground. “I remember being very young, 3 or
Her rousing covers include Fleetwood Mac’s “Stop Draggin’
4 years old, and being in the studio. And feeling very natural
My Heart Around,” and classics like “Leaving on a Jet Plane”
there. Not like I was in a rush to be anywhere. We’d go to
and “Just Dance.” Altering the title of the Bowie song reflects
sleep on studio floors and travel all over.” Raised on the
Jeordie’s mission: Just sing.
East Coast, she later fell in love with the Southwest. Jeordie now lives in Old Town Scottsdale, and is a regular in the
www.jeordie.com
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Three Galleries to Visit this Summer
Mark Carroll
Writer Donna Kublin
Sergio LadrĂłn de Guevara
Michael & Ekaterina Stoyanov
Three artist-owned fine art galleries in Cave Creek and Carefree showcase talent and sophistication that is a hallmark of the local fine art scene. Each artist has more than 30 years’ experience, with two creating for more than 40 years and one for 60 years. Paintings, giclee prints, etchings and sculpture in wood, stone, and metal are among the treasures to be found, and since these artists work in their studio/galleries year-around, this month is a good time to visit and discuss their new work and perhaps hear their stories as well.
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37555 N. Hum Rd., #103, Carefree I 480-575-7857 I www.michaelstoyanovart.com
M & E Fine art Gallery
M & E Fine Art Gallery, located across from Spanish Village in downtown Carefree is the studio/gallery of Michael and Ekaterina Stoyanov. They have had a successful gallery in Carefree since 1999, starting in Spanish Village and then moving to their present location in 2004. Specializing in paintings of the Southwest, the artists use classical painting techniques to capture the essence of the area, be it landscape, flora, horses, or people. The work, primarily in oil and acrylic, is strong and full of color and masterful expression. They also specialize in commission work, which they do frequently. “A client comes to us with an idea and a photograph, and we create a beautiful painting,” said Ekaterina. “We paint every subject matter.” Michael and Ekaterina met in the 1970s as students at the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. Since that time they have shared a love of their art as well as each other. “We are both critics of each other’s work and this helps each other grow,” said Ekaterina. The artists had a great deal of success in Bulgaria where their work is known throughout the country, before moving to the United States in 1992. “We do not buy and sell art,” said Ekaterina. “We paint from the heart and want to share it.” The scale of their artwork ranges from very large to smaller pieces, from canvas to wood panel, and from originals to giclee prints. “One of my favorite objects to paint are pieces and fragments of colorful ancient Native American pottery,” said Michael. “I paint on canvas, but also on wood panels requiring special surface preparation and finish that I borrow from my training in Byzantine iconography. The end result is an extra dimension to the cracked pots that have survived the passing of centuries, and I believe this better communicates my experience of them as touchstones in our hurried modern lifestyle.” Paintings, frescoes, watercolors, drawings, graffitos and sculpture are appreciated by collectors from many countries: USA, Canada, Japan, Australia, France, Bulgaria, Germany, Brazil and many others; the artwork available at their gallery is appreciated by all who enter.
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6501 E. Cave Creek Rd., #4, Cave Creek I 480-595-1123 I www.theartofsergio.com
Sergio Ladr贸n De Guevara fine art
“Our gallery reflects our love of art and the beauty and life it brings to the world,” said Karen Ladrón de Guevara. “We want it to be a place where people see and feel that art does make a difference in how they live in their home.” Sergio and Karen opened their first Cave Creek fine art gallery exclusively showing Sergio’s work in 2001. Ten years later, the gallery moved to a new location with much more space. In 2013, Galeria Bellas Artes became Sergio Ladrón de Guevara Fine Art. The opening marked Sergio’s 60th year as a painter. Mexican, French, Italian and Sonoran desert subjects cover the walls of the gallery as original oil paintings and fine prints on canvas and paper. A small etching studio is incorporated into the space, including a hand-built etching press, copied from that of Rembrandt. Two important series: “Walls of Mexico/Walls of France,” casein paintings of Mexican and French street scenes; and “Pandora Variations,” a fascinating body of semi-abstract works, can be seen by appointment. First trained in Mexico City where he was born, Sergio moved to New York in his twenties, where he continued to develop his career as a painter. In the next years he lived and worked in France and he also showed his work in New York, Spain, Germany, Italy and Martinique. He moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and Arizona in 1999. “I am motivated by a subject itself, be it a 12th century building in Italy with its wonderful talking stones or by seeing the hidden richness in Black Mountain with the subtle colorations I observe each day I arrive to our gallery,” said Sergio. “When I was an apprentice in the studio of Guillermo Sanders in Mexico City, who is well known for his portraits of Mexican presidents and still lifes, I learned the importance of seeing the subject and all of the life around it. I continue to do that every day of my life. I do not look, I observe and paint.” With Sergio’s ability to capture the moment and exquisitely portray varied subject matter, a visit to the gallery often feels like a trip to Europe or Mexico.
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6051 Hidden Valley Dr., Suite 4, Cave Creek I 480-575-6670 I www.thesculpturestudio.com
The Sculpture studio
The Sculpture Studio is the place to discover or commission contemporary sculpture in stone, wood or metal created by sculptor Mark Carroll. Mark established his business in 1990 in New York before moving to Arizona in 2009. Soon after, he opened his present studio/gallery in Cave Creek. Since then he has created large outdoor sculptures for corporate office buildings and home landscapes, along with smaller sculptures for interior home decor. He just finished a commission for a stone and copper piece for a home landscape setting in Desert Mountain. “I created 9 different drawings for the setting and the clients selected the one that best appealed to their aesthetic,” said Mark. “They are very pleased with the end result.” Mark comes from a family of artists. His father, Richard, was a wood and stone carver; his mother, Mary, a landscape oil painter. Very talented with the ability to work with a wide range of materials and techniques as well as scale, Mark also creates models for toy companies, such as Fisher Price, Toys “R” Us, and Kid Design, and is working with Eric Watson, Watson’s Hat Shop, on creating new head forms for his custom-crafted hats. Some of the other work he has done in the community includes the new sign for the town hall. In 2012, he was hired by the Town of Cave Creek to create a sign that would help people find the offices. “The design was inspired by the town seal, which is bathed in a blue skyline and silhouetted with a coyote and saguaro cactus on a desert ridge,” said Mark. The sign is 3x8 feet, with letters and images carved in relief to give a three-dimensional appearance, and painted with bright colors. With over 30 years’ experience as an art teacher and professional sculptor, although he doesn’t currently teach classes, Mark still enjoys demonstrating his techniques at his studio during the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and at Celebration of Fine Art. He also has how-to videos on YouTube that demonstrate the carving of onyx and marble sculptures.
These galleries are among several that showcase the diversity and talent in the area where experienced, well-traveled artists seem to gravitate. Many local residents have discovered these exceptional artists and have graced their homes with their work. Since the galleries always have fresh new work to see, summer is a perfect time to visit.
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Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
There was a time just a few years ago that the thought of having a college campus in the North Valley would have been laughable. Heck, it wasn’t long ago that having anything in the North Valley was laughable. Given the growth of this area, the Black Mountain campus of Paradise Valley Community College, a Maricopa County Community College, is flourishing in both enrollment and course offerings, not to mention the fun and activities on campus and the surprising future plans in store. Where is Black Mountain campus? PVCC Black Mountain campus is nestled in the beautiful Sonoran foothills near Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek on 60th Street and Carefree Highway. Campus space is currently shared with the Foothills Community Foundation’s Holland Center and the Desert Foothills YMCA. Paradise Valley Community College has partnered with both entities since the combo facility was established years ago. The arrangement has been a mutually beneficial one that has allowed for multiple needs of the community to be served in the large, spacious facility. Until recently, college students had few choices and had to travel to one of the county colleges south of us, including Paradise Valley Community College’s main campus on Union Hills Road or Glendale Community College. School administration knew that the new Black Mountain campus would grow along with the exploding growth of the North Valley, and they couldn’t be happier to see the Black Mountain campus enrollment expand with each school year. Enrollment has steadily increased, which has allowed the college to make good on their commitment to offer all of the core academic offerings available at the main campus. Course Offerings and Activities There is a surprising selection of both for-credit and non-credit courses offered at the Black Mountain campus, including everything from English 101 and 102, to Introduction to Business and Macro Economics. This satellite site of PVCC also offers registration, advisement, placement testing, tutoring and financial services. Other services, such as library services and disability resources are available at this site by video conferencing or appointment. But anyone who has gone to college knows that the college experience doesn’t exist on a diet of academic coursework alone. The social aspect of college is almost as important as the academics. With this in mind, the Black Mountain campus implemented “Puma Wednesdays” when students look forward to letting off some steam by taking part in Wii competitions, quiz games, or dancing the Harlem Shake with their friends and classmates.
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Kathryn Kelly is enthusiastic about the time she has spent at the Black Mountain campus. She shares, “PVCC Black Mountain campus has been a wonderful transition for me from high school into the college experience. As a dual-enrolled student, I found the small classroom size and teacher accessibility welcoming, allowing me to build relationships with my fellow students and professors. Only a short 15-minute drive from my home, it was an easy commute with little to no traffic. Sharing a location with the YMCA made for an added benefit, as I would take advantage of the facilities at the gym either before or after classes. “The courses offered at the Black Mountain campus have helped me to prepare for my college future, as I plan to transfer to a four-year university upon graduating from high school. I’m grateful for my experience at PVCC at Black Mountain campus as it has molded me into a stronger student with the skills necessary to be successful as a critical thinker and contributor to society.” Rebecca Moore lives in Anthem and finds the commute easy, and overall experience a positive one. “Coming to PVCC at the Black Mountain campus worked out so well for me,” she says. “I enjoyed the coursework,
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especially the writing assignments. While they were challenging, they were very fun and entertaining. I will never forget the memories I made there on campus!” The college experience isn’t limited to students in their 20s, however. Classes
are
made
available
to
“early college” students who come from Cactus Shadows High School and take advantage of their dual enrollment status, which offers them the opportunity to earn credit for both high school and college. It also benefits returning adult students such as Jane Weissner. She shares, “As a returning adult student, Black Mountain campus was a better alternative than a larger, overwhelming
campus
lifestyle.
College can be a lot of pressure, even for an adult. The small class sizes and more personal instruction at Black Mountain campus took away my initial fears. Now I can actually enjoy school and graduate with a degree!” The “Little College That Could” It’s difficult but rewarding to grow a satellite campus from the ground up, but with the right leadership and staff in place and a positive, cando attitude, success is inevitable. Site coordinator Loretta Mondragon explains, “I tell my staff that although we are a satellite campus, this does Au gus t 2013
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not mean we should not offer the best we can for our students. The staff is very ‘open arms’ with the students and faculty who come through our door.” That attitude has paid off. According to Mondragon, “This past year we have seen our largest growth. In the fall (2012) we were up 11 percent, and this past spring (2013) we saw a huge growth of 70 percent. One of the things we did was rearrange when classes were being offered to allow students to have a Monday/ Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule. “We also brought more sciences up here, so that students could complete an AGEC, which is our Arizona General Education Curriculum. Students who complete AGEC (35-38 credits) can transfer those credits as a lower-division block to the universities. This allows them to start higher division courses specific to their degree. “Although Black Mountain might be just a satellite site, the students benefit by the fact that we are part of the larger Maricopa Community College District. This means students can transfer the AGEC block to more than 40 different universities in- and out-of-state. With tuition rates continually going up, this can be a great way to offset thousands of dollars.” Even though the Black Mountain campus is an extension of the main Paradise Valley Community College campus, they do a few things just a little bit different up north. One of those things is marketing. Mondragon explains, “The staff and main campus have really helped to get the word out that we are here in the area. One of our challenges is the service area is so large and very rural. We don’t have large malls or movie theaters that we can advertise in, so we’ve taken some not-so-conventional marketing methods. You will find us on parade floats for the Fiesta Days, working Anthem Days, and many other community events. We are also founding sponsors for Relay for Life in Cave Creek. We also do recruitment days with Cactus Shadows, Boulder Creek, and Sandra Day O’Connor high schools.”
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Future Plans Few are aware of the fact that, even though the Black Mountain campus consists of one building and surrounding parking lots, Paradise Valley Community College owns more than 80 acres on the south side of Carefree Highway between 56th and 60th Streets. According to Paradise Valley Community College President Paul Dale, the acreage will not go unused or unplanned for long. In July, plans to expand the campus west of the current building will be reviewed for conceptual approval, and if all goes as expected, they will break ground in late fall of 2015. The new building will be open for classes in spring of 2016. Mondragon adds, “Our goal is to be ‘the little college that could’ and we take this to heart!” www.pvc.maricopa.edu/blackmountain
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dining Summit Diner 32531 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 101 Scottsdale 480-575-6562
Summit Diner, conveniently located in the beautiful Summit at Scottsdale shopping center, is quickly becoming a hotspot among the locals. The restaurant boasts floor-to-ceiling windows delivering a light and airy atmosphere, along with a comfortable, dog-friendly patio to enjoy the best of Arizona weather. Summit Diner offers a delightful menu that is sure to please the whole gang. From chicken Parmesan to fresh-grilled salmon salad, and breakfast served all day, Summit Diner offers daily specials and delicious favorites that keep their loyal customers coming back day after day. Soon, they will be offering a tasty selection of family meals, and patrons will enjoy their homemade favorites to go. Whether it’s a cup of organic coffee, a drink with friends, or a night out with the family, join their thousands of VIP members and enjoy fresh food, friendly service and great promotions. At Summit Diner, you always get the best! Summit Diner 32531 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 101, Scottsdale 480-575-6562
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Carefree Coverings Cave Creek Montessori
Creativity is Gary Pelow’s forte. Pelow, owner of Carefree Coverings, began his window treatment business out of
Kids at award-winning Cave Creek Montessori not only develop
his home and added the hard work and ingenuity to
life-long learning skills, they have lots of fun! Since 1993,
make it successful. As the business grew, he moved it to
the school has been providing exemplary early education
a storefront on Easy Street in Carefree, adding drapery,
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window fashion and color specialist, Buttercup Interiors.
kindergarten. Owned and operated by Roy and Kathy Catalo, the area’s most experienced Montessori educators, the school
A year ago, Pelow decided to grow the business further
is located on a 2.5-acre ranch with airy classrooms, live
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Government/business Town of Carefree 480-488-3686 Town of Cave Creek 480-488-1400 Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association 480-437-1110 Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce 480-488-3381 Motor Vehicle Department 602-255-0072 Social Security 800-772-1213 Voter Registration 602-506-1511 Habilitation, REspite & Attendant care Arion 623-238-4349 sdykhuizen@arioncaresolutions.com www.arioncaresolutions.com Handyman Desert Foothills Handyman Service 602-540-9794 www.1handyman4you.com Hauling/Rubbish Removal Rubbish Works Local Junk Removal & Recycling 480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324 www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix Health care Cierra Medical Walk-In Care 480-575-0131 Desert Foothills Medical Center 480-488-9220 John C. Lincoln Deer Valley 623-879-6100
Mayo Clinic 480-301-8000 Mayo Hospital 480-585-6296 Paradise Valley Hospital 602-923-5000 Scottsdale Healthcare 480-324-7000 7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy. 480-323-3000 90th St. & Shea Blvd. Home Entertainment Systems Sundog Home Systems 602-616-3825 www.sundoghomesystems.com Horseshoeing Fancy Feet Horeshoeing Service 623-570-9987 www.fancyfeethorseshoeing.com House Cleaning The Maids Scottsdale 602-923-4000 www.themaidsscottsdale.com Insurance Farm Bureau Financial Services Leslie Jensen 480-575-0710 6554 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 4 www.agentlesliejensen.com State Farm - Shelley V. Anderson 480-941-2257 8080 E. Gelding Drive, Suite D106 Landscape Design and Maintenance Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 www.iddingsandsonslandscaping.com
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Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 www.loraleiphotography.com Plumbing Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Podiatry Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 www.westlandffas.com Pool Design/construction Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Eco Blu Pools 480-626-8200 36889 N. Tom Darlington Pool maintenance Carefree Crystal Clear Pool & Spa 480-488-2636 7202 E. Cave Creek Rd. 7A Eco Blu Pools 480-626-8200 36889 N. Tom Darlington Oasis Pools and Landscaping 480-299-6579 www.oasispoolsandlandscaping.com Post office Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218
Realtor Russ Lyon - Sotheby’s International Realty 34305 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-488-2400 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 Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B Tonto Bar and Grill 480-488-0698 tontobarandgrill.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
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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 Goddard School 480-437-1000 Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 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 Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362 Security Doors Steel Shield Security Doors 623-581-DOOR www.steelshieldsecurity.com Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-256-1895
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Shopping Finders Creekers 602-739-3494 6554 E. Cave Creek Road Wild West Pawn 480-575-0069 www.wildwestpawn.com Water Softener & Filtration Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-595-5330 www.pricelessplumbing.com Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.com Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Weed Control Arizona Weed Guard 623-465-9051 www.azweedguard.com window treatments Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 7275 E. Easy Street Worship Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 www.bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 www.bmucc.com Canyon Church of Christ 623-889-3388 www.canyonchurch.org Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 www.carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 www.cavecreekchurch.com
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Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org
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North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 www.northscottsdalechristian.com
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 www.lds.org
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Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 www.coolwaterchurch.org
North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 www.nvcoc.net
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461
Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 www.oloj.org
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 www.dflc.org
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 www.pinnaclepres.org
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 www.deserthills.org
Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com
Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org
Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 www.sonrisescottsdale.org
Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 www.csarizona.com/carefreecavecreek.1st Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 www.goodshepherdaz.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
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recipe Sweet Summertime Peach Cobbler Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Sweet Summertime Peach Cobbler Peaches are one of those fruits that are synonymous with summertime. They conjure images of lazy summer days spent in the park, and evenings catching fireflies. It is the right season to pick peaches and make a perfect peach cobbler for your family and friends. A dish such as summertime peach cobbler takes advantage of the bounty and price of this in-season fruit, and a great recipe like this one will help create wonderful memories of your summer that will last until next summer. Enjoy this recipe with those you love! Ingredients:
8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces ¼ cup boiling water
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Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined. 4. Remove peaches from oven and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes. Serve alone or with ice cream and enjoy!
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