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With this provision, the Inflation Reduction Act lives up to its name by enabling the expansion of both energy supply and demand. The government’s traditionally weak, wavering commitment to this key subsidy has long discouraged the kinds of large, long-term capital investments needed to generate growth in the nascent industry, leaving America straggling behind solar trailblazers like China and Germany. Researchers and manufacturers of clean-energy technology will see even more direct help from Uncle Sam in the form of tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans.

The federal tax credit for rooftop solar systems, rather than continuing toward its imminent sunset, will last at least ten more years at its original 30-percent rate. That represents a huge expansion of the government’s commitment to distributed solar power, an indispensable means of escaping fossil-fuel dependence.

With our state’s abundant, year-round sunshine, we Arizonans stand ready to lead that revolution. And the professionals at SunSolar Solutions, Arizona’s largest, best-rated solar installer in 2021, are ready to help guide Arizonans every step of the way. If you’re ready to leave fossil fuels behind and embrace America’s future, then call SunSolar Solutions today at 623-562-9009 to have a design prepared for your home free of charge.

By Erick O’Donnell

We’ll admit it: events outside our control have had us worried for a while about the future of solar power—in Arizona and throughout the country. With swelling panel prices, the Fed’s rate increases, and the ongoing, seemingly inevitable shriveling of government support for the green-energy transition, an ominous gloom appeared to be settling over our industry, foreshadowing a long night.

Congress Passes, President Signs New Act. Homeowners to Receive Additional Billions to Go SOLAR!

Well, it’s always darkest before the dawn, as they say, and we’re happy to report a bright ray of hope peeking above the horizon.

The law also extends and expands support for other household energy infrastructure, such as energy-efficient appliances and heat pumps.

Some critics have derided the bill’s inflation-fighting measures, saying its industrial policies (and various other measures) don’t do enough—or don’t do it fast enough—to tame price increases. To be sure, inflation is a complex and controversial phenomenon, one with many causes and no simple solutions. Nonetheless, having endured wild increases in equipment prices since the pandemic, we can attest to the importance of foresight in avoiding calamitous supply shocks. Washington, just as it is only now belatedly pushing a large-scale reversal of the medical-supply industry’s decades-long wave of profit-driven offshorings, seems to have recognized only recently the importance of a domestic manufacturing sector for supplying the country’s energy revolution.

With last month’s abrupt, unexpected breakthrough in negotiations between Senate leadership and fickle holdout Joe Manchin, the future of clean energy suddenly started looking a lot brighter—as did our outlook.

Don’t let the name fool you: the Inflation Reduction Act, more than just another attempt at alleviating price pressures, constitutes Uncle Sam’s largest and most ambitious investment in the nation’s energy future. A combined $369 billion dollars’ worth of tax cuts, grants, and low-cost loans will fund a thorough reorientation of America’s economy around clean, renewable energy, hopefully enabling us to leave planet-heating fossil fuels where they belong: in the past and in the ground.

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“Every great symphony must first start with a great conductor,” Partridge says. “Dmitry amazed both our musicians and audience as a visiting guest conductor with his brilliant talent and masterful skills as he conducted our spring concerts. He received numerous standing ovations and tremendous enthusiastic applause from our audience. It was an exciting moment for all of us who were Polyakovthere.”lives with his wife and two small children in Scottsdale. “We expect that he will become a prominent and valuable figure in our community,” Partridge adds. All concerts in the 2022-23 season will be held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Musical selections to be played at the Oct. 9 concert are listed on the website. scottsdalephilharmonic.com.

The Scottsdale Philharmonic has hired a full-time, world-class conductor, Maestro Dmitry Polyakov, to open its 11th season on Sun., Oct. 9. “We are so lucky and privileged that Dmitry has decided to accept the position and become our principal conductor as we begin our newest vision of seeing the Scottsdale Philharmonic become a major symphony in Arizona,” says Joy Partridge, president and co-founder of the Scottsdale Philharmonic.

CAVE CREEK MUSEUM PREPARES AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL WING FOR ITS OCTOBER OPENING

“One wall in the Archaeology Wing is dedicated to a collaboration between Cave Creek Museum and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Huhugam Ki Museum. This unique wall tells their story and contains items from their culture.”

Visitors will be amazed at the beautifully and newly constructed pottery and fragile, expertly woven baskets used for carrying and storing items for everyday use. People will learn the cultural importance of these objects in ceremonial uses by ancient Cavepeople.Creek Museum’s archaeological section is proud to feature a Hohokam house (a life size replica) that is built from materials native to high desert landscapes. Johnson says the museum model represents home materials found at the Seats Kay Ruins east of the town of Cave Creek. cavecreekmuseum.org.

Attendees will discover innovative tools to unite and ignite businesses opportunities through diversification and inclusion initiatives. This second annual event takes place 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 14, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St. It features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and resources for the business community. Thinkzilla Consulting Group and the city are presenting the event. uniteddiversitybusinesssummit. com.

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On Oct. 1, the Cave Creek Museum will unveil changes and updates to its Archaeological Wing exhibit. As part of the update, residents and visitors will discover pottery, projectile points, stone tools and other artifacts from excavations at Spur Cross Ranch during the 1980s. These items will be on loan from Arizona State University.

SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS • September 2022 • 5myhyperlocalnews.com SCOTTSDALE CITY COUNCIL INCUMBENTS KATHY LITTLEFIELD AND SOLANGE WHITEHEAD WON RE-ELECTION ON AUG. 2 BY RECEIVING A MAJORITY OF THE VOTES CAST FOR EACH COUNCIL SEAT; PAMELA CARTER AND BARRY GRAHAM WILL VIE FOR THE THIRD OPEN COUNCIL SEAT IN THE NOV. 8 GENERAL ELECTION. CANDIDATES COUNCIL % VOTES Carter, Pamela (13.37%)* 22,831 Graham, Barry (15.98%)* 27,287 Ishac, Daniel (8.85%) 15,111 Littleﬁeld, Kathy (21.70%)* 37,036 Stratton, Tim (11.07%) 18,898 Whitehead, Solange (18.62%)* 31,790 Zubia, Raoul (10.40%) 17,755 TOTAL VOTES CAST 170,708 * Final Unoﬃcial Election Results KEY DATES TO REMEMBER FOR THE NOV. 8 GENERAL ELECTION: • Tues., Oct. 11: Last day to register for the general election • Wed., Oct. 12: Ballots mailed to every registered voter; voting centers open and drop boxes available • Fri., Oct. 28: Last day to request a ballot by mail • Tues., Nov. 1: Recommended last day to mail completed ballot • Tues., Nov. 8: Election Day Get more information at scottsdaleaz.gov/elections/electionresults. Scottsdale Primary Election Results City News Scottsdale Airport Receives Grants to Curb Capacity Issues Photo Courtesy of City of Scottsdale SCOTTSDALE AIRPORT HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN $5.4 MILLION IN GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY, SAFETY, AND CAPACITY AT THE AIRPORT. These grants will provide funding to construct an aircraft runup area, reconstruct a portion of the taxiway and taxiway connectors to current FAA safety standards, and rehabilitate a taxiway connector. The entire project will be funded by two grants: • $4,690,602 from Airport Improvement Grant funds • $763,000 from Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation (BIL)

Aviation staff, in collaboration with Mead & Hunt (the airport’s on-call engineer) and the FAA Air Traffic Control staff, designed the project to introduce five aircraft run-up positions at the north end of the runway. This provides adequate spacing for aircraft and allows the Air Traffic Control Tower to efficiently clear aircraft for departure.

During Scottsdale Airport’s busy season––especially during event season with Barrett Jackson Car Auction, WM Phoenix Open, and the Arabian Horse Show––there are spikes in business jet operations. With a boost in operations from a mixture of aircraft types from smaller propeller, turbo prop, and business jet aircraft––they all compete to depart. The business jets departing with instrument flight rules have a certain window to depart the airport when they receive clearance from the FAA tower. Unfortunately, with a single taxiway and aircraft lined up to depart, the business jet aircraft are unable to taxi around smaller aircraft. And in some instances, some aircraft waiting to depart, obstruct others and delay their departure.

The FAA recognized the importance of this project––especially with Super Bowl LVII coming this January––and awarded these grants to Scottsdale earlier than expected.Theproject will start this fall. Completion is anticipated by the end of the year, just in time for Scottsdale’s Super Season.

“This causes a bottleneck of aircraft at our runway end,” says Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro. “These grants support the importance of improving these capacity issues at Scottsdale Airport.”

The esteemed show runs from Wed., Sept. 14 to Sat., Sept. 17 and will showcase the best the breed has to offer in an unparalleled venue.

6 • September 2022 • SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS myhyperlocalnews.com City News Arabian National Breeder Finals Returns to Scottsdale One-of-A-Kind September Event Features World’s Finest Arabian Horses Photos Courtesy of The Arabian Horse Association of ArizonaTHEARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF THE ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS AT THE EQUIDOME OF WESTWORLD IN SCOTTSDALE.

“We are excited to host the 2022 Arabian National Breeder Finals again this year and welcome the international Arabian community and enthusiasts alike back,” says Taryl O’Shea, executive director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. “This event is a boutique-style horse competition that will include breeding and performance competitions. If you’ve never seen an Arabian horse, this is a wonderful opportunity, that will entertain both longtime fans and those who are new to the horse arena.”

The Arabian National Breeder Finals competition consists of a series of different performances, called classes, where some of the best Arabian and halter horses in the world compete for $100,000 and the coveted title of Finals Champion. The largest prize money payout in the Arabian industry for 1-year-old (yearling horses) will be awarded at this show. A 50-50 raffle will be held throughout the show so participants can win big, with 50% of the proceeds going to the lucky ticket holder and the rest will go to the Champions and Reserve Champion in the Weanling AOTH class.

Inspired by the passion for the Arabian horse, the Arabian National Breeder Finals is a show that offers an exciting stage for the Arabian Horse to compete. The focus for this year’s event will be to roll out an outstanding halter/ breeding showcase that will offer prize money, prestige, and opportunities for breeders and Arabian horse enthusiasts. With up to 300 horses competing, this special event is like the Westminster of the horse industry.

The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is proud to benefit these worthwhile charities: Arabian Horsemen’s Distress Fund, Arabian Horse Promotional Fund, Friends of Vail Foundation, Healing Hearts, Horses Help, March of Dimes, Scottsdale Rotary, Scottsdale Community College Equine Science, and Youth For Troops. The four-day event will also feature exhibitors selling jewelry, clothing, and equestrian artwork, as well as food and drink. Held at WestWorld, located at 16601 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale, admission to The Arabian National Breeder Finals is free. For additional information, visit scottsdaleshow.com.

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“One of the reasons for affiliates gravitating toward us is our strategic partnerships,” says Wilde. “We can offer such a deep bench of services beyond traditional retirement and financial support – from tax services and estate planning to mortgage assistance and even college planning – thanks to our investment in them.”

Currently, Wilde works closely with several well-respected partners – many of whom now work directly in Wilde’s Valley wide offices physically under the same roof. This summer, Wilde also launched Wilde Wealth Insurance. The new in-house firm offers corporate and individual insurances services, business insurance – including general liability, property, workers compensation, and more – life and disability insurance, longterm care insurance, and homeowners and renter’s insurance.

“Today, we have offices in Tempe, Tucson, Payson, Glendale, and Sedona, in addition to our headquarters in Scottsdale,” says Wilde. “We also have offices in Indiana and San Luis Obispo.” Beyond the Wilde offices, the business has grown exponentially by bringing on affiliates, boutique and likeminded finance teams seeking their comprehensive model and partnership.

“In addition to supporting our team members’ board positions, we offer firmwide opportunities to fundraise and give back together at least quarterly,” says Wilde, who himself is a board member for Junior Achievement of Arizona and Child Crisis Arizona.

“We had a vision to offer boutique investment and planning advice in a fiduciary capacity, and to offer clients expanded in-house service offerings from fellow independent experts and specialists in the fields of legal, taxes, risk management, family services, real estate, and even insurance,” says Trevor Wilde, who grew up in Scottsdale and is an alum of Horizon High School. “Prior, I worked in finance at a larger firm, and my father had been in the industry for decades. The time was right to build something together.”

The firm’s responsible growth, expertise as it relates to client service, and community stewardship have led to several awards. In April, Forbes named Wilde to its 2022 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list, with Wilde being named the No. 2 overall statewide. The honor comes on the heels of Wilde being named to Barron’s top 1,200 advisors nationwide, coming in at No. 2 overall in Arizona, in February. It was Wilde’s 14th consecutive year being honored and fifth time in the top five. The firm was also recently selected to BestCompaniesAZ’s 2022 Most Admired Companies and is a finalist for the Phoenix Business Journal’s Small Business of the Year Awards, with winners set to be announced later this fall.

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Currently, the firm is working on a fundraising program for Chrysalis into the fall months. Prior, the team rolled up it sleeves for a wide variety of organizations including Cell Phones for Soldiers, Free Arts for Abused Children, Southwest Human Development, Sunshine Acres, Briggs 4 Kidz, Toys for Tots, Child Crisis Arizona, and more.

Affiliates across the Southwest include In Touch Wealth Advisors, Huish Wealth Management, Rizzo Financial Group, and Self Wealth Management in Scottsdale; JRS Wealth Management and Hallmark Financial in Tucson; Mosaic Financial Associates in Tempe; and Premier Wealth Management Group in Albuquerque.

Over the past two decades, the team grew from one office to one of the largest comprehensive wealth management teams in the Southwest.

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Wilde Wealth Management Group Expands Across Arizona, Beyond

“We also fund a scholarship through Arizona Tuition Connection to help students in need to attend Notre Dame Prep,” says Wilde, who with fellow Wilde advisor Jason Fial just made a $85,000 contribution to the scholarship in August.

COMMUNITY IMPACT As the business’ roots became firmly planted, the Wilde family started looking at ways to pay it forward. Enter Wilde for Arizona™. The community outreach program empowers the entire firm to be active volunteers, fundraisers, and neighborhood champions.

THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS HAVE BEEN A WHIRLWIND FOR WILDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP. The business, which is the brainchild of the father-son team of William and Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF®, was founded in 2003.

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RECOGNIZED STATEWIDE AS THE HIGHEST-ATTENDED SINGLE DAY EVENT WITH 100,000 ATTENDEES, THE FIESTA BOWL PARADE PRESENTED BY LERNER & ROWE WILL TAKE ITS TRADITIONAL TWO-MILE MARCH THROUGH CENTRAL PHOENIX, ON SAT., DEC. 17, AT 10 A.M. This year marks the 50th edition of the Fiesta Bowl Parade and, in tribute to the incredible legacy built by citizens from Arizona, the theme for the Fiesta Bowl Parade is “Legends Made MoreHere.”than 85 entries and a combination of more than 3,000 men, women, children and animals participate annually in the Fiesta Bowl Parade, which features various brilliantly colored floats, giant balloons, antique cars, equestrian units, charitable groups, local celebrities, marching bands, and more.

For more information about the events, application process, and to purchase tickets, visit fiestabowl.com. More than

The Fiesta Bowl once again invites and encourages groups to submit an application and be one of those selected entries by Mon., Sept. 26, to be a part of the parade.

For the second straight year, the Fiesta Bowl Parade will enjoy a spotlight of its own day, marching down Central Avenue two weeks prior to the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. Admission is free to the public with premium and reserved seating available for sale at $30 in early October. The parade is broadcast live on Arizona’s Family 3TV, online, and through the AZFamily app. Grand marshals for this year’s parade will be announced in September. With a theme of “Gold Standard: A Commitment to CommUNITY,” in honor of the organization’s impact and support to bring Arizona communities together for 50 years, the Fiesta Bowl Founders and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper served as grand marshals in 2021. Other celebrated grand marshals have included Charles Barkley, Jerry Colangelo, Randy Johnson, Cal Ripken, Jr., Kerri Strug, Diana Taurasi, and history-making astronauts.

WITH FALL QUICKLY APPROACHING, SCOTTSDALE QUARTER HAS JUST THE RIGHT MIX OF OUTDOOR FUN FOR ALL–– FROM NEW SHOPPING DESTINATIONS TO UNIQUE EVENTS, THE QUARTER IS THE SHOPPING, DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION FOR SCOTTSDALE RESIDENTS EXCITED TO CELEBRATE THE FALL SEASON EN PLEIN AIR.

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Oct. 29 – Rock Lobster Rock Lobster plays the biggest hits of the ‘80s and beyond. Top caliber musicianship and an electrifying stage show have made Rock Lobster one of the most popular cover bands in Arizona for almost two decades.

Nov. 5 – Desert Dixie Desert Dixie is a country rock band with versatility that spans from bluegrass to country to heavy metal. Jam out to unexpected covers of well-known songs along with classics, new country, and well-written originals. The shopping center is also adding several new stores to its ever-expanding elite lineup of tenants, including FEATURE, Arboleda, LoveShackFancy, JoJo’s Shake Bar, Puttshack, Rowan, and a grand re-opening of lululemon.

Oct. 1 – Verry Cherry Verry Cherry is a high-energy rock band mixing a modern sound with a classic rock vibe and they’ll be bringing their sweet tunes back to The Quad this fall.

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Sept. 24 – Vinyl Station Vinyl Station is a medium rock band from Phoenix that has been entertaining audiences since 2010. Formerly on tour with Rob Thomas, the band knows how to bring the energy and rock a crowd.

SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BANDS IN THE LINEUP INCLUDE:

Whether catching a movie at the newly opened Landmark Theatres, shopping, dining at the property’s one-of-a kind eateries, or taking an evening stroll under the palm trees, Scottsdale Quarter is sure to bring fall fun for the whole family. Scottsdale Quarter is open seven days a week. For hours and more information, visit scottsdalequarter.com or follow along on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with events and activities.

Scottsdale Quarter is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Fall Concert Series. Every Saturday from Sept. 24 through Nov. 12, bring your chairs and dance moves to The Quad from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for free live music under the palm trees.

Oct. 8 – Sugahbeat Sugahbeat is refreshingly different, seamlessly blending world rhythms with contemporary beats, Reggae with Samba, Pop with Soca (West Indian for “Soul Calypso”), Latin with R&B, until the lines are blurred between them all, creating a distinctive, proprietary sound.

Oct. 15 – Shallow Water Shallow Water is a high-energy dance band that mixes the best of classic hits from the past with your favorite popular hits of today. The band combines spoton harmonies, dynamic guitar riffs and searing trumpet lines to create an unforgettable show.

Oct. 22 – Chad Freeman & Redline Chad Freeman & Redline is a local band with a unique sound combining classic and modern country with a touch of southern and classic rock. Over the years they have been able to hit the stage for NASCAR, Super Bowl, CMA Fest, and countless festivals.

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Other news for this year is the founding of the Desert Hills Community School of Music (DHCSM), which offers worldclass instruction in piano, strings, and woodwinds from some of the most sought-after teachers in the Phoenix area. To meet students’ musical goals, DHCSM has two divisions— Conservatory and Community. The two divisions work cooperatively, with different missions.

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The Conservatory division is the performance-oriented side of the school. Led by professional pianists Vitaly Serebriakov and Svetlana Obregon, Conservatory instructors are internationally recognized artists whose passion is to perform and teach. The Community division of DHCSM emphasizes recreational music-making and outreach into the local community. Community division instructors Heather Baldwin (piano) and Jeffrey Anthony (woodwinds) were selected for their ability to balance the nurturing of musical excellence with an understanding that most Community division students enroll to learn an instrument for their personal enjoyment.

The Oct. 8 concert will feature a performance of music for strings and flute, including the rhapsodic fantasy A Night Piece by late-romantic American composer Arthur Foote and the “Weihnacht” Quintet by Dutch-Austrian Jan Brandts-Buys, a work that depicts and explores a Biblical quotation from the Christmas story with each of its four movements. Also on the program are the String Quartet in D Minor by legendary Italian violin virtuoso Niccolò Paganini and Beethoven’s Duet “with Two Obligato Eyeglasses” for Viola and Cello. The performance will feature Urban Nocturnes’s violinist Karen Sinclair, violist Christopher McKay, cellist Melita Hunsinger, and flutist Viviana Cumplido Wilson, along with guest violinist Trista Wong. The audience will be treated to a Question-and-Answer session with the musicians following the concert.

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Arts at the Rocks is part of the Music & Arts Ministry at DHPC and is possible through the generous donations of members and the community as well as supported by the dedicated DHPC DHCSMstaff.isenrolling now for a limited number of fall semester spots. Visit deserthillsmusic.org or email schoolofmusic@ deserthills.org for more information.

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ARTS AT THE ROCKS WILL KICK OFF THEIR FIFTH SEASON OF LIVE CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES AT DESERT HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (DHPC) ON SAT., OCT. 8, AT 4 P.M. “Our fifth season has all the elements to be our best season yet,” promises Elder of the Music and Arts Ministry at DHPC Melissa Masles. The Music and Arts committee has been hard at work planning “Arts at the Rocks” upcoming events. “We have a wide variety of performances offering the opportunity for extraordinary audience experiences in this coming season.” DHPC is surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. It sits beneath the Boulders in Carefree, at the corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway at 34605 N. Tom Darlington Dr. DHPC’s 2022-2023 official season brochure will be available soon. In the meantime, Urban Nocturnes are the featured performers for the inaugural event on Oct. 8. Urban Nocturnes is a modular chamber music ensemble made up of six outstanding professional classical musicians, all based in Phoenix. Their programming encompasses a wide variety of combinations of instruments, and their aim is to present diverse programming in a manner that appeals to seasoned music-lovers and newcomers alike. By devising programs that are aesthetically balanced, thought-provoking, and emotionally stirring, Urban Nocturnes seeks to share their love of artistic ingenuity and collaboration and to demonstrate music’s universal power to engage and enliven the mind and soul.

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Museums to Participate in Annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

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“This event provides the public with a first peek at new exhibits,” says Cave Creek Museum’s Executive Director Evelyn Johnson. “Museum lovers from around the Valley come to check out what we have and plan for a return trip if they have downloaded passes to evaluate several museums,” adds Johnson. “Or they stay to see our exhibits thoroughly. It is a fun day to show off history and suggest upcoming events.” Museum Day represents a national commitment beyond getting visitors through museum doors – it acts as a springboard to empower and help advance the hopes and ambitions of the public, particularly school-aged children, and those in underrepresented communities.

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CAVE CREEK MUSEUM AND WESTERN SPIRIT: SCOTTSDALE’S MUSEUM OF THE WEST WILL BE PART OF SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE MUSEUM DAY ON SAT., SEPT. 17 FROM 1 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day is an annual celebration of curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums, like the Cave Creek Museum and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, provide free entry to anyone who presents a Museum Day ticket (up to two people). Tickets may be acquired by visiting smithsonianmag.com.

The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 E. Skyline Dr.., Cave Creek and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is located at 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. For more info, visit cavecreekmuseum. org or scottsdalemuseumwest.org.

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Poly-unsaturated fats high in Omega-3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory benefits. The best sources include flaxseed oil, walnuts, and cold-water fish such as salmon. Processed fats such as soybean oil, safflower oil, corn oil, and canola oil should be avoided. Avoid trans fats, which can be disguised in the form of shortening, margarine, and hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Always read labels.

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CHOOSE WHOLE GRAINS AND LOW SUGAR FOODS Intake of refined grains and simple sugars is associated with the risk of developing inflammatory mediated diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Fructose, which is found in table sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and fruit juices can cause inflammation and hinder the healing process. These should be limited or avoided. It is best to eat complex carbohydrates that are unprocessed such as whole oats, whole rye, barley, and legumes.

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HERBS AND SPICES

Powerful anti-inflammatory herbs and spices include turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, basil, rosemary, and thyme. REDUCE YOUR TOXIC LOAD

FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES

Many industrial chemicals and pesticides can cause inflammation. When possible, choose organic foods and “green” personal care and cleaning products. EWG (Environmental Working Group) is a great resource. Learn more via ewg.org.

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WHAT IS INFLAMMATION?

Colorful vegetables and fruit contain a variety of antiinflammatory properties. Many fruits and vegetables are beneficial, however green leafy vegetables, berries, cherries, and pomegranate are excellent choices for a healthy diet. Tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and bananas are higher in sugar and should be limited or avoided while treating inflammation.

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Inflammation is a natural response by the immune system to events such as illness, trauma, physical stress, and chronic disease. Acute inflammation is a short-term healing process that warns our body of an injury. For example, if you break a bone, the body reacts quickly with redness, swelling, pain, and heat. This warns us to be more cautious of the injured area, preventing any further Chronicdamage.

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STRESS REDUCTION Stress can be just as aggravating to the immune system as the foods we eat. Physical activity, yoga, nature, and plenty of sleep may be helpful ways to reduce stress, thus decreasing inflammation.

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THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… my dog Jellybean. An avocado rolled off the kitchen counter. He grabbed it with such glee and raced off with such triumph, positive he had just captured the Golden Snitch!

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MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… HonorHealth hands down. Yes, HonorHealth is a non-profit healthcare system and I’m so honored to be part of it as the first concierge medicine doctor in the primary care setting. Commitment, community, employees, and patients are all my reasons why. This is my first year at HonorHealth and I could not believe the level of caring they offer on every level. They prepare meals at a low cost for working parents to take home to loved ones after a long shift, food for the homeless, not to mention the emotional support. The opportunities provided to every individual makes sharing and caring effortless and joyful. MY LIFE IS… an adventure of learning. There is so much I don’t know, have not seen or heard.

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THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… my husband. We have been married for 47 years and I hope we have another 47 years ahead of us.

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE STARTS… early because a certain pup thinks 4:19 a.m. is the time to rise and shine! MY FAMILY IS… funny, smart, and loving. I have three grown children, one grandson, and two wonderful sons-in-law.

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(multiple Valley locations) • Arrowhead Grill • Buck & Rider • CIELO Restaurante • Grassroots Kitchen & Tap • Hearth 61 • Liberty Market • MATCH Market & Bar • Rusconi’s American Kitchen • Sante • Urban Margarita • Zinburger…and more! A complete list of Fall Arizona Restaurant Week participants and their menus will be posted arizonarestaurantweek.com.via

“Our Arizona Restaurant Week events are a fantastic deal for diners who want to explore Arizona’s culinary scene at a fraction of what they would pay on a normal visit,” says Arizona Restaurant Association President and CEO Steve Chucri. “This allows the dining community to support the hospitality industry — which is still recovering from the devastating impact of COVID-19, price increases and labor shortages — while enjoying a fantastic menu not usually offered at these establishments. It’s a win-win for everyone and we greatly appreciate the support of our loyal culinary enthusiasts.”

Fall Arizona Restaurant Week features specific three-course menus offered at three price points — $33, $44, and $55 per person. During ARW, many restaurants present new items on their prix fixe menus that are not normally offered at the restaurant. This allows chefs to really flex their culinary muscles, and use limited supply ingredients and very seasonal items, while giving diners a chance to get adventurous and try something new.

Arizona Restaurant Week serves as a culinary tasting tour around the state. Not only is this a time for restaurants to highlight the incredible and widely varying talents of their chefs, but it’s also an opportunity for the ARA to showcase the vast array of unique dining choices the state has to offer — all while presenting diners with an incredible meal for a great value.

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In addition to the three-course ARW menus, many restaurants also offer wine pairing selections to accompany each dish for an additional cost. Takeout is also available at participating restaurants. More than 100 restaurants are already committed to the 2022 Fall Arizona Restaurants Week. ARW establishments Al’s

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Arizona Restaurant Association Hosts Popular 10-Day Culinary Extravaganza IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN MEANS TWO THINGS — IT’S STILL HOT AND FALL ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK (ARW) IS BACK! The Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) is pleased to announce its bi-annual 10-day culinary event, offered at participating dining establishments around the state, which takes place Fri., Sept. 16 through Sun., Sept. 25.

Tamra and Doug both share that Wyman Plumbing technicians are detailed, courteous and knowledgeable. “We are equipped with all the tools needed to get your task done eﬃciently, quickly and neatly,” according to WPM. “Our experienced team will show up in service vehicles that are fully equipped with the latest technology in plumbing or appliance repair…We are confident you will not find better qualified, down-to-earth plumbers in all of Arizona.”

NORTH SCOTTSDALE’S GO-TO PLUMBING AND APPLIANCE REPAIR EXPERTS

Tamra and Doug both share that Wyman Plumbing technicians are detailed, courteous and knowledgeable.

She also notes that customer service is a top priority, and she encourages her staff to, “Leave a job site cleaner then they found it.”

Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical’s plumbers and appliance repair team proudly serve residential and commercial clients. They are a state-licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing service and appliance repair company.

Tamra shares that some of the things that sets Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical apart is their high-quality customer service and being able to quote potential customers over the phone.

Growing up, Tamra Wyman worked for her parents’ small business—and she loved it. When she began her first official job outside of her family’s business, it was working at a plumbing supply store. “Little did I know I’d marry a plumber and own a plumbing company,” she says with a laugh. In 2016, she and her husband Doug Wyman opened Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical (WPM) and since then their locally-owned, small family business has continued to grow—providing quality service and plumbing and repair expertise to homes and businesses across the Valley, including the communities of DC Ranch, Troon North, and Grayhawk.

She also notes that customer service is a top priority, and she encourages her staff to, “Leave a job site cleaner then they found it.”

“From our oﬃce team to the service technicians, we all live in the same community and have the ambition to serve our fellow neighbors with excellence,” according to WPM. “As a local tight-knit team, our plumbers and appliance repairmen provide honest, reliable services that stand head-and-shoulders above the rest.”

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“I worked for my parents’ online retail business and missed running a business,” Tamra shares. “Then, with Doug being a plumber for over 20 years, we realized that we had the opportunity to start our own business. At Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical, I manage the oﬃce and business logistics, and because of his expertise, Doug is the service manager. When we opened our business, we had to think big and give it 100%. We hit the ground running hard and with confidence, because for us, there’s no other way to do it.”

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“When we moved here from Colorado, I noticed that many plumbing and appliance repair shops wouldn’t do quotes over the phone and charged customers to come out,” she says. “But for customers’ convenience, we can quote the majority of jobs over the phone.”

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“I worked for my parents’ online retail business and missed running a business,” Tamra shares. “Then, with Doug being a plumber for over 20 years, we realized that we had the opportunity to start our own business. At Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical, I manage the office and business logistics, and because of his expertise, Doug is the service manager. When we opened our business, we had to think big and give it 100%. We hit the ground running hard and with confidence, because for us, there’s no other way to do it.”

“Fromcompany.our office team to the service technicians, we all live in the same community and have the ambition to serve our fellow neighbors with excellence,” according to WPM. “As a local tight-knit team, our plumbers and appliance repairmen provide honest, reliable services that stand head-and-shoulders above the rest.”

“We are equipped with all the tools needed to get your task done efficiently, quickly and neatly,” according A

rowing up, Tamra Wyman worked for her parents’ small business—and she loved it. When she began her first oﬃcial job outside of her family’s business, it was working at a plumbing supply store. “Little did I know I’d marry a plumber and own a plumbing company,” she says with a laugh. In 2016, she and her husband Doug Wyman opened Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical (WPM) and since then their locally-owned, small family business has continued to grow—providing quality service and plumbing and repair expertise to homes and businesses across the Valley and Scottsdale.

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Tamra shares that some of the things that sets Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical apart is their high-quality customer service and being able to quote potential customers over the phone.

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to WPM. “Our experienced team will show up in service vehicles that are fully equipped with the latest technology in plumbing or appliance repair…We are confident you will not find better qualified, down-toearth plumbers in all of Arizona.”

This service includes commercial appliances for everything from laundromats to restaurants. Another popular service is gas conversion for appliances.

To learn more about Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical, visit wyman-services.com or call 623-551-6688.

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“All of our service technicians wear booties and, of course, clean up after themselves,” Tamra says. “It’s all about leaving local customers with that wow factor.” She adds that the company replies quickly to customers’ needs, including plumbing emergencies.

Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical’s available services include: the installation and repair of water heaters, water softeners, reverse osmosis, garbage disposals, gas lines, and faucet, toilet, and pressure reducing valves (PRV). Other services include fixing drain issues, drain cleans, toilet problems, water main repairs, broken pipes, septic/sewer lines, leak detection, re-pipes, plumbing camera inspection, rooter services, and more commercial or residential plumbing offerings.

Added to running a business together, Doug and Tamra are busy parents with four children, ranging in ages from 5 to 19. Their eldest, Eric, works for the family business as a plumbing technician. As the owner of a local, familyrun business, Doug emphasizes that supporting local businesses strengthens the community and economy.

New to their line-up is their appliance repair services department. Tamra explains that offering these services came as a natural extension of their alreadyestablished plumbing and repair services. “We’d get calls asking us to install washers, dryers, dishwashers, you name it,” she says. “So, knowing there’s the demand, we now have appliance installation experts on staff who take these calls. It’s often best to have us do them anyway, because they hook up to your plumbing system, and we have expertise in both appliance repair and plumbing.”

“We will continue to grow new divisions based on customer demand, like we did with the appliance repair services,” Tamra says. “Now that we repair appliances too in addition to plumbing and mechanical, we are truly your one-stop shop. We’d like to thank the community for their support, and we will continue to grow and give back as we do. There’s nothing more important than supporting our local community and being able to make it a better place.”

“We urge residents to stay local with the small business owners and the licensed contractors who spent the time acquiring experience and expanding knowledge in their trade,” he says. “The state of Arizona requires licensed contractors to meet experience and examination requirements. Each licensed contractor is also required by the state of Arizona to maintain a bond and insurance coverage to protect homeowners from unnecessary Lookingliability.” to the future, Tamra, and Doug share that they plan to work hard on continued success and growth.

This month, in celebration of launching their appliance repair department, WPM is offering an Annual Reverse Osmosis Filter Change Package for $150. This includes changing of standard R.O. system ﬁlters, re-pressurizing of R.O. tank, R.O. membrane test, overall R.O. system check, standard tank water heater ﬂush, a water pressure check on the house, toilet leak detection tests, and water softener check with water hardness test.

COMMUNITY MATTERS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING LOCAL

“We very much love giving back to our customers and those who have supported us,” Tamra shares. “Some of our customers’ causes that we have donated to include North Valley Christian Academy, a variety of teams and clubs at local high schools, and area nonprofits. One of our plumbing technicians is very passionate about IMCA Hobby Stock Racing and we recently sponsored his team, Cheetah Racing.”

In addition to offering quality service at fair prices to their neighbors, Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical is also invested in the community.

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And, for those looking to install a new water heater, WPM is offering a Navien Tankless Water Heater with Installation for $4,295 (normally $4,795). This includes all parts, materials, and labor for standard installation and removal/disposal of old unit. Features include: a built-in recirculation pump for hot water on demand, endless hot water with ComfortFlow technology, eco-friendly pre-mixed burners reducing emissions, incredible efﬁciency with secondary heat exchanger, and tremendous durability with stainless steel construction.

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Inspired by a similar program, Hands On Safety is focused on educating children at community and school events. “Kids are given information on safety by officers to cover both fire and police matters. They are taught about calling 911, fire safety, bike safety, gun safety, car safety, water safety, and stranger danger. As a pledge to stay safe, the kids are given an opportunity to place their handprint on a police car and get their picture taken with an officer, and if supplies last, are given a coloring book to reinforce the message,” Katzaroff Theexplains.program was started by former Scottsdale Police Department Officer David Kamleiter and current Police Aid Sherri Hawkinson. “One of our officers had heard of something like this being done at another agency [placing handprints on a police car] and suggested it to our team as a potentially fun idea to do in conjunction with some of the events we do out in the community,” Hawkinson says. Before the initial pandemic shutdowns, the officers tested the event concept at two events, and it was a hit. “The smiles from everyone involved have been so worth it,” Hawkinson says. “Officer Katzaroff transferred into crime prevention during COVID and had been chomping at the bit to get out and interact with people inperson. As soon we got the blessing from upper staff, he started planning on how to get this program rolling again and started incorporating it with school safety visits…

“Our young students are the future of Arizona,” says Treasurer Kimberly Yee. “This essay contest gives students an opportunity to highlight their aspirations for the future and think about how they will achieve their dream job with a plan for education. Families are setting up their child’s future when they begin saving for education with an AZ529 Plan. We are excited to bring this essay contest to students across our great Thestate.”AZ529 Plan has provided a successful education savings plan for Arizonans since 1999, helping families accumulate $1.9 billion in tax-deferred savings. The goal of the essay contest is to increase awareness of the AZ529 Plan and pave a path for another generation of students to achieve their post-secondary dreams through proper savings. Winners will be honored by Treasurer Yee during a special ceremony at the state capitol in October.

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Keeping our children safe is a top priority and the Hands On Safety program, ran by the Scottsdale Police Department (PD) Foothills District Crime Prevention Team, was created to do just that. “The Hands On Safety program is designed to engage with children to help them make decisions about their safety,” says Officer Rob Katzaroff.

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Once the weather cools off a bit, I’m sure you’ll be seeing a bunch more of these Asevents.”theHands On Safety program gets back out into the community, it is available to Scottsdale-based schools and community organizations upon request and “Theavailability.HandsOn Safety program is designed to help foster positive relationships between the community and police department in a fun, interactive way while, at the same time, helping to keep our kids safe,” says Katzaroff. “As crime prevention officers and police aides, our goal is to form partnerships with our communities and help reduce crime.”

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AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan together with the Arizona State Treasurer’s Office are asking Arizona fifth graders: “What is your dream job and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?” That is the theme for this year’s third-annual essay writing contest, which is open to fifthgrade students across Arizona. A total of 20 winners will be selected across the state and receive $529 towards opening a new or existing AZ529 Education Savings Plan. One winner will be selected from each of Arizona’s 15 counties and at least one winner each representing a district, charter, private, tribal school and homeschool will be selected. Up to five additional winners will be awarded in Maricopa and Pima counties, based on higher population. In all, more than $10,500 will be distributed to 20 students to assist in saving for their educational plans beyond high school. Parents or guardians of the winners will be responsiable for setting up an AZ529 account if an account does not already exist. All entries must be submitted online to az529.gov/essaycontest or through direct mail. Entries must be received by Oct. 2, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

There is no official website for the program, but interested schools and organizations can request more info via e-mail by e-mailing rkatzaroff@ scottsdaleaz.gov or shawkinson@ scottsdaleaz.gov.

Q: Many community members donate up to $400 to a school each year to obtain the Arizona tax credit. Why doesn’t the district just find new ways to get more people to donate?

• Maintain class sizes.

Q: How much of this override would be used on administration?

Zero. No override funds will be used for salaries of administrators.

Q: Why is the district asking voters to approve an override when the state of Arizona increased funding for schools? An override allows the district to offer competitive salaries to attract and retain highly qualified staff to serve our students. Currently, CCUSD teacher pay ranks in the bottom 15% compared to other Arizona school districts. CCUSD lags behind surrounding school districts competing for teachers and staff. Since all school districts will be receiving the increase in funding, this gap will still exist because almost every school district in Maricopa County has approved M&O override funds to pay their teachers and staff higher wages.

Q: How long is an override in effect?

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Q: What is a Maintenance and Operations budget override? An M&O override seeks voter permission to exceed the “revenue control limit,” which is a spending limit set forth in the Arizona Constitution since 1980. This law allows school districts to ask voters for direct fund ing to supplement budget allocations from the state legislature. With approximately 85% of the maintenance and operations budget used for staff salaries and related benefit costs for the district’s employees, community support is necessary to offer competitive wages and maintain the excel lent programs and services that CCUSD offers beyond the basic state standard.

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Q: What exactly would a successful passing of an override mean to the Cave Creek Unified School District? A successful passing of an Override will be used to:

• Support student and staff safety.

• Fund stipends for hard-to-fill positions and special education teachers.

Q: What is the difference between a bond and an M&O override? Bonds allow the district additional funding to use for capital items, such as new buildings, additions to buildings, land, school buses, and renovations to buildings, furniture, equipment, and technology. An override is used for “people and programs.” They fund operational expenses including salaries, ben efits, supplies, purchased services, utilities, and insurance. An override allows a district to exceed its budget limit up to 15%.

Q: What happens if the M&O budget override is not approved? If an override is not approved, the CCUSD will struggle to retain and attract highly qualified teachers and lose staff to surrounding school districts that can offer more competitive salaries. In addition, the district will have to consider the following:

Q: Is the override a tax increase?

• Reducing transportation options.

The district last passed an override in 2007, which expired in 2014.

• Support academic programs including Advanced Placement (AP), elementary enrichment programs, gifted/honors, International Baccalaureate (IB), and World Languages.

• Reducing, adjusting, and potentially eliminating student programs.

On Tues., May 10, the Cave Creek Unified Governing Board unani mously adopted a resolution for a 15% maintenance and operation budget override election to be held on Nov. 8. I would like to answer questions to help educate people about the upcoming vote.

Q: Do other school districts have a 15% M&O override in place? There are 55 districts in Maricopa County, 48 districts currently have an M&O override in place. Out of the seven that do not have an override, six of them have under 760 students. Cave Creek Unified School District is the largest district in Maricopa County without an override –currently serving over 4,800 students.

• Increasing student fees.

• Reductions in operation and maintenance services.

• Invest in career, technical, and vocational education, including computer science, engineering, coding, and JROTC.

Q: How do I know the money will be spent as indicated?

By statute, tax credit monies must be used for extracurricular support for students. The district could not legally use it for regular expenditures such as new teachers, salaries, benefits, supplies, or utilities. Tax credit funding is important for providing out of school day opportunities for students, but it doesn’t provide more money for the district to spend.

• Reduce student fees, including athletics.

• Reduce the district’s need to eliminate effective programs and services to students and parents.

By Cort Monroe, CCUSD Superintendent

Arizona law is very specific in how school districts can spend the money they receive. The expenditures of the override will be presented to the governing board monthly and audited annually. A citizen oversight committee will be created to review override expenditures.

Q: What is the district’s history of overrides?

Yes. The override would be a $0.21 prop erty tax increase, which would be $122 a year for a homeowner with a limited property value of $582,790 (the limited property value is the home value the county uses to assess the taxable value of a home).

Q: How does Arizona fund schools? Arizona funds its schools based on the number of students and the miles students are transported. It is formula-based funding.

• Closing a school.

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• Increase teacher and staff salaries to help CCUSD attract and retain qualified staff.

The district’s M&O budget override elec tion provides funding to the district for seven years. This additional funding would start in the 2023-2024 school year. Voters will be asked to reauthorize the override by the fifth year, or the district will receive reduced funding in year six and a further reduction of funding in year seven. After year seven, the override expires, and fund ing is reduced to zero if not reauthorized.

• Redrawing attendance boundaries for our schools, which could include repurposing our schools.

• Increasing class sizes.

5. Recognize when your child makes negative statements about themselves. If your child struggles with math and makes a generalized statement such as, “I can’t do math,” respond along the lines of, “You do well in school when you work hard. Math is a subject that you may need to spend more time on.”

4. When your child misbehaves, respond by saying that they “made a bad choice.” This gives them the power to make the right choice next time. Avoid making statements like, “You always misbehave,” because it can negatively define the core of your child’s identity.

2. Give praise when deserved, without overdoing it. Empty praise or a ribbon for no effort is not meaningful. A true sense of self-worth comes from trying, failing, trying again, and succeeding.

Problem is: how do we protect our children from the inevitable? How do we teach them to ignore and avoid bullies— to rise above the cruelty among us? How can we instill in our children to love themselves and radiate the self-esteem and self-worth we hope they will carry It’sforever?surely a scary feeling sending our kids off to school knowing mommy isn’t around to protect them from falling or getting their feelings hurt.

7. Show encouragement in many areas of your child’s life. If you only focus on grades, your child may believe they are only as good as their grades.

6. Resist comparing one child to another in the family. Asking, “Why can’t you be more like your brother” will eventually lead to a lowered sense of selfworth. Emphasize what makes your child unique.

9. Maintain a positive home environment. If you and your spouse are constantly arguing, your child may not feel they don’t have control over their environment. This can cause them to feel helpless and recluse.

As many get in the groove of back to school, now is an opportune time to prioritize feeding our kids with positive reinforcement. However, I’m no expert. I’m just a mom doing the best I can. So, after much Googling, I came up with a list of 11 easy ways parents can help their kids establish and maintain self-confidence.

1. Recognize your child’s small and large successes. Children develop self-esteem gradually. Telling your child they are smart is nice but pointing out something specific gives them proof to internalize this belief.

By Nadine Bubeck As parents, we all want the same thing. We want our children to be happy. We want our children to be healthy. We want our children to love and be loved. And we want them to be good humans.

10. Volunteer with your child. When your child helps another person, it contributes to their own sense of self-worth. There are many ways to instill in your kids a passion to pay it forward.

Self Confidence in Kids

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3. When your child fails, emphasize the persistence they exhibited, not the outcome. For example, if your child doesn’t make a sports team, tell them you’re proud of the effort put into trying. Learning to apply effort and be persistent are skills that can be applied to all areas of life.

11. Be a ectionate with your child. Give hugs and frequently say, “I love you.” If your child knows your love is constant, your child will have the courage to try new things without fear of failure.

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A recent eye-opening study of 14,000 children in the United States found that as many as 40% of children don’t develop strong emotional bonds (what psychologists refer to as ‘secure attachment’) with their parents. Attachment refers to the impact that children’s early parental care has on their social and emotional development.

8. Respect your child’s cry. In other words, honor your child’s feelings and emotions. Instead of saying, “You’re 7 and too old to cry,” realize that shedding tears is a form of self-expression and it’s our body’s natural way to release upset feelings. In fact, crying lets the body rid itself of variants of the chemical cortisol, which is produced in times of stress

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By Scott Gaertner, Associate Broker

Investors are the second largest number of calls. If you watch any of the HGTV shows, they detail how the personalities buy homes at auction and fix them up. Well, there aren’t many homes at the foreclosure auction lately because prices had moved up so much that it made much more sense to sell than let it foreclose. The recent value increases made investing much more profitable, but they also made good deals way harder to find. Investors who don’t want to split their profit with wholesalers have had to be creative to find people willing to sell. Calling or texting off-the-market homeowners like you is one way to do that. Buyers are an infinitely smaller group. They mainly do this via the post office and often with handwritten letters to add a homey touch. The pitch generally revolves around that they have been looking to purchase a home that has exactly the features that your home has. But in most cases, they too are just looking for a deal. They want to buy without outside competition and are hopeful that the fact they are your neighbor will get them a better price. Our clients often tell us that they have a neighbor who wants to buy the home before it goes on the market. This never works. Usually, the price we sell for on the market is over $100,000 more than the neighbor was willing to pay. If selling the traditional way (listing your home on the MLS with a real estate agent) isn’t the right path for you, a cash buyer could be a good solution. We have several investors that will make you a same-day cash offer with no repairs and often even allow you to stay in your home. So, if this is something you are interested in, don’t accept an offer from someone who makes their living smiling and dialing sellers all over the Valley. Give me a call, and we can help you figure out the best solution for you.

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Let’s take a closer look at this. HOW DO THEY FIND ME? We live in the information age, and unfortunately much of our private and personally identifying information is available online. It is very easy for people to buy or rent lists in areas from people who already have your information. They can be very specific about the people they want to focus on. Scottsdale North is a target-rich environment because not only is it a high demand area, but most of the homes also have a lot of equity. That equity is very appealing for several reasons, but mainly because it gives them more room for negotiation. WHO ARE THEY? In descending order of frequency of contacts, these are the most common: wholesalers, investors, and buyers. Wholesalers are by far the largest offenders. Wholesaling is now an entire industry in the new economy. It’s much easier, and it doesn’t have the risk of buying and then fixing up and flipping. The wholesaler won’t usually buy the home themselves. They will simply wholesale it to somebody else. These people source properties for investors who don’t want to do it for themselves. They will just negotiate the deal to buy your home and then assign the contract to an investor. They wrangle to buy your home low enough below the market to give both themselves and the investor enough room to make their profit. The pitch is: “No hassle, quick sale.” Many of these folks are very good at what they do. They are likable and have perfected talk tracks. A friend of mine is a titan in this business. He and other companies will provide everything you need, including complete scripts and role-playing on how to talk sellers into selling well below market. Below is an agenda for day three of a seminar just held in August:

Why homeowners keep receiving offers on their houses while they aren’t even on the market is one of the most frequent questions I get. When someone asks, they’re usually pretty upset. This is especially irksome when the offers are persistent and originate from many sources. (I should note that during the short time I was writing this piece, I had four of these contacts on my homes.)

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 480-6345000.

And what happens to the inheritance if your beneficiary dies after receiving it? With the protective trust, we can direct them to the beneficiary’s children or grandchildren. If your beneficiary puts the inheritance in joint ownership with his or her spouse, what happens when your beneficiary passes away? If their spouse remarries, there is a real possibility that the assets may go to the new spouse and not to your beneficiary’s children. Providing that the inheritance is to be held in a trust for your child, and then passes on to your grandchildren, can help prevent this unfortunate scenario.

If you’d like to discuss asset protection planning for your heirs – or if you are interested in the revocable living trust for your estate planning, visit my website at libbybanks.com or call 602-375-6752 for a free initial consultation.

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By Libby Banks, The Law Office of Libby Banks, PLLC Iam often asked whether the revocable living trust we use as the cornerstone of our estate plans provides asset protection––protection from the creditors of the person creating the trust. The answer is no. While the revocable trust is a great estate planning and probate avoidance tool, it is not an asset protection trust. When you create this trust, you still have full control over the assets in the trust. Because of this, the law recognizes that they are your assets, and your creditors can get to them in the same way as if they were in your personal name and not in your trust. However, you can help your beneficiaries out by protecting their inheritance with a beneficiary asset protection trust. How do we do that? Instead of your trust saying that your beneficiaries get their inheritance outright (meaning the trustee simply writes them a check and they do with it what they want), your trust can direct that each beneficiary receives his or her share in a protective trust.

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PROTECTIVE TRUSTS CAN KEEP AN INHERITANCE OUT OF THE HANDS OF CREDITORS

Many of my clients like the idea of the beneficiary protective trust, especially after I mention that the trust can protect a beneficiary’s inheritance from his or her spouse. If a beneficiary has a marriage that’s a bit rocky will the inheritance end up in part in the ex-spouse’s name?

These beneficiary trusts do provide asset protection for the trust assets. An outright gift of the inheritance can result in a beneficiary’s creditors snatching all your hard-earned money. But when you leave the assets in a protective trust, your beneficiary will not lose his or her inheritance to bankruptcy or other creditor issues.

Leaving the inheritance in trust can assure that your beneficiary keeps the inheritance in a divorce. The assets held in trust won’t be divided up, because the inherited trust is separate property, belonging only to the beneficiary and not his or her spouse.

MICHAEL BUBLÉ When: Sept. 20 Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is performing his new album Higher, along with his classic hits, including “Feeling Good,” “Haven’t Met You Yet,” and “Sway.”

BALLET UNDER THE STARS

When: Sept. 9 – Sept. 24 Where: Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix

Where: Multiple Valley locations (Fountain Hills, Glendale, Phoenix, & Goodyear) What: Free and open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars is the perfect show for the entire family and a great way to introduce ballet to young people for the first time. Performances allow Arizonans to experience dance in their community in a unique outdoor setting, complete with a professional stage, lighting, and costumes. Indulge in local food trucks with space for picnicking and for aspiring young dancers to move along with the performance.

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What: Hundreds of first responders and their supporters will climb 2,071 stairs, the same number of stairs as it took to get to the top of one of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers. The annual 911 Tower Challenge honors the first responders who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2011. Registration is $45. Proceeds benefit the 100 Club of Arizona.

When: Sept. 7 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale

What: A group of corporate consultants are called back to the home office and tasked to ideate this scenario: A global pandemic will soon kill over a million people; how do we dispose of the bodies without causing mass panic? Written in 2013, Aaron Loeb’s darkly comic thriller presciently peers into the corporate-speak world as the lines between right and wrong are blurred. The question of what the team isn’t being told looms ever larger, becoming harder to ignore—threatening to tear them apart.

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SHAWN MENDES: WONDER, THE WORLD TOUR

When: Sept. 8, 9, 10, & 11

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When: Sept. 16 - 17 Where: Westworld of Scottsdale, 16500 N. 94th St., Scottsdale What: Shop over 120,000-square-feet filled with 160plus vintage curators and handmade artisans from across the country. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and a unique shopping experience.

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911 TOWER CHALLENGE When: Sept. 10 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale

What: American pop/rock star Shawn Mendes’ fourth studio album Wonder (2020) made Mendes the youngest male artist ever to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums. Among his accolades, Mendes has won 13 SOCAN awards 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, eight iHeartRadio MMVAs, two American Music Awards, and received three nominations for a Grammy Award and one nomination for a Brit Award.

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When: Sept. 23 – Oct. 30 Where: 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix What: Cancelled last year due to budget and safety concerns, the annual Arizona State Fair is back with amusement park rides, food vendors, and an array of agricultural exhibitions including everything from pig races to horse festivals. Info: azstatefair.com

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BUSINESS PROS CONNECT When: Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m. Where: Chompie’s, 3212 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix What: Business Pros Connect is an Arizona-based networking group that offers a place for fellow entrepreneurs to form business relationships, bounce issues/ideas off each other and exchange referrals. Info: businessprosconnectfacebook.com/groups/

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SUN HEALTH FOUNDATION’S 5K FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH When: Sept. 25 Where: Surprise Stadium, 15930 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise What: Take steps to support health and the women you love at Sun Health Foundation’s 5K for women’s health. Walk individually as a and add to the fun by and welcome. No pets, please. Proceeds benefit health programs and services for women at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center. Info: sunhealthfoundation.org/5K

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ALAN JACKSON–LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD When: Sept. 30 Where: Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland, Glendale What: Presented by Silverbelly Whiskey… promoted by Live Nation…and named the Hottest Country Tour of the Summer by music fans at TasteofCountry.com… Jackson’s Last Call: One More for the Road Tour follows his fall 2021 announcement that he is living with CMT (Charcot-MarieTooth), a chronic inherited neuropathy condition. $1 from every ticket sold for the Last Call: One More for the Road Tour will be donated to the CMT Research Foundation, and will be matched by a group of CMTRF donors and board members. Info: gilariverarena.com

By Tony Beal OUT NOW “Prey” A Comanche woman ﬁnds herself in new territory when she and her tribe are hunted by an alien with advanced weaponry.

Sometimes you watch a movie and can tell from the first few minutes that it won’t be for you, and yet it can still surprise you with how bad it is. “Bullet Train” is that kind of film that goes through the motions of having a big cast (including cameos), a funky tone and soundtrack, and enough humor and quirks to keep the audience’s interest. What it doesn’t do is make any of those characters likable (wasting a hugely talented cast), provide humor that’s actually funny or give you a reason to care about anything that’s going on. It can’t even deliver on the action, with choppy and ugly fight scenes that have little variety and no thought in the visuals beyond “flashy neon.” It’s a movie where you can tell everyone was only there because they were bored from COVID quarantine and wanted some quick bucks, and no one had any real passion. It’s an infuriating and obnoxious movie, a compilation of the worst aspects of modern action movies.

Movie Reviews and Upcoming Release Dates

NEW SeptemberRELEASES2 • “Honk For Jesus, Save Your Soul” (Theaters & Peacock) September 9 • “Barbarian” • “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva” September 16 • “The Woman King” • “See How They Run” • “The Silent Twins” (Limited) • “Moonage Daydream” (Limited) September 23 • “Don’t Worry Darling” September 30 • “Bros” • “Smile” • “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” (Amazon Prime) • The Greatest Beer Run Ever (Apple TV+)

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“Bullet Train” A group of assassins on a Japanese train ﬁnd themselves connected in a way that puts them all at risk.

“Vengeance” A journalist travels to a small Texas town to make a podcast around the death of a woman he hooked up with. Have you ever watched a movie and can tell that the writer spends too much time on Twitter? “Vengeance” is one of those movies, as BJ Novak seems to think he’s made something very insightful on the political divide between uppermiddle class Liberals and middle-class Republicans, when all he’s done is come off as someone who’s never met anyone from the latter group. Caricatures roam the story instead of characters (though Boyd Holbrook is trying), in a story that doesn’t seem to know what it’s even about. Is it about the assumptions we make about each other, or the justifications ones will make to deny the truth? I’m not even sure if Novak knows, and it’s hard to laugh at anything going on here or feel like anyone is in danger. By the end, none of it really amounts to anything, as if he himself has given up on the story by that point. You’ll have given up much earlier. “Day Shift” A vampire hunter ﬁnds himself in the crosshairs of a new danger as he struggles to secure money for his family. “Day Shift” almost realizes its potential, if only it could help itself. JJ Perry takes his stuntman past and uses those skills to direct some great action, with some of the most intriguing camerawork of the year and a nice mixture of practical and digital effects. Unfortunately, the script has an obsession with quipping and a selfawareness that is akin to the “Deadpool” movies, as if it needs to acknowledge the strangeness of the story. Sometimes, it’s enough to let the story of a vampire union play out without winking to the audience every five minutes. Still, the actors deliver and sell it well, with Snoop Dogg making the biggest impact—despite his lack of screen time as an old-timer cowboy character. In terms of action movies, Netflix has made worse with more money, and it’s worth a viewing for what it still pulls off.

“Predator” is a series that has always redefined itself with each installment, and “Prey” continues the trend with excellent results. Scaling down the action genre to its barest bones, director Dan Trachtenberg brings a vicious and exciting ride that doesn’t let up, while also introducing new and unique set pieces and ideas. Even then, it still lets the characters guide it, as Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers (the latter of whom is in his first role) are natural born action stars who shine as a sister-brother duo. Most of all, it brings back the fear that this series has been missing for a while with a brutal new creature. It’s a nice reminder that any series can come back with the right idea.

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The Arizona Staycation package includes 15% off the best available room rates plus a daily $50 food and beverage credit to be used at any of the hotel’s three distinct dining concepts, including Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, Skysill Rooftop Lounge, and Cup of Joe Market Café, and is available to book now through Mon., Sept. 30. For more information about The Westin Tempe, or to book your stay, westin-tempe.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phxwt-the-visit

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On the new dinner menu, guests can expect to see an array of dishes that utilize seasonal vegetables, seafood, and put Terra Tempe’s signature pizza-ovens front and center for an interactive dining experience. Favorites includes the New Zealand Mussels, green tipped mussels served with aji amarillo broth, Schreiner’s chorizo, pickled onions, cilantro, and a freshly-toasted rustic loaf; Gambas a La Plancha, spicy marinated prawns with spiced white bean puree, cucumber, and garnished with pickled onions; Bacon Wrapped Bison Meatloaf served with whipped herb potato, grilled asparagus and cherry BBQ sauce; and Vegetable Wellington with roasted peppers, summer squash, caramelized onions, forage mushrooms, asparagus, Boursin cheese, roasted tomato, and drizzled with a vegetable Additionally,demi.Chef Ventura has debuted a new lunch menu featuring 10 new dishes that include a variety of handhelds and light options. The Westin Tempe is offering local residents seeking a unique retreat with special discounts through September. The promotion is in tandem with the launch of the property’s brand-new weekly programing at the hotel’s 18th-floor Skysill Rooftop Lounge. A sophisticated nighttime spot, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Tempe and serves hand-crafted cocktails and an impressive selection of wines.

The hotel also features signature restaurant Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, offering cuisine that evokes a fresh spirit of the Southwest using local, seasonal ingredients and flavors. The area’s newest go-to elevated dining destination, the restaurant recently launched a new brunch, lunch, and dinner menu curated by newly appointed Executive Chef Mario Ventura, the first expansion for the restaurant since its debut last fall. Located on the ground floor of The Westin Tempe at the corner of 7th Street and Mill Avenue, Terra Tempe brings a sophisticated, yet approachable dining experience to the neighborhood with a menu of modernAmerican cuisine that cleverly combines bold, rustic flavors with locally sourced ingredients to offer an authentic reflection of the Southwest’s history. Weekend brunch is offered from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

AN OASIS OF RELAXATION AWAITS AT THE WESTIN TEMPE

The contemporary hotel blends Tempe’s vibrant atmosphere and unique local culture with the brand’s Wellness at Westin pillars of well-being and features numerous biophilic elements throughout its 18 stories, 290 spacious guest rooms and suites, and approximately 21,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event Retreatspace. to a luxury room after a day of shopping on Mill Ave. and rejuvenate in spa-centric bathrooms complete with rain showers. Rooms feature Westin’s signature Heavenly Beds and tranquil décor in soft, relaxing hues. Well-appointed rooms and suites perfectly balance natural elements and modern minimalism, while offering sophisticated spaces complete with floor to ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of A Mountain.

A few standouts from the menu include the Lemon Ricotta Griddle Cake with freshly whipped vanilla Chantilly cream, macerated berries and dusted with snow sugar; Chilaquiles Rojos with the choice of two eggs any style, topped with ranchero sauce, cotĳa cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, and finished with a side of breakfast potatoes; and Sun-Dried Tomato Tortilla Espanola with house made chili tomato sauce, spinach, feta cheese, and sliced potato.

A selection of new libations that range from sweet and spicy to shareable compliment the brunch menu, including the Senorita Picante, Terra Tempe’s fiery spin on a build-your-own Bloody Mary with Hanson’s Habanero Vodka and the option to add bacon, shrimp, or a cream cheese stuffed jalapeno; Gotta Have It with Roku Gin, Luxardo Liqueur, St. Germain, and lime; and The Rum Brunch, a shareable cocktail for two to four guests crafted with Rum Haven Rum, pineapple, coconut milk, hibiscus, and black rum.

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“Is brunch truly brunch without a bevy of handcrafted beverages alongside a slew of classic dishes with a unique twist?” asks Chef Ventura. “Our first brunch menu is true to the Southwest essence of Terra Tempe, while also checking all the boxes of what weekend warriors are looking for in the ultimate brunch experience in the heart of the city.”

nspired by its location at the edge of the painted desert, The Westin Tempe provides an oasis in the heart of downtown for guests to unwind and enhance their well-being. Steps from some of the area’s best shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment destinations, plus local landmarks like Tempe Town Lake, A Mountain (Hayden Butte), Mill Avenue District, and Tempe Beach Park, it’s a refreshing spot to enjoy all the area has to offer.

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What You Can Do Immediately call and/or write the City Council and the Planning Commission and tell them we put a lot of work into the Ashler Hills Park Plan, and you want the plan as it stands. Contact City Council at CityCouncil@scottsdaleAZ.gov or call the Planning Commission at 480-312-4210. -and-

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Preliminary Drawing For Ashler Hills Park

Your park could be fundamentally changed because the only voices being heard may have a vastly diﬀerent agenda than you do. If you care at all about how your only park turns out, you need to speak up now. Loudly.

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To read a very important article on the hold-up visit ScottsdaleNorthPark. com.

There will be a public hearing on September 28th, and you must be there to have your voice heard. The Parks and Rec people were blown away when the ﬁrst two park meetings had over 200 attendees. Let’s see if we can get even more to this meeting.

If you care about Scottsdale North having Pickle Ball or a great park, the city needs your help! Scottsdale North residents worked with the city for over 2 years to create a beautiful park that will beneﬁt the entire area for years. Your enthusiasm and attendance at the public meetings and online comments blew the folks at the city away. Now at the 11th hour of the ﬁnal process, a very small group of well-funded, highly motivated people have stopped the progress and are trying to change what you created.

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