Dining Out: Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream 09/22/2010
ADRESSS: 45 N. Tegner St., Wickenburg. PHONE NUMBER: 928-684-3252. HOURS: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday. After-hours bookings are available. OWNERS: Tony and Pam Rovida. CUISINE: American, homemade ice cream and desserts. SEATS: 80. OPEN SINCE: The Rovidas purchased the store in August 2009. Chaparral has been serving the community for more than 30 years. WEBSITE: www.chaparral-icecream.com. SPECIALTY OF THE HOUSE: Hot fudge brownie sundae (secret family recipe brownies topped with homemade ice cream, hot fudge made from scratch, whipped cream and all the fixings); Jail Tree Cheese Steak Sandwich loaded with beef and fresh vegetables, smothered with homemade cheddar cheese or blue cheese sauce. POPULAR APPETIZER: Secret recipe homemade cheese ball, served with every sandwich and also served to share. The cheese ball has been something Pam Rovida has been making for years as a Thanksgiving tradition. During the couple’s first year of business, many customers purchased a cheese ball to take to family parties throughout the holiday season, she said. POPULAR LUNCH: Beef hot dog; Brawty Sandwich (hot bratwurst smothered with caramelized boysenberry onions) — “Messy, but worth it,” Pam Rovida said. POPULAR DINNER: Jail Tree Sandwich with a large garden salad, made with fresh, crisp lettuce, olives, cheese and homemade croutons. POPULAR DESSERT: Ice cream made in house, along with made-from-scratch chocolate, caramel, spicy cocoa and hot fudge sauces; sugar-free ice cream; brownie sundaes dished into one homemade waffle cone bowls; milkshakes; floats made with real sugar bottled sodas; malts; banana splits; homemade cookies; apple crisp and regular scoops; a new addition is the espresso milkshake. AVAILABLE FOR: Dine in, take out, catering, parties. “You are not limited to only our menu items when interested in catering or in-house parties,” Pam Rovida said. “We have catered spaghetti dinners for local fund-raisers, as well as appetizers and hors d’oeuvres for other events.” PRICE RANGE: $3-$7. WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: The family-owned and operated ice cream parlor had its official grand opening Oct. 24. The owners also plan to have a celebration this fall. Live music is offered during the winter months throughout the week and weekend. Visit the website for specific days as bands book the stage. Free wi-fi is available. Chaparral has a large parking area for tour buses, motor homes, large car/bike groups. Fund-raisers can be scheduled, with 20 percent of all food/ice cream purchases donated to the group on their fund-raiser day. The dining area is available to rent for weekly or monthly club meetings. Follow Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream on Twitter and become a friend on Facebook. UNIQUE TIDBITS: All menu items are made fresh to order. The caramelized boysenberry onions are a recipe the owners created themselves. The gift area is filled with items from local artists, as well as the owners’ family and friends. “We feature our daughter’s cookbook, ‘Our First Year,’ that she and her husband wrote during their first year of marriage,” Pam Rovida said. FUTURE PLANS: “Since purchasing Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream, we have worked very hard in turning the direction of the business around and providing a family friendly atmosphere with high-quality menu items,” Pam Rovida said. “It would be amazing to have Chaparral return to being an exciting and popular tourist attraction with vacationers and tour buses, including their favorite scoop of ice cream in all of their vacationing plans.” SLOGAN: “Serving Sodas, Sandwiches, Sundaes & Smiles.” Do you know of a great West Valley restaurant you’d like to see in our Dining Out feature? Let us know! Call Brittany Woodruff at 623-876-2527 or e-mail bwoodruff@yourwestvalley.com. http://yourwestvalley.com/entertainment/dining_out/article_1b64da34-c5a7-11df-a9a9-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=story 1 Comment Mine fundraiser successful, thanks to many 06/10/2010
The Vulture Mine Preservation and Restoration Association would like to thank everyone who attended the May 21 ice cream social fundraiser at Chaparral Ice Cream. We also appreciate the raffle items donated by the following businesses and individuals: Sunshine Mine and Gallery, Big O Tires, Tamara Thomas, Wayne Norton Photography, Lynn Downey, Twin Wheels Cafe, Travel Masters, Relax with Me Massage, Wickenburg Legends and Ghost Tours, and Burger King. The success of the event puts us one step closer to being able to save Henry Wickenburg’s 1863 gold mine, the cornerstone of the Town of Wickenburg’s history. Ernest McCollum VMPRA Fundraising Chairman Morristown --- The Wickenburg Sun http://www.wickenburgsun.com/articles/2010/06/09/opinions_letters/opinion04.txt This Week in Wickenburg History 06/10/2010
Excerpts taken from past issues of The Wickenburg Sun 70 years ago Meeting to combat ‘Fifth Column’ (Friday, June 14, 1940) Commander Ollie Iverson of the American Legion received the following letter from Gov. R.T. Jones this week: “Dear Mr. Iverson: In order to combat the so-called “Fifth Column” activities in Arizona, I am calling together the leaders of the various ex-service organizations and their auxiliaries. You have been selected to represent your community. “The initial meeting will be held in my office Friday, June 14 for the purpose of discussing ways and means of organizing defense units throughout the State of Arizona to work in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “I know that every loyal American is intensely interested in this important problem which has been brought to our attention so forcefully by the European conflict. “We need only to see the results of “Fifth Column’ activities in Belgium and Holland to realize the dangers that confront the United States if these subversive influences are allowed to grow.” 60 years ago Schools to have additional room (Thursday, June 9, 1950) Arrangements have been completed and work will start soon on the moving of three buildings from Municipal Airport to Wickenburg for use by the schools. One 20-by-80-foot building goes to the Elementary School, where it will be remodeled to serve as two classrooms. One building of 2,000 square feet will go to the high school to house the new home economics department. The third building, which has 2,000 square feet of floor space, also goes to the high school to house the vocational training shop. 50 years ago Wickenburg West model homes to open by July 1 (Friday, June 10, 1960) Two model homes in Wickenburg West, the town’s newest residential subdivision, are rapidly nearing completion and soon will be ready for public inspection. “We expect to have the model homes completed, landscaped and furnished ready for the formal opening not later than July 1,” said Bernard K. Barber, president of the Barber-Hale Development Corp. Access to the model homes, located at the northeast corner of the property near Yucca Drive, will be from the old Vulture Mine Road. All streets in the development are named for Indian tribes. The home designs, in keeping with their desert setting, are named for the flora of the region. The two models soon to be opened are called the Ocotillo and the Yucca. Other designs to be available are the Saguaro and the Palo Verde. 40 years ago Hassayampa River flood control on agenda (Thursday, June 11, 1970) Vito Giorgio of Wickenburg has announced a public meeting to consider channelization of the Hassayampa River will be held June 18 in Wickenburg Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to seek ways to stop shore erosion and flooding damage to properties along the river. Hassayampa River channelization is also one of the project measures approved by the Hohokam Resources Conservation and Development Area steering committee. 30 years ago Michelle Badowski finalist in Miss Teenager Pageant (Thursday, June 12, 1980) Miss Michelle Badowski, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Badowski of Wickenburg, has been selected to be a state finalist in the 1980 Miss United Teenager Pageant to be held June 20-22 at the Adams Hotel in Phoenix. Contestants from all across the state will compete for the title. All contestants are between the ages of 14 and 18 and must have at least a “B” average in school. They are requested to participate in the Volunteer Community Program of the Miss United Teenager Pageant, contributing at least eight hours of time to some worthwhile charity or civic work of their choice. Miss Badowski is sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. She is a student at Wickenburg High School, and her hobbies include photography, skiing and cheerleading. 20 years ago Chaparral plans move this weekend (Thursday, June 14, 1990) Affected by the move of the Wickenburg Gallery to the downtown area this summer, The Chaparral ice cream and bakery restaurant will move this weekend. But the move won’t take owners CL and Carol Ann Beard very far. They are moving across the street. On Saturday morning, the Beards will begin moving equipment from its present location just off the corner of Tegner and Apache streets to the building that formerly housed Western Auto. The Beards have owned The Chaparral for more than three years but were absentee owners for the first two years. 10 years ago Local lady leads cutting horse tour (Wednesday, June 7, 2000) Lee Ann Uthoff of Wickenburg and her registered quarter horse gelding, Badger’s Candy Man, are currently leading the nation in two National Cutting Horse Association classes, the $20,000 non-professional and $10,000 amateur. The Uthoff family has been involved in the cutting horse industry for 12 years, and Lee Ann Uthoff hopes to finish the year with two national championships. By the end of the current season, Uthoff and Badger will have hauled some 50,000 miles on the cutting horse tour and have shown in more than 60 shows. 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In August 2009, Tony and Pam Rovida took over a fading business and injected it with a fresh energy. The building was completely remodeled and the menu expanded. Everything is made from scratch, including the ice cream and the luxurious sauces that add extra zing to sundaes. Choose from 24 flavors at $3.50 for a single scoop or $4.50 for a double. Chocoholics will be wowed by the sassy richness of chocolate-brownie crunch. Close your eyes while downing the luscious lemon and you'll swear you're eating lemon cream pie. If you require more sustenance, there's a full menu of items, ranging from individual pizzas to hearty sandwiches. Just be sure to save room for dessert. Details: 45 N. Tegner St. 928-684-3252, chaparral-icecream.com. ------------------- by Roger Naylor - Jun. 4, 2010 06:03 PM Special for The Republic http://www.azcentral.com/travel/articles/2010/06/04/20100604arizona-ice-cream-shops0605.html -------------------- Slide show: Ice-cream shops around Arizona http://www.azcentral.com/travel/articles/2010/06/03/20100603arizona-ice-cream-slide-show.html Young Life party planned 05/13/2010
Wickenburg Young Life will hold an old-fashioned hot dog and ice cream party at Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream, 45 North Tegner this Sunday (May 16) from 1 to 6 p.m. Included in the event will be live music, a silent auction, and a whole lot of fun and fellowship. The event is a fundraiser for Young Life, which is an independent Christian youth organization serving the greater Wickenburg Area. For more than 60 years, Young life has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to kids. Young Life leaders in Wickenburg are investing time with teenagers to build lasting friendships and to help them consider the correct directions for their lives. Hot dogs will be $3 and the ice cream creations are numerous. All hot dog proceeds and 20 percent of all other food and ice cream sales will be donated to Young Life of Wickenburg. ARTICLE FROM THE WICKENBURG SUN http://www.wickenburgsun.com/articles/2010/05/12/around_town/town10.txt Scenic drive: Prescott to Wickenburg 05/09/2010
Scenic drive: Prescott to Wickenburg by John Stanley - Apr. 12, 2010 04:07 PM The Arizona Republic Sure, Prescott is a prime weekend destination for Valley residents, especially during the summer. But with the heavy traffic, the drive back home on Interstate 17 can be daunting. Why not try the back way? Arizona 89 winds south from Courthouse Plaza into Prescott National Forest. The two- lane road twists here and turns there, bending and meandering through stands of ponderosa pines. Much of the drive is pretty slow, but this trip is about fun, not drive time. Just a few miles south of town you pass through a badly burned area, a stark reminder of the 2002 Indian Fire. Shortly thereafter you drop out of the pines and pass through hillsides dotted with piñon and juniper. As your vistas expand, you'll see the impressive bulk of the Bradshaw Mountains to the southeast. Peeples Valley, nearly 30 miles south of Prescott, is a bucolic oasis of horse pasture and white fences, its open meadows ringed by rocky hills. The road hairpins down Yarnell Hill, about 35 miles from Prescott. Stop at the overlook part way down and look for the distinctive crag of Vulture Peak to the south, an unmistakable landmark just a few miles southwest of Wickenburg. Things to note along the drive: Whiskey Row: Montezuma Street, on the west side of Prescott's Courthouse Plaza, is lined with saloons and shops - mostly saloons - a reflection of the town's real-life, Wild West history. Drop by the Palace Bar for a tall, frosty sarsaparilla and admire the ornately craved, 1880s-era Brunswick bar that highly motivated cowboys hand carried out of the building during the 1900 fire that ravaged Prescott. Movie buffs might recognize the saloon from the 1972 movie Junior Bonner, starring Steve McQueen. Remember the bar fight? 120 S. Montezuma St. 928-541-1996 or www.historicpalace. com. Bradshaw Mountains: Named for the Bradshaw brothers - William, Ben and Ike (Isaac) - who came to the area in the 1860s, the mountains stretch nearly 40 miles south of Prescott and may be the most mineral- rich range in Arizona. You have good views of their western slopes once you break out of the trees on the first part of this drive. Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream: A traditional stop for those on their way to Laughlin or Las Vegas out of Phoenix, this is a great place for an ice-cream pick-me-up, especially in the summer. Try the Hassayampa Mud, a mocha pecan, or one of the other 30 or so flavors. 45 N. Tegner St., Wickenburg. 928-684-3252, www. chaparral-icecream.com. Editor: The Philippines mission team members wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser at Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream this past Sunday. We were blessed by the generosity of the many Wickenburg businesses who donated store items or gift certificates for the auction: Miners Creek, Copper State Cycles, Riata, K-9 Doggy Day Care, CVS Pharmacy, Stewart Hardware, Serenity Farms, Checker Auto, The Red Flower Barn, Silver Buckle Salon and Spa, Big O Tires, Chicken Noodle Caf/, Sizzling Wok, Ginny’s Vitamin Village, Wickenburg Oil, Del E. Webb Center, Cary’s Pizza, Wickenburg Community Hospital Fitness Center, Johnson’s Dry Goods, Wickenburg Tire, It’s a Bling Thing, Eco Car Wash, Arizona’s Computer Solution, Ace Hardware, Chaparral, DJ’s New Frontier, Serenity Farms, Qorri’s Restaurant, and Divine Design Studio. Thanks to everyone who came and ate spaghetti, bid on an item, or enjoyed the music and ice cream. We thank our church family at Community Alliance Church for their prayers and support. And a very, very special thank you to the owners of Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream - Tony and Pam Rovida - for providing their experience, wisdom, their facilities, great live music, and a kitchen boasting two marvelous cooks - Tony Rovida and Mike Brink - and of course the best ice cream in the world. All proceeds will be used to buy Bibles, VBS supplies, and medicine. God bless all of you! Mary Rose and the mission team Roger Rose, Roy Fegley, Ruth Fegley, Janet Sapwell, and Tyler Cowles ARTICLE FROM THE WICKENBURG SUN http://www.wickenburgsun.com/articles/2010/04/28/letters/letters03.txt Ice cream for mine - The Wickenburg Sun 05/09/2010
The Vulture Mine Preservation and Restoration Association’s no-host ice cream social and raffle fundraiser is planned for Friday, May 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe at 45 N. Tegner Street. A video of the Vulture Mine, including scenes inside the fabled glory hole, will be shown during the event. Raffle items include a modern art sculpture donated by Pete Incardona from the Sunrise Mine Gallery. The newly formed non-profit association’s goal is to stabilize, restore and maintain the historic buildings at Henry Wickenburg’s 1863 Vulture Gold Mine. For information, call Ernie at 232-9125. Also visit the Web site www.savevulturemine.org. ARTICLE FROM WICKENBURG SUN http://www.wickenburgsun.com/articles/2010/04/28/around_town/town11.txt Chaparral - In the Newspaper 09/08/2009
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