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“No one had been in there for decades. We found horseshoes, saddle parts, stirrups, and worn leather items. We put the material in a milk crate and gave it to Dick Bailey.” “We then repaired the stone of the Line Shack. It was made partly of Malapai stone, which is part volcanic, part iron,” Dixon concluded. “It was built to last… which it did.”
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The origin of the Cookie Shack name is more recent.
One of the best explanations for the moniker comes from Joc Jacquay, former Forest Highlands’ Board member and chair of multiple committees. “The oatmeal raisin cookies were the best cookies God ever put on this Earth,” exclaimed Jacquay, a member from 2008 to 2020.“And…back in the early years, they were free!” But the research into finding the chef who created the famous recipe has not yet identified the baker of the most famous cookies. While the search continues, there is some concern about what the future holds for the Cookie Shack / Stonehouse. “The rock structure has historical value,” maintains Mark Thomas, CCM, Food & Beverage Director.“It has a very nice setting, has picnic tables, surrounding trees and landscape. Residents come by to enjoy the community. There are kids who ride their bikes there. They come with their friends to stop for candy, snacks and maybe a beverage,” shared Thomas, a 27-year staff member of Forest Highlands. “There are dog walkers who stop to get water for their pets from the dishes left out by the staff. It is more than just a halfway house for golfers,” offered Thomas, who started his career when he was an NAU student. “The building has had several renovations over the years, but has maintained its original foundation. My hope is we can continue to maintain the rock structure and the community feel there.” The author agrees with Mark Thomas’ assessment and maybe with some luck the individual who created the original recipe is found and the famous oatmeal raisin cookies could have a second life.
We have expanded our outdoor seating at the Meadow and are now able to seat more tables outside. Make your reservation and enjoy eating outdoors!
William Godfrey is an author, biographer and golf historian. He and his wife, Wendy Huck Godfrey, became Forest Highlands Members in May 2021. He can be reached at willgodd@gmail.com or by cellphone at 602-750-1468.
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