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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

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Amanda Christmann Larson :: editor/contributing writerPaula Theotocatos :: contributing writer

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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


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.


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.”


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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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




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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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something he has always wanted to do. “I have always wanted to help

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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


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.”


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


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.”


Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

adventuresWaterWater Rapid Relief

Water. Delightful, intoxicating, wonderful water.


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.

adventuresWaterWater

Rapid ReliefWater. Delightful, intoxicating, wonderful water.

Lake Mary l Big Lake near Pinetop l Woods Canyon Lake kayaking


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


The perfect blend of recreation and relaxation.kayaking


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.



• 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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SUP LifestyleFloating along a cool stream, sunlight dancing in shadows while trees overhead gently sway in the summer wind.


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.


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



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


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.


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.


When I get on a board, every single care is gone. paddleboarding

Photo by Greg Loehr


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.


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

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Marless Fellows’ book cover

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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.


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


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


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.”

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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.


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.


STANDING PRoUDin cave creek

THERE ARE “MoNUMENTAL” CHANGES HAPPENING IN CAVE CREEK.Writer Amanda Christmann Larson

Photographer Lauren Brown


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


Writer Tom Scanlon

Music in the PINES


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.”


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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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


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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