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Build Back Better Is Dead, But Your Chance to Secure Energy Independence Is Not

By Erick O’Donnell

“A

ll politics are local,” as a time-tested American saying goes.

When considering climate change, the most urgent political issue of our time, we might instinctively balk at this old sawhorse. What, after all, could be less local a concern than the challenges posed by global warming?

Yet a closer look reveals that regular people always have the power to effect major change if they are determined to do so, especially if they have the support of their community.

All eyes were on the new administration over the past year as it tried to marshal support for its Build Back Better package of public investments—and for good reason. Among other provisions, the bill would have significantly enhanced incentives for green-energy investments, encouraging businesses and individuals to make the kinds of changes needed for the country to fulfill its carbon-reduction commitments.

The plan stalled just before this past Christmas in the face of resistance from two Democratic senators. In explaining his refusal to back the bill, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin paid lip service to political ideals, but his considerable vested interest in the dying coal industry is hard to ignore.

Kyrsten Sinema, one of our very own senators, remained enigmatic and noncommittal to the end, a puzzling stance toward a rare opportunity to harness her state’s most abundant natural resource—the sun’s energy.

But no matter what powerful politicians are doing (or, more to the point, not doing) on the national stage to counteract climate change, there is always something regular people can do. More than 200,000 homeowners in Arizona have already installed solar systems, which produce enough electrical output to power almost a million homes, according to the Solar Energy Industry Association, and Arizonans are only getting started. You can secure dependable, affordable energy for yourself and your family while contributing to clean-energy self-sufficiency for America. And the professionals at SunSolar Solutions, a locally owned full-service solar installer, want to help—even if politicians don’t.

New energy initiatives would have been a boon to homeowners and to American green energy as a whole. But 26 percent of the cost of a solar system is still a big chunk of change for Uncle Sam to kick in, and it’s still available until the end of this year. It’s vital, however, that you act soon to take advantage of this temporary generosity because it’s only good for

systems that are placed in service before January 1, 2023. On that date, the credit drops to 22 percent.

SunSolar Solutions focuses on maximizing value for customers by leveraging the tax incentive to the hilt. By installing the greatest possible number of panels on your roof, you maximize the amount of money that the U.S. government will be investing in the system and into your home.

If the 100 percent design created a $10,000 subsidy, then the 150-percent design will produce a $15,000 subsidy. There is no limit to the size of the system and, therefore, the size of the tax credit. The result of a properly designed system is a lower monthly and annual cost for the household’s electricity.

A solar system offers even more financial benefits to your household. As a long-term money-saving asset, a PV array is likely to increase the value of your home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Our projections show that the average solar customer can expect to save an estimated $50,000 to $100,000 over a 25-year period. Our customer testimonials show that SunSolar is focused on maximizing savings by harnessing the greatest amount of solar energy possible (and, along with it, the greatest tax savings possible).

Another big advantage to making the switch to solar as soon as possible is that the system will have time to generate the power needed to knock down this summer’s electricity costs. High summer demand causes higher utility charges, putting pressure on a family’s budget, but if you choose to start your project soon, the system can be installed in time to produce those essential credits. If you act right away, your system could even generate a bit of a surplus over late spring and early summer, helping to further offset the cost of peak summer demand later.

The most significant congressional action in a generation to bolster American green energy is dead, and that has serious implications for how quickly and effectively we as a nation can respond to climate challenge. But now is not a good time to throw up your hands and get cynical. It’s time to act.

Remember: it’s not up to Joe Manchin whether America—or your household—secures the blessings of reliable, affordable, clean energy. It’s up to you. And SunSolar Solutions is here to help you make the transition.

Contact SunSolar Solutions today at 623-562-9009 to have a design prepared for your home free of charge.

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Mayo Clinic Purchases a 228-acre Land Parcel in North Phoenix to Develop a Biotechnology Corridor

By Jim McVeigh, Mayo Clinic Public Affairs Photos Courtesy of Mayo Clinic MAYO CLINIC HAS ACQUIRED 228 ACRES OF LAND ADJACENT TO ITS CAMPUS IN NORTH PHOENIX, SECURING THE ABILITY TO EXPAND ITS PATIENT-CENTERED MODEL OF CARE AND PAVING THE WAY TO DEVELOP A TRANSFORMATIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR. The L-shaped parcel wraps around the existing Mayo Clinic Hospital campus and the Arizona State University Health Futures Center. The parcel extends from 56th Street to 64th Street, south of State Route 101. It was purchased from the Arizona State Land Department at a public auction in December 2021.

Developing this area of North Phoenix to support Mayo

Clinic’s strategic vision and the “Discovery Oasis” biotechnology corridor has been a long-standing goal of Mayo Clinic, the City of Phoenix, the State of Arizona, and Arizona State University. The concept furthers Mayo’s mission of addressing humanity’s most serious and complex medical challenges while fueling local and state economic growth. Biotechnology collaborators will be invited to colocate in what is expected to become a dynamic corridor for advancing novel medical and health care solutions.

“Leading in the transformation of health care on behalf of patients everywhere is central to Mayo Clinic’s strategy.

We believe the acquisition of this land is one of these opportunities, giving us a new canvas to co-create with innovators in science and biotechnology,” says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., CEO for Mayo Clinic.

“Mayo Clinic will use a portion of the land for continued expansion of our Phoenix campus and our patient-centered model of care,” explains Richard Gray, M.D., CEO for Mayo Clinic in Arizona. “But we also have a new opportunity to vision a biotech corridor, anchored by Mayo Clinic, where we invite collaborators to join us in pushing past the existing boundaries in medicine and health care.

Discovery Oasis will be fertile ground in the desert, where new ideas can move rapidly from science to patient care solutions to biomanufacturing and broad application.”

Mayo Clinic’s purchase of the site for $139 million will benefit Arizona State Land Department beneficiaries,

including state K-12 education. This commitment to education will be extended by land use that enriches the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona is in the process of adding 1.6 million square feet to the Phoenix hospital campus as part of the “Arizona. Bold. Forward.” project — one of the largest capital expansions in the history of Mayo Clinic. By the close of 2023, through the generous support of benefactor funding, nearly 100 new patient beds will be added, as well as outpatient, education, and research spaces. Plans call for adding 100 more patient beds by 2030.

Crews Complete All Major Work on Loop 101 Widening Project New lanes, improvements finished along 13 miles of Pima Freeway Photo Courtesy of Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) THE FINAL MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE LOOP 101 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE NORTH VALLEY HAVE BEEN COMPLETED FOLLOWING THE LAST SCHEDULED FULL WEEKEND CLOSURE FOR LANE-MARKING WORK, ACCORDING TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT).

ADOT’s $185 million project, which started in January 2019, has added a fourth regular (general purpose) lane in each direction along 13 miles of Loop 101. Drivers have already been experiencing improved traffic flow along the wider freeway for several months while crews focused attention on other necessary work such as

interchange enhancements, the addition of permanent, easier-to-see lane stripes, and the sealing of concrete deck joints.

Other improvements added during the Loop 101 project include: • Wider bridges above cross streets, the Central Arizona Project canal and area washes.

• A new Loop 101 overpass above the city of Scottsdale’s planned Miller Road extension.

• New freeway lighting and signs.

• Noise barriers in areas where they are warranted.

• New landscaping in several areas.

• On- and off-ramps at interchanges reconstructed to fit the profile of the wider freeway.

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As with other freeway construction projects, crews will oversee a required landscape establishment period and take care of any other minor work.

Drivers are asked to continue to stay alert for workers or equipment in the area.

The Loop 101 Improvement Project has been funded as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region. Projects in the plan are funded in part by Proposition 400, a dedicated half-cent sales tax approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004. myhyperlocalnews.com

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Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Still Reins Largest in World

THIS MONTH, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF HORSE LOVERS WILL COME TO SCOTTSDALE TO SEE THE OLDEST BREED OF HORSES IN COMPETITION SHOWING OFF THEIR VERSATILITY, AGILITY, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. The 67th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), will showcase over 2,200 Arabian horses at Scottsdale’s WestWorld from February 17-27.

money along with luxurious trophies and the title of best in the world. Additionally, event attendees will be able to meet the horses in the area they’re housed as well educational seminars, an international cuisine court, and a shopping expo. The expo will include vendors offering fine jewelry, art, riding gear, and more.

A new immersive experience will also debut this year. The HoofbeatZ USA program will give attendees a hands-on experience to learn, touch and ride while visiting WestWorld during the show. The goal of HoofbeatZ USA is to introduce newcomers to the world of horses and all the benefits they offer. This interactive experience will be included in the overall event ticket.

This event is the largest show of its kind in the world and this year it’s expected to attract thousands of people to see these beautiful equine athletes. Spectators will have the chance to watch over 1,000 competitions where competitors stand to win a whopping $4 million in prize

The 11-day event will start at 8 a.m. each day at WestWorld (16601 N. Pima Road) in Scottsdale. General admission tickets cost $15, tickets for seniors are $10, while children aged 12 and under are free. Military Appreciation Day is Tuesday, February 22, when military

By Taryl O’Shea, executive director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Photos Courtesy of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona

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personnel and their families can attend for free. A family night will be held on Friday, February 25, giving families free admission beginning at 6:30 p.m. A special general admission ticket good for all 11 days can be purchased for $75.

Tickets are available each day at the gate or via scottsdaleshow.com/tickets.

Whether you are a horse fanatic, enthusiast or newbie, this event is full of excitement – amazing horses, shopping, food, family fun, and more.

About the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), a nonprofit organization, is the recipient of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award, Arizona Business Magazine’s Economic Engines of Arizona Award, the Arizona State Governor’s Tourism Award, and inductee into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame.

AHAA donates to many charitable causes.

Learn more at scottsdaleshow.com.

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City News Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Takes Place Virtually February 10-27 FOR MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, THE GREATER PHOENIX JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL (GPJFF) HAS CELEBRATED JEWISH CULTURE THROUGH FILM, BRINGING AN EXCITING LINEUP OF FILMS TO ARIZONA.

From February 10 through February 27, the 26th Annual Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival will screen films showcasing the best of Jewish life, history, and heritage. Due to ongoing health and safety concerns, the film festival will once again be held virtually.

Currently the longest-running film festival in the Valley, the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 26th year by presenting more great films that make the festival even bigger and better – almost 3,400 minutes of Jewish cinema from dozens of different countries! Patrons can enjoy this popular annual event with over 30 feature-length and short films ranging from defiance and revenge to fun and adventure, laughter and love, with something for everyone and stories that engage both mind and heart.

Via just about any device, computer or smart TV, the audience can travel from the beaches and shuks of Israel to the back lots and sound stages of Hollywood; from a tropical farm in Brazil to the witness stand of the United States Supreme Court; from the limestone hills of the island of Majorca to multiple villages and towns of wartime Europe.

Using innovative technology, the virtual festival allows participants to easily build a flexible customized plan to see every film. Post-film interviews with filmmakers and experts on a film’s subjects will be held seamlessly after many screenings.

For more information on the festival’s films or to purchase tickets, visit gpjff.org.

Capture the Perfect Shot at Scottsdale Selfie

By Ava Hiniker Photo by Mike Clevenger, featuring model Lori Young IT CAN BE A STRUGGLE TO FIND THE PERFECT PHOTO SPOT IN THE REPETITIOUS HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF EVERYDAY LIFE. However, for those yearning for a beautiful, personalized venue to snap a picture with their friends and family, Scottsdale Selfie may be the perfect place.

Located at 11111 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite #120A, Scottsdale Selfie is a family-owned photography studio filled with interactive installations ranging from intricately painted murals to completely furnished themed rooms. Props and backdrops begging to be mixed-and-matched are spread throughout the facility, allowing visitors to customize their photo layouts to be exactly how they want them. Portable ring lights equipped with Bluetooth connection also ensure that all lovingly crafted snapshots are sure-fire keepers. With just a phone and the power of imagination, all who visit Scottsdale Selfie are guaranteed truly unique and outstanding end results.

“We are looking to create an environment for our neighbors, friends, and tourists to come have fun and enjoy some creativity,” says Scottsdale Selfie owner Mike Clevenger. “Whether it’s through date night or a friends’ night out, we want to make our community just a little bit of a better place to live by helping to create some memories.”

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This one-of-a-kind “experium,” or “experience museum,” provides a variety of different appointment types to best fit your preferences. After scheduling a reservation on the Scottsdale Selfie website, visitors can purchase individual tickets to explore the breathtaking art installments that Scottsdale Selfie has to offer. Those looking to see the wonderful sights, snap some gorgeous selfies, or make new friends are free to roam the studio at a self-guided pace and let their creativity run wild. Additionally, if you’re looking for a unique get-together idea or a picturesque scene to organize fabulous family portraits, Scottsdale Selfie offers personalized private parties for all your birthday, reunion, or bachelorette needs. They are also a BYOB approved facility if you’re looking for a little something extra for your stellar celebrations. No matter what you choose, Scottsdale Selfie allows all visitors to create high-quality masterpieces with just the tap of a screen.

themed installments for all love birds looking for an entertaining and memorable date night idea.

To learn more about Scottsdale Selfie or make reservations, visit their website at scottsdale-selfie. com. For the latest updates and sneak peeks at coming installations, follow Scottsdale Selfie on Instagram @ scottsdale_selfie, TikTok @scottsdaleselfie, and their Facebook page at @ScottsdaleSelfie.

“We’ve done podcasts, yoga retreats, teambuilders, professional headshots, and so much more,” says Clevenger. “Scottsdale Selfie is really opportunistic for anything social. There are a lot of challenges in the world that all of us face daily, but this is a little corner where you can separate yourself from that, have some of those good belly laughs with your family and friends, and really just be yourself.”

Scottsdale Selfie currently has over a dozen entirely unique photo spots for anyone to visit and make their own. These installations are constantly changing with the seasons to ensure an entirely new experience with every visit. This month introduced four Valentine’s Day myhyperlocalnews.com

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Scottsdale Resident Shares His Lifelong Passion: Collecting Nearly Two Million Stamps

By Lin Sue Flood Photos Courtesy of Hospice of the Valley IT WAS 1939 AND MONROE WINGATE WAS JUST 9 YEARS OLD WHEN HIS FATHER RETURNED HOME FROM A BUSINESS TRIP WITH A LITTLE PACKAGE OF GERMAN STAMPS. Two of them depicted an eagle circling the world with a swastika. Hitler’s invasion of Europe was all over the news and the young boy knew he was holding a piece of history.

Over the last 81 years, Monroe has cataloged 962,000 stamps using a software program that helps him keep track of what he has. But he is only halfway through his collection. “Honestly, I never met a stamp I didn’t like,” the 90-year-old says. “Some collectors specialize in butterfly stamps or something. But I love them all, and that’s my problem.”

Stamp collecting may have begun as a hobby, but now

it’s his life’s work. “Every stamp tells a story,” he explains.

“Commemorative ones celebrate statehood, for example.

Others are pieces of art. They all have variations in watermarks and perforations. To me, every one of them is a miniature painting.”

After respiratory illness reduced Monroe’s mobility several years ago, he gave up sailing and golf, according to his wife Peggy. “But he’s never, ever bored,” she says. “He can sit for hours studying stamps, storing them in albums or deciding which ones to bid on in auctions.”

When Monroe’s Hospice of the Valley social worker, Thomas Corrigan, saw the extensive collection in the couple’s Scottsdale home, he felt compelled to introduce his patient to someone who would truly appreciate his passion for stamps.

“I just knew he would enjoy sharing what he’s been working on for decades,” Thomas says. Which is how, one sunny morning, Monroe met Kevin Lesk, president of the Phoenix Philatelic Association, who was duly impressed.

“This is wonderful — the sort of thing you rarely encounter! Monroe is the epitome of a true collector who’s in it for the enjoyment and collecting for the love of it.”

The camaraderie was instant. Both men paged through heavy volumes holding hundreds of colorful stamps from faraway places. Some mark world events like the Olympic Games; others feature Hollywood legends or capture pieces of history like the trio of Graf Zeppelin stamps.

That set was issued for letters that the airships carried to Europe in the 1930s.

“When people share their collections, their stamps educate us — about the past or current events or art or culture,” Kevin says. “It’s a hobby for anyone who is curious about the world. And collecting isn’t just for the rich… it’s available on any budget.”

Enthusiasts and serious collectors alike will be attending the Aripex Stamp Show, Feb. 18-20 at the Mesa Convention Center. This year, 47 exhibitors will be displaying their collections. For details, visit aripex.org. Kevin will be there giving free appraisals to anyone who is wondering what their stamps may be worth.

Monroe won’t be at the show this year, but he’s already looking forward to Kevin’s next visit. “I love being able to share my collection,” he says. “I wish more people did it.”

Lin Sue Flood is the Community Engagement Director at Hospice of the Valley. To learn about programs and volunteer opportunities, visit hov.org or call 602-530-6900.

Horizon Park Receives Upgraded Pickleball Courts

By Ann Porter Photo Courtesy of the City of Scottsdale

more even level of light for playing and substantial energy savings.

PICKLEBALL ENTHUSIASTS REJOICE! Horizon Park’s pickleball court renovation is complete. The project, which was funded through the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation capital improvements funds, completely resurfaced the eight existing courts and expanded the park to 10 courts.

Horizon Park is located at 15380 N. 100th Street in North Scottsdale. In addition to the ten courts at Horizon Park, Scottsdale also offers drop-in pickleball play at Cholla Park, 11320 E. Via Linda, and Thompson Peak Park, 20199 N. 78th Place. All three locations are open from sunrise to 10:30 p.m. daily.

Renovations included installing a posttension concrete base, which will add more than 30 years of new life span to the courts. Additionally, new LED lights were installed that will provide a

To find out more information regarding pickleball courts, lessons and leagues, call 480-312-2353 or visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search ‘Pickleball.’

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City News The Latest from Kierland Commons Compiled by Jenna-Lee Neff Photos Courtesy of Kierland Commons

TWO MONTHS INTO 2022 AND THERE ARE MANY NEW SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES AT KIERLAND COMMONS, THE POPULAR LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 15205 N. KIERLAND BOULEVARD IN SCOTTSDALE. To help keep you in the know, we rounded up Kierland Commons’ latest news.

SHOP WITH HEART CARD EVENT FEBRUARY 14-24 The 2022 Shop With Heart Card is a premier shopping fundraising event

benefitting the American Heart Association and its mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The 10-day event will be held from February 14 to 24 and offers cardholders two great ways to save. Patrons purchase a Shop with Heart Card for a minimum donation of $25 and receive 20% off regularly priced merchandise and services at participating retailers and a choice of a complimentary appetizer or dessert with purchase of an entrée at participating restaurants. One hundred percent of proceeds from Shop with Heart Card sales go directly to the American Heart Association.

NEW SHOPS AND EXPERIENCES Chanel Fragrance & Beauty Boutique: Discover an exclusive space to explore fragrance, makeup, and skincare with guidance from experts and makeup artists. A unique immersion into the world of the House of CHANEL. The luxury boutique opened at Kierland Commons in December 2021.

johnnie-O: Started by John O’Donnell in 2005, johnnie-O is a branded lifestyle apparel company founded in Santa Monica, California, that embodies living your best life. The johnnie-O brand fuses a Southern California vibe with

East Coast style through a full line of clothing and accessories for men and boys. The store officially opened at Kierland Commons last month.

Optical Shop of Aspen: This shop is a premier destination for designer sunglasses and optical frames. Optical Shop of Aspen officially reopened their doors at their newly remodeled location featuring an assortment of high-end eyewear such as Oliver Peoples, Gucci, Tom Fork, Persol, and more.

Visit kierlandcommons.com to learn more about these new shops and experiences.

February Events and Happenings at Scottsdale Quarter THIS MONTH, THERE’S A LOT TO LOVE AT SCOTTSDALE QUARTER. The popular shopping center will host its annual Galentine’s Day Sip ‘n Shop event in The Quad to celebrate the importance of friendships through an evening of drinks, music, treats, shopping discounts, and giveaways. Taking place on Thursday, February 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the free event provides women the chance to enjoy quality time with friends and to celebrate your friendships in a fun and unique way during the Valentine’s Day season.

“Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating, and this Sip ‘n Shop event is the perfect opportunity to do just that,” says Christina Calhoun, marketing director at Scottsdale Quarter. “We’re looking forward to providing a venue and atmosphere for women to spend quality time with their friends and treat themselves to much-needed fun around Valentine’s Day.” 8 • February 2022 • THE SCOTTSDALE STANDARD

Attending the Waste Management Phoenix Open this year? Scottsdale Quarter is offering free shuttle rides to and from the Phoenix Open! The Quarter has partnered with The Driver Provider, a local company, for the third year to bring a hassle-free transportation option to attendees. This year, there will be two Mercedes Sprinter buses that hold 14 passengers each. From Thursday, February 10 through Sunday, February 13, from noon to 5 p.m., guests can hop on the free Driver Provider shuttle that will pick up and drop off across from Sorso Wine Room throughout the duration of the day. No purchase required to board the bus. The ride duration depends on traffic.

Scottsdale Quarter is located at 15059 N. Scottsdale Road.

To learn more about Scottsdale Quarter’s ongoing events, promotions and tenants, visit scottsdalequarter.com. myhyperlocalnews.com

City News Delicious News: The Return of the Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge Tasty challenge takes place all month long

By Alison Bailin Batz Photos Courtesy of Participating Restaurants THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DESSERT CHALLENGE IS BACK FOR ITS EIGHTH YEAR! After taking a break in February 2021 due

to the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts– Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) is pleased to present the return of the challenge taking place February 1-28.

Chefs from venues throughout the state will participate in this year’s friendly competition to create a winning dessert with one of these Girl Scout Cookies:

Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-SiDos, Trefoils, or Lemon-Ups.

Girl Scouting in Arizona,” says Mary Mitchell, interim Co-CEO for GSACPC.

“The participating chefs will use their culinary prowess to re-imagine these classic Girl Scout Cookies into a delicious dessert and feature it on their menus throughout the entire month of February.

A portion of the proceeds will support

Those who taste the desserts may also vote on their favorites at girlscoutsaz. org/dessertchallenge and the venue with the most votes at the end of the month will earn this year’s Dessert Challenge Champion crown!

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Cookie: Thin Mints Dessert: Peppermint Brownie Dream

Description: This indulgent dessert starts with a fudgy double chocolate brownie. It is then layered with Girl Scout Thin Mints, peppermint cremeux (which is a smoother take on mousse) and brûléed marshmallows.

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Cookie: Lemon-Ups Dessert: Meyer Lemon Flan

featuring Lemon-Ups Description: This delicate chiffon cake is layered with Meyer lemon flan, Girl Scout Lemon-Ups and Meyer lemon caramel sauce.

It is also garnished with bonus cookie crumbles.

Address: 20469 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale Website: thecraftsmanaz.com

THE ITALIAN DAUGHTER

Cookie: Lemon-Ups Dessert: Limoncello Cake Description: In this dessert

creation, Girl Scout Lemon-Ups take center stage. This fluffy limoncello sponge cake is filled and frosted with a generous layer of mascarpone cream, covered with Lemon-Ups crumbles, finished with a drizzle of lemon oil and whipped cream.

Address: 23687 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Website: theitaliandaughter.com

THE MICK BRASSERIE

Cookie: Tagalongs Dessert: Peanut Butter Dacquoise Description: Milk and cookies—

but make it fashion! This dessert bursts with flavor thanks to peanut chocolate praline crunch with Girl Scout Tagalongs, peanut butter mousse, and chocolate ganache. The kicker? It is served with milk foam for the full effect.

Address: 9719 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale Website: themickaz.com

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City News Tasty News: The Mexicano Is Now Open

THE MAGGIORE GROUP, THE POWERHOUSE CONCEPT CREATORS BEHIND HASH KITCHEN, THE SICILIAN BUTCHER AND THE SICILIAN BAKER, ARE PROUD TO HAVE OFFICIALLY UNVEILED THEIR LATEST CULINARY MASTERPIECE—THE MEXICANO. The newest restaurant concept, located at 4801 E. Cactus Road, is spearheaded by husband-and-wife duo Celeb Chef Joey Maggiore and Cristina Maggiore, and is

inspired by the flavors, colorful art, music, and culture of Mexico. The buzzy, nouveau Mexican eatery debuts with a reimagined experience, including Mexico City-inspired design, a chef-driven menu, experiential food and cocktail carts, rotating DJs featuring Latin music, and the country’s first-ever build-your-own Michelada bar.

On the creative culinary menu, guests can start their meal with the restaurant’s signature Micheladas made

with house made tomato mix, the beer of your choice, spices, and assorted hot sauces and craft toppings you’d like to add to customize the cocktail to your liking - from tamarind candy to prawns.

Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday. For more information, visit themexicano.com or follow @themexicanocomida on social media.

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Every Drop Counts: Scottsdale Asks Residents to Conserve Water

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THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE IS ASKING ALL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND VISITORS TO CONSERVE THEIR WATER USAGE BY AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT AS THE STATE IS NOW OFFICIALLY IN TIER ONE OF A COLORADO RIVER SUPPLY SHORTAGE.

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The water shortage was declared by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation last fall, with the implementation taking effect January 1. As a result, Central Arizona Project’s water supply will be reduced by 30 percent in 2022 with most of the cuts coming from agriculture.

While residents and businesses in Scottsdale will not see a shortage at their tap, everyone is asked to look at their water use and find better ways to conserve this precious resource.

To help residents conserve, Scottsdale Water has a list of ways residents and businesses can save. Since 70 percent of residential water is used outside, residents are encouraged to take some simple steps today that can make a big impact throughout the year.

FIVE WAYS TO SAVE WATER • Adjust irrigation timers. Residents can sign up for a monthly reminder on adjusting their water by texting WHENTOWATER to 33222.

• Sign up for WaterSmart. This new portal allows users to manage their water use and set up notifications. Go to ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “WaterSmart.”

• Convert grass areas. Arizona-friendly landscape requires less than half the water that grass requires. Plus, residents may qualify to receive a rebate for the conversion.

• Create a water budget. By using water calculators such as amwua.org/water-use-calculator, residents can determine how much they use and if their water usage is normal for their house/family size.

• Request a free Outdoor Water Efficiency Check from an irrigation specialist. On average, Scottsdale Water experts can save a customer 4,000 gallons of water per month.

“Water conservation programs have been in place in Scottsdale for decades and many Scottsdale residents and business know their value,” says Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer. “Now, we need to step up our game and take water conservation to the next level.

With less water coming to us from the Colorado River in 2022, we need to learn to live with less and that starts every time we turn on the tap, flush the toilet, or start our irrigation systems.”

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One of its Drought Management Plan (DMP). This declaration started what is forecasted to be a multi-year plan as river projections are forecasted to remain the same or decrease in the coming years.

At Stage One of Scottsdale’s DMP, water users are asked to reduce their water use. At Stage Two, increased water use restrictions and mandatory water conservation may be imposed by the City to include imposing a water shortage surcharge on one or more of the customer sectors and potential additional mandatory water use restrictions on water customers.

The City of Scottsdale is taking the lead in the community.

With the activation of Scottsdale’s DMP, the City is finding ways to internally conserve water. In recent years Scottsdale Parks has significantly reduced turf and converted non-recreational grass areas to xeriscape; Facilities has converted faucets and toilets to low flow; and Scottsdale Water has audited different departments and facilities for water conservation efficiencies.

As part of the DMP, Scottsdale’s Drought Management Team is looking for better ways to conserve across the city and educate the public on better water conservation efforts. Just as Scottsdale is asking residents to conserve, it too has pledged to save five percent above and beyond the measures already being implemented. By working together, Scottsdale residents can achieve maximum sustainability for a prosperous future.

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Charity

BRING Arizona Gives Day Registration HOPE TO Deadline Nears for Local Nonprofits Gives Day raised a record $7.1 million for nonprofits in 2021 ARIZONA’S Arizona nonprofit organizations of interest,” Purcell fundraiser campaigns,” says Alliance ebruary 28 is the registration of Arizona Nonprofits CEO Kristen says. “This year, returning participants deadline for local nonprofits Merrifield. can take advantage of special QR codes, FOSTER interested in participating in donate buttons to imbed on a website, Arizona Gives Day, the 24-hour online New 2022 campaign features for and an auto-generated repeating donation event, from noon on April nonprofits include: feature to encourage previous donors to 5 until noon on April 6. Since 2013, CHILDREN fundraising • New ways for nonprofits to direct traffic Arizona Gives has raised more than $30 give again.”

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million for nonprofits statewide, setting a single-year record in 2021 by raising $7.1 million.

Presented by FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” Arizona Gives is hosted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the Arizona Grantmakers Forum.

2021 AZ TAX CREDIT DONATIONS CAN BE MADE UNTIL APRIL 15, 2022

Re-enrollment and payment of a refundable registration fee is required and can be completed at azgives.org/eligibility.

Registrants receive access to workshops and training, marketing and graphics toolkit, and can fundraise all year on AZGives.org.

The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits’ Senior Vice President and Director of Development Jennifer Purcell shares that new features rolled out in the past year include peer-to-peer fundraising, an earlygiving leaderboard, and a collective listing of events and volunteer opportunities for viewing in one place.

“These features were created to encourage year-round use of the website and assist with connecting the community with

Arizona Gives unites nonprofits, big and small, new and established, to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving. Arizona Gives helps raise awareness about the critical role Arizona nonprofits play in our communities and inspires people to give generously to create a thriving and stronger Arizona for all. Information required for registration and re-enrollment includes general information about the nonprofit, an IRS Determination Letter, the most current completed financials through Form 990 or the organization’s operating budget, and a bank account and routing number for electronic distribution of donations.

Arizona Gives provides virtual workshops to assist in making each participant’s fundraising experience a success.

Workshops take place through March.

Registrants can participate in real time or view the recording later.

“Arizona Gives offers a number of significant options for both nonprofits and donors including the ability for year-round giving and for donors to create personal

to their Arizona Gives Day profiles including options for an embeddable donation button and QR code.

• Ability to send thank-you emails directly from the Arizona Gives Day platform.

• An option for the peer fundraiser page “hero image” to be either static or as a video.

• Ability for nonprofits to link to their Vimeo videos in addition to YouTube.

• A new Repeat Your Donation feature which enables donors to review previous donations and then make that specific donation again or add to it with a click of a button.

For interested donors, AzGives.org offers an advanced search filter to find nonprofits by specific criteria, area of focus, and which donations may qualify as an Arizona tax credit. In addition to creating a fundraiser page, donors also can create a donor account to set up recurring donations, track their giving throughout the year, or they may simply check out as a guest.

Complete information, including answers to important questions about Arizona Gives Day, can be found at AZGives.org.

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Charity

Sawyer Aviation Hosts Annual Arizona Jet Center Fundraiser Benefiting Four Local Charities

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he Arizona Jet Center is teaming up with Sawyer Aviation and Highline Autos to host its 5th annual private hangar party on Saturday, February 26 beginning at 6 p.m. The evening festivities will take place at Sawyer Aviation’s new private hangar in the Scottsdale Airpark. The evening of festivities will include live music, fine art, high fashion, and delicious fare – all in the name of charity.

“We are excited to collaborate with Arizona Jet Center on their annual charity event; it will be the first party in our new hangar and should be a special night,” says Chad Verdaglio, president of Sawyer Aviation.

Guests will mix and mingle among a selection of luxury private jets and a collection of rarely seen exotic and historic cars.

PROCEEDS FROM TICKET SALES AND DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT FOUR ARIZONA NONPROFITS: • Wings of Humanity: This local nonprofit provides no cost medical air

transport to children who otherwise would not have access to vital medical treatments at top tier children’s hospital facilities.

• Donate Life AZ: This organization awareness and educates the public on the importance of organ donation and is a registry for donors electing to participate.

• Kettey’s Exchange: This local nonprofit helps displaced children and battered women in securing counseling, housing, clothing, and other essentials to sustain a better life.

• Sol Dog Lodge: This organization provides boarding and training services, training for rescue dogs to become service animals to veterans, respite services for temporary housing of pets who have owners facing a crisis where they are unable to care for their pet, and veterinarian services and boarding.

dining and dancing under the night sky and getting an up-close look at some of the most beautiful cars and cool planes.”

Tickets are $200 and available for purchase online. Each ticket

includes dinner, drinks, gift bags, and entertainment.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit jetcenterevents.com.

“This is a special event for us and for the local nonprofit organizations we work with,” says Scott Ingebretson of AZ Jet Center Foundation. “There’s nothing like

Tickets Now Available for Dinner in the Desert Fundraiser Benefitting Benevilla

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enevilla is kicking up their heels by hosting their annual fundraising event, Dinner in the Desert, on Friday, March 25 at the beautiful Barn at Desert Foothills venue, located at East Jomax Road in

Phoenix. While the fundraiser happens next month, tickets are now on sale.

At the event, attendees can join Benevilla for fireside cocktails at sunset, a desert sky full of stars, dinner, dancing, raffles, and music by the popular local western band Honeygirl, performing old and new country favorites. In addition to a lovely evening of dinner and dancing, there will be exciting fundraising activities for guests to help support the work Benevilla does in the community. These include chances to win raffle prizes for various dining, sports, shopping, staycation, and entertainment items.

Individual tickets to the event are $175, or guests can host a preferred table for 10 guests for $2,000, which includes their name on event signage and listing in the event program book. There are also several sponsorship levels available: from the $500 Silver Spur level or

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a Cowboy Coffee Bar sponsorship for $1,000 up to the $3,000 Campfire Cocktail Reception sponsor. For more information about the Dinner in the Desert event, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit benevilla.org or call Daphne Vincent, Donor Relations Manager, at 623-5844999. The Dinner in the Desert event is made possible through the generous support of local sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor Arrowhead Lexus.

Benevilla (benevilla.org) is a Valley-based not-for-profit enriching the lives of older adults, intellectually disabled adults, children, and the families who care for them.

Benevilla has been serving others for 41 years through life enriching programs and services including day programs for adults with dementia and other disabilities, intergenerational programs, free grocery shopping services, transportation to medical appointments, caregiver support groups, and many other vital services.

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Neighbors

Hello Neighbor!

Photos by Taylor Hotter HI, MY NAME IS... Kristen Shroyer, cofounder of ONEHOPE Wine.

MY FAMILY IS… My incredibly supportive husband, Brad, and our two daughters, Jessica (9) and Allie (7).

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT IS… My family. They are the light of my life.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING AND WHY… “The Greatest Showman.” I love everything about it – from the phenomenal music to its message of pursing your wildest dreams and being confident in your own skin.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE… A news anchor. At Chaparral High School, I anchored “The Firebird Word” with my best friend and we had so much fun.

I’VE LIVED IN SCOTTSDALE MY WHOLE LIFE AND I LOVE IT BECAUSE… The incredible weather, magical sunsets, and that it’s home to so many of my friends and family.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS… “The Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing, but I’d need a partner for the duet and for the famous lift!

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES… I always start my day with an early morning Orangetheory workout. Then I hop right into work with Zoom meetings nearly all day, often into the night, with my incredible ONEHOPE Wine team. My evenings are a mix of homework help, carpooling to sports practices, trying to get dinner on the table, and hopefully having enough time to enjoy a TV show with my husband before bed. Of course, I also try to enjoy a glass of wine (or two!) before bed.

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THE PEOPLE WHO MOTIVATE ME THE MOST ARE… My daughters. They motivate me to be my best self every day.

THE LAST THING THAT MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD WAS… My daughter’s Girl Scout cookie pitch video.

Last year, she went viral – from “People” magazine to “Good Morning America” – for her socially distanced Girl Scout cookie sales in the Valley. This year, she made a music video parody about all the cookies she has for sale to the tune of the “Fancy Like…” country song.

THE PERFECT DAY WOULD BE… Just being outdoors and enjoying all that Scottsdale has to offer with my family! It would include a morning hike, afternoon by the pool, bike ride to our favorite local restaurant, and a glass of wine.

MY FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT IS… It’s hard to choose just one. I serve on the board of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Foundation, working with partners to support our local school district to ensure all students achieve educational excellence. As an SUSD alumna, with children in SUSD, and family members employed by SUSD, it’s a cause that’s near and dear to my heart. In addition, through ONEHOPE Foundation, which I co-founded, we’ve made $7.5 million in donations to Valley nonprofits over the past 14 years. We also launched a direct-toconsumer program where anyone can host a ONEHOPE wine tasting to help fundraise for a nonprofit of choice, and we have a wine club where you can have

our winemaker curate wines for you, or you can pick and choose yourself.

MY LIFE IS… Crazy, chaotic, and stressful many days, but also exciting and so much fun. I wouldn’t change a thing.

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS… An engagement ring from my husband.

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE… Anywhere on a warm and sunny beach, without a cell phone.

THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED... Work hard and be kind to others. My dad, who is also a Scottsdale native, always taught me that. He is the hardest working and kindest person I have ever known. myhyperlocalnews.com

Real Estate

Local Real Estate News: An 85254 Subdivision Report

By Joseph Callaway

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he Magic Zip Code, 85254, is comprised of 128 subdivisions. Read on to learn more about three subdivisions in our marvelously diverse 85254 zip code.

RASKIN ESTATES: Comprised of 635 homes near 68th Street and Thunderbird. Built from 1970-1979, Raskin Estates is a place where everyone knows your name.

• 50 homes sold in last 12 months • 31 average days on market • $368.03 average price per square foot (last six months) NORTH RANCH: Comprised of 478 homes just north of 60th Street and Greenway. Built from 1982-1992, North Ranch is near Horizon High.

• 29 homes sold in last 12 months • 23 average days on market • $347.32 average price per square foot (last six months)

• $315.84 average price per square foot (last six months) This data is up to date as of late January and comes from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Don’t see your subdivision? Call Those Callaways Team at 480-596-5751 to learn more.

Joseph Callaway is co-owner of Those Callaways Team, Callaway Realty, an independent brokerage operating in 85254 for 25 years. For additional information, visit ThoseCallaways.com.

SUNBURST FARMS: Comprised of 281 homes that extend around 54th Street and Sweetwater. Built from 1970-1973, Sunburst Farms lots are wide and deep. Irrigation is available.

• Seven homes sold in last 12 months • 41 average days on market

Greystar Breaks Ground on New Multifamily Housing Development at City North

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ental housing industry leader, Greystar, recently broke ground on the first phase of their multifamily housing development at City North. This marks City North’s first vertical element in the 100-acre project located just north of Loop 101 at the intersection of 55th Street and City North Drive.

example of how Greystar and Crown are working together to help bring worldclass residential development to the area and stimulate the economy by creating new jobs. We look forward to continuing to help Phoenix grow as a cultural, luxury, and business destination, specifically in the North Phoenix area.”

The 272-unit multifamily project is within the City North masterplan which, upon completion, will also include an additional 3,000 residential units, 1.8 million square feet of class-A corporate office space, 620 hotel rooms, and up to 100,000 square feet of retail offerings and new restaurant concepts. The first phase of multifamily will be built, owned, and managed by Greystar and is expected to open in the summer of 2023.

Shopping centers High Street and Desert Ridge Marketplace are located adjacent to Greystar’s multifamily project.

“We are excited to team up with Crown Realty to include residential offerings at City North,” says Greystar’s Senior Director of Development, Billy Cundiff.

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“The City North neighborhood is the ultimate live, work and play environment,” says Crown Realty’s Senior Vice President of Acquisition and Development, Rick Carpinelli. “With over 50 walkable restaurants and venues, all accessible via our communities and placed strategically near existing amenities, twelve feet walkways will allow residents to walk to work and to hotels where family and friends can stay.

In addition, bike paths and rest areas will be strategically placed throughout the

development, making City North the ideal neighborhood in the North Valley.”

The first phase of City North’s multifamily housing development will offer exceptional design, market-leading finishes and amenities, and excellent views of the surrounding area from its 272 residences. Amenities will include a private pool, fitness center, co-working space, open courtyard, bike storage room, doggie spa, and a multipurpose deck on

the fourth floor that will be built with sustainable and recycled materials. The first phase of multifamily will also offer 12 floorplan options with one, two or three bedrooms from which to choose.

The architect of the first phase of Greystar’s multifamily housing development is Todd + Associates and the interior designer is Lawrence Lake Interiors. To learn more, visit greystar.com. Pre-leasing is expected to begin in winter 2022.

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Cover Story Roger Neill, Fred Visser, and Matt Brown

True Method Valley Pool Service Company Gives Veterans

and Service Professionals a Breath of Fresh Air Photos by Kim Carrillo

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ormerly known as iPoolsAZ, True Method is a locally owned and operated pool service and repair company that is growing their team a bit differently than others in the Valley. Looking to add to its team of independent business owners, True Method has turned to veterans and service professionals to help the business continue its amazing growth. Located in Scottsdale, owner Roger

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Neill is looking to serve his community in more ways than one.

opportunity for them to continue to work, but on their own terms?

True Method is partnering with retired veterans, police, firefighters, and other EMS personnel to help them earn supplemental income or get them started on a secondary career path. Neill recognizes that these individuals have spent their entire career serving others, and what better way to give back to these men and women than to provide an

“Without quality people, it’s a challenge to continue growing,” Neill says. “Clients trust us to come into their residences and clean their pools, so the people we work with need to be trustworthy and reliable—so I thought who better than veterans and other retired emergency service personnel like police and firefighters? Even retired teachers would be a great fit to work with us.”

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Specifically, what attracted Neill to these individuals was their heart and their work ethic – a combination that his clients need. Veterans and service professionals offer reliability and quality from people who have a heart to serve.

What’s more, Neill is offering these individuals a freedom they may not have experienced before.

“I will give them business and help them build up their clientele,” Neill says. “It can be as big or as little as they like, and there are a lot of perks that come with it.”

Those looking to join the True Method Independent Business Owner program don’t need pool care experience. True Method helps to train and set up each new team member, which ensures their success.

Neill is committed to providing veterans and service professionals a successful business that they can run and manage.

His company wants every individual who works with them to know they are part of a team while also having the freedom to run and grow their own business.

Method has been so successful,” he adds. “Compared to my military career, where there wasn’t a lot of freedom and flexibility, this role is a complete, natural 180. And Roger helps us with everything!

He helps you to get your own LLC, provides training, and helps you grow your business.”

HOW CAN VETERANS AND SERVICE PROFESSIONALS GET STARTED WITH TRUE METHOD? Neill and his team are committed to the success of each person who joins True Method. Neill sees the need for veterans and retired service professionals to have a place to go to continue to be successful. Many don’t want to be “fully retired,” which is why True Method has developed this program. It’s completely flexible based off what they want and need for their second career.

“It’s definitely not a sink or swim situation like it would be if you were out there on your own,” Brown says.

Neill takes his training process seriously, which both Brown and Visser appreciate.

This speaks to their military training Matt Brown, a retired veteran of the and creates a methodical approach to Army and National Guard, and Fred the way they service pools and run their Visser, a retired veteran of the Air Force, individual businesses. To start, once are both independent business owners someone is interested in the role, they that work with Neill at True Method. will be trained by Neill and accompany him while he’s out in the field working “I work independently and service my to make sure the position is a good fit. own pools, but working with Roger at There are then three to four weeks of True Method, I have support behind my training, meetings and working with business and work, and can always reach clients. Once fully trained and ready, the out to receive advice or help,” Brown says. new independent business owner can “I make my own hours, the stress levels take on as many or as little clients as are low, schedule is flexible, and it’s good they want. money. I enjoy being outdoors and not a lot of experience is necessary to get “It’s a great role for those who want the started. It’s mainly about being kind to freedom to be their own boss,” Neill adds. customers and comfortable doing the job, which you’ll be trained to do.”

“This program is definitely perfect for good, reliable people who want a flexible Brown adds that there’s little overhead to schedule and to be in charge of how worry about (True Method takes care of much they work and make,” Visser says. a lot of the business end of things) and “True Method has succeeded because no extensive travel as his route keeps him of Roger surrounding himself and his located in the 85254 zip code. Working business with the right people.” with True Method is the breath of fresh air that Brown was really looking for “If you join the True Method team you when he retired from the military. The will definitely be surrounded by quality same goes for Visser who says that, people who help you every step of the for retired veterans, the freedom and way,” Neill adds. flexibility that the position offers is refreshing.

To learn more about a career becoming an independent business owner with “I’ve been working with Roger at True True Method, visit truemethodcareers.

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The Perks of Becoming a True Method Independent Business Owner

• The freedom to be your own boss.

• The flexibility to set your own schedule.

• A profitable secondary career or supplemental income.

• No overhead (True Method handles much of the business aspect).

• Work as little or as much as you’d like.

• The ability to work outdoors.

• A built-in customer base.

• An opportunity for growth.

Interested?

Visit truemethodcareers.com to learn more.

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School Notes: News from PVSchools

et out your pencil and paper and take note of some of the latest news items from Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVSchools).

PVSCHOOLS GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT SELECTED FOR 2022 Recently, the PVSchools Governing Board voted to elect Susan Matura as president for 2022. Matura, who has served as a board member since 2019, will be taking over for outgoing president Anne Greenberg. This is her first time serving as president of the PVSchools Governing Board.

She and her husband have lived in Arizona for more than 20 years and have three children, one of which is a current student in PVSchools. Matura is actively involved in her children’s schools, serving on the PTO Board for eight years, two as president. She is also a member of United Parent Council (UPC) and served one year as a UPC Executive Officer. Additionally, she has served on several district committees and on a school’s site council. Her term runs through December 2022.

It’s not just open enrollment.

It’s open up their full potential enrollment!  Preschool to 12th grade Gifted services  K-12 International Baccalaureate  District-wide STEM programs

 Career & Technical Education  Award-winning Fine Arts programs  Suzuki Strings, violin program

coupled with an excellent community outreach effort. “Shadow Mountain High School cadets performed exceptionally well and took great pride in leading and accomplishing their unit goals,” according to PVSchools.

“The AFJROTC citizenship program at Shadow Mountain High School is positively impacting the cadets, the school, and the community.”

ELEVEN PV SCHOOLS HONORED WITH PBISAZ AMAZING AWARDS When you combine a rigorous academic program with fantastic student support and exemplary teaching, what do you get? Eleven PV schools receive the PBISAZ amAZing Awards for 2021!

The 2021 PBISAZ amAzing Award recognizes schools for successful implementation and outcomes with school-wide systems of Positive Behavior Interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district schools receiving the recognition are: Boulder Creek Elementary School, Cactus View Elementary School, Copper Canyon Elementary School, Desert Cove Elementary School, Desert Shadows Elementary School, Desert Trails Elementary School, Fireside Elementary School, Greenway Middle School, James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center, North Ranch Elementary School, and Shea Middle School. Congratulations!

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SHADOW MOUNTAIN’S AFJROTC PROGRAM ACHIEVES HIGHEST UNIT ASSESSMENT RATING The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program at Shadow Mountain High School recently earned an overall unit assessment rating of “Exceeds Standards,” the highest attainable rating. Lt. Col. (Ret.) William H. Bones and SMSgt (Ret.) Chadrick W. Hayden created a dynamic and supportive learning environment myhyperlocalnews.com

Show Some Love to Your Family this Valentine’s Day

Kids’ Corner

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By Nadine Bubeck

here is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.”

Valentine’s Day is a reminder that affection and unconditional love can make children emotionally happier and boost their confidence. Sure, it’s a time to celebrate the love you share with your significant other, but it’s also an opportunity to reinforce the importance of loving — and being loved — within the family. Here are seven ways to celebrate the holiday with kids.

AFFIRMATION HEARTS Leave a heart on your child’s door each day of February until Valentine’s Day with something you love about them. Be specific in your compliments to make them feel extra special. Address their inner beauty: what makes them a good kid, sibling, son, daughter, student, etc.

This is so easily done, nearly free and incredibly rewarding.

PLAN SOME QUALITY TIME Especially true for parents with multiple kids, individual time with each child can be hard to come by. Plan a date with each of your kids separately—truth be told, time is the greatest gift we could give someone. Honor their interests; for example, if one of your children loves art, take a parent-and-child painting class.

If another child loves sports, allot time to picnic in the park and play catch. It doesn’t need to be over the top.

REVERSE THE ROLES Let the kids play parents for the night.

Allow them to cook you and your significant other dinner and dessert— you’ll be surprised how much they’ll enjoy role-playing waiter and waitress.

Suggest they make you Valentine’s Day cards and decorate the dinner table with heart-infused drawings. Date night at home courtesy of the kids—score! If you don’t have a partner, let your kids oversee a night out for your family or you and your bestie. Love comes in all forms.

SCHEDULE A FAMILY DATE NIGHT Whether it’s movie night, game night, or craft night, celebrate Valentine’s Day by doing something special in the comfort of home. Order pizza, make popcorn, and wear PJs, and simply enjoy being in one another’s company. For dessert, decorate heart-shaped cookies.

different kinds of love. There are so many kid-friendly books on the topic, too!

DELIVER VALENTINES Chances are your kids will be making Valentines for all their classmates, but you can take this a step further by making Valentines for friends and family. In fact, you can also show the community some love by delivering cookies to your local fire station or police department. Practicing appreciation is a good lesson of love to teach your kids.

CONSIDER THE SIMPLE THINGS Sure, there are so many cliches when it comes to V-Day, but sometimes the most important Valentine’s Day message isn’t in the form of something monetary. As parents, all we want is to make sure our kids feel safe, secure, and loved, but how can we do that aside from telling them we love them? Simple ideas include showing physical affection, reading together, and showing enthusiasm in what they’re talking about, what they’re doing, etc. Let them dream, listen to their dreams, and encourage them to work toward pursuing them. Show your family some love this Valentine’s Day and every day.

SET A GOOD EXAMPLE Kids learn most from their parents and caregivers, so for them to learn love, they must be shown love. If you’re in a romantic relationship, show them photos and talk about it. If you’re not, point to friendships and other relationships and talk about the

Nadine Bubeck is a former news anchor turned all things mama. She is a TV parenting/lifestyle/travel contributor, author, influencer, and blessed boy mom times three.

See nadinebubeck.com and Instagram @ mamaandmyboys for more info. Her eldest, Nicholas, is CEO of creationsbynicholas.com.

“There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved.”

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Valentine’s Day and Planning for Those You Love

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

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alentine’s Day is here again, and we may have given our loved ones the usual gifts – roses, chocolates, or a lovely dinner out. Valentine’s Day gifts let our spouse and family know just how dear they are to us.

Another way to show our family we care is to get a Will or Trust in place.

Many of my clients come to put a plan in place after a stressful and difficult time handling the estate of a parent, sibling or other loved one who didn’t plan ahead.

Going through the exhausting process of a probate court proceeding has shown them just how important an estate plan is to the family.

in place instead. You need a plan if you have children, you own a home, you have other assets or you own a business. A plan tailored to you will save your family heartache and money.

Putting a do-it-yourself plan in place or using a non-expert: Sometimes we need to call in experts. We don’t know what we don’t know. We wouldn’t perform our own surgery, and it’s wise to hire a lawyer for your estate plan as well. An attorney who focuses on estate planning knows the ins and outs of the law and can suggest provisions for your plan that you don’t even know about. If you don’t use an attorney and make a serious mistake, it may be too late when your family finds out.

HAVING A PROPER PLAN MEANS YOU AVOID SOME OF THESE BIG MISTAKES:

Keeping your “older-than-the-hills” estate plan: Good for you if you did a Will when your children were born, but if they now have their own children, it is time to update your plan. If your assets have grown, you may want to consider a trust, and rethink how you are leaving your assets to your heirs. Laws changed in Arizona in 2008, and estate taxes have changed over the years and continue to change. It is important to keep your plan current.

Not having a plan: This seems obvious, but it is the number one mistake made by 60 percent of Arizonans. If you don’t have a plan, don’t worry. The state of Arizona has one for you, but it may not be what you want. Put your own plan

If you are ready to show your love with an estate plan, you can call my office for a complimentary initial consultation or review of your existing plan at 602-3756752, visit my website at libbybanks.com, or e-mail me at Libby@libbybanks.com.

A proper estate plan makes it much easier on your loved ones if you become incapacitated and when you are no longer here. Without a proper estate plan, you may leave a gigantic mess. Your family will have an expensive and timeconsuming ordeal ahead of them, and worse, they may end up fighting.

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Possible Health Insurance Benefits with a Naturopathic Physician

By Dr. Jenna Dye, Naturopathic Physician

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oard certified and licensed naturopathic physicians in the state of Arizona are not typically contracted with insurance companies and therefore do not accept insurance for office visits. The good news is that many patients can utilize some of their insurance benefits. I always recommend that patients contact their insurance company prior to visits to inquire about possible coverage.

OUT OF NETWORK CLAIMS Some insurance companies may consider naturopathic physicians as out-of-network providers. Insurance companies may be able to reimburse you for partial or all your visits with proper documentation. At the time of your visit, you will be provided with the necessary forms, which include Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnostic codes (ICD-10). You can submit these forms along with your receipt to your insurance for possible reimbursement. This may be a mail-in form or an online form with uploaded documentation and receipts.

The reimbursement amount will depend on your specific plan.

HSA/FSA Some insurance plans offer a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA). These accounts can be used to pay for naturopathic visits at the time of service and may also be used for nutritional supplement purchases and specialty labs. Any extra documentation can be provided and approval will be dependent on your specific plan.

LABORATORY SERVICES AND IMAGING If you have private insurance and your plan covers routine lab work and/ or imaging, naturopathic physicians can order particular laboratory testing and imaging through your insurance.

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the preferred labs for most insurance companies here in Arizona. If you do not carry private insurance or do not have lab work or imaging coverage, there are cash pay options available depending on your specific needs. Specialty labs such as Food Sensitivity IgG testing, Comprehensive Stool Analysis and others are not covered by insurance and are either paid at the time of purchase or directly to the specific specialty laboratory.

MEDICARE/MEDICAID AND AHCCCS Naturopathic physicians are not eligible to be providers with Medicare/Medicaid as well as state insurance (AHCCCS).

Due to this, there are no options for possible reimbursement of visit costs.

Unfortunately, there is no laboratory or imaging coverage if ordered by a naturopathic physician. In this situation, labs can be ordered at cash pay facilities for reasonable pricing.

To inquire more regarding possible insurance reimbursement options with a naturopathic physician, contact your insurance company or call my office at 480-448-8888.

Dr. Jenna Dye is a licensed naturopathic physician. Her role is to support the body’s foundation to restore and maintain optimal health. Together with her patients, this is achieved by identifying and removing barriers that may be impacting health while creating a healing environment. For more information, visit drjennadye.com.

What Your Doctor Forgot To Tell You About Your Back Pain

By Leading USA Back Pain Expert, Dr. Tom Padilla

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o you have to continually do things like stretch or get massages to loosen up your back and avoid pain? Is your doctor telling you that your solution options consist of rest, surgery, and pain killers?

Living with a stiff back is one of the #1 frustrations for people with any sort of back pain. The first time it happens, you might just ignore it. As it gets more consistent, you might think “I guess I’m getting older now.” However, back stiffness isn’t age related.

Living with a stiff back affects people of all ages.

In fact, a significant number of people in their 20s and 30s deal with this just like their 60-plus-year-old counterparts. The question then becomes, if it’s not an age thing, what is it?

If you’re active and conventional advice like resting and “taking it easy” isn’t working for you, you don’t have to choose between surgery and giving up the activities that you love.

We see this scenario all the time in our clinic. In fact, over 80% of the cases that come through our doors have a component of chronic back pain. Just recently, Jessica came to us with back pain that had been giving her problems since having her second child... which was 10 years ago. She’d tried yoga, stretching, strength training, massage, chiropractic, and even physical therapy. Each of these things helped a little bit, but the pain always seemed to come back. Until she followed our advice.

There’s no such thing as having a “bad back.”

Eighty percent of back pain is reversible. No matter how long you’ve suffered, you can still get your life back. No surgery. No pills.

The 5 Most Common “Fixes”... That Don’t Work Long Term • Getting a New Mattress: One of our clients tried over six different mattresses before seeing us.

(Spoiler: They didn’t help.)

• Stretching: It helps for a little bit, but the pain will keep coming back because it doesn’t address the root cause of the pain.

• Hot-packs or hot showers: These feel good in the moment and help get blood-flow to the muscles, but again, this is only a temporary fix.

• Painkillers or Anti-Inflammatories: As you probably know, the pharmaceutical industry is getting slammed with lawsuits for pushing opioids they knew were addictive. Taking pills may provide temporary relief, but at the expense of your other organs. (Worse than stretching and heat, this isn’t even a temporary fix, it’s just masking the underlying issue.)

• Doing Nothing: This is pretty common. People start and stop treatment plans because they get frustrated when nothing seems to work long term, leading them to think they just have a “bad back.”

What Most Doctors Forget To Tell You The #1 thing that most doctors forget to tell their patients is that hydration may be playing a role in your back stiffness. Muscles need oxygen to relax. For oxygen to get carried to the tissues, you need blood that flows easily. When you’re dehydrated, your blood doesn’t flow as easily through your body.

Without enough oxygen, your muscles continue to stiffen, reducing the blood-flow even further. It’s a vicious cycle. Staying hydrated won’t completely reverse your back stiffness on its own, but it’s one component of stiffness. But if you’ve never been told that… what else are you missing?

What To Avoid Here are 3 things that can make your back pain worse.

Lollygagging: Believe it or not, your pace matters.

When you’re browsing at the mall, you sway back and forth a little bit because you’re not really using your muscles. Have you noticed that the longer you casually browse, the more your back starts to hurt until you need to take a break?

Crossing Your Legs: This is a biggie. When you cross your legs, it can put pressure on your spine, causing it to rotate or bend to the side. This puts more pressure on joints that are already arthritic.

Ignoring It: Believe it or not, if this strategy hasn’t worked for you up until now, you’re not getting closer to a breakthrough. Trust me, there’s no prize for persistence in this category.

How to Fix Back Pain for the Long Term Back pain isn’t caused by a “bad back,” and it’s not fixed by stretching or surgery or pain pills. Back pain is caused by fatigued, overworked muscles that have to work overtime because your brain has stopped using the smaller stabilizing muscles to do their jobs.

The problem is in the communication between your brain and your body.

This is the reason so many of the “solutions” we try only provide temporary relief–they’re not targeting the root cause. And without getting to the source of the problem, back pain will continue to return because the cause was never addressed.

So how do you fix back pain? You retrain the brain.

Exercises that remind your brain which muscles to use and in what order get to the source of your back pain to keep it from returning (or getting worse).

Tips and Exercises to Crush Back Pain for Good Our special back pain report is full of more tips and exercises to ease your pain fast and change the way your brain works for the long term so you can get back to picking up your kids, playing your sports, or just tying your shoes. Get our special back pain report by calling or texting us at 480-482-0651 and asking for a copy, or emailing us at info@thedoctorsofpt. com and saying “back pain report.”

Or, if you’d like to meet with one of our doctors one on one for a personalized diagnosis and roadmap to healing, ask us about our free discovery visits. Our doctors believe in teaching you about your body and finding an approach that works best for you. Through getting to know your history, we can know precisely what approach would work for your back pain. We have just 5 of these visits that we give away each month to those who qualify.

To Apply For a Discovery Visit go to: www.thedoctorsofpt.com/discovery-session To Download A Back Pain Guide go to: www.thedoctorsofpt.com/back-pain Dr. Tom Padilla, Physical Therapist, and Back Pain Expert is CEO and Founder at The Doctors of Physical Therapy in Scottsdale Arizona. To get in touch or request that a free hard-copy back-pain guide (value $27) be mailed to your home, email him at info@thedoctorsofpt.com or call 480-482-0651.

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CHIHULY IN THE DESERT GREASE

When: Through February 13 Where: Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills What: Fountain Hills Theater announces the opening of the classic 1950’s musical, “Grease.” After a whirlwind summer romance, greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?

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ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

When: February 5 - April 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends and Presidents’ Day Where: Festival Village, 12601 E. Highway 60, Gold Canyon What: Don’t miss Raucous Revelry at the Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 14-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and a feast—all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! This unique outdoor event combines entertainment and wares reminiscent of what may have been found in a 16th Century European village market celebrating the arrival of the King and Queen to their shire. There’s so much to see and do!

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CHIHULY IN THE DESERT

When: Through June 19 Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix What: Dale Chihuly returns to the Sonoran Desert with a stunning new exhibition at two of Arizona’s most iconic venues, Desert Botanical Garden and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. Combining art, architecture and nature, Chihuly in the Desert is set against majestic saguaros, the striking Papago buttes, and a World Heritage site. Chihuly’s masterpieces stun from day to night as color, light, and form come alive for the first time ever at two locations for a joint exhibition.

If you’re planning to see Chihuly in the Desert at the Garden, don’t miss out on the other half of the experience.

Info: dbg.org/exhibits/chihuly-in-the-desert

TYLER, THE CREATOR: CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST 2022

When: February 8, 8 p.m.

Where: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix What: Tyler, The Creator announced his spring 2022 North American tour, coming to Footprint Center on February 8, with Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown. The announcement arrives on the heels of his critically acclaimed album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts upon its release.

Info: footprintcenter.com/events/tyler-the-creator

SAM HUNT AT THE 2022 COORS LIGHT BIRDS NEST (WMPO)

When: February 10, 8:30 p.m.

Where: TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale What: The lineup for the 2022 Coors Light Birds Nest is stacked with stars. Three headliners have been announced for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Week in Scottsdale Feb. 9-12. Country music star Sam Hunt will take the stage Thursday (Feb. 10).

Macklemore will perform Friday (Feb. 11), and Kygo will bring guest stars Sam Feldt and Forester Saturday (Feb. 12). General admission tickets will start at $75 and VIP tickets will begin at $285. VIP guests will be treated to complimentary food and drinks and have premium viewing area for the performances. The venue will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and headline acts will begin at 8:30 p.m.

Info: axs.com/series/12653/waste-managementphoenix-open-coors-light-birds-nest-tickets

WATERFRONT FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL

When: February 11 - February 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Downtown Scottsdale, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale What: Thunderbird Artists, producer of award-winning fine art and wine festivals, lines the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with the greatest selection of juried fine arts, fine wines, delectable chocolates, and musicians in the Southwest for the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival. Patrons love strolling throughout myhyperlocalnews.com

spectacular paintings, bronzes, glass, stone, copper, clay sculptures, photography and jewelry, while listening to live musical entertainment and sipping fine wines. The Scottsdale Waterfront is a superb backdrop, which adds romance to the event with reflections across the waters.

Info: thunderbirdartists.com/scottsdalearizona-waterfront-fine-art-winefestival-february

SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW

When: February 17 - 27 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale What: The largest event of its kind in the world, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is held at WestWorld and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators. In addition to exciting competitions, gala parties, educational seminars, familyfocused events, and an international cuisine court, the event features more than 300 vendor booths, offering everything from lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art. Free activities that cater to the entire family include ‘Meet an Arabian Horse,’ ice cream socials, Paint-A-Pony ceramic horse painting, art contests, behind-the-scenes barn tours, educational round pen demonstrations, and more. Additional activities for a nominal fee will include pony-rides, petting zoo entry and camel rides.

Info: scottsdaleshow.com/shows/ scottsdale-arabian-horse-show

TIM ALLEN

When: February 19, 7:20 p.m.

Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe What: Tim Allen, star of the hit sitcom “Last Man Standing” and the long running TV comedy “Home Improvement,” voice of space ranger Buzz Lightyear in the smash hit “Toy Story” movies, bestselling author of “Don’t Stand Too Close

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to a Naked Man” and “I’m Not Really Here,” performs a night of stand-up comedy at ASU Gammage.

Info: asugammage.com/shows-events/ tim-allen

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2022 NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

When: February 25 - 27 Where: Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler What: The NHRA Arizona Nationals have been a staple for more than three decades and fans will once again be able to enjoy the incredible action of 11,000-horsepower nitro cars in Top Fuel and Funny Car in 2022, as well as several other thrilling classes at the Duel in the Desert.

Info: racewildhorse.com/event/nhraarizona-nationals-2022

ANIMALS AFTER DARK, AN AERIAL EXPERIENCE

When: February 25 Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix What: Animals After Dark, An Aerial Experience is a humorous sneak peek into the imagined lives of our animals after the sun sets. Get ready for a unique evening of thrilling aerial acrobatics by the performance troupe Atelotorque. Set against the backdrop of the Zoo’s main lake, guests will be immersed into a world of brilliant colors, flowing lines, and graceful power through evocative choreography.

Info: phoenixzoo.org/events/animalsafter-dark-an-aerial-experience

INNINGS FESTIVAL

When: February 26 - 27 Where: Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe What: Innings Festival is a two-day event that will feature rock, pop and country performances, culinary demos, as well as curated food vendors, fun family activations and appearances by professional baseball players.

Info: inningsfestival.com

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Movie Reviews and Upcoming Release Dates

By A.D. Beal

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The director does a good job showing us their lives, day by day as they continue to destroy themselves and each other, convinced some salvation still awaits them. It’s funny, uncomfortable, and tragic all at once—the best kind of film.

chase scenes and kills, but the writing only provides laughable connections to the original film and the usual “Scream” archetypes, giving their actors little to work with (though Jack Quaid and Jenna Ortega stand out well). By the end, it leaves you feeling, if not empty, unfulfilled, and sad watching all that talent wasted.

better made for the stage than film. It’s a noble attempt at a retelling, but it feels flat.

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ON APPLE TV+ “Nightmare Alley” A con man’s rise and fall, told in two acts from the circus to the highest part of society as he schemes his way with his fake psychic powers. Guillermo del Toro has always made films that can best be described as dark fairy tales, with their heightened sense of reality and unique designs and visuals. With his new film, he changes it up, slamming the film into harsh, wet reality, with only his heightened production design remaining. Nightmare Alley is a cold, bleak movie with little hope or light to be found as we watch our characters kill, cheat, and abandon each other for their gain. The actors perfectly reach their different levels of habitability, watching them slowly get further into the underbelly of the world they live in. Slow is a good word to describe this movie, one that wants you to experience every second of its ugly reality. It’s a watch that requires you to be patient, but if you stick with it, it rewards you well.

“Red Rocket” A down-and-out actor’s journey to success as he moves back to his hometown. The events in “Red Rocket” are like a very humorous accident, one you can’t look away from as it gets worse and worse. Simon Rex’s performance as Mikey Saber is one of the best “scumbag” lead characters I’ve seen in recent years, a character that completely lacks selfawareness and is filled with delusions of grandeur. The supporting cast is filled with other colorful characters played by all sorts of discoveries by Sean Baker. myhyperlocalnews.com

February 4 • “Moonfall” “Scream” Twenty-five years after the original murders, a new killer arrives, forcing the original survivors to unite with a new generation to stop them. I’m likely biased in this case as, outside of the fourth film, I’ve never really cared for “Scream” and only saw this new film due to the involvement of the filmmakers behind 2019’s excellent horror-comedy “Ready Or Not.” With this new installment, you get a meta take on legacy sequels and their family relations in typical “Scream” fashion (even despite the new directors and writers). As per usual with these movies (beyond the surprisingly clever fourth film from 2011), it’s obnoxious, to say the least and doesn’t have anything of intrigue to bring up. The directors do bring some good set pieces with the

• “Jackass Forever” “The Tragedy of Macbeth” A retelling of Shakespeare’s iconic play.

As an exercise in visuals, Joel Coen’s solo debut as a director works. The minimalist production design is a sight to behold and, mixed with the black and white photography, it reminds one of classic German expressionism. Beyond that, if you’ve seen a prior version of Macbeth you’ve basically seen this one, as there’s little that this version offers to differ from prior versions. The most is the bigger stars than other film adaptations, and unfortunately, the main two leads, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, are miscast and don’t fit the devious nature of the characters. The other actors fare better, but the filmmaking and performances feel

• “The Worst Person In The World” (Limited) February 11 • “Marry Me” • “Death On The Nile” • “Blacklight” February 18 • “Dog” • “Uncharted” February 25 • “The Devil’s Light” • “The Outfit” • “Studio 666” • “Big Gold Brick” (Limited)

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD - THEME: SUPER BOWL ACROSS 1. Shout from a ship?

5. Shout from the bleachers 8. ____ and don’ts 11. Infamous Henry’s number 12. One with COVID, e.g.

13. Fighter jet button 15. Resting stops 16. Not guilty, e.g.

17. One of Singapore’s official languages 18. *Home of last year’s Super Bowl winners 20. Armor chest plate 21. *Given name of 2011 Super Bowl MVP 22. African grazer 23. Greek woodland deities 26. Ramones’ hit “I Wanna Be ____” 30. Big fuss 31. Like certain Chili Peppers (2 words) 34. Cattle call goal 35. Scatterbrained 37. Bonehead 38. In a different direction 39. JetÈ in ballet 40. More so than eggy 42. Conducted 43. Christmas firewood (2 words) 45. Annotator and commentator 47. Soda-pop container 48. Unpleasant and offensive 50. SWAT attack, e.g.

52. *Super Bowl I and II winning coach 55. Pertaining to a pope 56. Cain’s unfortunate brother 57. Gives a hand 59. Anoint 60. BÈbÈ’s mother 61. Season to be jolly 62. *Most Super Bowl wins by one team 63. Snoop 64. Carhop’s load

DOWN 1. *Roman number of this year’s Super Bowl 2. “___ Misbehavin’” 3. Santa Maria’s traveling partner 4. Despair in the face of obstacles 5. “The Hobbit” hobbit 6. “Caribbean Queen” singer 7. Colloquial approval 8. Cold cuts counter 9. South American tubers 10. Pig’s digs 12. Not dense 13. Make corrections 14. *Florida team with no Super Bowl appearances 19. Return punch 22. Come and ____ it 23. Lamentably 24. Bye, to Edith Piaf 25. Bottom line 26. *2022 Super Bowl stadium 27. Upholstery choice 28. *Archie to Super Bowl MVPs Peyton and Eli 29. Exploits 32. *Super Bowl Halftime show Snoops’s “last name” 33. Hardly a beauty 36. *Like some teams 38. Oenophile’s concern 40. Many, many moons 41. Empower 44. Big Dipper’s visible shape 46. Oppressive ruler 48. On the wagon 49. Nail salon board 50. Feminine of raja 51. Mt. Everest to Earth 52. Aladdin’s light 53. Christian of fashion 54. Result of a brainstorm 55. Rudolf Nureyev’s step 58. Stallone’s nickname

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Should You Consider Your Home a Retirement Asset?

Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, CDFA™, CFS®, BFA®, APMA®

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f you own a home, chances are your net worth has shot up in the last year. According to a new report, skyrocketing home prices caused by a pandemicfueled real estate frenzy have led to a scenario where homeowners in the U.S. are sitting on a record $22.7 trillion worth of home equity.1 Seeing the estimated value of your home increase on real estate sites can be exciting, especially if you’re counting on that money to one day help fund your lifestyle in retirement. But it’s important to remember that real estate is a more complicated asset than cash. Keep these factors in mind as you consider how the value of your home may be used to bankroll your retirement.

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have expected. It’s important to keep a pulse on the housing market in your area to help determine what you may be able to get for your home.

Determining a home’s value can be difficult.

Compared with a stock, bond or mutual fund that can readily be priced in the market and bought or sold daily, a home is a different kind of investment.

The value can’t be precisely determined, and it is not considered to be as much of a liquid asset. If you’re serious about selling your home, it may be worthwhile to hire a professional appraiser to give you a realistic sense of how much you can expect to a buyer to pay you for it.

Keeping these factors in mind, it’s important to maintain a proper perspective about the value of your home in the context of your overall financial picture.

Be careful not to overestimate a home’s contribution to your retirement security based on its current valuation, because those numbers can change. Even as your home is appreciating in value, remain diligent about saving for retirement in other ways, such as through a workplace savings plan or an IRA.

You need somewhere to live. Whether it is in your current house or somewhere else, you need a roof over your head, and that usually comes with a sizeable cost. Many people who downsize their homes underestimate how much they’ll end up spending on a smaller condo or to live in a retirement community. In fact, some come to realize that their new accommodations are on par Talk with a financial advisor about your plans for with or even more expensive than their previous retirement and your home’s potential value in your overall homes – especially considering that they may portfolio. A qualified financial advisor can recommend end up spending two or three decades there in strategies for generating income in retirement and retirement. Regardless of your situation, do the provide guidance on how to build equity regardless of math so you know what you’re getting yourself your home’s value. Then, any funds you generate from into financially and how it will factor into your plans your home will be an added retirement bonus. for retiring.

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