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Table of Contents08 Meet the Sheehan Family
14 Community
22 Breaking Language Barriers
26 Lauren Maddox
28 Rapid Relief: Kayaking
34 SUP Lifestyle
40 The Cowboy Way
44 Grassfed Beef
48 The Arizona Falls
50 Standing Proud in Cave Creek
52 Music in the Pines
56 Dining Guide
58 Marketplace
62 Local Index
66 Recipe
ContributorsShelly Spence :: owner/publisher
[email protected] :: 623-341-8221
Amanda Christmann Larson :: editor/contributing writerPaula Theotocatos :: contributing writer
Donna Kublin :: contributing writerTom Scanlon :: contributing writerLynsi Freitag :: contributing writer
Jenn Korducki Krenn :: contributing writerJim McAllister :: contributing writer
Barb Evans :: contributing writerMonica Longenbaker :: contributing writer
Lara Piu :: contributing writerLauren Strait :: contributing writer
Bryan Black of Blackswan Photographers :: photographerLoralei Photography :: photographer
Karen Sophia Photography :: photographerJamie Pogue Photography :: photographerJerri Parness Photography :: photographer
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Table of Contents08 Meet the Sheehan Family
14 Community
22 Breaking Language Barriers
26 Lauren Maddox
28 Rapid Relief: Kayaking
34 SUP Lifestyle
40 The Cowboy Way
44 Grassfed Beef
48 The Arizona Falls
50 Standing Proud in Cave Creek
52 Music in the Pines
56 Dining Guide
58 Marketplace
62 Local Index
66 Recipe
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Being a mom to a toddler at this point in my life is so much fun. In the mornings, I hear my little one wake up and begin to wonder aloud if someone is going to appear to rescue her from her crib and let her move on with her busy day. Without fail, as soon as she sees me in her doorway, her whole face lights up and she gets so excited that even her little toes can’t stay still.
I feel a little like that about this month’s magazine.
There are so many good stories that are just waiting to be told, and our writers and photographers managed to pick quite a few of them. Between the faces and the places, and the depth of spirit that they’ve been able to so eloquently portray, I know our readers are going to love what’s in our pages.
What’s more, I see so much more than just a collection of stories. This is a community with an identity and a history, both of which are important to who we are and what we will become. Our cover story about sustainable ranching is just one vivid example of why it’s so important to be fully present and aware in making our own choices, and to ensure our decisions are consistent with creating healthy, beautiful lives – for us, but also for our children and grandchildren.
After all, the legacy we are creating will be their story to tell one day.
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Meet the Sheehan FamilyWriter Lauren StraitPhotographer Jamie Pogue Photography
t’s not often that you run into families residing in Cave Creek or Carefree who have lived
here for as long as the Sheehans. For more than 20 years, James and Valerie Sheehan
have been building custom dream homes and a foundation for their family and community.
James took us back to where it all began – good old New York.
UprootedJames met Valerie through his cousin. He lived a town over from her and were introduced to
each other when they were mere teens. They began a friendship, but were not yet romantic.
Valerie went off to college in another state, and James set off to Manhattan to begin
his career in historical restoration and preservation of some of the most world-renowned
landmarks.
“It wasn’t until my parents decided to move a town over, right next door to Valerie’s parents,
when she and I started dating.”
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Two years after their courtship, James and Valerie
were married.
“I married the girl next door,” said James. “I’m not
sure many other people can say that.”
They lived in New Jersey and both commuted to
New York each day for work. Valerie worked as
a financial analyst for Dean Witter in Two World
Trade Center. James regularly spent his lunch
hours at Windows of the World, the restaurant on
top of the World Trade Center building, admiring
his craftsmanship of his latest skyscraper project.
Little did they know they were about to be
uprooted and embark on a whole new adventure.
New RootsThe Sheehan’s journey to Cave Creek began when
James was asked to join his uncle’s business as a
home builder.
“My uncle owned a successful general contractor
business in New Jersey,” said James. “One of
his clients bought some acreage behind Black
Mountain and refused to let anyone but my uncle
build his dream home.”
So, in 1980, the McKenzie brothers packed up
their tools and headed out west to build dreams.
James and Valerie joined them 16 years later.
Their business took off and they have been
building homes ever since.
“I’m proud to say I am one of the oldest home
builders in Cave Creek and Carefree.”
After his uncle retired, James and his wife took
over the business and expanded their portfolio of
building custom luxury and masonry homes.
Jamie and William growing up in Cave Creek.
James working in New York.
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“One of our homes is anchored at
the end of Spur Cross road, south of
the horse stables,” said James. It’s a
great example of James’ design and
craftsmanship.
Planting SeedsThe Sheehan’s wasted no time
building a family, and together
brought daughter Jamie, now 20, and
William, now 17 into the world.
“Cave Creek is their home,” said
James. “My daughter is a go-getter
like her dad. She just finished
her second year at ASU. She is
transferring to NAU to complete
her degree in hotel and restaurant
management. She currently works at
Carefree Conference Resort and is
in the process of obtaining her real
estate license.”
The Sheehan’s son William is a
current student at Cactus Shadows
High School. William works on
improving his golf game at Rancho
Manana Golf Course, and is a
member of the Cave Creek Boy Scout
Troop 15.
“It has been most inspiring to see my
son display his sense of community
with a recent Eagle Scout project.”
In order to become an Eagle
Scout, the highest rank of Boy
Scouts, William had to complete
a community service project. He
decided he wanted to bring a sense
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of community by creating a monument for the
Town of Cave Creek. According to his dad, it took
William about a year to complete the process.
“I’ve never seen him work so hard,” said James.
“He had to meet with town hall to get it approved.
He held car wash fundraisers, built relationships
with the local Kiwanis club for donations, wrote
letters to local businesses for their support, and hit
up friends and family for their volunteer time.”
Once the funds were raised he worked with Tyler
Green, a local architect, to create a design for the
project.
“As a dad, I was amazed at what he accomplished.
Not only will this be something the town can
appreciate as a community, but it’s something
my son can one day show his children what he
contributed to his community.”
The monument currently sits on the east side
of Cave Creek road right across the street from
Rancho Manana Golf Course.
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Tending to the GardenAfter 25 years, James and Valerie
seem to have figured out how to
balance life, work and family very well.
Not only do they manage McKenzie
Brothers, but the Sheehan’s also own
a high-end outdoor furniture boutique
called Carefree Outdoor Living.
“It’s fantastic working with her,” said
James. “But I don’t think every married
couple could do it.”
“I am the hands-on guy who runs
around 12 hours a day in the
field, and she handles the finances,
contracts and operations. We
complement each other and it works
best that way.”
When the Sheehan’s are not working,
you will find them enjoying meals
together around the dinner table each
night, splashing around in their pool,
entertaining their friends and checking
out the local lakes.
If you see a 1935 Chevy or 1941
Willys rolling up next to you on a
Saturday morning, it’s probably them,
making their way to the local coffee
shop to meet up with the local classic
car club.
“The bottom line is that we enjoy
being able to live and work in a town
with such a sense of community,” said
James. “We are proud to be a part
of history in this town.”
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Uncle Louie the Restaurant Expanding to Gluten-FreeDine healthy this summer at Uncle Louie the Restaurant, a friendly
neighborhood Italian Restaurant serving North Scottsdale since 1996, located at 313 N. Scottsdale Rd. in the AJ Marketplace at Lone Mountain and Scottsdale Road.
Uncle Louie serves a full menu including a fresh fish daily special and authentic Italian cuisine with New York-style pizzas, and has now added gluten-free pizza and pasta as well as whole wheat pasta for those patrons with special dietary needs. Still topped with Chef Michael’s delicious sauces, they will please every palate. The freshest ingredients are used and there is never a charge for toppings on your pizza.
During the summer months, a 25 percent discount is offered on all wines by the bottle, including the popular estate wine list.
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Carefree Cave Creek Chamber Raises $6,000 for ScholarshipsThe Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce raised $6,000 for
scholarships for Cactus Shadows’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program by selling 50/50 raffle tickets in the spring. A grand prize of $3,000 was awarded to Patricia McBrien, a volunteer at the Gold Mine Thrift Shop.
The additional $3,000 raised was split between Eric Limbacher and Kyle Kuo – two very deserving Falcons who are involved with the CTE program. This was the fourth year the chamber has given out scholarships to hard-working high school seniors in the CTE program.
480-488-3363www.carefreecavecreek.org
Tobias’ Automotive Earns AAA Top HonorFamily-owned and operated Tobias’ Automotive Specialists, with
locations in Cave Creek and Anthem, was recently awarded the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) 2014 Top Shop Award for the sixth consecutive year.
The award is AAA’s highest honor, distinguishing reliable and exceptional auto service. Established in 1989, the shops are led by Andy
Tobias and his wife, Louise. The company is also celebrating 25 years in business. In order to earn the award, the shop
had to excel in more than 20 areas, including an annual inspection, staff automotive service excellence, guarantee of repairs for at least 12 months or 12,000 miles, and maintain a 100 percent customer approval rating.
In part, the recognition was awarded for outstanding community service. Giving back is one of the couple’s founding principles. From organizing food drives to
partnering with Valley non-profits to help children and the needy, the Tobiases have been a mainstay in the non-profit
community.
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Backpack Drive for Homeless Children
Back to school already?! As you fill your back-to-school lists, please consider helping homeless children at the Wesley Center in Central Phoenix. Collections of new backpacks and school supplies are needed by mid July for the new school year.
Each backpack donated needs wide-ruled lined paper, pencils, erasers and rulers. Backpacks can be delivered to Desert Mission
United Methodist Church, 7373 E. Dixileta Dr., Scottsdale any Sunday morning before July 14.
480-595-1814
PVCC Hires New Financial Aid DirectorParadise Valley Community College (PVCC) has
appointed Kathaerine Johnson as the new director of financial aid. Johnson began her new role on May 19, 2014, and will now oversee all operations regarding the student financial aid process for the college.
In addition to her master’s in higher education, Johnson’s broad experience with strategic level planning for financial aid programs at both a college and state level will bring significant expertise to PVCC in the administration of our student financial aid programs and processes.
She brings unique qualifications to the position, having coordinated student financial aid programs across four campuses and 22 colleges at Arizona State University, and administered both federal and state student financial assistance programs, along with the state-sponsored college saving plan (529), in her role as director of programs and operations at the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE). She has managed all aspects of federal and state student aid programs, including grants, scholarships and loans.
At ACPE, Johnson was responsible for interpreting federal, state and institutional financial aid regulations to ensure student aid programs are in compliance. She also functioned as the secretary for the Commission for the Arizona Minority Education Policy Analysis Center (AMEPAC).
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need. Cooling costs go up, and income for seasonally employed people goes down. This can put added strain on service providers, particularly food banks, which assist the
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elderly, families, and many others who need assistance from time to time. Foothills Food Bank, located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Dr. in Cave
Creek is no exception. While people think of donating to food banks around the holidays, during the summer months when people (and pets) are still in need, the shelves are often sparsely filled.
The Foothills Food Bank provides much more than food; it provides a wide variety of assistance services to give people a hand up. If you or your group is considering doing something kind for others this summer, please consider a food or funding drive to help the food bank help others.
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July 33rd of July in Cave Creek
Celebrate Independence Day Cave Creek-style! The town’s spectacular 3rd of July Fireworks Display takes place at sunset July 3 and is hosted by Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Buffalo Chip Saloon, 6811 E. Cave Creek Rd., and Cave Creek Tap Haus, 6900 E. Cave Creek Rd.
The festive, family-friendly celebration starts at 5 p.m. with live music, kids’ activities, food and drink specials at all three restaurants and great seating to view the fireworks, which begin at sunset behind Harold’s.
Harold’s Corral: 480-488-1906; www.haroldscorral.comBuffalo Chip Saloon: 480-488-9118; www.buffalochipsaloon.comCave Creek Tap Haus: 480-488-3300; www.cavecreektaphaus.com
July 5Judy Collins in Concert
Folk music doesn’t produce stars bigger than Judy Collins. For nearly 50 years, she has been performing and recording folk, pop, and art music. Take a walk down memory lane with Collins July 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix.
A classical piano prodigy, Collins turned to folk music early on, embracing the social and musical elements of the movement. Her performances since the mid-1970s have balanced her original material with her other hits and gems by artists such as the Beatles and Harry Chapin — all showcases for her haunting, focused voice.
Ticket prices are $52.50-$72.50 and are available online.
480-478-6000www.mim.org
July 11, 18, 25DFL Independent Film Festival
Who says you have to leave town for an independent film festival? The Desert Foothills Library Independent Film Festival 2014 will begin July 11 and run Fridays through August 29. Popcorn and soft drinks are free! Just bring a love for film and a desire to have a good time!
Enjoy a selection of award-winners from independent film festivals
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around the world. Descriptions can be found online, or visit the library for a flyer with descriptions. Shows begin at 10:30 a.m.
The line-up is as follows:July 11: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” (NR) Mandarin Chinese w/subtitles.July 18: “Stories We Tell” (PG-13)July 25: “Short Term 12” (R) Aug. 1: “Least Among Saints” (R) Aug. 8: “The Broken Circle Breakdown” (NR) Dutch w/subtitles.Aug. 15: “Spinning Plates” (NR)Aug. 22: “Somewhere Slow” (NR)Aug. 29: “Saints and Soldiers” (PG-13) German w/subtitles.
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July 11, 15, 24Newcomers Events in July
The Newcomers Club of Scottsdale will be holding three fun get-to-know-you events in July. Whether you are new to the area, have experienced life changes and are ready to meet new people, or just want to see what’s happening, join the club.
July 11: Get Acquainted Coffee at 10 a.m. Please RSVP. July 15: Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Happy Hour. Location to be determined. Individual checks. Please RSVP.July 24: Newcomers Club of Scottsdale Luncheon at Tanzy in Scottsdale Quarter. Individual checks.
480-990-1976www.newcomersclubofscottsdale.com
July 14–August 9Summer Music Enrichment Program
Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Carefree announces a summer music enrichment program July 14 through August 9. The church will be partnering with Grand Canyon University for class offerings, which will be held at the church at 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Carefree. These include private lessons in voice, strings, piano, organ and trumpet.
Classes for all ages will be offered, including “How to Find Your Inner Diva,” “Singing Audition and Preparation,” and a special class, “You Thought You Couldn’t Sing Anymore!” The second session of hand bell instruction will be held July 7 through August 4. Register by phone.
480-488-2081 ext. 12
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July 17Introduction to the Meeks Method
Join friends at the Desert Foothills Library for “Introduction to the Meeks Method: Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis and Postural Changes of Aging” to be held July 17 at the library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The program is part of DFL’s “Focus on Your Health” series with Scottsdale Healthcare.
This bone-safe program is a comprehensive 12-point approach to the physical therapy prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, adaptable to all levels of care and age groups. Therapy includes instruction in body mechanics for daily living and exercises for postural correction, strengthening, flexibility, balance, and weight-bearing activities. These exercises can improve body alignment, restore some body height, and reduce the risk of falls and fracture. Limited seating. Please register by phone.
480-488-2286
July 20Happy Birthday to After the Homestretch AZ
After the Homestretch AZ (ATHA) is planning its third anniversary birthday party to be held at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek July 20. An online auction, updated daily with new items, is currently on the organization’s website until July 13, and a silent auction will be held at the party.
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Since its inception in July 2011, ATHA has rescued 37 horses, 35 ex-racehorses and 2 colts. Volunteers have found homes for 22 horses and now have 15 horses in our current herd ranging in age from 3-18. There are currently 11 rescued horses on a ranch located in the Desert Hills area of Cave Creek, and four horses in foster care.
Most of the horses at ATHA are sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of racing legends such as Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Storm Cat. Horses arrive at ATHA from a variety of avenues, sometimes directly from the track, and others it is from owners who can no longer care for them. Some are even found wandering the desert by the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Some arrive in a healthy state ready for their second career, while others arrive at the ranch injured, underweight and neglected.
ATHA provides ex-racehorses the opportunity to rest, have their veterinary needs addressed, and general rehabilitation to ready them for their new, adoptive homes.
480-695-6187www.afterthehomestretchaz.org
July 26Family Day at MIM
Get out of the heat and celebrate a special day for cool kids at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix, with music, instruments, hands-on activities, comic videos and lots of family-friendly fun all highlighting the diversity and talent of Arizona children. Kids and families from everywhere are welcome!
Family Day will be held July 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are free with paid museum admission.
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July 31An Evening with Benise with Karen Briggs at MIM
Presented in true Musical Instrument Museum style, the public is invited to a spectacular concert July 31 at 7:30 p.m. featuring vibrant Spanish guitarist Benise and virtuoso Karen Briggs.
An evening with Benise is a portal into the vibrant world of Spanish guitar. The famed guitarist blends styles from Spanish flamenco, Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba, African tribal drumming and more to create his own redefined brand of flamenco.
Along with his world-class band and flamenco dancers, Benise is joined by Karen Briggs, whose four-decade career as a violinist has seen her master numerous genres and styles.
In this show, classic songs from the Rolling Stones, Queen and the Eagles are married to Spanish themes as Benise channels his passion for Spanish guitar and classic rock. Benise has been lauded for his PBS production, “Nights of Fire!” which won an Emmy Award and was hailed for its blending of theater and music in Spanish styles.
Karen Briggs, on top of releasing three albums, has collaborated with dozens of artists, including Stanley Clarke, Chaka Khan and Patrice Rushen. Briggs has also spent 13 years touring and recording with the famed Greek contemporary keyboardist Yanni.
Tickets are $37.50-$52.50 and are available online. The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix.
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When Cactus Shadows senior Dominique
Troyanos entered first grade at Desert Willow
Elementary School in 2003, her classroom looked
like any other classroom at the school: desks
were neatly arranged, books were organized
by subject, and colorful educational pictures
decorated the walls. But she knew her first-grade
experience was going to be different than some
of her peers, because half of her day would be
taught in a foreign language – Spanish.
Dominique’s mother had enrolled her in a new
program the Cave Creek Unified School District
initiated that year, Spanish immersion. As part
of the program, Dominique and her classmates
would be “immersed” in the language by learning
math and science in Spanish, and language arts
and social studies in English.
“I remember being so scared on the first day
of school because I thought ‘I’m not going to
understand anything (the teacher) says; all the
posters are in Spanish,’” Dominique recalls. “But
it was probably one of my favorite years.”
Now fluent in Spanish, Dominique is perfecting
her French and will learn Mandarin Chinese
this summer when she travels to Deyang, China
on a scholarship from the National Security
Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y). She credits
her ability to successfully learn languages to
her early exposure and continuing education
in the program. “When you start early, you’re
developing your brain to learn other languages,
so retention is easier.”
A World of LanguagesCCUSD’s Spanish immersion program has been
such a success, that the district has decided to
apply the same model to Mandarin Chinese. “A
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kindergarteners at Horseshoe
Trails Elementary School for
the 2014-15 school year. In the
program, students will receive the
standard kindergarten curriculum,
but daily math instruction will
be taught in Mandarin and then
reviewed in English.
“Students who are introduced
to foreign languages during
their formative years develop
greater cognitive flexibility,
problem solving skills, and
attention spans,” says Cristina
Ladas, CCUSD’s world language
coordinator. “This translates to
higher academic achievement.”
In addition to its immersion
programs, the district offers
other models of language
instruction. Students in grades
K-6 are exposed to Spanish
or Chinese through a world
language program that includes
two 30-minute classes a week.
Students in grades seven
through 12 have one-hour
daily core classes in Spanish,
French or Chinese. Although
these programs give students a
solid foundation, research has
shown that it is the immersion
programs that give students the
highest levels of proficiency.
“These immersion programs are
exploding throughout the state
and nation as educators and
parents realize our students
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will be competing with a multilingual workforce that
already exists,” says Ladas, who was instrumental in
helping the district secure a $500,000 grant in 2007,
making the immersion programs possible.
Last Spring, Troyanos and fellow Spanish immersion
student Treyce Fleming encouraged the Arizona State
Senate Education Committee to support SB 1242,
Arizona’s Critical Language and Economic Development
program. The bill outlines how the state would
identify exemplary dual language immersion programs
as a means of building a multilingual, multicultural
workforce in Arizona. The two students spoke
their case in three languages: Spanish, French and
English. The committee was so impressed with their
presentation that they voted 9-0 in favor of the bill.
“As a result of them going down and speaking to the
senate, we really feel like down the road it is going
to open doors for other kids,” says Dr. Jana Miller,
CCUSD’s associate superintendent of teaching and
learning. “We think it’s important for all kids to get
the opportunity.”
A Bright FutureTroyanos estimates she became proficient in Spanish
coming out of elementary school. “I had a really
strong basis of the language, but high school really
refined those skills,” she says. She speaks to her
younger sister, who is also a Spanish immersion
student, in Spanish every day.
Last summer, she played translator for her family when
they went on vacation to the Caribbean. Wanting to
further her ability to communicate globally, she started
learning French by taking an online class at Rio Salado
College the summer before her junior year. She then
worked with her counselor to study both languages at
school. “It was easier to learn French because it’s a
sister language to Spanish.”
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Now, Troyanos is ready to tackle
Mandarin. She and fellow Cactus
Shadows student Samuel Slack will
be among 200 students traveling
this summer to China on the
NSLI-Y scholarship, funded by the
U.S. Department of State. They
leave New York City July 7 and
will return to Arizona August 21.
“I wanted to learn Mandarin
because I think it is important as
a critical language,” says Troyanos.
“I wish I could speak every
language,” she says with a laugh,
“but that’s not possible, obviously.
Mandarin is not easy to learn. I
really want to become proficient in
that language before moving on to
another, possibly Russian.”
In the future, Troyanos hopes to
work as a foreign services officer
in a consulate abroad, or as a
translator for the United Nations.
Ladas and Miller don’t doubt she’ll
accomplish that goal, and hope the
new Chinese immersion program
at Horseshoe Trails will encourage
other students like her to break
language barriers across the globe.
Says Dr. Miller “We’re starting with
one Dominique at a time.”
To enroll your kindergartener
in CCUSD’s Chinese immersion
program at Horseshoe Trails
Elementary School, call Christina
Ladas at 480-272-8500.
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Perhaps you’ll pass her on a hiking trail, or
stand in front of her in a grocery store line.
If so, you may see and even feel the piercing
gaze of a young woman lost in thought, fixed
on the idea of why people behave in certain
ways, how humans act.
She is a student of psychotherapy, learning how
to journey through the maze of the psyche; and
she is an actress, combining her formal training
and personal observations to infuse fictional
characters with real emotions.
Lauren Maddox has had small but memorable
roles in films such as “Filth,” “Another Happy
Day” and “Carmen’s Kiss.”
Unlike many of the young actresses that she
will be competing with in Hollywood, this London
native and part-time Desert Mountain resident
has a panoramic vision that goes beyond
becoming a movie star. During a wide-ranging,
revealing interview at Tonto Bar and Grill, this
intense, fascinating actress unveiled her master
plan.
“Raising awareness on the psyche is so
important to me, as well as animal rights and
human rights, equality, female empowerment,
how we can learn from history,” said Maddox,
the daughter of local singer Francesca Evans.
“I want to raise awareness on life stories, for
positivity, and to open people up. I want to
inspire them to help different charitable causes
where the money actually goes to those in
need …
“I want to shine a light on darkness, and use film
as a medium to reach more people, so as to
instill positive ideas of progression, through love,
peace and harmony.”Writer Tom Scanlon
actressLAUREN MADDox
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This probing actress indeed may soon be reaching
the masses, as her acting career seems similar to
jet on the tarmac, engines idling, primed for takeoff.
She hopes to be filming in New Orleans and
Arizona in coming months, working with the likes
of Tim Robbins in the feature “Verdigris.” And she
is being looked at to play the sister of the lead
female in “The Kiss,” starring Sean Patrick Flanery
of “Boondock Saints” and to be filmed in Arizona.
Yet acting hardly defines this furiously curious
woman, who is working on a master’s degree
in psychotherapy in London; her thesis is on
shamanism. Maddox pondered the link between
performance and performing therapy. “What I’m
really learning in psychotherapy is in regard to
childhood development. From age naught to five
years and leading up to the present day, it has a
huge effect on the development of all people. What
takes place in their lives and to them, emotionally,
is key to their understanding of life, how they relate
to other people and animals and what their inner
soul is feeling like, to them.
“I’ve had to look at my soul, my spirit, my mind
and body. I’ve had to do an extensive amount of
meditation and inner child work, so far and I will
continue to. It provides clarity and vision, for me
and in regards to others and the outside world.”
So it seems that her arresting, light green eyes
also look deeply inside her own psyche. With a
piercing self-reflection like that, it is no surprise
that Maddox is adept at portraying deeply layered
characters. “When I was 18, I was not ready to
go into film. I traveled into and through many
feelings, emotionally and I was really shy until
the age of 14. Then, teachers at school and
friends encouraged me to become more outwardly
confident, as I was always inwardly, quietly
confident – a true introvert. However, I can be
‘extroverted’ when I need to be.”
Her education, as well as personally seeing the
dark side of people burdened with addictions and/
or imbalances, has prepared her to plunge into
troubled characters. For instance, in “Another Happy
Day,” Lauren played a character called Alison,
whom she describes as “messed up and neurotic, in
a feature about depression within family life.” She
later played opposite James McAvoy (“Last King of
Scotland,” “Wanted,” “X Men”), who won acclaim
in “Filth” for his performance as a detective who
abuses both substances and people.
“I like to take on roles with layers, like an onion,”
says the actress, a brunette who has the slender but
athletic build of a tennis player. “When I’m learning
roles, I write against the lines of the screenplay,
what I, as the character, am feeling first and then
what I am thinking underneath my surface thoughts
and feelings.”
Her plan as she builds her career is to split her time
between Hollywood, England and in the Cave Creek/
Carefree area of Arizona. “I’m going to spend more
time here. I’m looking to move down the road from
mom and dad. I really love Desert Mountain. After
being in L.A. and coming to Desert Mountain. It is so
relaxing,” Maddox said. “There’s a sucking of your
energy in L.A.; but in Arizona, the sky feels infinite,
one gets a sense of so much space and you feel the
spirit of nature.”
In these parts, she enjoys getting back in touch
with herself through Bikram yoga, swimming, hiking
in the mountains on Pinnacle Peak and the China
Wall trails, and meditation. “It feels like home. I love
it here so much.”
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Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
adventuresWaterWater Rapid Relief
Water. Delightful, intoxicating, wonderful water.
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It is around this time this year that we Phoenicians begin to daydream. As we
maneuver our cars through traffic, making minimal contact with the steering
wheel, max AC blowing inadequately and barely drying the streams of sweat
running down our foreheads, we start to think:
Water. Delightful, intoxicating, wonderful water.
We dream of jumping in, splashing in cool waves and feeling a gentle breeze sweep
the heat from our steam-cooked necks. If we truly allow ourselves to indulge in the
fantasy, we can almost imagine the feeling of being beautifully, euphorically cold
before we’re jolted back into reality by another tick of rising Fahrenheit.
Let’s face it: We live in the desert, and quietly surviving the summer months is a
karmic trade-off for goading Midwest and East Coast relatives all winter long with
Facebook photos of hiking and poolside picnics.
It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Look deeper through our saguaros and
Sonoran sunshine and you’ll find waterways hidden in the hills. From Flagstaff’s
Lake Mary, to Big Lake near Pinetop, to Woods Canyon Lake on the Mogollon
Rim, there are plenty of pine-studded reprieves to satisfy both your wanderlust
and your practical need for cool abandon. The Verde River just to the north
of the Valley, and the Salt River to our southeast, are also winding, beautiful
waterways often shaded by cottonwoods and replete with riparian life. Phenomenal
desert lakes, too – Pleasant, Roosevelt, Bartlett and the towering cliffs of Canyon
Lake, to name a few – are closer to home and each unique in their splendor.
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Rapid ReliefWater. Delightful, intoxicating, wonderful water.
Lake Mary l Big Lake near Pinetop l Woods Canyon Lake kayaking
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There are many ways to enjoy the water, but for
those who enjoy exploring at their own pace, and
who like a little challenge, stepping into a kayak and
paddling through the ebb and flow of the currents is
the perfect blend of recreation and relaxation.
Kayaking offers a frog’s eye view of some of the
most beautiful scenery in the state, and it’s also
a great way to enjoy nature in a quiet, more
purposeful way. Whether you want to go fishing,
exploring, or take a romantic day trip with that
special someone, kayaking offers adventure on a
budget, and a whole lot of fun.
Ray and Debbie Hendricks, self-described
“corporate refugees,” are the dynamic duo behind
Scottsdale’s Just Roughin’ It Adventure Company,
and are seasoned veterans in the world of
kayaking. In addition to a number of other types of
fun excursions, their staff of 25 guides leads tours
for groups large and small through some of the
state’s (and the country’s) most scenic waterways.
They also rent kayaks, inflatable and small enough
to fit into the most compact of cars. For $40 per
day for a single-seat kayak, or $50 for a double,
which includes paddles and personal flotation
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devices, you can give the sport a try
without breaking the bank.
For first-timers, Just Roughin’ It tours
take some of the intimidation out of
the sport. For others, they take away
the need for tedious preparation,
packing everything from personal
flotation devices to rice krispy treats
for anywhere from a couple of hours
to overnight trips. They also make
the trip fun by adding interesting
tidbits about the flora, fauna, history
and geology of the areas they
paddle through.
The two know their business. Ray,
who grew up in the Catskills of New
York State, grew up hiking, climbing,
and navigating nearby waterways.
Debbie, an adjunct professor of
exercise science at Mesa Community
College, has made fitness and
outdoor recreation a lifestyle her
entire life. She grew up in the
Phoenix area, steadily rooted in a
family whose history spreads wide
into the area’s pioneer history.
“We want to be a resource for
people who want to go on their
own, but we like to be of service
to people who want a guide to tell
them about the canyons or the
places they’re surrounded by, too,”
explains Ray. Many of their clients
are locals looking to try something
new; others are vacationers who
want to fit something unique in
between resort breakfast buffets and
afternoons in the spa.
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• Get out early. Not only are the temperatures cooler, but
there’s not as much boat traffic in the early morning hours.
You’re also more likely to see wildlife and gorgeous sunrises –
definite perks of the sport!
• Start slowly. Learn to navigate the flat waters of our placid
Arizona lakes and rivers before trying faster-moving currents.
• Wear personal flotation devices. Life jackets are a must.
• Know your capabilities, and know your surroundings. Kayak
accidents do happen, and can result in drowning. Get expert
advice on where to go based on both your skill level and the
limits of your gear.
• For overnight trips, try to be at your campground before
noon. You’ll have plenty of time to play in the water once
you’re there, and you’ll have a respite from the heat if you
need it.
• Take breaks for water and snacks. You will burn more fuel than
you may think, and even though you’ll be surrounded by water,
your body will need plenty to drink in the summertime heat.
• Don’t mix alcohol and kayaking. Not only is alcohol
dehydrating, impairment and water are not a good mix.
• Enjoy the ride and jump in! There’s no need to suffer when
there’s plenty of cool water all around. Don’t be afraid to get wet.
Just because we’re in the desert doesn’t mean we can’t have
some summer fun. There is plenty to see, and so much to
experience! So if you’re ready for a break, gear up, kick back,
and kayak.
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For those who want to give it a go on their own, here are a few tips:
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SUP LifestyleFloating along a cool stream, sunlight dancing in shadows while trees overhead gently sway in the summer wind.
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Imagine, if you will, floating along a cool stream, sunlight dancing in shadows
while trees overhead gently sway in the summer wind. The soft trickle of water
plays a soothing song as you dip your paddle in, first to the right, and then to
the left, in a steady dance with nature.
For one Cave Creek woman, the choreographed partnership with Arizona
waterways has become more than just a hobby; it’s a passion. Suzi DeMaio-
Donovan of Cave Creek has become one of several local stand-up paddle board
(SUP) enthusiasts who have brought the sport from the waves of Hawaii to the
lakes and streams of the desert Southwest.
Her goal: to paddle every waterway in Arizona. So far DeMaio-Donovan has hit
28 bodies of water on her paddle board, from Bartlett Lake to the Verde River
near Camp Verde, and from Oak Creek in Sedona to Woods Canyon Lake on
top of the Mogollon Rim.
“I just look at the map, and wherever I see blue, I am in it,” she says.
“SUP is a lifestyle,” adds the fit and compact East Coast native whose
enthusiasm for the sport can be felt from across the room. “I will paddle any
lake, river, pond or ocean – I don’t care, as long as I can paddle. It’s extremely
diverse, and I feel like anybody can do it, from little ones up to people who are
70 or 80 years old; if they can stand, they can paddle.”
As unlikely as the sport may appear at first glance for a state in which the word
“river” is not always associated with water, SUP is catching on. A growing number
of clubs and websites dedicated to paddle boarding in Arizona have popped up
in recent years, and it’s not unusual to find paddle boarders on any given day
sculling along popular waters like Lake Pleasant and Tempe Town Lake.
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SUP LifestyleFloating along a cool stream, sunlight dancing in shadows while trees overhead gently sway in the summer wind.
Suzi’s goal: to paddle every waterway in Arizona.paddleboarding
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As solitary as the sport can be, it’s often the people who make SUP so
enjoyable, DeMaio-Donovan says. She’s gained clients for her personal training
business through the sport, but more importantly, she’s developed friendships.
From river clean-ups, to races, to paddle yoga, to moonlight paddles and
camping trips, the opportunities for connecting with others while navigating
currents are endless.
“The SUP world is so friendly,” she says with an enthusiastic grin. “It’s hard not
to smile when you’re on a board. You’re working so many things, your arms, your
It’s hard not to smile when you’re on a board.paddleboarding
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legs, your core - and last but not least, your facial
muscles because you smile all the time!”
The sport’s origins date back as far as the 18th
century when hollow paddle boards were first
documented in Polynesia. Along the way, paddle
boarding evolved into a stand-up, rowing version. In
the 1960s, surf school instructors in Hawaii often used
paddles to stay alongside their surfing students.
SUP didn’t take off as a sport until the early 2000s
when surfers like Laird Hamilton, Brian Keaulana,
Rick Thomas, Archie Kalepa and Dave Kalama began
paddling their boards when the surf was down.
Soon, they were entering paddle board and surfing
competitions, showing off their unique SUP skills and
style to a world eager to try something new.
Across the country and then the world, people have
caught on to the fact that no tide is needed to
enjoy SUP, and lakes and rivers have since become
playgrounds for a new generation of water lovers.
SUP is not difficult to learn. Beginners are in luck
because, although stepping into the SUP world may
be intimidating at first, a wide variety of boards and
paddles are available to make that first push off
relatively affordable and simple.
There are four types of boards: surf style, for rougher
waters; recreational touring boards, which are often
seen on Arizona waterways; fitness and yoga boards;
and racing boards. Each has a different shape and
width, and often come with their own “personality.”
There are also different paddles for different uses,
and any shop or professional can walk buyers or
renters through their choices to find what’s best for
the day or the use.
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Among the most popular choices are inflatable
boards, which are sturdy enough to endure tough
knocks, but versatile enough to be carried by
backpackers and hikers. SUP can now be more than
a day on the lake; it can be a weekend adventure.
Boards can run anywhere from $500 for lower-end
paddlers to $4,000 for customized options. Paddles,
made in wood, plastic, fiberglass or carbon fiber
options, run anywhere from $70 to $400.
Boards and paddles are available for rent and for
sale at a small handful of places in the Valley,
and there are several clubs and individuals with
members like DeMaio-Donovan who are certified
to teach boarders of all levels. Safety, she
emphasizes, is always a priority, and avoiding boat
traffic and wearing personal flotation devices and
leashes are a must for anyone wanting to paddle
board down any Arizona waterway.
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When I get on a board, every single care is gone. paddleboarding
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As a warning to those who want to give SUP a shot,
it may be highly addictive. “The second I put my two
feet on a board, I was hooked for life,” says DeMaio-
Donovan, who first tried the sport seven years ago.
She paddles to work out, to relax, and to reconnect
with her own thoughts in the sort of meditative trance
SUP can put her in.
“It’s all about balance – both physically and mentally,”
she explains. “People have so many things in life to
worry about, and we all have to understand balance.”
She knows what she is talking about. She has lived
her life trying to be as in touch with her own natural
balance and rhythm as she can be. Following her
mother’s example, she has never eaten fast food and
has not had a television set in 13 years. She uses the
moon and the sun as her body’s guide to sleeping
and waking hours, and has built her 17-year career as
a personal trainer around fitness and connecting with
the outdoors.
“When I get on a board, every single care is gone. I
don’t even remember what it was I might have been
worried about. You have to be right here, in the
moment, or you’re going to fall in the water. You have
to learn to be present, and that’s a big thing for most
people.”
For DeMaio-Donovan and the growing SUP community,
it’s happiness they are really seeking. “There are no
walls when you paddle; no judgment when you paddle.
It’s just freedom, peace, fitness and nature.”
And they seem to have found it, from atop colorful
boards, paddles in hand as they navigate life’s rough
and calm waters.
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Being a cowboy is
about more than
finding a hat and
a pair of well-worn
leather boots that
fit just so. There
is more to it than
driving a pickup truck or listening to country music.
Being a cowboy is a way of life. It’s about honestly
earning an appreciation for the songs of coyotes
and scampering of things unknown, as the dancing
of flames sends flickers into the desert brush. It’s
the unspoken satisfaction of polishing a saddle with
the timeworn seat of a practical pair of Wranglers.
It’s understanding the integrity and responsibility
packed into a handshake. It’s about flowing
with the rhythms of the sun and the moon and
understanding that everything else is just a formality.
Being a cowboy is a way of life and a code of
ethics. Most would say it’s a life that chose them,
rather than the other way around.
Something happens, too, when a person spends
great swaths of time on the back of a horse or
walking fences. Give a man (or a woman) space
to be alone with his or her own thoughts, and the
seeds of creativity begin to sprout and grow. More
than one cowboy has taken to waxing eloquent on
paper, in song, or through inspired art, and even
more folks have taken to following what emerges
from their minds.
For 27 years, the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
has featured art, lyrics, poetry and music of more
than 50 contributors who are inspired by the legend,
lore and realities of cowboy life. Held in the cool
mountain pines of Prescott, just an hour and change
north of Phoenix, “the Gathering,” as it’s often called,
Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
TheCowboyWAY
Marless Fellows’ book cover
Marless Fellows
L e s l i e V. BayWritten By
A Handshake is EnoughThe Cowboy Way Through Art and Poetry
Marless Fellows
Written By
L e s l i e V. Bay
A Handshake is EnoughThe Cowboy Way Through Art and Poetry
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is held as a way to celebrate the unique heritage,
history and contributions of the American cowboy.
It’s one of the most respected cowboy gatherings
in the country, and one would be hard-pressed to
find a more uniquely Arizonan festival.
Among the poets featured this year, is artist and
Cave Creek’s own Marless Fellows, who is one
of only two women to have been honored to
hold resident artist status. Her thought-provoking
painting, called “Cowboy Journal,” has been
chosen as the theme of this year’s gathering,
and is featured on its website, publicity posters
and promotional materials. In addition, her new
book, co-authored by Leslie V. Bay, called “A
Handshake is Enough,” will also be debuted.
Fellows has lived the cowgirl way her entire life,
and takes inspiration from her family history
in ranching and her love of the American
Southwest. She conceived her ever-popular
Saddle Up Gallery in Cave Creek out of a dream
to create and showcase tangible representations
of the cowboy spirit through her art and that of
artists she represents in her gallery. “As long as
I can remember the feeling of the Southwest ran
through my soul,” she says.
Fellows comes by her passion honestly. Her
grandfather was a cowboy and spent days and
weeks driving herds of cattle across the open
range of Texas, and was in World War I where
he broke broncos for the cavalry. Her art and
the work of other talented artists featured in her
gallery reflect her own heritage, as well as the
continuing but ever-diminishing legacy of hard-
working men and women.
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This isn’t Fellows’ first go-’round at the Cowboy
Poets Gathering. In 2010, her painting, “Mischief”
was chosen as featured art. Inspired by the
painting, poet Slim McWilliams composed a poem,
“Up to No Good” about the painting. For Fellows,
the collaboration was an “A-ha!” moment that
solidified the concept for her book.
From 2011 to 2014, Fellows distributed 36 of her
paintings to cowboy poets across America and
invited each to submit poems inspired by her
work. What resulted was a work of part storyline,
part art, and part poetry that represents the
fortitude and creativity of the American West.
Come see Fellows “Cowboy Journal” painting
and purchase a signed poster and copy of
her book, “A Handshake is Enough.” Enjoy
featured performers Dave Stamey, Mary Kaye
and Kristen Harris at the 27th Annual Cowboy
Poets Gathering August 7-9. Daytime sessions
are free of charge on a first-come, first-seated
basis. Seven venues of poets and musicians will
be available from noon to 5 p.m. August 8 and
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 9.
Evening performances will be held at Yavapai
College Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon
St. in Prescott, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets for
evening performances range from $18 to $30.
www.azcowboypoets.org
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If you’ve noticed that everything
from fashion to food has a way
of swinging wide then circling back
around to its roots, you’re not
alone. After years of shrinking, cell
phones are back on their way up in
size; disconnecting from the Internet
for days at a time is once again all
the rage; and retro-inspired looks
are popping up in closets and living
rooms with new vigor. What’s old is
now new, and there is perhaps no
better example than what’s making
its way to our dining room tables.
Less than a decade ago, few people
had heard the term “slow food,”
and “organic” and “sustainability”
were hippie terms that were scoffed
at with mistrust. That’s no surprise,
since convenience in the form of
fast food, processed dinners and
engineered “food-like products”
have been a thread of our American
fabric for nearly half a century.
According to highly acclaimed author
Michael Pollan (“In Defense of Food”
and “The Omnivore’s Dilemma”) corn
is behind much of the convenience,
and ultimately, dietary dysfunction
of our food system. Subsidized
and produced in massive amounts
during both world wars due to its
ability to be cheaply converted into
a variety of consumable products,
corn has become a “second great
American lawn,” according to Pollan
in his publication, “We Are What We
Eat.” Today, corn subsidies continue,
resulting in massive amounts of
fillers, additives, oils and starches
that bulk up our meals and bulk out
our waistlines.
Among its many other uses, the
overproduction of corn has led to
animal feed supplements that make
cows, pigs, poultry, sheep and even
fish fatter, quicker. This increases
commodity profits for farmers and,
paired with growth hormones and
preventative antibiotics, has led to
a public taste and billions spent for
heavily marbled and/or unnaturally
large cuts of meats.
These supplements have also led
to widespread antibiotic resistance
among people and animals, and
contribute to the shocking 34.9
percent obesity rate of U.S. adults
(2014) and $147 billion in obesity-
related medical bills in our country
(2008), according to the CDC.
But, as luck and logic would have it,
the pendulum may be on its way back
around, and more often than not, it’s
wearing weathered cowboy boots.
John Holbrook is nothing but matter-
of-fact. For a guy who spends much
of his week in sales, there’s nothing
wheelin’ or dealin’ about his quiet
manner and work-scarred hands.
Sitting at his oak dining room table,
with the sleeves of his button-down
Writer Amanda Christmann Larson // Photographer Bryan Black
beef
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shirt rolled up and his Wranglers
creased, he could have walked out of
any era of ranching in the American
West. Fortunately for customers of his
JH Grass Fed Beef business, his brand
of hormone- and antibiotic-free, grass-
finished cattle and sheep ranching is
very “right now,” and becoming part of
a national trend toward mindfulness in
what we’re growing, cooking and eating.
“The general consumer is getting more
educated as to what they are putting
in their mouths,” he says. “As they
become more and more educated,
we’re beginning to see changes in
the market.” Those changes include
more demand for locally grown food,
but also, people want healthier, more
humanely produced food.
Operations like JH Grass Fed, which
is run primarily by John and his son,
John T. on over 60,000 acres of
leased Forest Service and BLM land
near Agua Fria National Monument
and at Antelope Creek near Cortes,
are becoming more common as
demand continues to go up. John
and ranchers like him who sell their
Arizona state-inspected products
online, to restaurants, through CSA
cooperatives and at farmers’ markets,
hope the tables turn again to the
not-so-distant 1940s when about 97
percent of all beef consumed was
grass-fed.
It’s a little more expensive than corn-
fed beef because it costs more to
produce. Much like a good home-
cooked meal versus a value menu
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meal from a fast food drive-through, “You get what you pay for,” explains
John. “When you look at the health issues and obesity in this country,
where is the real cost?”
He’s proud of his products, which he says his customers enjoy just as
much for the taste as they do for the health benefits and stewardship to
the animals. He has found a solid community of like-minded growers, many
of whom cross-market each other’s products to a variety of customers.
He and his grass-fed livestock-growing peers have some solid factors on
their side. For one, beef from grass-fed cattle has about half the fat as
its feedlot counterparts. It’s also higher in Omega 3 fatty acids, which are
one of the biggest reasons health-conscious consumers have been buying
fish for years. It is also up to four times higher in vitamin E than meat
from its feedlot counterparts, and much higher in conjugated linoleic acid
(CLA), a nutrient associated with lower cancer risk.
In addition, factory feedlots have their own set of problems that are
causing wariness among many consumers. Overcrowding has led to
disease outbreaks, which is now remedied by constant antibiotic regiments.
These preventative programs are now believed by most scientists to be
responsible in part for antibiotic-resistant strains of “superbug” bacteria
that affect humans whether we eat meat or not.
Also, because cattle do not naturally consume corn products, corn feeding
presents a host of digestive problems. One of the most significant, according
to Pollan, is a change in pH that makes conditions ideal for deadly E. coli
0157:H7 to grow. Although it was once rare, E. coli is now found in the
intestinal tracts of almost all feedlot cattle and can lead to sickness or
death of people who eat undercooked beef.
But for John and the growing community of mindful cattle growers,
raising grass-fed livestock and sustainably grown crops is not about scare
tactics; quite the opposite in fact. It’s about maintaining an appreciation
for the land, the animals, and the natural processes that occur without
the help of the “fast food” mindset.
“People want to know where their food comes from and that the animals
are treated humanely,” he says, his eyes showing the glint of an honest
smile from behind brown-rimmed glasses. “That’s what we do. It’s just the
right thing to do.”
www.jhgrassfed.com
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sustainaBLe ariZOnaTHE ARIZoNA FALLS
William J. Murphy may not be a household name despite his
19th century accomplishments in the areas of Scottsdale,
Arcadia, and Glendale.
According to an historical marker in Glendale, Murphy
came to Arizona from Illinois in 1880 to build a section
of the Atlantic and Pacific (Santa Fe) Railroad. In 1883,
he landed a $500,000 contract to build the 40-mile-long
Arizona Canal from Granite Reef through what would
become Scottsdale and Arcadia with a route to New
River. Instead of cash, Murphy was paid in Arizona Canal
Company stocks and bonds.
The canal was finished in 1885, but Murphy was left deeply
in debt. In 1887, he saw an opportunity to sell the land
and water rights south of the canal, and he formed the
Arizona Improvement Company. To promote the land, it
had to have a name. Records of Murphy’s promotion of
Arizona Canal lands refer to the site as “Glendale” as early
as 1885.
It was quite an achievement, and one that led to the
development of Scottsdale and North Phoenix, but it goes
beyond that because its construction created a bit of
history that may be unfamiliar to many residents.
Murphy began work on the canal in 1883, and by 1884 his
crews had reached an area south of Camelback Mountain
at what is today the 5600 block of East Indian School Road.
A dilemma evolved as workers encountered a large rock
formation that blocked their path. After some deliberation,
it was decided it would be more expedient to leave the
WILLIAM J. MURPHy
Writer Jim Mcallister Photographer Barb Mcallister
Colored postcard from c.1900 shows original falls.
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rock in place and allow the water to flow over it rather than remove
the formation. This created a 20-foot waterfall that would eventually be
known as the Arizona Falls.
For the residents of the parched land, the 1885 completion of the canal
and its waterfall created a Shangri-La that became an important part
of the desert community. Groups used it to socialize through picnics,
dancing, and other activities as they enjoyed the waters.
Murphy owned the land by the canal and planted numerous trees and
orchards to reinforce the beauty of the area. He set in motion the
development of the Ingleside Club resort on the grounds of what today
are the Scottsdale Condominiums at 61st Street and Indian School Road.
Unfortunately for the public, the recreational activities ended in 1902
when a hydroelectric plant was built over the waterfall. By 1913, the
plant was rebuilt and remained in operation until 1950 at which time it
was considered obsolete and was closed. For the next 50 years until
2000, it sat dormant and most local residents of that era did not know
what it was or that the Arizona Falls lay beneath its structure.
By 2003, through the cooperation of Phoenix, the Salt River Project, and
the Phoenix Art Commission, the hydroelectric plant was reopened and
made available to residents and visitors as a neighborhood gathering
place. The power produced by the plant now supplies 150 homes in the
area. The “water room” is a great place to visit on a summer day as one
is surrounded by three walls of water that produce a nice cooling effect.
As modern as the place looks today, there are still a few reminders of
the past seen through the back wall of water. If one looks carefully, they
can see the gears left over from the original 1902 construction.
Because of the decision made by William J. Murphy to let the falls
remain, we can enjoy them today for recreation, or if one lives in the
area, they are a producer of electric power to their home. The building
of the hydroelectric plant to harness the waters of the Arizona Falls is
a good example of using the power of nature to sustain electric power
to many future generations.
Murphy died in 1923 at the age of 84, but he was able to see the
benefits of his decision not to remove the rock structure that created
the Arizona Falls.
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STANDING PRoUDin cave creek
THERE ARE “MoNUMENTAL” CHANGES HAPPENING IN CAVE CREEK.Writer Amanda Christmann Larson
Photographer Lauren Brown
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Last year when the Town of Cave Creek put out an open
call for artwork for two strategic gateways into the town,
town officials had no way of knowing that the search
would not take them far. Sonoran Arts League artist and
Cave Creek resident Mark Carroll, whose work includes
several styles of outstanding sculptures created from stone,
wood and metals, submitted the winning proposal: two
identical stainless steel horses that stand about 13 feet
tall on a base made of complementary rust-colored steel
and sandstone. His concept was chosen over 17 other
submissions proposed by other talented artists.
Much to the delight of town residents, the sculptures were
unveiled to the public June 10 and now stand proudly at
entrances on the east side of Cave Creek Road, approximately
six tenths of a mile south of Carefree Highway, and on the
north side of Cave Creek Road, 100 feet west of Scopa Trail.
They are beautiful testaments to the heritage and history of
this corner of North Phoenix, where horses remain a legacy of
Southwest American tradition.
Though the monuments may be his most highly exposed
work to date, Carroll has been recognized locally for quite
some time. As owner of The Sculpture Studio, located
in Cave Creek since 2009, he has artfully carved a wide
range of sculptures through the years. He has developed a
reputation for his ability to find form hidden within a variety
of mediums, and to create impressive works of art from
ideas born within his own imagination.
A former high school art teacher in Buffalo, NY, Carroll holds
a master’s degree in art education. He came about his talent
honestly; his father carved wood and stone, and his mother
was a landscape artist who preferred oil paints as her medium.
Carroll began his solo career 30 years ago, carving
wildlife figures out of wood before progressing to life-sized
representations that he produced for hospitals and churches.
He showed considerable talent even early on; among his
wooden creations is a scientifically accurate reproduction of
archaeopteryx, which he created for the Buffalo Museum of
Science in Buffalo, New York by studying fossil remains.
As he expanded his skills, he took on new mediums,
eventually adding stone to his materials. Among his favorites
are marble, granite and limestone. For the last 12 years,
he has attended the Limestone Sculpture Symposium in
Bloomington, IN, where he sharpened his skills and honed
his creativity in working with the unique stone. It was from
his experience there and in his studio that he developed
the idea of using limestone for the base of the Cave Creek
monuments – a perfect compliment to the steel forms of the
horses and to the shifting colors of the desert surrounds.
The Town of Cave Creek approved $20,000 from the Taste
of Cave Creek budget for the project. Council members
faced a difficult decision between two submissions, both
featuring horses as the central theme. In the end, it was
the contrast Carroll provided by using a combination of
materials that won the council over.
To create the sculptures, Carroll first constructed a life-sized
9-foot-tall drawing for each horse. He built carts so that
he could move them as they took on their form. First, he
created armatures of stainless steel tube mounted on steel
plates. He used parchment paper to trace the shapes he
needed for the steel ribbons, and fabricated each 4-foot-
high base as he worked on the upper portion to ensure
it would all fit together in the end. A head was added
to each horse as separate pieces. It was only after each
head was completed that the chest and neck portions were
added. Details such as the movement in the tail received
considerable attention as well, and the results are stunning.
The process was not without trial and error. His first attempt at
putting ribbon-shaped steel onto the frames of the horse bodies
didn’t suit his liking, so he removed them and started over.
Carroll’s Cave Creek monuments stand tall and proud,
greeting visitors and welcoming residents home. They
serve as a tangible reminder of the uniqueness of a town
steeped in heritage and tradition. Like their creator, they
are a tribute to the unique contributions of a community
of people from all over the world who are drawn to the
desert for its ruggedness, beauty and freedom.
www.thesculpturestudio.com
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Writer Tom Scanlon
Music in the PINES
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Conveniently enough, just
as the North Scottsdale/
Cave Creek music scene
starts to go into a heat-
induced hibernation, the
music festival season in
Prescott starts blowing
up like a Fourth of
July firecracker.
Can you imagine sitting outside listening to music
in July? It might not be too fun from Chandler to
Anthem, with the temperature above 100 degrees long
after sundown. But here in Prescott – pronounced
“press-kit” by locals – summers are all about outdoor
fun, as July temperatures in the mile-high city usually
top out around 90, with a quick cool-down at dusk.
And this town of 40,000 loves to hear music filling
the mountain air. The City of Prescott sponsors a
summer concert series every night except Sundays
and Mondays. At the courthouse plaza downtown, in
addition to movie screenings on Wednesday nights,
there will be jazz bands on Tuesdays, a “Prescott Idol”
competition on Thursdays and country-blues-rockers on
Fridays and Saturdays.
While there is music pumping through Prescott all
summer, things literally amp up this month. And the first
week of July, locals will tell you, is pretty near insane.
The World’s Oldest Rodeo takes place from June 30
to July 6. While the ridin’ and ropin’ takes place at the
nearby Prescott Rodeo Grounds, two big music events
will wrestle for attention at nearby locations.
The official Rodeo Dance takes over the spacious
Goodwill parking lot at 1365 Iron Springs Road the
nights of July 3, 4 and 5. Those who have been to
this kick-up-your-heels event before may remember it in
the Albertson’s parking lot in downtown Prescott; after
years there, the Rodeo Dance was thrown like a rookie
bull rider. The $5 cover-charge dance found a new
home two miles away from the old spot.
On the afternoon and night of July 5, Montezuma
Street between (fittingly enough) the courthouse and
the “Whiskey Row” bars will be closed, as the Crown
Kings headline the 14th annual Prescott Street Dance.
“Everybody’s packed, there are not enough bars and
bathrooms,” says street dance promoter Steve Gottlieb.
Admission is $5, with $5 beers and $6 margaritas.
For those who think of Prescott as a sleepy little town
where retired folks go to putter around in the garden,
and the music scene is maybe a community brass
band, Crown Kings singer Casey Killian has two words:
Whiskey Row.
“I think Whiskey Row will change any preconceived notion
you have of a retirement village,” cackles Killian. “You’ve
got a square city block with a hotel built in. You can crawl
from bar to bar. Great music and a party scene.”
Several of the bars on the block of Montezuma Street
long known as Whiskey Row regularly feature live
music. And, as Killian puts it, “Music and drinking, as
all the most intelligent people will tell you, go hand in
hand.” Killian lives in Cave Creek, and says the music
scene there is similar to Prescott’s.
July is a long, loud pub crawl for the Crown Kings,
who will play Harold’s pre-Fourth music and fireworks
show in Cave Creek on July 3. After recovering from
that show, Killian will get on his Harley and ride up to
Prescott, as he did when the Crown Kings played the
city’s recent 150th birthday party. With Killian firing up
the crowd, the Crown Kings had the Sesquicentennial
crowd dancing in the streets, as the band cranked out
high-energy versions of one hit song after another,
ranging from new country of Zac Brown’s tasty
“Chicken Fried,” to old rock like the Rolling Stones’
loose-lips hit “Honky Tonk Woman.”
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Killian is a master at audience interaction, and when
the Crown Kings dialed into Free’s 1970 hit, the
dozens dancing in a frenzy agreed with the chorus: It
was all right, now.
“We’re Prescott’s favorite stepsons,” Killian said.
“They’re great people, the most enthusiastic people
we’ve played for.”
The Canyon Walls Band also likes to roll from Phoenix
up the highways to Prescott (45 minutes from Anthem,
about an hour from north Scottsdale). The Crown
Kings and Canyon Walls both played last summer’s
somber “Prescott Strong”; the Prescott show was
a benefit for families of the 19 Granite Mountain
Hotshots firefighters who died fighting a blaze in
nearby Yarnell.
“It really hit home,” said Danny Walls, a Phoenix firefighter
and longtime leader of the Canyon Walls Band. “I got
choked up a bunch of times during that show.”
Walls will take a break from Phoenix 911 calls to
bring his country-rock act back to Prescott to pump
out music for the Rodeo Dance. Rich Warner, the
Rodeo Dance organizer, is happy to get Canyon Walls
back up north. “I’ve had Danny Walls twice, and he’s
drawn more people than anyone,” said Warner. “He’s
just a great entertainer and they’re a great band.”
In addition to playing guitar and fiddle, Walls is the
lead singer of the Canyon Walls Band. In Prescott, he’ll
be sharing the microphone with Amy Magnussen. “We
do a couple duets,” Walls said, “and she does a lot
of Miranda Lambert, Leanne Womack, the Dixie Chicks.
She’s a showstopper. We’ve been playing 10 years
with her. It’s always nice to do the female songs, and
people just like Amy. She’s the whole package.”
The Canyon Walls Band plays country favorites like
Charlie Daniels’ “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”
and Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy” and a few
countrified pop-rock ballads such as Matchbox 20’s
“3 a.m.” and Journey’s “Faithfully.” The Phoenix band
fits right in with Yavapai County bands. “They have a
big scene of rock bands, a lot of country and some
bluegrass,” Walls said of the Prescott area music.
As Danny Walls describes Prescott, “Lots of people
having fun and enjoying themselves, having food. Just
a nice time.”
Kind of like a mini-New Orleans? “That’s a good way
to put it,” Walls said. “Especially at night. They turn it
up a notch.”
www.prescott.org
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Whether you’re an Arizona native or just passing through, you won’t want to miss this month’s series of Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House History Dinners July 9 and July 23 at Cartwright’s, 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.
Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s official state historian, is back by popular demand July 9 to present “Rural Arizona: You Can Take the Boy out of the Country, But You Can’t Take the Country out of the Boy.” Then, July 23, Wyatt Earp, a true living namesake of his famous relative, will present “A Life on the Frontier.” Meet the man, and not the myth the story didn’t tell!
Each history dinner, held every other Wednesday through Oct. 29, begins at 5 p.m. with no-host cocktails in the award-winning, newly remodeled Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House Ranch Room. Three courses of signature modern ranch cuisine are followed by notable and notorious speakers, who will weave their words, sing songs and spin yarns about days of old in Arizona’s Sonoran foothills.
Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House History Dinners presented by Sanderson Lincoln have become favorites in the last four years, and they are part of a long line of heritage in the North Valley. Reservations are required for these frequently sold-out events. Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek480-488-8031www.cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com
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Sonoran Beauty Salon Sonoran Beauty Salon has been a hot spot in the Cave Creek/Carefree area for over 14 years, and like all things worth it, we’ve only gotten better with age!
Sonoran Beauty started out as a three-chair salon at The Spa at Rancho Manana, and although we haven’t added many more stations, we have some of Arizona’s best up-and-coming stylists and nail technicians.
Rosie Anderson, salon owner and matriarch, is constantly making upgrades and additions and keeping all of the stylists up-to-date on the newest trends and hottest styles. Doing so has helped us achieve our status as one of the hottest salons in the North Scottsdale area.
Offering hair and nail services, including our uber-relaxing spa pedicures, any-occasion blow-drys, and the works: cut, color and style, you are sure to leave Sonoran Beauty Salon relaxed, inspired and ready to take on anything.
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Our salon team is professional, drama-free, warm and fun. We are located in the beautiful El Palenque Building and offer a wide range of hair and nail services as well as unique accessories and gifts in our boutique, including handbags, clutches, jewelry and scarves. We also feature the luxurious Voluspa Candle line, Erin Smith’s “Holy Crap” greeting cards and more.
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BoUTiqUE Bags & Rags Ladies Fine Apparel480-575-311416 Easy Street, Carefreewww.bagsandragsaz.com
Stefan Mann34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10480-488-3371www.stefanmann.com
BUY AND SELL GoLD American Federal480-553-5282www.americanfederal.com
CoLLEGEParadise Valley Community College 602-493-2600 my.maricopa.edu
CoMMUNiTY ASSiSTANCEFoothills Animal Rescue480-488-9890
Foothills Caring Corps480-488-1105
Foothills Food Bank480-488-1145
Salvation Army480-488-3590
St. Vincent de Paul Society602-254-3338
CoMMUNiTY oRGANizATioNSAmerican Legion Post No. 34 & Auxiliary480-488-2669
Arizona Archaeological Society480-595-9255
Arizona Musicfest480-488-0806
Cave Creek Museum480-488-2764Desert Awareness Committee480-488-1090
Desert Foothills Community Association480-488-4043
Desert Foothills Community Education480-575-2440
Desert Foothills Land Trust480-488-6131
Desert Foothills Theater480-488-1981
Foothills Community Foundation480-488-1090
Kiwanis Club of Carefree480-488-8400
Newcomers Club of Scottsdale480-990-1976 www.newcomersclubofscottsdale.com
New River Senior Center623-465-0367
Rotary Club623-581-1163
Sonoran Arts League480-575-6624
Soroptimist International480-522-6692
YMCA480-596-9622
CoSMETiCSMerle Norman480-488-320837417 Tom Darlington Dr.
DENTiSTCarefree Dentists480-488-9735www.carefreedentists.com
Dentistry at Westland480-585-5215 33725 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 101www.dentistryatwestland.com
Smile Design Specialists480-488-9655www.drdevi.com
FiNANCiAL PLANNiNGiNvESTMENTSEdward JonesNatasha H. Palmatier480-488-2821
Farm Bureau Financial ServicesLeslie Jensen480-575-07106554 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 4www.agentlesliejensen.com
Morgan AdvisorsKurt Morgan480-257-1806www.morganadvisors.net
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Summit Wealth Management7202 E. Carefree Drive, Building 3, Suite 1480-596-9222www.summit-arizona.com
FiREFire Service480-627-6900
GovERNMENT/BUSiNESSTown of Carefree480-488-3686
Town of Cave Creek480-488-1400
Cave Creek Merchants and Events Association480-437-1110
Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce480-488-3381
HABiLiTATioN, RESPiTE & ATTENDANT CARE Arion623-238-4349sdykhuizen@arioncaresolutions.comwww.arioncaresolutions.com
HANDYMANDesert Foothills Handyman Service602-540-9794www.1handyman4you.com
HAULiNG/RUBBiSH REMovAL Rubbish WorksLocal Junk Removal & Recycling480-545-1220 Ext. 711 800-501-9324www.rubbishworks.com/phoenix
HEALTH CARECierra Medical Walk-In Care480-575-0131
Desert Foothills Medical Center480-488-9220
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley623-879-6100
Mayo Clinic480-515-6296
Mayo Hospital480-585-6296
Paradise Valley Hospital602-923-5000
Scottsdale Healthcare480-324-70007400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy.480-323-300090th St. & Shea Blvd.
HoME CoNTRACToR & DESiGNNew Legacy Building & Design480-363-6713www.newlagacybuilding.com
Nicholson Custom Homes480-694-1442www.nchomesaz.com
HoRSE RiDiNGTwisted Tree Farm480-860-8215www.twistedtreefarm.com
HoUSE CLEANiNGThe Maids Scottsdale602-923-4000www.themaidsscottsdale.com
iNTERioR DESiGNElizabeth Rosensteel Design Studio602-522-0989www.rosensteeldesign.com
iNSURANCEFarm Bureau Financial ServicesLeslie Jensen480-575-07106554 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 4www.agentlesliejensen.com
Morgan AdvisorsKurt Morgan480-257-1806www.morganadvisors.net
LANDSCAPE DESiGN ANDMAiNTENANCEA Couple of Green Thumbs6061 E. Cave Creek Road480-488-2155www.acoupleofgreenthumbs.com
Azul-Verde Design Group, Inc.480-595-0611www.azulverde.com
Earth Care AZ480-488-2915www.earthcareaz.com
Iddings & Sons Landscaping, Inc.623-465-2546623-297-7584www.iddingsandsonslandscaping.com
LiBRARYDesert Broom Library602-262-4636
Desert Foothills Library480-488-2286
LoW voLTAGE LiGHTiNGEarth Care AZ480-488-2915www.earthcareaz.com
Let There be Light, LLC480-575-3204www.lettherebelightllc.com
oUTDooR FURNiTURECarefree Outdoor Living480-575-3091www.carefreeoutdoor.com
oUTDooR LiGHTiNGEarth Care AZ480-488-2915www.earthcareaz.com
Let There be Light, LLC480-575-3204www.lettherebelightllc.com
PARkSCave Creek Regional Park623-465-0431
Gateway Desert Awareness480-488-1400
Spur Cross Ranch480-488-6601
Cave Creek Ranger480-595-3300
PET SUPPLiESPinnacle Horse & Pet480-575-12426015 E. Cave Creek Roadwww.pinnaclehorseandpet.com
PHoToGRAPHYLoralei Photography602-795-0555www.loraleiphotography.com
Pogue Photography480-748-9100www.poguephoto.com
PLUMBiNGPriceless Plumbing Heating & Air480-595-5330www.pricelessplumbing.com
PoDiATRYWestland Family Foot and Ankle Specialist480-361-2500www.westlandffas.com
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PooL DESiGN/CoNSTRUCTioNAzul-Verde Design Group, Inc.480-595-0611www.azulverde.com
PooL MAiNTENANCECarefree Crystal Clear Pool & Spa480-488-26367202 E. Cave Creek Rd. 7A
My Pool GalService 480-626-2604Repair 480-626-8200
PoST oFFiCECarefree480-488-3781
Cave Creek480-488-1218
REALToRJean RansdellRuss Lyon Sotheby’s480-294-3257www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com
Rex BensonNew Venture Realty623-975-1330 949-468-7222 cellwww.rexinaz.com
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty34305 N. Scottsdale Rd.480-488-2400
Tom ScappaticciRuss Lyon Sotheby’s602-430-4081www.arizonaluxuryrealty.com
RESTAURANTScartwright’s sonoran ranch house 480-488-8031 cartwrightssonoranranchhouse.com
English Rose Tea Room480-488-4812201 Easy St. Carefree, AZwww.carefreetea.com
Summit Diner480-575-6562www.summitdineraz.com
The Grotto480-499-01406501 E. Cave Creek Rd.
The Village Coffee Shop 480-488-3835 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. #134 B
RESToRATivE ExERCiSE Melissa’s Certified Movement [email protected]
RETiREMENT CoMMUNiTYCarefree Manor480-595-5800www.carefreemanor.net
The Heritage at Carefree480-488-1622www.heritagecarefree.com
SCHooLAnnunciation Catholic School480-361-8234
Bella Vista Private School480-575-6001
Black Mountain Elementary School480-575-2100
Cactus Shadows High SchoolMain Line 480-575-2400Attendance 480-575-2431
Career Success School480-575-0075
Cave Creek Montessori School480-563-2929www.cavecreekmontessori.com
Cave Creek Unified School District480-575-2000
Child’s Play Preschool – CCUSDwww.cavecreekpreschools.com480-575-2062
Desert Foothills Lutheran Preschool480-585-8007
Desert Sun Academy480-575-2900
Desert Willow Elementary School480-575-2800
Foothills Academy480-488-5583
Goddard School480-437-1000
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School480-272-8500
Lone Mountain Elementary School480-437-3000
Montessori School480-563-2929
Our Lady of Joy Preschool480-595-6409
Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain602-493-2600
Quality Interactive Montessori School480-575-5269www.qimontessori.com
Scottsdale Christian Academy602-992-5100 www.scarizona.org
Sonoran Trails Middle SchoolMain Line 480-272-8600Attendance: 480-272-8604
Ventana Academic School480-488-9362
SECURiTY DooRS AND SCREENSSteel Shield Security Doors623-581-DOORwww.steelshieldsecurity.com
SHERiFFSheriff’s Posse 602-876-1895
SHoPPiNG4SisterShop602-330-6042www.4sistershop.com
Cave Creek Candle & Gifts6245 E. Cave Creek Road480-488-7799www.cavecreekcandles.com
Finders Creekers602-739-34946554 E. Cave Creek Road
Las Tiendas6140 E. Cave Creek Rd.www.lastiendascavecreek.com
Suzanne’s Hot StuffIn Frontier Town480-488-1277
The Red Truck Trading Co.480-575-0100www.redtrucktrading.com
Stefan Mann34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite G10480-488-3371www.stefanmann.com
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TiRE REPAiR AND SALESC&R Tire 623-551-6255www.candrtire.com
WATER SoFTENER & FiLTRATioNPriceless Plumbing Heating & Air480-595-5330www.pricelessplumbing.com
Rayne of the North Valley623-234-9047www.raynewater.com
WiNDoW TREATMENTSCarefree Coverings602-617-292034522 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100B
WoRSHiPBlack Mountain Baptist Church480-488-1975www.bmbcaz.com
Black Mountain United Church of Christ480-575-1801www.bmucc.com
Canyon Church of Christ623-889-3388www.canyonchurch.org
Carefree Highway Community Church480-488-5565www.carefreechurch.us
Cave Creek Adventist Fellowship602-663-1268www.cavecreekchurch.com
Cave Creek Bible Church480-818-5653www.cavecreekbiblechurch.org
Christ Anglican Episcopal Church480-488-0525www.christchurchaz.org
Christ the Lord Lutheran480-488-2081www.ctlcarefree.org
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS480-488-3035www.lds.org
Community Bible Church of Cave Creek33501 N. Cave Creek Road480-488-2958 www.communitybiblechurchaz.com
Coolwater Christian Church480-585-5554www.coolwaterchurch.org
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church623-465-9461
Desert Foothills Lutheran Church480-585-8007www.dflc.org
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church480-488-3384www.deserthills.org
Desert Mission United Methodist Church480-595-1814www.desertmissionumc.org
Desert Valley Baptist Church623-465-9461
First Baptist Church of Cave Creek480-488-2958
First Church of Christ Scientist480-488-2665www.csarizona.com/carefree-cavecreek.1st
Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church480-488-3283www.goodshepherdaz.org
Light of the Desert Lutheran Church480-563-5500www.lightofthedesert.org
Lone Mountain Fellowship Church480-818-5653www.lonemountainfellowship.org
North Scottsdale Christian480-367-8182www.northscottsdalechristian.com
North Ridge Community Church480-515-4673www.northridge.org
North Valley Church of Christ480-473-7611www.nvcoc.net
Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church480-488-2229www.oloj.org
Pinnacle Presbyterian Church480-585-9448www.pinnaclepres.org
Redeemer Lutheran Church480-585-7002redeemer.vze.com
Son Rise Community Church480-502-2834www.sonrisescottsdale.org
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center480-488-5218www.spiritinthedesert.org
St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church480-595-0883www.stgacc.org
Via de Cristo United Methodist Fellowship480-515-4490www.viadecristo.com
YoGAYoga Breeze480-595-2855www.yogabreeze.com
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recipe Summer Succotash Salad
Directions:To grill the corn: Soak corn cobs in water for 10-15 minutes, then drain. Coat each ear of corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill over low or indirect heat, turning every 3-5 minutes until the corn develops a slight char. Repeat until kernels are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Once the corn is cooled, carefully cut the kernels from the cob using a sharp knife.
Combine the grilled corn with the edamame, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic, then toss with red wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, and cayenne pepper/chili powder. Fold in basil and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Optional: Garnish the top with extra basil and cheese crumbles.
Chill or serve room temperature.
ingredients (Yields 1 quart):6 ears of corn, husked
1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling corn)1 cup edamame, shelled
½ cup red bell pepper, small-diced½ cup red onion, small-diced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup olive oil2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lime juice6 basil leaves, finely chopped
¼ cup feta cheese or queso fresco, crumbledpinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
This Summer Succotash Salad puts a new
spin on an old classic. Originating with Native
Americans, succotash is loosely defined as a
mixture of corn and shelled beans (typically lima
beans). Over time, it has undergone countless
variations and, because of its affordability, was
once a staple during the Great Depression.
In lieu of boiling, which is common in traditional
recipes, this version calls for grilling the corn,
which imparts a deep, smoky flavor into the dish.
In addition, edamame takes the place of lima
beans for a more contemporary touch. Combined
with a confetti of summer vegetables and flavors,
this salad is outstanding on its own, but also
makes the perfect bed for a juicy pork chop or
grilled fish.
Writer and photographer Monica Longenbaker
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