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ARIZONA IN REVIEW: 2019, A YEAR TO REMEMBER
By Governor Doug Ducey INVESTING IN STUDENTS AND
2019 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR added $660 million new dollars to K-12 ARIZONA. From breaking through public schools, bringing the total new 300,000 new jobs added since 2015, to dollars added to public education since earning the state’s highest-ever credit 2015 to $4.5 billion. rating; coming together to sign historic water legislation; recognizing 60 years GROWING CAREER AND of partnership with Sonora, Mexico; TECHNICAL EDUCATION: Goverblazing the trail as the first state in the nor Ducey’s FY 2020 budget invested nation to provide universal recognition $10 million to expand Career and Techof out-of-state occupational licenses; nical Education (CTE) offerings across passing historic tax reform that benefits Arizona. Through a grant program, high middle class families; boosting Arizo- schools with CTE programs will rena’s Rainy Day Fund to $1 billion while ceive up to $1,000 for each student who investing in teachers, students, infra- graduates with a certification in specific structure, public safety and more. industries. The budget also invested $20 KEY HIGHLIGHTS College’s Aviation Technology Program SECURING ARIZONA’S and $5.8 million to expand MaricoWATER FUTURE: Governor Ducey pa Community College’s healthcare in January signed legislation ratifying offerings. Arizona’s Drought Contingency Plan TEACHERS: The FY 2020 budget million to expand Pima Community (DCP), allowing Arizona to sign onto JOBS ON THE RISE: Arizona this an inter-state water agreement that year surpassed 300,000 new prioutlines ways the state will contribute vate-sector jobs added since 2015, with to conserving more water from the Col- companies such as Infosys, Offerpad, orado River. Arizona joined six other Raytheon, Microsoft, Benchmark Elecstates and Mexico in the signing. In tronics, Lucid Motors and more making April, President Trump signed legis- major jobs announcements this year. lation formalizing the DCP, Arizona’s included State most significant water reforms in four EXPANDING I-17, INVESTING IN Troopers, personnel decades. INFRASTRUCTURE: Governor at the Department of CorDucey announced that investments rections, the Department of Juvenile A FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE, topping $300 million will widen I-17 to Corrections and the Arizona State HosBALANCED BUDGET: Arizona’s three lanes along 15 miles between An- pital and caseworkers at the Department principals and other school personnel balanced budget added $542 million to them and Black Canyon City and build of Child Safety. who work with students in grades 6 Arizona’s Rainy Day Fund, bringing it an 8-mile system of flex lanes on the through 12. to a record $1 billion and helping better grade between Black Canyon City and SAFER SCHOOLS: Governor protect Arizona’s investments during Sunset Point. The project is set to begin Ducey’s executive budget included the NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR the next economic downturn. by spring 2021, with completion of all first-ever dedicated funding for school CYBERSECURITY: Recognizing improvements expected by 2023. counselors. With $20 million added to Arizona’s bipartisan leadership in PASSING REVENUE-NEUTRAL Arizona’s school safety grant program, cybersecurity, the National Governors TAX REFORM: Arizona’s Fiscal Year INVESTING IN HEALTHY in total, 383 school resource officers, Association (NGA) selected Arizona (FY) 2020 budget built on the tax relief FAMILIES: Arizona kicked off the counselors and social workers were along with five other states to particpassed as part of President Trump’s Tax year with a plan to invest $56 million funded through the program, with more ipate in the NGA’s policy academy Cuts and Jobs Act to make Arizona’s to expand Arizona’s childcare subsidy on the way. on election cybersecurity operations. code simpler, flatter and more fair. The programs, increasing access to child- Through the program, Arizona receives revenue neutral tax reforms—the most care for low-income working families EXPANDING SUICIDE technical assistance from NGA staff to significant of the past 30 years—prior- and foster parents. AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS: develop, implement and scale training itized middle and low-income earners, Governor Ducey in September signed and best practices throughout the state increasing Arizona’s standard deduc- SUPPORTING THOSE WHO the Mitch Warnock Act, expanding to improve coordination between elections to $12,000 for individual filers KEEP ARIZONA SAFE: This year, suicide prevention and awareness tion officials and reduce cyber-related and $24,000 for married filers. For the Arizona added $74 million dollars to training throughout Arizona schools. risks ahead of the 2020 election. first time in Arizona, the state standard provide raises for over 14,400 public The bill requires school districts and deduction matches the federal standard safety personnel employed by the state, charter schools to provide training in All in all, 2019 was a year to rememdeduction, representing a significant totaling roughly 40 percent of the state suicide awareness and prevention to ber – and we are looking forward to an simplification of the tax code. workforce. Those receiving pay raises school guidance counselors, teachers, equally successful 2020.
CITY NEWS DEVOUR CULINARY EVENT COMES TO PEORIA
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. 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.
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 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 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT • 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
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
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 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. 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. 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
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BARRETT JACKSON RETURNS FOR 49TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE AUCTION ESTABLISHED IN 1971 BARRETT- the collector car hobby has grown, our will be a 2016 McLaren 650S Sprint Custom Convertible, leads the lineup of JACKSON, THE WORLD’S GREAT- team has worked diligently to become Race Car, a full-spec McLaren factory- professionally built Resto-Mods. EST COLLECTOR CAR AUCTIONS, the most trusted auction house to care built race car powered by a 3.8-liter WHICH HAS BECOME THE LEADER for and sell prized collections, like Scott V8 engine with a 7-speed automatic The event is also set to support the IN COLLECTOR CAR AND AU- Thomas’. His collection reflects the de- transmission. “RAD-era” with a selection of “totally TOMOTIVE LIFESTYLE EVENTS, mand for early-production and limited- rad” low-mileage and limited-producRETURNS TO THE PHOENIX AREA production supercars, like the rare 2019 The auction will also showcase a col- tion 1980s to 1990s vehicles, which has FOR THE 2020 SCOTTSDALE AUC- McLaren Senna and the 2005 Ford GT lection of professionally built Resto- become a growing segment among car TION, TAKING PLACE JANUARY VIN 003. Both are sure to be highlights Mods like a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette collectors. “Barrett-Jackson’s dockets 11-19 AT WESTWORLD OF SCOTT- of our 2020 Scottsdale Auction.” Custom Convertible and a 1967 Ford continue to adapt with evolving colSDALE. This auction is set to be one of Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition. lector car trends,” said Steve Davis, the most spectacular yet, with a wide The Scott Thomas Collection boasts president of Barrett-Jackson. “Our Gen range of car collections to showcase. three race-inspired vehicles from Brit- “Resto-Mods have become the ultimate X and millennial buyers made up 44 ish car manufacture McLaren. Leading expression of creativity, design, engi- percent of all our 1980s and 1990s veFor example, the auction is set to offer the lineup is a 2019 McLaren Senna, neering and performance within the col- hicle auction sales in 2019. The demand limited and early production supercars which is one of only 500 manufac- lector car hobby,” said Jackson. “We’re for these cars will continue to grow, and from the Scott Thomas Collection tured and 120 units imported to the proud to have shined the spotlight on we’re excited to lead this trend with this year. The eight-vehicle collection United States. It was designed as a this unique segment of collector cars some of the finest, low-mileage examincludes a 2019 McLaren Senna and a track-focused, street-legal hypercar over a decade ago. Today, these profes- ples from this era.” 2005 Ford GT VIN 003. and is powered by a mid-mounted V8 sionally built Resto-Mods represent engine that delivers 789 horsepower. A half of our top 50 sales across all our Regardless of the style, make, model or “Some of the most exciting collec- 2015 McLaren 650S Le Mans Edition auctions in 2019. We couldn’t be more year, there is certain to be a wide range tions in the world have crossed the is one of 50 produced worldwide with thrilled to continue fueling that demand of all of these at this year’s Barrett-JackBarrett-Jackson block over the past five the iconic F1 GTR cues commemorat- with some of the very best examples in son , in addition to all the other events decades,” said Craig Jackson chair- ing the 20th anniversary of McLaren’s Scottsdale.” A trio of classic Corvettes, and fanfare surrounding the auction man and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “As 1995 Le Mans win.Also in attendance including a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 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 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.
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 of years has been to enhance the public to be able to experience it in introduced and doubled in size; this PHOENIX OPEN IS JUST overall experience for our general style and comfort as well.” year that venue will be matched by AROUND THE CORNER, AND admission guests, something we are the new Scorekeeper suites that will THERE IS ALREADY PLENTY doing again for 2020.” Another public hospitality venue, sit directly across from E18hteen on OF BUZZ AT TPC SCOTTSDALE while not new, is being expanded for the west side of the 18th Fairway TO PREPARE FOR THE 85TH One of those new venues open the fourth straight year. The area atop and will feature a double-decker, EDITION OF “THE PEOPLE’S to the public is the Kiva Club, a the hill overlooking hole No. 12, No. 6 arcum-style structure that will house OPEN.” Construction began on multi-level general admission venue green and No. 13 tee which started in 60 additional hospitality suites on the September 16 and will continue for located next to Bay Club that offers 2016 as El Rancho will get yet another 442-yard, par-4 finishing hole. more than four months leading up views of holes 10 and 17 and will upgrade for the 2020 tournament. The to the tournament, which will tee provide food and beverage options extremely popular general-admission Other changes for 2020 include the it up January 27 – February 2 in for purchase. Kiva Club will feature viewing area now named The Ridge addition of four new loge suites Scottsdale. a main viewing deck and a second- presented by Taylor Morrison will near the tee box on the south side level platform with tables and seating double in size, providing a nearly of the 16th hole that will include “Each and every year we try to across the rail, along with a large bar 36,000-square-feet viewing platform Aces Lounge, an exclusive bar for improve upon the previous year, in the middle, making it a prime spot featuring lounge style furniture as well loge patrons aptly named to honor and this year is no different,” said to watch the golf action. “The 17th as food and beverage options, along all of the players who have carded a Tournament Chairman Tim Woods. hole has really grown over the last with drink rails on three sides. hole-in-one on the famed 16th hole; “Everyone is aware of our iconic few years, but the majority of that five new loge suites at the Cove that 16th hole and the various popular growth was corporate hospitality,” Another major expansion will be will offer views of 17 green and hospitality venues throughout the Woods said. “It’s such a great hole, found at the finishing 18th hole. Last 18 tee box; and newly refurbished course, but our focus the last couple we wanted to create a venue for the year the new E18hteen venue was Greenskeeper Suites.
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. The Peoria Education Foundation was established in 1987 as the Peoria Educational Enrichment Foundation. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization administers two primary programs: college 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
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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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