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CAMELOT HOMES NOW SELLING AT NEW DESERT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY THE VILLAS OFFERS 49 CUSTOMIZABLE HOMESITES STARTING AT $1,500,000 CAMELOT HOMES IS NOW a half baths. Each home will feature start at $1,550,000 prior to custom- Homeowners at The Villas at SELLING THE VILLAS, LUXURY contemporary styling with great rooms, ization and lot selection. Two model Seven Desert Mountain will LOCK-AND-LEAVE LIFESTYLE three-car garages, guest suites, soaring homes are on track to be completed this become either lifestyle or equity RESIDENCES AT SEVEN DESERT ceilings, and panoramic views. The September. golf members (subject to Desert MOUNTAIN™, THE NEWEST EXCLU- community will offer both one-story Mountain membership approval), SIVE DESERT MOUNTAIN COMMU- and two-story plans, with elevators “After months of planning, we are gaining access to its world-class NITY IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE. included in the two-story homes. thrilled to see The Villas at Seven amenities including the newly Desert Mountain™ come to life. This renovated Sonoran Spa and Fitness Located in one of the world’s finest The Villas offers 49 homesites, with is going to be such an exciting addition Center, tennis complex, miles of private golf destinations, The Villas at 46 located on the championship par to Desert Mountain, and the com- private hiking and biking trails, Seven Desert Mountain™ will offer 54 golf course Seven at Desert Moun- munity we are creating will perfectly six Jack Nicklaus signature par floor plans ranging from 2,600 to 4,500 tain™. Camelot offers its buyers the complement the vibrant lifestyle that 72 championship golf courses, the square feet with choices varying from opportunity to customize their dream Seven Desert Mountain offers,” said championship par 54 course at Seven, two bedrooms, two and a half baths home and outdoor living spaces ac- Trent Hancock, Managing Director of five luxurious clubhouses and seven with a den to four bedrooms, four and cording to lifestyle. Home prices will Camelot Homes. restaurants.
DESERT FOOTHILLS THEATER ANNOUNCES FALL EVENTS, EARLY SALES FOR SEASON TICKETS THE DESERT FOOTHILLS are taken out, the volume of the music before opening of Pirates of Penzance individual performance tickets, visit THEATER WILL CELEBRATE is lowered a bit, the scary parts are Jr.,” Wooley added. www.dftheater.org. PIRATES THIS FALL softened, and complete black-out WITH SEVERAL SPECIAL between any scenes are eliminated. Auditions for the Desert Foothills “Our theater, as every community PRODUCTIONS AND EVENTS. Anyone interested in attending the Theater’s “Annie Get Your Gun” theater, is able to provide the special needs performance should production are September 7 and 8. programming, classes, camps and The Theater will present the “Pirates contact Tia Wooley, managing director Sign up for a time to audition on the activities that we do because of the of Penzance Jr.” September 27 of the Desert Foothills Theater, tia@ website, www.dftheater.org. This is a generosity of our sponsors and donors,” through October 6. The production is azfcf.org. family show, so all ages are welcome to says Wooley. “We are grateful to our directed by Terry Temple of Temple audition! 2019-20 season sponsors, Peter and Music, whose daughter Emily is The Desert Foothills Theater will also Phyllis Strupp.” Choreographing. This is a youth host a Tea-totaling Pirate Party for The Desert Foothills Theater recently production, featuring kids ages 13 – 18 the final performance of “Pirates of announced early bird pricing until The award-winning Desert Foothills years old, and will be presented in the Penzance Jr.” show at 12:30 p.m. at the August 15 for its annual season Theater has been presenting live Blackbox Theater (33606 N. 60th St., Holland Community Center, 34250 N. tickets--one ticket to each of six shows performances in the far north Valley Scottsdale, AZ 85266.) 60th St. Bldg. B Scottsdale. with youth and general admission since 1975. For tickets and more pricing. Dates and specific seats may information about upcoming events, The performances include a special “National Talk Like a Pirate day is be selected at the time of season visit www.DFTheater.org or call 480needs event, where the flashing lights Wednesday, September 18 - right ticket purchase. For season tickets or 488-1981.
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GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY RECENTLY JOINED SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, VICTIM ADVOCATES AND ARIZONA STATE SENATORS PAUL BOYER AND HEATHER CARTER FOR A CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF H.B. 2466. The bill, which passed unanimously in the Arizona State Legislature, strengthens protections for victims of child sexual abuse by extending the amount of time victims have to pursue civil action against perpetrators.
“We cannot overstate the pain and trauma suffered by victims of child sexual abuse,” said Governor Ducey. “We know victims need time to process and understand what happened. They deserve the time to come forward. With MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE THIS, BUT SCOTTSDALE POLICE DISPATCHERS RECEIVE ALL SORTS OF CALLS FROM CITIZENS WONDERING WHAT TO DO REGARDING WILD ANIMALS, INJURED ANIMALS, ANIMAL CRUELTY AND MORE. Here’s what to do when you encounter these different creatures… WILD ANIMALS: Coyotes, javelina, bobcats and more all are native to the this bill, Arizona is taking a stand to hold abusers accountable and provide justice to victims of child sexual abuse. This reform did not come easily, but progress on the really important issues rarely ever does. I want to thank Senator Boyer for his dedication to the children of Arizona.”
H.B. 2466 extends the amount of time victims have to take civil action against perpetrators of child abuse from two years to 12 years, allowing victims to pursue justice up to the age of 30. The bill also allows victims who did not have the opportunity to take civil action for their abuse due to the previous twoyear limit to bring a claim against their perpetrator until December 31, 2020. In addition, the bill allows civil action to be taken against an organization that knew or had notice of the sexual conduct. The bill’s provisions allow victims of child sexual abuse to seek justice and receive relief from a perpetrator.
Before signing the bill, Governor Ducey announced the establishment of the Justice for Victims of Child Sexual Arizonans are both generous and eager to support Abuse Task Force. The task force will be dedicated to providing recommendations to the state for further reforms to ensure victims are entitled to safety, healing, justice and restitution. Members of the task force will consist of representatives from the law enforcement community, the Arizona House of Representatives, the Arizona Senate and advocates of victims of child sexual abuse.
CHARITABLE CAUSES SEE RECORD PROCEEDS FROM SPECIALTY PLATE SALES
SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES EACH HAVE A UNIQUE LOOK, BUT ONE THING THEY ALL HAVE IN COMMON IS THE ABILITY TO RAISE A RECORD AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR ARIZONA CHARITABLE CAUSES.
In Fiscal Year 2019, which concluded June 30, a total of just over $11.2 million were raised for endeavors which cause is supported by the sale of a particular
ranging from support of Arizona veterans’ programs, Special Olympics, organ donation, hunger relief, university scholarships and many other causes.
Monies raised have steadily grown for a number million, increasing to nearly $9.4 million in FY 2016. FY 2017 saw more than $9.8 million raised followed by $10.6 million in FY 2018. “The specialty plate program is a real point of pride for Arizona and is a tremendous success,” said Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division Director Eric Jorgensen. “Raising more than $11 million in the last Fiscal Year proves great causes and organizations they believe in.”
Customers who wish to select a plate can go to servicearizona.com and once a selection is made may click on a link for more information that outlines plate.
Specialty plates are created by an act of the Arizona legislature and the program, which began in 1989, is administered by the MVD.
of years. In FY 2015, the total was just over $8.7 Arizona desert. Sightings of these animals are actually quite frequent. Our best advice is to LEAVE THEM ALONE. You’ll see them crossing streets, walking through parking lots and of course, hiking our trails and parks. Unless the animal is actively attacking, officers will not respond. SNAKES: If you find a snake in your house or garage, the Scottsdale Fire Department will remove them for you. Call the Fire Department’s nonemergency line at 480-312-8911. How about in your yard? There are volunteer organizations that can relocate them for you. The Fire Department has additional information along with tips on how to keep snakes away from your home online at: https://www.scottsdaleaz. gov/fire/snakes-and-bees LOST OR FOUND PETS: Our dispatchers will log it in at our call center. The Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) also has tools and suggestions online at: www.maricopa. gov/3560/Animal-Care-and-Control INJURED DOGS OR CATS: Visit the Arizona Humane Society online or call them at 602-997-7585.
ANIMAL CRUELTY: If there is a dire situation in which the animal needs emergency assistance (i.e. locked in a car or being beaten), police officers will respond to evaluate the situation.
To report suspected abuse, you can use the Arizona Humane Society’s online reporting form or call 602-997-7585 ext. 2073.
CITY NEWS CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN ON ‘THE CITY OF THE FUTURE’ – CITY NORTH PHOENIX’S ULTIMATE “LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND EXCEL ENVIRONMENT” WILL OFFER RETAIL, OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES ON SUPERB FREEWAY FRONTAGE
CROWN REALTY & DEVELOPMENT IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ONSET OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY ON THE NEARLY 100-ACRE PROPERTY THAT SURROUNDS THE EXISTING HIGH STREET RETAIL, OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO THE LOOP 101 IN NORTH PHOENIX.
Coined the ‘City of the Future,’ City North has started construction on the horizontal infrastructure including water and sewer. Construction will then begin above ground on the streets, sidewalks, landscaping, trees, comfort stations for shuttles and ride sharing companies and streets. The main spine road will be four lanes with a center median bordered with two 12-foot wide tree-lined pedestrian / cycle paths.
Crown hired A.R. Mays for the all the infrastructure construction. Twenty million dollars is budgeted for this phase of the project. Vertical construction will start next year. Among the amenities, a 160,000-square-foot, four-story office building and 250 multifamily residential units will be developed in this first phase of the project that will sit on four acres. When completed, City North’s entire multifamily residential component will consist of 2,600 units and will comprise 32 acres of the City North development joining Class A offices and other uses in the thriving Desert Ridge area of Phoenix.
Crown acquired the nearly 100-acre City North property in January that surrounds the existing High Street retail, office and residential community. The land had been the subject of litigation for nearly a decade and has been valued by the bankruptcy court for $121 million. Crown, which has developed the Omni Montelucia Resort and spearheaded the redevelopment of Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley, plans to develop what will essentially be a new city and second urban node for Phoenix with City North.
A formal groundbreaking is planned in early October. The land is zoned for 2,500 residential units, 2 million square feet of office, 500 hotel rooms and 100,000 square feet of retail. It is adjacent to the 1.2 million-square-foot Desert Ridge Market Place and surrounding High Street development at the northwest corner of the Loop 101 and 56th Street.
Cushman & Wakefield has been retained as the brokers to market the first phase of City North’s multifamily residential component. Several local and national multifamily developers are competing to build the first place of the multifamily. “We are thrilled construction is starting and our brokers are already at work finding the type of tenants and partners to bring one of the finest pieces of real estate in Arizona to life,” said Rick Carpinelli, Senior Vice President of Acquisition and Development at Crown. Carpinelli also oversees Crown’s Arizona operations. “There is no doubt City North is one of the best pieces of real estate in the western United States and will soon offer a variety of residential units, retail, hotels and office space to complement its spectacular location.,” said Crown CEO and founder Robert Flaxman.
JUNE 2019 EMPLOYMENT FOR PHOENIX METRO UP 68,400 OVER 2018 DESPITE LOSING OVER 31,000 JOBS FOR In the metro, the unemployment rate increased to Across the state, the schools’ summer break reTHE SCHOOL SUMMER BREAKS IN LOCAL, 4.6 percent, up 0.2 percent over June 2018, and up sulted in June hiring offering 44,600 fewer jobs STATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE 0.6 percent over May 2019. The jump in unem- than May 2019. PHOENIX METRO STILL POSTED A JUNE ployment is directly related to layoffs in public YEAR-OVER-YEAR HIKE OF 68,400 NET education sectors. Overall, the state is still 78,000 new jobs ahead of NEW HIRES, ACCORDING TO THE ARIZONA June 2018. In year-over-year data, Tucson added OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. That The biggest Phoenix job gains over 2018 were 7,300 new jobs, Yuma added 1,600, and Flagstaff equals 87 percent of the new jobs in Arizona for reported in the big three Valley growth industries: picked up 1,000 new hires. For Yuma, it representJune 2019. Education, Bioscience and Health Services; Con- ed one of its largest jumps in 12-month job growth, struction; and Professional, Scientific and Business 3.0 percent. That compares with job growth of 2 In the Phoenix metro, advanced industry sectors Services. The three sectors gained 44,300 jobs this percent or less in all the other state metro areas. are maintaining the major share of the job market, June, over the workforce in June 2018. Transporta- Sierra Vista-Douglas metro lost 200 jobs in year60 percent of all private sector jobs in June 2018, tion and Warehousing hired 8,200 more employ- over-year data. compared to 49 percent of private sector jobs in ees this year than last. Manufacturing hit its 29th June 2008. Strength in advanced industry jobs, consecutive month of job gains adding 6,900 to the Even though April 2019 is still the record employaccording to economists, may make a market more workforce this year over last year. ment month for the metro area, the month-torecession resistant in a national economic down- month declines in hiring for May and June still town. The private sector workforce in Phoenix increased, leave the Valley with a total workforce over 2.1 3.5 percent in June. According to data compilations million. In Arizona, the total workforce, including Advanced industries are manufacturing, business from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Phoenix Phoenix metro, is 2.9 million for June 2019. and financial services, bioscience and healthcare, metro topped national job growth in May with and technology companies. numbers about equal to June. Full report: laborstats.az.gov/employment-reports
