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Official Investigation Crimps Panel Supplies for U.S. Solar Industry But savvy customers can still get a good deal.

By Erick O’Donnell We reported just last October about the economic rain clouds looming over the American clean energy movement as inflation threatened rising costs for solar companies and their customers.

Well, when it rains, it really does pour. Now a government investigation into alleged tariff circumvention by Chinese panel manufacturers is inflicting severe supply disruptions on American solar installers, threatening to curtail the nation’s clean energy transition. A survey of 200 American solar companies by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) found that 74 percent have had orders canceled in the wake of the investigation.

“This is the biggest threat I’ve seen in my 15 years in the solar industry,” said John Smirnow, general counsel and chief marketing strategist for the SEIA. The inquiry was launched by the Department of Commerce in response to a complaint filed in February by Auxin Solar, which alleged that various panel exporters in Southeast Asian countries were owned

by Chinese companies and were being used to bypass tariffs set up by the Trump administration.

Val Berechet, co-founder and CEO of Arizona-based installer SunSolar Solutions, predicted that some companies will go out of business after being caught unprepared. A reliable source told Berechet that a “major manufacturer” had just canceled a 100-megawatt order of panels and raised prices 20 percent on its remaining stock. The price of a certain panel used by SunSolar has gone up 62 percent since last April.

“It’s insane,” Berechet said.

Not that he’s sweating it. SunSolar has spent the past few months carefully preparing to thrive in an environment marked by severe

disruption, leveraging long-established industry relationships to boost the company’s panel inventory and thereby build a buffer against supply shocks, Berechet said. The company is also taking care not to commit to projects for which the availability of materials is not certain, he said.

“From our end, it’s all about being informed and being on top of it,” Berechet said. “It’s about having plans so we can deliver to customers.”

“I do feel confident in our ability to get through this challenging time,” he added.

Berechet foresees severe trouble for companies that are not as prepared as SunSolar.

“People who are not prepared, not on top of this, will absolutely be blindsided,” he said.

For homeowners thinking about going solar, the recent supply shock only increases the urgency of the decision. Panel prices have been steadily creeping up because of general supply-chain issues, and Berechet predicts significant and durable increases in ultimate project costs. For example, a rooftop-installation project making use of the panels that cost 62 percent more this year will ultimately cost the customer about 20 percent more than before.

The rush by customers to take advantage of today’s lower prices will only jack up the pressure on stragglers to commit.

“There’s a ton of demand and limited supply,” Berechet said. “And demand will only increase, given this.”

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Arizona Restaurant Week Delights Diners with 10 Days of Culinary Exploration Popular Dining Event Is Back From May 20-29

By Molly Cerreta Smith Photos Courtesy of Timothy Fox Photography LET THE DINING BEGIN! The Arizona Restaurant Association’s most anticipated event of the season is almost here. The 2022 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week, 10 days of dining deliciousness, begins Friday, May 20 and runs through Sunday, May 29. During this event, diners can enjoy incredible deals and new creative menus at some of the hottest fine dining establishments in the state as well as at restaurants that remain among the Valley’s best hidden gems.

Spring Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) offers specific three-course menus at participating restaurants throughout the state. During this time, many chefs take the opportunity to create specialty dishes that aren’t generally on their menu, using seasonal and hard-to-find or on-trend ingredients to provide guests with a truly memorable dining experience.

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and limited supplies, the Arizona Restaurant Association added an additional price point last year to help offset the rising industry costs. The three price points still present the state’s dining community with the most delicious way to explore Arizona’s culinary scene for a great deal while allowing restaurants greater range to provide diners with an even more elevated dining experience.

The three price points on ARW menus are $33, $44 or $55 per person, and even per couple in some instances.

Restaurants also may opt to feature wine pairings for each course at an additional cost. With the various price points and wine pairing options, there are many ways that diners can customize their ARW experiences to suit their preferences.

“Arizona Restaurant Week serves as a time to showcase the state’s culinary breadth and highlight the talent of chefdriven establishments while giving diners an opportunity to try new menus for a great deal,” says Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve

Chucri. “With dine-in and take-out options and a variety of dining choices including high-end and independently owned best-kept secrets, we encourage diners to use Arizona Restaurant Week as an opportunity to support the industry while enjoying an incredible meal.”

The Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) has been presenting Arizona Restaurant Week for more than 15 years. As an advocate for the hospitality industry, the ARA works diligently to support the industry and present opportunities to help promote the restaurants around the state that contribute vibrantly to the state’s economy as well as its diverse dining scene.

Since COVID-19 and the subsequent labor, food and supply shortages, rising prices and massive inflation, the restaurant industry has faced multiple challenges over the past few years.

The ARA has responded quickly to each challenge, modifying Arizona Restaurant Week to provide take-out options at the height of restaurant dine-

in closures and evolving the program again with additional price points to help restaurants continue to provide an incredible dining experience while recognizing the vast price hikes they are facing.

That’s why it’s more important than ever for the local dining community and the culinary curious to get out and support Arizona’s restaurants. And ARW provides an ideal opportunity to get a true taste of each restaurant at a significant discount.

“Throughout the pandemic, the state’s culinary community continued to show support in any way they could, even in modified ways,” says Chucri. “Our industry could not continue without the support of our loyal diners; we are so grateful for everyone that dines out and joins us during Arizona Restaurant Week.”

A complete list of Spring Arizona Restaurant Week participants and their menus is available on at arizonarestaurantweek.com.

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An Update on the Ashler Hills Neighborhood Park Project THE ASHLER HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECT HAS BEEN A HOT TOPIC IN SCOTTSDALE NORTH FOR YEARS. We recently talked to Nick Molinari, Scottsdale Parks & Recreation’s director, to learn about the latest developments.

Based on feedback received during the first open house, an exercise course was added to the walking path, improvements and shade were added to the pickleball courts, and additional details were provided about the lighting plan. The design team will look over feedback from the second virtual open house and evaluate options.

Scottsdale North News (SNN): What is the latest news on the park project?

Molinari: The planning process for Ashler Hills Neighborhood Park is underway and the city of Scottsdale recently completed a second virtual public open house process to solicit further feedback on updated design elements in the park site plan.

SNN: What are the next steps in the process?

Molinari: The project will now move into the structured planning process and public meetings will soon be scheduled with the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Development Review Board, the Planning Commission, and, ultimately, Scottsdale City Council. At

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this point those meeting dates have not been established, but the project team is working to establish a timeline as soon as possible.

SNN: What is the background on this project?

Molinari: The Ashler Hills Neighborhood Park project was included in Scottsdale’s 2019 Bond Election, which was approved by voters in November of 2019. The project was titled “Build a 17-Acre Neighborhood Park at Ashler Hills and 74th Way (Whisper Rock).”

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The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show Returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale Support Local and Shop for the Latest Home Improvement, Décor, Design and More May 6-8 Photos Courtesy of The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show THE MARICOPA COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW, THE LARGEST HOME SHOW IN THE SOUTHWEST, RETURNS TO WESTWORLD OF SCOTTSDALE FRIDAY, MAY 6 THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 8, AND WILL FEATURE FREE CRAFTS FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHER’S DAY. Discover the joy of a dream closet and get the chance to walk away with a free pair of designer shoes to add to your own collection. Be sure to check out the hundreds of home improvement inspirations from local businesses, artisans, and companies all in one location for three days.

“For the first time at the Home Show we’re having two handmade headquarters,” says Katie Jones, show manager. “It’s Mother’s Day weekend and we thought it’d be special to include mom and me activities.”

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• Handmade Headquarters: Sign up for free makeand-take arts and crafts.

• Education: Enjoy DIY demos and educational seminars all weekend long.

• Design Your Own Backyard: Free landscape consultation and take-home design with landscaping professionals (a value of $350). Don’t forget to bring your existing backyard pictures and measurements.

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• Backyard Safety: Learn how to prepare you and your yard for the playset that is perfect for your family!

The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show takes place May 6-8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at WestWorld of Scottsdale, located at 116601 N. Pima Road. Admission prices vary. For more information, call 602-485-1691 or visit MChomeshows.com.

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Wildland Fire Fuel Mitigation Continues in North Scottsdale

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AS THE WILDFIRE SEASON APPROACHES, THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE IS CONTINUING FIRE/FUEL MITIGATION PROJECTS IN AND AROUND THE NORTH SCOTTSDALE AREA. The city continues to work in cooperation with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Arizona State Land Department, and the U.S.D.A. Tonto National Forest. Scottsdale Preserve and Scottsdale Fire Department staff are also coordinating with adjacent communities, Maricopa County, adjacent cities, and other Scottsdale City departments in these efforts, including Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Sanitation, and Field Services.

The purpose of this work is to reduce fire/fuels in strategically targeted areas to reduce the threat of wildfires starting, and to provide defensible spaces that can slow the spread of a fire. Attention is being focused along roadway edges in and around the Preserve, School Trust Lands, and key alignments within the Preserve that function as fuel breaks to stop or slow the forward movement of potential wildfires.

HERE ARE SOME RECENT PROJECTS THAT THE CITY HAS COMPLETED TO HELP WILDLIFE FIRE FUEL MITIGATION: Rio Verde Drive Fuel Management Project: Contractors working on behalf of the city of Scottsdale conducted a

vegetation thinning project on the north side of Rio Verde Drive from 122nd Street to 136th Street, and on the south side of Rio Verde Drive from 122nd Street to 128th Street. Crews removed annual grasses, thinned the density of shrubs, and removed the lower branches on some trees to alleviate ladder fuels. This work reduced the threat of a fire starting and/or spreading north or south into the Preserve. Similar work was done by the same crews last year on the west side of 136th Street from Rio Verde Drive to the Tonto National Forest Boundary.

Arizona State Land Department (School Trust Lands) Project 1: Contractors working on behalf of the city of Scottsdale conducted a vegetation thinning project in the square of Dynamite Boulevard and Pima, Jomax and Hayden roads. Crews removed annual grasses, thinned the density of shrubs, and removed the lower branches on some trees to alleviate ladder fuels. This work will reduce the threat of a fire starting and/or spreading outside of the state of Arizona lands. Similar work was done in 2019 and 2020 on the east side of North Pima Road between E. Dynamite and Legends Trail Parkway.

Jomax Road over to 90th Street. Crews removed annual grasses, thinning the density of shrubs, and removing the lower branches on some trees to alleviate ladder fuels. This work will reduce the threat of a fire starting and/or spreading outside of the state of Arizona lands. Similar work was done in 2019 and 2020 on the east side of North Pima Road between Dynamite and Legends Trail Parkway.

between East Jomax Road and I-101 (approximately 4.5 miles). Crews removed annual grasses, heavy dead and down fuels, thinned the density of shrubs, and removed the lower branches on some trees to remove ladder fuels and reduce crown fire potential. This work will reduce the threat of a fire starting and/or spreading outside of the state of Arizona Lands into the wildland urban interface.

Arizona State Land Department (School Trust Lands) Project 3: Just completed on May 1, contractors working on behalf of the city of Scottsdale conducted a vegetation thinning project on the west side of Scottsdale Road

Residents can help these efforts by reducing fuels appropriately on their property. To learn more about how to reduce wildfires around your home and neighborhood, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/fire/ wild-fire-prevention.

Arizona State Land Department (School Trust Lands) Project 2: City contractors conducted a vegetation thinning project on the west side of North Pima Road from Dynamite Boulevard to

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Learn About U.S. History at Cave Creek Museum THIS MONTH, CAVE CREEK MUSEUM IS HOSTING TWO PATRIOTIC THEMED EVENTS TO HELP LOCALS LEARN MORE ABOUT AMERICAN HISTORY AND HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY.

CELEBRATE THE U.S.A. ON MAY 15 Cave Creek Museum will present a Kiwanis-sponsored event, Celebrate the U.S.A., on May 15, from 2-4 p.m.

Visitors will enjoy patriotic-themed activities to focus on historical events and figures celebrating such holidays as Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, and more. This event is free to the public.

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These events take place at the Cave Creek Museum, located at 6140 E. Skyline Drive in Cave Creek. To learn more, visit cavecreekmuseum. org or call 480-488-2764.

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Help Scottsdale’s Most Vulnerable Residents Beat the Heat This Summer

By Ethan Kispert EVERY SUMMER, THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE BRINGS RELIEF TO LOW INCOME, HOMEBOUND AND ISOLATED SENIORS THROUGH ITS BEAT THE HEAT PROGRAM. Like in years past, the city is reaching out to local community members to help it continue to support some of Scottsdale’s most vulnerable residents.

“We just want to make sure that they’re healthy and that they have enough items for the summertime,” says Anya Wright, a human services representative at the Via Linda Senior Center. To help, locals can donate a range of items.

Accepted Items: • Reusable water bottles • Drinks (bottled water, Ensure/Boost regular and sugar-free, Gatorade, Propel) • Nutritional supplements • Healthy store-bought snacks that are

individually wrapped (pretzels, raisins, crackers, trail mix, protein bars) • Toilet paper • Tissue • Paper towels • Shampoo • Conditioner • Bodywash • Toothbrushes • Toothpaste • Soap • Hand sanitizer • Small fans • Chapstick • Deodorant • Lotion • Sunscreen • Book of forever stamps • $35 Fry’s gift cards Any senior who enrolls in the program will be visited by the city’s human services staff that will provide them with a care package.

Each package will consist of a reusable bag, drinks, snacks, toiletries, note pads, pens, a book of stamps, and a $35 Fry’s gift card.

Staff with the city of Scottsdale will coordinate getting the donations to whoever needs them and assisting them with other needs that may arise.

“Your donation will truly make a difference that has a lasting impact,” says Jennifer Murphy, a human services supervisor with the city of Scottsdale.

“Items donated are delivered by caring staff that complete a brief assessment to determine any additional needs. The smiles of appreciation from our senior participants are priceless.”

Anyone who wishes to come and drop a donation off can go to the Via Linda Senior Center, located at 10440 E. Via Linda. The drop-off center will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and items will be accepted through May 27.

The group is also accepting monetary donations, which they note is the most helpful. Checks can be made

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This Show, which kicks off at the start of Pride Month, also marks AZ Wedding Show’s inaugural partnership with LGBT Weddings to provide a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees’ dreams no matter who they are or who they love. With the help of LGBT Weddings’ stamp-ofapproval vendor badges, the Wedding Show is creating an environment where members of the LGBTQ+ community can rest assured that they’ll have open and comfortable conversations with vendors and even find vendors that specialize in LGBTQ weddings.

“This year there will be an estimated 2.6 million weddings across the U.S. – the most since 1984 – and with such a huge influx of celebrations, it’s best to get started planning now,” says Arizona Wedding Show Manager Stephanie Gatzionis. “The Show has everything couples need to prepare for their wedding, but beyond that, the Show is an incredibly fun and energetic event. The decorative vendor booths, free samples and fashion shows make the Arizona Wedding Show a must-attend event.” myhyperlocalnews.com

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City News The MIM Music Theater Announces Summer 2022 Concert Series Tickets Now Available For Popular Annual Music Series Photos Courtesy of The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) THE MIM (MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM) MUSIC THEATER RECENTLY ANNOUNCED ITS SUMMER 2022 CONCERT SERIES, WITH TICKETS NOW ON SALE. The new series, which runs now through September, includes more than 30 concerts spanning multiple genres and featuring artists from around the world.

This season’s highlights include Grammy-winning jazz-fusion bassist Stanley Clarke; David Bromberg, a master of the guitar, fiddle, dobro, and mandolin; Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and Pandit Subhen Chatterjee, two renowned ambassadors for Indian music and culture; and singer-songwriter Kathy Mattea, who has twice been named Female Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Association.

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welcomes several artists who will perform at the MIM Music Theater for the first time. New artists include the Cowboy Junkies, one of the most unique and enduring bands in alternative roots music; Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca; Emily Wells, whose songs bridge pop and chamber music; and the Brennen Leigh Trio, led by a singer-songwriter inspired by Western swing.

Concertgoers can also look forward to the return of several favorites to the MIM Music Theater, including Grammy and Tony Award–winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater; the Villalobos Brothers, a leading contemporary Mexican ensemble; captivating storyteller and singersongwriter Joe Purdy; River Whyless; and Robbie Fulks, a noted alternative country singer-songwriter currently leading a bluegrass trio.

The MIM Music Theater presents nearly 300 concerts each year, and more than

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“When you look at the MIM Music Theater, perhaps more so than any other theater in Phoenix, we have programming that isn’t just robust—it’s music of incredible quality that spans the entire world,” says Patrick Murphy, MIM Music Theater manager.

The 2022 Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Sanderson Lincoln.

Additional artists will be added to the lineup throughout the season. To receive the latest announcements from the MIM Music Theater, visit MIM.org and sign up for concert newsletters. Tickets can be purchased on the website as well.

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Live Music and the Latest News at Desert Ridge Marketplace Information Courtesy of Desert Ridge Marketplace Photos Courtesy of Desert Ridge Marketplace and Featured Musicians EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 6-9 P.M. ALL MONTH LONG, CATCH LIVE MUSIC AT THE DISTRICT STAGE AT DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE. Sing and dance along to a mix of genres every week as Desert Ridge offers a wide range of musical talent for everyone to enjoy.

MAY 6: COME BACK BUDDY Come Back Buddy is a three-piece rock and roll band inspired by the legendary Buddy Holly and the Crickets.

The trio’s repertoire includes the music of many artists from the 50s, including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson, and of course, Buddy Holly.

MAY 7: THE BLACK HOLE The Black Hole is a dynamic blues trio. They have played over 3,000 shows in 35 countries!

MAY 13: KURTIS ADAIR Kurtis Adair is a singer-songwriter hailing from Yuma.

He puts on solo performances and works with various

groups across the Southwest specializing in alternative, rock, folk, Americana, pop, blues, and country music.

MAY 14: MT AND THE STREAMLINERS MT and the Streamliners are a rock and blues group showcasing music from Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, and more.

MAY 20: GAVIN TOREL Gavin Torel is a young singer, songwriter, and multiinstrumentalist of all genres. He regularly performs at various locations across the state.

MAY 21: NEW PHILOSOPHY The popular music of New Philosophy blends elements of rock, folk, and jazz.

MAY 27: BROGAN BOYD Brogan Boyd is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose soulful music carries a message of love and hope.

MAY 28: BRADY LILLIE Brady Lillie’s guitar and vocal prowess, mixed with an outstanding variety of cover music, brings you right where you want to be – enjoying excellent music played with passion.

Desert Ridge Marketplace is located at 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard. For more information on these performances, visit shopdesertridge.com/event.

MUST-KNOW NEWS FROM DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE • Searching for a snap-worthy Mother’s Day photo booth? This Mother’s Day, Desert Ridge Marketplace will create a stunning photo backdrop full of beautiful flowers for the perfect Insta-worthy shot to honor Mom. • New tenants opening this month include Sid’s Garage (May 15) and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (May 28).

• Soap du Jour is doubling their square footage and relocating to an all-new location inside The District.

• Nordstrom Rack is expected to join the center this fall. More details are in the works!

• As the weather warms up, the Splash Pad is open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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City News

“Unapologetically Enough”

A Local Writer Releases Her Debut Novel on May 24 Images Courtesy of Carrie Severson WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ENOUGH? For years, local entrepreneur and writer Carrie Severson struggled with her own enoughness.

Shining the light of love on both the good and the bad of that process, Severson shares her soul quest and how she learned to navigate her own enoughness. With honesty, tenderness, and vulnerability, she taps into a powerful shared reality, illuminating the experiences so many women go through as they, too, struggle to define success and self-love.

Like so many women, she constantly questioned if she was thin enough, wealthy enough, young enough, or fertile enough.

But instead of finding answers, she ended up battling professional and personal burnout by the time she was 35. Once she had a grip on her happiness again, she put her full attention on her love life. As a single woman, without her own children, she decided to create a Plan B and a Plan C for herself.

“Unapologetically Enough” is a raw, relatable story of what happens when one woman stops questioning everything about herself and her life and starts questioning what her life could be like if she accepted herself as enough.

After two failed rounds of IVF, and many bad dates, she finally came to the realization that to feel like she was enough, she had to heal herself and create massive change in her life.

“Unapologetically Enough” is available for pre-order anywhere books are sold and will be released on May 24. For more information, visit unapologeticallyenough. com.

Complete with exercises to help readers redefine their own thoughts about success and self-love, this memoir was written to inspire and support women on their own journeys of self-discovery.

“For the Love of Story” To Inspire Locals on May 7

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NANCY GUTFREUND, A LOCAL DIRECTOR AND WRITER, WILL PRESENT A SHOW OF ARIZONA WRITERS READING THEIR TRUE LIFE, PERSONAL STORIES CALLED “FOR THE LOVE OF STORY” ON SATURDAY, MAY 7, AT 4 P.M. The show will be performed at the outdoor Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in the Carefree Desert Gardens, located at 101 Easy Street in Carefree.

“The show is designed to create empathy, engagement and fun, which is so needed in our present time.”

“For the Love of Story” showcases an array of humorous, poignant, and inspiring personal stories by local authors. These writers are all ages—from accomplished published authors to first time writers. Stories include adventures of flying carpets in Istanbul, a young girl overcoming her first heart break, moving to Arizona with a Jewish immigrant father, a hysterical story of an Alaskan dog musher, and more.

Gutfreund says that she has participated in similar shows and is excited to bring this venue where people can experience the richness of writing and sharing their authentic, personal stories to the North Valley community. Her background includes a degree in theater from UCLA, studying acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, and a lifetime of community theatre performances.

“I believe that telling our stories brings our community together in a personal and entertaining way,” Gutfreund says.

Admission to this event is free but donations are welcome. E-mail ngmft@aol.com to learn more.

“Telling personal stories is a tradition that spans across the world,” she adds. “There is a renaissance of this time-honored art form from The Moth Radio Hour and Story Corps to other venues across the country.”

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Kids’ Corner

Summer Water Safety STAY COOL AND SAFE WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS

By Jill Frier

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ummer is fast approaching and, unfortunately for the Valley of the Sun, so is accidental drowning season. City resources, state agencies, and first responders come out in droves this time of year cautioning parents to “Watch Your Kids Around Water.” Sadly, drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children under age four in Arizona.

While most children drown in their own pools, other water sources can also be dangerous, including lakes, canals, buckets, toilets, bathtubs, and ponds. Anyone who cares for children should be aware of the potential dangers and possible tragedies of drowning. Here are some safety tips to help you keep your kids safe around water as the weather warms up and pools become more attractive to children everywhere.

PREVENTING DROWNING In addition to teaching kids how to swim, the best way to prevent drowning is to watch kids when they are in or around water – without distractions. Put the cell phone or the iPad down and be sure to always keep children within reach of an adult. Never leave a child alone around a

water source. It only takes two inches of water and a few seconds to drown.

OTHER WAYS TO PREVENT DROWNING: • Use an approved barrier to separate the pool from the house.

• Keep large objects that kids can climb on, like tables, chairs, large toys, or ladders away from pool fences.

• Teach your children to always ask for permission to go near the water so they develop quality water safety habits at an early age.

• Don’t allow kids to play in the pool area and don’t store toys near the pool.

• Don’t allow anyone to swim alone – always swim with a buddy.

• Drink plenty of water, even if you aren’t thirsty, and avoid alcohol to prevent dehydration.

• Keep life-saving devices like hooks, poles, or flotation devices near the pool and readily available.

• Always have a designated child watcher whenever kids are near a pool or water source and take the kids with you when you leave the area.

• If a child is missing, check the water first because every second counts to prevent drowning.

• Make sure everyone in your family, children and adults, learn to swim.

• Don’t forget the non-pool areas, too. Be sure to empty all tubs, buckets, containers, and kiddie pools immediately after you use them. Store containers upside down so they don’t collect water and keep toilet lids shut and doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed.

HELPING SOMEONE IN DANGER Do you know what to do in an emergency? Accidents are unexpected, which is why it is always a good idea to learn CPR and basic water rescue skills.

You never know when you may need to step in and save someone’s life, whether a child or an adult.

THE MAIN STEPS TO REMEMBER IF YOU FIND SOMEONE IN TROUBLE IN A WATER EMERGENCY ARE: 1. Yell for help and pull the person out of the water.

2. Call 9-1-1 immediately and stay on the line with the operator for instructions.

3. Begin CPR, if you know it.

4. If you are not trained, follow the instructions from the 9-1-1 operator until help arrives.

Plan ahead and prepare yourself to know what to do in an emergency, because learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a life.

LEARNING TO SWIM One of the most important things you can do to keep your kids safe around water is to teach them to swim. Swimming lessons not only teach kids how to swim when they are in the water, they also teach kids to respect the potential dangers of the water and the rules for being safe around a pool. Get your kids familiar with water, comfortable with the rules for a swimming pool, and respectful of the dangers that come with drowning.

There are many options for swimming lessons and a range of prices, times, and locations. You can sign them up for private or group swimming lessons at one of the many swim schools in town or go to a city pool or nonprofit community center.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our almost year-round sunshine by the swimming pool, lake, or pond. Water is a great way to cool off and have fun but take steps to be safe and prevent accidents or drowning while you splash around.

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Hello Neighbor!

HI, MY NAME IS... Jennifer Muff, ARNP, owner and practitioner at Moxi Medical Associates (moximedicalassociates.com).

receivable, and more. I also try to get time with family and friends.

times I watch this movie I always laugh.

Laughter is the best medicine.

MY FAMILY IS… busy! My three children live in Iowa along with my grandchildren, who are twins. I also have another grandson coming into this world who is due on June 2. I travel to Iowa every month to see my children and grandchildren as well as see patients at my practice located there. This keeps me very busy, but I would not change it for anything! I also have some family here in Arizona that I love to also spend time with.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… A coroner until my grandfather passed away in my early 20s; that was really the first death I had dealt with.

I feel things worked out for the best though as I love what I do.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… My dog Louie, who is a toy Schnauzer. He loves to snuggle, which is so calming to me after my workday.

I’VE LIVED IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE FOR FOUR YEARS AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… I have everything I need near me—shopping for retail therapy, great restaurants, entertainment, and the Tonto National Forest. We have the best of both worlds with having entertainment, dining, and nature nearby.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY… “Bridesmaids.” No matter how many

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… Successfully juggling my workday! I manage my own practice, Moxi Medical Associates, and have an office staff of two, so there are always things to do. This typically includes patient visits, charting, billing, phlebotomy, marketing, accounts 16 • May 2022 • SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… Any Stevie Nicks’ song.

THE PEOPLE WHO MOTIVATE ME ARE… My children and family, my boyfriend, and my patients. They all encourage be to be better and to try my best every day.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… Watching my twin grandchildren dance to “Hot Potato” by the Wiggles.

THE PERFECT DAY… Would include sleeping in, coffee outside on the patio, out to eat for lunch, reading time, spending time with my grandkids and children, then watching TV in bed while relaxing.

MY LIFE IS… Full. I have great family and friends who bring me joy and happiness. My professional life is very rewarding as well.

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… Being able to travel to Europe to complete the trip I planned right before the pandemic! It is all about experiencing diverse cultures and foods. Best of all, I love traveling with my family.

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Real Estate

A Huge Opportunity for Homes With Warts

By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker

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n my over 30-year real estate career I have never seen such a great opportunity to cash in a home with a wart.

If you have one you should really consider selling now.

We should begin by defining what a home with a wart is. In a home, a wart is an attribute that a portion of the market would find unappealing and hurt the home’s marketability. Having a wart could be as simple as that your home has poor lighting, a dysfunctional kitchen layout or design, insufficient storage, small bedrooms, not enough baths, or poor curb appeal. These are just a few minor examples of warts where you have little control.

Some warts where you do have control are the plaster on your pool is damaged and the water is no longer in it. You have mismatched or unsightly floors or you need a new roof or HVAC system. Some of the bigger wart examples are your house faces, backs, or sides a busy street; your house is near an airport with planes taking off and landing right over your backyard; or your home is close to major power lines. In a typical market any or all these impairments will result in a lower selling price.

Occasionally, way less.

The reason is because, when buyers have hundreds of other homes to choose from, they can become very picky.

Sometimes to a fault. During times of high inventory buyers may look for reasons to exclude your home.

HOW MUCH OF A PENALTY? In the extremes, my experience is that backing or siding to a busy street can be as much as a 25% discount.

Buyers feel that a new roof can cost $40,000 to $50,000 in Scottsdale North so they might value the home $100,000 lower for the inconvenience. Power lines can be a 10% to 20% hit depending on their size and proximity. If your house suffers these challenges, and the investment is important to you, you really should consider selling now.

The incredible market we are in now creates a once-ina-lifetime opportunity. A market with a demand that is five to ten times higher than the supply changes the normal dynamics. Impairments suddenly matter less and, in many circumstances, don’t matter at all. Buyers are looking for reasons to include your home. For the seller with a wart, that is your current opportunity. There have never been fewer homes available for sale in Scottsdale North ever.

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your home more sellable? It depends. I always say that I will spend a dollar to make two dollars every day of the week. So, if there are things you can do to make people want it even more you should probably do those things.

But if you don’t, the penalty will be much lower than normal.

Obviously locational warts can’t be fixed. If the road wasn’t as busy when you bought the home, or the airport redirected the flight path after you moved in, that is tough.

But right now, you have been given the chance to right that wrong.

SO THAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY In this extraordinary minute in the market you can minimize or eliminate that wrong. You may sell quickly, limit showings, negotiate several offers, close swiftly, get your money, and stay in the house for 60, 90, 180 days or more if you need time to move.

Just make sure you choose an experienced agent who understands what is important in your market. And make sure that they understand how to create a lot of offers and

deal with them when they come. Even a good product can go wrong in the hands of inexperienced people.

When will this market and this window of opportunity for distressed sellers close? We have no idea. For months, people have been forecasting the end, but there are still too many buyers for too few homes. But with interest rates suddenly rising we are seeing significant changes in the market. Don’t be left saying, “I wish we would have…”

If your home has one of the big unfixable warts this really is an extraordinary opportunity.

Scott Gaertner is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Northeast who for the past 35+ years has helped more people find their lifestyle niche in the Scottsdale North area than anyone else. He also contributes his thoughts on the real estate market and lifestyle interests in the area and is the creator of ConnectingScottsdaleNorth.com. For additional info, visit ScottGaertnerGroup.com or call 480634-5000.

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Success & Inspiration

E Squared Marketing Provides Quality Digital Marketing Services While Empowering Working Moms

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By Michelle Talsma Everson | Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

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e’re in the middle of the “Great Resignation.”

Multiple sources cite than between 40-50% of the American workforce—many of them working moms—are looking for better pay, a flexible schedule, and the ability to work from home when possible. One local business owner and entrepreneur who sought out those same things years before it was part of the cultural norm is Ashley Richards, owner and founder of E Squared Marketing, a boutique digital marketing agency. Not only did Ashley trailblaze and find a better work/life harmony for herself, but she has also spent the last few years empowering other women to do the same.

BREAKING THE MOLD AND INSPIRING OTHERS “One of corporate America’s largest challenges that is also contributing to the Great Resignation is the lack of flexibility and accommodations for working mothers,” Ashley shares. “When I had my daughter seven years ago, I was faced with a difficult choice: Do I want to stay home with my daughter or go back into the office for my 8-5 job? It was frustrating, as my job was fully able to be remote [she worked in marketing] and flexibility for hours or shifts was not an option. It was those traditional office hours or I was not a good fit for the position anymore—so I resigned and started my own company.”

The path to founding her own agency started simply enough as Ashley began working as a freelance marketing consultant in 2015 after the birth of her daughter, Ellie.

Her son, Eli, followed a year and a half later. “I felt like I had to make a choice between being a stay-at-home-mom or a working mom,” she says. “I felt strongly that I could do both.” So, she did.

As her consulting business took off, she brought in more help by hiring her friends that had marketing experience.

These friends were stay-at-home-moms with incredible work ethics and equally impressive careers, which they had put on hold to raise their children. That’s when she knew that she was on to something. “Here is this pot of gold, this untapped resource. These smart moms who need flexibility but want to continue to thrive in their careers,” she says.

“Businesses are leaving incredible talent on the table by not offering accommodations for families,” she continues. “… Since leaving my corporate job, I have hired over 30 working moms and have given all of them the ability to work remote. They are happy, providing incredible content and executed marketing strategies for our clients while still being able to prioritize their families.”

As business continued to roll in, Ashley provided quality work and 100% remote opportunities to working moms and E Squared Marketing—named in honor of her two children—was born. At E Squared Marketing, Ashley and her team of 27 remote employees provide creative digital solutions and heightened value to small and mediumsized businesses. The boutique digital marketing agency offers a variety of needed services, including social media content creation and management, digital newsletter campaigns, influencer marketing, online ad management, branding, graphic design, website design, and more. They

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have worked with a variety of brands in a multitude of industries, including well-known names like Scottsdale Fashion Square, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, Cullum Homes, Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children, and many others. Her employees are not only fully remote, but she offers them the ability to work full or part time as well.

“We try to be as flexible as possible and, by employing moms, we give them the confidence they need to know that they can do both—they can have fulfilling careers and provide for their families without sacrificing many of the important aspects that are a part of family life,” she says.

Founding E Squared Marketing isn’t Ashley’s first time going off the beaten path to success. Fifteen years ago, she was working in commercial real estate helping to market and lease spaces across the nation. When the recession hit in 2009, she lost her job. Quick to pivot and find her next move, she accepted a position at the University of Phoenix so she could attend college tuition-free. Growing up with an alcoholic father and then losing her mom to cancer at age 13, she didn’t have a support system or safety net. “I worked full time and put myself through school,” she explains. She was able to graduate with her business marketing degree with zero debt.

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QUALITY WORK WITH A PERSONAL MISSION At E Squared Marketing, Ashley and her team do their best to find that ideal harmony between the personal and the professional. While everyone works remote, they meet for regular Zoom meetings and quarterly in-person team meetings to help stay connected and engaged.

“My mission it to help as many businesses as possible with their digital marketing needs while providing a business platform allowing working mothers the flexibility and professional opportunities they deserve,” Ashley says.

Now that her children are getting older, Ashley shares that she hopes her success shows them that moms can work hard to follow their dreams—so they can too.

My mission is to help as many businesses as possible with their digital marketing needs while providing a business platform allowing working mothers the flexibility and professional opportunities they deserve.

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Now, several years and a successful business later, Ashley has created her own support system to help her blend both her work and personal life successfully.

“I don’t view success as a work/life balance, I view it more as a harmony,” she explains. “Having a supportive spouse is huge—my husband Brandon is my number one fan and rolls up his sleeves parenting just as much as I do. It takes support from family and friends. It truly takes a village.”

When it comes to current and prospective clients, she notes that just because her team’s work style isn’t necessarily traditional doesn’t mean that their results are anything short of amazing. If anything, the work they provide clients is exceptional because they know how to think outside of the box.

“We [E Squared Marketing] offer a very customized approach to digital marketing strategy,” she explains.

“We bring our clients’ customers an unforgettable online experience to grow their following, keep their business top of mind, and distinguish them from their competitors. We help our clients to humanize their brand; we are content strategists that keep the online conversations going about our clients.”

Looking toward the future, the Scottsdale North resident plans to continue to grow E Squared Marketing—providing opportunities and inspiration for her clients and fellow working moms. “There is a need for quality digital marketing services and a space for working moms to help fill that need,” Ashley says. “My goal—and honor—is to continue to merge those two together into a successful business.”

To learn more about E Squared Marketing, visit esquaredmarketing.com, call 623-205-3430 or email ashley@esquaredmarketing.com. For social media tips and insights, follow E Squared Marketing on Instagram @esquaredmarketing and Facebook @ ESquaredMarketingServices.

This content is sponsored by E Squared Marketing.

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Education

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

By Cort Monroe, Ed.D., CCUSD Superintendent Congratulations to the Class of 2022 on their graduation! This current senior class is unique and I commend each one of them for their grit, resiliency and perseverance the last four years at Cactus Shadows High School.

With their four-year experience almost in the rearview mirror, graduates can now reflect on the challenges they experienced while in high school. Many times, challenges, when seen through a long-term lens, present valuable opportunities for good, and these challenges will hopefully help our graduates be better people going out into the world and pursuing their passions. They are doing so with the support of their parents, family members, friends, teachers, coaches, and others around them.

I would like to make note and congratulate the Class of 2022 on the following accomplishments: • The Class of 2022 consists of

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approximately 460 graduating seniors at Cactus Shadows High School.

Congratulations to Sophia Barnedo and Bryden Kaminsky on being named Co-Valedictorians. They each had a weighted GPA of 4.850. Ryan Toughill was named Salutatorian and was also named a National Merit Finalist.

There were 13 graduates who were in the International Baccalaureate Program, 12 that were in the Early College Program, and 27 seniors attended EVIT. There were 1,558 Advanced Placement courses taken and 631 Dual Enrollment classes taken over the past four years by the Class of 2022.

As of this article, we have 10 student athletes who have signed to continue playing at the collegiate level.

There were many team and individual athletic and fine arts accolades that occurred this school year with the Class of 2022. Some highlights include: • Girls Swim: Mady Bachmeier took first place in the 100 Backstroke and 200 Individual Medley.

• Girls Volleyball: Placed fourth in the state, reaching the semifinals.

• Girls Golf: The team took third in the state and Chloe Tarkany tied for 6th place for an individual in the state.

• Boys Golf: Two players individually went to the state playoffs.

• Girls Basketball: Reached the quarterfinals.

• In band, Devin Pease (clarinet) and Katie Rink (tenor saxophone) were the top two chairs in Regionals for their respective instruments.

• Ethan Thorpe was the CSHS Excellence Award recipient and led the Pledge of Allegiance at a Governing Board meeting.

Finally, as part of the Superintendent’s Challenge, which involves students committing to serve in the community by volunteering, senior Elizabeth Hord accumulated 658 volunteer service hours over her four years at Cactus Shadows High School. Fifty seniors participated in this Superintendent’s Challenge and the Class of 2022 contributed nearly 9,000 volunteer hours in bettering the local community over their high school careers. There will be many more recognitions and accolades to come.

We are proud of you and are excited for your future, Class of 2022.

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On the Road Again! Are you Ready for Vacation?

By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks, PLLC

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any of us are finally getting an opportunity to travel again, and we are more than ready!

However, are you truly ready for that trip?

One item you may have forgotten is to check on whether your estate plan is in order before you hit the road. Here are some thoughts on preparing your estate plan before your trip.

• Get a Will, Trust and Power of Attorney in place. Have you ever gotten on a plane and thought, “I should have done my Will! What if something happens?” My clients feel great peace of mind after completing their plan. Your vacation can serve as the impetus to put a plan in place.

• Update your existing estate plan. A big mistake I see in estate planning is the “set it and forget it” syndrome. All of us need to update our estate plan from time to time because change is inevitable. Are your children older now?

Are your listed trustees and executors still a good choice? Check your plan to assure that you and your loved ones will be protected.

• Name guardians for minor children.

If you have minor children, it’s crucial to have documents appointing guardians, especially if you are traveling without them. Don’t leave this to chance, or worse, to the court to decide. Putting your choice in a legal document assures that the people you want to raise your children will do so if needed.

• Review your insurance. Check the amount of your life insurance coverage and see if it still meets your family’s needs. Consider getting long-term care insurance to help pay for the costs of long-term care (and preserve your assets for your family).

• Review titles and beneficiary designations. If you have a revocable living trust and have not changed titles to property and accounts to place them in the name of the trust, now is the time to do so. If you don’t, your family will have to file a probate court proceeding.

It’s also a good time to check beneficiary designations on your insurance and retirement plans.

• Organize your accounts and documents. Make sure that if something happens, your documents can be easily found. Then make a list of all your assets and where they can be found, including usernames and passwords. Print a hard copy in case your computer is stolen or crashes, put it in a safe, secure place and let someone you trust know where to find it. Be sure to include on your master list any passwords that might be needed to access your computer and files.

Last, but not least: have a great time!

You are likely going to come back safe and sound, but there is great peace of mind when your plan is in place before you take a trip. To help plan, book your free consultation with me by calling the office at 602-375-6752. You can also visit libbybanks.com for more information.

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Arizona Gives Day 2022 A Success Thanks to Community Generosity

Seven Costly Mistakes That Can Affect Your Retirement P

ursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are seven costly mistakes to steer clear of, if possible.

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No Strategy: Yes, the biggest mistake is having no strategy at all. Without a strategy, you have no goals, leaving you no way of knowing how you’ll get there— and if you’ve even arrived. Creating a solid strategy may increase your potential for success, before, during and after retirement.

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Not Maximizing Tax-Deferred Savings: Workers have tax-advantaged ways to save for retirement. Not participating in your employer’s 401(k) may be a mistake, especially when you’re passing up free money in the form of employer-matching contributions.

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Prioritizing College Funding over Retirement: Your kids’ college education is important, but you may not want to sacrifice your retirement for it. Remember, you can get loans and grants for college, but you can’t for your retirement.

4. Overlooking Healthcare Costs: Extended care may be an expense that can undermine your financial strategy for retirement…if you don’t prepare for it.

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hile complete numbers weren’t available as of press time, preliminary estimates indicate that Arizona Gives Day 2022 is on pace for another highly successful 24-hour fundraising campaign.

During this year’s 24-hour online fundraiser, which took place April 5-6, 27,741 individuals donated $4.22 million to 955 Arizona nonprofits through the Arizona Gives website (AZGives.org). Also, 868 volunteers pledged 36,269 hours to help their favorite nonprofits impact their communities. It is estimated that, once tallied, the official number will be over $5 million.

“We are constantly overwhelmed by the deep generosity of Arizonans throughout the state in both financial terms and through their selfless willingness to volunteer their time for nonprofit programs, services and outreach,” says Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits CEO Kristen Merrifield.

The Alliance manages Arizona Gives Day in collaboration with Arizona Grantmakers Forum. FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,”

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is the presenting sponsor. “We are deeply grateful that donors in Arizona recognized the call to action to assist all the very deserving nonprofits in very uncertain times and considering the additional challenges that people face from rising inflation and higher costs for everything. We know our Arizona nonprofits are also experiencing rising costs to provide key services to fellow Arizonans.”

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Not Adjusting Your Investment Approach Well Before Retirement: The last thing your retirement portfolio can afford is a sharp fall in stock prices and a sustained bear market at the moment you’re ready to stop working. Consider adjusting your asset allocation in advance of tapping into your savings so you’re not selling stocks when prices are depressed.

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Retiring with Too Much Debt: If too much debt is bad when you’re making money, it can be catastrophic when you’re living in retirement. Consider managing or reducing your debt level before you retire.

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It’s Not Only About Money: Above all, a rewarding retirement requires good health, so maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, stay socially involved, and remain intellectually active.

To help prevent making these mistakes, NOW is the time to adjust your budget and re-evaluate your goals to allow for retirement savings, just as you would for a new home or your dream vacation. This might make your retirement look a little different now, but with the right support – and strategies – you’ll be able to live the retirement you’ve always dreamed of. Consider talking with a financial professional from Diamond Retirement Strategies about your goals and most importantly to start the planning process to help ensure you are on the right path to retirement.

Since the first Arizona Gives Day in 2013, more than $34 million (and counting) has been raised for Arizona nonprofits.

“Each year Arizona Gives Day brings this community together to support hundreds of deserving causes, and once again it delivered,” says Joel Johnson, FirstBank East Valley market president.

“All of the nonprofits that received donations will be able to continue their respective missions thanks to everyone that donated. But an organization’s job isn’t done in one day, neither is ours. Let’s continue to bolster local nonprofits, whether that be financially or with time, and we’ll ensure Arizona remains an amazing place to live.”

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Health

Harness the Power of Natural Healing with Health Cellutions

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WHAT IF EVERY AGE WAS THE BEST AGE OF YOUR LIFE? Health Cellutions’ unique integration of cellular health, fitness and datadriven performance technology allows us to help you discover how you were meant to feel. When cells have the proper resources and nutrients, they are able to function and execute their roles in the body successfully. Addressing health at the cellular level slows down aging, improves energy, and reduces pain.

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s time goes on, injury and pain often become a constant in many people’s lives. Whether it be through inflammation, chronic muscle pain, or a struggle with sciatica, many find that combating years’ worth of physical ailments is no easy feat.

However, for those looking for a fast and revolutionary method of reaching their body’s peak performance, a remarkable local solution is available to help you dramatically reverse your biological clock.

Located in North Scottsdale, Health Cellutions is a one-of-a-kind health and wellness studio that utilizes the concept of cellular health to encourage regeneration and recovery. Specifically, this means that the studio combines biological knowledge with first-rate technology to create an environment where the body’s natural ability to heal takes center stage. Through a wide array of available services, Health Cellutions works to address and eliminate the root causes of pain instead of simply managing symptoms.

“I’ve been a student and practitioner of natural healing for about four decades now,” says Health Cellutions founder Dr. Brian Thompson. “By first working to energize individual cells, the body is truly able to heal itself from the inside out.

It’s about getting every cell in the body healthy - whether they make up the bones, muscles, or brain - until the entire organ system follows suit and people can heal faster, feel better, and see an increase in physical performance.”

To reach these stunning results, Health Cellutions has countless available programs and services to suit patients’ individual goals. One of the most dynamic examples includes the use of PEMF Pulse Therapy and low-level electromagnetic pulses to soothe damaged joints, reduce inflammation,

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and speed up the body’s natural healing process. Similarly, oxygen training, cryotherapy, and the use of infrared sauna technology are all capable of healing stubborn physical ailments while providing key relaxing and therapeutic benefits. By taking the initiative to cure and restore with Health Cellutions, muscle tears and aches that would usually take upward of eight weeks to fully heal can be repaired in less than a fourth of that time, allowing patrons to revel in newfound peace and comfort sooner and longer, according to Thompson.

Health Cellutions also provides the perfect opportunity to work on improving your physical strength and fitness. Those looking for fresh and intriguing ways to work up a sweat will be amazed by the assortment of dynamic and effective machines they have to offer. This includes the compressive high-intensity Vasper system, the consistent and precise ARX exercise, and the swift Skier’s Edge workout. Each training regimen has its own distinctive style and benefits for the body, ensuring the optimal workout for you is just a test run away. At the same time, each of these workouts ensures that you’re actively increasing your strength, speed, and stamina in a steady and shortened time frame that rivals the countless hours one typically spends at

the gym each week. Health Cellutions also offers personalized metabolic testing and nutritional assessments to provide health care routines and meal plans handcrafted to fit your individual needs.

With innovative workout techniques and a crew willing to help along the way, guests of all ages can improve their physical performance while taking that extra step to effectively recover after every session.

Health Cellutions offers a complimentary first session to those looking to get started.

With your free trial, you can meet with a professional about what you’re looking for during a tour of the state-of-the-art technology before making any major decisions. After that, booking a second visit is as easy as visiting their website or calling the office. With something as simple as a personalized pain relief session or a quick spin on the amazing workout machines, a visit to Health Cellutions will dramatically change the way you think about exercise and recovery.

Health Cellutions is located at 31313 N. Scottsdale Road. To learn more and to get started on your natural healing journey, visit their website at healthcellutions.com or call their office at 480-553-9171.

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Timely Health Updates From Local Experts

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ay is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month and Stroke Awareness Month. We checked in with local health experts to find out more about these two important health issues.

NATIONAL SKIN CANCER AND MELANOMA AWARENESS MONTH Information Courtesy of Justin Moser, M.D. Did you know that more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined? You might think it’s unlikely to affect you until you’re older, but one specific type of skin cancer – melanoma – is one of the most common cancers you’ll find even among young adults. Melanoma also accounts for a large majority of skin cancer deaths due to its aggressive nature.

Especially in the hot and sunny climate we enjoy here in Arizona, skin cancer and melanoma deserve our attention. The best thing you can do for your skin is wear a good SPF sunscreen (30 or greater) that protects your skin against UVA (aging rays) and UVB (burning rays). Put it on every couple of hours that you’re outside – even if it’s cloudy.

With proper care and monitoring, you can prevent skin cancer or catch it early, which lessens the chance you’ll be dealing with an advanced stage of cancer. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on your skin for anything suspicious, and why getting regular skin checks from a dermatologist is so critical.

It’s recommended that you begin annual skin screenings in your 20s or 30s, but if you’re in the sun a lot or have a family history of skin cancer, you should talk to your doctor about being screened sooner. The good news is that proper screenings catch skin cancers earlier. The earlier skin cancers are treated, the higher the chance of a cure. Even with melanoma, if it’s detected early, the five-year survival rate is 99%.

Justin Moser, M.D., is with HonorHealth Research and Innovation Institute Melanoma Clinic.

STROKES NEED FAST RESPONSE: MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH Information Courtesy of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Abrazo Central Campus Did you know that stroke has no age limits, and younger adults are increasingly affected by stroke and its risk factors? Strokes happen when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. Every minute counts when a stroke is suspected.

Stroke affects about 800,000 people in the U.S. each year.

Risk factors commonly associated in older adults, such as hypertension, diabetes, tobacco use and obesity are now being seen in younger stroke patients, according to Lisa Ziomek, Stroke Care Coordinator at Abrazo Central Campus.

More than 87 percent of strokes in the U.S. are ischemic strokes, caused by a clot that cuts off blood flow to a part of the brain. These types of strokes are largely treatable if a patient gets to a hospital that can provide the right treatment in time.

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MAY HAPPENINGS

BALLET ARIZONA: AN EVENING AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

TREASURES: LEGENDARY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

ERIC CHURCH: THE GATHER AGAIN TOUR TREASURES: LEGENDARY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

When: Through Sept. 1, 2023 Where: Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix What: “Treasures: Legendary Musical Instruments” celebrates some of the world’s most notable musical moments, performance traditions, and musical instrument developments. Eighty exceptional instruments fill the Target Gallery, including some of the finest from MIM’s collection and more than twenty loans from renowned museums, private collections, and musicians around the world.

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MARIACHI SOL DE MÉXICO DE JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

When: May 5 Where: The Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix What: Legends of My Land is a musical tribute to the golden era of Mexican cinema that was responsible for the internationalization of mariachi music. Jose Hernandez, director of America’s Premier Mariachi, Sol de Mexico, and his 13-piece ensemble pay a spectacular tribute to the legends of mariachi music, an unforgettable musical experience that has audiences young and old on their feet.

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JUSTICE

When: May 5 – 12, May 11 – 15, May 19 – 22 Where: Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix What: A world premiere musical journey with two of the world’s most iconic women at the height of their power.

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PHOENIX FAN FUSION woman there, Sandra Day O’Connor, is ready to welcome her and get to work. In an intimate, epic three-person new musical built of sweeping songs, urgent conversations about equality, and truly human heroines, audiences come to know these two iconic justices at the height of their power. Through a third character, Regina, rising through the ranks of the law, viewers discover how O’Connor and Ginsburg inspire, challenge, and propel the next generation of change-makers and trailblazers in American jurisprudence.

Info: herbergertheater.org/events/justice

MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

When: May 6, 13, 20 and 27 Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix What: Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with great music from regional talent. Select from a 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. concert. Tickets include Garden admission so arrive early to stroll the trails and experience the blockbuster exhibition Chihuly in the Desert. Must be 21 or older to attend.

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UNCORKED: AZ WINE FESTIVAL

When: May 7 Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale What: The Uncorked: AZ Wine Festival features over 50 wineries from across the globe with more than 100 wines to taste. There are also gourmet food trucks, a live DJ, and more. Early admission is at 6 p.m. and includes an extra hour of tasting as well as some exclusive pours from select wineries. General admission opens at 7 p.m. Both tickets include tastings, with food sold separately. This event is 21 and over only.

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“JURASSIC PARK” IN CONCERT

When: May 13 – 15 Where: The Phoenix Symphony, 1 N. 1st St., Ste. 200, Phoenix What: Tito Muñoz conducts this action-packed adventure that pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience “Jurassic Park” as never before: projected in HD with The Phoenix Symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture.

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ERIC CHURCH: THE GATHER AGAIN TOUR

When: May 14 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and current ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Eric Church will bring The Gather Again Tour to Gila River Arena. Making the most of the long-awaited opportunity to “gather again” for the first time in his career, Church will adopt an in-the-round set up, with the stage at the center of the arena floor to accommodate as many fans as possible.

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OLIVIA RODRIGO: SOUR TOUR

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entertainment when she brings her tour to the Arizona Federal Theatre.

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BALLET ARIZONA: AN EVENING AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

When: May 17 – June 2 Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix What: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden promises a spectacular experience that is uniquely Arizonan. Surrounded by the matchless Desert Botanical Garden landscape with the setting sun as a backdrop, Ib Andersen’s vision for dance in the desert continues in 2022. Inspired by his 2016 world premiere, Round, Ib plans to revisit this unparalleled work with re-imagined choreography that embraces and showcases the vast natural backdrop of the desert. Expect the unexpected as Ballet Arizona evolves, takes chances, and challenges the boundaries of contemporary ballet in the desert that we call our home.

Info: balletaz.org/performance/anevening-at-desert-botanical-garden-2022

POWERHOUSE FEATURING SNOOP DOGG, ICE CUBE AND WARREN G

When: May 18 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: Power 98.3 and 96.1 presents POWERHOUSE featuring Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Warren G at the Gila River Area.

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SPRING ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK

When: May 20 – 29 Where: Various restaurants throughout the Valley What: The Arizona Restaurant Association is pleased to announce the return of Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) this spring. For 10 days, diners can enjoy specially dedicated menus designed

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to showcase the vast culinary talents that exists within the state — from the finest five-star restaurants to locally owned and chef-driven “hidden gems.” During the event, participating restaurants offer culinary adventurers a unique tasting opportunity in addition to their regular menus, featuring three-course prix-fixe menus. Wine pairings to enhance each course are offered at some establishments for an additional cost. Menus are available for dine-in as well as to-go.

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STARS ON ICE

When: May 20 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale What: Stars on Ice returns to Glendale on May 20. The show puts fans front and center to see the best of the U.S. Figure Skating team straight from the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, China.

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: MIX TAPE TOUR 2022

When: May 25 Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: New Kids On The Block are bringing the Mixtape Tour 2022 to Footprint Center on May 25, 2022. The legendary lineup includes support artists such as Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue.

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Entertainment

Movie Reviews and Upcoming Release Dates

By Tony Beal

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“Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood” A man recalls his childhood in 1969, which seems to be more fantastical than others. Richard Linklater uses his rotoscope animation style again, appropriate as it gives the film a feeling of a memory or a polaroid come to life.

That’s the best way to sum up this movie— one long memory recount of a childhood that seems too insane to be true. It’s sort of an aimless movie, with its big selling point merely taking up less than a quarter of the film and its focus could be seen as boring or stretched out into a feature length. But there’s still enough charm from the actors to bring out the sincerity in it and of memories of a nostalgic time. And when it gets into the fantastical, it still fits and is entertaining. A nice, short ride.

IN THEATERS “Ambulance” Two brothers find themselves being chased across Los Angeles after stealing an ambulance with two hostages. A film

full of pure adrenaline, “Ambulance” is Michael Bay’s strongest work in a decade.

This is an empathetic piece, one that explores what happens to people forced by desperation into a terrible situation, eloquently shown in performances

by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza Gonzláez. Even so, the film doesn’t forget to be the thrill ride it promised, where Bay’s kinetic and fast editing is complemented by a more unhinged performance from Jake Gyllenhaal. It’s two hours of continuous chaos, with some of the most impressive action of Bay’s career where we feel the isolation of the ambulance while also getting the impression that the entire city is after these two. In an age where action films underdeliver on their most important aspects, this film is a real triumph.

In a movie where every character must play different versions of themselves, each actor delivers on the promise, particularly Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu, who go back and forth between hilarious and heartbreaking in their performances.

This is a movie where you can watch fantastic fight sequences with impeccable choreography followed by some immature humor that brings the laughs, followed by one of the most crushing sequences in a film this year that happens to be between two rocks. And somehow, it all comes together and makes for what may be the best picture of the year. It’s not often we see something like this, and everyone should experience it.

biggest sin though is that, despite its claim as a horror film, there’s no tense nature to be found and it can’t even hide behind the “slow-burn” handle. Goran Stolevski’s directing is impressive and he shows some genuine promise for future films, but as a writer, it is what causes the whole film to collapse.

MAY RELEASES MAY 6 • “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” MAY 13 • “Firestarter” (In theaters and Peacock) • “Pleasure” (Limited) MAY 20 • “Downton Abbey: A New Era” • “Men” (Limited) • “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” (Disney+) MAY 27 • “Top Gun: Maverick” • “The Bob’s Burgers Movie”

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” A woman discovers that a multiverse with several versions of her exists and she is its last hope at survival. It’s rare to see a movie that pushes every limit that film can have, and yet, here it is. This film is a symphony of colors, chaos, and love for people who are broken and keep going.

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“You Won’t Be Alone” A witch travels between various bodies to see the human experience.

Sometimes, you come across a film that you want to admire but can’t. “You Won’t Be Alone” starts out well, with one of the most quietly nerve-wracking scenes of the year. But after that, we experience a very dull film; one that comes off as aimless. For a film that’s all about the experience of being human, none of the bodies our lead inhabits deliver a threedimensional feeling and even the usually great Noomi Rapace seems bored. Its myhyperlocalnews.com

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18. Manner of controlling yourself 20. Tiny bit 21. Willow twig 22. Nutcracker’s distinguishing feature 23. Like a longer route?

26. German white wine 30. *Mom’s little one 31. Bear the expenses of 34. Knock about 35. Dodge 37. “____ the fields we go” 38. Binary digits code 39. Bear den 40. Northern peat bog 42. Modern address 43. Analyst in a chemical lab 45. Smooth, as in surface of the lake 47. Gangster’s pistol 48. Eyelid infections 50. Wafting emanation 52. *”Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 1” portrays this artist’s mother 55. Evil one 56. Simmering feeling 57. Prepare for publication 59. Give benediction 60. Heston’s foes in 1968 sci-fi movie 61. Boundary 62. Communism or Taoism 63. P in #1 Down 64. Do like a model

DOWN 1. Dashboard acronym 2. Kuwaiti or Saudi 3. *Maman alternative 4. Kaa of “The Jungle Book” 5. French composer Erik Alfred Leslie ____ 6. He made his fortune in fur trading 7. *Jord is mom to this hammer-wielding mythic thunder god 8. Chesterfield or ulster 9. Feline-inspired shoe brand 10. ____ ____ mode 12. Not quite a nun 13. Spy’s cover 14. *Popular Mother’s Day gift 19. Cast somebody there 22. Almond-induced state?

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relationships, we can always find someone specializing in a particular destination or region to get more details and accurate information. Our connections with trade o travel advisors still exist? I thought they went organizations and local operators are quite valuable. away considering we can book everything online • The real value of an advisor is in the relationship. You these days.” This is a question I hear regularly, are not just a number or another call in the queue. Of and yes, it’s a myth that professional travel advisors are course, some will always use online travel sites and no longer around. In fact, there are over 100,000 advisors warehouses, but at the end of the day, none of these around the country. Many of us work from remote venues can replace the relationships we build with locations, though storefronts can still be found. you. Have an issue? Good luck getting an online travel site or warehouse center to call you back.

These days, professional travel advisors are in high • Some trips are longer, more complicated, or quite demand for several reasons. One of the top reasons is specialized, requiring more legwork and knowledge. that current travel requirements and restrictions are For example, a trip to Antarctica or the Galapagos is complicated, confusing, and fluid – changing daily. far different than booking a short Caribbean cruise Travel advisors are knowledgeable and up-to-date with (although I would suggest booking easier cruises the protocols and can provide accurate advice and keep through an advisor as well). travelers away from unwanted surprises.

• Access to special consolidator airfares. This is especially valuable with business/first class airfare.

WHY YOU SHOULD USE A TRAVEL ADVISOR • Coordinating group travel (even as few as four • Professional advisors work for their clients and have people) can be like herding cats. Negotiating rates their best interests in mind. We put you front and and coordinating accommodations and flights for center. We are your advocate. We look for experiences multiple parties can be quite cumbersome and time that best match your style and budget because we consuming. Let a travel advisor take care of all the want you to come home with the best memories. And work. That’s what we do. We take care of the details of course, we’d love you to use our services again for and logistics—before, during and after the trip. another trip and refer us to friends and family.

• Professional travel advisors are often part of a consortia AN ADVISOR IS BEST UTILIZED WHEN… that provides access to extra amenities, special offers, • You don’t have the hours or energy to do all the and upgrades. More importantly, through these legwork and take care of the logistics. relationships we have connections, contacts, tools, • You want to minimize the pain points of planning and education and added support – all important in the travel so you can focus on enjoying yourself. normal course of business but critical in the event • You have never taken this type of trip before, or the things go wrong. trip is more complicated with multiple pieces to the • It’s not possible for one person to know everything, puzzle. You want to make sure everything is covered. however with our connections, contacts and

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