(Lyn's note: Please feel free to send us any pictures you'd like included. Here's the link to this week's Pictures of the Week.)
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-41520.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-41520.html
Photo by Debbie Danowski
Mama and new baby
Photo by Dan Tolmachoff of Dbar T Stables
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/4320-chipmunk--birds.html
Photo by Dan Tolmachoff of Dbar T Stables
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/4320-chipmunk--birds.html
The photos in this link were all taken on Monday in the Carefree Desert Gardens. Get some sunshine and fresh air, and see the beautiful flowers blooming there now!
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here's a bonus video from Herbert. The cactus wrens have a nest in the jumping Cholla. The male, who is in most of the pics, is out hunting for bugs, which he brings back to his mate in the nest. Hank Molder, who could often be heard playing the Native American flutes in the Gardens before the "shelter at home" went into effect, provided the music to go with Herbert's photos. Click on the photo in the box and enjoy!
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here's a bonus video from Herbert. The cactus wrens have a nest in the jumping Cholla. The male, who is in most of the pics, is out hunting for bugs, which he brings back to his mate in the nest. Hank Molder, who could often be heard playing the Native American flutes in the Gardens before the "shelter at home" went into effect, provided the music to go with Herbert's photos. Click on the photo in the box and enjoy!
Carefree Cactus Wrens from Herbert Hitchon on Vimeo.
Town of Carefree Marketing newsletter
https://www.carefree.org/345/Town-Newsletters
Hi Lyn,
There is a typo in the link to make a donation. http://www.attveterans,org/carefree it has a comma.
This is the correct one…
https://www.attveterans.org/carefree/
BIG Thank you to you and Herbie for all that you do!
Hugs,
Kelsie HughesAT&T Veterans – CMO
https://www.carefree.org/345/Town-Newsletters
Hi Lyn,
There is a typo in the link to make a donation. http://www.attveterans,org/carefree it has a comma.
This is the correct one…
https://www.attveterans.org/carefree/
BIG Thank you to you and Herbie for all that you do!
Hugs,
Kelsie HughesAT&T Veterans – CMO
Serving Those Who’ve Served Our Country
(Lyn's note: Sorry about that. I hit the wrong punctuation key when copying the website from the slide. So much for my typing skills...)
Lyn, outstanding article on the Veterans Memorial Project. I am absolutely delighted to see this team of Veterans moving this project forward. They will have to re-group after the current Coronavirus situation passes and determine a revised construction schedule and fund raising effort, but I have every confidence this talented and determined group of Veterans will succeed. Great job by them.
Les Peterson
Very well done as usual, Lyn.
Thank you.
Mike Wold
(Mike is the team member who presented the Memorial Monument plans at the March Council meeting.)
Congratulations and thanks. The Gardens were built for worthy memorials like this Veterans project.
KGDS !!
Ed Morgan
(Lyn's note: As Mayor, Ed was instrumental in the development of the original Gardens on a big ugly dirt lot. The bronze coyote sculpture in the Gardens was donated as a tribute to Ed.)
Hi everybody. This is Alberto from Alberto Ristorante. We are here and thinking of you. We have decided that whenever you order food to go, we will have a selection of 3 wines for you to purchase for the special price of $9.95 per bottle to be purchased with the food. We are waiting to serve you.
(Lyn's note: Sorry about that. I hit the wrong punctuation key when copying the website from the slide. So much for my typing skills...)
Lyn, outstanding article on the Veterans Memorial Project. I am absolutely delighted to see this team of Veterans moving this project forward. They will have to re-group after the current Coronavirus situation passes and determine a revised construction schedule and fund raising effort, but I have every confidence this talented and determined group of Veterans will succeed. Great job by them.
Les Peterson
Very well done as usual, Lyn.
Thank you.
Mike Wold
(Mike is the team member who presented the Memorial Monument plans at the March Council meeting.)
Congratulations and thanks. The Gardens were built for worthy memorials like this Veterans project.
KGDS !!
Ed Morgan
(Lyn's note: As Mayor, Ed was instrumental in the development of the original Gardens on a big ugly dirt lot. The bronze coyote sculpture in the Gardens was donated as a tribute to Ed.)
Hi everybody. This is Alberto from Alberto Ristorante. We are here and thinking of you. We have decided that whenever you order food to go, we will have a selection of 3 wines for you to purchase for the special price of $9.95 per bottle to be purchased with the food. We are waiting to serve you.
Photo by Herbert Hitchon
Hi Lyn,
The burro photos were provided by DAN TOLMACHOFF of DbarT Stables in Waddell. 602-859-3149. Outstanding mobile pony rings…hayrides…petting zoo for birthdays/parties (brought to location of customer)! Nice nice people!
Jane Ceasor
(Lyn's note: see Pictures of the Week)
Hi Lyn,
Long time no speak. Life is sure interesting these days.
I hope this message finds you well.
Last May, I started an initiative called Cave Creek Cares with the support of council members from the Town of Cave Creek and others in the community. You can find us on the web at http://www.cavecreekcares.org
We also have a Facebook group. (link can be found on the website or by searching Cave Creek Cares on Facebook). Anyone can join.
We have a lot of literature that we are using to educate people about the dangers of rat poisons. There are some beautiful brochures created by an organization called RATS (Raptors are the solution)!
I don't know if you know but Paul and I lost a cat and a dog to the rat poison problem years ago because one of the neighbors put out poison. It's still heartbreaking til today.
I would really appreciate it if you would pass the word around about our group. We really need to educate as many people as possible. Thank you in advance.
Yolande Grill
Lyn:
I hope you and Herb are doing well.
I'm sure everyone has a lot on their mind these days due to the virus outbreak, but if some residents want to get out and get some fresh air, this is the time to protect the beautiful agaves from the snout weevil. I don't recall if it was one or two years ago that you circulated information from Lee Ackmann about how how the snout weevil burrows into the stems and roots of our agaves and kills them. To prevent that, the only thing that can save them is to pour a solution of a chemical over them. I know we hate to put any chemicals on our property, but this goes directly over the agave and is not a "spray" that is broadcast over a wide area.
The time to protect the agaves is early April, so were already a bit late, but perhaps the cold weather is giving us some added time. Imidacloprid is the insecticide to use and is available as a Bayer product that Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery carries as a granule. I find it easier to apply as a solution, sold under the name of Fertilome Tree and Garden Drench or Bonide Tree and Garden Drench. These are available on-line or through Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery or Bug & Weed Mart. The active ingredient is 1.47% imidacloprid.
I previously checked the toxiciy of this chemical and read that it is not toxic to humans, dogs or cats and while it can have some mild effects in animals, it is more specific to insects. As far as birds, it can affect them if they eat the granule, mistaking it for a seed, but since the granules are dissolved in water and the Fertilome and Bonide products are liquids, this should not be a concern.
Thanks, Lyn and best wishes.
Jeff Kerner
Non profit info
The local non profits have, for the most part, shut down due to government recommendations for "social distancing" until COVID19 has run the worst of its course. The Foothills Food Bank and the Foothills Caring Corps, which provide vital services to those in need, are still operating with some limitations. Their information is below.
The Desert Foothills Food Bank is open to help those in need Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
No contact is occurring between our Clients and our Volunteers. The Client calls in, we prepare their food and place it on a table outside our door. They drive up and put the food directly into their vehicle. It seems to be working.
We can use help with food and non-perishable items. Of course, they are exactly what everyone is looking for - toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectants, bleach. Food items are all kinds of soups, pasta sauce, and juice are items we can use at this time.
Do not need cereal, mixed beans, corn or green beans. Have plenty of these items.
We appreciate any help with these things.
Thanks
Pam DiPietro
March 18, 2020
Hi Lyn,
The burro photos were provided by DAN TOLMACHOFF of DbarT Stables in Waddell. 602-859-3149. Outstanding mobile pony rings…hayrides…petting zoo for birthdays/parties (brought to location of customer)! Nice nice people!
Jane Ceasor
(Lyn's note: see Pictures of the Week)
Hi Lyn,
Long time no speak. Life is sure interesting these days.
I hope this message finds you well.
Last May, I started an initiative called Cave Creek Cares with the support of council members from the Town of Cave Creek and others in the community. You can find us on the web at http://www.cavecreekcares.org
We also have a Facebook group. (link can be found on the website or by searching Cave Creek Cares on Facebook). Anyone can join.
We have a lot of literature that we are using to educate people about the dangers of rat poisons. There are some beautiful brochures created by an organization called RATS (Raptors are the solution)!
I don't know if you know but Paul and I lost a cat and a dog to the rat poison problem years ago because one of the neighbors put out poison. It's still heartbreaking til today.
I would really appreciate it if you would pass the word around about our group. We really need to educate as many people as possible. Thank you in advance.
Yolande Grill
Lyn:
I hope you and Herb are doing well.
I'm sure everyone has a lot on their mind these days due to the virus outbreak, but if some residents want to get out and get some fresh air, this is the time to protect the beautiful agaves from the snout weevil. I don't recall if it was one or two years ago that you circulated information from Lee Ackmann about how how the snout weevil burrows into the stems and roots of our agaves and kills them. To prevent that, the only thing that can save them is to pour a solution of a chemical over them. I know we hate to put any chemicals on our property, but this goes directly over the agave and is not a "spray" that is broadcast over a wide area.
The time to protect the agaves is early April, so were already a bit late, but perhaps the cold weather is giving us some added time. Imidacloprid is the insecticide to use and is available as a Bayer product that Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery carries as a granule. I find it easier to apply as a solution, sold under the name of Fertilome Tree and Garden Drench or Bonide Tree and Garden Drench. These are available on-line or through Desert Foothills Gardens Nursery or Bug & Weed Mart. The active ingredient is 1.47% imidacloprid.
I previously checked the toxiciy of this chemical and read that it is not toxic to humans, dogs or cats and while it can have some mild effects in animals, it is more specific to insects. As far as birds, it can affect them if they eat the granule, mistaking it for a seed, but since the granules are dissolved in water and the Fertilome and Bonide products are liquids, this should not be a concern.
Thanks, Lyn and best wishes.
Jeff Kerner
Non profit info
The local non profits have, for the most part, shut down due to government recommendations for "social distancing" until COVID19 has run the worst of its course. The Foothills Food Bank and the Foothills Caring Corps, which provide vital services to those in need, are still operating with some limitations. Their information is below.
The Desert Foothills Food Bank is open to help those in need Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
No contact is occurring between our Clients and our Volunteers. The Client calls in, we prepare their food and place it on a table outside our door. They drive up and put the food directly into their vehicle. It seems to be working.
We can use help with food and non-perishable items. Of course, they are exactly what everyone is looking for - toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectants, bleach. Food items are all kinds of soups, pasta sauce, and juice are items we can use at this time.
Do not need cereal, mixed beans, corn or green beans. Have plenty of these items.
We appreciate any help with these things.
Thanks
Pam DiPietro
March 18, 2020
FOOTHILLS CARING CORPS UPDATE
We would like to let the community know that we are currently able to safely provide services and to know some of the cautions that we are taking when helping our Neighbors and volunteers. Our goal is to help reduce anxiety and let the community know that we are open and that we are maintaining our schedule in a limited fashion to do the best we can to help one another. Our primary community effort is focused on utilizing the telephone to make telephone reassurance calls, not only for our volunteers and Neighbors but all of our neighbors throughout our Desert Foothills communities who are isolated and alone. We hope to start a surge of neighbors telephoning neighbors to help reduce the panic and worry. We also want to share community resources as much as is possible so people know what is available to them. We hope you might reach out and help.
Hello All:
A very quick copy of the procedures we have been following as well as added new guidelines for the additional safety of our volunteers, Neighbors and staff.
For the next 45 days
The loan closet is not accepting used medical equipment at this time based on sanitizing issues that could be harmful for volunteers and staff. Until this virus threat is under control, we will only be able to give out items that have already been sanitized.
The van program staff and volunteers will routinely sanitize the vans being utilized and each rider will be cautioned to maintain sanitary precautions. We have cancelled all the trips that have large group socializations. Instead we will continue those that are smaller or mainly utilitarian. (Grocery shopping trips will continue)
The mobile meals drivers continue to use hand sanitizing materials/solutions between each of the meal deliveries and monitor if any of the Neighbors are sick. Neighbors are asked to call in if they are sick. Volunteers as always have known not to volunteer if sick but we are stressing this saying just call in if you don’t feel well. We are in constant contact with the hospital café (our vendor) to make sure of any special safety precautions.
We are accepting minimal requests for services such as friendly visiting, respite care, friendly pet visiting, computer work, and handyman. Based on safety issues, the services are provided on a VERY limited basis.
The medical transportation program is requesting Neighbors only use our transportation services on a limited basis for those extremely necessary appointments. We are hoping that people can reschedule some of their annual exams and can instead touch base with their physician’s office by phone.
Nancy will not be doing home visits for new neighborsrequesting services unless they fall into particular categories which she and I have developed. This will keep her healthy as well as monitor those needing services. Some of these folks will be put on a waiting list based on their situations. Additionally, new volunteers will cautiously be trained and utilized based on their circumstances. We can use volunteers who might like to volunteer to call homebound neighbors for the next 45 days.
We also are asking four questions of the folks who are both serving and those who are being served:
1) Do you have a fever
2) Do you have any symptoms of low respiratory systems such as cough and/or shortness of breath
3) Have you been exposed to anyone you know that has tested positive for COVID-19
4) Have you been exposed to anyone who has traveled from one of the affected areas
For your safety when coming to our offices, the two office doors that will be used to get in and out of offices will be those doors in 104 and 101 where there are automatic doors with touch buttons to open.
I hope this is helpful. I welcome comments that you might have. Our goal is to provide services that are necessary for the wellbeing of our Neighbors & community neighbors but also take into account the safety of our volunteers and staff.
We would like to let the community know that we are currently able to safely provide services and to know some of the cautions that we are taking when helping our Neighbors and volunteers. Our goal is to help reduce anxiety and let the community know that we are open and that we are maintaining our schedule in a limited fashion to do the best we can to help one another. Our primary community effort is focused on utilizing the telephone to make telephone reassurance calls, not only for our volunteers and Neighbors but all of our neighbors throughout our Desert Foothills communities who are isolated and alone. We hope to start a surge of neighbors telephoning neighbors to help reduce the panic and worry. We also want to share community resources as much as is possible so people know what is available to them. We hope you might reach out and help.
Hello All:
A very quick copy of the procedures we have been following as well as added new guidelines for the additional safety of our volunteers, Neighbors and staff.
For the next 45 days
The loan closet is not accepting used medical equipment at this time based on sanitizing issues that could be harmful for volunteers and staff. Until this virus threat is under control, we will only be able to give out items that have already been sanitized.
The van program staff and volunteers will routinely sanitize the vans being utilized and each rider will be cautioned to maintain sanitary precautions. We have cancelled all the trips that have large group socializations. Instead we will continue those that are smaller or mainly utilitarian. (Grocery shopping trips will continue)
The mobile meals drivers continue to use hand sanitizing materials/solutions between each of the meal deliveries and monitor if any of the Neighbors are sick. Neighbors are asked to call in if they are sick. Volunteers as always have known not to volunteer if sick but we are stressing this saying just call in if you don’t feel well. We are in constant contact with the hospital café (our vendor) to make sure of any special safety precautions.
We are accepting minimal requests for services such as friendly visiting, respite care, friendly pet visiting, computer work, and handyman. Based on safety issues, the services are provided on a VERY limited basis.
The medical transportation program is requesting Neighbors only use our transportation services on a limited basis for those extremely necessary appointments. We are hoping that people can reschedule some of their annual exams and can instead touch base with their physician’s office by phone.
Nancy will not be doing home visits for new neighborsrequesting services unless they fall into particular categories which she and I have developed. This will keep her healthy as well as monitor those needing services. Some of these folks will be put on a waiting list based on their situations. Additionally, new volunteers will cautiously be trained and utilized based on their circumstances. We can use volunteers who might like to volunteer to call homebound neighbors for the next 45 days.
We also are asking four questions of the folks who are both serving and those who are being served:
1) Do you have a fever
2) Do you have any symptoms of low respiratory systems such as cough and/or shortness of breath
3) Have you been exposed to anyone you know that has tested positive for COVID-19
4) Have you been exposed to anyone who has traveled from one of the affected areas
For your safety when coming to our offices, the two office doors that will be used to get in and out of offices will be those doors in 104 and 101 where there are automatic doors with touch buttons to open.
I hope this is helpful. I welcome comments that you might have. Our goal is to provide services that are necessary for the wellbeing of our Neighbors & community neighbors but also take into account the safety of our volunteers and staff.
Thank you for sharing this information to all those who are asking about our services. It is my hope that this threat will lessen within the next 45 days.
Debbra Determan, MSW-MPH
Executive Director
Foothills Caring Corps, Inc.
P.O. Box 831
7275 E Easy Street
Carefree, AZ 85377
Services@FoothillsCaringCorps.com
Cell 602-803-0450
40,000 new eBooks and eAudio titles added to Library
Over forty thousand new eBooks and eAudiobook titles are now available to all Desert Foothills Library patrons, thanks to our partnership with the Little Libraries that Could and newly added: Southwest Valley Library Consortium.
Access to the eBooks and eAudiobooks is simple and easy. All you need is your Desert Foothills Library Card and access to the library’s website, Overdrive App, or Libby App. If you don’t have a library card yet, you can go to dfla.orghomepage and sign-up!
The Desert Foothills Library joined this project in 2019 through a Reciprocal Lending Agreement with the Tempe Public Library, Buckeye Public Library System, Yuma County Library District, and the Little Libraries That Could.
In this new time, Desert Foothills Library is working diligently to bring as many resources to our community as we possibly can. You can find out more at on ourFacebook and Instagram
For details on all the digital resources available, please visit our Digital Library.
Stay healthy and safe.
Warmly,
Ashley
Programming Librarian
Desert Foothills Library
#EnrichingYourCommunity
38443 N Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
480-488-2286
Ads
The following restaurants in Carefree are open for take-out only, per orders from the Governor's Office. Both indoor and patio seating are disallowed. During this period, Governor Ducey has waived the restrictions on sales of liquor beyond the premises without a special ($300,000!) liquor license. Restaurants are allowed to sell bottles of wine and beer to go.
The English Rose Tea Room, Keeler's Neighborhood Steak House, and the Sundial Garden Cafe are closed until full service dining is again allowed.
ALBERTO RISTORANTE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/399561800
BLACK MOUNTAIN COFFEE SHOP & CAFE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400045592
CAREFREE COFFEE ROASTERY:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400037008
CONFLUENCE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400442448
CORRADO’S CUCINA ITALIANA:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400495469
GIORDANO'S TRATTORIA ROMANO:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period.
https://vimeo.com/400490057
PIZZAFARRO'S:
They are open for take-out but did not feel the need for a video.
PIZZICATA:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/399564776
VENUES CAFE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/399549232
Debbra Determan, MSW-MPH
Executive Director
Foothills Caring Corps, Inc.
P.O. Box 831
7275 E Easy Street
Carefree, AZ 85377
Services@FoothillsCaringCorps.com
Cell 602-803-0450
40,000 new eBooks and eAudio titles added to Library
Over forty thousand new eBooks and eAudiobook titles are now available to all Desert Foothills Library patrons, thanks to our partnership with the Little Libraries that Could and newly added: Southwest Valley Library Consortium.
Access to the eBooks and eAudiobooks is simple and easy. All you need is your Desert Foothills Library Card and access to the library’s website, Overdrive App, or Libby App. If you don’t have a library card yet, you can go to dfla.orghomepage and sign-up!
The Desert Foothills Library joined this project in 2019 through a Reciprocal Lending Agreement with the Tempe Public Library, Buckeye Public Library System, Yuma County Library District, and the Little Libraries That Could.
In this new time, Desert Foothills Library is working diligently to bring as many resources to our community as we possibly can. You can find out more at on ourFacebook and Instagram
For details on all the digital resources available, please visit our Digital Library.
Stay healthy and safe.
Warmly,
Ashley
Programming Librarian
Desert Foothills Library
#EnrichingYourCommunity
38443 N Schoolhouse Road
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
480-488-2286
Ads
The following restaurants in Carefree are open for take-out only, per orders from the Governor's Office. Both indoor and patio seating are disallowed. During this period, Governor Ducey has waived the restrictions on sales of liquor beyond the premises without a special ($300,000!) liquor license. Restaurants are allowed to sell bottles of wine and beer to go.
The English Rose Tea Room, Keeler's Neighborhood Steak House, and the Sundial Garden Cafe are closed until full service dining is again allowed.
ALBERTO RISTORANTE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/399561800
BLACK MOUNTAIN COFFEE SHOP & CAFE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400045592
CAREFREE COFFEE ROASTERY:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400037008
CONFLUENCE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400442448
CORRADO’S CUCINA ITALIANA:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/400495469
GIORDANO'S TRATTORIA ROMANO:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period.
https://vimeo.com/400490057
PIZZAFARRO'S:
They are open for take-out but did not feel the need for a video.
PIZZICATA:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/399564776
VENUES CAFE:
Services offered during the COVID-19 take-out only period
https://vimeo.com/399549232
