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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD - THEME: 20TH CENTURY INVENTIONS ACROSS 1. Observation point’s attraction 5. Included for large parties? 8. 252 gallons of wine 11. Soprano’s song, e.g. 12. Pakistani tongue 13. Word with foster or health 14. Lancelot and Mix-a-Lot 15. Unstable particle 16. Orangutan, biologically speaking 17. *Car safety invention 19. Caspian Sea, e.g. 20. They flock together? 21. “____ the ramparts...” 22. *RisquÈ garb named for atoll 25. *Bakelite was first one made from synthetics 29. RNs’ org. 30. Like a pumpkin on Halloween 33. Ä 34. “To Kill a Mockingbird” protagonist 36. Columbus Day mo. 37. Unlock 38. Without, in Paris 39. Limestone landscape forms 41. Broke bread 42. *Synthetic for a diabetic 44. Putin’s currency 46. *Willis Carrier’s invention conditioned it 47. *Aspartame-based sweetener 49. Hard tale to believe 51. *Scuba diver’s gear 54. “It’s still Rock and Roll” to him 55. The Colosseum, e.g. 56. Stage part 58. Bohemian 59. Gold coating 60. Fishing rod attachment 61. Sticky stuff 62. Make a choice 63. Big Bang’s original matter

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ARIZONA IN REVIEW: 2019, A YEAR TO REMEMBER

By Governor Doug Ducey

2019 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR ARIZONA. From breaking through 300,000 new jobs added since 2015, to earning the state’s highest-ever credit rating; coming together to sign historic water legislation; recognizing 60 years of partnership with Sonora, Mexico; blazing the trail as the first state in the nation to provide universal recognition of out-of-state occupational licenses; passing historic tax reform that benefits middle class families; boosting Arizona’s Rainy Day Fund to $1 billion while investing in teachers, students, infrastructure, public safety and more. KEY HIGHLIGHTS SECURING ARIZONA’S WATER FUTURE: Governor Ducey in January signed legislation ratifying Arizona’s Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), allowing Arizona to sign onto an inter-state water agreement that outlines ways the state will contribute to conserving more water from the Colorado River. Arizona joined six other states and Mexico in the signing. In April, President Trump signed legislation formalizing the DCP, Arizona’s most significant water reforms in four decades. A FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE, BALANCED BUDGET: Arizona’s balanced budget added $542 million to Arizona’s Rainy Day Fund, bringing it to a record $1 billion and helping better protect Arizona’s investments during the next economic downturn. PASSING REVENUE-NEUTRAL TAX REFORM: Arizona’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget built on the tax relief passed as part of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to make Arizona’s code simpler, flatter and more fair. The revenue neutral tax reforms—the most significant of the past 30 years—prioritized middle and low-income earners, increasing Arizona’s standard deductions to $12,000 for individual filers and $24,000 for married filers. For the first time in Arizona, the state standard deduction matches the federal standard deduction, representing a significant simplification of the tax code.

INVESTING IN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS: The FY 2020 budget added $660 million new dollars to K-12 public schools, bringing the total new dollars added to public education since 2015 to $4.5 billion.

GROWING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: Governor Ducey’s FY 2020 budget invested $10 million to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings across Arizona. Through a grant program, high schools with CTE programs will receive up to $1,000 for each student who graduates with a certification in specific industries. The budget also invested $20 million to expand Pima Community College’s Aviation Technology Program and $5.8 million to expand Maricopa Community College’s healthcare offerings. JOBS ON THE RISE: Arizona this year surpassed 300,000 new private-sector jobs added since 2015, with companies such as Infosys, Offerpad, Raytheon, Microsoft, Benchmark Electronics, Lucid Motors and more making major jobs announcements this year. EXPANDING I-17, INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE: Governor Ducey announced that investments topping $300 million will widen I-17 to three lanes along 15 miles between Anthem and Black Canyon City and build an 8-mile system of flex lanes on the grade between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point. The project is set to begin by spring 2021, with completion of all improvements expected by 2023. INVESTING IN HEALTHY FAMILIES: Arizona kicked off the year with a plan to invest $56 million to expand Arizona’s childcare subsidy programs, increasing access to childcare for low-income working families and foster parents. SUPPORTING THOSE WHO KEEP ARIZONA SAFE: This year, Arizona added $74 million dollars to provide raises for over 14,400 public safety personnel employed by the state, totaling roughly 40 percent of the state workforce. Those receiving pay raises

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included State Troopers, personnel at the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Corrections and the Arizona State Hospital and caseworkers at the Department of Child Safety. SAFER SCHOOLS: Governor Ducey’s executive budget included the first-ever dedicated funding for school counselors. With $20 million added to Arizona’s school safety grant program, in total, 383 school resource officers, counselors and social workers were funded through the program, with more on the way. EXPANDING SUICIDE AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS: Governor Ducey in September signed the Mitch Warnock Act, expanding suicide prevention and awareness training throughout Arizona schools. The bill requires school districts and charter schools to provide training in suicide awareness and prevention to school guidance counselors, teachers,

principals and other school personnel who work with students in grades 6 through 12. NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CYBERSECURITY: Recognizing Arizona’s bipartisan leadership in cybersecurity, the National Governors Association (NGA) selected Arizona along with five other states to participate in the NGA’s policy academy on election cybersecurity operations. Through the program, Arizona receives technical assistance from NGA staff to develop, implement and scale training and best practices throughout the state to improve coordination between election officials and reduce cyber-related risks ahead of the 2020 election. All in all, 2019 was a year to remember – and we are looking forward to an equally successful 2020. yourupperwestsider.com

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DEVOUR CULINARY EVENT

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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC WILL BE BRINGING “DEVOUR THE WORLD” TO CENTENNIAL PLAZA IN PEORIA. Founded in 2009 by Kimber Lanning, Founder of Local First Arizona, Devour Phoenix is an initiative of Local First Arizona and rose up as a collaborative coalition of local chefs working to create a destination food and dining scene worthy of national prestige. The cornerstone of this coalition is Devour Week, a multi-event food and drink experience.

Considered by many to be the most anticipated culinary week of the season, Devour Week is comprised of three signature events – Devour the World, Seven Chefs Dinner and Devour Culinary Classic, all of which aim to elevate Arizona’s culinary and cocktail culture and spotlight the region as a world-class destination for food and dining. DEVOUR THE WORLD Celebrate the international flavors of the Valley while enjoying cultural music and dance performances from around the world. Devour the World will move to Peoria in 2020 to make this unique cultural festival more accessible to West Valley residents. Tickets include food and libation sampling from regional restaurants, food trucks, wineries and breweries. Devour the World is presented by the City of Peoria, Phoenix Magazine, Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Local First Arizona. Date: Saturday, February 15 Location: Centennial Plaza – Peoria City Hall Complex, 9875 N. 85th Ave. in Peoria SEVEN CHEFS DINNER Enjoy a one-night-only dining event at award-winning restaurant The Gladly with top local chefs, who first cooked together at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City, and now get together annually to promote the Arizona cooking scene. yourupperwestsider.com

This year’s Seven Chefs Dinner will feature seven great local chefs working together to bring you a once in a lifetime farm-fresh meal paired with Arizona wines. Tickets are $175 which covers libations and a multiple course meal. Date: Sunday, February 16, 2020 Location: The Gladly, 2201 E. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix

DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC The premier event of Devour Week is the 11th Annual Devour Culinary Classic featuring Arizona’s best local chefs, finest wines, beers and spirits, taking place on February 22 - 23 at Desert Botanical Garden. The Devour Culinary Classic seeks to bring attention to Arizona’s culinary scene through national prestige, with recognition as the Best Southwestern Culinary Festival by New York Times. Attendees will meet award-winning chefs and restaurateurs, partake in innovative culinary demonstrations, and taste an enormous array of culinary excellence from the region’s best chefs, restaurants, local food artisans, brewers, and vintners. This is a 21+ only event, with 100 percent of all proceeds benefitting the community efforts of Local First Arizona, Desert Botanical Garden and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA). The 2020 Devour Culinary Classic offers two different ticket packages. Cost of ticket package includes ticketing and processing fees. Packages are available for single-day 21+ attendance only; those interested in attending both Saturday and Sunday must purchase a ticket package for each day. Date: Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2020 Location: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix For complete details on all packages and to purchase tickets, devourphoenix.com. UPPER WESTSIDER • January 2020 • 5

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LOCAL FAVORITE GOLF CLUB, QUINTERO, CELEBRATING 20 YEARS QUINTERO GOLF CLUB – RANKED AS THE NUMBER ONE PUBLIC GOLF COURSE IN ARIZONA BY GOLF DIGEST – IS EXCITED TO CELEBRATE TWO DECADES OF UNFORGETTABLE GOLF EXPERIENCES IN 2020. The Rees Jones design sits on 828 acres with a layout that is undeniably difficult and is nestled in the serene foothills of Peoria, Arizona surrounded by the Hieroglyphic Mountains. The once exclusive, invite only luxury golf club, opened in 2000 as Quintero Golf and Country Club. After a few years, the original and former owner had trouble grappling the steep costs as the economy plummeted, and the course was bought in 2011 by a Scottsdale company, Infinity Capital Golf Resources LLC, in efforts to save the floundering property. To rake the course out of the bunkers, new management initiated dynamic pricing, opened it to the public, invested in advanced golf technology and more. In just a couple years, the picturesque property became a raving success receiving recognition as one of the best and most challenging courses in the nation. The nationally ranked golf course attracts notable athletes and public figures from far and wide, including Roy Green, Marcus Allen, Tom Hoge, and Ricky Barns to conquer the beautiful beast. The course also recently won several spots in Arizona Foothills’ “Best In Sports 2019” list, including Best 19th Hole, Best Public Course, and Most Scenic Course.

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LOOP 101 PIMA FREEWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS INITIATED A PROJECT TO WIDEN AND IMPROVE THE LOOP 101 (PIMA FREEWAY) FROM INTERSTATE 17 IN PHOENIX EAST TO PIMA ROAD IN SCOTTSDALE. Improvements are needed to address growing traffic demands in the northeast Valley and relieve traffic congestion on the Loop 101 during the morning and evening peak travel periods. MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: • Adding one general purpose lane in each direction between I-17 and Pima Road

• Adding an auxiliary lane in each direction between 7th Street and Cave Creek Road • Constructing a new overpass structure at the future Miller Road alignment • Modifying freeway ramps and frontage road connections at 11 interchanges Additional components include construction of noise or retaining walls where warranted, improvements to drainage and new rubberized asphalt resurfacing and pavement markings. This project is utilizing the “design-build” (D/B) method of delivery to help reduce the overall project timeline. This delivery method differs from the more traditional “design-bid-build” approach in which the project is completed in two phases (designed and then constructed).

The D/B method involves pairing civil engineering firms with construction contractors to create “design builders” who work synergistically from beginning to end. This creates more opportunities for innovation and can reduce costs. The D/B method of delivery is most advantageous when transportation improvements are needed immediately to reduce high traffic volume or chronic congestion. To learn more about the D/B project delivery method, visit https://azdot.gov/node/7485 yourupperwestsider.com

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE MVD IN 2020 2020 WILL USHER IN A NEW WAY FOR THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION CUSTOMERS TO GET LICENSE PLATES, REGISTRATION TABS AND MANY DOCUMENTS SUCH AS VEHICLE TITLES. Beginning in January, customers will receive these items through the U.S. Mail and will no longer be able to obtain them at an MVD or Authorized Third Party office. Customers should make sure their address is current and complete with the U.S. Postal Service and MVD. “The MVD needs to be well-positioned for the growth of e-commerce,” said MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser Richards. “Distributing items such as license plates, tabs, title work and other documents allows us to prepare for the growing demand for fulfilling customer orders through the mail as the MVD continues to increase

the number of services available online, anytime.” All registration documents and license plate tabs, including those issued at MVD self-service kiosks will be mailed. When customers renew, their record is updated instantly and a receipt is proof of registration. For customers getting a license plate, this change will also mean the plate number will be entered into the customer’s service file and the temporary plate issued at the office will have the same number as the permanent plate being mailed. Customers who purchase Off-Highway Vehicle decals the same day they plan to use them at a recreational area will not receive the decal at the office, but will get a receipt that should be kept with them to prove the decals have been purchased.

In the future, more vehicle titles will transition to an electronic process. Currently, a limited number of title transfers such as one-owner to oneowner transfers of Arizona-registered vehicles can already be done entirely online through AZ MVD Now, which is available through ServiceArizona. com. Another important reminder from the MVD: There are less than 200 business days left until October 1, 2020, and the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division reminds customers to get the AZ Travel ID to make it through TSA airport checkpoints starting on that date.

MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser Richards said, “We don’t want to see travel plans ruined because flyers don’t have an ID that the TSA will accept.”

In order to get the AZ Travel ID, customers need to bring in a document such as a birth certificate or valid U.S. Passport to prove identity and a second document with their Social Security number. Finally, two pieces of documentation proving Arizona residency such as a utility bill, bank statement or something similar with a current name and physical address (not a P.O. Box) are also needed.

The AZ Travel ID replaces the current license or ID and re-sets the expiration date. The cost is $25, and under federal law, it is valid for eight years. Customers should begin the application process at aztravelid.com. They can make an appointment at servicearizona.com to visit an MVD office, or visit an Authorized Third Party office that provides license and ID services.

HAPPY VALLEY ROAD BUSINESS PROS CONNECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE By Councilmember Bridget Binsbacher FOR MOST LIVING IN THE MESQUITE DISTRICT, HAPPY VALLEY ROAD IS THE MAIN CORRIDOR WE USE TO ACCESS OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, SHOPPING CENTERS, PARKS, SCHOOLS AND MORE. The current work being performed on the road is frustrating, especially for those like myself who drive this stretch every single day. However I guarantee the end result will be worth the headaches. Recently, a few specific concerns were brought to my attention and subsequently addressed by the city. It quickly became apparent that daytime road restrictions were not feasible given the varied schedules of traffic. City staff has been working closely with contractors to figure out a solution and a balance between traffic needs and contractor safety. Recently, the contractor has agreed to begin working nights as often as possible. There will still be yourupperwestsider.com

a need for periodic daytime closures for asphalt patching and other items when necessary - but moving forward a majority of the work will be completed at night, alleviating the backups caused by daytime restrictions.

Additionally, it was brought to my attention that excessive speeding is occurring throughout the construction zone. I recently had a discussion with the Police Commander regarding this topic. His team of officers is aware of the situation and have been balancing enforcement of the area with calls for service. The city’s Traffic Services Unit will work on a specific plan for the area and continue to monitor the roadway. The city is taking every step it can to reduce the impact created by this major roadway improvement. If you have any specific concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to my office. There is also a project hotline available for residents at 602-535-6250.

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BARRETT JACKSON RETURNS FOR 49TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE AUCTION ESTABLISHED IN 1971 BARRETTJACKSON, THE WORLD’S GREATEST COLLECTOR CAR AUCTIONS, WHICH HAS BECOME THE LEADER IN COLLECTOR CAR AND AUTOMOTIVE LIFESTYLE EVENTS, RETURNS TO THE PHOENIX AREA FOR THE 2020 SCOTTSDALE AUCTION, TAKING PLACE JANUARY 11-19 AT WESTWORLD OF SCOTTSDALE. This auction is set to be one of the most spectacular yet, with a wide range of car collections to showcase. For example, the auction is set to offer limited and early production supercars from the Scott Thomas Collection this year. The eight-vehicle collection includes a 2019 McLaren Senna and a 2005 Ford GT VIN 003. “Some of the most exciting collections in the world have crossed the Barrett-Jackson block over the past five decades,” said Craig Jackson chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “As

the collector car hobby has grown, our team has worked diligently to become the most trusted auction house to care for and sell prized collections, like Scott Thomas’. His collection reflects the demand for early-production and limitedproduction supercars, like the rare 2019 McLaren Senna and the 2005 Ford GT VIN 003. Both are sure to be highlights of our 2020 Scottsdale Auction.” The Scott Thomas Collection boasts three race-inspired vehicles from British car manufacture McLaren. Leading the lineup is a 2019 McLaren Senna, which is one of only 500 manufactured and 120 units imported to the United States. It was designed as a track-focused, street-legal hypercar and is powered by a mid-mounted V8 engine that delivers 789 horsepower. A 2015 McLaren 650S Le Mans Edition is one of 50 produced worldwide with the iconic F1 GTR cues commemorating the 20th anniversary of McLaren’s 1995 Le Mans win. Also in attendance

will be a 2016 McLaren 650S Sprint Race Car, a full-spec McLaren factorybuilt race car powered by a 3.8-liter V8 engine with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The auction will also showcase a collection of professionally built RestoMods like a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible and a 1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition. “Resto-Mods have become the ultimate expression of creativity, design, engineering and performance within the collector car hobby,” said Jackson. “We’re proud to have shined the spotlight on this unique segment of collector cars over a decade ago. Today, these professionally built Resto-Mods represent half of our top 50 sales across all our auctions in 2019. We couldn’t be more thrilled to continue fueling that demand with some of the very best examples in Scottsdale.” A trio of classic Corvettes, including a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

Custom Convertible, leads the lineup of professionally built Resto-Mods. The event is also set to support the “RAD-era” with a selection of “totally rad” low-mileage and limited-production 1980s to 1990s vehicles, which has become a growing segment among car collectors. “Barrett-Jackson’s dockets continue to adapt with evolving collector car trends,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Our Gen X and millennial buyers made up 44 percent of all our 1980s and 1990s vehicle auction sales in 2019. The demand for these cars will continue to grow, and we’re excited to lead this trend with some of the finest, low-mileage examples from this era.” Regardless of the style, make, model or year, there is certain to be a wide range of all of these at this year’s Barrett-Jackson , in addition to all the other events and fanfare surrounding the auction itself. For more: Barrett-Jackson.com

RUSSO AND STEELE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR CELEBRATING ITS 20TH YEAR AS THE MOST EXCITING COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION IN THE WORLD, RUSSO AND STEELE RETURNS HOME TO SCOTTSDALE ON JANUARY 15 AT THE EPICENTER OF ARIZONA CAR WEEK JUST SOUTH OF THE NORTH 101 FREEWAY AND SCOTTSDALE ROAD. One of the nation’s premier collectorcar auction houses, Russo and Steele will provide hundreds of top-quality collector cars for a variety of buyers at their new site. Featuring the equivalent of five football fields of tents with easy access off the Scottsdale Road exit, acres of contiguous and close proximity parking will greet attendees along with valet parking directly at the main entrance. Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions is thrilled to offer an ultra-rare 1985 Lamborghini Countach QV Downdraft at its 2020 auction. Known as the most powerful Countach variant ever built, this

particular model offers 455 bhp and was used as a factory press car and was the photo subject of the Downdraft brochure distributed at the 1985 Geneva Salon.

Fewer than 1/3 of all Countach models built were Downdraft variants and this model is without question the very best example of this variant to ever be presented at public auction anywhere. It is 100 percent fully restored by California-based marque specialists at a cost of almost $300,000 to exact original specifications down to brand new Pirelli P7s and Ansa Sports Exhaust, which are all period-correct. It even comes with original books and all tools complete. Built in February 1985 in Iconic Bianco Polo Park with Rosso livery, this Countach Downdraft was the very first to be imported into the United States by Al Copeland, car enthusiast and multi-race winning offshore boat racer, and owner of Popeyes Chicken nationwide restaurants. It was kept in

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Copeland’s New Orleans car museum for 15 years resulting in just 9,750 miles on the odometer. “This is probably the most beautiful example of a Countach Downdraft you will see anywhere,” said Drew Alcazar, President and CEO of

Russo and Steele. “Even by today’s standards the car is quite powerful and even though it’s almost 35 years old, it’s design is timeless and the stuff of supercar fantasy.” For more information about Russo and Steele, visit www.russoandsteele.com. yourupperwestsider.com

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MAG AUCTIONS REVS UP WEST VALLEY CAR COLLECTORS By Molly Cerreta Smith

SCOTTSDALE MAY HAVE BARRETT-JACKSON AND RUSSO AND STEELE CAR AUCTIONS, BUT PEORIA IS PROUDLY HOSTING THE MAG AUCTIONS COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION ON FRIDAY. JANUARY 10 THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 12. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. all three days at the Peoria Sports Complex located at 16101 N. 83rd Avenue and everyone from car collectors and enthusiasts to the general public (including the little ones!) are welcome to come and peruse the stunning selection and wide variety of collector cars. A collector car auction group with a focus on muscle cars, street rods, classic cars, vintage cars, and leading automobile products, Motorsport Auction Group’s events are geared towards both longtime car enthusiasts and newcomers to the car collector hobby that are looking to buy and sell cars and memorabilia. Bidders, consignors, vendors and sponsors are invited to join MAG’s car auctions across the country, including the upcoming Peoria event. While buying can be done online or over the phone, Mag Auctions says that attending an auction in person is definitely the best and most exciting way to purchase a collectable automobile. Bidders must have a valid driver’s license or passport, purchase

a Bidder’s Badge and complete a Bidder’s contract. Attending the event ensures bidders plenty of time to peruse potential purchases and to thoroughly review the vehicle’s condition inside and out for themselves. In many cases, the owner is online and available to talk with bidders to discuss the history and condition of the vehicle as well as answer any other questions. Bidders may take home their purchases on the same auction day.

Aside from the auction itself, a multitude of exhibitors will be onsite featuring products and services designed for the audience of car collector buyers and sellers, auto enthusiasts as well as the general public. MAG Auctions also makes consigning easy and convenient, and can be done in a number of ways. Vehicle photos and details along with their lot numbers are currently available on the website at www.motorsportauctiongroup.com/auction/. Auction items include a variety of collector vehicles from across the eras including a 1934 Pierce Arrow

840 Club Salon Sedan; a bright orange 1927 Convertible Ford Roaster with 2300cc Ford 4-cylinder with black interior and less than 4,000 miles on it; a white 1967 El Camino pick up with a V8 engine; a gold 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup 5 Window with a 350 cid engine and many more. Doors open each day of the event at 8:00 a.m. for bidders and consignors, and 9:00 a.m. for the general public. The Memorabilia Auction takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each day with the vehicle auction following. Tickets can be purchased at the day for $15 per day ($10 for seniors and military) or $45 for a three-day admission ticket which includes a VIP Guest Pass allowing seating in bidder seats. Children 12 and younger are free. For more, information visit www.motorsportauctiongroup.com/auction/.

A LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW FOR THE 2020 WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN

NEW VENUES, ENHANCED FAN EXPERIENCES SPICE UP 85TH EDITION OF “THE PEOPLE’S OPEN” THE 2020 WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, AND THERE IS ALREADY PLENTY OF BUZZ AT TPC SCOTTSDALE TO PREPARE FOR THE 85TH EDITION OF “THE PEOPLE’S OPEN.” Construction began on September 16 and will continue for more than four months leading up to the tournament, which will tee it up January 27 – February 2 in Scottsdale. “Each and every year we try to improve upon the previous year, and this year is no different,” said Tournament Chairman Tim Woods. “Everyone is aware of our iconic 16th hole and the various popular hospitality venues throughout the course, but our focus the last couple yourupperwestsider.com

of years has been to enhance the overall experience for our general admission guests, something we are doing again for 2020.” One of those new venues open to the public is the Kiva Club, a multi-level general admission venue located next to Bay Club that offers views of holes 10 and 17 and will provide food and beverage options for purchase. Kiva Club will feature a main viewing deck and a secondlevel platform with tables and seating across the rail, along with a large bar in the middle, making it a prime spot to watch the golf action. “The 17th hole has really grown over the last few years, but the majority of that growth was corporate hospitality,” Woods said. “It’s such a great hole, we wanted to create a venue for the

public to be able to experience it in style and comfort as well.” Another public hospitality venue, while not new, is being expanded for the fourth straight year. The area atop the hill overlooking hole No. 12, No. 6 green and No. 13 tee which started in 2016 as El Rancho will get yet another upgrade for the 2020 tournament. The extremely popular general-admission viewing area now named The Ridge presented by Taylor Morrison will double in size, providing a nearly 36,000-square-feet viewing platform featuring lounge style furniture as well as food and beverage options, along with drink rails on three sides. Another major expansion will be found at the finishing 18th hole. Last year the new E18hteen venue was

introduced and doubled in size; this year that venue will be matched by the new Scorekeeper suites that will sit directly across from E18hteen on the west side of the 18th Fairway and will feature a double-decker, arcum-style structure that will house 60 additional hospitality suites on the 442-yard, par-4 finishing hole. Other changes for 2020 include the addition of four new loge suites near the tee box on the south side of the 16th hole that will include Aces Lounge, an exclusive bar for loge patrons aptly named to honor all of the players who have carded a hole-in-one on the famed 16th hole; five new loge suites at the Cove that will offer views of 17 green and 18 tee box; and newly refurbished Greenskeeper Suites.

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CITY NEWS

MAYOR CATHY CARLAT, PEORIA CITY COUNCIL RECIPIENTS OF 2019 VISIONARY AWARD THE PEORIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCED MAYOR CATHY CARLAT AND THE PEORIA CITY COUNCIL AS THEIR SELECTION FOR 2019’S RECIPIENTS OF THE VISIONARY AWARD. Tammy Caraway, president of the Peoria Education Foundation made the announcement at the city council meeting, November 12.The award will be presented at the annual Visionary Awards dinner in April 2020. The Peoria Education Foundation is made up of community members, business leaders, elected officials and community volunteers with a vested interest in Peoria Unified School District students and staff.

lege scholarships to students who have overcome extraordinary circumstances and grants to teachers for innovative classroom programs. In 2012, the organization changed names to the Peoria Education Foundation, however the mission remains the same - support excellence in the Peoria Unified School District.Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed more than $1,000,000 in scholarships to students and grants to teachers in the Peoria Unified School District.

The Peoria Education Foundation was established in 1987 as the Peoria Educational Enrichment Foundation. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization administers two primary programs: col-

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ROBYN’S NEST RECEIVES PEORIA MAYOR’S BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD MAYOR CATHY CARLAT RECENTLY AWARDED ROBYN’S NEST AS THE MAYOR’S BUSINESS OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2019. When you walk in the doors at Robyn’s Nest, you may find yourself lingering at the entrance your senses captivated. An amazing aroma drifts through the air, a combination of scents unlike any other. Custom-made chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling, inspirational and unique art decorates the walls, while tables are adorned with artisan gifts and novelty items that range from locally sourced candles to leather-bound books waiting to be filled with the next great story. Robyn’s Nest opened in the shopping plaza at the southwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road more than two years ago. Opening this boutique in the community that she calls home had always been the ultimate dream for owner and designer, Robyn Halperin. Today, Halperin’s years of design experience are at work helping her customers create their perfect nest. Robyn’s Nest offers one-of-a-kind, hand-picked

items from all over the world; including unique home furnishing, home décor, wall art and wallpaper, lighting, books, gifts, seasonal holiday décor and beyond. However, if you aren’t able to find what you’re looking for, don’t fret. Halperin shares that residents often bring in photos of the spaces they are looking to decorate, allowing her and her dedicated design team the chance to find the perfect piece. Robyn knows her clientele and hosts events to bring them together in a relaxed atmosphere, such as Ladies Night – Sip and Shop. Supporting local businesses and artisans, she offers a variety of events and programs to showcase their work and bring their unique creations to an appreciative audience. “We’re better together,” Halperin shares, “the people that come here are not customers, they are our neighbors and they are our treasured friends.” Robyn’s Nest is located at 24650 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, #103, Peoria, AZ 85383. For additional information about upcoming events and showcased holiday vendors, visit www. robynsnesthome.com or call 623-572-0740.

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say this every year, and every year it rings more true...this year flew by, and it feels like it went faster than ever! Time stands still for no man or woman. Things that happened in 2019 but feel like they were years ago include: Avengers Endgame (even as I write this I am shaking my head that it was this year!); the Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire; the US women’s soccer team won the World Cup; The Big Bang Theory finale; a man ate his 30,000th Big Mac (did you miss this one?); the Diamondbacks won the World Series (ok, that one was years and years ago, but I thought I’d slip it in to see if you are paying attention, and I love the D-backs!); and Grumpy Cat passed away (I loved grumpy cat). What a fast year it was! I don’t know how your year was personally (I hope it was great), but if you owned a home in 85383 this past year, you did well. If you have owned a home in 85383 for the past five years, then you have done incredibly well! As we end this decade, I thought I would share some numbers to be thankful for in the Upper West Side:

• The average home sale in 2015 was $344,653. This past year it was up to $426,540. Almost $82,000 in added equity. • The number of homes sold in 2015 was 1,296. This past year it was up to 1,864. Demand has increased each year. • The average days it took for a home to go under contract in 2015 was 95 days. This past year it was down to 77 days!

• The inventory (homes actively for sale) on December 1, 2015, was 442 homes. As of December 1, 2019, we had 375 homes. As we enter this new decade, the forecast is that prices will continue heading up because more people are moving to the area, they have fewer homes to choose from, and the interest rates have remained very low. An interesting fact from Michael Orr that “Despite the euphoria of 20052007 and the nightmare of 20082011, on average homes are selling 81.6% higher today than they were in the year 2000. That’s an average ap-

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preciation rate of 4.3% per year over the course of 19 years.” That means with all the crazy price increases in 2004, 2005, and 2006, and then all of the insane price drops between 2008 and 2010, we are right where we would be if we had experienced a 4.3% (a very reasonable range) increase year over year since 2000 - just as if it had never happened! So, I hope no matter when you bought that you are encouraged that you own a home in a wonderful area, in a beautiful state where people are moving.

I hope you have an incredible 2020 and may all of our home values continue to go up!

Frank May grew up in the valley, graduating from Northwest Christian School and NAU. He is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty and has been helping both buyers and sellers for 18 years

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BUILDING PEACE OF MIND: LUNA AZUL OPENS IN NORTH PHOENIX

hase One of Luna Azul Community opened in October of last year, but this beautiful utopian pocket neighborhood is one man’s dream 10 years in the making. Mark Roth, founder and project developer of Luna Azul, and his wife initially began dreaming of a future home for their daughter, who has a rare disability.

Roth, a practicing attorney with a successful 30-plus year career switched gears and began focusing on how his daughter’s future would look once she left the comfort and safety of her home when she became an adult. “We looked at the choices that existed and realized that there really weren’t any that provided what we wanted for our daughter. From the planning, security, construction, technology… it just didn’t exist.” So, Roth decided to create it. “We started with the idea of what it would look like if we could build anything for her,” he says. Roth says that he chose the location because it was central to all areas around the valley, as well as in proximity to many of the vocational services, volunteer opportunities, social activities and entertainment that are so important to this community. “We wanted to offer easy access for families to be able to come and visit anytime. We didn’t want to be too far out in any one area of the valley,” says Roth. “We wanted it to be close to the freeway and close to the services our residents need. It all came together for us there — it seemed ideal to us.” Luna Azul is what is being called a ‘pocket neighborhood.’ Roth, who grew up in Phoenix then moved to Seattle, found this type of community in the Pacific Northwest. These communities, designed by famed architect Ross Chapin, are defined by their cottage-size homes, large front porch/ patios and homes that are built around a central area — such as a common green space — and that face one another. “This type of neighborhood is built to encourage a sense of responsibility for the community’s shared yourupperwestsider.com

spaces and to encourage socialization among residents.”

Another important element of this 30home pocket neighborhood is that it allows residents to live independently, with a family member or caregiver and to be in charge of their own caring services. “With most grouphousing scenarios, the care is bundled. However, we were very deliberate about not offering caregivers on staff,” says Roth. “We didn’t want our residents to feel married to their caregivers or ever feel the need or desire to move if they weren’t happy with the services. Each resident and their families are in charge of bringing in the services they want or need. This was very important to us and we’re not aware of another solution like this in the country.” That said, Luna Azul provides a number of amenities that provide peace of mind for residents and their families alike, including gated entry into the community, as well as prewiring in each home to provide for the most up-to-date technologies including smart door locks, outlets, alarms, sensors, light and noise control, internet-based controls that can be managed remotely and more. This is another way that allows family members to be involved as much as they want or need to be. “We are exploring how we can add more technology to ensure the families are involved,” he adds. In addition to allowing families and caregivers access, they are always welcome to the community as part of the welcoming environment that Roth intends to create at Luna Azul. “We wanted to create a neighborhood where people with disabilities is the norm, but we also don’t want to isolate them,” says Roth. “The primary force was to create an environment where our daughter could develop friendships and have a social life. I want her to be included in activities and life in a place where people know her, where people are looking out for one another and where disability is expected.”

With that in mind, the 2,500-square foot community clubhouse serves as a hub of the neighborhood with regular activities and even events where the surrounding neighborhoods are invited to join.

“We want the surrounding neighborhoods to be included and families to feel welcome. We were very careful not to build an institution. We’ve built a first-class resort-style community, designed specifically for people with disabilities,” says Roth. “With residents now living there, we’re seeing the Luna Azul concept work, even to the point where some residents are flourishing beyond their parents’ expectations and their need for in-home care is less than was originally planned, confirming all my expectations of how impactful friendship and inclusiveness is on our lives.” The 4.5-acre development has its own Community Association, which provides heightened attention through 24/7 on-site monitoring by a team of Community Coordinators who also organize a full calendar of social activities for residents and their guests — and encourage residents to come and join the fun. “We literally have people knocking on the door and encouraging people to participate. Our staff is intended to help the community and be highly engaged with the residents. They can also be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week if the electricity goes out or if say my daughter calls me and says someone is in the backyard, there is someone on staff who can go over and check it out.”

The 1,100- to 2,000-square-foot, twoand three-bedroom homes at Luna Azul range from the low $400s to the high $500s and have incorporated a wide range of features that can be customized to address and accommodate the varying needs of individuals with intellectual, developmental and acquired disabilities. These features include highly durable flooring and finishes chosen for longevity and ease of care; low-maintenance bath and kitchen counters without grout lines for ease of cleaning; wide doorways and hallways for accessibility; large private front porches surrounding lush courtyards that encourage social engagement among the residents; in-home spaces that help minimize sensory overload and mitigate social challenges as well as CAT6 pre-wiring for an extensive range of Smart Technology safety, energy and control options. Construction of the second phase of 16 new homes is expected to begin in early 2020, with completion of the full development slated for fall 2020. When asked if Roth anticipates building more neighborhoods like Luna Azul around the valley or the state, he says, “It’s a huge undertaking and currently all my attention is focused on this neighborhood.” But he adds, “I would love to. It would do my heart a lot of good to just do this.” For more about Luna Azul, visit www. lunaphx.com.

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COVER STORY

4 Alarm Charity Golf Tournament PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HITS A HOLE IN ONE FOR CITY’S FIRST RESPONDERS

n Friday, January 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Peoria Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 4 Alarm Charity Golf Tournament in support of the city’s first responders at the Rees Jones-designed Quintero Golf Club. Located at 16752 West State Route 74 in Peoria, Quintero has been named among the “Best Public Courses” by both Golf Digest and GolfWeekly magazines. Scot Andrews, President and CEO of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce gives a little background about the history of this event, saying, “Over the last few years, the Peoria Chamber has focused on a golf tournament primarily as the largest fundraiser for the Peoria Chamber alone. The event was not viewed by our members as a quality event. This year, the vision our new leadership was to create a one-of-kind event and at the same time, help and support our great City of Peoria and its business community. We in Peoria are fortunate by having the marque public golf course, Quintero Golf Club, in our own backyard.” Quintero is the #1 public golf course in Arizona as well as among the top 100 in the country. “We wanted to create a first class experience this year and with the expansive practice area, we are able to offer an extensive activity center for pre-tournament fun and competition,” says Andrews. “Quintero resides in the shadow of Lake Pleasant, tucked back into the rolling hills of northern Peoria. Beautiful 14 • January 2020 • UPPER WESTSIDER

By Molly Cerreta Smith vistas and a challenging golf layout make this a must-play for all those who love the game of golf.” Upon learning of the many needs within the Peoria Fire and Police Department, they wanted to share the proceeds with this group and execute a firstclass Chamber event. This is the first year that the Peoria Chamber of Commerce is doing the “First Responder Cup” competition within the overall golf scramble. “We are close to sold out. We are excited to see how the event will grow in the coming years,” says Andrews. “Plus, this is a great chance for our business community to meet and participate in a great networking event with our Police and Fire responders. First Responders who win get to keep the acclaimed trophy for a year!” A few months ago, the CEO and the City of Peoria conducted a benchmarking session with the City and Chamber officials from Olathe, Missouri. During these idea exchanges, Andrews was touched by the City of Peoria and Police presentations relative to the effects of traumatic service experiences both these departments endure every day serving our great city and the types for support provided to help First Responders cope and manage the impact of these day to day experiences. This was the impedance to want to support their tireless work. The tournament is marketed to the Chamber’s membership, non-member valley businesses and our city and state officials. The Chamber reached out to

the community of first responders all over the valley and many of the members have sponsored first responders to play in the tournament. Andrews adds, “We have strong support from our city leaders and this year, Mayor Cathy Carlat and Councilmembers Michael Finn and Bill Patena will be participating along with the leadership from Peoria PD and Fire.” New this year is the addition of a very interactive element to the tournament — creating an activity center before the scramble featuring many fun “experiences” for golfers including the Tin Cup Longest Drive with a 7 Iron, The Phil Mickelson Wall Flop, Glass Pane Break, Putting Contest, and more. Andrews adds, “Quintero’s state of the art technology will allow us to quickly tabulate winners and we will also have live music provided by Cold Soup and presentations by Peoria Police Chief Art Miller and Police Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz and remarks from myself and other city officials.” Registration and breakfast takes place from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., followed by Activity Center and Competitions. The Shotgun Start is at 10:00 a.m., and the tournament runs until 3:00 p.m. after which the awards afterparty beings. While at press time, the tournament was close to sold out, there were still few open spots as well as opportunities for sponsorship. For more information, visit www.peoriachamber.com yourupperwestsider.com

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PEORIA FIRE-MEDICAL DEPARTMENT HOSTS ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

he Peoria Fire-Medical Department held its annual awards banquet on Friday,

November 22, 2019 at the Rio Vista Recreation Center. Our December issue was already to the printer the day of this event, but we thought it important to still share (albeit later than we’d like) and celebrate the heroic first responders in our community. The awards banquet included dinner and speeches from Peoria City Manager Jeff Tyne, and Peoria Fire Chief Bobby Ruiz. Included in the awards presented, were the two most prestigious awards the department gives: Firefighter of the Year and the Johnny Valentine Award.

Each year the Johnny Valentine Award is given to the sworn member who best epitomizes the Peoria Fire-Medical Department’s core values; team, trust, professionalism and efficiency. Johnny Valentine was a Peoria firefighter who served the citizens of Peoria until his un-timely death from brain cancer in 1996. The 2019 recipient of the Johnny Valentine Award was Firefighter Greg Bury, who was nominated by Battalion Chief Tony Neely and Captain Danny Comella. In his nomination address Captain Comella noted, “Greg emulates the same qualities as Johnny, his work ethic with our new people is nonstop. You would be hard pressed to find a guy that works as hard as Greg.” The 2019 Firefighter of the Year award was given to Firefighter Michael Parks for his heroic actions at a mobile home fire. At that fire,

crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire conditions and near zero visibility from the smoke. While performing a search and rescue in the mobile home, Firefighter Parks found an unconscious victim, who he successfully removed from the structure. Retired Battalion Chief Steve Kelley was the incident commander at that fire and nominated Parks for the award. “His actions that day saved this woman’s life,” Kelley said of Parks. In addition to the Johnny Valentine Award, and Firefighter of the Year Award, approximately 60 other firefighters and civilian staff were honored for their contributions over the past year. Included in the awards were; Letters of Recognition, Civilian of the Year, EMS Provider of the Year, Meritorious Service Awards, Fire Chief Awards, Unit Citations, Medals of Honor, and Medals of Valor.

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t’s hockey season! With the regular season being in full swing from October through April, and post-season lasting until early June, going to a hockey game is a great way to get your kids out of the house and have a fun sports experience for the whole family. We love going to see the Arizona Coyotes whenever we get the chance, but we’ve learned a few lessons about taking kids to hockey games along the way. Here are some tips to help you and your kids appreciate the noise, excitement, and frozen fun of attending a professional hockey game.

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

TICKETS Like all professional sporting events, there is a range of pricing for tickets to hockey matches. Prices will fluctuate based on demand for each game, seat location, and time purchased, so take time to plan ahead to maximize your enjoyment of the event. Scope out your options and buy tickets for seats in a location that works best for your family. Upper level or club level seating can be a bit quieter and is less expensive, while sitting closer to the ice lets you see more action. DRESS APPROPRIATELY Hockey games are cold. Really cold. Here in the desert, it’s important to remember that you need to bring sweaters or jackets with you to the game, or you and your kids will get uncomfortable very quickly. Wear long pants, leave the flip flops at home, and dress for very low temperatures. PARKING Plan ahead to know where to park and the directions for getting into the parking lot and then the hockey rink. Take time to know where you are allowed to park and, if possible, purchase passes in advance to make getting to and from the arena easier for everyone. FOOD Anticipate mealtimes and plan food purchases and locations before you go. There are food options in the arena, but when you attend a Coyotes game, Westgate also has tons of great options for places to eat. Plan mealtimes and venues to make sure your kids stay on schedule and avoid the crankiness.

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SAFETY Plan your safety and exit strategies. Discuss where to meet if someone gets lost, know where your seats are, know how to keep track of your children, and agree on deciding when to bail on watching the match. PARTICIPATE IN THE KIDS CLUB Howler’s Kids Club is open to kids 14 and under, and is a great way to help your kids get excited about hockey and attending a game. Kids Club memberships range from free to special exclusive pricing, and some of the benefits include discounted tickets to certain games, special IDs and wristbands, autograph events, and participation in the Kids Post Game Slapshot. BE PREPARED FOR NOISE AND HOOPLA Remember that a hockey game and the crowd attending it will be very loud and at times can become really rowdy. Most hockey fans are pretty well behaved, but if you are concerned about rowdy behavior be sure to check out the stadium layout in advance to find places to take your kid to get out of the crowd. Many parents also bring headphones and a mobile device with movies, music or games to help smaller children avoid the noise. My advice is that you know your kid best. Think about how they will react to big, noisy crowds and the loud sounds of hockey players crashing into the glass. Some kids absolutely love hockey, but others not so much. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy cheering for your team. Hockey is a game, and games are all about having fun. Going to a hockey game should be an adventure with your kids and a great memory for your whole family. Be sure to check out LadybugsBlog.com for more tips on finding fun adventures and activities with your kids everywhere in Arizona!

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PEORIA UNIFIED GOVERNING BOARD SELECTS NEW SUPERINTENDENT

he Governing Board recently voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Reynolds to serve as the Peoria Unified School District’s next superintendent. Pending the result of successful contract negotiations, the Board is expected to officially approve him as superintendent at an upcoming meeting effective July 1, 2020. Appointing a superintendent is one of the primary jobs of a Governing Board. The Peoria Unified Board worked diligently on this process for months and considered feedback from all stakeholders.

Superintendent of Leadership and Secondary Instruction within the Paradise Valley Unified School District from 2015-2019. Dr. Reynolds started his career in the Paradise Valley Unified School District in 1997, where he has also held positions of Director of Curriculum and Instruction, principal, assistant principal, and teacher. Dr. Reynolds is the President of the Arizona School Administrators Association, Educational Services Division. He has his Bachelor of Arts degree from Central College, Master of Education and Ed.D. both from Northern Arizona University.

“On behalf of the Governing Board, we are so grateful for the level of interest from all the candidates who applied. The engagement from staff, parents and guardians, students and the community in supporting this important decision was incredible,” said Governing Board President, Mrs. Monica Ceja Martinez. “Dr. Reynolds has the integrity, vision and values to lead our district into the future. We look forward to welcoming Dr. Reynolds as he transitions to his new role.”

As you know, Superintendent Linda Palles-Thompson will retire at the end of this school year after more than 30 years in Peoria Unified and will be so greatly missed.

elementary schools and eight high schools that excel in academics, arts, athletics and Career and Technical Education programs. The Strategic Plan outlines a laser focus on four key areas: Student Success, Safety and Well-Being, Stewardship of Community Resources and Community Connection. Above all, Peoria Unified is committed to transparency, parent involvement and ensuring that “Every Student, Every Day is Prepared to Shape Tomorrow.”

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ust a short drive north and west of Phoenix, you’ll find the oldest Arizona town north of Tucson, and the Dude Ranch capital of the state. Wickenburg is a thriving small town full of Old West, Arizona Territory traditions. Whether you are planning a horseback riding vacation, on your way to Las Vegas, headed for Havasu, or just looking for a quick day trip out of town, Wickenburg is a quaint, local slice of western charm that you simply must stop to visit. Here are some of our favorite spots to see when we visit the birthplace of the Bola Tie (the official neck wear of the State of Arizona).

HASSAYAMPA RIVER PRESERVE The Hassayampa River Preserve stretches for five miles along the Hassayampa River, along highway 60 as you head into Wickenburg from Phoenix. Originally established by the Nature Conservancy to protect more than 290 species of birds on 70,000 acres of riparian forestland, the preserve is now managed by the Maricopa County Park System. The preserve provides self-guided trails along the lush river bottoms and floodplain, and through cottonwood-willow forests and dense mesquite bosques, where you can view a wide variety of wildlife species, including the endangered Southwestern Will Flycatcher, the rare Arizona Red-Shouldered Hawk, and the largest concentration 18 • January 2020 • UPPER WESTSIDER

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier of migrating turkey vultures in the state. If you love bird and wildlife watching, the Hassayampa River Preserve offers some of the best views in Arizona. DESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN MUSEUM Known as “Arizona’s Most Western Museum,” the Desert Caballeros Western Museum is a state of the art museum open to visitors year round. The museum displays a collection of more than 400 works of art about the American West by artists such as Frederick Remington, Charles Russell, and Joe Beeler. It also showcases historical exhibits depicting turn-of-thecentury Wickenburg, and has special features for kids, like the “Out on the Ranch” exhibit. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum is definitely worth visiting. FRONTIER STREET AND HISTORIC WALKING TOUR The town of Wickenburg is full of Western history. To celebrate this, their Chamber of Commerce developed a self-guided tour of historic buildings, plus about two dozen bronze sculptures and works of art placed throughout the downtown, to showcase the town’s roots. One of the most famous highlights is the Jail Tree, one of Arizona’s Centennial Witness Trees, which acted as a “jail” for shackling prisoners and

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Martin Scorsese has never been better than here. The Irishman delivers all the great traits of traditional mob films, while still managing to bring something new to the table. It delves deep into how crime can kill our family relationships, and the fear of growing old, death and simply being alone. De Niro, Pacino and Pesci are extraordinary, the latter delivering probably his most human performance ever. Scorsese still showcases his “larger than life” style, but with a new vision leaning towards a dour look in production design and cinematography. By the end, you may not like these characters, but you do feel sorry for them.

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PIZZA THROWDOWN WHEN: January 11, 5-9 p.m. WHERE: Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. in Peoria WHAT: Enjoy the 1st PIZZA throwdown food truck event in the West Valley featuring, free entry free parking, a full bar with beer, wine and mixed drinks, fun, fun activities for the kids. Attendees can vote for their favorite pizza dish at the info booth. FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT BEACH PARTY WHEN: January 11, 4-8 p.m. WHERE: Beach House Volleyball, 16681 N. 84th Ave., #130 in Peoria WHAT: Bring the whole family for games, fitness and volleyball on an indoor, sandy beach! Enjoy boutique shopping, wellness vendors, food and fun. Tickets are $5 and include entry in a raffle drawing for fantastic prizes. Free for kids under 12 months. Register on www.eventbrite.com, search “Family Fitness Night Beach Party.”

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FRONT PORCH PICKINS’ AT PEORIA’S SECOND SATURDAY WHEN: January 11, 4:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Peoria, W. Washington St. in Peoria WHAT: Visit Downtown Peoria and shop Front Porch Pickins, a feature of this hip, artsy event occurring the Second Saturday of every month through May 2020. Explore blocks filled with live, quality musical performances, art showcased in a variety of mediums, one of a kind, one-night-only pop up restaurants, custom photo stops, a curated lineup of specialty vendors, and more! This is a free admission event (*pop-up restaurant seats are sold in advance/ ticketed). Find more information at www.frontporchpickins.com BUSINESS PROS CONNECT WHEN: January 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Lakeside Bar and Grill, 9980 W. Happy Valley Pkwy., #1101 in Peoria WHAT: Please join fellow Upper West Side entrepreneurs for our monthly networking meeting. We are here to build relationships and exchange referrals. This is a FREE non-industry exclusive event and we would love to hear about you and your business! Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Brought to you by The Upper Westsider. MOZZARELLA AND BURRATA CHEESE MAKING CLASS BY MAKING THE CHEESE WHEN: January 16, 6-8 p.m. WHERE: Winery 101 Peoria, 9299 W. Olive Ave., #101 in Peoria WHAT: In this class, you will learn an easy and delicious 30 minute mozzarella recipe. You will also learn what milk type works best for this recipe and why. We will be introducing the enzyme rennet, which is used in cheese making to aid in the protein separation of the milk. During your experience in this class, you will learn simple techniques in cheese making that you will always use. We will also be discussing the best wine & beer pairings that go with these cheeses. $37. Register on www.eventbrite.com, search “Mozzarella & Burrata.”

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30TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF FINE ART WHEN: Daily, January 18 – March 29, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. WHERE: 18400 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale WHAT: Arizona’s longest-running art show, the Celebration of Fine Art, will return to Scottsdale on Saturday, January 18 for its 30th year with 100 acclaimed and emerging artists from throughout the country. Throughout the 10 weeks, guests can also catch artist demonstrations of their process, attend an Art Discovery Series, which is held each Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., walk the outdoor sculpture garden, which features nearly 100 pieces of life-sized and monumental sculpture, and enjoy lunch or wine in the cafe. In the outdoor sculpture garden, guests can also see woodturning, welding, kiln firings, and bronze pouring demonstrations weekly.

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