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APS Deadline Approaching, Homeowners Must Act Now

omeowners must sign up for solar and have an APS Solar Reservation approved by APS by end of day September 30 in order to receive and be grandfathered in to the current cash price for solar system production exported to the grid. Homeowners who go solar after the September 30th deadline will receive a substantially lower cash credit.

A typical rooftop solar system produces a large surplus of power in the Arizona spring months when we have abundant sunshine but little or no need for air conditioning. This power is sold to APS at the price set by the ACC and the cash credit is added to the customer’s account.

For systems that are designed to produce the same power per year as the homeowner consumes per year (1:1 ratio), the homeowner will sell 50% to 60% of their solar production back to APS, which creates a cash credit that will be used to pay APS for the additional kWh’s needed in the summer months when the system is producing a deficit amount of the power needed. This ends up being thousands of kWhs sold every year and so the price per unit is very important. The less homeowners get paid from APS, the less cash credit their spring production will generate and the more the homeowner will have to come out of pocket to cover the summer bills.

With the exception of 2020 when the ACC voted to postpone the price drop to October 2021 due to the pandemic, the price APS pays the customer for their credits has been dropping yearly since 2017 when the ACC approved ending Net Metering and replacing it with a form of Net Billing, known as RCP. Prior to 2017, customers who installed solar were grandfathered into Net Metering, which provided homeowners a 1:1 kWh credit, which meant they are getting full price for their production as compared to what they were being charged. A system designed to

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produce 100% of the customer’s usage would leave them with a $20 remaining bill for APS fees and other taxes.

Since September 2017, homeowners have been getting grandfathered into the RCP program and their credit is based on the price that APS is required to pay in the year that they sign up. In 2017/18 that price was 12.9 cents. In 2018/19 it was lowered to 11.6 cents and then dropped again in 2019/20 to 10.45 cents where it is today and will be until September 30.

At the current buyback rate a homeowner that has a 1:1 or 100% usage to production design will experience a $40 to $80 average remaining APS bill depending on system size. This has increased from the $20 per month under Net Metering and will increase again for customers that go solar after September 30.

The good news about RCP is that, unlike Net Metering, homeowners can reduce their annual APS net bill to $0 per year by increasing the number of panels to produce enough additional cash to cover the APS differential in prices, fees and other taxes. Once the buyback rate drops in October it will take more panels to get the net to zero.

There is very little, but enough time left, to get a solar system custom designed for your home and have the APS reservation submitted and approved before the deadline.

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Send Off Summer with Shopping, Fitness, and Fun at Scottsdale Quarter

By Jenna-Lee Neff THE END OF SUMMER ISN’T THE END OF FUN AT SCOTTSDALE QUARTER. Many of their summer programs continue into August, so grab your friends and family to come out for a day of fun, fitness, or finding a new four-legged friend. Here are some of the events you can expect to see in August: SUMMER SWEAT SERIES Every Saturday and Sunday through August 22, 8-9 a.m.

Scottsdale Quarter continues their weekly fitness series every weekend from 8 – 9 a.m. Floo-id YOGA classes are held every Saturday with barre3 every Sunday. In addition to free classes, participants can cool off after with complimentary juices from Pressed, receive exclusive discounts and items from tenants (while supplies last), and a chance to enter to win raffles from Kendra Scott and The NOW Massage.

The participating retailers include: • Barbell: 15% off

• Culinary Dropout: Mimosa tokens • Drybar: $5 off a blowout • MIXT: BOGO salad voucher • State & Liberty: 15% off • TopComp Homes: 1% discount when selling your home or 1% rebate when buying a home SUMMER FRIDAYS Every Friday until August 20, 10-11 a.m.

Just a few more weeks remain in the Summer Fridays series. Take Friday mornings for some fun time with the family. Summer Fridays feature a DJ, snow cones by Tropical Sno, and some fun water toys at the splash pad. The first 100 kids each week will receive free Scottsdale Quarter sunglasses and themed toys to take home with them.

The remaining Summer Friday weekly themes are: • August 13: Shark Week • August 20: Beach Ballin’ KITTEN POP UP ADOPTION SHOP August 21 and 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Get ready to take home a new furry

family member when you visit the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA pop up adoption shop.

BEAT THE HEAT Saturday, August 28, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Scottsdale Quarter is helping locals celebrate the end of summer with the Beat the Heat summer social. Come enjoy treats, fun and music while you dance around in the splash pad. The first 500 people can look forward to special freebies.

In addition to these great events, Scottsdale Quarter has just announced some new tenants coming soon to their already impressive line up of shops.

SKINCEUTICALS SKINLAB™ BY MAFFI PLASTIC SURGERY Coming Soon SkinCeuticals Skinlab is on a mission to take the guesswork out of finding the best skincare solutions for clients. The team of skin experts, overseen by Dr. Terry Maffi, is taking a holistic approach to skincare treatments and solutions to give clients brighter, healthier-looking skin. For more information, visit skinlabmaffi.com.

To learn more about these events and the latest news at Scottsdale Quarter, visit ScottsdaleQuarter.com.

FABLETICS Coming Soon Fabletics is a fashionable, innovative, and inclusive active-lifestyle brand. By fusing style-centric design with highperformance technology, Fabletics evolved activewear beyond the gym into every walk of life. For more information, visit fabletics.com.

Macayo’s Mexican Food Opens New Scottsdale Location MACAYO’S MEXICAN FOOD HAS MADE A NAME FOR ITSELF IN THE VALLEY OVER THE PAST 75 YEARS. And due to popular demand and continued plans for expansion, Macayo’s returns to Scottsdale with a new location at the intersection of the 101 and Shea Boulevard.

“Scottsdale was a wonderful home for us in the past, so we’re thrilled to return to the area and revive the love for our brand with a new and improved location for Macayo’s fans in the surrounding neighborhoods,” says Nava Singam, owner of Kind Hospitality, which owns and operates Macayo’s Mexican Food locations.

“Conveniently positioned off the 101, this location 4 • August 2021 • THE SCOTTSDALE STANDARD

gives diners easy access to the traditional, authentic Mexican food and the high level of customer service they have come to love and expect during a visit to Macayo’s.”

Macayo’s in Scottsdale features the same menu as other Valley locations with popular offerings such as tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas, tacos, burros, salads, flautas, fajitas and specialties like the Tres Rellenos, Green Chile Pork Stew, Chicken Poblano, and more.

Macayo’s offers a full bar and is well-known for its high-quality selection of margaritas, served in an iconic Bob or Cha Cha souvenir ceramic margarita glass, of course. For more, visit macayo.com. myhyperlocalnews.com

City News LGO Hospitality Announces New Ingo’s Tasty Food in North Scottsdale LGO HOSPITALITY RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE THIRD ARIZONA LOCATION FOR INGO’S TASTY FOOD, COMING TO NORTH SCOTTSDALE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SCOTTSDALE ROAD AND MAYO BOULEVARD. Located adjacent to the forthcoming Buck&Rider, also part of the LGO Hospitality family, both locations are slated for a mid-2022 opening.

Founded in 2013 in the hip Arcadia neighborhood, Ingo’s Tasty Food has been bringing Phoenicians a strong commitment to serving signature made in-house from scratch menu items daily. Known for its cozy, fun and whimsical community vibe, family and pet-friendly patio, guests can enjoy the famous Greyhound (frozen or on the rocks), popular Fried Chicken Sammy, Ingo’s Chopped Salad with Arizona dates, signature lacto-fermented hot sauce, popular shattered potato chips and always USAraised, grass-fed burgers handmade by LGO Bakeshop.

In true Ingo’s Tasty Food tradition, the approximately 2,600 square feet North Scottsdale location, designed by the award-winning Los Angeles-based architectural firm, LOHA: Lorcan O’Herlihy, will “serve up love in every

dish.” The new location will feature a robust patio and curbside pick-up experience, along with the full Ingo’s upscale diner countertop nostalgia guests have come to love. It will offer a variety of options with an all-day menu, starting the morning with a full coffee bar, coveted pastries from LGO Bakeshop and Ingo’s menu favorites for lunch and dinner, including the Kale and Quinoa Salad, Troubadour Egg Sandwich, Fish and Chips, Paris Texas Burger, Heirloom Brown Rice Bowl, and LGO Grocery’s Famous White Sangria.

“After years of continuous success for Ingo’s in Arcadia, we could not be more excited to expand and introduce the brand community and menu experience to more residents and visitors in new neighborhoods around the city,” says Emily Collins of LGO Hospitality. “The vibrant patio will be great for outside meetings over comfort food, quick in and out delicious coffee bar and breakfast, lunch, dinner and gorgeous sunset happy hours with family and friends over staple LGO Hospitality dishes and spirits.”

For more information, visit ingostasyfood.com.

Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Welcomes Arizona’s First Sisley Spa THE FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE FIRST FULL SERVICE SISLEY-PARIS SPA IN THE FORBES FOUR STAR WELL & BEING SPA. The Sisley Spa Paris is a spa within a spa, and features a private six-room treatment facility. The international luxury beauty brand is the benchmark in phytocosmetology, sourcing the best natural plant extracts to obtain the most effective skincare results.

Dylan Mustapich is the lead Sisley aesthetician. He is training spa staff on the benefits and uses of each of Sisley’s products and will help to implement future treatments utilizing the Sisley products.

“We are Arizona’s largest and longest running AAA Five Diamond resort, so it only makes sense that we would be the first to integrate Sisley Paris into our offerings.

Sisley’s focus on quality, luxury and high touch experiences perfectly integrates into our resort,” says Jack Miller, regional vice president and general manager of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

SISLEY POINTS OF DIFFERENCE • Innovative pioneer in the concept of phyto-cosmetology, the blending of plants with science.

• Sisley sources the best ingredients and analyzes them for which part (leaf, root, seed, flower, extract, etc.) and what dosage will provide most visible results.

• Highly sensorial; the products not only produce visible results, but offer aroma therapeutic benefits and an escape.

• Select distribution; there are only 27 exclusive spas worldwide.

As the newest, and largest addition to the global Sisley Spa portfolio, the Sisley Spa Paris at Well & Being offers a retreat inspired by the beauty and serenity of Havasupai Falls and the surrounding blooming Sonoran Desert.

SPA SERVICES • Incorporate massage rituals from around the world.

• Aromatic oils used exclusively with services.

• Phyto-complexes: targeted extracts

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and essential oils, exclusively used in services to personalize the experience.

• Elevated luxurious spa experience with personal Attaché to assist you through your Sisley-Paris Spa experience.

SISLEY ATTACHÉ: GUIDED JOURNEY EXPERTS • Personal contact for the Sisley experience guest there to ensure a seamless service experience.

• Product knowledge expert trained to translate the Sisley Service experience into a personalized product selection to continue the journey at home.

• Sisley brand ambassador is there to anticipate your needs and ensure your visit to Well & Being and the Sisley-Paris Spa Experience is both memorable and rewarding.

Located inside Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, this desert oasis features six service rooms, access to a luxurious rooftop pool, food and beverage service, full gym and more, including separate spaces for couple’s services and water-based treatments,

as well as a full-service salon. Guests who book a treatment can enjoy a complimentary same day access to all the rejuvenating offerings of Well & Being.

Reservations are currently being accepted. For more information, visit scottsdaleprincess.com/spa or call 480585-2732.

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City News Scottsdale Water Continues to Be Rewarded for Energy Savings Efforts

Participation in APS Peak Solutions is beneficial for both organizations FOR THE ELEVENTH YEAR IN A ROW SCOTTSDALE WATER PARTICIPATED IN THE APS PEAK SOLUTIONS ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM, EARNING A CHECK WORTH $121,030. Since the program’s inception in 2009, Scottsdale Water has received $1,235,685 for its energy saving efforts.

Each year Scottsdale Water voluntarily reduces power during peak energy times in order to help reduce the energy load to APS and its customers. To meet electricity load reductions, Scottsdale Water must rely on reserve water and alternative energy sources while minimizing building cooling systems – a feat challenged by the coinciding peak period for water customer demand.

“This accomplishment is not an easy task,” says Scottsdale Water Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer. “But through careful planning and serious operational controls, we have been able to achieve success year after year. We view this challenge as an important role in being

good stewards in energy reduction and saving rate-payer dollars.”

Scottsdale Water has not only produced the largest energy load reduction within the APS Peak Solutions for Business but has also been the largest municipal savings contributor within the program.

This collaboration allows APS to stabilize its power distribution system in times of high demand and assist other power providers including SRP and California energy companies.

These operational adjustments are only sustainable for a few hours a day, a few days a year, and require extensive planning, coordination and resiliency

by Scottsdale Water staff. Their oftenunheralded efforts not only epitomize Scottsdale Water’s commitment to environmental and financial stewardship but are a large part of the reason APS has been able to meet the needs of all their customers throughout the extreme heat of Arizona’s summer, according to the city.

The funds from this mutually beneficial partnership with APS allow Scottsdale Water to provide further quality control

measures and execute infrastructure system updates, ultimately leading to reduced costs for Scottsdale customers.

Cool Partnership: Scottsdale and ASU Team Up to Focus on Heat Mitigation SCOTTSDALE HAS PARTNERED WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIES FOR A COOLER CITY. In Arizona, high temperatures lead to more than 200 premature deaths each year associated with heat

exposure and thousands of cases of heat-related illness that require formal medical attention.

ASU is conducting a series of assessments that will aid in prioritizing programs and policies to provide city staff and residents with a better understanding of current risks and vulnerabilities facing Scottsdale, and strategies to address heat challenges.

The study will provide a comprehensive technical report that includes maps and charts, along with short- and long-term actions that the city could take to enhance its heat mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Earlier this summer, the university’s team used a mobile weather station called MaRTy to measure Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT), which quantifies the heat load on the human body and gauges how someone may experience heat in a few city locations, including Old Town, the Waterfront, the Airpark Promenade, and Skysong.

“Our team at ASU has been thrilled to work with Scottsdale on this project. We think it’s so important for local leadership to prioritize reducing heat as much as possible,” says Mary Wright, a Ph.D. student with the

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School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University. Wright is the primary data analyst for this partnership and works with satellite imagery and geographic (GIS) data to identify heatrelated characteristics of different parts of the city.

“Heat is already an issue that impacts everyone in Scottsdale, and we only expect it to become more of an issue as heat waves become more frequent and intense due to climate change,” says Wright. “We’re happy to support the city to make Scottsdale more vibrant and livable now and into the future.”

Some residents may also notice temporary ASU weather stations. Three were installed in the Indian Bend Wash and three in the neighborhoods adjacent to it, east and west, for a total of nine. These are expected to be taken down in early to mid-September when the study is complete.

A draft of the report will be presented in the fall to Scottsdale City Council, Scottsdale Environmental Advisory Commission, and city staff to get feedback.

This is an ongoing project and reports will be posted to scottsdaleaz.gov/sustainable-scottsdale when available. myhyperlocalnews.com

City News Bam Kazam Opens at Talking Stick Entertainment District BAM KAZAM IS THE NEWEST FORM OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE FOUNDER OF ESCAPE THE ROOM. Just opened in the Talking Stick Entertainment District within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), this first-of-its-kind experience is housed within a massive 20,000 square-foot complex. Each of the 18 room-sized games and puzzles will put players’ physical and mental skills to the ultimate test.

Guests are free to run wild around the complex and discover what new adventure awaits behind each door.

Every room is a game, every game is an adventure, and every adventure is unique. If you’ve ever wanted to be on a game show, you can do that; if you’ve ever wanted to explore a haunted mansion, you can do that too. In one room you and your friends might be ledge-climbing cat burglars keen to boost a priceless painting. In another you might find yourself scaling the precarious two-

story fuselage of a tropical plane crash.

“Each room is like a blockbuster movie where you get to be the hero. If you’ve ever dreamed about exploring an ancient temple teeming with booby traps, you’re going to love this place,” says Bam Kazam founder Victor Blake.

Led by the founder of the largest escape room company in the U.S., Bam Kazam was a multi-million dollar investment, built by a seasoned team of scenic designers, theme park engineers, artists, and composers.

These ingeniously designed challenges are exotic, entertaining, sometimes frightening, and often confounding environments that players must persevere to truly master.

Bam Kazam ticket prices start at $32 for a two-hour session. Attendees must be 14 and older to play without an adult. Recommended for groups of three to five. For more information, visit discoversaltriver.com/bam-kazam.

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Cutting-Edge Healing Center Opens in Scottsdale

New Facility Combines Non-Invasive Technology with Natural Healing to Optimize Overall Health

Five Money Myths to Ignore Renee A. Hanson, CFP®, ChFC®, CEP®, CDFA™, CFS®, BFA®, APMA®

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MYTH #1: ALL DEBT IS BAD REALITY: Few people could afford to buy a home, if they didn’t have a mortgage. You might not have gone to college without taking out a student loan.

Instead of avoiding all debt, make sure you have a plan to pay it off by addressing high-interest loans first.

MYTH #2: AVOID ALL CREDIT CARDS REALITY: Credit cards offer flexibility that cash and debit cards can’t. Most card companies offer zero liability for any fraudulent transactions, while most debit cards have little protections if you find the fraud after a certain date.

Plus, you can earn extras through your credit card rewards, like airline miles for your retirement travel plans. Instead of nixing credit cards, plan to pay back the balance in full each month, avoiding the high interest charges.

investor’s chances are nearly microscopic.

Meanwhile, you lose out on gains if your money sits on the sidelines while you seek the perfect moment to play. Stock markets are notoriously unpredictable in the short term and they should not drive investment strategy for most investors.

MYTH #4: PAY OFF YOUR DEBT BEFORE SAVING FOR RETIREMENT REALITY: If the interest on your student loans is 3.5%, but the expected returns in the market are 5%, then consider adding funds to your retirement account, since you’re making more than the loan costs. You could lose out on opportunities, like the benefits of compound interest, if you’re only focused on debt repayment.

MYTH #5: YOU DON’T NEED A FINANCIAL ADVISOR REALITY: Many believe that a financial advisor’s only job is to beat the market. To believe that would be to miss the main point of why it’s helpful to have a professional in your money corner. At its core, a financial advisor’s job is to keep you on track towards your financial goals. Whether it’s retirement planning, saving for college or meeting other goals, an advisor can help you determine how to approach some of life’s biggest financial decisions. Having a trusted advisor, you can feel more confident in your financial future.

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A NEW MODERN HEALING CENTER, QUASAR QUANTUM HEALING, HAS LAUNCHED IN SCOTTSDALE, OFFERING CUTTING-EDGE, NON-INVASIVE, THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES, TEAMED WITH YOGA, GROUNDING, MEDITATION, AND NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE. An alternative to conventional methods, the facility is designed to transform the body, mind, and spirit at a cellular level to optimize mental, emotional, and physical health.

Quasar Quantum Healing targets the underlying causes of issues that are interrupting the natural state of health and well being, then employs customized treatments to restore overall wellness. Unlike conventional therapies, the treatments are designed to rebalance the body by rewiring neural pathways, promoting healing, and allowing healthier behaviors and habits to arise naturally, for lasting change.

The healing center was founded by Monica B. Samuels, whose mission it is to heal others using tested and true methods that bring out the body’s natural defenses and avoid use of pharmaceuticals. The process, which utilizes both advanced technology and time-tested holistic methods, is Quasar Quantum Healing. Her discovery of this process empowered her to launch her daughter’s journey toward healing.

“After witnessing the power of alternative healing practices during my daughter’s journey to wellness, I was inspired to make these therapies available to the public,”

Samuels shares. “We cannot underestimate the importance of our mental and physical health. I believe that we are what we think. All that we are arises from our thoughts, and with our thoughts, we make the world.”

Quasar Quantum Healing benefits those dealing with a variety of physical, mental, and emotional issues, including: fatigue, joint pain, sports injuries, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries.

The facility currently offers multiple treatment plans that combine modern technology with holistic therapies.

The center is home to the only walk-in, group friendly hyperbaric chamber in Arizona. Other cutting-edge modalities include the Theta Chamber, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), LED Light Bed Therapy, wellness IV drips, Quantum Foot Detox, AO Scan, Salt Therapy within a one-of-a-kind Himalayan Salt Chamber, and mobility training. Quasar Quantum Healing also hosts ongoing classes including Buti Yoga, Sound Journey, Soul Sunday Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga.

Treatments are by appointment only and can be booked individually or in packages and membership bundles. To learn more about Quasar Quantum Healing, visit quasarquantumhealing.com. Quasar Quantum Healing is located at 14809 N 73rd St., Suite 101, just below Scottsdale Quarter at the Scottsdale Airpark.

you want to go.

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Scottsdale Organizations Encouraged to Donate Memorial Wreaths for 9/11 Display THIS YEAR MARKS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACKS THAT TOOK THE LIVES OF NEARLY 3,000 PEOPLE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.

In recognition, the City of Scottsdale is hosting a free 9/11 Memorial Tribute, September 3-12, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 12 beginning at noon for the ceremony.

The tribute includes a mini-museum in the center’s atrium. The exhibition features the three-story National Unity Flag, photos and video from 9/11, and supersized props of the Twin Towers, Pentagon, plane wing and large metal flag made of steel, brass and polycarbonate. These specially built models will display a memorial card of every individual who lost their life on Sept. 11 in the attacks. The memorial cards were created and donated by Scottsdale resident Lisa Vella.

This year, the display will also feature Memorial Wreaths from City of Scottsdale departments, as well as other service organizations and groups. The intent of the wreaths is to honor the memory of the event as well as recognize the importance that the day is also known as a Day of Service. Those interested in participating with a wreath should send an email to fire@scottsdaleaz.gov.

“This week-long tribute is a chance for all of us to remember and reflect on the impact this event had on our community,” says Fire Chief Tom Shannon.

“Out of the sorrow of 9/11 came a commitment to give back. At this year’s 9/11 Tribute, we encourage individuals to pledge to help a person, our community, or our nation through an act of kindness or service.”

There will be a special ceremony on Sept. 11.

The reading of the names of those who lost their lives will begin at 1 p.m. in the atrium. The 9/11 Remembrance ceremony begins at 3 p.m. in the adjacent Virginia G. Piper Theater. Additional events will be announced as September 11 approaches. Visit scottsdaleaz.gov/fire to learn more.

Registration Now Open for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb THE SALT RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOSTING THE FIFTH ANNUAL MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB AT SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK ON SEPTEMBER 11 TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS ON THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11. The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is not a timed race event, but a way to honor the New York firefighters (FDNY), police and emergency medical services (EMS)personnel who selflessly gave their lives on September 11, 2001.

Registration is now open for the event.

Towers. Through firefighter and community participation, they hope to ensure that each of the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 10 EMS personnel are honored, and their sacrifice never forgotten.

Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter, police officer, or EMS by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Each climber will be issued a tag with the name and picture of one of the fallen to carry throughout the climb, symbolically completing their journey to the top of the World Trade Center

The event takes place on Saturday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 North Pima Road.

Registration is $30 and includes a commemorative t-shirt designed by State Forty Eight and entry into the event. Learn more and register at discoversaltriver.com/9-11stair-climb.

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The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is an official climb of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Stair climbs events help NFFF create and maintain programs that support fire service survivors and provides assistance to the surviving families and co-workers of the fallen.

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City News Johnson & Johnson Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Sunscreen Products JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ALL LOTS OF FIVE NEUTROGENA AND AVEENO AEROSOL SUNSCREEN PRODUCT LINES TO THE CONSUMER LEVEL. Internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. Consumers should stop using the affected products.

THE ONLY SUNSCREEN PRODUCTS IMPACTED ARE AEROSOL PRODUCTS, SPECIFICALLY: • NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen, • NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen, • NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen, • NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® aerosol sunscreen, and • AVEENO® Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen.

Product images and lot information are available on Neutrogena.com and Aveeno.com.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the

world have daily exposures indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. Benzene can be absorbed, to varying degrees, by inhalation, through the skin, and orally.

Based on exposure modeling and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) framework, daily exposure to benzene in these aerosol sunscreen products at the levels detected in their testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Out of an abundance of caution, they are recalling all lots of these specific aerosol sunscreen products.

While benzene is not an ingredient in any of the sunscreen products, it was detected in some samples of the impacted aerosol sunscreen finished products.

They are investigating the cause of this issue, which is limited to certain aerosol sunscreen products.

The recalled sunscreen products are packaged in aerosol cans. The products were distributed nationwide through a variety of retail channels.

Consumers should stop using these specific products and appropriately discard them. Consumers may contact the JJCI Consumer Care Center 24/7 with questions or to request a refund by calling 1-800458-1673. Consumers should contact their physician

or healthcare provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to using these aerosol sunscreen products. The company is also notifying its distributors and retailers by letter and is arranging for returns of all recalled products.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

Complete and submit the report online at fda.gov/ medwatch/report.htm. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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City News A Scottsdale Golfer and Local Business Team Up for a Shot at the LPGA GOLF LEGEND BEN HOGAN ONCE PROCLAIMED, “THE MOST IMPORTANT SHOT IN GOLF IS THE NEXT ONE.” Local business owner Noah Kendrick of Kendrick Wealth Management has embraced that philosophy throughout his career with a history of philanthropy supporting local nonprofits, student scholarship programs, and various other forms of financial support throughout the community over the past 17 years.

Kendrick is pleased to announce the sponsorship of a young woman in pursuit of her next shot: earning a spot on the LPGA professional golf tour.

After playing a round at Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain Golf Club with local golf pro Nishtha Madan, Kendrick knew he wanted to play a role in supporting her journey to succeed in the world of golf. Madan is currently playing on the Symetra Tour, just one step below the LPGA. In her first year as a pro, she racked up five tour wins, but like many young athletes, the local resident struggled with the costs associated with traveling on tour.

Seeing her talent and commitment to excellence, Kendrick Wealth Management committed to sponsoring Madan.

“After meeting Nishtha and getting to know her, it became clear her passion and values aligned with our core values as a private wealth management firm.

Nishtha’s talent, combined with her incredible dedication and persistence, provides the perfect foundation for a valued partner in the form of a corporate sponsorship,” says Kendrick.

Madan will represent Kendrick Wealth Management on tour by wearing the Kendrick Wealth Management logo in addition to appearances at private client events hosted by Kendrick Wealth Management.

“It’s essential to have a support system in professional golf, especially when you’re just starting out,” says Madan.

“I’m very grateful to have Noah’s support. We both share a passion for golf, and I love being around people like Noah, who have a drive for excellence. myhyperlocalnews.com

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University with a degree in psychology Fixing back pain is not easy to do. If it was easy, everyone could go on YouTube and in May 2020 and turned professional in the same month. Since becoming a within minutes be pain free. When back pain is fixed correctly, the solution shouldn’t professional, Madan has competed in involve giving up the things you love doing. If that’s the case, it’s not really a solution. eleven tournaments and won two legs The right plan will both fix your back pain, and allow you to get back to the activities of the 2020 Cactus Tour, the first by you enjoy with your friends and family. three strokes and the second by five Fortunately for Abby, she was able to find the solution that helped her achieve her strokes. goals. If you’re suffering with back pain, whatever you decide to do, you must find a Madan hopes to play on the LPGA solution that lasts longer than a few hours or days. One that allows you to regain your in 2022 and is attending a qualifying identity, confidence, and lifestyle. school this semester to make that If you’re in a similar situation to Abby, having a provider who understands your a reality. Once on the LPGA, the condition, and your goals is essential to getting back to your active lifestyle. If 23-year-old has her sights set on being the best Indian golfer on tour and you are interested in learning more about our solutions to back pain, we offer a ultimately the top female golfer in the complimentary consultation. Give me Body a call at Copy 480-482-0651 or check out my website world. at www.thedoctorsofpt.com.

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outh sports are a rite of passage for most kids, but finding the right one for your child can be tough. One of the most popular team sports for kids is soccer. Whether for recreational purposes or the more serious players looking for a club team, there are a variety of options.

In the North Valley, one of the options for families it to team up with the experienced soccer enthusiasts at Thunderbird FC. Thunderbird FC is a family-run youth soccer club that offers both recreational and club soccer programs for boys and girls ages 6 to 14.

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organization, one of the other important aspects of the game is socialization – something many kids have gone without for the last year or so,” he adds. “Humans are a social species.

With these types of social interactions being limited due to the pandemic, we are providing kids an opportunity to socialize outside of school, as well as learn useful life skills such as teamwork, communication and trust.”

Thunderbird FC offers several program options. They have Little T-Birds program for kids 4 to 6 years old. Their recreational leagues are for players 7-14 years old; they run six weeks long and include one practice and one game per week. They also offer competitive club programs for more advanced players.

The teams play a 7.5 month-long season with two practices and games each weekend. Those teams also go up to age 14.

The soccer organization runs as a nonprofit, offering a positive and nurturing soccer environment to youth. They strive to keep costs as low as possible to allow more families to participate in these types of sporting activities.

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Registration is open now and players who sign up will receive two Adidas jerseys, a pair of Adidas shorts, and a pair of Adidas socks. The Fall Recreational League starts on August 19, with the first games played on August 21.

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Club President Colin Zaccagnio says the creation of the league comes from a long line of soccer enthusiasts. “We are a passionate soccer family that is from the Valley. My dad has been coaching youth soccer in the Valley for almost 20 years. I played soccer at Brophy College Preparatory and the University of Redlands, and my sister played for both Xavier College Preparatory and Northern Arizona University. My mom is always one of the friendly faces you see at the check-in tables—it is truly a family affair!”

“As for the club, our coaches focus on three specific areas: player safety, development, and of course, fun. For our

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• Over one in four parents (28%) say the Tooth Fairy was one of their child’s favorite surprises during the pandemic.

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id you know that August 22 marks National Tooth Fairy Day? This special day is a great way to start a discussion about oral health with kids and have a little fun at the same time. By celebrating a lost tooth, parents can reinforce the importance of good oral health in a fun and engaging way.

Here in the United States, the Tooth Fairy is best known for collecting a child’s tooth or teeth from under his or her pillow, replacing the tooth with money. How much money these days, you ask? According to a new survey from Delta Dental of Arizona, the Tooth Fairy is getting more and more generous! Findings from Delta Dental’s Original Tooth Fairy Poll show that the Tooth Fairy’s

average cash gift reached its highest point in the 23-year history of the poll for a total of $4.70 per tooth. Here in the West, the Tooth Fairy upped her giving by nearly $2 over the last 12 months, leaving an average of $5.54 for a lost tooth.

Other U.S. Tooth Fairy Facts: • The Tooth Fairy visits 78% of the nation’s homes with children ages 6-12.

• Around half of parents welcome the Tooth Fairy into their homes to give their child something to be excited about (53%) and to celebrate something fun (48%).

• Almost half of children (49%) are receiving at least $5 for each tooth they lose.

• The value of a first tooth is $5.87 on average—over a dollar more than what a typical tooth receives.

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The Tooth Fairy isn’t celebrated in the same way everywhere, however. Here is a look at some of the ways lost teeth are celebrated in other countries, which makes for a great conversation about different cultures with kids: • In Argentina and Sweden, boys and girls leave the baby teeth they lose in a glass of water by their bedside.

While they sleep at night, Magical Mouse visits to get a sip of water and trade the tooth for a few coins.

• Many children in Europe celebrate much like American kids by leaving a tooth under their pillow for overnight collection. However, you won’t find the Tooth Fairy there – her brownie and elf friends have taken up the task.

• Filipino children may be some of the only children in the world who look forward to a visit from a rat! In the Philippines, Tooth Rat asks that kids leave baby teeth on windowsills so he can pick them up and move on quickly to the next house.

• In Colombia and South Africa, another little mouse performs duties similar to the Tooth Fairy.

Children may leave their baby teeth under their pillows or deposit them in slippers.

• Baby teeth make lovely gifts in Chile and Costa Rica, where mothers craft charms out of the pearly white beauties and give them back to the children. It may sound a little odd, but people have been making and wearing enamel jewelry for centuries!

We all know that the Tooth Fairy is one of the most powerful tools parents and caregivers can use to teach children about oral health. Families may want to use Tooth Fairy Day to reinforce these lessons as well as open lines of communication about responsible saving – perhaps the money from each lost tooth could be saved and tallied up once all baby teeth have fallen out and used for something special – and how different cultures have special traditions as well.

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n Experian study indicates that as many as thirty percent, or more, of Americans have bad or poor credit. In addition to that startling figure, 39 percent of Americans don’t have enough money on hand to cover a $400 emergency expense, according to the Federal Reserve.

A poor credit score—which is often the result of a few mistakes or life circumstances that may be out of your control—can impact many facets of your life. From qualifying for a place to live, to a vehicle to drive, or rates on educational loans for ourselves or our children, most of our major purchases are impacted by our credit scores.

Luckily, local company Credit All Better specializes in helping Valley residents to improve their credit scores and their futures.

“We [Credit All Better staff members] have many years of experience in evaluating credit and guiding consumers to assert their legal rights,” explains John Thomas, the company’s owner. “We do it every day! We guarantee

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honesty and dependability; virtues which most people seem to have forgotten. Credit repair firms cannot do anything that you couldn’t do yourself, but we can help you to achieve results in a fraction of the time without making costly errors.”

HOW TO GET STARTED It all begins with a free consultation and credit analysis, Thomas says. During this consultation, Credit All Better helps the client to pull all three credit scores and reviews them in detail.

What makes Credit All Better stand out from the rest of the credit repair agencies? Thomas shares his thoughts: “We are locally owned and operated, which I think makes a difference when selecting a credit repair company to help you improve your credit score.

In addition, we will tell you the truth: for example, it’s not always the best policy to dispute everything on your credit score. And not everyone is a good fit for our services—we are always honest if a potential

client isn’t a candidate for our company. Honesty first is the best policy.”

HOW DO THEY HELP FIX CREDIT? Thomas says that Credit All Better helps its clients to improve their credit scores through a multifaceted approach: • Their team of experts will dispute any issues or inaccuracies negatively impacting a client’s credit.

• They provide credit counseling to help clients gain a better understanding of how credit works.

• And they help clients to learn better habits so past mistakes aren’t repeated once the credit is improved.

“I made a lot of mistakes when I was young,” says one Credit All Better client. “Helping me to fix those mistakes has saved me hundreds of dollars each month.”

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the process. “Clients also have easy access to their account 24/7 for live status updates on improvements on your credit reports and scores. And, we’ll maximize your score so you can achieve your goals and learn how to maintain your awesome credit long after our work is done.”

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THE CREDIT ALL BETTER DIFFERENCE Thomas shares that there are many perks that clients can expect when working with Credit All Better: • They offer a 100% money back guarantee.

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“Our service is no money down, no money for the first 30 days, then as low as $59 a month,” Thomas says. “Clients can cancel at any time! And, if they cancel, it means we did our job and helped them to fix their credit and build better habits, so they no longer need our services.”

“Credit education and correction is legal, and the law is on your side,” he says. “We help and guide you from start to finish and we prepare all of the documentation for the various credit agencies.”

Another thing that makes Credit All Better different from its competition is its easy-to-understand low fees. “Our fees are reasonable and there are no long binding contracts,” Thomas says. “We help you to work with your files until it is done.”

“If you have a better credit score you could potentially have a better interest rate,” Thomas explains. “Just an increase of 20 point in your credit score can mean a difference of tens of thousands of dollars in interest saved on an average priced home and hundreds of dollars of interest saved on car payments and credit cards. We have a proven track record of helping clients to raise credit scores quickly and effectively to give them better purchasing power.”

To learn more about Credit All Better, visit creditallbetter.com where you can fill out a form requesting a free consultation.

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Whether you become a Credit All Better client or not, it’s important for everyone to know the basics on credit scores.

“A credit score is a number generated by a mathematical formula that is meant to predict credit worthiness,” according to the experts at Credit All Better.

“Credit scores range from 300-850. The higher your score is, the more likely you are to get a loan. The lower your score is, the less likely you are to get a loan. If you have a low credit score and you do manage to get approved for credit, then your interest rate will be much higher than someone who had a good credit score and borrowed money. Therefore, having a high credit score can save many thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage, auto loan, or credit card.”

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Real Estate

The Wisdom of “Pick Two”

By Joseph Callaway

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ears ago, I needed something fixed.

I can’t even remember what it was, but I know it was important that I have the work done by an expert. What I

do remember was the sign on the counter of his shop. It said “Fast, good and cheap – pick two.” I recall the wisdom of that sign often. If you want something done fast and cheap, well, it isn’t likely to be any good. If you want it done fast and good, it probably won’t be cheap. And if you want work that is good and cheap, you may as well be willing to wait your turn. “Pick two.” Wisdom from an old repairman.

Lately, I’ve thought about how this applies to the current real estate market. Some people want to sell fast. Some people want to sell easy with no effort on their part.

Finally, some people want top dollar for their home. Well, pick two.

If you want fast and easy, you are likely to leave a lot of money on the table. If you want fast and top dollar, you will need to do the work of putting your home in its most attractive condition. And if you want top dollar and easy, you must expect the process to take time. Pick two.

What we prefer at Those Callaways is to get our clients top dollar, which is often not easy and/or not quick, but we believe it’s worth it. You are worth it, because we are dedicated to putting you, our client, first.

At Those Callaways we are determined to put every client first and, if you just want to be done quickly and easily, we will help you get the best investor offer possible. Bear in mind, these buyers are out to make a profit and, if you go it alone with a direct buyer, you can cost yourself thousands of dollars that we might be able to get for you.

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any people think estate planning does not apply to them because they “don’t have an estate to plan.” But the dictionary says an estate is “all of the things that a person owns.” We all have an estate.

For many of us, it includes our home, our IRA, our bank account, vehicles, and maybe even stock or brokerage accounts. For a young couple with minor children, the biggest asset to plan for may be a life insurance policy.

ESTATE PLANNING IS MORE THAN DISTRIBUTING WHAT YOU OWN AT YOUR DEATH A good portion of estate planning is planning for the distribution of property at death. But you also need a plan in case you become incapacitated. Who will manage your assets and your financial affairs if you can’t? Who will make decisions about your healthcare? With proper planning, you decide that ahead of time, and assure that the right person can quickly take charge and see that you and your finances are taken care of while you are out of commission.

The Durable General Power of Attorney for finances is a key document in any plan. In truth, every adult 18 or over should execute one and appoint an agent who could handle any financial

or legal matters during incapacity. You may be thinking, “Even my 18-yearold child?” Yes, because now that child of yours is an adult and you don’t automatically get to handle legal matters for them any longer. For instance, even if you paid their tuition at college, they are the ones who will have to request a refund of the tuition if needed. If they are incapacitated for a time and not able to return to school, you won’t get that money back right away – unless you’re the agent under a durable power of attorney.

This applies to you, of course. Part of your plan must be to execute a power of attorney to appoint someone to handle a lawsuit, deal with an IRS audit, or sign tax returns, talk to mortgage or insurance companies, and more.

It applies to your elderly parent, too.

Mom may be living with you and have minimal assets, but if you try to call Social Security or Medicare for her, they won’t discuss matters with you unless you have a power of attorney.

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Remember, when you choose Libby you are not only hiring someone to prepare your Estate Plan, you are choosing a seasoned Estate Planning attorney to guide you through this often complex process and raise questions you might not have considered. You are choosing an experienced professional to create a plan that serves your family in the way that you want and, after you are gone, a trusted advisor that your loved ones can depend on.

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As much an art gallery as it is a hotel, FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel been dedicated to supporting the local arts community since its inception and many local artists’ works are represented throughout the property. Recently, the hotel expanded to include its own freestanding art gallery, FOUND:RE Contemporary. The gallery and the hotel often host art exhibitions in conjunction with one another, encouraging art enthusiasts to check out the impressive artistic talent within the Phoenix area in a wide range of mediums.

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say it all. Ahmir Khalib Thompson, better known as Questlove, shines in his directorial debut. The mixing of archival footage of the festival, news of events at the time (notably the moon landing), and interviews is beautiful. It gives you a coherent and thorough view of what those living at the time felt, and how the festival complemented it.

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Gunpowder Milkshake A hitwoman must reunite with her estranged mother after a job goes horribly wrong. Gunpowder Milkshake really wants to be a stylish, Tarantinoesque action film with quirky characters and old school homages. Unfortunately, underneath all that style lies little substance. A brilliant cast is wasted on paper thin characters, a generic story, and action that’s been done to death before. There’s only so many times you can do neon-soaked long takes before the novelty wears off. There’s also no actual exploration of the passing of generational scars and violence that it introduces. What a disappointment.

AUGUST RELEASES August 6: The Suicide Squad Annette A prequel set after the events of Civil War, where Natasha Romanoff faces her origins and past demons to shape a better future for her loved ones.

There’s really not much to say if you’re familiar with the MCU (Marvel Comics Universe) at this point. Though some interesting ideas are present (namely the Red Room’s parallels with human trafficking) and Cate Shortland shows some great action directing skills, Black Widow is a very underwhelming film. It is mostly brought down by its mediocre script, which continues Marvel’s commitment to bathos while not really going into the themes it presents. Add Scarlett Johannson’s clearly disinterested performance, like she’s ready to be done with this series, and you bring her time as the Black Widow to a two-plus hour death. On the upside, Yelena Belova is actually quite likable, but I attribute that mostly

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The return of Dominic Toretto and his crew as his long lost brother resurfaces with an old enemy. F9 has a sincerity missing from some of the more recent Fast films. It knows it’s over the top, but like the best entries in the series, it commits to it, playing it with an authenticity that the actors go with. John Cena is perfect for this series, as his energy makes his character interesting and surprisingly nuanced. Justin Lin reminds everyone how he’s still one of the best big budget filmmakers working today, giving a coherent and exciting vibe to the action. The remaining cast is still a lot of fun, especially Michelle Rodriguez.

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Where: 6033 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek What: Cave Creek celebrates the end of summer with its CreekWest SummerFest event on Saturday, August 7. From 3-8 p.m. guests are invited to explore the western town for family friendly activities all benefitting Desert Foothills Land Trust.

At Big Earl’s, attendees can enjoy shaved ice, a bounce house, drive in movies, and a full bar with drink specials. At Local Johnny’s, children can enjoy a water slide bounce house, live music, two full bars, drink specials, free samples, and more! For Frozen and Marvel lovers, Bryan’s Barbeque will host a character lunch and live music. Learn more at frontiertownaz.com.

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