(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-32322.html
http://carefreeazbusinesses.com/pictures-of-the-week-32322.html
Photo by Catherine Peterson
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/121821-late-sunset.html
Here are your bonus rounds from Herbert.
http://aneyeonyouproduction.com/121821-late-sunset.html
Photos by Herbert Hitchon
Here is the link to the Maricopa County & Rural/Metro emergency
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
Here is the link to the Maricopa County & Rural/Metro emergency
preparedness presentation from 6/27/19. This is good info to keep saved
on your computer.
Emergency Preparedness Presentation by R/M & County: 6/27/19
http://carefreetruth2.com/carefree-truth-763.html
Lloyd W. Meyer II
Lloyd W. Meyer II, 80, considered a legend in the musical instruments industry and well known throughout the Town of Carefree, passed away on March 11, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was recently diagnosed with an aggressive terminal cancer.
His memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 North Tom Darlington Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. A live stream, online broadcast of the service will also be available at https://deserthills.org/ for those unable to attend in person.
From humble beginnings in Hollywood, California, Lloyd completed Harvard University Business School’s Advanced Management Program and reached the pinnacles of success in the music industry. He faithfully served his family, his community, his church, and his country as a veteran of the United States Army.
Perhaps best-known as the president of Steinway & Sons who led the dramatic revitalization of that company in the 1980s, Lloyd enjoyed tremendous success as a top executive at CBS, leading that company’s music division which became the largest manufacturer of musical instruments in the U.S. during his tenure. He also excelled as an entrepreneur, founding Lloyd Meyer & Company and its Renner USA division, which is responsible for product development, marketing, and distribution of piano action parts throughout North and South America.
Lloyd also held several leadership positions within his beloved community of Carefree, where he was elected to the Town Council and served as Vice Mayor, as well as President of two homeowners associations. Lloyd and his wife Donna, both talented musicians, have been a familiar presence at various Carefree festivals and community events, delighting audiences with their piano and organ performances. They also have shared their musical talents at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, where Lloyd served as an Elder and also directed a major Rodgers organ design and installation project in the months prior to his death.
Lloyd’s favorite leadership position was within the family he created with his beautiful wife, Donna. The loving couple met in music college 62 years ago, and as former Carefree Mayor Ed Morgan remarked, have been making beautiful music together ever since. In addition to his wife, surviving family include son, Lloyd W. Meyer III, also known as Chip, and his wife, Janet; son, Michael, and his wife, Tracy; and brother, Don, and his wife, Wendy, along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
For those desiring to send memorial gifts, the family requests they be directed to Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N Tom Darlington Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266, designated for the Lloyd Meyer Memorial Fund.
Lloyd W. Meyer II, 80, considered a legend in the musical instruments industry and well known throughout the Town of Carefree, passed away on March 11, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was recently diagnosed with an aggressive terminal cancer.
His memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 North Tom Darlington Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. A live stream, online broadcast of the service will also be available at https://deserthills.org/ for those unable to attend in person.
From humble beginnings in Hollywood, California, Lloyd completed Harvard University Business School’s Advanced Management Program and reached the pinnacles of success in the music industry. He faithfully served his family, his community, his church, and his country as a veteran of the United States Army.
Perhaps best-known as the president of Steinway & Sons who led the dramatic revitalization of that company in the 1980s, Lloyd enjoyed tremendous success as a top executive at CBS, leading that company’s music division which became the largest manufacturer of musical instruments in the U.S. during his tenure. He also excelled as an entrepreneur, founding Lloyd Meyer & Company and its Renner USA division, which is responsible for product development, marketing, and distribution of piano action parts throughout North and South America.
Lloyd also held several leadership positions within his beloved community of Carefree, where he was elected to the Town Council and served as Vice Mayor, as well as President of two homeowners associations. Lloyd and his wife Donna, both talented musicians, have been a familiar presence at various Carefree festivals and community events, delighting audiences with their piano and organ performances. They also have shared their musical talents at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, where Lloyd served as an Elder and also directed a major Rodgers organ design and installation project in the months prior to his death.
Lloyd’s favorite leadership position was within the family he created with his beautiful wife, Donna. The loving couple met in music college 62 years ago, and as former Carefree Mayor Ed Morgan remarked, have been making beautiful music together ever since. In addition to his wife, surviving family include son, Lloyd W. Meyer III, also known as Chip, and his wife, Janet; son, Michael, and his wife, Tracy; and brother, Don, and his wife, Wendy, along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
For those desiring to send memorial gifts, the family requests they be directed to Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N Tom Darlington Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266, designated for the Lloyd Meyer Memorial Fund.
Lyn,
Has anyone else noticed how bright those parking lot and street lights are at the new Hampton Inn by the Sundial? I thought there was a limit on brightness and height to our city lighting. The street lights are the same design but appear to be a little taller and all you have to do is look down the street towards Giordanos to see that these new lights are brighter than the the old ones. The parking lot is even worse. Walmart and Basha's parking lots have low fixtures with low intensity lighting and that is how this hotel parking lot should be as well.. Does the city plan to let this pass as acceptable?
Judie Gaugenmaier
(Lyn's note: I referred this to Stacey and Gary.)
Not sure how to answer the complaint about the new, custom streetlights. They’re new. Newer “bulbs” tend to be brighter, in my opinion. And, I assume the height installed matches the others. Maybe Gary has a better explanation. Regarding the parking lot lights, they are compliant with the Town’s requirements for commercial lighting. The maximum height allowed is 16 feet and this height was approved by the Development Review Board. There is no light-spill onto neighboring properties and fixtures are shielded. Wal-Mart is in the Town of Cave Creek, which has its own zoning standards. The Bashas center was developed in 1987 and predates our current Zoning requirements.
Stacey Bridge-Denzak
Planning Director and Zoning Administrator
Town of Carefree
Follow up:
Speaking with Gary, an LED light source tends to be brighter than previous light sources, such as high-pressure sodium. The LED technology is more energy-efficient and thereby more environmentally friendly. I’m not sure why this seems to be a new revelation, the Town’s lights have been LED for quite some time now.
Hope this helps answer your reader.
Stacey
Judie is saying that the lights are brighter than the ones over by Giordano's. I believe all of them are LED. Do LEDs dim slightly as they age?
Lyn
Yes they do.
Stacey
Good morning residents,
Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22nd, the Town will begin maintenance on the Ridgeview Place crosswalk. Improvements are expected to take 2 days to complete.
Please see the location image below for reference. We thank you for your patience during this time.
Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 22nd, the Town will begin maintenance on the Ridgeview Place crosswalk. Improvements are expected to take 2 days to complete.
Please see the location image below for reference. We thank you for your patience during this time.
Hello Everyone. We are going to have another Swap Meet and Auction on Saturday April 9th. I copied the flyer to this email below.
John Skarda
John Skarda
In honor of Earth Day, the Town of Carefree, Arizona will host a free community event on Saturday, April 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens. This FREE, family-friendly event will feature local Arizona organizations to help educate and empower our community to take better care of our Sonoran Desert, planet, and each other.
The Earth Day event will feature live presentations, hands-on activities, information on birds, reptiles, plants native to our area and water management. You do not want to miss this fun, engaging, informative day! Stay tuned to our social media platforms @TownofCarefree and visitcarefree.org for updates and details.
Event: Town of Carefree Earth Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 23rd
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Place: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Town Center (outdoors)
Cost: Free
Featured Partners: Be Outdoors AZ, Carefree Water Company, Educating Children Outdoors, Rattlesnake Solutions, State Land Trust, Tonto National Forest, Wild at Heart, and more!
The Earth Day event will feature live presentations, hands-on activities, information on birds, reptiles, plants native to our area and water management. You do not want to miss this fun, engaging, informative day! Stay tuned to our social media platforms @TownofCarefree and visitcarefree.org for updates and details.
Event: Town of Carefree Earth Day Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 23rd
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Place: Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion at Carefree Town Center (outdoors)
Cost: Free
Featured Partners: Be Outdoors AZ, Carefree Water Company, Educating Children Outdoors, Rattlesnake Solutions, State Land Trust, Tonto National Forest, Wild at Heart, and more!
𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 - 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞.
Here at Dynamic Appliance Repair, we work together as a team to achieve a common goal. We have enthusiasm to encourage employee growth through paid education, training, and vast resources. If you know of our reputation in the industry, you would be proud to work for our company. We have an excellent track record and a strong example of leadership in the industry.
https://dynamic-appliance-repair.careerplug.com/j/010nkau
PLEASE 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
Kathy Slipek
Managing Director
Dynamic Appliance Repair
(480) 590-3533
Visit Our Website
Review Us
Here at Dynamic Appliance Repair, we work together as a team to achieve a common goal. We have enthusiasm to encourage employee growth through paid education, training, and vast resources. If you know of our reputation in the industry, you would be proud to work for our company. We have an excellent track record and a strong example of leadership in the industry.
https://dynamic-appliance-repair.careerplug.com/j/010nkau
PLEASE 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
Kathy Slipek
Managing Director
Dynamic Appliance Repair
(480) 590-3533
Visit Our Website
Review Us
My name is Cheryl Kroyer and I am running for re-election to the Carefree Town Council. It is an honor to serve my community and I thank you all for your past support. And, I’d like to ask for your continued support in the coming election on August 2, 2022.
I hope that my accomplishments will demonstrate my love for and dedication to our Town. Over my tenure on the Council I have been instrumental in:
*** making sure that all Town residents have access to a quality water supply.
*** making our roadways safe for pedestrians.
*** finding sources of revenue that can provide for fire and police services to keep our Town safe.
*** working on signage strategies to get visitors into our town and once here to easily find our wide assortment of restaurants, shops, galleries and services
Please consider voting for me to continue the work to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable in the years to come. Thank you.
I hope that my accomplishments will demonstrate my love for and dedication to our Town. Over my tenure on the Council I have been instrumental in:
*** making sure that all Town residents have access to a quality water supply.
*** making our roadways safe for pedestrians.
*** finding sources of revenue that can provide for fire and police services to keep our Town safe.
*** working on signage strategies to get visitors into our town and once here to easily find our wide assortment of restaurants, shops, galleries and services
Please consider voting for me to continue the work to make our Town vibrant, viable and livable in the years to come. Thank you.
Non profit Info:
The 17th Annual MARINE CORPS LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION (MCLEF) Gathering of Heroes and Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, April 3rd and Monday, April 4th, 2022.
Every year we strive to make these two events better and better. We are attracting more players and sponsors and this year is looking to be a very special one. However, we still need more players, sponsors, and volunteers!
GATHERING OF HEROES EVENT:
When: Sunday, April 3rd with a start time of 4:00PM
Where: American Legion Post #34 in Cave Creek
Event Highlights: Three Medal of Honor Recipients (possibly more) in attendance escorted to the Post by the Legion Rider Honor Guard, Chaplain to say prayer, National Anthem, and TAPS as we lower the flag. A great opportunity to show your Patriotism! Ceremony followed by an amazing live country music concert by the following nationally known artists:
Keith Burns:
Every year we strive to make these two events better and better. We are attracting more players and sponsors and this year is looking to be a very special one. However, we still need more players, sponsors, and volunteers!
GATHERING OF HEROES EVENT:
When: Sunday, April 3rd with a start time of 4:00PM
Where: American Legion Post #34 in Cave Creek
Event Highlights: Three Medal of Honor Recipients (possibly more) in attendance escorted to the Post by the Legion Rider Honor Guard, Chaplain to say prayer, National Anthem, and TAPS as we lower the flag. A great opportunity to show your Patriotism! Ceremony followed by an amazing live country music concert by the following nationally known artists:
Keith Burns:
Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning, platinum-selling group Trick Pony. He has had three Top 10 songs for such artists as Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has also written several Top 40 songs with such artists as Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe, Mo Bandy. Nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist & Best Country Entertainer of the year, Keith has also been awarded Music Row’s prestigious Independent Artist of the Year award.
Rob West:
Rob West:
Raised in a family of veterans and patriots, Rob is passionate about supporting the men and women who serve our country and is an ambassador for the Folds of Honor Foundation and
The Veteran Golfers Association. His song, Drink ‘Em Quiet, is an ode to a good friend who lost his battle with PTSD. When you first meet Rob West, you are greeted by a humble, fun-loving Arizona boy who loves his family and is proud of his roots. And when he takes the stage, you meet a genuine country star.
J. Michael Harter:
The Veteran Golfers Association. His song, Drink ‘Em Quiet, is an ode to a good friend who lost his battle with PTSD. When you first meet Rob West, you are greeted by a humble, fun-loving Arizona boy who loves his family and is proud of his roots. And when he takes the stage, you meet a genuine country star.
J. Michael Harter:
An all American, country artist and songwriter from the Desert Southwest of Arizona. After growing up singing in honky tonks, around bon fires and at rodeos in his home state he packed up and headed east to take a shot at Nashville. Shortly after the move he received his first record deal. Among his 8 billboard charting singles are also 2 hits he recorded with his siblings in their group The Harters.
J. Michael was recently named The Texas Country Music Associations Songwriter of the year for 2021.
J. Michael was recently named The Texas Country Music Associations Songwriter of the year for 2021.
17th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
When: Monday, April 4th
Shotgun start at 7:30AM
Where: J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Wildfire Golf Club
5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix
Event Highlights:
Great Prizes
Open Bar after Tournament
Luncheon
Silent Auction all day
Live Auction after Luncheon
As a sponsor, your LOGO will be displayed at both the music even and at the golf tournament. If you can help supply us with your corp. logo/banner that would be great!
When: Monday, April 4th
Shotgun start at 7:30AM
Where: J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Wildfire Golf Club
5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix
Event Highlights:
Great Prizes
Open Bar after Tournament
Luncheon
Silent Auction all day
Live Auction after Luncheon
As a sponsor, your LOGO will be displayed at both the music even and at the golf tournament. If you can help supply us with your corp. logo/banner that would be great!
This is why we do what we do:
· RILEY MARTINS: https://vimeo.com/268687931
· KILEY FREDRICK: https://vimeo.com/311968921
· DEANNA TOWNSEND https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w-t_-4EK7f9w5K2a8NgKdzf7g--dFvHB/view
· MOH AT LEGION: https://youtu.be/yQhAr5IsdYk
· RILEY MARTINS: https://vimeo.com/268687931
· KILEY FREDRICK: https://vimeo.com/311968921
· DEANNA TOWNSEND https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w-t_-4EK7f9w5K2a8NgKdzf7g--dFvHB/view
· MOH AT LEGION: https://youtu.be/yQhAr5IsdYk
For more information, please go to:
www.MCLEFAZ.org
Or contact:
Kirk Tushaus: 480-540-2575. Or KIRK@MCLEFAZ.org
Stacy Prey: 480-251-1671 Or stacy@gatewaygolfgroup.com
www.MCLEFAZ.org
Or contact:
Kirk Tushaus: 480-540-2575. Or KIRK@MCLEFAZ.org
Stacy Prey: 480-251-1671 Or stacy@gatewaygolfgroup.com
American Legion Post 34 to host Gathering of Heroes,
Medal of Honor recipients
On Sunday, April 3, 2022 beginning at 4 PM, American Legion Post 34 will honor several Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients at the Post’s headquarters, which is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road. The event is part of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter (MCLEF), which promotes the annual Gathering of the Heroes. MCLEF also will host a golf tournament fund-raiser at Wildfire Golf Club on Monday, April 3 with a 7:30 AM shotgun start. The golf club is located at 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Ariz. Golf sponsorship information and registration can be found at mclefaz.org. This event is open to the public.
The Medal of Honor ceremony kicks off when American Legion Post 34 riders escort the Medal of Honor recipients, who earned the nation’s highest medal during different wars, to the Post for a deeply patriotic ceremony in the presence of their peers and friends. In addition, a Color Guard will be on hand to present the colors. There are only 67 living Medal of Honor recipients in the country.
The ceremony begins Sunday, April 3 at 4 PM with the Color Guard, the playing of Taps and a prayer followed by a presentation honoring Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients. The entrance fee is $10, which includes a meal ticket. In addition, there will be a raffle, a silent auction, a live auction and live music, which will begin at 7 PM. All fund-raiser monies go directly to MCLEF.
The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter establishes a $35,000 educational scholarship for every child who loses a parent serving in the United States Marine Corps or any federal law enforcement agency. Since its founding in 1995, MCLEF has awarded more than $85 million in educational scholarship accounts and other humanitarian assistance to more than 4000 children and families of fallen Marines and federal law enforcement officers.
In addition, following the Gathering of Heroes event at Legion Post 34, Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning platinum selling group Trick Pony, will sing and play for veterans and guests. Burns has had three Top 10 songs for Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has written several Top 40 songs with artists including Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe and Mo Bandy. Burns was nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist and Best Country Entertainer of the Year.
Artists Rob West and J. Michael Harter will follow Burns. West, a country star and patriot, is an ambassador for the Folds of Honor Foundation and The Veterans Golfers Association. He will sing the song Drink ‘Em Quiet, an ode to a friend who lost his battle with PTSD. Harter, an American country artist who signed with Bow Records in 2002, released his debit album, Unexpected Change, produced a single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks with his song Hard to Make. He now has his own label, Big Al.
American Legion Post 34 veteran Bob Jenkins - a 911 survivor shares his incredible story
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75 years of service during 2022 and shares some of the incredible stories of its veterans.
Bob Jenkins understands the true meaning of life after nearly losing his own on September 11, 2001 at the One World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan, N.Y. The day the terrorists struck, the four-year United States Marine Corps veteran was in a meeting with client Lehman Brothers on the 39th floor.
The veteran member of American Legion Post 34 had arrived the day prior to visit the NY Stock Exchange with his sales team. After a meal on September 10, the team rested to prepare for a meeting to sell videoconferencing equipment. After watching people funnel up the building’s elevators that beautiful day, Jenkins went through security and headed to the 40th floor.
During the meeting, there was an explosion. Jenkins, who served as a Marine Corps combat engineer and had extensive knowledge about explosives, kept calm as he felt the percussion come down through the building after the explosion.
“Time stopped,” says Jenkins. “Then the building began to rock back and forth. “The building felt like Jell-O and was swaying. I thought the stairways might come down.”
He left the conference room and found his way to the windows. Staring at the Statue of Liberty down below, Jenkins noticed white particles raining down in the cobalt blue sky.
“I stood there with my hands in my pockets and thought, this is where I am going to die,’ adds Jenkins. “It was odd, but I was in total peace.”
Suddenly, the building stopped moving. He heard a woman say there had been an explosion in a mechanical room three floors up. Jenkins went to the closest stairway and saw hundreds of people heading down the stairs. He joined the mass of humanity taking one step at a time but trying to go faster. It would take 40 minutes to get down the stairway where bottled-necked, frightened people tried to do the same. He didn’t know a jet had struck the building.
Next, he saw a number of brave firemen coming up the stairs, the chief and his lieutenant. They fought their way up 30 floors on the stairway to heaven.
“The stairs started filling out with heavy smoke and the smell of jet fuel,” says Jenkins. “I thought I was going to die on those stairs. Then I found an office where the air was clear. I was hyperventilating and hoping to ride it out there so I could go back upstairs to retrieve my equipment. The Lord then showed me out to the stairway where I made a life and death decision to go for it.”
As water and jet fuel came raining down, Jenkins tried to pick up the pace amongst the slow moving herd of people, but the stair traffic was slow and heavy. He finally made it to the mezzanine level and knew he was clear. Once outside of the building, he looked to his right and saw a smoldering jet engine and the wing from an airplane as a sea of humanity poured out of the building.
As he searched for his team members (finally locating them all during the day), his eyes focused on the plane’s massive rip in the building. Worse, he watched a man jump off the building followed by a woman. He couldn’t watch any more suicides and got out of the location immediately. As he joined one team member to walk uptown, he heard news pouring out of everywhere. Next, he heard that the Pentagon was hit. As they got closer to the Empire State Building, Jenkins saw the World Trade Center in the distance damaged and filled with smoke. All of these images, especially the noise made by people jumping from the burning building and hitting the ground, are seared in his memory forever.
“Yes, I was lucky that day, but the truth is the terrorists tried to kill us all,” says Jenkins.
On an even stranger note, Jenkins later received a message from the World Trade Center police department who found his ID card in the rubble and sent it to him.
“That event was the most emotional thing that has ever happened to me,” adds Jenkins.
The impact on Jenkins was such that he was compelled and inspired to create a memorial wrap for his Mustang to commemorate his experience and those who were lost.
“We must never forget,” says Jenkins.
And, we never will.
Medal of Honor recipients
On Sunday, April 3, 2022 beginning at 4 PM, American Legion Post 34 will honor several Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients at the Post’s headquarters, which is located at 6272 E. Cave Creek Road. The event is part of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter (MCLEF), which promotes the annual Gathering of the Heroes. MCLEF also will host a golf tournament fund-raiser at Wildfire Golf Club on Monday, April 3 with a 7:30 AM shotgun start. The golf club is located at 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix, Ariz. Golf sponsorship information and registration can be found at mclefaz.org. This event is open to the public.
The Medal of Honor ceremony kicks off when American Legion Post 34 riders escort the Medal of Honor recipients, who earned the nation’s highest medal during different wars, to the Post for a deeply patriotic ceremony in the presence of their peers and friends. In addition, a Color Guard will be on hand to present the colors. There are only 67 living Medal of Honor recipients in the country.
The ceremony begins Sunday, April 3 at 4 PM with the Color Guard, the playing of Taps and a prayer followed by a presentation honoring Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients. The entrance fee is $10, which includes a meal ticket. In addition, there will be a raffle, a silent auction, a live auction and live music, which will begin at 7 PM. All fund-raiser monies go directly to MCLEF.
The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation-AZ Chapter establishes a $35,000 educational scholarship for every child who loses a parent serving in the United States Marine Corps or any federal law enforcement agency. Since its founding in 1995, MCLEF has awarded more than $85 million in educational scholarship accounts and other humanitarian assistance to more than 4000 children and families of fallen Marines and federal law enforcement officers.
In addition, following the Gathering of Heroes event at Legion Post 34, Keith Burns, founding member of the Grammy-nominated ACM & AMA award-winning platinum selling group Trick Pony, will sing and play for veterans and guests. Burns has had three Top 10 songs for Trick Pony and Joe Diffie and has written several Top 40 songs with artists including Hootie & The Blowfish, Sammy Kershaw, Burns & Poe and Mo Bandy. Burns was nominated in 2018 for the NIMA Best Country Male Solo Artist and Best Country Entertainer of the Year.
Artists Rob West and J. Michael Harter will follow Burns. West, a country star and patriot, is an ambassador for the Folds of Honor Foundation and The Veterans Golfers Association. He will sing the song Drink ‘Em Quiet, an ode to a friend who lost his battle with PTSD. Harter, an American country artist who signed with Bow Records in 2002, released his debit album, Unexpected Change, produced a single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks with his song Hard to Make. He now has his own label, Big Al.
American Legion Post 34 veteran Bob Jenkins - a 911 survivor shares his incredible story
American Legion Post 34 celebrates 75 years of service during 2022 and shares some of the incredible stories of its veterans.
Bob Jenkins understands the true meaning of life after nearly losing his own on September 11, 2001 at the One World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan, N.Y. The day the terrorists struck, the four-year United States Marine Corps veteran was in a meeting with client Lehman Brothers on the 39th floor.
The veteran member of American Legion Post 34 had arrived the day prior to visit the NY Stock Exchange with his sales team. After a meal on September 10, the team rested to prepare for a meeting to sell videoconferencing equipment. After watching people funnel up the building’s elevators that beautiful day, Jenkins went through security and headed to the 40th floor.
During the meeting, there was an explosion. Jenkins, who served as a Marine Corps combat engineer and had extensive knowledge about explosives, kept calm as he felt the percussion come down through the building after the explosion.
“Time stopped,” says Jenkins. “Then the building began to rock back and forth. “The building felt like Jell-O and was swaying. I thought the stairways might come down.”
He left the conference room and found his way to the windows. Staring at the Statue of Liberty down below, Jenkins noticed white particles raining down in the cobalt blue sky.
“I stood there with my hands in my pockets and thought, this is where I am going to die,’ adds Jenkins. “It was odd, but I was in total peace.”
Suddenly, the building stopped moving. He heard a woman say there had been an explosion in a mechanical room three floors up. Jenkins went to the closest stairway and saw hundreds of people heading down the stairs. He joined the mass of humanity taking one step at a time but trying to go faster. It would take 40 minutes to get down the stairway where bottled-necked, frightened people tried to do the same. He didn’t know a jet had struck the building.
Next, he saw a number of brave firemen coming up the stairs, the chief and his lieutenant. They fought their way up 30 floors on the stairway to heaven.
“The stairs started filling out with heavy smoke and the smell of jet fuel,” says Jenkins. “I thought I was going to die on those stairs. Then I found an office where the air was clear. I was hyperventilating and hoping to ride it out there so I could go back upstairs to retrieve my equipment. The Lord then showed me out to the stairway where I made a life and death decision to go for it.”
As water and jet fuel came raining down, Jenkins tried to pick up the pace amongst the slow moving herd of people, but the stair traffic was slow and heavy. He finally made it to the mezzanine level and knew he was clear. Once outside of the building, he looked to his right and saw a smoldering jet engine and the wing from an airplane as a sea of humanity poured out of the building.
As he searched for his team members (finally locating them all during the day), his eyes focused on the plane’s massive rip in the building. Worse, he watched a man jump off the building followed by a woman. He couldn’t watch any more suicides and got out of the location immediately. As he joined one team member to walk uptown, he heard news pouring out of everywhere. Next, he heard that the Pentagon was hit. As they got closer to the Empire State Building, Jenkins saw the World Trade Center in the distance damaged and filled with smoke. All of these images, especially the noise made by people jumping from the burning building and hitting the ground, are seared in his memory forever.
“Yes, I was lucky that day, but the truth is the terrorists tried to kill us all,” says Jenkins.
On an even stranger note, Jenkins later received a message from the World Trade Center police department who found his ID card in the rubble and sent it to him.
“That event was the most emotional thing that has ever happened to me,” adds Jenkins.
The impact on Jenkins was such that he was compelled and inspired to create a memorial wrap for his Mustang to commemorate his experience and those who were lost.
“We must never forget,” says Jenkins.
And, we never will.
(Lyn's note: Bob gave an extended talk about his 9/11 experience that Herbert recorded. Here is the link to that talk.)
Bob Jenkins' 9/11 Presentation-2019
https://player.vimeo.com/video/359925620
The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501 (c19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. The American Legion is a non-secular, non-political organization.
Save the Date
This is advance info on the AT&T 3 Miler Race that will take place in Carefree on November 5th to benefit veterans.
https://vimeo.com/679591967
Cave Creek Museum
Stamp Mill demonstrations and The Arizona Gold Mining Experience at the Cave Creek Museum
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done back in the day. And, plan to spend time exploring our exciting new The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which includes blacksmithing, a mine and gold panning.
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
Arizona Gold Mining Experience expands, adds mine shaft
A new exhibit has just opened at Cave Creek Museum’s Arizona Gold Mining Experience. The new mine shaft is a replica of a typical hard rock Arizona gold mine. To enhance the experience, lights flash and the earth shakes to replicate sequential dynamite explosions. Visitors will learn how the introduction of dynamite and compressed air rock drills increased a mine’s output, but also made it far more dangerous for Arizona miners at the time.
About the Experience
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience features the mine, a tram, a crusher and the 10-stamp mill as part of a 90-minute fascinating demonstration. The Arizona Gold Mining Experience runs the second Saturday of every month, October through May. 11 AM-12:45 PM in the museum lobby and admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; children under 12 are free. Visitors should plan on arriving early so they can purchase admission prior to the event. We encourage guests to purchase their tickets in advance by visiting them museum’s website at cavecreekmuseum.org to avoid waiting in line at the register.
Cave Creek Museum plans Miners’ Dinner
Public, members invited for demonstrations, dinner fund-raiser
Cave Creek Museum will host a Miners’ Dinner on March 22, 2022 from 4:30-8 PM.
The event, a major fund-raiser for the museum, honors the museum’s past and exciting future plans. Along with dinner catered by Phoenix Palate, the museum will have a silent auction and raffles. Guests can win a chance to ride in a hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. Raffle tickets are $25 each.
Guests arrive at 4:30 PM to check in and socialize, followed by demonstrations of the amazing Golden Reef Stamp Mill and blacksmithing at 5:15 PM. Dinner is served at 6 PM. In addition, the Cowgirls Historical Foundation Cowgirls and Mike Ewing and the Cowboy Balladeer will entertain.
The event is $75 per person. Dinner and raffle tickets can be purchased online at cavecreekmuseum.org, at the museum or by mailing a check to the museum at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331. Seating is limited to 150 persons so reserve early.
Cave Creek Museum Presents Fast and Fabulous
Cave Creek Museum Presents will feature a program entitled Fast & Fabulous on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 2-4 PM in the museum’s historic church.
Valerie Thompson is the world’s fastest female racer and 10x land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Hall of Fame as well as eight 300 MPH clubs and one 300 MPH club. She consistently is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 fastest motorcycle racers.
Racing the BUB 7 motorcycle streamliner during the 2028 Dry Lake Racers Australia (DLRA) Speed Week competition at Lake Gairdner, she set a new speed record off 32.8467 MPH to become Australia’s fastest female streamliner motorcycle racer. Days later, she experienced a horrific crash at more than 360 MPH during the World Speed Trails. Thompson walked away from the catastrophe that scattered wreckage for more than a mile.
Thompson has a busy 2022 as the designated rider for two motorcycle teams in addition to attempting new records on four wheels piloting the dual-engine Target 550 Streamliner owned by land speed racing legend Marlo Treit.
She began playing pickleball in February 2021 and fell in love with the sport. What started as a new fitness regime led to playing several a week, attending pickleball camps and professional lessons. After achieving 10 podium finish tournament medals in her first year, Thompson’s goals include earning a pro rating in addition to capturing two new speed records,
Thompson’s pickleball passion has generated enormous media interest resulting in cover and feature stories in USA Pickleball and front page news in the Wendover Times after a spirited game with city’s mayor in the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats.
Bob Jenkins' 9/11 Presentation-2019
https://player.vimeo.com/video/359925620
The American Legion, formed in 1919, supports and advocates on behalf of veterans, active military and their families. The 501 (c19) also supports the initiatives and programs of the American Legion while fostering patriotism and responsible citizenship. The American Legion is a non-secular, non-political organization.
Save the Date
This is advance info on the AT&T 3 Miler Race that will take place in Carefree on November 5th to benefit veterans.
https://vimeo.com/679591967
Cave Creek Museum
Stamp Mill demonstrations and The Arizona Gold Mining Experience at the Cave Creek Museum
“Cave Creek Museum is proud to feature Arizona’s mining history,” says Johnson. “Our historic stamp mill and tramway is from the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain and is the only one in Arizona within five miles of its original site. We want people to come and experience how gold mining was done back in the day. And, plan to spend time exploring our exciting new The Arizona Gold Mining Experience, which includes blacksmithing, a mine and gold panning.
The stamp mill will be operated on the second Saturday of each month during the museum’s 2022 season.
Arizona Gold Mining Experience expands, adds mine shaft
A new exhibit has just opened at Cave Creek Museum’s Arizona Gold Mining Experience. The new mine shaft is a replica of a typical hard rock Arizona gold mine. To enhance the experience, lights flash and the earth shakes to replicate sequential dynamite explosions. Visitors will learn how the introduction of dynamite and compressed air rock drills increased a mine’s output, but also made it far more dangerous for Arizona miners at the time.
About the Experience
The Arizona Gold Mining Experience features the mine, a tram, a crusher and the 10-stamp mill as part of a 90-minute fascinating demonstration. The Arizona Gold Mining Experience runs the second Saturday of every month, October through May. 11 AM-12:45 PM in the museum lobby and admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors; children under 12 are free. Visitors should plan on arriving early so they can purchase admission prior to the event. We encourage guests to purchase their tickets in advance by visiting them museum’s website at cavecreekmuseum.org to avoid waiting in line at the register.
Cave Creek Museum plans Miners’ Dinner
Public, members invited for demonstrations, dinner fund-raiser
Cave Creek Museum will host a Miners’ Dinner on March 22, 2022 from 4:30-8 PM.
The event, a major fund-raiser for the museum, honors the museum’s past and exciting future plans. Along with dinner catered by Phoenix Palate, the museum will have a silent auction and raffles. Guests can win a chance to ride in a hot air balloon with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co. Raffle tickets are $25 each.
Guests arrive at 4:30 PM to check in and socialize, followed by demonstrations of the amazing Golden Reef Stamp Mill and blacksmithing at 5:15 PM. Dinner is served at 6 PM. In addition, the Cowgirls Historical Foundation Cowgirls and Mike Ewing and the Cowboy Balladeer will entertain.
The event is $75 per person. Dinner and raffle tickets can be purchased online at cavecreekmuseum.org, at the museum or by mailing a check to the museum at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 85331. Seating is limited to 150 persons so reserve early.
Cave Creek Museum Presents Fast and Fabulous
Cave Creek Museum Presents will feature a program entitled Fast & Fabulous on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 2-4 PM in the museum’s historic church.
Valerie Thompson is the world’s fastest female racer and 10x land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Hall of Fame as well as eight 300 MPH clubs and one 300 MPH club. She consistently is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 fastest motorcycle racers.
Racing the BUB 7 motorcycle streamliner during the 2028 Dry Lake Racers Australia (DLRA) Speed Week competition at Lake Gairdner, she set a new speed record off 32.8467 MPH to become Australia’s fastest female streamliner motorcycle racer. Days later, she experienced a horrific crash at more than 360 MPH during the World Speed Trails. Thompson walked away from the catastrophe that scattered wreckage for more than a mile.
Thompson has a busy 2022 as the designated rider for two motorcycle teams in addition to attempting new records on four wheels piloting the dual-engine Target 550 Streamliner owned by land speed racing legend Marlo Treit.
She began playing pickleball in February 2021 and fell in love with the sport. What started as a new fitness regime led to playing several a week, attending pickleball camps and professional lessons. After achieving 10 podium finish tournament medals in her first year, Thompson’s goals include earning a pro rating in addition to capturing two new speed records,
Thompson’s pickleball passion has generated enormous media interest resulting in cover and feature stories in USA Pickleball and front page news in the Wendover Times after a spirited game with city’s mayor in the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats.
The 51-year-old museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District and the Cave Creek/Carefree foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek, Ariz., 480.488.2764. Open October through May.
Dear Edwina, JR.
Actors ages 6-13
Shows: March 18-27 at The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Black Box Theater
33606 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
THE STORY:
Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical.
Join the fun and follow the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Dear Edwina JR. provides a perfect opportunity to showcase many young performers with great parts for all!
Produced with licensing from Music Theatre International
Actors ages 6-13
Shows: March 18-27 at The Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, Black Box Theater
33606 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
THE STORY:
Dear Edwina JR. is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical.
Join the fun and follow the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Dear Edwina JR. provides a perfect opportunity to showcase many young performers with great parts for all!
Produced with licensing from Music Theatre International
UPSCALE SINGERS ARE ‘BROADWAY BOUND’ THIS SPRING
Upscale Singers, Scottsdale’s premier adult choir, will be back onstage this spring with three concerts, including its first matinee.
“Broadway Bound” will feature the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba at three locations. Two of the shows will include a full buffet dinner:
APRIL 3, HOLLAND CENTER THEATER, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths age 14 and under: Doors open at 1 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, show at 2 p.m.
APRIL 10, DESERT MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
APRIL 30, ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, Fenlon Hospitality Center, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar, raffle and silent auction; buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at upscalesingers.com.
The group was preparing “Broadway Bound” when the pandemic began in 2020, forcing the cancellation of live concerts until last year. Upscale Singers returned to the stage for two well-attended Christmas concerts, and now the singers finally get to share the fun music and choreography of their spring shows.
“We are an eager group,” director Margaret Watson said. “We wanted to perform this show two years ago, and now we’re able to go. It was fun two years ago, and it’s even more fun now.”
Of particular fun to audiences is the music selection. People young and old are familiar with Disney favorites “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin,” for example.
“Young people are going to love this show because they grew up on that music watching it on the animated film versions,” Watson said. “There are a couple of generations here that grew up on that music, and it’s great music.”
CALENDAR ITEM:
APRIL 3, 10, 30
UPSCALE SINGERS
Upscale Singers presents “Broadway Bound,” featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba, in three performances, including its first matinee. 2 p.m. April 3, The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths 14 and under; 5:30 p.m. April 10, Desert Mountain Golf Club, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.); 5:30 p.m. April 30, St. Patrick Catholic Community, Fenlon Hall, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.).
Upscale Singers, Scottsdale’s premier adult choir, will be back onstage this spring with three concerts, including its first matinee.
“Broadway Bound” will feature the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba at three locations. Two of the shows will include a full buffet dinner:
APRIL 3, HOLLAND CENTER THEATER, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths age 14 and under: Doors open at 1 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, show at 2 p.m.
APRIL 10, DESERT MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar and raffle, buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
APRIL 30, ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, Fenlon Hospitality Center, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for cash bar, raffle and silent auction; buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at upscalesingers.com.
The group was preparing “Broadway Bound” when the pandemic began in 2020, forcing the cancellation of live concerts until last year. Upscale Singers returned to the stage for two well-attended Christmas concerts, and now the singers finally get to share the fun music and choreography of their spring shows.
“We are an eager group,” director Margaret Watson said. “We wanted to perform this show two years ago, and now we’re able to go. It was fun two years ago, and it’s even more fun now.”
Of particular fun to audiences is the music selection. People young and old are familiar with Disney favorites “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin,” for example.
“Young people are going to love this show because they grew up on that music watching it on the animated film versions,” Watson said. “There are a couple of generations here that grew up on that music, and it’s great music.”
CALENDAR ITEM:
APRIL 3, 10, 30
UPSCALE SINGERS
Upscale Singers presents “Broadway Bound,” featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Disney, “Grease” and Abba, in three performances, including its first matinee. 2 p.m. April 3, The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, $30 for adults, $12 for youths 14 and under; 5:30 p.m. April 10, Desert Mountain Golf Club, Cochise-Geronimo Clubhouse, Scottsdale, $85 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.); 5:30 p.m. April 30, St. Patrick Catholic Community, Fenlon Hall, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, $55 (dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.).
