(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. 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 are the links to this week's Pictures of the Week. Enjoy!)
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-112116.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-112116.html
"Katya"
Photo by Arthur Gimson
The 2017 Carefree Desert Garden calendars will soon be available at Carefree Town Hall, 8 Sundial Circle, Carefree, and they are gorgeous! If you like to take pictures, visit the Gardens. Our entry period for the Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest is January. Your picture could be in the 2018 calendar.
Town of Carefree Tourism Newsletter link:
http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4b736631f153ae846e0670316&id=ec1774bfe3
In The News-Town of Carefree link
http://www.carefree.org/DocumentCenter/View/1250
Desert Foothills Chronicle link:
http://www.desertfoothillschronicle.org/
City Sun Times link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
Hi Lyn...
Can I ask a favor? Would you please post this in letters from readers?
I hiked Spur Cross Trail #4 yesterday to the backside (West side) of Skull Mesa (about 4 miles). I saw what I think is a way to bushwhack up Skull Mesa. I came home and looked it up on Google Earth too. I usually hike alone but in this case I'd like to have someone along who is experienced, in shape, and knows this area well... I'm looking to do it this Saturday 11/26 leaving at 7:00 AM from Spur Cross. If my calculations are close; we'd be at the summit of Skull no later than 11:30 - 12:00. Then hike around Skull (petroglyphs)
Bob Jenkins
978-578-0647
Here is the info I found on the Internet:
This is a difficult and seldom-traveled hike that leads to breath taking views and ancient Verde Hohokam ruins.
The Verde Hohokam ruins are believed to have once held home to about 100 people and approximately 800 years old. You will find the pueblo, petroglyphs, broken pottery, and the fort on top on the third summit. The ruins have an incredible aura surrounding them that really brings to light how these people lived and the struggles they may have encountered every day. You will notice an abundance of wildlife on top of the mesa but that means there are probably snakes and mountain lions in the area as well. You will also notice many trees that have been struck by lightning so be aware of any storm systems that may be moving in as there are very few places to take cover (trust me).
Starting at 2,232 feet of elevation, this 16.6 mile round trip begins its 2,345 foot elevation climb from the Spur Cross Ranch conservation area.
After reaching the top, follow the cairns east until you get on top of the main part of the mesa. Begin your bushwhacking journey approximately 2.3 miles (8.3 miles total) to the furthest northwest point of the mesa where the ruins are located. The ruins are located on the third peak that slightly descends from the mesa where your reward awaits!
Please respect the ruins, the trail, and do not rearrange or leave anything behind.
Pack List
$3 day-use fee
72 oz. water
nutrient-dense snacks/lunch
camera
high socks/boots
sunscreen
GPS/cell phone (there is service on top)
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins
Carefree Veteran's Day Event: 11/11/2016
Photo by Arthur Gimson
The 2017 Carefree Desert Garden calendars will soon be available at Carefree Town Hall, 8 Sundial Circle, Carefree, and they are gorgeous! If you like to take pictures, visit the Gardens. Our entry period for the Carefree Desert Gardens Photo Contest is January. Your picture could be in the 2018 calendar.
Town of Carefree Tourism Newsletter link:
http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4b736631f153ae846e0670316&id=ec1774bfe3
In The News-Town of Carefree link
http://www.carefree.org/DocumentCenter/View/1250
Desert Foothills Chronicle link:
http://www.desertfoothillschronicle.org/
City Sun Times link:
http://news.citysuntimes.com/
Hi Lyn...
Can I ask a favor? Would you please post this in letters from readers?
I hiked Spur Cross Trail #4 yesterday to the backside (West side) of Skull Mesa (about 4 miles). I saw what I think is a way to bushwhack up Skull Mesa. I came home and looked it up on Google Earth too. I usually hike alone but in this case I'd like to have someone along who is experienced, in shape, and knows this area well... I'm looking to do it this Saturday 11/26 leaving at 7:00 AM from Spur Cross. If my calculations are close; we'd be at the summit of Skull no later than 11:30 - 12:00. Then hike around Skull (petroglyphs)
Bob Jenkins
978-578-0647
Here is the info I found on the Internet:
This is a difficult and seldom-traveled hike that leads to breath taking views and ancient Verde Hohokam ruins.
The Verde Hohokam ruins are believed to have once held home to about 100 people and approximately 800 years old. You will find the pueblo, petroglyphs, broken pottery, and the fort on top on the third summit. The ruins have an incredible aura surrounding them that really brings to light how these people lived and the struggles they may have encountered every day. You will notice an abundance of wildlife on top of the mesa but that means there are probably snakes and mountain lions in the area as well. You will also notice many trees that have been struck by lightning so be aware of any storm systems that may be moving in as there are very few places to take cover (trust me).
Starting at 2,232 feet of elevation, this 16.6 mile round trip begins its 2,345 foot elevation climb from the Spur Cross Ranch conservation area.
After reaching the top, follow the cairns east until you get on top of the main part of the mesa. Begin your bushwhacking journey approximately 2.3 miles (8.3 miles total) to the furthest northwest point of the mesa where the ruins are located. The ruins are located on the third peak that slightly descends from the mesa where your reward awaits!
Please respect the ruins, the trail, and do not rearrange or leave anything behind.
Pack List
$3 day-use fee
72 oz. water
nutrient-dense snacks/lunch
camera
high socks/boots
sunscreen
GPS/cell phone (there is service on top)
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins
Carefree Veteran's Day Event: 11/11/2016
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
By the way, the gentlemen in uniform is a WWII vet. His son in law in the tan shirt is a Vietnam vet. They come all the way from Surprise every year.
I received a call from someone talking about DFLT, who did not attend the Veterans Day program, but read your summary and thought the program and the summary are great.
Best regards,
John Crane
Hi Lyn,
Great to see you at the Veterans Day celebration. Thank you also for all our support in getting the word out on our veteran retreats.
I also want to say that am happy to announce that the Walter Reed Foundation has chosen the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree as the next site to conduct their very successful veteran/service member "Bridging the Gap Retreat". The retreat is open to post 9/11 service members/veterans and a spouse, caregiver or primary support person. The retreat is free but a $50 refundable deposit is required. This is a 4 day retreat and it will be conducted from Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29, 2017.
The retreat is unusual in its integration of non traditional and traditional approaches and includes such things as group support, education, stress management skills, canine therapy, yoga, equine therapy and outdoor activities. It is facilitated by former VA/DoD experienced providers.
I have attached the news release and flier that provides application and other detailed information.
Please help us get the word out.
Thank you
Mike
Mike Wold
Regional Coordinator, Arizona
Institute for Healing of Memories - North America
michael_w_wold@msn.com
651-687-9767
http://na.healing-memories.org
Love it!!! Thanks.....
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins, Managing Partner
VETSBUILT CONTRACTING - ROC: 305165
Veteran-Owned Small Business
978-578-0647
Bob@VETSBuilt.com
WE SUPPORT ALL VETERANS
Thank you for this wonderful recap of the events and the videos. We had planned to be there but finally were not able to attend so this gave us a chance to enjoy that special day also.
Marie Christensen
GRAND event and photos.
Jane Ceasor
(Re: a dog park)
Yes, I would be interested in the dog park also.
Lois Treacy
This is wonderful! So happy to hear ideas to create an off leash dog park.
Carol Hitchcock
Lyn:
Please allow me to join in the dog park information exchange. I take Katya to the City of Phoenix dog park at Paradise Valley Park, 40th and Union Hills. They have two parks, one for small dogs and one for large. It may not be closer than Horizon Park, but the PV park is grass and last time I was at Horizon Park it was all dirt. PV park also has some nice old trees, which provide decent shade in summer. Another grassed dog park is at Cave Creek Road and Union Hills, but few trees. It was made from a retention basin so closes after a heavy rain. I get to the park each morning at 6:00 am and stay for about an hour. A great group of dog owners, sometime we rename it Husky Park since there can often be 7 to 10 huskies running around. The dog owners at Grovers are OK but there are often a few more Rottweilers, Staffordshire terriers, that are not as sociable as the dogs at PV.
It would be great if there was a dog park closer to home, but I would not be overly interested if it was a desert park. Katya has the run of our rear yard, but it’s gravel, rocks, boulders and cactus! There’s also a pool, but huskies are not water dogs!
Arthur Gimson
By the way, the gentlemen in uniform is a WWII vet. His son in law in the tan shirt is a Vietnam vet. They come all the way from Surprise every year.
I received a call from someone talking about DFLT, who did not attend the Veterans Day program, but read your summary and thought the program and the summary are great.
Best regards,
John Crane
Hi Lyn,
Great to see you at the Veterans Day celebration. Thank you also for all our support in getting the word out on our veteran retreats.
I also want to say that am happy to announce that the Walter Reed Foundation has chosen the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree as the next site to conduct their very successful veteran/service member "Bridging the Gap Retreat". The retreat is open to post 9/11 service members/veterans and a spouse, caregiver or primary support person. The retreat is free but a $50 refundable deposit is required. This is a 4 day retreat and it will be conducted from Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29, 2017.
The retreat is unusual in its integration of non traditional and traditional approaches and includes such things as group support, education, stress management skills, canine therapy, yoga, equine therapy and outdoor activities. It is facilitated by former VA/DoD experienced providers.
I have attached the news release and flier that provides application and other detailed information.
Please help us get the word out.
Thank you
Mike
Mike Wold
Regional Coordinator, Arizona
Institute for Healing of Memories - North America
michael_w_wold@msn.com
651-687-9767
http://na.healing-memories.org
Love it!!! Thanks.....
Semper Fi to our veterans...
Bob Jenkins, Managing Partner
VETSBUILT CONTRACTING - ROC: 305165
Veteran-Owned Small Business
978-578-0647
Bob@VETSBuilt.com
WE SUPPORT ALL VETERANS
Thank you for this wonderful recap of the events and the videos. We had planned to be there but finally were not able to attend so this gave us a chance to enjoy that special day also.
Marie Christensen
GRAND event and photos.
Jane Ceasor
(Re: a dog park)
Yes, I would be interested in the dog park also.
Lois Treacy
This is wonderful! So happy to hear ideas to create an off leash dog park.
Carol Hitchcock
Lyn:
Please allow me to join in the dog park information exchange. I take Katya to the City of Phoenix dog park at Paradise Valley Park, 40th and Union Hills. They have two parks, one for small dogs and one for large. It may not be closer than Horizon Park, but the PV park is grass and last time I was at Horizon Park it was all dirt. PV park also has some nice old trees, which provide decent shade in summer. Another grassed dog park is at Cave Creek Road and Union Hills, but few trees. It was made from a retention basin so closes after a heavy rain. I get to the park each morning at 6:00 am and stay for about an hour. A great group of dog owners, sometime we rename it Husky Park since there can often be 7 to 10 huskies running around. The dog owners at Grovers are OK but there are often a few more Rottweilers, Staffordshire terriers, that are not as sociable as the dogs at PV.
It would be great if there was a dog park closer to home, but I would not be overly interested if it was a desert park. Katya has the run of our rear yard, but it’s gravel, rocks, boulders and cactus! There’s also a pool, but huskies are not water dogs!
Arthur Gimson