CAREFREE TRUTH
Letters from Readers & Events: 12/24/13
(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. If your photos are for sale, let us know and we will put them under that category. We have a special section for that purpose, and have just added some art as well. Check out Tom Baker's photos for sale. He's the photographer who took that gorgeous photo in the Carefree Gardens Photo Contest that was both the judges' first pick and the public favorite. It's now featured on the Town of Carefree website, and will be the cover of the 2014 Gardens calendar that will be for sale later this summer at Carefree Town Hall. If anyone would like to buy a print of any of Herbert's photos, all profits will be donated to one of the local non-profit organizations.) Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.
http://carefreetruth.com/Carefree_Truth/Photos_12-30-13.html
Thanks for the good words, Lyn.
John Crane
You did an outstanding job even if we didn't get to see John's handsome mug. :)
Melissa Price
(You will get to see his handsome mug in Part 2 of the Veterans Day report.)
Excellent!!!!
Laurie Palace
Glad I read that. I will plan to attend next year. Yea, for Carefree!!!
Charlene Capek
This video is one that I call a keeper..so many men and women have served our Country and once they are out of uniform they are forgotten.
http://moments.org/thank-you-for-your-service/org/thank-you-for-your-service/
Kathy Riemer
(Lyn's note: Outstanding video. Thanks for sharing, Kathy!)
Good one!
Arthur Gimson
(Lyn's note: When Arthur was on the Council, he was the organizer for the Veterans Day event. Now, it's John Crane. Both have done outstanding jobs. Thanks for your dedication to our vets and to our Town, guys!)
Hitch,
I must admit I was overcome with the presentations on your recent e-mail. There are some great people in your area and the work they do to remember our veterans is outstanding.
Herb's picture and sound are GREAT. He is a master in his presentations.
I often think about my friends that did not come home from Korea and Viet Nam,
I went into the Marine Corps at 17 after quitting high school You had to be 17 with parents signatures. Korea was just over. I still remember some of my older friends that did not return.
I stayed for 8 1/2 years on active duty and got out in the Cleveland,Ohio area and started in a steel warehouse cleaning bar stock and went on from there. You know the story. Much like your Mom & Dad.
I got out just a few years before Nam but some of my friends that were still in the Corps went to Nam and some did not return. I often think about them.
Yes, we who have been served by the best must always remember them and the programs that you and Herb and all your friends present will continue to show your efforts to make sure we NEVER forget
Thanks to all of you!
Ron Crouse
(Lyn's note: My parents owned a tool steel warehouse for which I worked back in suburban Philadelphia. Papa Ron is the owner of the mill that was our supplier, a family owned and operated business too. As you can see, we're still in touch after all these years. He is a gung ho ex Marine (aren't all Marines gung ho?), and I thought he would enjoy this 2 part edition of Carefree Truth on the Veterans Day event. As you can see, he did. Papa Ron was also kind enough to donate to Mike Wold's "Healing of Memories" event this year when I sent him the info on it. I love Papa Ron.)
Pretty pic!
Hope Ozer
(Lyn's note: Yes, Blaine is adorable.)
What year was this Veteran’s day? Seems quite late and quite anti-climactic for the 2013 celebration.
F.G.
(Lyn's note: They covered a lot of important topics at the November Council meeting, then held the annual November Town Hall meeting, which lasted for 2 hours and also covered lots of topics. Third was the Veterans Day event. I saved the best for last!)
Gee, An American flag stretched tightly over the legs and butt of a leggy woman. How American and patriotic! Sorry if it offends some, but I cannot imagine where their reverence for what our flag represents is.
Jim Raymond
Hi Lyn:
Judging by the list of Carefree Christmas Festival donors that appeared in Scottsdale Republic this morning, you were a very busy elf leading up to the festival. Well done.
John Crane
(Lyn's note: It was my job on the Festival Committee to round up donations from the local merchants. We have a fantastic team working on the Christmas Festival. Everyone involved puts in a tremendous amount of time and energy, just like you did for the Veterans Day event, John.)
Lyn, We were unable to attend the Christmas Festival events, but did see various parts of Cory’s visits from Channel 10, which was almost as much fun since we were inside and warm! Cory always lights up an event… glad we didn’t miss it. Thank you for all of your hard work. John & Sara Vanucci
Wishing you and your family the Season's joys and wonders.
Enjoy the holidays.
Patty Villeneuve and Jennifer Miles
Event of the Week
Free Community Christmas Brunch
Presented by the Foothills Caring Corps and Local Congregations
Desert Hills Presbyterian Church
34605 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
Christmas Day, December 25th
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Don't Be Alone on Christmas ~ All are invited to a celebration of Christmas brunch
Don’t Be Alone on Christmas
Free Community Christmas Brunch
Presented by
Local Church Congregations
All are invited to a celebration of Christmas brunch to be held at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Road, at the corner of Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road, in Carefree. Brunch is free and will be served from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM on Christmas Day, December 25.
“Since this is a day to spend with others, you are invited to come and dine with neighbors and families. The food will be delicious. Great music performed by our Carefree neighbors Music Serving the Word and good cheer and conversation. It will not be a grace filled day without you,” said Rev. Jayne Hubbard, one of the organizers of the event.
“This is a gift to the community by members of local congregations,” Hubbard added.
Transportation is available including wheel chair accessible van transportation. RSVP is appreciated but not required. For information or reservations, call Kathleen Harris at 480-488-3384.
3rd Annual "Rock N' Roll Rescue" Fundraiser for Foothills Animal Rescue!!
January 18, 2014
6pm - 10pm
Desert Mountain
Cochise - Geronimo Clubhouse
Rock Out with fine dining, beautiful views and dancing to the 60's and 70's music of The Roadrunners at Scottsdale's premier golf club.
Foothills Animal Rescue is North Scottsdale's leading rescue shelter and adoption agency, finding homes for over 500 dogs and cats in 2013. We will have a select number of small adoptable dogs at this event.
Tickets are $100 - There is a cocktail hour (Credit cards only), a sit down dinner, live auction and the rocking sounds of Desert Mountain's very own house band The Roadrunners.
This event is open to members and non-members of Desert Mountain....
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our shelter at 23030 N. Pima Road (south of Pinnacle Peak), call us at 480-488-9890 or visit our website (www.foothillsanimal.org).
Contact - Laura Jones - 480-266-9862 or lcjcookie@cox.net
Thank you for your support and we hope to see you there!
From left: Lorrie Pomeroy, president of Indigo Publishing, Inc. with CITYSunTimes publisher Hope H. Ozer.
New Ownership for CITYSunTimes
Paradise Valley, Az. –After more than 12 years, locally owned CITYSunTimes is under new ownership effective December 5, 2013. Lorrie Pomeroy, president of Indigo Publishing, Inc. has been announced as the new publisher of the monthly community publication serving more than 80,000 readers. Pomeroy takes over for founder and publisher Hope H. Ozer.
“This is an exciting time for CITYSunTimes. After 12 years of successfully publishing and experiencing the unprecedented growth of CITYSunTimes, I am delighted to announce our transition to new ownership. There is clearly an uptick in the viability and validity of community newspapers as evidenced by Warren Buffett’s recent purchase of 28 newspapers. Indigo came to us with an offer we couldn’t refuse. In accepting their offer, we are confident that Lorrie will maintain its integrity and commitment to excellence while taking CST to the next level,” Ozer said.
Pomeroy is an active member of the Valley community and is committed to continuing CITYSunTimes’ history of excellence. As founder, Ozer will continue to serve as Publisher Emeritus and will work with Lorrie on a consulting basis to assure her success.
“I am delighted that Lorrie has asked that I continue to author my ‘CITYViews’ column for CST,” Ozer adds.
Additionally, CST's longtime Executive Editor Katherine Koenig will be stepping down to pursue other interests, while current Managing Editor Kathryn M. Miller will move up to the lead editorial position as Editor-In-Chief.
Pomeroy looks forward to continuing Ozer’s vision. “Embracing the community as the new publisher of CST is an honor! I look forward to continuing the rich tradition of community journalism,” says Pomeroy.
Pomeroy has a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Dakota and has held executive positions with Dillard’s Department Stores. She is a resident of Paradise Valley and the mother of four.
CST offers personalized news each month to Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, North Phoenix, Carefree, Cave Creek, Black Canyon City, New River, Anthem and Fountain Hills, and is delivered to area homes and businesses. Over the past dozen years, the publication has experienced substantial growth in both advertising and readership.
To learn more about the CITYSunTimes, call 480.922.8732 or visit news.citysuntimes.com.
Hope H. Ozer
Publisher Emeritus
480.991.8061 Direct
480.922.8731 Fax
A community newspaper serving the expanding Northeast Valley: Scottsdale,
Paradise Valley, Northeast Phoenix, Carefree, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, New River,
Black Canyon City and Anthem.
Foothills Animal Rescue
Cage-free Shelter and Boutique
No-kill Shelter and Boutique
Christmas, 2013
Dear Friends of FAR,
This year we have hugged, walked, petted and loved 569 homeless cats and dogs. That is how many animals that have been rescued, sheltered and cared for at Foothills Animal Rescue by our dedicated staff and volunteers. With your help we have found life-long, loving homes for almost 500 of our orphaned pets at either weekly off-site adoption events, seasonal community events or at our shelter facility.
Our wonderful volunteers have contributed to the adoptions of our longer term cats like: Mikey recently adopted by Kimberly and David Henlin, Venus adopted by Pat and Tony Rhymer, Addison adopted by Mary Jordan and Montana adopted by Ronda Creemens. We fondly remember Foxy Roxy, Grandpa Munster, Courtney, Payson, Marley, Seraphina, Bikini, Cole and Deliah 2, who all found homes this year. We are truly blessed that with our volunteers help we have adopted over 170 cats and kittens.
We have been successful in re-homing more than 325 dogs with the help of our volunteer adoption team and staff who work so hard to make sure that they are placed in the right home. Our intake team have the toughest job of choosing the best dogs for our facility, we thank them every day as we walk, play or love on the new dogs that we get weekly. A few of our favorites are: Sage, Monty, Lucky and Patches, Pickles, Katrina, Duchess and Honey along with many others.
This year we have been supported by grants from IBM, EBay Foundation, Barney's Friends, Ryan Newman Foundation, Bernice Barbour, and private donors that believe in our mission of saving lives through rescue, care and adoption of homeless cats and dogs. With their support we have been able to provide critical medical care for eight of our dogs including: Melanie with diaphragmatic hernia, Cabella with bladder stones, Peppermint who had heartworm and many others that are now healthy and happy in loving homes. Ten of our adult cats received dental care from our new preventative dental care program helping to ensure the overall health and well-being of our cats. Other areas that have benefited from our grants have been spay/neuter and preventative vaccination programs, new website soon to be revealed in the new year and general medical care for our animals.
The Resale Boutique continues to grow with the Furniture Barn and is becoming a great service to the community. The boutique volunteers and staff are an amazing group of people that not only take care of their customers, they make sure that everyone knows that 100% of the sales goes to the care of our cats and dogs.
We are greatly supported by private donors and our fundraising efforts. Thank you to all the people who attended Pasta for Paws, Rock and Roll Rescue, Whiskers & Wine and Pins for Paws. These events mean so much to us not only for fundraising but to connect with our neighbors and community. We see ourselves as a neighborhood Shelter and Adoption Center for North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek.
So on behalf of the animals in our care, Thank you. Our hope this holiday season is for every cat and dog we rescue to have a life-long, happy and loving home.
Happy Holidays and looking forward to an amazing New Year,
Marlene Miles
Executive Director
In the News
Whiskers and Wine
Carefree Christmas Festival
Pets as Gifts
Pasta for Paws
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23030 N Pima Road,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
480-488-9890
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Abby on a hike
Dear Fellow Volunteers,
It's that holiday time of year where we look forward to sharing love and laughter with family. Here at Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR) our cats and dogs are hoping they too will become part of a family. You may recall during your animal care training we talked about being an advocate for the shelter, being the voice of our animals and sharing their story through out your social media. Those of you that walk the dogs know we have a few that have been here too long through no fault of their own; except that they are afraid. They need a kind person that is willing to be patient and understanding. Our feline leukemia cats are equally as cuddly and beautiful as our cats that roam in our open community. Please help us find them their forever homes, tell their story, share their photographs by linking to our website, foothillsanimal.org. Be the beacon of light that shines on their path to a future forever home. There is no better feeling than knowing you have saved the life of your four legged friend.
May you be blessed abundantly this holiday and throughout the New Year,
Gail Buch
Shelter Manager
Foothills Animal Rescue Resale Boutique news...
The furniture barn has been expanded! Due to all our wonderful donations we have made the entire garage a "Furniture and Book Barn". It has been a great success and has increased our sales dramatically. Everyone is excited about all the books in one place and easy to access. So come and check it out.
Thanks to all you wonderful customers and donors we have had a very successful year and hope to keep increasing our sales every month. We have extended our hours and are now open Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 7pm.
We have a fabulous group of volunteers and we are always looking for customer oriented people to join our team. Just give Krissie a call at 480-282-0557.
Happy Holidays from the Boutique Gang.
Cafe Bink
Meet The Chef
Chef Kevin Binkley has a passion for fine food, exceptional talent, incredible energy, and he loves to cook.
Cater your holiday party in your home, office, or come to our Cafe. At Cafe Bink you can hold your party inside, or outside on our beautiful patio. Cafe Bink is located in the Carefree Marketplace (the Basha's center) 36889 N. Tom Darlington Dr. For more information, call Donna at 480-200-1296. http://www.cafebink.com/
http://www.lettherebelightllc.com/
Tech 4 Life
Country Doctor Service, For Your Technology
748 Easy St, Carefree, AZ 480.553.9171
Monday Night is still $5 Wines by the Glass AND Burger and Beverage...Monday Night Wine Night Tonight
Monday $5 Wines by the Glass
Tuesday 1/2 Price Bottles ask your server for this weeks selections
Happy Hour has expanded great food, great deals!!
3pm - 6pm Daily
Venues Cafe will be open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
We look forward to spending the holidays with our Venues Customers who are in town...stop by and see us!
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Also Tonight watch the Monday Night Game
6:30 PM on ESPN
Dallas Cowboys at Chicago Bears
VINO & CANVAS
Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm
This will be a fun one...come join us...
Can you believe there are only 15 Days 'till Christmas !!
Create a Smile...Give a Gift Card for the holidays
There is still room to book tickets for the 2nd annual Christmas Cabaret at Venues...December 22nd to benefit Dessert Foothills Theater
Featuring the Dickens Carolers
Tickets can be purchased on line at
DessertFoothillsTheater.org
We are OPEN for all the holidays...
Based on feedback from you we will offer our regular menu as well as some classic holiday offerings making your choice of Venues Cafe for the Holidays even better...call us to reserve a table.
Wild Holly Gallery
Presents Alpaca
hand knitted
dog coats
Keep your furry friend warm with hypoallergenic
alpaca hand knitted dog coats
Wild Holly Gallery
22 easy street
Carefree, AZ. 85377
480-595-8757
Stay Connected
Hi Lyn, Jan Misseri here. Just would like to put a little something in the great "Carefree Truth". I am searching for a position as an administrative assistant/customer service provider as well as a pet sitter. Will match prices you are paying now. I've worked in all of these areas for the past sixteen years and can provide references. I live in Carefree so I am readily available to all in the area. Please feel free to contact me either by email - casbin@aol.com or by phone - 480-488-5182.
