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reserving the vibe of the small, quiet, Western town with low-density housing is a major priority for many residents, as voiced in public comments on the redline draft for Cave Creek’s general plan. Protecting desert land for the town’s human and animal residents was also a predominant concern. “Residents are very protective of the lifestyle, the low-density rural nature of development and sound, and rightfully so,” said Luke Kautzman, the town’s planning director.

“The biggest theme is protecting rural low-density land use,” he said. “That’s something that, through the land use map and the guiding policies and actions, is actually going to be more protected in this draft than it was in the 2005 general plan.” A general plan is a community’s longterm guide for physical, economic and social growth for a period of over two decades. Each Arizona city and town is required to have a general plan, as mandated by state law. It serves as a policy document for the future of Cave Creek as envisioned by its residents. A vision statement, as well as plans, policies, goals and implementation

guidelines that address topics like land use, growth, environment as well as open space, are included in the general plan. The planning commission will have a multiplatform public hearing on Thursday, October 1. During this meeting the commission will take public comments and will also make recommendations on a draft to hand forward to the town council for consideration. A vote will be held to determine whether or not to recommend the general plan to council. From there, the town council will conduct hearings and listen to additional comments

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North Valley artists contribute to submariners memorial NEWS................................... 6 Sears Fire leads to evacuation, closure, flight restriction

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Foothills Focus Executive Editor

fter six years of design, construction and fundraising, the Arizona Silent Service Memorial, which will honor veterans of submarine service who died in the line of duty, has wrapped up. The memorial, which incorporates concrete, steel, copper and other materials, depicts a submarine bursting out of the water on an emergency ascent. Last month, the monument was transported to Wesley Bolin Park by Sunland Asphalt & Construction. Crews had to use a large crane to lower it onto a truck from Nate Decker’s Art studio in Anthem. That’s where the longtime copper artist spent the last several months completing the project. The memorial, which is 14 feet long and 11 feet tall, has been a work in progress for six years. The original rendering of the design, which was started by artist Renee Palmer-Ste-

The original rendering of the Arizona Silent Service Memorial design, which was started by artist Renee Palmer-Stevens, changed over the years, with much credit going to Nate Decker. (Photo by Tim Sealy)

vens, changed over the years, with much credit going to Decker. With many decades of copper experience, Decker redesigned the memorial to be outfitted with copper, representing Arizona and its copper state heritage. “I am so honored to be part of this project

and to be able to pay my respects for all those who serve to protect our freedom,” Decker said. “My dedication in completing this is only a fraction of the dedication of a submariner

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The Arizona Silent Service Memorial, which incorporates concrete, steel, copper and other materials, depicts a submarine bursting out of the water on an emergency ascent. (Submitted photo)

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After six years of design, construction and fundraising, the memorial, which will honor veterans of submarine service who died in the line of duty, has wrapped up. (Submitted photo)

and the vets lost for our nation.” Completing the project wasn’t easy. Decker said the copper had to be heated, hammered and then sculpted to form the waves, which represent an emergency blow. “I painted the copper to create the texture and color you see as the finish. The walls are faced in copper, and I used sulfu-

ric acid with ammonia to paint it and create the blue representation of the ocean,” Decker said. The copper work took more than 800 hours for Decker to complete. He worked on the memorial for several months outside of his studio in Anthem in the blistering summer months. Commissioned three years ago by the

Arizona Silent Memorial, Decker worked collectively with Palmer-Stevens and Jim Martin to redesign the monument in copper. The concrete base was delivered to his studio in February by Sunland Asphalt while awaiting the state’s final approval, before he could begin building the monument. Castle Steel made the scaled-down sub-

marine that sits on top of the concrete base. After Sunland delivered to the memorial to Capitol, Decker painted the 80foot Arizona flag on the radius wall that adorns the monument. A formal dedication is planned for April 17. For more information or to make a donation, visit Arizona Silent Service Memorial at arizonasilentservicememorial.org.

so it can further refine and tweak the plan as needed before it is voted upon. After that, the general plan will be turned over to the voters and “hopefully passed this time,” Kautzman said. “Third time’s the charm.” The general plan on which Cave Creek relies was implemented in 2005. Ratification attempts were made and failed in 2016 and 2018. “Ultimately this process would culminate with a voter ratification election

date in May of 2021,” Kautzman said. If the general plan isn’t passed by voters, “We are still living in 2005 apparently,” Kautzman said. On September 24, the planning commission held a workshop to discuss the redline draft and review the comments made during the 60-day review input period, which ended September 11. Common themes were brought to the planning commission’s attention, and those will be addressed in the doc-

ument that will be considered during the October 1 meeting, Kautzman said. Protecting Cave Creek’s dark skies was another common concern brought up by residents. Some said not enough was being done to address this priority; however, Kautzman said the general plan serves as policy guidelines and that the dark skies, and many other issues brought up by residents, are protected in the town’s ordinance. “The ordinances that we have on the books specific to outdoor lighting are actually much more restrictive than the model lighting ordinance that the (International Dark-Sky Association) would’ve had us adopt in order to become a (International Dark-Sky Association) community,” he said. The long process of gathering community input started in June 2019, Kautzman said. The consultant, Matthew Klyszeiko, with Michael Baker International, did an initial meeting with stakeholders as well as multiple other meetings and informal meetings,

too. The consultants also established their presence at various community events, like Taste of Cave Creek as well as the Cave Creek Craft Beer Festival, to speak with residents about their visions for the future. When COVID-19 started in Arizona, the consultants had to get creative. On the side of the road, “roadside fruit stand” type of pop-up tents were set up with a sign that said, “Stop and ask me about the general plan,” Kautzman said. A website, cavecreekgp.com, was also launched as a clearinghouse for all things general plan related to provide residents with various presentations and FYI documents. “As a resident and also as an employee of the town, I’m very proud of the community for all their input and effort and also just taking the time to educate themselves on what a general plan is and how it affects the community today, tomorrow and beyond,” Kautzman said.

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om’s Pantry Food Bank in Phoenix received a $50,000 donation through Turner Sports from basketball legend Charles Barkley. “Words can’t express how excited we are to receive a gift of this magnitude from Mr. Barkley,” said Pam Trudeau, Mom’s Pantry executive director. “Mr. Barkley’s donation will help provide food for thousands of people, including veterans, retired folks, single moms, homeless and those struggling with job loss or high medical bills. We can’t thank him enough for his generosity to our families, especially during these times.” Since March, Mom’s Pantry has given away more food than in 2019. Over 360,000 pounds of food have passed through its doors, and more than 35,000 individuals have already been fed by this neighborhood food bank this year. With the loss of jobs and the threat of eviction, Mom’s Pantry has experienced a 26% increase in guest count each week. Mom’s Pantry is located on North Cave Creek Road in a low-income area whose residents have experienced additional hardship due to repercussions of the pandemic. Many families lost significant income due to the closure of businesses in the food, hospitality, travel and entertainment industries. “This donation comes at a perfect time, as we are gearing up for the fall and winter months,” Trudeau said. “Additionally, Mom’s Pantry is in the middle of a matching funds drive. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to match the $20,000 fund set up by board members

Lori Alderfer, Allied Global Marketing and National Charity League volunteer, and Pamela Trudeau, director of Mom’s Pantry, accept a check on behalf of Mom’s Pantry. (Photo courtesy Mom’s Pantry)

and other major supporters. This campaign is in lieu of fundraising events that had to be canceled due to social distancing requirements. We invite the public to participate by donating to the ongoing work of Mom’s Pantry in our

community. Mom’s Pantry is a nonprofit and a qualifying charitable organization in Arizona. For more information, call 602-9920083 or visit momspantryphoenix.org.

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irefighters are battling a blaze near Cave Creek. The Sears Fire on the Cave Creek Ranger District forced the closure of the Bartlett Lake area, boat ramp and marina, along with the issuance of a temporary flight restriction and the evacuation of Camp Creek residents. Four residences, 10 outbuildings and several vehicles are confirmed to have been destroyed, as of print time, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Firefighters responded around 2:45 p.m. Friday, September 25, to burning grass and brush near Forest Service Road 24 and the Sears Kay Ranch. Early reports were of a 450-acre fire, though it quickly grew over the weekend despite suppression efforts. As of print time, the fire has spread to 14,241 acres and is 15% contained. Officials estimate the situation will be contained October 15. Humboldt Lookout and FAA communication equipment were reported to be threatened Saturday. KV powerlines remain impacted by smoke, as of print time. Lower Camp Creek powerlines have been deenergized. Though firefighters successfully protected Camp Creek recreation residences over the weekend, preliminary damage assessments around Sears Kay Ranch yielded three residences, five outbuildings/sheds and several vehicles that had been destroyed. After accessing the mine near Honeymoon Seep, northeast of there, firefight-

(Left) The Sears Fire on the Cave Creek Ranger District has spread to 14,241 acres and is 15% contained, as of print time. (Above) The fire led to the closure of Bartlett Dam Road, Seven Springs Road, Horseshoe Lake, Bartlett Lake and Seven Springs recreation sites. (Images courtesy U.S. Forest Service)

ers found another home and four outbuildings that had burned down. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Concerned area residents are urged to contact the local sheriff’s office to sign up for alerts and emergency evacuation notifications. According to Forest Service spokeswoman Susan Blake, cooperators and

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tional Forest official Facebook page. “Please avoid the area to allow suppression resources to travel safely to and throughout the incident,” the U.S. Forest Service cautioned. The flight restriction will be in effect through October 27. For details, go to tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.jsp. “Flying a drone near a wildfire is breaking the law and potentially endangers firefighters and interferes with wildland fire aerial suppression operations,” the U.S. Forest Service reported. “Interfering with firefighting operations can result in a significant fine and/or a mandatory court appearance.” A Stage 1 fire restriction was issued for the Tonto National Forest. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/alerts/ tonto/alerts-notices.

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HonorHealth’s sixth hospital opens in North Phoenix BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF

onorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center in North Phoenix is open to the public and is accepting patients. Featuring three stories, 210,000 square feet and 70 inpatient beds, this state-of-the-art facility is HonorHealth’s sixth medical center. Sonoran Crossing Medical Center serves residents of Anthem, New River, Cave Creek, Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix and others along the I-17. Sonoran Crossing Medical Center features healing colors and materials. Patient rooms and family waiting areas offer views of the surrounding mountains and adjacent desert preserve. A unique 2,000-square-foot outdoor healing garden with a water feature allows patients, visitors and staff to gather their thoughts in a serene environment. “The services and extraordinary care are just the beginning of what the community can come to expect from our

sixth medical center,” said Kim Post, RN, executive vice president, chief operations officer at HonorHealth. “We have been proud to serve this community in this location since 2013, when we opened the Sonoran Health and Emergency Center. This opening is truly a milestone for HonorHealth, and it’s representative of our continued commitment to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.” Medical services on campus include family-centered obstetrical and gynecological care, including all aspects of the birthing experience as well care for newborns. A variety of highly skilled surgeons will perform surgeries using the latest technology. This includes physicians specializing in joint replacement and minimally invasive orthopedic care, spine procedures, gynecologic and general surgery procedures. HonorHealth team members will guide patients through the surgery process, from pre-admission and testing to preparing

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patients about what to expect before, during and after any procedure. Education classes are also available for those who are interested in learning more about care that may impact their health and well-being. The operating rooms are slightly larger than average, to help make them ultra-flexible. This allows the surgical team to accommodate a greater array of procedures in a comfortable, safe environment, with stateof-the-art technology. Along with general medically focused services, other supportive care offered includes emergency services staffed with residency-trained, board-certified emergency physicians as well as a full-service emergency department, serving patients of all ages, open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Sonoran Crossing also has critical care capabilities should the need arise. A new ambulatory center sits on this campus and will include physician offices and additional specialties to serve patients in the North Phoenix and An-

them communities. A hallway connects the ambulatory and hospital buildings to provide ease of access for physicians and other members of the health care team to move easily between services. This illustrates the unique way it’s connecting inpatient and outpatient services, to help them work in close concert with each other, and provide enhanced collaboration and unsurpassed patient care. The existing medical office building, across the street from the hospital, will continue to offer medical imaging, including CT scans; MRIs; and breast health services, featuring 3D mammography. “Sonoran Crossing is the first medical center offering acute and ambulatory care in the area. We have served this community for many years and are proud to expand this location,” Post said. “This hospital is part of a growing family of hospitals and health services offered by HonorHealth. No matter what level of care you need, you can get it at HonorHealth.”

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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN

‘Good riddance’ to summer BY JUDY BLUHM Foothills Focus Guest Columnist

inally, summer has ended. I hate to rush a season, but it has been too hot, too dry and even a bit boring. This was the year of “nonsoons,” when the rain didn’t happen but the heat came and never left. The Southwest caught on fire, and you knew things were crazy when it was 112 degrees in beach towns in California over Labor Day weekend. My friend in Portland suffered in 105-degree heat. Just one more reason to say “good riddance” to summer. Well, we did finally get a blast of rain on the first day of autumn. Good things happen to those who wait.

Autumn is here. Great news! There is a company selling pumpkin spice latte-scented face masks. (Submitted photo)

Autumn is the season of longer nights, cooler weather and plenty of giant pumpkin-growing contests. And pumpkin spice lattes, which might make us grow fat as a pumpkin because each cup “weighs in” with around 430 calories. I better stop drinking “fat” and start growing “fat,” because if I can end up with a 2,600-pound pumpkin, the first-place prize is mine. Last year, a man in New Hampshire just won $6,000 for growing the biggest pumpkin in North America. It weighed 2,528 pounds. Oh, I do love to see all those pumpkins (of normal sizes) being proudly displayed around yards and porches this time of year. It is the gentle reminder that autumn has arrived, cooler breezes are in the air and sweater weather is almost here. I made a festive pumpkin

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High court fight brings out the worst on all sides BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Foothills Focus Columnist

ustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had been dead mere hours when the argument over replacing her on the U.S. Supreme Court exploded among those Americans who live and breathe politics. After observing their screaming for days on end, I can say we appear divided into three camps. There are Republicans who agree with President Trump and want a conservative justice announced posthaste. Their main line of argument is that the Constitution—a document most of them have never read—assigns the president the

power to nominate a Supreme Court justice, with confirmation handled by the U.S. Senate. That’s a pretty persuasive argument, except it flies in the face of everything the Republicans said last time we had this same food fight—in the months before the 2016 election, after President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Garland dangled in judicial limbo for nearly 300 days. He never got a Senate hearing. Said then-candidate Donald Trump in a March 2016 CNN interview: “I think the next president should make the pick, and I think they shouldn’t go forward, and I believe I’m pretty much in line

with what the Republicans are saying. “I think that the next president should make the pick. We don’t have a very long distance to wait. Certainly, they could wait it out very easily. But I think the next president should make the pick. I would be not in favor of going forward.” That gaping hypocrisy has predictably outraged Democrats like Joe Biden. Two days after Ginsburg’s death, Biden’s stump speech focused on letting the American people exercise their voice in the process through the Nov. 3 election. “To jam this nomination through the Senate is just an exercise in raw political power,” said Biden. “And I don’t believe the people of this nation will stand for it. President Trump has already made it clear. This is about power. Pure and sim-

ple. Power.” I’d be far more sympathetic to Biden’s cause had he not said this in 2016 about GOP stalling on the Garland nomination: “It’s a plain abdication of the Senate’s solemn constitutional duty. It’s an abdication, quite frankly, that has never occurred in our history.” Biden concluded: “Dysfunction and partisanship are bad enough on Capitol Hill. But we can’t let the Senate spread this dysfunction to the Supreme Court of the United States.” There—on the subjects of dysfunction and partisanship—I agree with Biden. This explains why I may be alone as the third camp in this screaming match:

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an American who cannot stomach the sanctimonious garbage being peddled by partisans of both sides. You folks really should listen to yourselves sometime, to your solemn pronouncements about “what’s at stake for the future of our country,” the endless screeching about how you’re ready to “fight, fight, fight” with your dying breath to stop the encroachment of evil. Save the country? Please. Like bawling siblings begging mommy to decide who gets the last piece of candy, all you want is to get your way. And that inability to see past your own

egos and your own points of view continues to jackhammer away at the foundation of this nation. Republicans screech they need a Ginsburg replacement now so that jurist can protect guns, God and the unborn. Democrats scream that we must wait, so should Biden win the election they can have a jurist who will protect them against more guns and restrictions on a woman’s right to choose. Both sides screech away, as out of tune as Nero’s fiddle. Meanwhile, America burns like ancient Rome. You have to wonder if one day there will be nothing left.

display lining my driveway. Wait! Are those javelinas I see with their piggy faces all orange from devouring my decorations? I learned a “festive” lesson. Pumpkins are food and javelinas love them! A young mother placed her baby in a huge pumpkin for a photo shoot. She cut holes in the pumpkin so she could sit the baby up and have her legs dangle out. Looked very cute; except when the woman tried to get baby out of the gourd, she was stuck. A baby is trapped inside a pumpkin and no amount of pulling could get the poor, screaming child out. Panicking, the woman ran around the neighborhood, carrying the pumpkin with frightened baby, yelling for help and knocking on people’s doors until a kind man ran out. He used a mini hacksaw to free the baby. People, do not place your babies inside pumpkins! Oh, it’s also time to get out my famous

pumpkin cookie recipe! Yes, dear readers, one bite of my pumpkin dough cookie, with its pound of brown sugar, butter, pureed pumpkin and maple syrup is enough to send glucose levels to dangerous highs and arteries to immediately clog. Probably a mere 600 calories per cookie, they should only be eaten at your own risk. Stop by and I’ll give you a few. Great news! There is a company selling pumpkin spice latte-scented face masks. So appropriate for 2020. I’d rather eat a cookie and drink a latte. Be sure not to stick your baby in a pumpkin! And remember the javelinas are watching where you place those tasty, large orange balls. Oh my gourd, autumn is here.

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for the new ones for yourself. • Change the name on financial accounts. If you and your spouse had jointly held accounts with “right of survivorship,” the assets will typically pass automatically to you, the surviving spouse. However, for legal purposes, it’s still a good idea to retitle these assets in your name. This usually only requires filling out some simple documents, which are available from your financial institutions—bank, credit union, investment firm, etc. But you also may need to change the beneficiary designations on accounts held only in your name, such as your 401(k). These designations are powerful and can even supersede instructions in your will or living trust. • Go over bills and debts. Review all your bills, automatic payments and out-

standing loans. If they are in your spouse’s name, or in both your names, contact the merchant or financial services provider to change all correspondence and account information to your name only. For any outstanding accounts in your spouse’s name, you may need to notify the business that all payments will be handled by your spouse’s estate, if you choose to go that route. You may need to provide these businesses with the contact information of your estate planning professional. • Plan for your future. Once you’ve handled the immediate financial needs described above, you’ll want to think about your own future. This means you may have to update your estate plans and insurance policies. You’ll also want to con-

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nstitutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, sold Liv North Valley, a 385-unit luxury multifamily asset in Phoenix, for $90 million. “A modern desert oasis in the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve, Liv North Valley attracts affluent suburban dwellers from greater Phoenix’s leading demographic area,” said Steve Gebing, IPA executive managing director. “Within a 1-mile radius of Liv North Valley, single-family home prices average $416,000, and the $123,600 average annual household income is 50% higher than the average in greater Phoenix.” Gebing and IPA Executive Managing Director Cliff David represented the seller and procured the buyer, The Praedium Group.

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ventional product with only 3% down payment required, and that offers lower PMI monthly cost than other conventional programs. These programs have income restrictions, and some are only for first-time buyers. PMI is required for conventional financing with less than 20% down payment. It eventually drops off when the loan is paid down to 20% equity position of the original purchase price (approximately five years), provided the borrower meets the criteria. FHA home loans are a great source for a mortgage for borrowers with lower credit scores or higher incometo-debt ratios, she said. FHA requires only a 3.5% down payment, which can be important to buyers with lower amounts to put down. “Keep in mind that the borrower pays mortgage insurance premium (MIP) for the life of the loan, no matter the loan balance, and there is also upfront MIP charged that is added to the loan

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ew River artist Karen Friend has taken the natural elements of the common gourd to a whole new level of artistic expression. Her expertise in techniques of painting, carving, pyrography and embellishing design is evident in her studio space she calls a living collage, full of thrift shop and yard sale treasures, desert hike discoveries and random objects from various places. Friend began her journey in 1970, when she started her curriculum development studies at Allegheny Community College in southwestern Pennsylvania. Her degree curriculum required she take art classes to fill out her electives. She eventually transferred to the University of Chicago, where she completed her BFA in 1977. Upon graduation, she worked in the sign and printing industry, which allowed her the chance to be creative. Twenty-five years later, it was time for a change. By 2002, Friend and her husband, Roger, bought and remodeled a bed and breakfast in Cave Creek, launching a five-year stint in the hospitality industry. The couple decided in 2007 to reclaim their privacy and pursue other interests. New River became home after selling the B&B, and a new chapter of creativity began. Friend found time to immerse herself in the fine arts, this time using gourds. Each year, Friend traveled to gourd farms in Arizona and Southern California, selecting just the right specimens for her 3D canvases. She looks for personality and possibility in her gourd selections, the character of shape, the quality of surface and even the blemishes.

inlay, metal conchos, seeds, bones, wood and other natural objects to create unusual textures. Recently, Friend has developed a new technique of faux beading, using a small wood-burned grid where tiny dots of acrylic color are applied, simulating beading seen in Native American belts and war shirts. Both cactus “lace” and faux beading figure prominently in Friend’s new series. Friend is active with her fellow artisans in the Sonoran Arts League, Southwest Gourd Association and the Arizona Gourd Society. Since 2015, Friend has promoted the Arizona Gourd Society by taking a lead role inviting nationally recognized gourd artists to submit a piece Karen Friend focuses on gourd art at her New River studio. (Photos courtesy Karen Friend) for the grand master exhibit at Casa Grande’s Wuertz Gourd Festival. More than 12,000 visitors attend the annual “Running of the Gourd Festival” in Casa Grande each February, contributing to its reputation as one of the best artistic gourd events in the United States. To see artist Friend’s work locally, patrons can make an appointment to visit her studio or meet her on the annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour in November at Coyote Crossing Studio. Also, view her website soaringspirit“Three to the Wind” by Karen Friend. studio.com. Friend is “Flight of the Hummingbird” by Karen Friend. available by e-mail at karen@soaringspirShe sketches her plan on the gourd’s dyes, inks, itstudio.com or 480-284-3414 for consurface with a pencil. From this basic acrylics, oils, watercolor, colored pencils, sultation on purchases or commission pattern, she develops visual interest by stamp designs, embossing powders, gold pieces. using wood burning, carving tools and leaf and fibers. Contact arts columnist, Shea Stanfield, elements such as the lace texture of the The pop and wow factor in the design at flowingquill@yahoo.com. prickly pear cactus. Color is added with comes with the use of beadwork, stone

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ederico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri, the husband-and-wife duo behind Carefree’s Pizzicata, are expressing their love for their home country of Italy with Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood in Cave Creek. The couple said that in Italy the most important part of the dining experience is the company. They believe in those interactions, and they want to make a dining experience incredible with their new upscale Italian steakhouse. The two partnered with Cave Creek resident Philip Igneri on the concept, which moved into the former location of Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine, which closed in

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