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Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inducts six legends
Serving the communities of Cave Creek and Carefree
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Museum building a Veterans Memory Garden BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
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he Cave Creek Museum revealed plans for a Veterans Memory Garden that will be part of its botanical garden. According to Evelyn Johnson, Cave Creek Museum executive director, a capital campaign will result in a beautiful, moving, respectful and memorable gathering place that veterans and visitors will want to share. “It’s in recognition of all who served and those who will serve,” Johnson said. “Cave Creek Museum wishes to create a quiet
space on our grounds for reflection by those who have fought for our country through the generations; thoughts on the lives changed by their actions; thoughts about serenity and peace provided by our great military; and thoughts on having days without destruction, turmoil and loss.” The garden will have six sections — one for each branch of the military — indicated by flags. In the center, Cave Creek veterans and the unknown fallen will be honored. Desert flora, flags and other thoughtful elements will weave through the garden. The
museum will work with community partners to bring the project to life. The project was inspired by May’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery. That memorial was created in 1921 as a people’s memorial to honor the unknown American fallen service members who have not been identified. “This amazing garden will be created in honor of veterans,” Johnson said. “Veterans Memory Garden will be a dignified, peace-
see GARDEN page 4
Town council OKs food bank relocation
FEATURES......... 14
Hidden in the Hills returns to the North Valley
YOUTH.............. 21
Inspiration Mountain plans expansion
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BY SUMMER AGUIRRE Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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he Cave Creek Town Council unanimously approved ground and premise lease agreements between the town and the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center at a Nov. 9 meeting. The lease approval will allow for the food bank’s main Cave Creek facility at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive to relocate to property on the Wastewater Treatment Plant site on Carefree Highway, according to agenda documents. Driven by the increasing difficulty and costs to meet food assistance needs in North Valley, the facility’s relocation will enable the food bank to better serve its community. “The need is so great, and we are not able
to keep up with the intake of food and bringing it out to meet that need,” said Leigh Zydonik, Foothills Food Bank executive director in a phone interview. “So, we are looking at expanding our warehouse facility to meet a greater need within the community.” The project is in its preliminary phase, so a moving date has not been announced. However, Zydonik estimates that it would take between 15 months to two years to construct the facility. The new facility will occupy double the size of the current warehouse space, allowing for more efficient methods of collecting, packing and distributing food. The larger premises will also address challenges with fewer donations,
see FOOD BANK page 4
Leigh Zydonik said the Foothills Food Bank is looking to expand. (Submitted)
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