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Eighteen years ago, Sharon Bates didn’t know there was one in her son’s chest waiting to go off. She got the phone call no parent ever wants to receive, telling her that her only child, Anthony, had died suddenly of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), otherwise known as an enlarged heart. Though he was a seemingly healthy college athlete and had 25 pre-participation sports physicals throughout his life, his disease was never detected. ECGs (Electrocardiograms - also known as, EKG’s) were never part of a pre-participation physical, nor are they required now. From this
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tragedy, Sharon channeled her pain, anger, and frustration to create the Anthony Bates Foundation (ABF) in 2002. Since then, ABF has been dedicated to saving young lives through the early detection of HCM because, Sharon Bates believes, “No parent should suffer the heartbreak of losing a child to an undiagnosed cardiac malady.”
Why is ABF’s work so important? October has been designated as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month. ABF’s life-saving mission is to provide crucial cardiac screenings for ages 10 and up, as well as establish a nationwide cardiac screening program for youth, addressing the public health issue through education, collaboration and facilitation. ABF is the only organization screening our nation’s youth with a copyrighted training protocol, as well as a collection mechanism of epidemiological data which provides valuable information for researchers and medical professionals. In addition, ABF donates Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) to area schools along with AED operation and CPR training. Since its inception in 2002, ABF has screened over 14,000 people, with 13 percent of those showing cardiac anomaly. Half of the findings are considered po-
tentially life threatening and need immediate followup. How valuable are your loved ones’ lives? ABF provides cardiac screenings events for organizations like businesses, medical offices, places of worship, schools, clubs or athletic studios. As long as there’s space for it, any organization can host an ABF event. CPR/AED training sessions and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) education are hugely important to protecting the community. ABF conducts cardiac screenings, providing both low cost access to healthcare and preventive cardiac tests to the public in Phoenix and the surrounding communities all over Arizona. Participants receive noninvasive cardiac tests, including ECGs, Echocardiograms (also known as Ultrasound) and blood pressure readings conducted by volunteer medical professionals. During large screening events, a Board-Certified Cardiologist reviews the results with each participant. Small screening event results are sent to the cardiologist after the event and reviewed within a week and participants are notified within another week. If a test result contains evidence of a heart abnormality or other health concern, they are referred to their family doctor first to receive treatment or referral for additional follow up treatment. Most people can get screened in about 30 minutes. Is a half hour of your time worth the peace of mind of knowing you and your family’s hearts are healthy? ABF is leading the way! Earlier in 2018, ABF expanded their world headquarters to an office on 32nd Street and Shea. The need for a larger office space was imperative. As Sharon states, “It has given ABF the ability to expand into medical research. Utilizing college interns, the research program will support research projects with University of Arizona and Kansas State University. Efforts are underway to capture additional data and research with Morris Institute within Arizona State University.” For more information on her worthy cause or to register for one of their upcoming screenings, please visit the website at www.AnthonyBates.org. ABF is a fully credited non-profit organization and tax deductible donations and company sponsorships help them to continue their life saving work. Feel free to contact the organization at 602-482-5606 if you have additional questions or would like to get involved. SCOTTSDALE NORTH NEWS • October 2018 • 3
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PICKLEBALL AND DOG PARK COMING TO SCOTTSDALE NORTH? By Scott Gaertner Lifestyle Contributor DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE HAS BEEN A PARK PLANNED RIGHT IN THE HERE IN THE HEART OF SCOTTSDALE NORTH FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS? It is called Sevano Park, and it is located right behind the Summit Shopping center. There has even been a large sign sitting at the site all this time, saying that the park has been planned. But most of us never noticed it, and nothing has ever been built. But maybe it’s time. THE FORGOTTEN PARK This 15-acre park could easily fit a large dog park and a dozen pickleball courts and still have a ton of room left over for whatever. In my humble opinion, both of those amenities would be fantastic additions to the Scottsdale North lifestyle. Dog owners have had to drive too far for too long to de-water their dogs. And the rapidly growing masses of pickleball players have had to go even farther! (In case you have been hiding in a cave somewhere, pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country…and the Scottsdale North demographic is exactly the pickleball demographic.) While the land being dedicated by the
city saves much in the way of costs, these are not inexpensive facilities. I know that at first glance you would think, “Build a dog park? Heck, give me a handful of seed and some chain link fence and my brother-in-law and I will build it this weekend!” But there really is a lot more to it than that. In this case, you also need to add irrigation, parking, bathrooms and the ongoing maintenance is huge. Anthem had a similar plan a couple of years ago and it came out to a couple million dollars. I would guess this one would be close to that, but wouldn’t it be worth it? Speaking of worth brings up the topic of how this project would be funded. Good question. The City of Scottsdale dedicated the park to enhance the area in the late 1990’s, but apparently only with enough money to fund putting a really neat sign on the property! As you might guess the city now says that they have no money to build anything there, or anywhere else. In fact, they say they have over $300 million of unfunded maintenance projects that are far overdue. But where there’s a will, there is a way. Is there a will? I sure hope so, and I am not alone. There is a group in the process of setting up a 501c non-profit corporation to
begin raising the funds needed to finance the process of building the pickleball portion of the project. If you have any interest, they are creating a website at www.sparcaz.com (Sonoran Pickleball and Recreation Centers AZ) that should be up soon. Its purpose is to provide a platform to disseminate information, promote events, and accept donations. This will be Scottsdale North’s very first park, and this is all in the very preliminary stages. But it is getting very exciting, as things are beginning to come together and there is starting to be some momentum. I received a call as
I was writing this article this morning from the Parks and Recreation Director Reed Parks. He said that they will begin public meetings on this topic very soon. This is really just the beginning of this conversation but stay tuned to this channel for updates. Let’s take Scottsdale North Park from just being a sign to a great addition to the best lifestyle in the Valley! Scott Gaertner is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Northeast, who for the past 25+ years has helped more people to find their lifestyle niche in the Scottsdale North area than anyone else.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SAGUARO FOOTHILLS SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SAGUARO FOOTHILLS WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AT TWO ENTERTAINING EVENTS COMING UP THIS FALL IN OCTOBER 2018. On October 6, 2018 come join in the fun at “Outlets at Anthem’s Shopping Extravaganza.” Our club is one of 20 local charities that will be benefitting from this exciting day of shopping. It’s never too early to get that Christmas shopping done! There will be exclusive discounts, activities, enter-to-win prizes, live entertainment, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tastings and gift bags. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no later than October 1, 2018. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Carolyn Lutz at clutz2765@gmail.com or 602-568-5005. See you there! October 9, 2018 Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills will be holding their 41st Annual Spaghetti
Dinner. For the past 16 years, Harold’s Corral Restaurant has provided an amazing dinner which includes spaghetti, garlic toast, salad, coffee, and tea. Drinks are available for purchase, as well as desserts at our Bake Sale. Adult tickets are $20.00 and children are $7.00. Children below 5 years of age are free with a paid adult ticket. Tickets will be available in advance from one of our Soroptimst members or at the door. Harold’s Corral is located at 6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ. This enjoyable event includes a silent auction and raffle. Tickets can be purchased in advance from one of our Soroptimist members, on our web-site at www.siguarofoothils.org, or at the door. For more information call Angi Vranas at Avranas@gmail.com or 901-827-5265. Soroptimist looks forward to serving you at our 41st Annual Spaghetti Dinner, October 9, 2018, benefitting women and girls in this community.
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NEW ROUNDABOUTS CAUSING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ON RIO VERDE By Courtney Bush CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN FOR TWO NEW ROUNDABOUTS TO APPEAR IN NORTH SCOTTSDALE BUT IS CAUSING CONCERN FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS ABOUT SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY ISSUES, DESPITE THE CITY SAYING THEY WILL ONLY IMPROVE AND NOT DESTROY. Currently, Rio Verde Drive is a two-lane road with a maximum speed of 50 MPH, but within this year, the two roundabouts will be located along Rio Verde Drive at 118th Street and 122nd Street. The first roundabout is set to give an intersection along 118th Street but is being extended north to intersect with Rio Verde. For an alternative route while construction is happening, 188th Street will guide through between Dynamite Boulevard and Happy Valley Road.
came to an agreement and is funding and widening Rio Verde Drive consisting of one wide vehicle lane going both directions with a landscaped median inbetween 116th Street and 122nd Street. It is noted that the roundabouts will be concluded in the construction that the club is funding.
Construction has begun with 118th Street being in the design phase of the process for the first roundabout. Locals are speaking foully about the second roundabout having an entrance point to a private golf club. Regardless, Basha states that the Scottsdale Transportation Director, Paul Basha, city’s studies of both intersections states that the city of Scottsdale will see an condoned the creation of the escalation in traffic comparing it to Alma School traffic signals. There were Parkway and Dynamite. questions unanswered about this theory whether or not the city would require traditional traffic lights or One roundabout is enough to roundabouts at the intersection.
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cause chaos, but two is what worries the residents who have to rely on both to get from Point A to Point B.
The second roundabout is set to be along 122nd Street bringing an intersection that leads to the entrance of the Scottsdale National Golf Club, GoDaddy founder Bob Parson’s membersonly-45-hole club. It is said that the Scottsdale National Golf Club is financially involved with the construction along with some minor improvements but will have nothing to do with the construction itself. Previous agreements with the club and the city issue that the club was responsible for paying the city for improvements on the north half of Rio Verde Drive. The city was said to not have the public funds to finish the widening of Rio Verde in the future, therefore coming about the club of funding the whole project. The club ultimately
If the idea of a roundabout did not happen, the city would have to have built a traffic signal. Basha said that high traffic volume over time from the 118th Street extension and the golf club did acquire some sort of traffic control. The problems occurring with the residents are that they use the road as a rural highway going
50 MPH. Basha stated that a majority of the complaints are coming from the residents in the county miles east of Scottsdale who take the route on occurrence. The city did take a look at roundabouts on rural highways in Wisconsin comparing the similarity of the speed limit and conducted that they were an adequate fit towards traffic control measure in that community. Ultimately, there should be no problem occurring with the two roundabouts; as the city did the research and will do the most to keep the community and residents safe.
Key points to remember when driving a roundabout: • Yield to other drivers within the roundabout. For multilane RBTs, you must yield to BOTH lanes of circulating traffic • Do not change lanes or pass others. • Do not stop within the roundabout. • Avoid driving next to large trucks. • Use your turn signal before exiting the roundabout.
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CITY NEWS FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH UNVEILS RENOVATION FOUR SEASONS RESORT SCOTTSDALE AT TROON NORTH HAS UNVEILED CONTEMPORARY NEW CASITAS, SUITES AND PUBLIC SPACES MARKING THE COMPLETION OF A USD 13 MILLION RESORT RENOVATION INSPIRED BY THE NATURAL GRANDEUR OF ITS SONORAN DESERT SETTING. Designed by Whitespace Interiors, the Resort’s 210 spacious casitas and suites enhance the luxury desert experience with natural elements set against a subtle earth tone palette. Contemporary new furnishings, décor and modern artwork capture the warm, peaceful essence of the rocky desert retreat. “Everywhere you turn, you are
enveloped by amazing natural desert landscape,” says Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale General Manager Kelley Moreton. “Our vision has been to bring the warmth, beauty and grandeur of our surroundings into the guest room experience in a new contemporary fashion..” Encouraging guests to embrace the indoor-outdoor style of living afforded by Scottsdale’s warm winter days, the Resort added flat-screen televisions to the patios of approximately 100 casitas and suites. In addition to its new casita and suite décor, the Resort also has updated its lobby with new furnishings and décor designed to complement the lobby’s dramatic views to the valley below.
In May 2018, the Resort unveiled its new concept Spanish steakhouse Talavera, which boasts vibrant contemporary design highlighted with modern paintings and prints by local Mexican artist Gennaro Garcia.
“For nearly 20 years, we have been honoured to serve our guests with outstanding service and amenities,” Moreton said. “We are thrilled to continue that tradition with beautiful new accommodations and spaces.”
The Resort’s pools underwent updates with the replacement of loungers, chairs, all pool-area furnishings as well as furniture at Saguaro Blossom, the pool’s restaurant and bar. The chic new look features contemporary round daybeds and plush loungers, swivel lounge chairs as well as updated furnishings in 18 poolside cabanas.
To best experience its new casitas, suites and public spaces, guests are encouraged to enjoy the Resort’s Experience More package, which offers a USD 100 Resort credit with every two paid consecutive nights. The Resort credit may be applied to in-casita dining, restaurant dining, and spa experiences.
Spa goers will enjoy enhancements to The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale including a newly designed relaxation area.
For resort reservations call Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at 888207-9696 or book online at www. fourseasons.com/scottsdale/.
IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO THREE POPULAR SCOTTSDALE TRAILHEADS ACCORDING TO SCOTTSDALEAZ.GOV, THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE IS MOVING FORWARD WITH DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THREE TRAILHEADS IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF THE PRESERVE.
access for several months beginning on September 24, 2018. Construction of both trailheads is anticipated to be complete in mid-2019. During the closure, visitors may access the Preserve from a variety of other Preserve trailheads.
Construction of restrooms, paved parking, equestrian staging areas and other support amenities is currently underway at the Granite Mountain and Fraesfield Trailheads. The Granite Mountain Trailhead is expected to remain open for public use during construction, however parking may be temporarily redirected at times. Please observe all posted signs.
The City of Scottsdale is also moving forward with design and construction of the Pima Dynamite Trailhead located on the northeast corner of Pima Road and Dynamite Boulevard. This trailhead will provide parking and support amenities for public recreational access to the extensive network of trails in the northern region of the Preserve for hiking, biking, trail running, and horseback riding. Construction is expected to begin in 2019, and completed in early 2020.
The Fraesfield Trailhead will be closed to public
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Fraesfield Trailhead: 13400 E. Rio Verde Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Granite Mountain Trailhead: 31402 N. 136th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Pima Dynamite Trailhead: 28777 N. Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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MY COMPANY & TITLE IS…Amici Catering & Events. I am the CEO/ Chief Event Officer (and co-owner).
A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… In no particular order… 300 phone calls (maybe it only feels that way) with clients, rental companies, entertainment and production companies, and food vendors; A venue site check for some fabulous gala; Trying a new chef creation, like seven different variations of lemon foam; Creating and reviewing 20+ proposals for upcoming events; A menu tasting for an impassioned wedding couple. MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING/WORKING IN THE SCOTTSDALE NORTH AREA IS… There are plenty of “stops” for Pokémon Go. MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY... I love the movie Gross Pointe Blank – fast dialogue and an 80’s sound track gets me every time. MY FAMILY… Owns my heart. I have three fabulous men in my life! Scott, my husband and business partner, and our two sons Christopher and Mikey. Together we laugh a lot, solve world problems, and see way too many superhero movies (that last part may be only my opinion.) THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE HARD WAY IS… Always have a back up plan. Being
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ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT… A hot bath, preferably with bubbles. There is nothing better for helping me hit the reset button from a challenging day. Just give me three or four magazines, a scented candle, and life is all good again. WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… A Coroner/ Crime Solver. Don’t ask me why, but when I was 13 years old I thought being the next female “Quincy” was my calling. THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS... “Are You Gonna Go My Way” by Lenny Kravitz. Of course, I would also include full ‘head banging’ choreography. THE ONE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME IS… My husband, for sure. He is, and always has been the hardest working, most integrity filled man I have ever known. My respect for him makes me want to work harder, be smarter and give more to those around me. THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… An episode of First We Feast ‘Hot Ones’ with Jim Gaffigan. Call me warped but watching people react
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MY LIFE… Is busy and ever changing. Some days I wonder what it would be like to work in a factory, Monday-Friday from 9-5. I think the routine would be comforting and the steady schedule would leave me more time for friends, craft projects and exercise. Having control of the pace of my schedule would be a luxury.
MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE TO… Go to Africa with my family. I have been working on them for a couple of years. So far, they do not share my dream.
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MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS EXPLAINED By Kristy Young
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s most of you know, Medicare is a federal health insurance program for those 65 or older, certain individuals with a qualifying disability, or those of any age diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease. Medicare helps pay for hospital stays (Part A) and doctor visits (Part B), but doesn’t cover everything. There are deductibles and co-insurance costs that are your responsibility. You may add coverage by enrolling in a private Medicare health plan.
There are two options for Medicare Health Plans. Your first option is to add coverage by enrolling in a Medicare Supplement and/or a Medicare Part D Drug Plan. Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap plans, have additional monthly premiums but help cover the deductibles and co-insurance costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. Your second option is to choose a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C.) These plans combine your Part A hospital coverage, Part B doctor visits and usually include a Part D drug plan. They offer financial protection by putting a cap on your out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare Advantage plans may also offer additional benefits that are not offered by Original Medicare.
So how do you know which to choose? It is important to think about your needs. How often do you visit your doctor? Are the medications you take covered? Do you have a particular doctor, hospital or pharmacy that you want to use? Do you have health coverage through an employer, union or military? Would you rather pay less in monthly premiums or pay less out of pocket when you receive healthcare? Do you travel often? A licensed agent can help you compare options and choose a plan that meets your individual needs.
It is wise to review your options annually. You can make changes to your coverage during the Medicare Annual Enrollment period from October 15 through December 7 every year. The changes you make during this time are effective on January 1.
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COVER STORY
GHOSTLY PLACES IN ARIZONA A HISTORY OF HAUNTING
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By Jill “MamaBug” Frier
s the temperatures begin to drop in Arizona, the thrills and chills of Halloween spookiness begin to creep in. One of the most fascinating, and entertaining, aspects of Arizona is the legendary prevalence of its ghost stories. As the heart of the Wild West, Arizona has had a history of violence, tragedy and mayhem from its earliest days on record. The result was hundreds of ghostly stories that surround certain, creepy spots throughout our state. Some of the ghostly spots are difficult to find and can be hard to reach, but here are a few of the reportedly haunted places around Arizona you can easily visit and take a ghost tour this Halloween season.
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IRDCAGE THEATER 535 East Allen Street Tombstone, Arizona Tombstone, located in the southern part of Arizona, is one of the most famous and celebrated towns of the historic Old West. Labeled “the town too tough to die,” Tombstone has seen its share of violence and death. The place with the worst reputation in Tombstone, widely believed to be the wildest and meanest place in town, is the Birdcage Theater. At least 16 deadly gunfights took place in the former saloon, brothel and gambling hall, and legend has it that at least 26 people died there between 1881 and 1889. Arguably one of the most haunted places in the state, the current owners of the Birdcage Theater describe it this way: “Over one hundred and forty bullet holes remain in the building. Visitors and employees of the Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone, Arizona, have reported seeing the spirits of former prostitutes and men in cowboy hats. Some claim to be touched and pushed by unseen forces. At night, the sounds of laughter, yelling and music have been heard, as though the parties of the old west were still raging.”
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dona, is the historic town of Jerome. Once a billion dollar copper mining town, Jerome was also once known as the “Wickedest Town in the West.” The town was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976 and many of the original structures built in its heyday are still precariously hanging from the side of the mountain, looming over the Verde Valley of NorthCentral Arizona. The Grand Hotel is reportedly one of the most haunted establishments in Jerome, a town full of great ghost stories. A former hospital, it is said to have about eight different ghosts haunting the building, ranging from patients to staff who died in a variety of frightening ways. Although the current owner is not really into hauntings or ghost stories, he does say:
Visitors report hearing voices, seeing “spirit orbs” and feeling cold spots around the former mining town, reportedly another Arizona hot spot for ghostly activity. “If there are spirits, they must be a lot happier occupying a hotel instead of a hospital. They are dealing with a clientele that are here by choice and not necessity.”
If you’re looking for one of the most infamous haunted hot spots in Arizona, take a day or weekend trip south to Tombstone and stop in at the Bird Cage Theater.
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EROME GRAND HOTEL 200 Hill Street Jerome, Arizona A bit north of Phoenix, nestled in the mountains near Cottonwood and Sescottsdalenorthnews.com
and established the Vulture Mine. A small mining town cropped up to support the mine and the usual antics of the Wild West ensued. Once home to a population of several thousand people, Vulture City provides people with a glimpse of the mining culture and lifestyle in the Old West, and visitors can explore several of the buildings to see a piece of Arizona history. Visitors can also see the infamous, and very creepy, “Hanging Tree,” where legend has it that 18 miners were executed for stealing gold in the late 1800s.
Jerome is well known for its hauntings, and haunted tours of the town are available for visitors who want to see more of the spooky sights and rumored haunts of the spirits in Jerome and the surrounding area.
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ULTURE GOLD MINE 36610 North 355th Avenue Wickenburg, Arizona A little northwest of Phoenix is Wickenburg and the former site of Vulture City, another once-booming mining town with a brief and tempestuous history. In 1863, Henry Wickenburg discovered gold and silver
The town of Wickenburg hosts its own Legends and Ghosts Tours, so if you are seeking a spooky trip to an old mining town, take a quick journey down the road to Wickenburg for a tour of the Vulture Mine and find out about the other haunted spots in the area.
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ASSAYAMPA INN 122 E Gurley St. Prescott, Arizona The one time capitol of Arizona, Prescott is home to many stories of ghosts and Wild West antics. One of the most famous, however, is the supposed haunting of the somewhat more modern Hassayampa Inn in on Gurley Street. The hotel was constructed in the 1920s and quickly became the site of one of Prescott’s most notorious hauntings. The hotel
describes its most famous ghost story this way: “The year it opened, 1927, a very young bride checked into a balcony suite with her much older husband. According to the story, her husband went out to buy cigarettes and never returned. She waited for three days and then took her life in despair. Since then, countless hotel guests and employees have reported encounters with a young woman throughout the hotel crying at the end of a bed, dressed in a pink gown in the hallway, appearing and disappearing from rooms. Others have reported strange cold spots in her honeymoon suite. Frequently the smell of flowers emanates from the empty room.” The Hassayampa Inn is a beautiful, historic hotel in downtown Prescott, but it’s also the location of quite a few different reported ghost sightings. If you are in the mood for a good ghost story and some famous hauntings this Halloween season, the Hassayampa Inn in Prescott is worth a weekend visit.
These are just a few of the many spots in Arizona rumored to be home to ghosts of our Wild West past. So if you are looking for the thrills and chills of a good ghost story this Halloween season and want a place that is easy to visit, take a day or weekend trip to one of these famously haunted spots. And be sure to check Ladybug’s Blog for a more ideas for great places to get your kids out of the house to enjoy historic and fun adventures throughout the state of Arizona.
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R E S I D E N T I A L
REAL ESTATE
SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES By Scott Gaertner Lifestyle Contributor
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here was a time not so long ago when Scottsdale North was considered the middle of nowhere. Scottsdale Road was two lanes all the way, and there was very little shopping or anything else beyond cactus and coyotes. In the early days selling Terravita, the two most common objections we heard from folks were, “It’s so far out!” and “There’s nothing out here!” And they were right! New homeowners at that time had to shop all over the valley for almost anything they wanted for their home. There weren’t many good restaurants, and everyday clothes shopping, office supplies, or even just getting a massage was something you had to plan ahead for because it was a day trip.
Luckily for us residents, some courageous entrepreneurs took the risk to head across the barren desert divide to bring their businesses, and today Scottsdale North has it all. Nearly everything you need is right in the community, and you have lots of internet choices as well. But when possible, I always prefer to give my money to my neighbors. And there are reasons other than just being a good neighbor to shop local.
Spending money with local retailers helps keep the local community alive. The places where we eat, shop, and have fun all have the potential to make a community feel like home. “One-ofa-kind” businesses are a fundamental part of the distinctive character of the community. A community where large chains of shops exceed the number of independently run small businesses, be-
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to economic benefits. Possibly equally important is that independent businesses define the community’s self-image and creates a sense pride for the people who live there. National chain retailers, on the other hand, can homogenize a community and reduce its element of uniqueness and character. Many communities are choosing to take control of their own economic character by supporting unique one-of-a-kind local businesses. Shouldn’t Scottsdale North be one of those communities? When dollars are spent locally they tend to stay local, paying salaries and increasing the tax base for projects like dog and pickleball parks! Studies have shown that for every $100 spent in locally owned businesses $73 stays local. The study found that for every $100 spent non-locally.\, only $43 stayed lo-
Finally, according to the American Independent Business Alliance, local businesses enjoy a higher customer satisfaction rating. It only makes sense. As we all know, bad news travels like wildfire these days. A small business just can’t stay afloat without positive reviews from its hometown clients. Over the years I’ve formed many friendships from the local business owners that I use and refer. In almost every case, they show their appreciation by providing super service and competitive pricing… and there’s no trip charge! Scott Gaertner is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Northeast, who for the past 25+ years has helped more people to find their lifestyle niche in the Scottsdale North area than anyone else.
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individuals with extreme stress and anxiety procrastinate and are unable to complete even the smallest of tasks or projects. Other symptoms may also occur and vary from person to person. An individualized evaluation done by a stress and anxiety specialist will help identify your specific symptoms. Many people ask the difference between stress and anxiety. Stress is not considered to be a clinical or mental health disorder but Studies show that up to rather a condition state of being. 75 percent of physician visits are or However, anxiety can be diagnosed related to stress. as a clinical/mental health disorder and can run in families also make you feel overwhelmed or and be attributed partially to genetics. incapable of making clear decisions. Both conditions are treatable with These conditions may also result in high success rates when a professional the inability to concentrate. Many who specializes in stress and anxiety
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MOVIES MOVIE REVIEWS SEARCHING
Told mainly through a computer and websites, a father tries to find his daughter after she goes missing. The format Searching uses to tell its story made it much more suspenseful and interesting than most other regular narrative features in its genre. The use of real websites both popular and obscure adds to the descent that David (John Cho) has to go through. Speaking of which, given that most of the time is spent solely with him, Cho does a fantastic job…so much so that he actually overshadows the other actors, though they all do their best. Beyond the main plot, the way the internet is portrayed is scarily accurate. From the different types of content that’s promoted on websites, to the people pretending to feel bad about a situation just for attention, it all feels genuine.
THE NUN
After the suicide of a nun, a priest and a novitiate investigate the area where it occurred, discovering the horrors that lie within it. The Nun should be a film that I dislike, with the amount of jump scares, strange editing choices (especially during some vision scenes), and an all-around cliche feel (you’ll likely feel like you’ve seen this film several times before). But director Corin Hardy managed to grab me, perhaps due to my love of gothic looking films. Everything from the cinematography to the set design has a very creepy feel to it, with set pieces in graveyards, underground dungeons and a church’s nave. The film is also bolstered by the leads Demian Bichir (the genuinely sympathetic but stoic Father Burke) and Taissa Farmiga (Sister Irene, a curious but confident practicing nun who has some great moments in the third act). And despite the constant jump
scares, they were at least real and a few genuinely got me. The Nun was one of the weaker Conjuring films, but still well done.
THE PREDATOR
A soldier must work with a scientist to protect his son from both the government and Predators. The Predator doesn’t feel finished, and I don’t mean in a “cliffhanger ending” way. I mean there are moments where it feels like scenes are missing, such as never seeing what happens to certain characters (one of the main characters literally disappears towards the end). Speaking of the characters, there are none in this film, just caricatures, designed to fit a stereotype without having any development. And for a film that’s supposed to be intense and scary, the amount of comedy ruins any of that, and even then, most of the humor doesn’t even work. It really is interesting how a film with so much talent in front and behind the camera can result in such a bad film.
MANDY
A lumberjack goes after a cult leader after the death of his wife. What other film can you think of has Nicolas Cage fighting a demon biker gang? When’s the last time you saw Nicolas Cage give a genuinely great performance that makes you sympathize with his character while also being insane? What about a haunting score from the late Johann Johannsson that combines orchestra, synth AND rock? There are also amazing supporting roles from Andrea Riseborough and Linus Roache, the latter who hams it to oblivion. And don’t even get me started on the beautiful neon drenched visuals. Mandy is as much of an experience as it is a movie, and it’s one that you must see.
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roon resident Teri Twarkins Kelley is a Girl Scout from way back.
“I started with my Brownie troop in second grade, and the courage, confidence and character I learned at that young age transformed my life. With these ‘Three Cs,’ I knew I could do anything,” said Kelley, who would earn the Girl Scout Silver Award – their second highest honor—before she left for college. Once in college, her belief that she could do anything only strengthened as she ran Division 1 track and cross country for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “Two-a-day workouts and year-round competitions made the college experience very full,” said Kelley, who earned a degree in communications when she wasn’t busy running laps. After school, Kelley had the courage not many people have in their early 20s – moving across the country, from her home in the South to Arizona. And doing so based simply on a book. “As a little girl I read a book about a girl who lived in this cool town called Tucson, a city no one in the Southeast really knew at that time, save for perhaps
college basketball,” Kelley explains. “So when I graduated, I contacted a friend from Arizona State University I had met in college, who helped me make Arizona my home.” Once she made her way to Arizona, she would embark on her next chapter. “I got my start in public relations and marketing, and then eventually moved on to marketing and finance. After I earned my MBA at ASU in the early 2000s, I jumped in head first with a complete career change,” said Kelley, who became a financial advisor for then-Smith Barney, now Morgan Stanley. And she didn’t just become a run-of-the-mill advisor – she worked her way up to senior vice president, and now serves as a corporate retirement plan director. Kelley also dipped her toes back into Girl Scouting, volunteering as a troop leader in the local Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC), which serves more than 20,000 girls in grades K-12 in the region. “As I tend to do – both literally and figuratively – I took the volunteer position and ran with it, eventually joining the council’s board of directors in 2008,” said Kelley. She would also get back into actually running that same year after being diagnosed with osteopenia, a type of bone deterioration that is the precursor to osteoporosis. “But I wasn’t about to let the diagnosis stop me from any of my new passions.”
“Today, I am dividing my time between being a mom, my career and our newest Girl Scout project, called Badge Bash, an ‘un-gala’ of sorts where guests bring their own ‘troop’ of friends to The Parsons Leadership Center to test their skills at earning fun badges and patches, as well as enjoy a night of food, drinks and entertainment,” said Kelley. “This November 2 will mark just our second year undertaking Badge Bash, and we are hopeful the entire community will come out in support.” Kelley also notes that a big part of her work on behalf of GSACPC, in addition to Badge Bash, is spreading the word about the power of Girl Scouting, and how the girl-led, girl-centered leadership experience helps girls empower themselves to become G.I.R.L.s. “That stands for Go-Getters, Innovators, Risk Takers and Leaders,” says Kelley. “That, at its core, is what we are all about.” For more information about Girl Scouts or Badge Bash, please visit www.girlscoutsaz.org.
About 18 months after her diagnosis, Kelley completed her first Ironman, which included a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run. This race, which helped her stave off the symptoms of the osteopenia, led to four more such competitions over the next three years, including participating in World Championship Ironman in Hawaii in 2011. So, after all this, Kelley must have been satisfied – and ready to take a break? Not by a longshot. In the years since, in fact, she’s made this community her home, started a family and helped GSACPC complete its Campaign for Girls in Arizona, an $18-million fundraising campaign to significantly expand and enhance the Girl Scout experience for more girls, culminating in the building and opening of The Bob and Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain in 2017, just as she took on the role of GSACPC board chair. scottsdalenorthnews.com
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THINGS TO DO FARMERS MARKET NORTH SCOTTSDALE WHEN: Saturdays, October - April, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE: The General Store, 8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ WHAT: Fresh, local, unique. The Farmers Market North Scottsdale offers family-friendly shopping for meats, dairy, cheese, eggs, bread, honey, sauces, and other food, pantry and pet items grown and/or created in the local community. Shop for groceries and enjoy hot food from our rotating variety of trucks and vendors while browsing unique art, jewelry, and clothing. A DAY OF MISCHIEF WHEN: Saturday, October 6, 9 am – 5 pm and 7, 10 am to 4 pm WHERE: Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 WHAT: Magic is coming for all ages. Get out your wands, cloaks and brooms and get ready for a magical time. If you love Wands, Owls, and Grumpy Professors like we do……We invite you to join us on October 6th and 7th for A Day of Mischief at Westworld event center in Scottsdale! Come celebrate the magical world we all know and love! Are you heading back to your magical school soon? Come seek a magical wand, enjoy plenty of Butterscotch Beer, enjoy all your favorite
activities, shop at Magical Alley, go to a Magical Creature Scavenger Hunts, do some wand dueling, see Strolling Characters, catch Photo Ops ,play a round or two of Magical Games on brooms, participate in the Costume Contest, and meet our LIVE OWLS. Tickets at tickettailor.com ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL WHEN: October 13 & 14 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. WHERE: 7555 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Over 100 varieties of tacos will be available both days, all for just $2 each. Now in its 9th year, it’s a taco-topia of epic proportions. Inside the event, you’ll find about 50 restaurants dishing out $2 tacos and bars/beverage stations serving margaritas, cervezas, water, and soda. Vendors will be on hand to sell other food (mostly desserts) as well. Plus, there’s entertainment everywhere! Highlights include Lucha Libre Wrestling, Chihuahua Beauty Pageant, Kids Zone and more! Get tickets online at aztacofestival.com FALL MAKE ‘N TAKE EVENT WHEN: October 13, 12:30 pm WHERE: Stencil Studios 14435 N. 73rd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 WHAT: Make your own mini pumpkin string art at this FALLTASTIC event. Approximately 8
inches square, choose any color string and wood stain from our collection. With this project you will sand and stain the wood, hammer the nails and string it. Participants must be 13 years of age or older. $20 per person. To reserve seats visit: stencilstudios.com/fall-make-n-take-stringart-event/ PHOENIX FASHION WEEK WHEN: Thursday, October 18, 8 am – Saturday October 20, 10 pm WHERE: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale WHAT: Join the Leading Fashion Event of the Southwest at Talking Stick Resort (Oct. 1820) where we will showcase 30+ Emerging Designers and Established Designers in a runway/ marketplace setting. Enjoy Five Restaurants on Location, Pop-Up Shopping, Music, Cocktails, the Red Carpet, Runway Shows and more! ARIZONA’S BEST HOME SHOW WHEN: Friday October 19 – Sunday October 21; 10 am WHERE: Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 WHAT: Arizona’s BEST Home Show is featuring Ty Pennington from Extreme Home Makeover
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GELATO FESTIVAL SCOTTSDALE WHEN: October 20 & 21 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Gelato Festival World Masters is the most important event dedicated to Artisan Italian Gelato. It is a challenge of Gelato Chefs that recognizes the greatest flavors through competition. The mission of Gelato Festival America is to spread the culture of Artisan Italian Gelato. Born in Florence, Italy, Gelato Festival is an all-star lineup where the biggest names in Gelato making compete against one another with a one-time flavor they have created just for the festival. THE ASU TROMBONE STUDIO @ ARTS AT THE ROCKS WHEN: October 21, 7 p.m WHERE: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 WHAT: Have you ever heard a trombone quartet or sextet? What about a whole trombone choir? Well
now is your chance! The Arizona State University Trombone Studio, led by Dr. Bradley Edwards, will perform a variety of music, with groups from four to over twenty trombones! The ASU Desert Bones, as they are known, will perform a piece written especially for this occasion by Jeffrey Anthony, for trombone choir, hand bells, and choir. The performance will also feature DHPC’s hand bell and chancel choirs. Come join us for the first free concert of Arts at the Rocks series and be amazed by the spectrum of sounds that can be produced by trombones! TRUNK OR TREAT WHEN: Sunday, October 28, 4 pm – 6 pm WHERE: North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Rd. WHAT: This event provided an opportunity for church and community families to enjoy a free, safe and friendly trick or treating experience. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with carnival games, snow cones and bouncer. Food Trucks and other snacks will be available throughout the evening. Halfway through the event the NSUMC Youth Group will lead children in a costume parade. The night will end with the awarding of trophies for exceptional costumes and decorated trunks, and the highly coveted “Trunk-or-Treating.”
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