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CONTENTS PUBLISHER Shelly Spence

EDITOR/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jenn Korducki Krenn

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Donna Kublin Amanda Christmann Tom Scanlon Monica Longenbaker Rebecca Zaner Barb Evans Sue Kern-Fleischer Stephanie Maher Palenque Paula Theotocatos Lauren Strait Peni Long Shannon Severson Nigel Spence Suzanne Wright Lara Piu

PHOTOGRAPHERS Bryan Black Loralei Lazurek Keri Meyers Mike Harvey Karen Hamilton Monica Longenbaker Brandon Tigrett

GRAPHIC ARTIST Jennifer Satterlee

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WELCOME

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Two years ago, I wrote about big changes happening in our family.

Not only had we recently celebrated the first birthday of our youngest daughter, Joslyn, but our oldest daughter, Amanda, was preparing to graduate from high school — and I was preparing to test my strength as a mother as I watched my first baby leave the nest.

Nearly 24 months later, a lot has changed. Now 3, Joslyn has become a true pistol with a larger-than-life personality. She often tells outrageous stories with a calm matter-of-factness, her hands on her hips as if daring us to contradict her. Our 7-year-old daughter, Grace, is in first grade and as sweet as ever. And Amanda is in the nursing program at Paradise Valley Community College, her health vastly improved from where it was last fall (thank goodness).

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And yet, as the proverb goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. This year, we find ourselves getting ready to say goodbye all over again, this time as we watch our son, Cooper, graduate from high school and move on — and out — to attend South Mountain Community College, where he will play on the golf team. While my husband, Nigel, and I are immensely proud of all he has accomplished and will continue to achieve, I have to admit, it’s bittersweet knowing that things are going to be a lot quieter around

Celebrated Architect Bob Bacon

Let Grace Reign

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the house. It’s a good thing I still have two little ones, or I’m not sure I’d know what to do with myself!

All lamentations aside, it’s always an incredible time to watch your children take the next big step in their life’s journey. Cooper has always been a mature, responsible young man, and I’m eager to watch him discover new passions, grow in confidence and jump to new heights as an SMCC Cougar.

Cooper, we love you always. Congratulations!

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Shelly Spence Publisher, Images Arizona magazine shelly@imagesaz.com 623-341-8221

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MEET THE

Dave & Tim If you know a family you would like to nominate, please email shelly@imagesaz.com.

Perfectfamily

Writer Stephanie Maher Palenque Photographer Loralei Lazurek

Dave Perfect and his son, Tim, live and run a successful family business in Cave Creek, the same town Dave’s parents retired to many years ago when, no doubt, it was a very different community. Together, Dave and Tim have grown with the town and strived to meet its needs every step of the way. They have had their share of struggles, both business-related and personal, but have only become stronger in the process.

Dave was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1939, and attended grade and high school in Wisconsin and Michigan. He attended Stanford University, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. While in California, he met his wife-to-be, who gave birth to their daughter, Jacque. He worked for General Electric in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. While living there, his sons, David Jr. and Tim, were born.

Despite their Midwestern roots, the elder Dave’s parents ultimately retired from Wisconsin to Cave Creek. Retirement is subjective, though, and Dave’s father, Dallas, or “Dal” as he was

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commonly known, soon went into business with Curt Cockburn and Chuck Davis, two local builders.

Cave Creek Building Supply was born in response to the needs of local builders for building supplies. Since then, the business has become a true family affair and a fixture in the Cave Creek community, as did the Perfect family.

When General Electric was going through a round of layoffs, Dave volunteered, and subsequently moved his family out to Cave Creek in 1971. He began working with his father and his business partners.

Dal eventually brought in another partner, Bill McCullough, who bought out the original three soon after. Dave bought out Bill a few years after that, and has run the business ever since.

Meanwhile, Tim was starting kindergarten at Cave Creek School on the corner of Schoolhouse and Cave Creek roads. After attending Cave Creek School, Black Mountain School and Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, he attended the University of California, San Diego and earned his degree in economics.

Tim has worked with his dad at Cave Creek Building Supply on and off since the age of 8. Some of his previous responsibilities included stocking spray paint and light bulbs.

He worked weekends and summers throughout high school and college, and started on a full-time basis in 1989 — when the store burned down.

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Since then, Tim has lived out his dream of working alongside his father in the family business.

“The best thing about working in a family-owned business is that I get to work with my father every day,” he says. “When I was a kid, that was all I wanted to do. I loved the place.

I didn’t realize all of the day-to-day problems that my dad handled, but boy, do I now! He has been a good teacher — I just hope I can run it as long as he has.”

Life has been far from “perfect” during their years in Cave Creek; in fact, there have been some significant struggles that Dave and Tim have dealt with together, including the aforementioned fire, which threatened to ruin their business and the livelihoods of the family and the three people they employed full time.

“I was almost finished with school when the fire occurred,” Tim recalls.

“I put school on hold for another eight years, and then went back to school during the slow summer months and finished at summer school. We started working out of cargo containers about two weeks later. What we thought was going to be a temporary fix lasted 11 years.”

Cave Creek Building Supply moved into its present building in 2000.

New competition and the economic downturn have also threatened their business.

“Home Depot moved in and took some business away, but at that time the economy was so strong that

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within a year, we didn’t really notice,” says Tim. “Lowe’s moved in about six months before the economy collapsed, so we couldn’t tell how they were going to affect us. The economy failing was tough. We basically sat around for five years wondering what was going to happen. The last three years have been good. It is nowhere near as busy as it was during the building boom, but we are still here and have had a steady increase in sales over that time.”

There was also a recent health struggle for the elder Dave.

“He was sitting at his desk one day, not looking so hot,” Tim remembers.

“I asked him what was wrong and if I should call 911. He said not to call, but that he wanted me to take him to Mayo Clinic. Halfway down to Mayo, he said his arm was going numb. That made for a scary ride.”

Dave recovered from a small stroke and heart attack. Since then, he has been back at work, doing what he has been doing for the last 45 years, alongside his loving son. He also now has three grandsons to dote on: Dave Jr.’s sons, Holden and Ean, and Jacque’s son, Dominic.

The Perfects have navigated rocky terrain throughout their many years in the desert Southwest; fire, business competition and health struggles are just some of the inevitable challenges they have faced. But they have not given up on their dream of working together in a successful family business, and even though their lives may not be, well, perfect, they are as close to flawless as any father and son business team can be.

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COMMUNITY ARTS // CULTURE // ANNOUNCEMENTS Writer Amanda Christmann

VALERIE’S FURNITURE AND ACCENTS TO CLOSE AFTER 27 SUCCESSFUL YEARS Valerie Watters, owner of Valerie’s Furniture and Accents in Cave Creek, recently announced that her successful 27-year run as the purveyor of classic Western and rustic furniture and decorative items is coming to a close. Valerie will retire from the business Valerie in front of her “Wall of Fame” celebrating 27 years of awards.

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she so ably built up, first in

being supportive of each

Scottsdale and then in Cave

other,” she says.

Creek, by the year’s end.

Valerie’s decision did not Over the years, Valerie has

come easy for her. She will

built a solid reputation among

miss the rapport she has built

her peers and suppliers,

over the years with suppliers,

winning many awards while

vendors and clients. But she

doing so. Her accolades

looks forward to spending

include the 2011 Retailer

more time with the animals

of the Year Award from the

on her ranch, which include

Arizona Home Furnishings

a donkey, five goats, a pig, a

Representatives Association,

mule, loads of chickens, three

Best of the Valley by Phoenix

dogs and two cats. She also

magazine (twice) and National

wants to dedicate her time to

Retail Star by Home Accents

being active in animal rescue.

Today magazine (twice).

In 2013, she was named

“I have been a big rescue

president of the prestigious

advocate my whole life,”

Western Home Furnishings

she says. “All these wayward

Association.

animals have found love and companionship at Big Ranch

Valerie’s business has been

Wannabe.”

a celebration of excellence.

She has dedicated herself

Look for fantastic sales as

to providing her clients with

Valerie prepares to liquidate

unique furnishings, nearly all

the furnishings over the next

of which are American-made,

eight months. Be sure to

each item hand-picked from

stop in and say hello to this

artisans throughout the United

exuberant personality who

States. Many of her clients

was such an important figure

became friends, drawn to

in the Cave Creek business

Valerie’s warm and welcoming

landscape. She will be

personality.

missed. For more information, call 480-483-3327 or visit

“It’s all about fostering

valeriesfurniture.com.

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you along the classic journey in a unique and interesting

TRANSIT OF MERCURY

way. A special Mad Hatter

Join the Phoenix Astronomical

Tea Party takes place at

Society to catch the transit

12:30 p.m. on May 15, and

of the planet Mercury on the

includes creative interaction

new observatory deck of the

with characters from the show,

Aquila Hall Building. Free. 7:30

a story read by Alice and

to 11:45 a.m. Paradise Valley

delicious traditional English tea

Community College at Black

provided by the English Rose

Mountain, 34250 N. 60th

Tea Room. $16-$21, adults;

St., 602-561-5398, events@

$14-$16, youth. 2 p.m. and 7

pasaz.org, paradisevalley.edu/

p.m. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts

blackmountain.

Center’s Black Box Theater, 33606 N. 60th St., 480-488-1981, dftheater.org.

MAY 7

WESTERN SPIRIT PRESENTS “THE GENTLEMAN DOC HOLLIDAY” John Henry “Doc” Holliday was a genteel Southerner who became best known as a legendary frontier gambler, gunfighter, dentist and friend of Wyatt Earp. This one-man play examines Doc’s journey from “one who heals to one who kills.” Wyatt Earp, a direct descendant of the legendary lawman, portrays Holliday. The historical drama was written by Terry Earp in collaboration with Karen Holliday Tanner, Doc Holliday’s closest living relative. $15, or free for museum members. 1 p.m. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s

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DESERT FOOTHILLS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: BATTLE OF PIMA BUTTE

scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

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the Battle of Maricopa Wells,

6TH ANNUAL HOMELESS TO HEROES BENEFIT

was fought on June 1, 1857

Support the Fetch Foundation

The Battle of Pima Butte, or

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Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, 480-686-9539,

education of members of the National Concierge Association, Arizona Chapter. $5 per person, includes one free Chinese auction ticket. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Donovan’s Steak

MAY 14

SKINREVISION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION It has been one year since SkinRevision owner J. Maxine MacGwyre joined forces with North Valley Medical Center

at Pima Butte, Arizona near

with this fun and festive

Maricopa Wells in the Sierra

evening featuring a silent

Estrella, representing the last

auction, balloon pop

major battle between Native

and a Chinese auction

Americans in North America.

of autographed sports

ncakey.org/arizona.

of NVMC for light bites, free

Author and museum archivist

memorabilia, hotel stays, spa

Steve Hoza brings the events

treatments, jewelry, rounds

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chair massages, handcrafted

to life at a meeting of the

of golf, dining certificates,

Desert Foothills Chapter of

desert excursions, passes to

the Arizona Archaeology

local attractions and many

Society. Free. 7 p.m. Good

other fabulous items. Light

Shepherd of the Hills Church

appetizers and cash bar will

Community Building, 6502 E.

be available, and valet parking

Cave Creek Rd., azarchsoc.org/

is complimentary. Additional

desertfoothills.

proceeds will benefit the

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and Chop House, 3101 E. Camelback Rd., 480-636-0500, thefetchfoundation.com,

DESERT FOOTHILLS THEATER PRESENTS “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they travel down the rabbit hole to the fantastical yet scary world below. The wonderful script, written by C. Lynn Johnson, will guide

(NVMC) in Carefree, and it’s time to celebrate success!

Join Maxine and extraordinary local talent in the courtyard

goods, healthy insights and musical styling by Jan Marrou.

Complimentary skin analysis and custom facials are on special for just $60. 12 to 2 p.m. 7301 E. Sundance Trail, Ste. 102, 480-828-0987, skinrevisionaz.com.

Each Visit includEs:

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CAVE CREEK MUSEUM PRESENTS “IT’S A DRY HEAT: THE ERA OF CAVE CREEK’S TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS” For a couple of decades, Cave Creek played host to hundreds of healthseeking victims of lung ailments such as tuberculosis, pleurisy and mustard gas damage from the trenches of World War I. Where were the camps? What was life like in them? How did the citizens of Cave Creek react to the “lungers”? How

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executive director Evelyn Johnson and docent Stephanie Bradley share stories of these reluctant immigrants to Arizona in its History Highlights program titled,

“We relieve the stress of leaving your home vacant for extended periods of time.”

“It’s a Dry Heat: The Era of Cave Creek’s Tuberculosis Camps.” 2-3 p.m. Cave Creek 480-488-2764, cavecreekmuseum.org.

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VINO AND CANVAS Join a group of likeminded artists and wine sippers to splash paint, drink wine, laugh and chat, then take home the results of your creative labors.

Reservations required. 6 to 8 p.m. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., 480-488-2764, vinoandcanvas.com.

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TIM MONTANA AND THE SHREDNECKS AT HAROLD’S Harold’s Corral has long been the venue of choice for some of the hottest upand-coming talent in the country, and Tim Montana and the Shrednecks are no exception. Lauded in Rolling Stone and embraced by the likes of Kid Rock, Chris Kyle, and ZZTop, TMS’s brand of MAY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ARTS // CULTURE // ANNOUNCEMENTS scorching Southern rock is something you’ll want to catch while they’re on the rise. 8:30 p.m. 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd..

Cave Creek. General Admission $5. No tickets required with dinner reservations. 480-4881906 haroldscorral.com

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ESTEBAN UNDER THE STARS

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ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK The Arizona Restaurant

special finale performance from celebrated guitarist Esteban.

The “Esteban Under the Stars Show” will take place in the

The seventh annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival promises to

surrounded by desert and mountain views. $30 per person at the

be the best event yet. Music,

gate, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Foothills Caring

a larger kids’ zone, lawn

Corps. 7 to 9:30 p.m. el Pedregal at the Boulders Resort,

chair seating, face painting,

34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., elpedregal.com.

patriotic air displays and other

Year Bruce Arians and his

Restaurant Week is back!

wife, Christine, will host the

Presented by BMW North

second annual Arians Family

Scottsdale, 10 nights of epic

Foundation Fundraiser Dinner

dining adventures will feature

at Steak 44. Proceeds from the

the best cuisine the Valley

dinner will benefit the Arians

of the Sun has to offer.

Family Foundation and Voices

More than 100 participating

for CASA Children of Maricopa

restaurants will offer a three-

County, an organization that

course prix-fixe menu, excluding

helps make sure children

unless otherwise noted. $33 or $44 per person. Check website for participating restaurant locations. arizonarestaurantweek.com.

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extraordinary open-air setting of el Pedregal’s central courtyard

Association’s spring Arizona

beverages, tax and gratuity

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CAVE CREEK BALLOON FESTIVAL

The popular Concert Series at el Pedregal concludes with a

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ARIANS FAMILY FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER DINNER Arizona Cardinals head coach and 2014 NFL Coach of the

who are involved in the court system as a result of abuse or neglect by their families receive the love and help they need. 310-426-9900, ariansfamilyfoundation.com.

Memorial Day excitement mean more fun and less hassle for event-goers. A portion of proceeds benefit Cave Creek Unified School District and the Cave Creek Museum. VIP and general admission tickets are available online. Gate tickets for adults, $15; kids 12 and under, $10; children 2 and under, free. Parking is available for $5 at 38406 N. Schoolhouse Rd. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Rancho Mañana Golf Club, 5734 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., cavecreekfestivals.com.

“On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” library program.

Registration is open to youth, ages 0-18, with prize drawings, story times, reading clubs and more.

Activities include contests, foodie events, art projects, science and coding events, and encourage reading fundamentals and cultural enrichment in an inviting

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ANTHEM MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

social environment. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., 480-488-2286, dfla.org.

The Anthem Community Council, Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team and Daisy Mountain Veterans invite the public to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Anthem Veterans Memorial. “A Day of Remembrance” honors the service and sacrifice of veterans who have fallen while serving our nation.

LIV URBN ANNOUNCES CONTOUR ON CAMPBELL

This year’s ceremony will

Liv URBN announces

feature the Honor Flag, a

Contour on Campbell,

traveling national treasure,

a luxury condominium

as well as speakers including

community offering refined

retired U.S. Navy Cmdr.

urban living and integrated

Bill Krissoff, veteran Chris

technology that will be

Heisler and retired U.S. Air

located at 2242 E. Campbell

Force Col. Thomas “Tom”

Ave. Contour is situated in

Kirk. ProMusica Arizona will

the character-rich Campbell

provide ceremony music. 10

Avenue neighborhood

a.m. Anthem Community Park,

in Phoenix, bridging the

41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.,

Camelback and Indian

onlineatanthem.com/avm.

School business corridors.

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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ! Readers of all ages will explore nutrition and fitnessthemed activities and events this summer through the

The new community is comprised of 111 one- and two-bedroom condominiums, ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,700 square feet. Home pricing is expected to begin in the low $400,000s. For more information, visit contourcondos.com.

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CAREFREE CAVE CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES ANNUAL M&MS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce will launch a new annual membership drive on May 1.

Dubbed Membership Means Something — or M&Ms — the campaign rewards current members who refer the largest

SANTA BARBARA CATERING NAMED INTERNATIONAL CATERER OF THE YEAR Santa Barbara Catering, Arizona’s highest-rated caterer for quality and service, has been awarded the 2016 Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence (CATIE) Award for Caterer of the Year. The award was presented at the elite Catersource and Event Solutions Conference and Tradeshow’s POPalooza in March. Each year, the International Catering Association awards only 15 businesses and professionals in the catering industry with the CATIE Awards. For more information, visit santabarbaracatering.com. will open September 1.

number of new members.

Through May 31, Chamber

Situated on 22 acres at the

members will receive $25

base of Camelback Mountain,

for each new member they

the resort will feature 201

refer, as well as bragging

bungalow-style guestrooms and

rights such as having their

suites. Drawing inspiration from

business name engraved on a winner’s trophy for display at their business for one year.

New members will receive 13 months of membership for the price of 12 months. M&Ms also signifies the launch of the organization’s sales effort for the annual Chamber of Commerce Community Guide, a 64-page, full-color directory showcasing the best and brightest businesses in the area. For more information, call 480-488-3381 or visit carefreecavecreek.org.

CACTUS SHADOWS HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES TOP AWARDS FOR PUBLICATIONS Cactus Shadows High School received two top awards

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for their newspaper and literary magazine publications.

The CS Press received a Gold Crown, and Shadows literary magazine received a Silver Crown. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced its top awards for scholastic publications at the 92nd annual Scholastic Convention on March 18. This year’s awards are part of an ongoing tradition of excellence for the school’s award-winning journalism department.

ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT AND SPA OPENING IN SEPTEMBER Andaz Scottsdale Resort

the colorful and blossoming art scene that took place in the 1950s, the resort pays homage to the mid-century modern art movement and a number of notable artists who used the desert as a creative landscape for expression. Signature restaurant Freehand Art Bar and Kitchen is helmed by Chef Adam Sheff of Park Hyatt New York, and Andaz Salon cultural programs provide exclusive, interactive experiences for guests in partnership with the local community of emerging artists, musicians and craftsman. For more information, visit scottsdale. andaz.hyatt.com.

THE HERB BOX OPENS AT THE COLONY IN MIDTOWN The Herb Box, a local favorite restaurant in DC Ranch and Old Town Scottsdale, has now opened a new restaurant in midtown Phoenix at 5538 N. 7th St. The Herb Box features savory twists on tried-and-true cuisine and fresh, seasonal ingredients that unify regional flavors, and they are the first tenant to open doors at The Colony in Midtown, a new mixed-use development in North Central Phoenix.

For more information, visit theherbbox.com.

DESERT SUN ACADEMY TO BRING FIRST FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM TO ARIZONA Desert Sun Academy (K-6 grades) will be the first public school in Arizona to institute a French immersion program, slotted to begin August 2016.

The end goal is for students to achieve professional fluency in English and French. French has been identified as the third most important language in the global economy after English and Chinese. Dual immersion programs follow the

and Spa, located at 6114 N.

Arizona academic standards

Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale,

but teach half of the day in

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR the target language and the

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collectibles. Jacki Cohen’s

other half in English. Seats

permanent exhibitions, in

for this kindergarten and first

addition to her selections

grade program are currently

online, are an 11-piece wall

open until the cap is reached.

installation at Congregation

For more information, call

Beth Israel in Scottsdale

480-575-2900.

and three pieces in the Keaton Fine Arts Gallery in Superior, Arizona. For more information, visit shop. jackicohenglassartdesigns.com.

DESERT STAGES THEATRE MOVING TO SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE Desert Stages Theatre, the award-winning, nonprofit performing arts theater in Old Town Scottsdale, will be moving to their new space, previously occupied by Harkins Theatres within Scottsdale Fashion Square, in fall 2016.

The theater recently launched a “Next Stage” capital campaign in support of their upcoming move. The new space will be 12,500 square feet, compared to the current 6,500-square-foot space.

For more information, visit desertstages.org.

CHARROS TAP DENNIS ROBBINS FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Scottsdale Charros is pleased to announce the appointment of Scottsdale native and lifelong resident Dennis Robbins as its new executive director. Robbins has been very active in the Scottsdale community and a member of numerous civic and philanthropic organizations. The Scottsdale Charros, a volunteer group of business and civic leaders, are dedicated to serving and supporting Scottsdale Unified School District students, teachers and schools through a broad spectrum of educational programs. For more information, visit charros.com.

April 6, 2016, after a difficult

Cave Creek Rd. in Cave

battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s

Creek. Volunteers price and

Disease). Schwan served as

stock goods, greet and assist

mayor since 2009, resigning

customers, collect donations,

in 2015 after his diagnosis.

manage donation pick-ups,

He served the community in

and more. Store sale profits

a number of appointed and

support Kiwanis Club of

volunteer capacities, earning

Carefree scholarships and

the Spirit of Carefree Award

other programs for children of

and the 2016 Humanitarian

the North Valley. The Kiwanis

of the Year award, presented

Marketplace is open from 9

by Foothills Caring Corps.

a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday

Funeral services were held

through Saturday. For more

April 16. Images Arizona

information, call 480-488-8400

expresses sincere condolences

or visit kiwaniscarefree.org.

to Mayor Schwan’s family and gratitude for being part of the community he called home.

TOWN SAYS GOODBYE TO BELOVED MAYOR SCHWAN Former mayor of the Town of Carefree David Schwan passed away on the evening of

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YOUNG TAKES FIRST PRIZE AT THE ARIZONA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR Upper elementary student Callan Young won first place at the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair, a statewide competition hosted by the Arizona Science Center. He placed first in the elementary division for physics and astronomy with his project titled, “Magnetic Mayhem.” It is quite an accomplishment to receive this award, as he won first place in both his class competition and the regional fair before moving on to the statewide fair. Callan’s project was one of more than 50 projects submitted in his division of other first place winners from regional and school fairs in Arizona.

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FROM PUMPKIN PICASSO TO SAND SCULPTOR RAY VILLAFANE RETURNS

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Jaw-dropping, how-did-he-do-

The sculpture may also include

that hand-sculpted pumpkins are

stone balancing.

just a slice of life for pumpkin sculptor Ray Villafane. His display

“I’m just a novice, but I’m getting

at Carefree’s Enchanted Pumpkin

pretty addicted to it,” he says

Garden last October attracted

modestly. “I like it because it

more than 30,000 people and

almost seems magical. Through

many major media outlets across

inner calming and focus, one

the country. Attendees witnessed

can balance stones in the most

more than 400 pounds of pumpkins

delicate ways. Well-balanced stones

carved by the lord of the gourds.

are really works of art that leave viewers wondering how they could

This month, Villafane returns to

possible stay still like that.”

Carefree Desert Gardens and the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion to create

Villafane estimates that the first

a bigger bang with life-size sand

sculpture will be 10 to 15 tons and

art sculptures.

the second piece will be 20 tons.

So far, he has ordered 24 tons of

“I’ve always wanted a sandbox,”

sand to be delivered to Carefree

says Villafane. “Sand is a fun

for this project.

medium that allows you to do something on a large scale, and

“As much as they can fit on the

since most people have played in

truck,” according to Villafane, who

the sand, it’s familiar.”

says he will place another order when the final plans are drawn.

In the planning stages as we

That’s when he’ll use “sister math”

speak, Villafane says he’s shooting

to calculate the volume — a

for creating a bald eagle or an

technique in which his sister steps

owl chasing down an elusive and

in to save him from his manual

very quick rabbit. This piece has a

methods. To date, the largest batch

footprint that is 8-feet wide, 5-feet

he’s ever worked with was 80 tons,

deep and 6-feet tall.

for the “Dante’s Inferno” sculpture in Italy.

Villafane will start on a larger piece in the center of Sanderson

The sand for the Carefree exhibit is

Lincoln Pavilion on May 15. He

locally sourced, silt-like sand. Using

is striving for it to be his first

construction equipment, Villafane

interactive creation, but hasn’t

compacts the wet sand, layer by

decided what it will transform

layer, into large wooden boxes.

into. Sometimes, he doesn’t know

Then he can remove the boxes and

until a few days before he starts

begin to subtractively sculpt: the

to sculpt.

process of sculpting by means of carving away material. He strives to

“I would like it to be something

keep things pure.

that people can step into a little,” he says.

“Just water and sand,” he says.

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RAY VILLAFANE

SAND SCULPTURES CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS May 15-25 Watch Villafane sculpt On display through the end of August 101 Easy St. Free admission carefree.org

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Staying power As long as there is no heavy rainfall, the sculptures, which are highly compacted, can last quite a while, depending on how well they are protected, according to Villafane. The Town of Carefree may eventually install an awning to prolong the life of future sculptures. Carefree has commissioned Villafane to create art year-round; next up is a second annual Enchanted Pumpkin Garden, where he will debut a scarecrow exhibit.

The natural Villafane is well-known for his epic pumpkin carvings; however, he’s been working in sand for 10 years. It started when another sand artist saw him on the Food Network and knew Villafane would be a natural crossover artist. He had so much faith, he flew Villafane to Italy.

“It was a free vacation that I got paid to work, so I thought, ‘why not?’” recalls Villafane, who fell in love with the medium, and today installs approximately one large project per year. “Now I often try to talk other artists into it.”

Since then, Villafane’s displays have been making their way around the global sand sculpting scene. He has created award-winning, larger-than-life sand sculptures for attractions in Russia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Italy and more.

His artful creations have appeared on “The Martha Stewart Show,” the Travel Channel and at The White House.

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A SENSE OF PLACE Writer Shannon Severson

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BOB BACON Writer Donna Kublin Bob Bacon portraits by Bryan Black

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Seated in the expansive, yet intimate living room of the

Set in the picturesque Sonoran Desert with long,

award-winning Bowman House in North Scottsdale, I met

open, panoramic views to the mountains, the house

with its celebrated designer, Bob Bacon. My objective

is “geomorphic” in design, taking its form from the

was to gain insight into the philosophy and career of

geophysical environment of the nearby boulder formations.

this distinguished designer who has for several decades been involved with high-end planned developments,

“When I approach a project, I am striving to create

world-class resorts, exclusive golf communities and

not a building as much as an experience with the built

premier custom homes.

environment,” he says. “I prefer not to differentiate between architecture, landscape, lighting, comfort systems,

Aware that I was feeling more relaxed and serene than

interior finishes, furnishings and so forth. Each is merely

usual while conducting this interview, wanting only to

an equally important dimension of the total environment

sink back into the sofa and put my feet up, I was

that, when considered as an integrated whole, creates an

curious why I was having that reaction. Through our

experience that is truly unique and personalized — one

conversation, it became evident — it was part of the

that really connects the user to that particular place.”

genius of Bacon’s design, principles and process.

Bacon’s experiential approach to environmental design The process began when Boulders residents Carol and

considers as many factors as possible in the creation

Bill Bowman approached Bacon after he had completed

of an integrated whole, covering the gamut from the

the Boulders Resort and asked him to build them a

client’s personality, tastes and values; to their functional

custom home that evoked the feelings they have when

requirements, budget and schedule; to the site’s visual

they are among those magnificent boulder formations

and ecological environments, energy efficiency and

and buildings.

resource conservation. In many cases, the regional heritage and social and cultural contexts of the project

“I believed what they were sensing was a profound

are also considered.

feeling of intimacy, serenity and quietude in the presence of strong irregular natural forms,” he says,

In the case of the Bowman House, it wasn’t built as

“so my design imbued these qualities into a plan that

much as it was sculpted; it is a wholly unique work

accommodated their lifestyle and tastes.”

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to encourage the pioneering concept of “minimal visual impact.”

“The desert is a visually fragile environment that is often overpowered by the structures built within it,” he says.

Bacon believes that the visual character and beauty of the natural environment is valuable and worth preserving.

In these environments, he takes great care to insure that the elements of his project’s visual composition, such as their form, height, scale, massing, color and reflectivity, don’t overwhelm or detract from the character and scale of their natural settings.

A Grand Award winner at the 1990 Gold Nugget Awards, the Bowman House was designed to blend in with the desert landscape rather than dominate it. It has been acclaimed as a timeless masterpiece of archetypal Southwestern and contemporary architecture.

When asked, Bacon shed light on my sense of the living room as being expansive and large enough for 20 people, while at the same time intimate and relaxed enough for two. He explained that this flexible ambiance was created by subtly articulating a generous space through the use of shapes, patterns and textures in the surfaces of the ceilings and floors, as well as by balancing the light reflected off of those surfaces.

It seemed to me to be a rather complex prescription, to be sure, but he made it sound easy and the end results were certainly desirable. And, as I thought about it, I realized that I experienced that same intimate, yet flexible, ambiance in the outside spaces, as well.

“The inside and outside are all one thing,” Bacon reminded me.

Sited on 3.4 acres, the Bowman House anchors the new, gated Windmill neighborhood, itself an exclusive 20-acre enclave of eight homes entirely planned and designed

by Bacon. Occupying the additional sites will be seven Western ranch homes ranging from 3,500 to 5,200 square feet, with one completed and two under construction.

Each residence is carefully oriented on its site, and conscientiously located in relation to its neighbors.

Although every home bears a family resemblance, each features a unique floor plan and elevation.

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The uniqueness of the neighborhood has already attracted buyers who appreciate homes reflecting Bacon’s signature high levels of architectural artistry, quality and careful attention to every detail.

“What drove the casual Western ranch styling was our desire to create homes that were functional, practical and appropriate for the desert climate,” he says. “Every home is very functional in its convenient room arrangements and circulation patterns; very practical in its efficient use of space and the high durability of its materials.

The homes are all well suited to the desert climate in that all of the windows are protected from the sun by large overhangs; the walls and roofs have high levels of insulation, and each home’s air conditioning is zoned by both solar orientation and occupancy.”

In addition to his notable resort and golf properties, Bacon has also established an enviable reputation as a designer of consistently excellent luxury custom homes, and was honored in 2001 by Phoenix Home and Garden magazine as a “Design Master of the Southwest.”

His local landmark projects include the Boulders Resort, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and Conference Center and Desert Mountain’s Cochise-Geronimo golf clubhouse.

Designing projects far and wide has inspired Bacon to immerse himself in many local cultures and environments.

“To me, achieving an authentic sense of place is everything,” he says. “When you experience one of my environments, I want you to feel a deep connection to your location that enriches your experience and your life in such a memorable way that you want to return again and again.”

Bacon continues to take on interesting projects, which he says, “don’t necessarily have to be large or expensive.

I’m just looking for opportunities to do great work.”

Whether they’re here in Arizona, where he has several active projects; in New England, where he now resides; or elsewhere in the world, he continues to affirm his core principles and the importance of creating a unique and memorable sense of place. rjbacondesign.com windmillscottsdale.com

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Writer Donna Kublin

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Cave Creek residents Tamara and Elias Corey are as fresh and sparkling as the prosecco they import from the wine country of Northeast Italy. Their enthusiasm for that region, its people and the wines for which it is famous is contagious.

“Unless you have been to Italy, you have never tasted fresher prosecco,” says Elias. “Ours is delivered as soon as it is bottled, directly from the wineries to Arizona by air freight. No one else is doing that.”

On May 21, the Coreys will be presenting their 2015 Col Vetoraz

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Coincidentally and independently, their Prosecco Superiore was discussed in an article on Northern Italy wineries in the April 2016 edition of Wine Spectator and rated 88 points and best value.

While prosecco comes in a range of styles, the Coreys specialize in sourcing those of quality and complexity levels for the discerning palate, which sets them apart from others.

“The quality of our wines is markedly different from what most people get,” says Elias. “Prosecco has a shelf life of between 12 to 18 months and most sold in the U.S. doesn’t have a vintage date, so you never can tell its freshness. And importantly, most of what is sold here has a very high sugar content, which is used to enhance flavor and increase shelf MAY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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life, but actually makes it less healthy and less

well. Prosecco has an aromatic, somewhat sweet

complex than what we offer.

scent, whereas Champagne can sometimes smell yeasty and have somewhat yeasty or toasty flavors.

“When you lower the sugar and up the quality and

But, the best way to discover prosecco is by

complexity, you not only enhance the prosecco; it

tasting it yourself, and the Coreys’ upcoming event

becomes more versatile and the enjoyment can go

provides a perfect opportunity to do just that.

further into the meal.”

The Coreys will also be presenting an Incrocio Manzoni Sparkling Rosé and an Incrocio Manzoni

Prosecco can be described as fresh, fizzy, delicate

Bianco at the event.

and fruity, with mostly apple and pear flavors —

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though it can also be more mineral in taste with

“These exquisite wines, which are the result of

hints of citrus. It has a lightness that separates it

efforts by Professor Luigi Manzoni, who created the

from Champagne and is different on the nose, as

new grape varieties by grafting vine varietals during

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Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG is grown exclusively on Valdobbiadene hillside vineyards, and the steepness of the hills means that everything, from pruning to picking, is principally done by hand. The manual aspect, especially for the harvest, further increases quality. the 1920s and 1930s, have not been available in the U.S. until now,” says Elias.

The Coreys are connected to Northeast Italy in other ways. Tamara is a native, and many of the region’s winemakers and restaurateurs are friends of her family, which still resides there. Additionally, she and Elias met, fell in love and were married there.

Amused by the article’s coincidence, Tamara says, “The restaurant that catered our wedding, Restaurant Da Gigetto, was also reviewed in Wine Spectator, which was exciting for us and our good friends, as well.”

The Coreys spend several months of the year in Valdobbiadene, Italy, where they continue to run Artha Unlimited, a multi-industry business that now includes the export/import of premium wines to the United States. The region’s cool temperatures for the fermentation process help sustain the wine’s vibrancy and freshness, and the Coreys’ delivery process keeps it that way.

Prosecco Superiore appellation, centered in the beautiful hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, lies within a two-hour drive of the Venice airport. A visit could make for a nice side trip.

But for those who want the experience while staying closer to home, take a sip of their Prosecco Superiore. Close your eyes, and the hills and vineyards of that region will easily be imagined.

Tasting: May 21 from 2 to 5 p.m.

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At Reigning Grace, Chris and Amanda Moore had not only taken on horses that had been rescued — some from situations of neglect or trauma, some as retired race horses, some from homes that could no longer support them and some from wild herds whose territory has been encroached on by human development — they also took on the monumental job of providing foster children, at-risk youth and at-risk families with mentorship and some of the

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In any case, through art therapy, hard work, journaling and receiving loving nuzzles from the sweetest of muzzles, the children, their families and volunteers find horse-powered peace and healing in the strength and vulnerability of these four-legged companions.

In the three years since we met, the ranch has grown so much that it outgrew the beautiful land it started on. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of volunteers and the continued hard work of the Moores, Reigning Grace Ranch is in the beginning stages of building a new home where more horses and more of the estimated 14,000 Arizona children in foster care can come to feel love and acceptance.

The land, located at 28614 N. 172nd St. at Dynamite Road, will eventually house Reigning Grace’s working ranch.

“Our former property was located in an area with inconvenient access and no room to grow,” Chris explains. “The new property will allow us to focus on building out our programs and serving more children. It’s a win-win.”

More than 90 percent of the ranch was moved onto the new property in Rio Verde in March. Box Bar Ranch, also in Rio Verde, will also eventually house more horses for Reigning Grace on a longterm basis.

In the next seven years, the new land will house a covered horse arena for year-round programming, three working arenas, a new workshop, classrooms, eight horse turn-outs, two medicine stalls for sick horses, a serenity garden for wellness and rejuvenation, and a critter corner for small rescued animals. It will also be home to Jenny’s House, a wellness center for children and families.

The love provided at Reigning Grace is not only a beautiful example of selfless kindness; it’s also critically needed.

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Foster care is tough. There are some amazing foster

those whose hearts are invested in helping children.

care parents out there, but there are also homes

The children are the losers in these games, often

that are unprepared (or worse) for traumatized kids

tossed from one bad situation to the next, never really

to land in. It doesn’t take a lot of asking around to

understanding what it is to find home.

learn how burdened current care providers and social workers are. There are just over 3,500 licensed foster

That’s why outgrowing the program’s roots is profoundly

homes in the entire state of Arizona, and each year,

rewarding for the Moores, and for everyone who has

nearly a third of the state’s social workers leave their

believed in them and their mission.

jobs for different pastures.

Currently, Reigning Grace Ranch has immediate financial The system is not kind. It is overburdened, underfunded

and volunteer needs that if met, will assist in the build

and sometimes exploited by elected officials seeking

out of the new property.

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The ranch is 100 percent donation-funded, and there is little wiggle room in its $235,000 annual budget. It also runs on the kindness of volunteers, from retired teachers to college students, who mentor children, exercise horses and keep up with the tremendous amount of work it takes to keep miracles happening.

The Moores are always looking for volunteers to lend expertise in construction, plumbing and physical labor, as well as volunteer mentors, who are carefully screened for the safety of the vulnerable children who trust them.

And, of course, they need monetary donations.

A local church was informed about the work that Reigning Grace Ranch was doing in the community and decided they wanted to help find them new land.

“It was totally a God thing,” says Chris. “A local pastor made a phone call and all of the sudden we had the opportunity to buy this land — and it was not even for sale.”

So many things at the ranch seem miraculous.

There is simply no other word for it.

Three years ago, as I left Reigning Grace Ranch, I couldn’t help but think I had witnessed something wonderful. Sure, the horses were more than special, and the affection I witnessed between children, caring adults and animals was exceptional. But what really struck me was the extraordinary beauty of the love that brought so many together.

When we open our hearts to other creatures, human or otherwise, we experience something unique. When we remove our egos, our judgment and our fear, we are left with grace. In this special place, it is that grace that has led so many here, and grace that truly reigns. reigninggraceranch.org MAY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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CAVE CREEK BALLOON FESTIVAL

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When Cave Creek restaurateur Eric Flatt, owner of Tonto Bar and Grill and Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House, and Scott Clifton of Aerial Solutions first discussed the idea of holding a hot air balloon glow event to attract families and raise money for local charities, they could not have dreamed of how many people would travel from all over the Valley and beyond to come to the event.

“The response has been incredible, from both the business community and the visitors who come here,” Flatt says. “It’s such an honor to be part of something that has been embraced by so many people.”

The festival has become the largest yearly event in Cave Creek, bringing thousands of patrons to local businesses and packing the town with excitement. This year, Flatt and his staff are once again working with Aerial Solutions to put smiles on faces and a glow in the hearts of kids young and old at the seventh annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival.

This year’s event will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 28 on the driving range at Rancho Mañana Golf Club. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and last until about 10 p.m., and will include fantastic highlights like a Civil Air Patrol color guard presentation and a Falcon Warbirds missing man formation flyover.

The balloon glow features tethered hot air balloons in fun shapes, including a bumble bee, a ladybug and more. The impressive “whoosh” of the flames that light the night is rivaled only by the giant glow of colorful balloons.

Live music on the Sanderson Ford Pavilion main stage includes a national anthem performance by Madison Holmes, as well as bands Junction 10 and Eagles tribute band, South of Winslow.

A grand fireworks show, sponsored by Nationwide Insurance, will paint the skies as the evening closes, an apt ending for a fantastic, patriotic event.

In recent years, the balloon glow became so popular that event organizers had a difficult time keeping up with the massive crowds. Long lines and limited seating plagued the event last year, as more than 10,000 people showed up to see the balloons and bands.

“We were incredibly grateful for all the people who showed up to support the school and the museum,” Flatt says. “It was wonderful, but it was frustrating for us and for some of the people who had to wait in lines or who got caught up in the crowd.”

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This year, though, organizers have listened and

coffee and cappuccinos. No outside food or beverages

learned — and made changes that are bound to make

will be allowed.

this the best festival yet.

Pre-discounted online tickets are available now and A separate entrance for pre-purchased and VIP ticket

are highly recommended.

holders will be available, cutting down lines and minimizing frustration. Also new this year, a lawn

“We are strongly encouraging people to purchase their

chair viewing area for the concert main stage will

tickets online this year,” says Flatt. “It is the cheapest,

be in place, and the kids’ zone has been expanded

fastest way to go, and there is a special entrance to

to include more fun and less hassle for the event’s

avoid the admission line for people who buy online.”

smallest participants.

You can also go in style with Valerie’s VIP tickets.

Throughout the evening, guests can partake in freshly

These tickets, available online, are a great value and

made goodies from assorted food trucks, which serve

also provide admission through a separate entrance,

the likes of barbecue, burgers, Mexican food, Italian

as well as a gourmet buffet from Tonto Bar and Grill

fare, sweets and, of course, fresh, hot kettle corn.

served from 6 to 8 p.m. Also included in Valerie’s VIP tickets are a private cash bar, private restrooms and

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The festival will feature cocktails, wine, locally brewed Four Peaks beer and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as

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a parking pass (one per four guests).

VIP tickets must be purchased by the end of day on May 26, and are not available at the gate. All orders are final for both general admission and VIP tickets.

Discounted online general admission tickets are available at $12 for adults; $7 for kids 12 and under; children 2 and under enter free. At the gate, general admission ticket prices go up to $15 for adults; $10 for ages 12 and under; children 2 and under enter free.

VIP tickets are $75 for adults; $35 for ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity are included.

Service men and women enter at half price. Tickets for service members are only available with military identification at the gate on the day of the event.

As in past years, all event parking is at the center of town at 38406 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek.

Parking is $5 per vehicle, and proceeds go to Cave Creek Unified School District. Parking includes shuttle service to and from the event, and includes handicap service. Please note: There is no access or parking available at Tonto Bar and Grill.

“We are very excited about this year’s event,” says Flatt. “Every year, it has become something more than the year before, and this year will have more family fun than ever.” cavecreekfestivals.com

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A Father’s Medical Mission

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BILL KRISSOFF Writer Shannon Severson Photographer Arie Spangler

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This year, Anthem’s always moving

Krissoff’s many memories of time

Memorial Day Ceremony at the

spent with his sons often revolve

Anthem Veteran’s Memorial will

around their outdoor adventures.

feature a keynote speaker with

He and Nathan hiked in Southern

a story of uncommon family

Utah together just before Nathan

sacrifice. Retired U.S. Navy

left for the Marines, and Krissoff

Cmdr. Bill Krissoff will share his

remembers great days of powder

remarkable story on May 30 at

skiing with Nathan and Austin near

10 a.m. at Anthem’s “A Day of

their Truckee, California home

Remembrance: Memorial Day

amidst the soaring Sierra Nevada.

Ceremony 2016.”

That day, when three Marines In December 2006, Krissoff and

in formal dress blues and an

his wife, Christine, received the

Army chaplain visited his home

news every family of a service

to deliver the heartbreaking

member dreads: their eldest

news, changed the course of the

son, 1st Lt. Nathan Krissoff, a

orthopedic surgeon’s life — and

Marine counterintelligence officer,

that of his family — in a most

had been killed by a roadside

profound and unexpected way.

bomb while conducting combat operations near Camp Fallujah

“In most families, a dad inspires his

Army Base in Iraq. He was 25

sons to put on the uniform,” says

years old.

Krissoff. “In this case, a son inspired his dad to put on the uniform.”

Nathan had been a scholar athlete; he and his brother, Austin,

Krissoff searched for a way to

both competed internationally

honor his son’s sacrifice; the

with the U.S. Junior National

days of his more than 25 years

Wildwater Kayak Team. He

in private medical practice began

was an accomplished classical

to feel hollow. At the age of

pianist, violinist and poet. He

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had been student body president

new enlistees — as a lieutenant

at a demanding California prep

commander in the U.S. Navy

school and earned a degree in

Medical Corps.

political science from the highly selective Williams College, where

His younger son, Austin, was

he captained the men’s swim and

inspired by his older brother to

water polo teams. There were so

join the Marines. Having graduated

many directions he could have

from Middlebury College, he

gone, but the events of September

was attending Marine Corps

11, 2001, inspired Nathan to join

Officer Candidates School in

the Marines and dedicate his life

Quantico, Virginia. Krissoff had

in service to our country.

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Army trauma surgeon, and conversations with him

second lieutenant) were invited along with nine other

spurred his consideration to enlist. He had also

families of fallen service members to meet with

spent time with Nathan’s commander, Col. Bill Seely,

President George W. Bush near their home in Reno,

who was traveling around the country to meet with

Nevada.

family members who had lost loved ones, as well as visiting injured soldiers. Krissoff took him for a

Bush asked each family if there was anything he

hike around Lake Tahoe and had a chance to ask

could do for them. Krissoff seized the opportunity

questions about the needs of the Marines.

and said, “Well, there is one thing. I’d like to join the Navy Medical Corps. Is there any way you could

“I asked him who cared for the Marine battalion

help me with this process?”

in Iraq,” says Krissoff. “When I heard that it was a Navy battalion surgeon who cared for the Marines

“He said he would see what he could do,” says

there, it was an aha moment that I wanted to be a

Krissoff. “I sent my paperwork to Karl Rove’s office.

battalion surgeon.”

Three days later, I got the phone call that I would have the chance to apply. I still needed to go

Krissoff had found the way to honor Nathan’s

through the process. I feel very lucky to have been

service and continue his mission: caring for Marines

able to get into the Navy.”

using his own extensive medical expertise. When he

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inquired with the Navy in 2007, he was told he was

While Austin was at first skeptical about his dad

too old — 18 years past the standard age cutoff —

entering the military, Krissoff says he soon came on

and that it didn’t look promising for him to receive

board and, when Bush had asked his opinion, Austin

an age waiver. Then he, Christine and Austin (now a

gave his vote of confidence.

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He was commissioned in November of that year. A fit and strong outdoorsman, Krissoff took his opportunity seriously, shuttering his practice and moving his family to San Diego to train with his Naval Reserve unit shortly before Austin deployed to Iraq from nearby Camp Pendleton.

In preparation for deployment, Krissoff trained physically and mentally. Over the next 14 months, he attended seven courses in military medicine at four different bases, including combat casualty care, emergency war surgery and advanced trauma life support. He was preparing to treat injuries the likes of which he had never seen as a civilian surgeon. At one remote training base in Morocco, a tent served as the hospital.

“It’s night and day,” says Krissoff.

“I’ve been a backpacker and river runner, so living in an austere environment wasn’t that difficult for me, but learning the customs of the military was completely new.”

Krissoff volunteered to go to Iraq in 2009 and part of his predeployment training was at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan — the site of Nathan’s first assignment as an intelligence officer before his 2006 deployment to Iraq. Krissoff felt a strong connection to his son, walking where he had walked, training at the very same facility and meeting Marines who had known Nathan and remembered his intelligence, dedication, leadership

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and humor. It was a time when Krissoff remembers feeling honored to serve in the very same place.

His first deployment was to Iraq’s Al Taqaddum Air Base in Iraq’s Anbar province in February 2009, working at a Level II surgery facility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, mostly tending to routine training injuries. As it turned out, his son, Austin, was also deployed in Iraq as a second lieutenant at the same time at a different base, but they were able to see each other several times.

“When you arrive in Iraq,” says Krissoff, “it’s like going to the moon.

Nothing can prepare you for the alien environment, but you get used to it.

Austin and I focused on completing Nathan’s unfinished business.”

His next stop was Afghanistan.

His tour was split between a Level II surgical facility at Forward Operating Base Delaram 2, in Western Helmand province, and a British Level III survival hospital at Camp Bastion, where he worked with and cared for both British and U.S. Marines, soldiers, sailors and coalition troops, as well as Afghan police, army and civilians.

No one was turned away. He joined a team of British and American medical professionals who worked together, performing up to five surgeries at a time — as many as 24 per day.

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Photo courtesy NBC

“but high velocity gunshot wounds and blast injuries

the spotlight his story has often garnered over the

are at a whole other level. The key was knowing what

years, he is quick to praise the many talented medical

not to do. Our job was to stabilize fractures, not to

professionals he served alongside and doesn’t see

fix them. It’s damage control surgery and damage

his service as anything extraordinary; rather, as an

control resuscitation. Your job is to prepare the

opportunity he was very thankful to have.

patient for transport — usually to the Level IV facility in Landstuhl, Germany. The military courses are very

Krissoff now speaks around the country, both to

good, but I’m not sure anything prepares you for it.”

introduce military medicine to civilian doctors and in support of veterans causes. Of the many recognitions

Krissoff spent the next seven months as the primary

he has received, the one he holds in special esteem

or assisting surgeon on well over 200 major trauma

is the William F. Degan Semper Fidelis Award given

surgeries, saving countless lives and truly honoring his

to him in November 2015 at the Marine luncheon in

son’s legacy.

Boston. He remembers it as an emotional moment to be recognized and receive the award from the Marine

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“It was the most rewarding time in my orthopedic

Corps — with 1,300 Marine veterans in attendance

career,” says Krissoff. “I’m glad I had the opportunity

and a keynote speech by chairman of the Joint Chiefs

to care for Marines.”

of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr.

He continued to serve, both at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

“I’m very appreciative of those people who have raised

and at Camp Pendleton until November 2011, and

their hands to serve,” Krissoff says. “I’ve been asked

earned the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal

if I was seeking closure, but anyone who thinks there

and Presidential Unit Citation. Krissoff’s family story

is closure has never lost a son or daughter. For me,

was highlighted at the 2014 Veterans Day Concert for

it’s about service. It’s what motivated Nathan, and it’s

Valor on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Despite

what motivated me.”

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A MEMORABLE EVENT

Anthem Memorial Day Ceremony

Writer Shannon Severson

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The community of Anthem has a patriotic streak that runs deep.

Well known for the Anthem Veterans Memorial and the Veterans Day Parade that brings locals and visitors to line the sidewalks in honor of those who serve, this Memorial Day is sure to be a special one in area history.

“A Day of Remembrance: Memorial Day Ceremony 2016” will be held on May 30 at 10 a.m., and many are expected to gather at the Anthem Veterans Memorial (AVM) to honor veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Hosted by the Anthem Community Council, AVM Support Team and Daisy Mountain Veterans, this year’s ceremony will feature some very notable elements and speakers, including a keynote address by retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Krissoff, an orthopedic surgeon who enlisted in the Navy Medical Corps at the age of 61 to honor his son, a Marine killed in the line of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also on the speakers’ slate is Chris Heisler, a retired Army veteran who currently serves as president of the Honor Network. Heisler, who enlisted in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and suffered an injury while serving in Iraq, will give the Veteran’s Perspective presentation.

“We could not have asked for speakers with more moving stories, who enlisted after significant life events and have gone on to give so much back,” says Kristi Northcutt, director of communications and public affairs for the Anthem Community Council. “These speakers are in demand across the country, and for them to choose our ceremony over any other is so special. I can’t say enough about Liz Turner and the AVM support team, who find these incredibly qualified speakers and contributors, both here in Anthem and across the country.”

The occasion will begin with the raising of the Honor Flag over the memorial. The Honor Flag holds the distinction of having first been placed on the fallen World Trade Center towers following the events of September 11, 2001, and has traveled the country and beyond in honor of all those who have perished in the line of duty in service of our nation and its residents. The flag has also flown at Ground Zero, United States military bases in the Middle East, over presidential libraries and even aboard Atlantis, NASA’s final space shuttle. This flag will be presented by the color guards of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the Daisy Mountain Fire Department, the City of Phoenix Police Department and the City of Phoenix Fire Department.

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Anthem’s own retired U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas

Following the ceremony, Scout Luke Weber of Boy

“Tom” Kirk, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam

Scout Troop 432, along with the Anthem Community

War, will present the POW/MIA ceremony.

Boy Scouts, will demonstrate the proper way to retire an American flag as part of his Eagle Scout project.

ProMusica Arizona, under the direction of Dr. Adam

Anyone who has a flag to retire may bring it from 11-

Stitch, will provide music for the ceremony.

12 p.m. A flag may also be dedicated to a loved one at this event.

The ceremony is expected to last 45 minutes to one hour. Seating and parking will be very limited,

The Anthem Veterans Memorial is located at Anthem

so attendees are encouraged to arrive early and to

Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.

bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. onlineatanthem.com/avm

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W h e n in

Jerome Writer Paula Theotocatos

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While Hollywood has its iconic sign

Where did the town get its name?

sprawled across a hill that overlooks

For some reason, it was named in

the city of movie star dreams, here

honor of Eugene Jerome, who was the

in Arizona, the town of Jerome

secretary at the United Verde Copper

has its initial “J” prominently and

Company back in 1883. He must have

proudly displayed on Cleopatra Hill,

been a great secretary.

overlooking the Verde Valley. Whether you plan a day trip (only an hour

Over its 77-year history, the United

and a half drive from North Phoenix)

Verde Copper Company produced

or a comfortable weekend stay at

nearly 33 million tons of copper, gold,

one of their cozy bed-and-breakfasts,

silver, lead and zinc ore. By 1900,

inns or hotels, Jerome is always an

Jerome could boast of schools, a

intriguing place to visit.

public library, a post office, churches, telephone service and electricity. When

At more than 5,200 feet in elevation,

World War I brought about a demand

Jerome is considered a “mile-high”

for copper, the number of mines

town. Because it’s a bit cooler than

increased to 22. The Great Depression,

the Phoenix area during the summer

however, greatly affected copper prices,

months, the town’s activities — such

leading to layoffs and mine closures,

as evening Art Walks on the first

from which Jerome never recovered.

Saturday of each month — continue on, making it a great place to come

To encourage tourism in this newest

and beat the summer doldrums. In

“ghost town,” the city fathers sought

addition to the art galleries, there

National Historic Landmark status,

are fine boutiques to shop in and

which was granted in 1967. A few

tasty restaurants in which to catch

years earlier, the Douglas Mansion

a meal or a coffee, all housed in

had been donated to the town and

historic original buildings. There is

became the Jerome State Historic

weekend entertainment at various

Park, which is a worthwhile place to

establishments and saloons, with

visit. The mansion was built by James

music ranging from rock to country

S. Douglas, overlooking what was his

to karaoke.

Little Daisy Mine. Its museum displays items from the history of Jerome

Once considered “the wickedest town

and the Douglas family. From the

in the West” due to its population

mansion, there is a panoramic view

of “soiled doves” who befriended

of the Verde Valley.

the men of the town, Jerome was established in 1876 when the first

Two upcoming events you’ll want

mining claims were filed. It was once

to know about are the Jerome Art

the fourth largest city in the Arizona

Walk (May 7), during which visitors

Territory, hitting an all-time high

can tour Jerome’s more than 20 art

population of 15,000 souls during

galleries and studios, and the annual

the 1920s. Today, the town has a

Jerome Historic Home and Building

population of about 450.

Tour (May 21-22).

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Jerome Art Walk The Saturday evening Art Walk on May 7 mixes art, refreshments and interesting conversation as you tour Jerome’s art galleries and studios, which open their doors to all art lovers. From 5 to 8 p.m., see the fabulous art and crafts on display, from the studios at the Old Jerome High School to the galleries on Main Street.

One of the most impressive collections of kaleidoscopes is on display and for sale at Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes and Art Glass, while Pura Vida Gallery showcases great American crafts, textiles and jewelry.

Gallery 527 features the best work made by local artists, and Flux Gallery displays the contemporary work of Novie Trump. These are just some of the many wonderful and talented artists you will meet.

“The Jerome Art Walk has put Jerome on the Arizona map as an art destination,” says Donna Chesler, immediate past president of the Jerome Chamber of Commerce and Jerome Art Walk.

“Collectors enjoy buying art that is original, local and one-of-a-kind.”

Chesler also exhibits her unique art at Gallery 527.

A free shuttle bus will run on all three levels of streets; park once and visit all levels of Jerome. Free parking will be available at middle and lower parking areas. There is also on-street parking and plenty of parking spaces at the Old Jerome High School art galleries and studios.

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Food venues:

Wineries:

Bobby D’s Barbecue Pit at the English Kitchen, 119 Jerome Ave.

Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room, 158 Main St.

Grapes Restaurant and Bar, 111 Main St.

Cellar 433, 240 Hull Ave.

Hilltop Deli, 403 Clark St.

Passion Cellars, 417 Hull Ave.

Mile High Grill and Spirits, 309 Main St.

Lodging:

Mojo To Go, 111 Main St.

Ghost City Inn, 541 Main St.

The Asylum, Jerome Grand Hotel, 200 Hill St.

Jerome Grand Hotel, 200 Hill St.

The Flatiron, 416 Main St.

Mile High Inn, 309 Main St.

The Haunted Hamburger, 410 Clark St.

The Connor Hotel, 166 Main St.

The Mine Cafe, 115 Jerome Ave.

The Cottage Inn, 747 East Ave.

The Spirit Room, The Connor Hotel, 166 Main St.

The Miner’s Cottage, 553 Main St.

Vaqueros Grill and Cantina, 363 Main St.

The Pink Lady, 37 Paradise Ln.

Adorn Collection 403 Clark St. Altai Leather Designs 415 Main St. Anderson/Mandette Gallery Old Jerome High School Bldg. C Cody DeLong Studio 300 Hull Ave. Epiphyte Studio and Gallery 110 Main St. Firefly Gallery 208 Main St.

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Flux Gallery Old Jerome High School Bldg. B, Ste. 104 Gallery 527 527 Main St. Jerome Artists’ Cooperative Gallery 502 Main St. Jerome Art Vortex Old Jerome High School Bldg. A, Ste. 220 Jerome’s Jewelry and Gifts 114 Jerome Ave.

Lincoln Gallery 110 Main St.

Queen’s Neighbor Gallery 310 Queen St.

Made in Jerome Pottery 103 Main St.

Seeds Natural Fibers Studios Old Jerome High School Bldg. A, Ste. 201

Mark Hemleben Fine Art Old Jerome High School, Bldg. A

Sterling Fine Arts Old Jerome High School Bldg. A, Ste. 205

Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes and Art Glass 136 Main St.

Yester Day’s Fine Art Gallery 509 Main St.

Pura Vida Gallery 501 School St.

Zen Mountain Gallery 515 Main St.

Galleries and studios on the Jerome Art Walk

Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour The 51st annual Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour will be held May 21-22, and this year the Miner’s Shack in the Gulch area of Jerome will be open for the first time.

The tour shuttle will start from the comfort and shelter of Spook Hall, located at 260 Hull Ave. You can enjoy entertainment while waiting for a van that will transport you to each location. Stay as long as you want at each building and catch the next shuttle to continue your tour. It will take approximately two to four hours to complete the tour, depending on how long you stay at each building.

“The annual Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour is a rare look into the lives of Jerome residents, past and present,” says Chesler. “It is an event that takes dozens of volunteers to accomplish, many of whom have participated for decades and come from all over the Verde Valley. It is the only fundraiser for the Jerome Chamber of Commerce and is very important to our existence.”

Tickets will be sold online at the Jerome Chamber of Commerce or on the day of the event at Spook Hall. It is recommended for visitors to come in the early afternoon, as the mornings are usually very crowded.

The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. The buildings are not handicapped-accessible.

928-634-2900 jeromechamber.com

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Rolling out the Red Carpet

2016 CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS Writer Neko Catanzaro Photographer Jamie Pogue

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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards this past March.

Always a much anticipated event, this year’s awards ceremony was hosted at Venues Cafe in the heart of Carefree’s downtown commercial district. Chamber members and the public saluted the finalists for Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year, who were recognized for their community contributions, as well as their promotion of goodwill within the local marketplace.

The Chamber’s 2016 honorees were selected by member peers along with a nominating committee. This year’s Business of the Year went to Michael Kennelly and Mark Waters of UPS, while the Volunteer of the Year recipient was Mick Ennis.

Kennelly and Waters own three UPS Stores in Cave Creek, Terravita and Carefree.

“It means everything to receive this award,” says Kennelly. “It’s incredibly flattering that other businesses think that highly of us.”

Devoted to a customer-focused approach, Kennelly and Waters are proud to have the No. 1 ranked store out of 140 UPS Stores in the state of Arizona. They have become the go-to place for last-minute banner, business card and poster needs, consistently providing quality service in an open and inviting atmosphere.

“I never thought we’d be where we are today,” says Kennelly. “I give a lot of credit to Patty and the Chamber. When we first opened six years ago and became members, they made it easy to connect with other commercial establishments. They are like eHarmony for business — they match everybody up.”

Kennelly and Waters attribute 95 percent of achieving this ranking to the small businesses in Cave Creek, Carefree and Scottsdale.

“This area is special because we are all in it together,” Kennelly says. “It’s not competitive; the business mentality is to help one another, not put one another out of business.”

Applause was high for the UPS Stores, but it was Volunteer of the Year Mick Ennis who received a resounding standing ovation.

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Ennis has always gone above and beyond his duties as

community, who has attended every Chamber Mixer and

a volunteer. Dedicating his time and focus to others, he

Business Breakfast since 1997.

exemplifies a selfless commitment to the communities of Carefree and Cave Creek.

“Mick is one of the most community-minded individuals I have ever met,” says Jennifer McGirr, another Volunteer

Ennis served with the New York Fire Department for 20

of the Year finalist. “He is always serving others, whether

years before moving to Arizona, where he took up the

it’s the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber, Kiwanis, Knights of

position of associate editor at the Foothills Sentinel. As

Columbus or just helping a friend in need. They just don’t

a distinguished member of the Knights of Columbus for

make them like Mick anymore; he is truly one of the best!”

52 years, Ennis is no stranger to community involvement.

He devotes much of his spare time to helping local

Both the Town of Carefree and Cave Creek are

organizations, showing his commitment to charity with a

fortunate to have such a gracious individual and

welcoming spirit.

community champion.

“Mick always takes the time to say hello to the new guy

“The Chamber of Excellence ceremony is one of our

on the block,” says fellow honoree Kennelly.

most important events of the year,” says Patty Villeneuve, Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce executive

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Alongside his work with the Knights of Columbus, Ennis

director. “The Chamber takes great pride in recognizing

has also served the Kiwanis organization for 34 years and

these individuals. Michael and Mark’s UPS Stores are

annually volunteers his time at the Thunderbird Fine Art

community fixtures, and Mick Ennis is a volunteer unlike

and Wine Festival. He is a welcoming face throughout the

any other. He inspires us all to give back.”

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This year, the National Park Service (NPS)

for our own generations, as well as for

celebrates 100 years of preservation of

generations yet to be born. Through our

land, animals and resources — and of

national parks, we are creating an ongoing

providing opportunities to experience,

legacy that, no matter what technology

explore and enjoy the 58 national parks

or cultural changes occur, will allow

and more than 400 public lands it

future Americans to understand and feel

administers. Twenty-two of these lands,

for themselves the deep interdependence

including three national parks, are located

humans, in our most basic of elements, have

in Arizona, and if ever there was a time to

with the rest of the natural living world.

appreciate these unique gifts in our home state, this is it.

To celebrate this remarkable achievement, our Images Arizona staff will be highlighting

The centennial celebration is more than

a different national park, monument or

an acknowledgment of the past; it is

preserve each month.

recognition of the continuing achievements

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NATIONAL PARK S E RV I C E 1 0 0 CANYON DE CHELLY Writer Amanda Christmann

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Canyon de Chelly In the glow of the magical hour of daybreak, the magnificence of the trio of massive canyons in the Canyon de Chelly National Monument is as imposing as it is stunning. Striations of reds and oranges unfold in the morning light, each layer holding its own secrets of the 5,000 years of humanity it has seen, and the millennia of creation prior.

Located in the far northeast corner of Arizona near Chinle, the monument is just a hair under 132 square miles in size.

Canyon de Chelly, Canyon del Muerto and Monument Canyon are all part of the park — each its own masterpiece of nature.

Entombed in the stillness of these canyon walls are the stories of the ancient Archaic people (2500-200 B.C.), the Basketmakers (200 B.C.-A.D. 750), the Pueblo (750-1300), the Hopi (1300-1600s) and the Navajo people, or DinĂŠ, (1700-present).

From cliff dwellings to petroglyphs, their mark on the land has been engraved in this most palatial of ledgers.

Among those tales, these canyons were the last holdout

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for the Navajo people — many of whom starved, froze and died — while they were attacked and persecuted by the United States Army in the mid- to late-1800s.

Col. Kit Carson, immortalized and often praised in ethnocentric history books, led the campaign against the Navajos in 1863.

Frontier Mountain As with his previous mission against the Mescalero Apaches, Carson’s orders were to shoot all Navajo men on sight and take the women and children captive.

He led his troops from settlement to settlement, burning homes, decimating crops, killing animals and filling up wells, but the Navajo were often one step ahead of him, hiding in the nooks and crannies of the canyons.

The chase took its toll on Carson, but it also took its toll on the tribe. By wintertime, food was scarce for the Navajo, and they struggled to find adequate shelter.

Many turned themselves in to the army, which provided blankets and food at first. Many Navajo felt they had no choice but to trust the soldiers, but their confidence was misplaced. They became part of the Long Navajo Walk, a grueling and deadly “relocation” of Navajo people into Eastern New Mexico.

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Frontier Mountain, and still part of many tours of the national monument. They hoped the mountain would protect them, too.

The Navajos knew there were handholds in the mountain that had been forged by the ancient Anasazis, but still it was a formidable challenge to ascend, even for the sprightliest of men.

Imagine, then, the bravery of those women with babies on their backs and elderly people who managed, with the help of pine poles that they carried with them, to climb the towering walls of Frontier Mountain.

And then they waited, in the deafening quiet of the canyon that held no preference for man inside its solid walls.

Soldiers arrived soon afterward and established a plan to starve the Navajos off of the rock. They made camp below, and as one story goes, fried bacon to entice the Navajos through their hunger.

The Navajos had planned ahead, however, and had carried plenty of dried crops and meat up the mountain with them.

Water, on the other hand, did pose a challenge. The only water source was at the base of the mountain, and it was guarded by the enemy troops.

Desperation led to innovation, however, and the Navajos solved this problem by forming a

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human chain to ascend down the mountain and retrieve water while the soldiers slept.

Ironically, it was the soldiers who ran out of food. After about three weeks, hungry and worn, they left the encampment and saved the battle for another day. The Navajos rejoiced and prolonged their resistance.

Today, the NPS plaque at Canyon de Chelly’s Antelope House overlook, from which you can view Fortress Rock, does not mention it, merely stating that “use of this refuge continued into the 1860s.”

Many of the Navajo guides know, however, and still share the story of the bravery of their people.

Spider Rock There are many more stories to be told in the park, and many other places where the voices of history have otherwise remained silent, including the park’s main distinctive geological feature, Spider Rock.

This towering sandstone spire rises an impressive 750 feet from the canyon floor at the junction of Canyon de Chelly and Monument Canyon, and may look familiar from one of several television commercials filmed there.

According to traditional Navajo beliefs, the taller of the two spires is the home of the Spider Grandmother, who created the world and tossed a dew-dotted web she wove into the sky to form the stars.

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Spider Grandmother as a scary creature. According

White House Ruin Trail, a 2.5-mile easy hike with

to myths, the white rocks atop Spider Rock are the

benches and restrooms available along the trail.

sun-bleached bones of naughty children who have

Built into a sheer 500-foot sandstone cliff, the White

been stolen by Spider Grandmother and eaten alive.

House was constructed and occupied by ancient people nearly 1,000 years ago. Its name comes from

Other Notable Places

the white plaster used to coat the back wall of the

Today, about 40 Navajo families live within the

dwelling that, remarkably, remains somewhat intact.

boundaries of the park. Still considered sacred,

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visitors are limited in where they can go unless

Visitors can view the White House Ruins from the

accompanied by a park ranger or an authorized

trail, or from the White House Overlook on South

Navajo guide. The only exception to this rule is the

Rim Drive.

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Cliff dwellings also stand like timeless reminders of the people who once lived there. Mummy Cave, towering 300 feet above the canyon floor, is the largest of these Pueblo ruins with approximately 70 rooms. Its last inhabitants left more than 700 years ago, when prolonged drought, disease and conflict forced them out, but their handiwork can be admired from the Mummy Cave Overlook on North Rim Drive in the park.

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When You Go Traveling to Chinle, the town nearest Canyon de Chelly, via Globe, Show Low and Holbrook offers perhaps the most interesting and direct travel itinerary.

Most park visitors arrive by automobile and view Canyon de Chelly from the rim, following North Rim and South Rim drives, which provide excellent views of the canyon below.

Allow about two hours to visit the three overlooks on North Rim Drive, which provide a beautiful vantage point for morning photos. Allow another two hours to visit the seven overlooks on South Rim Drive, which highlight the afternoon sun for photos.

There is so much to see, but most is accessible only by private guides.

Horseback, hiking or four-wheel drive tours are available through private companies, and nearly all of them are worth the charge. There is no entrance fee to enter the park.

The visitor center, located at the park entrance, provides maps, information and a park store, as well as an activity schedule. The visitor center and parking lot gates open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information on ranger-led programs, held Memorial Day through Labor Day, can also be found there.

Accommodations for visitors are located in the vicinity of the canyon, on the road leading to Chinle, which is the nearest town. Camping is available for a fee at the Cottonwood Campground, which is a primitive campground with no showers or hookups. nps.gov/cach/planyourvisit MAY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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CACTUS SHADOWS’

Writer Tom Scanlon

TOP (ACADEMIC) GUNS

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The 417 soon-to-be-graduates of Cactus Shadows

“The class of 2016 is one of the nicest groups of

High School can leave knowing they attended

seniors I have seen come through Cactus Shadows

one of the best — Cactus Shadows holds both

in my seven years here,” he says. “They are a

an “A” rating from the Arizona Department of

very close class that truly support one another

Education and an “A+ School of Excellence” from

and always look out for one another. They

the Arizona Educational Foundation. It is also

demonstrate compassion for others, and many

consistently ranked as one of the country’s top

of them are involved in some type of community

high schools by The Washington Post, Newsweek

service project or program. They truly demonstrate

and U.S. News and World Report.

Falcon pride in everything they do.”

While awards and rankings for stellar scores and

The top school has two academic “top guns.” At

high grades are great, there are qualities that

this year’s graduation commencement — held at

are even more important — albeit immeasurable

6 p.m. on May 19 — two seniors will be honored

— that the school’s principal, Dr. Steve Bebee,

as the top of this superb class: the analytical,

thinks of when he reflects on this year’s batch of

reserved Nicole Curnutt, class valedictorian;

graduates.

and bubbly, entertaining Maya Glicksman, the

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salutatorian. Both spent the last several years buried in books, as part of rigorous program called International Baccalaureate. The IB program focuses on critical thinking to create independent learners, strong writers and articulate speakers, according to the school’s website.

This fall, Maya plans to leave cozy Cave Creek to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

“Our school is really unique in the amount of school spirit; it really does feel like a community,” she reflects on Cactus Shadows. “I don’t feel isolated because of IB.” Indeed, she was dressed in a Cactus Shadows sweatshirt, ready to play a varsity tennis match. In addition to a racket, she’s pretty good with a keyboard, having played classical piano since she was 4 years old.

“I’m going to play piano probably for my entire life,” she says. “But I’m not going to be a music major.

I want music to be a release rather than work; it’s a break.”

Maya says she is honored to finish second in the class, behind the brilliant valedictorian.

“Nicole is one of the most ridiculously dedicated people I know,” Maya says. “She works harder than anyone else in the school and it shows. She is also very humble.”

Nicole smiles when asked about her classmate.

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“Maya is very outspoken, kind of bombastic —

Nicole says she has received tremendous

very smart and a lot of fun,” she says. “We

support from her parents, Brian Curnutt and

recently took a trip together to Europe, and she

Amy Johnston, and grandparents, Sue and Bob

was always happy and smiling and laughing.”

Johnston, plus school counselor Pamela Menton.

Nicole is at the top of Cactus Shadows,

“Wouldn’t be where I am today without them!”

with an astonishing 4.83 GPA. After stepping

she exclaims.

out of Cactus Shadows, she plans to study biochemistry and pre-med, though she has

Asked about her most challenging class at

not decided on a college. She’s down to six,

Cactus Shadows, the top student barely paused

spreading geographically from Tucson to Boston.

before giving her answer: higher level history of the Americas, taught by the notoriously tough

“I will have great opportunities wherever I go,”

Mark Sweeney. This was Nicole’s junior year, and

says Nicole, the daughter of a University of

she was in a class filled with seniors. The class

Arizona mother and a California Polytechnic

structure pushed her to speak her mind and

State University father, both aerospace engineers

contribute in class.

at Honeywell. “My parents will be happy wherever I go.”

“The public speaking pushed me a bit more than I was comfortable with,” she says. “As a result,

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I’m now less intimidated to speak my mind.”

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“I get to write a speech; it’s going to be so much fun,” Nicole says, with an ironic smile.

Maya is excited for her salutatorian speech. Her plan?

“I’m pretty funny, so I’m going

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“We were thrilled for Maya when we found out she was salutatorian,” says Mitch. “She has pursued her passions — academic rigor, music, leadership and tennis — with excellence, balance and humor. What Maya has accomplished is impressive, but how she did it is truly formidable. Everyone around her gets caught up in her enthusiasm!”

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Arizona Restaurant Week NEARBY, MUST-TRY SPOTS

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Writer Lara Piu Photographers Christina Barrueta and Chanelle Sinclair

Are you a foodie, or a food creature of habit?

Scottsdale, more than 100 Arizona restaurants

Do you have a go-to restaurant when you’re in

will offer a three-course, prix-fixe menu for either

the mood for salad, soup, steak, sushi — and

$33 or $44 per person (this typically excludes

everything in between? If so, promptly put down

beverages, tax and gratuity).

your fork and mark Arizona Restaurant Week for dinner on your calendar, May 20-29.

“Diners embrace our restaurant weeks and it’s so gratifying to see,” says Arizona Restaurant

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Foodies and non-foodies alike will experience 10

Association president and CEO Steve Chucri. “From

epic nights of dining adventures. Thanks to the

tacos, to pizza, to fine dining and everything in

Arizona Restaurant Association and BMW North

between, ARW is a special time of year.”

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Each participating restaurant will offer a menu highlighting the culinary talent of its chefs, sparing no expense when it comes to the culinary experience. A delicious list of local participating restaurants includes Fogo de Chao, Liberty Market, Posh, White Chocolate Grill and many others. The full directory of participating restaurants can be found at arizonarestaurantweek. com, which also lists options for

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New to the roster this year are three nearby spots: Drexyl, Inde Fusion and Quill Creek Cafe at Grayhawk Golf Club. Each restaurant adds something fun and new to the already impressive bevy of must-try prix-fixe menus.

Drexyl Drexyl’s modern American cuisine features seasonal, handcrafted plates influenced by a melting pot of American flavors. Executive chef Robert Eckhardt is passionate about seasonal and refined cuisine; his creations begin with his philosophy of heightening great ingredients found in nature. The ARW Drexyl menu will reflect this approach and include a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. Try the seared salmon salad, which is garnished with a warm German potato salad, bacon vinaigrette and mixed greens.

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Modern American – $33 And don’t forget dessert, because you’ll have three Inde Fusion

yummy options: the signature Inde creme brulee

With an interesting marriage of Asian, Indian

made with cardamom, vanilla bean and star anise;

and Italian cuisines and flavors, your ARW dining

homemade rice pudding served warm and made

adventure begins with a choice of crispy falafel,

with star anise and fresh orange zest; or vanilla,

made with chickpeas, herbs and cucumber-mint

raspberry, salted caramel or pistachio gelato from

raita; sweet-and-sour calamari, which is flash fried

Grateful Spoon, an American-made artisan gelato

and tossed in a sweet-and-sour chili sauce; Caesar

crafted with 100 percent natural ingredients.

salad with romaine, Caesar dressing, spiced croutons

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Quill Creek Cafe at Grayhawk Golf Club Known for its Southwestern flair, Quill Creek Cafe at Grayhawk Golf Club’s ARW menu starts with the diner’s choice of the restaurant’s signature soup, corn chowder, Grayhawk salad — which includes sliced chicken, garden greens, angel hair pasta, tortilla chips, carrots and cilantro lime dressing, and is finished with their Thai peanut sauce —or kale salad featuring grapes, corn, figs, cranberries, honey-roasted sunflower seeds and a honey mustard champagne vinaigrette.

For the main course, choose from pan-seared trout, chicken and hatch chile enchiladas — served with lettuce, cabbage, pico de gallo, crema, queso fresco and ancho chile sauce — or Southwest chicken fettuccini, which has sweet corn, vineripened tomatoes and ancho chile cream sauce, and is topped with queso fresco.

Your evening culminates with a choice of apple fritters, a halfbaked chocolate chip cookie with ginger spiced raisins or blueberry crisp.

Quill Creek Cafe at Grayhawk Golf Club 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.

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Special Delivery

Writer Rebecca Zaner Photographer Jenn Satterlee

FOOTHILLS CARING CORPS

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For more than 16 years, Foothills Caring Corps (FCC)

support to more than 750 people — primarily elderly

has served the North Valley, promoting independence

community citizens who are homebound or have a

and enhancing the quality of life for older residents.

disabling condition in North Phoenix, North Scottsdale

Founded in 2000 by a local pastor who noticed a need

and Cave Creek. Participants served by FCC are referred

for transportation support for these members of our

to as “neighbors” within the program. With help from

community, today the nonprofit’s multifaceted service

volunteers, these neighbors are given access to basic

offerings help people remain independent in their homes.

needs such as food, medical care and activities that

FCC is largely staffed through volunteers, who have

contribute to their physical, mental and emotional health.

dedicated more than 41,000 hours of service and

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Eligibility for FCC services is not determined by finances; a variety of in-home services are provided at no charge. One of the organization’s most utilized services is the mobile meals program, which features meals provided by the food and nutrition department at Thompson Peak Medical Center, now HonorHealth.

Through the program, FCC neighbors enjoy healthy, delicious meals alongside the company of a volunteer who delivers them to their home. Special dietary needs can be accommodated. Volunteers who deliver meals also perform a wellness check, making sure the neighbors are well attended to.

Volunteers are not medical caregivers; they simply assist with at-home living and the non-medical aspects of independent living. They can work with families and individuals to determine which of the FCC services they qualify for and can also refer outside services if needed.

“I’ve been volunteering for Foothills Caring Corps for 12 years this fall,” says Gail Peterson. “After I retired, I thought I needed to do something nice with my time. I was at an art show and Foothills Caring Corps had a booth there recruiting volunteers. That’s how I began.”

Gail volunteers once a week, going with other volunteers to the hospital to pick up meals.

“They have a nice selection of vegetables, protein, starches, cold salads, milk, rolls, et cetera,” she says.

“The hospital provides balanced nutrition. I have about seven people who I serve right now. I even bring cat treats along with our meals on wheels for those who have cats.”

The mobile meals program has delivered more than 9,600 meals in the past year.

FCC holds an annual Cash and Caring Raffle to raise funds that help the organization provide all of its services. The 12th annual raffle occurred last month in Scottsdale, with a pleasant turnout. The evening featured a live auction, silent auction, wine tower raffle, live music and dancing and dining provided by local restaurants. The next fundraising event will be a golf tournament at Mirabel Golf Club in November. foothillscaringcorps.com MAY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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Recipe

Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

Expand your barbecue repertoire with this knockout Korean-style chicken lettuce wrap.

Gochujang, or Korean red pepper paste, adds an inimitable depth and spice to the fiery grilled chicken.

Meanwhile, the carrot and zucchini salad with soy sesame dressing provides a perfect counterbalance to the heat. Serve as an appetizer or alongside steamed rice.

Korean Chicken

shredded or julienned

Separate the chicken from the marinade. Place the marinade in

Lettuce Wraps

½ cup scallions, thinly sliced

a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer

1½ pounds chicken thighs,

½ head butter lettuce,

for 2-3 minutes until thick, stirring occasionally to prevent the

boneless and skinless

washed with leaves separated

¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium

sesame seeds, toasted

from the heat and set aside.

Soy Sesame Dressing

Meanwhile, grill the chicken thighs over medium-low heat until

2 tablespoons honey

Yield: ½ cup

cooked through (when a meat thermometer reads an internal

or brown sugar

¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium

sauce from burning on the edges of the pan. Remove the pan

2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon mirin

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

¼ cup water

½ cup carrots,

1 tablespoon sesame oil

shredded or julienned

1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

½ cup zucchini,

temperature of 165 F), about 5-6 minutes per side. Check often to avoid burning the chicken. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, baste the chicken thighs with the reserved marinade.

Lightly toss the carrots, zucchini and scallions in the soy sesame dressing. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into thin strips. Arrange the chicken into the lettuce cups.

Wrap Directions: Whisk the soy sauce, gochujang, honey, garlic, mirin and sesame oil together in an airtight container. Place the

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Dressing Directions: Place the lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic and cumin into a food

chicken thighs into the marinade and refrigerate for at

processor or blender. While running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until

least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).

the dressing is thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

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Gateway Desert Awareness 480-488-1400 Spur Cross Ranch 480-488-6601 Cave Creek Ranger 480-595-3300 PHOTOGRAPHY Blackswan Photographers 480-282-8646 blackswanphotographers.com Keri Meyers Photography kerimeyersphotography.com Loralei Photography 602-795-0555 loraleiphotography.com PODIATRY Westland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist 480-361-2500 westlandffas.com POOL DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc. 480-595-0611 azulverde.com POOL MAINTENANCE Eco Blu Pools Service 480-626-2604 Repair 480-626-8200 POST OFFICE Carefree 480-488-3781 Cave Creek 480-488-1218 REALTOR Bloom/Van Omen 602-989-1287 listofazhomes.com Jean Ransdell Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 480-294-3257 arizonaluxuryrealty.com

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Tom Scappaticci Russ Lyon Sotheby’s 602-430-4081 arizonaluxuryrealty.com RESTAURANTS Carefree Bistro 602-795-1255 37555 N. Hum Rd. #109 carefreebistro.com Carefree Roastery 7171 E. Cave Creek Rd. Mariachi Plaza English Rose Tea Room 480-488-4812 201 Easy St. carefreetea.com Grotto Cafe 480-499-0140 6501 E. Cave Creek Rd. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral 480-488-1906 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. Indigo Crow 480-488-2187 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #151 ccindigocrow.com Local Jonny’s 480-488-7473 6033 E. Cave Creek Rd. localjonnys.com The Bourbon Cellar 480-595-5868 thebourboncellar.com The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B The Thumb 480-513-8186 9393 E. Bell Road

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 Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSD cavecreekpreschools.com 480-575-2062 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 Horseshoe Trails Elementary School 480-272-8500 Lone Mountain Elementary School 480-437-3000 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 qimontessori.com Sonoran Trails Middle School Main Line 480-272-8600 Attendance: 480-272-8604 Ventana Academic School 480-488-9362

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Advertising: 623-341-8221

SHERIFF Sheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895 SHOPPING Baudine’s Shoes 32415 N. Scottsdale Rd. 20789 N. Pima Rd 8936 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd Baroni Men’s Couture 480-488-5552 37555 Hum Rd. Suite 106 Cave Creek Candle & Gifts 6245 E. Cave Creek Rd. 480-488-7799 cavecreekcandles.com Cave Creek Olive Oil 480-595-3157 6201 E. Cave Creek Rd. Diva Divine Boutique 480-585-2570 23425 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste A-1 scottsdalediva.com

WINDOW TREATMENTS Carefree Coverings 602-617-2920 34522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100B WORSHIP Black Mountain Baptist Church 480-488-1975 bmbcaz.com Black Mountain United Church of Christ 480-575-1801 bmucc.com Carefree Highway Community Church 480-488-5565 carefreechurch.us Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship 602-663-1268 cavecreekchurch.com Cave Creek Bible Church 480-818-5653 cavecreekbiblechurch.org

Las Tiendas 6140 E. Cave Creek Rd. lastiendascavecreek.com

Christ Anglican Church 480-488-0525 christchurchaz.org

Suzanne’s Hot Stuff In Frontier Town 480-488-1277

Christ the Lord Lutheran 480-488-2081 ctlcarefree.org

Stefan Mann 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite G10 480-488-3371 stefanmann.com

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 480-488-3035 lds.org

Watson’s Hat Shop 480-595-9777 watsonshatshop.com SPA Studio C at Rancho Manana 480-664-0602 studiocsalonsaz.com TRAVEL AGENT Elite Travel of Scottsdale 8447 E. Havasupai Dr. 480-451-0612 WATER SOFTENER & FILTRATION Rayne of the North Valley 623-234-9047 raynewater.com WEBSITES Tech 4 Life 748 Easy Street #5 480-553-9171 techfourlife.com

Community Bible Church of Cave Creek 33501 N. Cave Creek Road 480-488-2958 communitybiblechurchaz.com

Desert Valley Baptist Church 623-465-9461 First Baptist Church of Cave Creek 480-488-2958 First Church of Christ Scientist 480-488-2665 csarizona.com/carefreecavecreek.1st Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 480-488-3283 goodshepherdaz.org Light of the Desert Lutheran Church 480-488-2716 lightofthedesert.org Lone Mountain Fellowship Church 480-818-5653 lonemountainfellowship.org North Scottsdale Christian 480-367-8182 northscottsdalechristian.com North Ridge Community Church 480-515-4673 northridge.org North Valley Church of Christ 480-473-7611 nvcoc.net Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 480-488-2229 oloj.org Pinnacle Presbyterian Church 480-585-9448 pinnaclepres.org

Coolwater Christian Church 480-585-5554 coolwaterchurch.org

Redeemer Lutheran Church 480-585-7002 redeemer.vze.com

Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church 623-465-9461

Son Rise Community Church 480-502-2834 sonrisescottsdale.org

Desert Foothills Lutheran Church 480-585-8007 dflc.org

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center 480-488-5218 spiritinthedesert.org

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 480-488-3384 deserthills.org

St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church 480-595-0883 stgacc.org

Desert Mission United Methodist Church 480-595-1814 desertmissionumc.org

Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship 480-515-4490 viadecristo.com MAY 2016 IM AGE S A Z.C OM

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Recipe

Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker

The next time you make a smoothie, trade the straw for a spoon and dig into this mixed berry smoothie bowl.

The thicker consistency and lineup of nutritious toppings transform this frosty snack into a wholesome breakfast that feels like an indulgence. Get creative by adding your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, crunchy granola, toasted nuts, chia seeds or even chocolate nibbles.

Miniature Blackberry

Suggested toppings:

Galettes

granola

Place the mixed berries, bananas, vanilla Greek yogurt and

Yield: 1-2 servings

toasted coconut

honey in the blender bowl. Pour almond milk on top. Pulse

toasted almonds

5-6 times to loosen the frozen berries, then blend on

Ingredients

diced fresh fruit

1½ cups mixed berries,

chia seeds

frozen

ground flax seeds

¾ cup bananas, sliced ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt ¾ cup almond milk honey to taste (optional)

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Directions:

high speed for 45-60 seconds or until smooth. Transfer to serving bowls and add desired toppings.

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North Scottsdale-Carefree Office 34305 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85266

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