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Contributors
Shelly Spence :: owner/publisher shelly@imagesaz.com :: 623-341-8221 Stephanie Maher Palenque Amanda Christmann Larson Jeffrey Cody Donna Kublin
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Meet the Holbrook Family
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Community
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Youth :: Sam Greaves
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The Magic of Camelot
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From Budgets to Boots
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Hiking :: Learning About the Bloomin’ Cactus
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Safegaurding Arizona Art
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The Fetch Foundation - Life Gone to the Dogs
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Dining Guide :: The Village Coffee Shop
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Marketplace
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Real Estate Market Update
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Local Index
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Recipe :: Strawberry Shorcake
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Along with his responsibilities to ImagesAZ, Jeff is also the head boys’ soccer coach at Northwest Christian High School in North Phoenix. It’s no wonder that Jeff enjoys and participates in youth activities; he and his wife, Nancy, have been blessed with five children. Jeff is excited to work with our local businesses to help them achieve their goals. Please contact him to find out more of what he and ImagesAZ can offer you.
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welcome Editorial
As another exciting month comes to a close, I am struck by the dedication and purpose so many of our friends and neighbors share. Like me, so many of you are committed to making our little corner of the world something so much bigger than ourselves. That same spark and panache that carried the area’s earliest settlers through long, hot Phoenix summers still exists today, and it is being used to touch lives in big and small ways. There is no better way to determine where we are going than to understand where we have been. Like the Holbrook family continuing a rich heritage of both arts and sustainability, to the Lechters, whose family fun turned into preservation of the past, we find that all it takes to appreciate our community’s roots is a good look in the mirror. Connecting to our historical past is simple when we realize it is part of who we are. This month’s ImagesAZ magazine is full of such examples: Marie Peck followed her heart and has now gone straight to the dogs (in a good way!), Eileen Szychowski “horsed around,” turning her own personal challenges into an arena for success for hundreds of differently-abled children, and art collector Treg Bradley is channeling his deep respect for art into creating a safe haven for a piece of history. Every time we recognize that who we are is, in large part, thanks to those who came before us, we better understand where our own walk is taking us. I am grateful to have the opportunity to walk these desert trails, sharing the past – and the future – with you. Sincerely, Shelly Spence Publisher, ImagesAZ Magazine shelly@imagesaz.com
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family Meet the Holbrook Family If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email
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f people truly put effort into the most important things in life, there would be a shortage of fine art, homemade ice cream and cowboy boots. One local family reminds us life really should be less about fitting
in things we have time for, than about people and causes we make a priority. For the Holbrook family of Cave Creek, knowing what they believe in and following through with hard work, humbleness and integrity is a proven formula for personal success. They define success less by what’s in their checkbooks than by how much they’ve learned by falling down, picking themselves up, dusting off and saddling up again. Together, they are ushering in the next generation to understand the value of hard work and the beauty in simplicity by getting back to the basics, in more ways than one. John and Evelyn Holbrook have been part of Cave Creek for decades, raising both of their now-grown children in local schools and taking part in the development of the community as it evolved from a sleepy ranching town to the unique combination of American West and suburbia it is today.
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When their children, John T. and Anne Marie, were small, Evelyn’s involvement came more out of necessity than anything she planned to do. Like other area children, her small brood
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wanted something to do in their free time, so she and other local moms got together to see what they could do. The seeds that were planted eventually became the Cave Creek Community Education program, now affiliated with the Cave Creek Unified School District. Before- and after-school programs, tutoring, preschool, and fun and educational enrichment classes were created by Evelyn and an army of other mothers and interested community members. Some of those efforts also branched off into what is now Partners in Education, which helps financially-challenged families pay for preschool and other special programs and rewards innovative, forward-thinking teachers with grants to make a difference in their classrooms. After two years of dedicating herself to the job as a volunteer, Evelyn eventually took on the role of community education director of the program. Her days are full, and even though her own children have long since moved on, she is paving the way for her granddaughter, Kaitlyn, and children like her to have the chance to experience art and educational opportunities that will enhance their futures. “Giving back is just part of what people should do,” Evelyn explained matter-of-factly. “If you don’t sustain and support programs to make sure people have a chance to be successful,
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you’re doing them, yourself and the whole community a disservice. Not that anyone should be handed anything on a platter, but children need to be exposed to having some of those enriching things they need, like art and music, so that they can make better choices.” Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. This year, she was one of only 80 individuals, artists, businesses and arts education programs from around the state to be nominated for the 2012 Governor’s Arts Awards. John
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accomplishments and brand of success. His family cattle ranching business seems, on the surface, a far cry from arts and education. Look a little closer, though, and the foundation is the same. John started out in farming and ranching real estate, then found his niche in consulting, but as time went on, his desire to be closer to the dirt than the paperwork led him to start JH Grass Fed Beef. Run primarily by John and John T., the operation supplies health- and qualityconscious consumers with high quality meat, free from hormones, antibiotics, grains and other feed by-products. Simple and natural, their meat is locally processed, dryaged and a healthy alterative to factory-farmed meat products. The long and short of it is, John’s a modern-day cowboy. John T. may ride the horse, but John does much of the work needed to get the animals from pasture to market. It’s Americana, it’s part of our history – the cowboy, the cattle drive, the tales and wisdom garnered from spending days atop a horse. Nuggets like, “Doing nothing is very hard to do, because you never know when you are finished,” and, “Never kick a cow chip on a hot day,” are more than just common sense, they’re lessons we can all stand to apply, literally and figuratively. For John and John T., appreciating everyday gifts like the beauty of a sunrise or the simple pleasure of a job well done are a part of each day, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. They’ve taken ranch life back to a time when livestock and nature were still entwined, not mechanized and sustained by fossil fuels.
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their cattle are healthier to humans and better for the environment than grain-fed, chemicalnutrients, and better for the environment. “I was raised here in Arizona. When I look back, when my mother was cooking, we were eating grass-fed beef,” explained Evelyn. “It was only when big companies came in and started feeding corn to the cattle that it became big business. As a result, we’ve created all kinds of health problems for the animals, the people and the environment. It’s time we got back to leaner, more natural meat.”
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more people are becoming educated on food sustainability and mindful eating habits, the added grass-fed lamb and natural chicken to their product list, all nurtured with the same respect as their cattle. Each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, the family covers a circuit of farmers’ markets in downtown Phoenix, Roadrunner Park, Old Town Scottsdale, Carefree, Town & Country and Glendale.
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T.’s week spent repairing fences and cattle guards, herding cattle, maintaining wells and running ranch operations, when he’s not doing electrical work in his other job. His wife, Shelley, is also becoming quite a cowhand, juggling her job as a mom, working jobs, taking care of home and rescuing border collies. The operation is truly a family affair. Anne Marie, who now lives in California with her husband, Chris, is the veterinarian of the bunch. She is called upon occasionally to help out, and her role is appreciated by the rest of the family. Grandchildren Kaitlyn and Nolan, and one more on the way, may decide to climb into the saddle and take on the business themselves one day. The Holbrooks’ ranch, once built for horses, is now home to a number of critters big and small, from geese, chickens and ducks to horses and cows, and even two tortoises, Mike and Pat, who spend their days grazing through grasses and special treats. A couple of friendly dogs keep them all in check, tails wagging and ears eager to be scratched. All of the creatures, human or otherwise, are treated with good-natured respect and dignity. Like Evelyn’s work, John and John T. run the business with honesty and elbow grease, because it’s right. Their lives are rich with more than words; they put integrity into practice every day. Whether at the school or on the ranch, the lessons the Holbrooks teach and live by are the same. “Kids need support to learn to make the right choices, be willing to finish and work hard at it,” Evelyn said, the sun beginning its slow descent at the end of another good day. “Even if you do start something and it doesn’t come out right, you do learn from that. It’s not always about instant gratification.” She went on, “You aren’t entitled to having what you want,
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MIM June Events
Lecture: The History and Music of Arizona’s Pioneers by Jay Cravath Saturday, June 2 | 3 p.m. Tickets: Free with museum admission Gillian Welch Saturday, June 2 | 8 p.m. Tickets: $40–$45 Geoff Tate Unplugged Sunday, June 3 | 7 p.m. Just confirmed – more details soon! Make-Your-Own-Sanza Workshop Saturday, June 9 | 11 a.m. to noon Tickets: $8 per craft; chaperones are free Instrument Spotlight on African Thumb Pianos Saturday, June 9 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 10| 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets: Free with museum admission Mini Tour of SANZA: African Thumb Pianos Saturday, June 9 | 10–10:20 a.m., 11–11:20 a.m., noon–12:20 p.m., & 1–1:20 p.m. Sunday, June 10| 10–10:20 a.m., 11–11:20 a.m., noon–12:20 p.m., & 1–1:20 p.m. Tickets: Free with museum admission Richard Thompson Wednesday, June 13 | TBD Just confirmed – more details soon! Ramsey Lewis Thursday, June 14 | 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14 | 9 p.m. Tickets: $30-50 Balinese Gamelan Workshop Saturday, June 16 | 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12 per class ($10 per class when purchased with museum admission) Father’s Day Sunday, June 17 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets: Free with museum admission Curt & Elmo Kirkwood, A Father’s Day Concert Saturday, June 17 | TBD Just confirmed – more details soon! CéU Tuesday, June 19 | 7 p.m. Tickets: $35-$45 Hot Club of Cowtown Saturday, June 23 | 7 p.m. Just confirmed – more details soon!
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Desert Foothills Library
The Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek, is hosting numerous children and family-orientated activities throughout the month of June. Below is a list of the fun events that will be taking place: June 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Please Don’t Stop The Music (ages 3-5) Early childhood educators know how important music and movement are for preschoolers’ developing bodies. Children will have the opportunity to work with many diverse instruments and learn how to create a beat and rhythm using unique materials in addition to learning how to describe their feelings about music. Limit 30 participants. June 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wild Man Phil (All ages) Wild Man Phil is bringing an entertaining and educational safari right to the library! Participants have the opportunity to touch, take pictures, and learn about scorpions, tarantulas, lizards, snakes and more! June 6-June 27, 2-3 pm Arts and Crafts (All ages) Every Wednesday, all summer long, we’ll complete a special arts and crafts project. Check our Summer Programming Brochure for a complete listing of arts and crafts activities. June 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Introduction to Baby Sign Language (Ages 6 months-5 years) Learn how to incorporate American Sign Language, based upon a variety of themes, into your daily routines to support your child’s development. June 11, 10:50-11:20 a.m. Dreamchaser Animal Rescue (All ages) To teach children animal care and respect, the rescue shares animals from its facility with children (and adults) of all ages. Recent visitors from the rescue have been a baby bunny, chicks, a horse, and mother and daughter miniature ponies. Dreamchaser is a non-profit horse and animal rescue located in New River. June 12, 2-3 p.m. Prosperous Piggy Bank Workshop (Ages 5+) How much money should you save vs. spend? We’ll learn some playful ways to better understand money and saving. Each participant will have the opportunity to create their own bank to start saving! June 18, 10:30 a.m. Monday Movie for Kids Check our Summer Programming Brochure for movie titles. June 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Arizona Rick the Magical Balloon-Making Cowboy (All ages) When is a balloon more than a sculpture or a story? In the hands of Arizona Rick, it’s all this fun and more! Be amazed by Arizona Rick the J u ne 2 0 1 2
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Magical Balloon-Making Cowboy! He provides story telling using fantastical balloon animals. Children of all ages will enjoy watching him be eaten by a balloon! June 23, 11 a.m.-noon Great Arizona Puppet Theater presents Old MacDonald (All ages) That famous farmer and his animal friends are making noises and having fun. This delightful puppet features toddler friendly music and lots of singing along! June 24, 1-2:30 p.m. TAG-Teen Advisory Group (Ages 12+) Come and hang out and discuss the Fiesta Days Parade. Food, drinks, and raffles! Great for volunteer hours. Hope to see you there! June 25, 2-4 p.m. Henna Workshop(Ages 12-18) Learn about the art and history of this traditional Indian art form with Purvi Galiya and receive a small impermanent henna tattoo. Henna designs display beautiful and intricate patterns of swirling lines on the hands, feet, or arms. A henna design may last one to four weeks. Signed permissions slips required. June 26, 2-2:45 p.m. Martha Washington: America’s First - First Lady! (Ages 6+) You’ll learn fun facts about U.S. Presidents, the U.S. Flag, our money and more. Using magic, sing-a-longs and great storytelling, you’ll be surprised how fun history is with Martha! June 27, 5–5:30 p.m. Evening Family/Pajama Story time (Ages 0-5) Wear your favorite pajamas for this fun pajama story time in which we will read stories and sing songs.
Veteran Heritage Project Scholarship Winners
At the recent Veteran Heritage Projects reception and book signing of its 8th volume of Since You Asked: Arizona Veterans Share Their Memories held at ASU West’s conference center in Glendale, Arizona, three VHP Scholarships were awarded. Finalists were chosen based on essays written telling of their experience with the project. Some wrote about why they got involved, while others told of what they had learned. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $2,500. To be eligible, seniors had to have been active members in the club; have two years of participation; and be eligible for full-time undergraduate admission to an accredited four-year college or university, a two-year college or trade school, or be destined to any branch of the U.S. Military. Congratulations to the following winners: Third Place - $1,000 Cassandra Larrivee Second Place - $1,500 Madi Pascale First Place - $2,500 Skyler Smith Anderson Scholarship Winners Brenna Leech, Madi Pascale, and Buchanan Chapman
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Black Mountain Summer Youth Program
The Black Mountain Summer Youth Program offers fun, enriching activities at an affordable price for children in the greater Northeast Valley. As part of our continuing commitment to provide educational opportunities for all members of the family, this summer camp includes a wide range of programs for children ages 3-17, offered by our partnering organizations Desert Foothills Community Education (Cave Creek Unified School District #93), Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, YMCA, Desert Foothills Library and Foothills Community Foundation. Classes are held though the Northeast Valley (Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix and Carefree), based on the offering partner of each class. Visit us online for a list of classes and locations. www.blackmountaincampus.com/youth
First Annual Francis W. Park Memorial Lecture
Dr. Ángel Cabrera, the outgoing president of the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a world-renowned global leader and management educator, spoke on April 29, 2012, at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, on “Finding the Soul of the Global Economy.” The occasion was the first annual Francis W. Park Memorial Lecture, recently established in honor of Rev. Francis W. Park, who passed away on November 14, 2011. The event was jointly sponsored by the Pinnacle Theological Center and Faith Presbyterian Church in Sun City, where Rev. Park had served as pastor before serving as a pastor at Pinnacle Presbyterian.
Over the years, Rev. Park arranged numerous programs at Pinnacle Theological Center of importance and interest to the Scottsdale and Phoenix-area communities. These programs will continue, along with future Francis W. Park Memorial Lectures. 480-585-9448
Carefree Station to Expand
The owners of Carefree Station, a popular restaurant in the heart of Carefree, are bringing their globally inspired, eclectic style of cuisine to Northern Arizona. Slated for late-May, Robert and Linda Gabrick are opening Prescott Station, a smaller version of their Valley location. Prescott Station will be housed in the space that was formerly Monsoon, just one block east of Courthouse Square at 200 E. Gurley St. Prescott Station will serve lunch and dinner daily and brunch every Sunday. Carefree Station’s sous chef of five years, Matt Smith, will be relocating to Prescott to become the head chef of Prescott Station. According to owner Robert Gabrick, “We had been searching for the perfect restaurant location in Prescott for more than two years. Linda and I love small towns, and their sense of community. With the area’s seasonal temperature changes and the ease of proximity to Carefree, adding a restaurant in Prescott was clear to us.” Prescott Station is currently hiring for a variety of front-of-house and back-of-house positions, adding 40 new jobs to the local economy.
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May 29 – June 15 Carnival of the Animals Artists in Residency Summer Program
One of the most unique summer programs in the Valley for over 25 years, the C. Nicholas Johnson Performing Arts Residency is a creative performing arts program that allows students to substantively participate in the development and production of an original work of art, while learning or refining theatrical movement, dance, acting, mime, lighting, props, wardrobe and make-up.
This year, the residency is divided into three age-appropriate theatrical workshops. June 4–15 Carnival of the Animals (Grades K–3 & Grades 4–6) $150 May 29–June 1 Stagecraft Workshop (Grades 5–12) $120 June 4–15 Advanced Performing Arts Residency (Grades 6–12) $300 Performances of Carnival of the Animals take place on the main stage of the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center on Saturday, June 16 at 3 and 7 p.m. 480-488-1090 www.performingartscampaz.com
June 3 Sedona Bluegrass Festival
The 6th Annual Sedona Bluegrass Festival will be held Sunday, June 3 at Los Abrigados Resort in Sedona along Oak Creek. Artists include Grammy award-winning guitarists Tim O’Brien and Bryan Sutton from the band HotRize; the Arizona debut of the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys (three brothers ages 9, 11 and 13); from Tucson, the 2011 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest winners Run Boy Run; and from Flagstaff, Muskellunge Bluegrass. 928-204-2415 www.sedonabluegrassfestival.com
June 4 – July 27 Camp Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo will host several camp opportunities for students entering kindergarten through 8th grade by Fall 2012. Choose from eight weeks of full-day camp from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or half-day camp from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Two different camps are offered on alternating weeks so that kids can spend more than one session at Camp Zoo. Each camp is designed to complement and build upon one another. Age-appropriate activities include up-close animal encounters, in-depth investigations, games and organized free time. Activities, such as hiking, are planned for the mornings with cooler temperatures in mind and in the warmer afternoons indoor activities and water play will be offered. Session Dates Session 1: June 4-8 Session 2: June 11-15 Session 3: June 18-22 Session 4: June 25-29 Session 5: July 2-6* Session 6: July 9-13 Session 7: July 16-20 Session 8: July 23- 27 *Special 4-day session: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Visit the Phoenix Zoo website or call for information on fees and scheduling. 602-914-4333 www.phoenixzoo.org
June 5 Venus Transit Viewing
The Phoenix Astronomical Society (PAS) invites those interested to attend a special event to watch the Venus Transit. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, as the next Venus Transit will not occur until December 2117. Festivities will run from 3 to 10 p.m. at the Paradise Valley Community College Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale. There will be games for children 16 years of age and younger, and viewings of Mars and Saturn followed by the rising of the full moon. This event is free to attend. Those attending are asked to RSVP. 602-561-5398 events@pasaz.org
June 8 – 15 Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil’s big top production, KOOZA returns to North America after touring for more than a year in Japan. Phoenix is the first of only four U.S. cities to host this dazzling production. It is also the only West Coast city on the tour. Since its premiere in Montreal in April of 2005, KOOZA has charmed close to 4 million spectators in North America and Japan. J u ne 2 0 1 2
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Written and directed by David Shiner, KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. Kooza will be performed Tuesday through Friday nights at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. Adult ticket prices range from $35 to $130. The show will be performed in an air conditioned big top in the University of Phoenix Stadium parking lot. 1-800-450-1480 www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza
June 15 Young Rembrandts
Pioneer Living History Museum is pleased to announce it will offer several Western and Southwestern-themed drawing classes this summer for preschool and elementary school children, taught by Young Rembrandts. Young Rembrandts is an acclaimed, step-by-step drawing method that works hand-in-hand with an original, innovative art curriculum developed by a team of educators and artists. The preschool class (ages 4-6) will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the elementary school class (ages 6-12) will run from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Parents are encouraged to stay with their child during the class. Those interested in participating are asked to pre-register, as there are a limited number of spots available. The cost for this class is $15, which includes admission for one child and one adult to Pioneer Village. www.pioneeraz.org www.youngrembrandts.com
June 16 & 30 Movie Under The Stars
Pioneer Living History Museum, located just west of I-17 on Pioneer Road, is hosting Movie Under the Stars evenings as a part of their summer programs. Movies will start at 6:30 p.m. Throughout the summer, Pioneer Living History Museum will also be hosting Wild West Gunfight Shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9:30 pm. www.pioneeraz.org
June 15 - 17 Greer Days Celebration
The Annual Greer Days Celebration is always a summer highlight in Arizona’s White Mountains, but this year the adorable and historic village is going all out in honor of the Arizona’s centennial— and to celebrate its survival!
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A year ago the celebration had to be cancelled as Greer was evacuated while the Wallow Fire crept ever closer to the village—ultimately threatening
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its very existence. The 2012 Greer Days weekend will offer plenty of fun for the whole family with games, craft fairs, Wild West shootouts, horseshoe tournaments, pie eating contests, a parade down Main Street, and much more. www.greerarizona.com
June 24 Sedona Taste
Sponsored by Pink Jeep Tours for over a decade, this year’s 17th Annual Sedona Taste will be held on Sunday, June 24, and is hosted by Los Abrigados Resort & Spa. This year’s event offers VIP tickets with early bird entry at 3 p.m. and general admission entry at 4 p.m. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Arizona. Savory cuisine, fine wine and spirits from some of the Verde Valley’s finest restaurants, local wineries and beverage purveyors will be featured. Musical entertainment is provided by Artists & Rhythm - Steven Douglas and the Hot Shots. Additional entertainment by flutist Sunny Heartly and William Eaton, noted as one of the 10 best guitars in Guitar Player magazine. www.sedonataste.com
June 25 – August 31 Sedona Dine & Wine
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Sedona Dine & Wine Fest beginning Monday, June 25 and ending Thursday, August 30. This two-month wine and dine event is a great opportunity for visitors and locals to experience a three-course set menu at an affordable price throughout the Sedona area. 928-204-1123
June 30 Wet ‘n’ Wild Anniversary Hawaiian Luau Come out to Wet ‘n’ Wild waterpark to celebrate their anniversary luau-style, featuring an authentic Hawaiian band, traditional dance shows and an end-ofevening fire performance. An all-you-can-eat luau meal will be served from 7 to 8:30 p.m., complete with a lei greeting in the Luau Lagoon Picnic Grove. 623-201-2000 www.wetnwildphoenix.com
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youth Starting from the Heart If you know a young person you would like to nominate, please
Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Jerri Parness
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Becoming a professional musician is a balance of hard work, talent and luck. Rarely do
“ I ’m p ar ti c u la r ly in t ri gu e d by th e a r t of a go o d s o ng … not h i ng b e a ts t he
musicians have the American Idol experience of being discovered. More often than not, emerging artists face years of half-empty bars and meager tips before maybe, just maybe striking it big.
One local artist is determined to stick it out, not because he’s after fame and fortune (although he admits that would be nice), but rather because music is so much a part of who
fe e li ng o f a good
he is that he has very little choice in the matter. At 24 years old, Cave Creek resident Sam
song. I t’s wh a t g e t s
Greaves has expressed himself in notes and chords since he slid a guitar into his hands at the
me out of bed
age of 10. Now he’s determined to go about rising his star in his own unique way, sticking to what he loves and not compromising for the sake of simplicity or convention.
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“I’d like to just take it as far as possible, but do it right,” Sam explains. “The music I write isn’t necessarily made to make people dance. It’s very easy to write silly pop songs, but it’s not very gratifying.”
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“Right” for Sam means performing and recording songs that hold meaning for him, not necessarily popular cover songs that other bands and soloists base their careers on copying. His determination is admirable. His music is somewhere between Indie and folk, with a little retro soul mixed in, and his early influences can all be recognized at times.
Growing up in Somerton, England, Sam looked up to classic musicians like Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Richard Thompson. Before long, he was writing his own instrumentals. His dad, Bill, a graphic artist, helped to fuel his passion for music. “My dad really taught me about music,” Sam says. “I still go to concerts with him. He has the most amazing record collection. He taught me to listen to everything from Gregorian chant to classical music.”
He took his first guitar lesson at 11 years old and soon added other instruments. There is no doubt that Sam is talented. His musical palate today includes acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, bouzouki, ukulele, dulcimer, harmonica, and the cajon. As he got older, his love for music gradually took over his love for soccer—not an easy choice for a boy who grew up just outside of Oxford.
It wasn’t until he got a musical internship in Denver that Sam decided to add singing to his repertoire. “When I moved to Denver two years ago, there wasn’t too much for me to do. I had about 30 songs finished, but they were just music. I was always scared to write lyrics,” he says. “When you add lyrics, you’re basically taking a diary and opening it up to the world.”
When the words came, though, they didn’t stop. “I had all these songs stored up for years, kind of like my secret,” he says. “For a while I would write these songs and sing them behind closed doors. When I was younger, I just wanted to be a guitar player, but then all these songs started coming.”
Sam is currently working on an album, writing, playing and recording the whole thing, seasoning his unique instrumentals with sprinkles of life lessons and thoughts. He has surprised
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more than one co-worker at his day job with the depth of his music – sometimes a far cry from his practical jokes and easygoing off-stage personality.
“Everyone tries to sugar-coat things,” he says of life and lyrics. “They pretend everything is happy. People are not like that. People have pain, and people have joy. When I write music,
Being a good
it’s pretty spiritual. I like to see it as a pretty sacred thing … something that shouldn’t be messed with.”
musician
For now, putting in a lot of work for a shot at being heard is just fine with Sam, as long as
takes a lot
observer of life and a student of music. I’m constantly trying to learn and improve in every
of work.
he can do it on his own terms, playing music he believes in. “I like to think of myself as an
regard in my life. I try to incorporate my knowledge, experiences, and feelings into creating music that comes straight from the heart,” he explains.
“I don’t think anyone is born a natural musician. I think people are born with a really good ear for music. To get to that point of being a good musician takes a lot of work, always trying to learn and never being happy with ‘good enough.’”
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Sam’s ultimate goal is to play in the Glastonbury Festival in the UK, he says. “It’s the biggest festival in the world. When I write songs I always think of performing them at Glastonbury. I just love the interaction and how it brings people together.”
And so the music moves him on. “When I hear a good song or a good band, it makes me feel alive,” he says, his eyes lighting up his smile. “No material thing will ever beat the fire I feel when I’m writing music. Nothing will beat that.”
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inspire The Magic of Camelot Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photography Jerri Parness
In the stuff of legend and lore, a young boy named Arthur was helping his brother Kay in a
Take up your sword against the most formidable enemy of all ... the voice within that says, ‘I can’t.’
sparring tournament when he realized, in his haste, he’d forgotten to grab Kay’s sword. Small and not a particularly gifted athlete, Arthur would have been an unlikely contender in the tournament, yet when he gripped the hilt of a sword he found stuck inside a nearby stone and gave it a tug, he pulled it free and fulfilled his calling to be King of Britain. Young Arthur didn’t know his limitations. He didn’t know of the many men who’d try to free the sword Excalibur from Merlin’s spell. All he knew was determination, and with the opportunity presented, he grasped the sword and achieved greatness beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. King Arthur, many argue, was nothing more than literary invention. Many dispute his magical kingdom of Camelot even existed. How, they ask, could a world of magic and Merlin and Knights of the Round Table ever exist? But for hundreds of differently-abled children and adults in the North Scottsdale area, Camelot is a very real place where magic happens every day and heroes ride on horses.
E i l e e n S z y c howski, Founde r of Cam elo t
Unlike the folklore version of Camelot, this very real kingdom of sorts was founded by a woman,
Eileen Szychowski. In 1981, she was told she couldn’t take part in a mule ride in
the Grand Canyon because of her disability. Not to be defeated, she fought hard, moving to Arizona and becoming the first disabled mounted ranger in the National Park Service at the Grand Canyon a year later.
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In 1983, with a dream and boundless courage, she arrived in Phoenix with $100, two mares named Guinevere and Janik, and a goose named Zanadu. Exactly 10 years after she’d been turned down for a mule ride, she raised enough matching funds to obtain a grant to build an equestrian center where riders have limitless possibilities and dreams really do come true. In 2004, Eileen retired, but her purpose remains. With Mary Hadsall now holding the reins as executive director, and Michelle Bartlett directing community relations and working as principal riding instructor, lives continue to be touched and changed at Camelot. The center operates at no charge to riders. The physical facility is bought and paid for (not an easy feat for most non-profits) and operations are funded entirely on donations. Something magical happens when people who face fights within their own bodies are paired with the strength and gentleness of a horse. “For so many of our students, their disability disappears,” remarks Mary, whose young student earlier in the afternoon went from struggling with a walker to confidently showing off his skill of riding a beautiful bay gelding while balancing on his knees. As she speaks, another young student, 9-year-old Laurel Newell, prepares one of her favorite horses, a miniature named Coughdrop, for a walk. As she confidently walks back and forth between the tack room and the sweet-faced little horse with brushes and supplies, the only indication that Laurel is visually impaired is the cane resting against a nearby wall. Born with scars on her retina, Laurel has adapted well to her challenges, but being at Camelot has increased her self-confidence and given her something very special to look forward to each week. Now, Laurel, who had never experienced horses before coming to Camelot nearly a year ago, dreams of being a rodeo queen. “It would be a lot of fun,” she says with a smile. During her time at Camelot, she has learned to groom the horses and pick up after them, in addition to riding them. Responsibility
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and independence are core to the program, and by learning horsemanship along with riding,
I think it’s just a wonder ful oppor tunity for all the children to not be limited by their physical abilities, but to open up and do something most children are not able to do.
students overcome their disabilities to care for another living creature. Even riders with brain injuries and multiple disabilities participate in care of the horses, learning new life skills and experiencing the special bond between horse and human. Coughdrop certainly enjoys his role. He, too, has overcome challenges. One of his eyes was surgically removed in 2005 because of glaucoma. He and Laurel have formed a special bond during the time they have spent together. “Coughdrop is always ready to go,” Laurel adds. Laurel’s dad, Chris, waits patiently as his daughter cleans Coughdrop’s hooves. “What an awesome opportunity,” he says of the program. “I think the primary benefit to Laurel is confidence building. She’s more open, she’s more confident, and it’s not just around here. I see changes at home and in school, too.” The little horse patiently lets Laurel handle his fetlocks while Michelle instructs her on what to do and what to avoid. Coughdrop has proven himself to be a great asset to the program, allowing students who aren’t able to ride for one reason or another an opportunity to bond and even wrap their arms around a horse. Chris continues, “I think it’s just a wonderful opportunity for all the children to not be limited by their physical abilities, but to open up and do something most children are not able to do.” With time, Laurel will not only learn to be a skilled and capable horseman, like other students who have been in the program for some time, she will mentor other riders, too. It’s all part
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of instilling a spirit of independence and volunteerism, something important to the Camelot mission. For Laurel and other students, spending time with the horses and staff at Camelot has been rewarding. Whether they are riding under the covered arena, learning about plants and wildlife on the property’s trails, or wandering through the peaceful labyrinth, the experience is nothing short of magical. “Just because you can’t see stuff doesn’t mean you can’t do stuff like other people,” Laurel says with pride. And so the tale of Camelot does ring true. There really is a place where magic mixes with
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From Budgets to Boots
How One Family Merged Financial Success with Cowboy Fun
Skimming the impressive biographies of Michael and Sharon Lechter, their accomplishments as authors, speakers, entrepreneurs and more may seem, in a word, intimidating. They are Arizona’s power couple on all things financial. Notably, Sharon co-authored the world-famous Rich Dad series of books, founded Pay Your Family First and YOUTHpreneur, served on the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and currently is a national spokesperson for the National CPAs Financial Literacy Commission. Most recently, she authored Think and Grow Rich – Three Feet from Gold and released an updated manuscript from Napoleon Hill called Outwitting the Devil. Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
Michael is a successful intellectual property attorney, adjunct professor at Arizona State University, and author of several books, including Protecting Your #1 Asset, OPM: How to
So what do two financial gurus do to let loose? The answer is probably not what you’d think. When the Lechters aren’t knee-deep in paperwork,they are calf-high in cowboy boots.
Attract Other People’s Money for Your Investments, and Technology Entrepreneurship. Both are sought-after teachers and speakers, both nationally and internationally, and have done more to educate the public on money matters than just about anyone else in the world. So what do two financial gurus do to let loose? The answer is probably not what you’d think. When the Lechters aren’t knee-deep in paperwork, they’re calf-high in cowboy boots. Just a three-hour drive away from the Phoenix desert they call home, high in the pines of the Mogollon Rim sits a rustic but luxurious “cabin” where the couple winds down to the tune of elk bugling and crickets chirping, and the gentle lull and beckon of the Arizona ponderosa pines swaying in the breeze. “We stumbled across the ranch when our realtor spotted it in a magazine,” Michael said. “We were looking for a little getaway where we could get out in the woods and shoot guns and not worry about neighbors. We fell in love with the ranch immediately, and we fell in love with its history.” The Tilting H Ranch in Young, Arizona was purchased by the Lechters as a family getaway in 1995. It is located in a place where Arizona’s history and lore converge into a plot so thick that truth and fiction are two stirrups on the same saddle. The family now shares the homestead and 55,000-acre spread with guests eager to spend a day rounding up cattle, riding horseback over 100 miles of mountain trails, fishing, hunting or just relaxing in the beauty of the pines. J u ne 2 0 1 2
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At fi rst , th e t wo families we re f ri e nd l y w i th ea ch ot h e r. Th ey we re on t h e s a m e s i de in a gu nfi g h t at th e S t ins on ran c h i n 18 8 3 . C ha rg e s ag ai ns t th e Tew k s b ur y s and G rah a m s were eve n tu a l l y d rop p e d .
History
The views and happenings on the land where Cherry Creek Lodge sits weren’t always so peaceful. It was once the home of the legendary Tewksbury family, one of the main players in a drama played out over three decades of bloody American history, known by many as The Pleasant Valley War. There are many local stories about what happened in the ponderosa pines of eastern Arizona, and the facts are certainly disputed. According to local stories, James Tewksbury and his family established a ranch on Cherry Creek in 1872 in what was then known as Pleasant Valley (now Young). He and his family were horse breeders and had a strong reputation for generating some of the best horses in the state. Ten years later, they encouraged the Graham family to come to the area. The Grahams were cattle rustlers, and many historians believe the Tewksburys did their share of rustling, too. Their primary target was a nearby ranch owned by a man named Stinson.
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At first, the two families were friendly with each other. They were on the same side in a gunfight at the Stinson ranch in 1883. Charges against the Tewksburys and Grahams were eventually dropped. What happened next is purely conjecture. Many believe it was a classic tale of two men in love with the same woman. In any case, John Graham and John Tewksbury, two sons in each respective family, got into a fist fight. The two families were never on speaking terms again. The Tewksbury boy came out at the better end of the fight, but it was only the beginning of the battle. Spurned and shamed, the Grahams went to the Stinsons and told them they knew who was stealing cattle from the Stinson ranch. They made a written agreement with the Stinsons to receive 25 cows and 25 calves for every conviction they helped to seal, then proceeded to, one by one, name Tewksburys in the thefts. Eventually, the written contract was brought out in court and the charges were thrown out, but in the process, the Tewksburys lost their cattle paying for their legal bills. The Tewksburys began sheep herding. They also continued to befriend and even accept into the family local Apaches, who were also their neighbors. The cattlemen, mainly the Grahams and the Blevins families and their supporters, didn’t like the sheep men, and the issue got bloody when cattlemen allegedly shot and beheaded an Apache sheepherder. More blood was shed over the next decades as fights continued. It only escalated when the legendary Hashknife outfit rode into the area and tried to run the sheepherders and smaller ranchers out. A committee of 50 locals was formed and began lynching anyone involved in gunfighting or rustling. Dozens were hanged. J u ne 2 0 1 2
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More bloody gunfights and arguments happened over the years. One of the most famous
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ambushes took place on Ambush Hill, which can be seen on the Cherry Creek Lodge site. Legendary Sheriff John Mulvenon and Sheriff Commodore Perry Owens made history for their role in apprehending and killing gunfighters. The last recorded gunfight in the Pleasant Valley War happened in 1892 when Tom Graham was gunned down in Tempe by Ed Tewksbury and John Rhodes, both of whom were later acquitted in court. The history lives on, though, in stories and in movies, where nearly every American Western film includes scenes that really happened in the area surrounding Cherry Creek Lodge. Legendary writer Zane Gray even used the story as the literary background for his book To the Last Man.
The Lodge Today
When the Lechters first purchased the old Tewksbury home, nothing was left of the original buildings but the old barn. It still stands today, thanks to some repair and upkeep, and a hole in one of its planks suggests it, too, was part of the gunfight history. That homestead was combined with a second one the Lechters purchased, formerly owned by the Ruger family of firearms fame. The family painstakingly and lovingly built a main lodge, which has five bedrooms including a loft suite, a bunkhouse with two bedrooms, and the Bunkhouse Commons Suite that can
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sleep up to 20, and includes a private kitchen. Breakfast is served every morning. “You can count on freshly baked muffins, rolls or danish. Holly and Rick Dickerell now serve as hosts at the dude ranch/bed and breakfast, and their hospitality and warmth make guests feel at home. Like the Lechters, the Dickerells have grown children, ages 19-29. “We’d sent our last kid to college,” said Holly, “so there was no one else left at home. We knew we would love to work together at something.” Holly now serves as the chef for breakfast, lunch and dinner, should you desire. “The food is gourmet,” Michael Lechter said, clearly meaning every word. “We love people,” said Holly, and “I want everyone to feel like family coming to visit.” Getting there is half the adventure! Located on an unpaved road up the Mogollon Rim from Payson, the area is remote and beautiful. It’s hard to believe such a place can exist just three hours from Phoenix.
Activities
Horseback riding, trail riding, roping, hunting, cattle drives and roundups are just a few of the activities visitors enjoy at Cherry Creek Lodge. There is something special about taking part in these activities in a place where cowboy blood runs deep. Whether experts or beginners, guided trail rides and cattle drives are matched with guests’ abilities, and they are welcome to bring their own horses. Beginners can also get guidance on riding and cowboy skill lessons. A typical day might involve feeding and grooming the horses, proper saddling and riding techniques. J u ne 2 0 1 2
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A roping arena gives guests a chance to try their hand at roping, gymkhana, team penning and other horseback games. Guests can also accompany ranch hands on guided rides, packing a lunch, grabbing a map
H o r s e b ac k r id ing, t ra i l r i d i ng, rop ing, hu nt ing, c attl e d r i ves and ro u nd up s a re j u s t a few of t he ac ti vi ti e s vis itor s e n j oy a t C he r r y C re e k Lod g e .
and climbing the valley trails around Rim territory. In addition to the Pleasant Valley War sites, there are other interesting things to see, like ancient petroglyphs or Indian ruins. Cherry Creek Lodge lies within Game Management Unit 23 of the Tonto National Forest. One of the top hunting units in the state, the land is home to 11 different game species, including elk, deer, javelina, bear, ducks, geese, quail and turkey. Gun and equipment lockers are free of charge, and outfitting services are provided by Southwest Outdoors. Owner Pete Davis has been hunting and guiding in Arizona for more than 25 years. Guest hunters of the lodge are required to show a valid hunting license and permit tags for big game according to Arizona Game & Fish standards. Licenses and permit tags can be obtained from any Arizona Game & Fish office. Many visitors come to the area because they want to experience real cowboy life ‌ and they certainly get a taste of what they’re after! Visitors can accompany ranch hands as they go about their daily chores, monitoring horses and cattle and riding fence lines. Working the cattle often includes roundups, branding, sorting, weaning, vaccinating, castrating, or moving them to new pastures.
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hiking Learning About the Bloomin’ Cactus Writer Jeffrey Cody
“There are more than 350 species of plants in the Spur Cross Conservation Area,” Ranger
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Kevin Smith began. “There is currently a plant survey being conducted here at Spur Cross that will give us a more thorough understanding of the diversity in this newest Maricopa County Park. Today, we will be looking at most of the 13 distinct species of cacti in the park. There are two species that are found only on the north face of Elephant Mountain and one in Rogers Pass that is out of reach today.” Thus began the morning hike at Spur Cross.
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turned back for a look at a docent from the Sonoran Art League as she worked on sprucing fauna and some of the local flora in the park, but there has been some fading of the original touches for the enjoyment of visitors. The first stop of the morning was just behind the trailer at the beginning of the hike, close to the trail. We stepped aside as two horses with their riders trotted behind us. In response to Ranger Kevin’s question, one of our group members immediately identified Engelmann’s
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prickly pear. There was one bright yellow flower, and several nopals developing where earlier blooms had fallen away, leaving the new growth. Ranger Kevin fielded questions about the edibility of this species. We learned harvesting required using tongs to grasp and remove the pads. The spines can then be scraped off by using a sharp knife. The cook dices the pads and boils them in water for about 20 minutes. They can then be eaten, but their mucilaginous texture makes using them in other dishes as filler a more desirable choice for consumption. There are several varieties of cholla in the park. The first we encountered was also the smallest; it is called Christmas cholla because of the previous year’s red fruits. The small white flowers of this species are some of the last to appear in the season. This cactus often grows under other bushes, making it less apparent to the untrained eye. Still on the trail down to Cottonwood Wash, we stopped to admire several saguaros already in bloom. The blossoms of this regal cactus open at night remaining open into the next day, when they drop off. Once the fruit has ripened, around mid-July, long poles can be used to loosen it and allow it to drop into a waiting receptacle. Native peoples used saguaro ribs laced end-toend to create poles long enough to reach the top. One person would knock the fruit loose, while another would catch it in a basket before it could hit the ground and bruise. In response to a question from one of the participants, Ranger Kevin explained the proper technique for transplanting these giants. He emphasized it is important to retain as much of the root system as possible. Another requirement is to maintain the same orientation to the sun when replanting, as the side facing south is conditioned to its intensity, while the north side would sunburn if suddenly given a southern exposure. As far as their age is concerned, a fivefoot-high saguaro is probably around 50 years old. At 75, years it would be approximately 10 feet tall. The multi-armed giants are upwards of 150-200 years old, although without the rings used to identify tree age, it is really only guesswork that determines the apparent age of a saguaro. Something difficult to believe as you stand admiring these monsters is the challenges they face when they are young. As seedlings, the odds are stacked against them. They need a nurse plant that will provide shade and maintain enough moisture for survival. This is especially important for the first decade or two when ideal weather conditions such as mild temperatures and lack of heavy freeze events are necessary. We were next attracted to two different types of cholla, the teddy bear and the buckhorn. As most local residents know, the teddy bear cholla is one of the
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Spur Cross Ranch Conser vation Area is located fi ve miles nor th of Cave Creek Road on Spur Cross Road. Admission is $3 per adult. Open from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. For more i nfor ma t ion Rang er Kevi n a t 480-4 8 8 -6 6 2 3 www. ma r ico pa . g ov/pa rks / spu r_cro ss.
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“jumping cholla.” The sections break off so easily that they seem to jump from the plant to any passing victim. Once the barbed ends of the spines enter the skin, they are not only painful but extremely difficult to remove without causing additional pain. The buckhorn cholla, on the other hand, does not relinquish its segments easily. They propagate from seed, not pieces. The buckhorn was an important food source for early inhabitants of these lands. Before flower buds opened, they were gathered, baked in a pit oven for 24 hours and then ground into flour. Just off the trail, under a bush, we saw a bright magenta-colored blossom. This was the bloom of a strawberry hedgehog cactus. This little cactus is the first to bloom in the spring and has one of the most vibrant and beautiful flowers. Ranger Kevin next pointed out a prickly pear cactus with uniquely shaped pads. It was a cow’s tongue prickly pear. This non-native species has been imported from Texas and is a common
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Our entourage began its loop back along the Metate Trail, first of the Spur Cross trails built for hiking only. It winds its way south from a point along the Spur Cross trail, north of the entrance. As it meanders along Cave Creek, there are many opportunities for observing local flora in the
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riparian bottomlands. As we rejoined the Spur Cross trail and began our ascent to our starting point, we came across the last of the cacti to be identified on our morning hike. This was the barrel cactus. Sometimes called a compass barrel cactus because of its tendency to lean south as it grows, it is distinguished by its flat, reddish, curved spines. It will be the last to flower, so we will have to return in early June to see if we can catch a glimpse of its yellow blossom. As we expressed our appreciation and prepared to depart, Ranger Kevin extended an invitation to return in July for his Fruits of the Desert program. Having seen the cacti in bloom, it might be fun to return when the fruit is ripe for a tasting. Early inhabitants waited eagerly each year to harvest the succulent fruits of these prickly plants. It would certainly be worth rising early to join Ranger Kevin Smith at the trailhead at 7 a.m., the coolest part of an Arizona summer’s day. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area is located five miles north of Cave Creek Road on Spur Cross Road. Admission is $3 per adult and the trails are open from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. For more information about organized hikes, call Ranger Kevin at 480-488-6623 or visit their website at: www.maricopa.gov/parks/spur_cross. J u ne 2 0 1 2
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A very special art piece by renowned Italian designer Paolo Soleri was installed in a very special place in North Scottsdale May 2, the acquisition of an exceptional man. The amazing one-of-a-kind Soleri windbell assembly was Writer Donna Kublin Photographer Bryan Black Blackswan Photography
acquired by inventor, entrepreneur and art collector Treg Bradley. Standing 6 feet across by 11 feet high, the Biennale Bell was cast in 1989. In addition to the individual bells, the piece has a sculptural and a mobile quality to it that is the result of one-of-a-kind links, each designed and signed by Soleri. In 2000, the Biennale was shown at La Biennale di Venezia, the international art and architecture exhibition in Venice, Italy. It was the same year that Paolo Soleri received the most prestigious award for architecture in the world, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. I was fortunate to be on site when the day arrived for the installation. As workmen went about their tasks, the air was charged with excitement as the harmonious chorus of resonant sounds emanated from the windbells. The setting is spectacular for the piece. Bradley’s extraordinary contemporary home in Troon North is surrounded by natural desert beauty and rugged mountain peaks providing a perfect environment for the Biennale Bell. The work is optimally situated to be seen from anywhere in the house. The effect is breathtaking visually and comforting spiritually. “I have always enjoyed my home, but the windbells add soul to it,” said Bradley. A major collector of art by Arizona artists, Bradley felt strongly that this significant piece should remain in Arizona and be available for Arcosanti as well as museums. “There was interest from potential buyers out of state, hence I decided to act so that it could be in a proper environment here in Arizona,” said Bradley. “I want to safeguard the piece and have it available for people to see it.” Before he made the
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Bradley wanted
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blessing of Michael P. Johnson, the architect of his home. He explained, “When I spoke to Michael, he was extremely enthusiastic since he was very familiar with Soleri and the piece as well. The acquisition flowed naturally from there.” Asked about the importance of the piece to Arizona, Johnson said: “This piece is important because it was designed and built in Arizona by one of the giants of 20th century architecture. Soleri’s visionary theoretical work on cities has influenced planning around the world for a half century.”
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Soleri came to Arizona in 1947 after he was awarded his Ph.D. with highest honors in architecture from Torino Polytechnico. He spent a year and a half in fellowship with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West in Arizona, and at Taliesin East in Wisconsin. During this time, he gained international recognition for a bridge design displayed at the Museum of Modern Art and published in “The Architecture of Bridges” by Elizabeth Mock. He returned to Italy in 1950 for a short time, where he was commissioned to build a large ceramics factory. Becoming familiar with the ceramics industry led to his award-winning designs of ceramic and bronze windbells and siltcast architectural structures. For over 30 years, the proceeds from the windbells have provided funds to test his theoretical work. In 1956, he settled in Scottsdale with his late wife, Colly, and their two daughters. Dr. and Mrs. Soleri made a life-long commitment to research and experimentation in urban planning, establishing the Cosanti Foundation, a not-for-profit educational foundation. Set on five acres in Paradise Valley, Cosanti is open to the public.
The foundation’s major project is Arcosanti, a prototype town for 5,000 people designed by Soleri, under construction since 1970. Located at Cordes Junction in central Arizona, the project is based on Soleri’s concept of “Arcology,” architecture coherent with ecology. As a child, Bradley’s parents took him to Arcosanti on several occasions while traveling to visit his grandfather in Prescott. “Interestingly, this acquisition helps me reach back into my history and connect to those positive recollections,” said Bradley. Complementing the major piece, he also bought several additional windbell assemblies, which he hung at the entrance to his home and adjacent a backyard seating area. They have the effect of completing and balancing the new energy brought by the Biennale Bell. For days following the installation, I felt affected by my visit. Taken in its entirety, the visual and auditory experience of the windbell assemblies, the beautiful home, and stunning landscape can only be described by one word: magical. Soleri’s Biennale is in very good hands. Those interested in seeing examples of Soleri’s work locally can visit the renowned Soleri Bridge and Plaza that serves as a landmark for Scottsdale’s downtown waterfront. There you can see the Goldwater Bell that was displayed in the Goldwater department store for many years. In addition, a visit to Soleri’s celebrated Cosanti Foundation studios at 6433 East Doubletree Ranch Road in Paradise Valley offers not only an opportunity to learn about the foundation and the windbells, but a chance to purchase one as well.
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For Cave Creek resident Marie Peck, purpose has four legs and a tail. As founder and director of the Fetch Foundation, she outfits first responders with animal life-saving equipment and gives meaningful second chances to dogs otherwise destined for euthanasia. Her love and appreciation of dogs and her realization of the need to protect man’s best friend inspired her to “do something,” and since she began that “doing,” she hasn’t slowed down. With boundless energy and bouncy dark curls to match, she’s a one-woman whirlwind, planning, coordinating and caring for the dogs that have changed her life and the lives of so many others. The sister of a firefighter and mother of another, Marie heard stories about pets dying from smoke inhalation or burns because firefighters or other first responders didn’t have the proper equipment to help them. She learned that, in the United States, half a million pets are affected by fire and about 40,000 animals die from fire-related injuries each year. She heard ideas those responders had to help, and she ran with those ideas. putting together “Fido Bags,” complete with pet oxygen masks, burn sheets, bandages, restraints and rinsing saline, and handing them out to fire departments and search and rescue teams. “We have so many family members in the fire service. I’d hear stories about things that would happen to animals—all the could’ve, should’ve, would’ves. I had to do something,” she explains. As Marie grew the program, it evolved into the Fetch Foundation. People began sponsoring fire departments in memory of pets or family members, donating $225 for each Fido Bag. Now, with the help of veterinarian Dr. Cliff Faver from Animal Health Services in Cave Creek, fire departments and other first responders all over the state, and even across the nation, are equipped with Fido Bags and trained on their use. Countless lives have been saved, and the potential for more happy tails is immeasurable. “Fire departments that have received our Fido Bags and the training now feel confident they have the tools to give our pets the best chance of survival in these emergencies,” Marie adds. But she hasn’t stopped there. Having been involved in search and rescue for several years, she began to see another need she could fill. Through networking her Fido Bags, she saw the need for trained search and rescue dogs. Many of the dogs that are good at search and rescue are not specially bred for the job; they come from animal shelters and rescues, she noted. Like everything else she is passionate about, Marie not only pledged to do something, she took action. She spoke to search and rescue volunteers and dog trainers and learned the traits of good search and rescue dogs, then began combing shelters and dog rescues for dogs that showed promise. She and volunteers created a course in her yard to train the dogs, and eventually she and her husband, Mark, moved to a home with a larger lot so that they could expand the facilities. She found trainers who would volunteer with the dogs, but still quickly learned how much vaccinations, spaying and neutering, rattlesnake training, hip dysplasia evaluations, dental cleanings and food cost. Writer Amanda Christmann Larson Photographer Jerri Parness
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She began asking for help, and she started to get it. She also found volunteers willing to clean kennels and foster dogs, and her efforts began to make a difference. Something wonderful happens when passion and purpose combine. Instead of being worn out at the end of the day, doing good tends to recharge your batteries and make each day something to look forward to. That has certainly been the case with Marie. As time and interest grew, what was once a small project on the side for her became a full-time effort, eventually carving out enough time on her calendar to nudge out her photography business. She doesn’t mind, though, because of the good she and her small army of dedicated volunteers are accomplishing. Success stories keep her going. A little over a year ago, she received a call that a terrible car accident near Luke Air Force Base had taken the life of a 19-year-old girl. When firefighters removed the roof of the car to extricate the girl, they found a young black Labrador retriever broken and injured among the wreckage. The dog, Sammy, was taken to an emergency veterinary hospital, and shortly afterward, Marie received a phone call. The girl’s grandfather had told firefighters that she was training Sammy to be a search and rescue dog. Marie and the Fetch Foundation vowed to finish the job. Firefighters touched by the story helped her raise money to bring Sammy back to health. He finished his initial training and was ready to become a search and rescue dog. Sometimes fate happens in the most beautiful ways. One of the firefighters who had been on the scene could not get Sammy out of his head. In one of those “meant to be” moments, he brought Sammy home. The two are now canine search and rescue volunteers together. Is it a lot of work, time and money? Sure. Is it worth it? Marie thinks so. “The fact that we’re saving lives supersedes everything else,” she says, in the same determined voice that has gotten her this far. Some rescued dogs end up being ideal as service dogs. Some are compassion dogs, specially-trained to help owners who have specific needs. Others go to an organization called “Soldier’s Best Friend,” which provides dogs for injured service men and women, or those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. In the last two years, Marie and her volunteers have given out 100 Fido Bags and helped to train and place 46 dogs. If those, 14 are now search and rescue dogs, and six are service dogs. The rest were dogs that made it into the Fetch Foundation’s foster homes for many different reasons. “They may not have fit our programs, but we were still able to find them perfect homes,” Marie explains. Through her efforts, not only are the lives of the dogs saved, but they are, in turn, saving and changing even more lives. For Marie, though, the lesson has turned into so much more than the fulfillment she gets from changing and saving lives. When she chose the path to give to others, she received so much more in return. Just like a game of fetch, when you send loving kindness out into the world, it tends to come back. If you would like to find out more about the Fetch Foundation, or wish to learn more about fostering dogs or donating, visit www.thefetchfoundation.com.
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Through her efforts, not only are the lives of the dogs saved, but they are, in turn, saving and changing even more lives.
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Landscape Design Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 www.azulverde.com Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc. 623-465-2546 623-297-7584 www.iddingsandsonslandscaping.com Library Desert Broom Library 602-262-4636 Desert Foothills Library 480-488-2286 Outdoor Furniture Cave Creek Outdoor Living 480-575-3091 www.cavecreekoutdoorliving.com Elegant Outdoor Living 623-340-3072 www.elegantoutdoorlivingaz.com Painting Daisy Mountain Painting 623-551-3156 www.daisymountainpainting.com Dino’s Painting 480-710-9267 Parks Cave Creek Regional Park 623-465-0431 Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 Photography Jerri Parness Photography 480-650-3138 www.jerriparnessphotography.com Karen Sophia Photography 480-543-7526 www.karensophiaphotography.com Pogue Photography 480-748-9100 www.poguephoto.com Physical therapy Arizona Hand & Physical Therapy 480-563-1916 www.arizonahandtherapy.com Plumbing Liberty Plumbing & Solar 623-551-9156 www.libertyplumbingandsolar.com Priceless Plumbing Heating & Air 480-567-2395 www.pricelessplumbing.com
Proskill Plumbing 623-551-7473 www.proskillplumbing.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 7003 E. Cave Creek Road Pool Maintenance Perfect Pools 480-656-2984 www.perfectpoolsarizona.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 The RJ Team 480-239-4412 www.therjteamscottsdale.com Restaurants Carefree Station 480-488-8182 7212 E. Ho Road Carefree, AZ www.carefreestation.com Cave Creek Tap Haus 480-488-3300 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd. English Rose Tea Room 480-488-4812 201 Easy St. Carefree, AZ www.carefreetea.com The Station 623-465-7290 46202 N. Black Canyon Hwy. The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B 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 Unified School District 480-575-2000 Community Education Preschool 480-575-2072 Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool 480-585-8007 Desert Sun Academy 480-575-2900 Desert Willow Elementary School 480-575-2800 Foothills Academy 480-488-5583 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 CrimSafe 602-448-3346 www.crimsafeaz.com Sheriff Sheriff’s Posse 602-256-1895 Shopping el Pedregal at the Boulders 480-488-1072 34505 N. Scottsdale Road
Solar & Electric Black Platinum Solar & Electric 623-434-3340 www.blackplatinumsolar.com Tile and stone Cleaning Phoenix Grout 480-395-3400 www.phoenixgrout.com Water Softener & Filtration Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 www.raynewater.com Soft Water Plus AZ 623-465-4873 www.softwaterplusaz.com Window Treatments Exciting Windows 480-575-9727 480-861-3427 www.excitingwindows.com/donnahorner 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 Christ Anglican Episcopal Church 480-488-0525 www.christchurchaz.org Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 www.ctlcarefree.org Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 www.lds.org Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 www.coolwaterchurch.org Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461 Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 www.dflc.org
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 www.deserthills.org Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 www.desertmissionumc.org Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 www.csarizona.com/carefree-cavecreek.1st Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 www.goodshepherdaz.org Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-563-5500 www.lightofthedesert.org Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 www.lonemountainfellowship.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 www.northscottsdalechristian.com North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 www.northridge.org. North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 www.nvcoc.net Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 www.oloj.org Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 www.pinnaclepres.org Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 www.sonrisescottsdale.org Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 www.spiritinthedesert.org St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 www.stgacc.org
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recipe Strawberry Shortcake Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque
Strawberry Shortcake This is strawberry season – strawberries are ripe, plentiful, and their price is right! It is the perfect time to enjoy a crowd-pleasing treat such as strawberry shortcake. It’s sweet, fresh, and berry delicious! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose bleached flour ½ teaspoon salt
Directions: 1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 425 degrees. Mix flour, salt, baking powder and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Grate 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon baking powder
of the butter on the coarse holes of a box grater into dry ingredients; toss to coat.
5 tablespoons sugar, divided
Repeat grating and tossing with remaining butter. Combine egg and half-and-half; pour
½ cup butter, frozen 1 egg, beaten
into flour mixture. Toss with a fork to form large clumps. Lightly press clumps into a ball; add a teaspoon more half-and-half to the bowl if dough won’t come together.
1 egg white (optional) ½ cup cold half-and-half
2. Turn dough onto work surface; press into an 8-by-4 to 5-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 squares, placing them 1 inch apart on a small baking sheet. (Can be refrigerated
To assemble: 1 (16 ounce) package unsweetened frozen raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or
up to 2 hours before baking.) Before baking, brush tops with optional egg white for a particularly attractive sheen. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
strawberries, thawed and crushed 12 ounces fresh raspberries, blackberries
3. Mix thawed and fresh berries with sugar in a bowl; let stand until sugar dissolves.
or blueberries (rinsed and patted dry), or
With a hand mixer, beat cream into soft peaks, gradually adding 1 tablespoon sugar,
strawberries (hulled and sliced)
then vanilla.
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
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1 cup chilled heavy cream
4. Spit each cake crosswise; spoon a portion of berries over each cake bottom, then
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
a dollop of whipped cream over berries. Cap with cake top and serve immediately.
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