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Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be printed or reproduced without the publication’s permission. Deer Valley Times assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH: ANTHONY BATES FOUNDATION OCTOBER IS SUDDEN CARDIAC AWARENESS MONTH
Does your child have a ticking time bomb in tentially life threatening and need immediate followtheir chest? up. How valuable are your loved ones’ lives? Eighteen years ago, Sharon Bates didn’t know there ABF provides cardiac screenings events for orgawas one in her son’s chest waiting to go off. She got nizations like businesses, medical offices, places of the phone call no parent ever wants to receive, telling worship, schools, clubs or athletic studios. As long as her that her only child, Anthony, had died suddenly there’s space for it, any organization can host an ABF of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), otherwise event. CPR/AED training sessions and Sudden Carknown as an enlarged heart. Though he was a seem- diac Arrest (SCA) education are hugely important to ingly healthy college athlete and had 25 pre-partici- protecting the community. pation sports physicals throughout his life, his disease was never detected. ECGs (Electrocardiograms - also ABF conducts cardiac screenings, providing both low known as, EKG’s) were never part of a pre-partici- cost access to healthcare and preventive cardiac tests pation physical, nor are they required now. From this to the public in Phoenix and the surrounding comtragedy, 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 be” “ Since its inception in 2002, ABF has screened over 14,000 people, with 13 percent of those showing cardiac anomaly. munities 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 cause, Sharon Bates believes, “No parent should suffer hearts are healthy? the heartbreak of losing a child to an undiagnosed cardiac malady.” ABF is leading the way! Earlier in 2018, ABF expandWhy is ABF’s work so important? October has been and Shea. The need for a larger office space was imdesignated as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness perative. As Sharon states, “It has given ABF the abilmonth. ABF’s life-saving mission is to provide crucial ity to expand into medical research. Utilizing college cardiac screenings for ages 10 and up, as well as estab- interns, the research program will support research lish a nationwide cardiac screening program for youth, projects with University of Arizona and Kansas State addressing the public health issue through education, University. Efforts are underway to capture additional collaboration and facilitation. ABF is the only organi- data and research with Morris Institute within Arizona zation screening our nation’s youth with a copyrighted State University.” training protocol, as well as a collection mechanism of epidemiological data which provides valuable infor- For more information on her worthy cause or to regismation for researchers and medical professionals. In ter for one of their upcoming screenings, please visit addition, ABF donates Automatic External Defibrilla- the website at www.AnthonyBates.org. tors (AED) to area schools along with AED operation ed their world headquarters to an office on 32nd Street and CPR training. ABF is a fully credited non-profit organization and tax deductible donations and company sponsorships help Since its inception in 2002, ABF has screened over them to continue their life saving work. Feel free to 14,000 people, with 13 percent of those showing car- contact the organization at 602-482-5606 if you have diac anomaly. Half of the findings are considered po- additional questions or would like to get involved.
CITY NEWS 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.
city saves much in the way of costs, these are not inexpensive facilities. I know that at first glance you would entertainment, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tastings or 901-827-5265. Soroptimist looks forward to serving 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?
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 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
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 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 lifestyle in the Valley!
you at our 41st Annual Spaghetti Dinner, October 9, 2018, benefitting women and girls in this community.
CITY NEWS NEW ROUNDABOUTS CAUSING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS ON RIO VERDE
By Courtney Bush came to an agreement and is year, the two roundabouts will be located along only-45-hole club. It is said that the Scottsdale public funds to finish the widening of Rio Verde funding the whole project. The club ultimately funding and widening Rio Verde CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN FOR TWO Drive consisting of one wide NEW ROUNDABOUTS TO APPEAR IN NORTH vehicle lane going both directions SCOTTSDALE BUT IS CAUSING CONCERN with a landscaped median inFOR COUNTY RESIDENTS ABOUT SAFETY between 116th Street and 122nd AND EFFICIENCY ISSUES, DESPITE THE CITY Street. SAYING THEY WILL ONLY IMPROVE AND NOT DESTROY. It is noted that the roundabouts Currently, Rio Verde Drive is a two-lane road with construction that the club is a maximum speed of 50 MPH, but within this funding. Rio Verde Drive at 118th Street and 122nd Street. Construction has begun with The first roundabout is set to give an intersection 118th Street being in the design along 118th Street but is being extended north to phase of the process for the intersect with Rio Verde. For an alternative route first roundabout. Locals are while construction is happening, 188th Street will speaking foully about the second guide through between Dynamite Boulevard and roundabout having an entrance Happy Valley Road. point to a private golf club. 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 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 memberstheory whether or not the city would require traditional traffic lights or roundabouts at the intersection. 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 ” “ One roundabout is enough to cause chaos, but two is what worries the residents who have to rely on both to get from Point A to Point B. 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. National Golf Club is financially involved with the construction along with some minor improvements Key points to remember when driving a roundabout: but will have nothing to do with the construction itself. • Yield to other drivers within the roundabout. For multilane RBTs, you must yield to BOTH lanes of circulating traffic Previous agreements with the club and the city issue that the club was responsible for paying the • Do not change lanes or pass others. city for improvements on the north half of Rio • Do not stop within the roundabout. Verde Drive. The city was said to not have the • Avoid driving next to large trucks. in the future, therefore coming about the club of • Use your turn signal before exiting the roundabout. will be concluded in the Regardless, Basha states that the
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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 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 subtle earth tone palette. Contemporary
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. 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. Spa goers will enjoy enhancements to The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale including a newly designed relaxation area. Construction is expected to begin in 2019, and “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.” 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.
For resort reservations call Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at 888207-9696 or book online at www.
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. 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 Fraesfield Trailhead will be closed to public 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.
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. fourseasons.com/scottsdale/.
completed in early 2020. Trailhead Locations:
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
