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Hero nurse honored for saving boy’s life at local pool
By Amy Schrader
A McDowell Mountain Ranch resident is being called a hero after what started as a fun day at the pool nearly turned tragic.
Amanda Mower, a NICU nurse at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medial Center, received a “Life-Savers” award from the Scottsdale Fire Department for helping save a boy pulled from the McDowell Mountain Ranch community pool on June 1.
“Anyone in the profession would have done the same exact thing,” said Mower during the June 26 ceremony.
Mower was taking in some sunshine at her community pool, where Scottsdale resident Shelby Parker also was enjoying the afternoon with
McCormick Ranch has a plan to help the neighborhood age gracefully
By Becky Bracken
McCormick Ranch, the classic, stately master-planned community, is approaching the big five-o. At 47 years young, many homes and other construction are beginning to show signs of age. And as new homeowners move into the hot real estate market and established longtime residents consider how to update, the property association is faced with a flurry of activity and the challenge of how to help its residents modernize their homes while maintaining the classic ranch aesthetic the area is known, and loved, for. Currently, McCormick Ranch is the largest master-planned community in Arizona,
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Amanda Mower receives the “LifeSavers” award from the Scottsdale Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Fire Dept) Hero...continued on page 6 Ranch...continued on page 7
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Demolition to commence on Scottsdale Airport terminal
By Becky Bracken
It was the last time since its construction in 1969 that anyone from the public would be in the Scottsdale Airport terminal building. Soon the power would be cut for demolition to begin to make way for a $27 million renovation project.
“ is project is clear for departure,” Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane declared at the ceremonial groundbreaking held July 12 at the terminal, which instead of shovels, featured a “wall breaking” by sledgehammer-wielding City Council members and aviation director Gary P. Mascaro.
e design for the new terminal and adjacent office space will take advantage of the area’s sweeping views and feature a underbird II Veterans Memorial shade plaza, which will include a suspended Stearman PT-17 pre-World War II biplane like those used to train at the airport when it was first built 75 years ago.
e new terminal also will feature a new restaurant and meeting rooms, operated by the owner behind longtime Scottsdale Airport staple Zulu Café but re-branded to Volanti to go along the new airport’s image. Volanti will be located on the second floor of the terminal building with a patio that extends over the airfield
with additional scenery provided courtesy of the McDowell Mountains.
“Scottsdale Airport’s property is too valuable not to utilize it efficiently and wisely,” Mascaro said. “ is airport is important to every aspect of the Scottsdale experience.”
Officials, including Lane and Mascaro, said they hoped the airport upgrades will make it a destination for more than just travel.
According to the city, demolition will continue through the summer. e new executive hangars are expected to be completed in spring 2018 and the business center that summer. All businesses will remain open during the construction, according to the city. e cost of the remodel will be financed through city-issued bonds, according to the city, which are expected to be repaid through a combination of lease agreements and business permit fees. e city added that the airport generated $536 million in economic benefits for the area during the 2014-2015 fiscal year, and that during 2016 alone, the airport handled 164,000 landings and departures.
For more information, visit scottsdaleairport.com or call 480-312-8482.
From left: Vice Mayor Suzanne Klapp, Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield, Councilman Guy Phillips, Mayor Jim Lane and aviation director Gary P. Mascaro. (Special to Nearby News)
her two children and a group of friends.
“I took my eyes off of my son for 30 seconds and he was gone,” said Parker, referring to 4-year-old Ryan. “I was watching him splash in the baby pool while I was chatting with friends and thought I saw him from the corner of my eye, but when I looked over, his friends were playing with his toy boat and he was gone.”
Ryan had a Coast Guard-approved life vest on, Parker said, but had taken it off while playing in the baby pool.
Parker immediately made a beeline to the adult pool, where she found him floating, upside down, in the water.
“It was the most horrifying thing I’ve seen in my entire life,” she said. e boy’s mother immediately plunged into the pool and pulled her son from the water. He was limp and unresponsive.
“I’ve taken CPR classes, but I froze,” said Parker.
In a fortunate turn of fate, Amanda Mower was already over her shoulder ready to take action.
“She just said, ‘I’m a nurse. I’ve got this,’ and started doing chest compressions,” Parker said. “She was like an angel that just appeared.”
While Mower worked on chest compressions, Parker gave her son mouth-to-
mouth, which in combination with the chest compressions, led to Ryan spitting up water and regaining consciousness moments before an ambulance, police and firefighters arrived.
“It wasn’t a relief yet because he was so weak,” Parker said. “He was barely breathing, and the sound he took with each breath was horrific. I was worried about secondary drowning and brain damage.”
While her son was being taken care of, firefighters and police attended to Parker.
“ ey had so much compassion and were so nice to me,” she said. “It is something I will never forget.”
At HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, tests confirmed Ryan had been in the water for less than a minute. He was kept overnight for observation but made a full recovery.
On June 26, Mower returned to the scene of the rescue, where she was honored by the Scottsdale Fire Department and AMR-Life Line for the quick and calm response that helped save a young boy’s life.
“Today, we are here to celebrate something that happened that could have been very tragic but turned out to be an opportunity for us to thank someone for their quick actions,” said Assistant Fire Chief Eric Valliere.
Now that Ryan is home and has started
taking swim lessons, Parker reflects on how much happened in just one minute and how grateful she is for Mower and Scottsdale’s first responders.
“I will always be thankful for Amanda Mower and the first responders who helped my son,” Parker said. “ ere are some amazing people behind the badge in our community.”
Ryan offered his own perspective regarding what happened that day.
“I thought I was wearing my floaties, but I wasn’t,” he said.
e Scottsdale Fire Department recommends adult supervision, barriers around pools, Coast Guard-approved life vests and swimming lessons as layers of protection against drowning.
“Swimming lessons are an important layer of protection,” said Lori Schmidt,
public information officer for the Scottsdale Fire Department. “ is does not mean that anyone is drown-proof, however.”
When all else fails, knowing how to administer mouth-to-mouth and CPR can make a difference between life and death.
“It’s 30 compressions, two breaths over and over until you get a response,” Schmidt said. “We have to keep the brain alive.”
e Scottsdale Fire Department offers full CPR/first aid classes. Visit scottsdaleaz.gov to sign up.
Ryan Parker recovers from a near-drowning incident that occurred at the McDowell Mountain Ranch Community pool. (Photo courtesy of Shelby Parker)
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according to Jamie Uhrich, the executive director of the McCormick Ranch Property Owner’s Association. She’s seen a drastic uptick in both sales on e Ranch – as those in the know call it – and a big boost in the number of residents seeking approval from the Association’s Rules and Architectural Control board.
She explains the two primary roles of the Property Owner’s Association is to maintain green space and property
values, both of which can be negatively impacted by a bad remodel.
She uses the term “neighborhood harmony” to describe what the Association is after in terms of maintaining the neighborhood aesthetic. What is that? Ranch style. Which Uhrich says can be hard for some folks to embrace who find the look “stuck in the ‘80s,” she said.
”But ranch style can be broad and include adobe ranch, farmhouse ranch. ere’s a lot you can do,” Uhrich added. But for those from out of state and
not accustomed to the neutral color palette and ranch rambler floorplans, or homeowners who want a more trendy take, the Association’s guidelines and rules can seem little inhibiting.
“ ey say ‘You’re restricting us,’ but we have an obligation to protect open spaces and preserve the area,” Uhrich explained.
She then rattled off a litany of dubious home upgrade trends she’s seen in her more than 20 years working for e Ranch, including peeling brick facades, gray paint schemes that look blue and
splintering wood cladding. And that’s nothing compared to some of what she’s seen from sloppy house flippers. At least some of the blame has to be placed on the shoulders of HGTV and home renovation show stars like Chip and Joanna Gaines – professionals who make home remodels look deceptively easy and often feature design elements better suited for other climates and areas.
“People see stuff on TV and it
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looking back
By Scott Shumaker
Scottsdale’s celebrity invasion
It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment when Scottsdale became posh. When the town incorporated in 1951, it claimed a modest population of 2,000 living in an area less than 1 square mile. But by 1960, Scottsdale’s population was already five times larger and the city was receiving
national press as a destination where the rich and famous went to shop, relax, and invest. e photos below capture a glimpse of the boom in the 1950s and 1960s when Scottsdale became trendy with Hollywood royalty and other celebrities.
The arrival of Major League Baseball spring training in 1956 added another touch of glamour to Scottsdale. Spring training in Scottsdale Stadium brought many of the celebrities of baseball to local restaurants and resorts, as well as the baseball diamond. In this 1959 photo, Boston Red Sox players Ted Williams (right), Jackie Jensen (left), and manager Mike Higgins (center) greet the local sheriff and officers.
(Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
Actors Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner married in 1957 at the Scottsdale Methodist Church and held their reception at the Hotel Valley Ho resort. In this photo, the newlyweds pose with Valley Ho managers Evelyn and Bobby Foehl. (Photo courtesy Scottsdal Public Library)
Influential hoteliers Evelyn and Bobby Foehl opened the Hotel Valley Ho in 1956. The Valley Ho brought a very modern and luxurious hotel experience to the Sonoran Desert, a combination that quickly attracted a Hollywood clientele. The off-screen couple Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis made the hotel their home while one or both of the actors were filming in Arizona. The photo is undated, but it might have been taken around 1960, when Tony Curtis was filming the Ira Hayes biopic “The Outsider,” filmed in part on the Gila River Indian Reservation. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Public Library)
In this photo from 1969, Amanda Blake, who played Miss Kitty on the TV series “Gunsmoke,” helps recreate an Old West scene in the annual Parada del Sol Parade. To the right of her in the photo is future Scottsdale mayor Herb Drinkwater. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
In 1962, a gala premiere was held in Scottsdale for “Hatari,” starring John Wayne. Before the premiere, the star attended a benefit party for the MaytagPhoenix Zoo at Trader Vic’s on Fifth Avenue. In this photo, Wayne poses at the party with two police officers and an unidentified woman. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
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ASU hopes Grayhawk will be NCAA championship home
By Greg Macafee
Arizona State University has dreams of becoming the permanent home for an NCAA championship.
e Sun Devils will take the first step toward that goal in 2020, when they partner with Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale to host the NCAA Golf Championships. It will be the first venue to host the men’s and women’s NCAA golf championships for three years in a row.
“Our ultimate goal, long-term, is not just to host it for that three years,” Sun Devil Athletics Chief Operating Officer Rocky Harris said. “We want to become what Omaha is for baseball, where we make this – Grayhawk, Scottsdale, Phoenix, the Valley – the home of collegiate golf championships forever.”
Omaha, Nebraska, has been home to baseball’s College World Series since 1950 and recently hosted its 68th tournament, with the Florida Gators bringing home their first NCAA baseball championship. To approach Omaha’s longevity, ASU knows its must produce a successful product for the NCAA and Golf Channel. It also must draw support from the community.
A history of hosting big-time golf tournaments may give Grayhawk an edge. From 2007 to 2009, the club presented the PGA Tour’s Frys.com Open. It also brought the Williams World Challenge and Waste Management Phoenix Open pro-ams to Scottsdale, along with others.
“We understand it’s a long road between here and there,” president and owner of Grayhawk Development Gregg Tryhus said. “We have to prove it out, the Golf Channel has to prove it out, ASU has to prove it out, and the community has to embrace it. But should everybody do that, I think there is a chance for us to turn this into the kind of event that will be hard to take away.”
Arizona State Athletic Director Ray Anderson said the partnership between ASU and Grayhawk came together after the NCAA and the Golf Channel approached Tryhus about the possibility of hosting the NCAA Golf Championships. Tryhus then brought it to the school to discuss the possible partnership.
“Part of the discussion was how do we do something different and unique that will help the Golf Channel produce an event with some continuity and consistency of quality,” Anderson said. True to its reputation as an innovator, ASU came up with a unique plan. e two sides discussed the possibility of offering a multi-year agreement to host the golf championships at Grayhawk. is offer will allow the Golf Channel and the NCAA to make significant investments in the broadcasting aspect of the tournament.
Beyond the NCAA Golf Championships, the Sun Devils hope to become the home for many future NCAA championships.
Anderson said they currently don’t have any bids for future events, but they want championships for hockey, tennis, and even wrestling to be brought to the Valley.
“We declared very vocally that ASU wants to be the place where championships for the NCAA come out here on a regular basis,” Anderson said. “So, golf is our first opportunity to prove that we can do this at a high level.”
Grayhawk golf course. (Special to Nearby News)
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seems faster than it really is,” Chris Milner, a contractor who works in the McCormick Ranch area, said. “And when they report costs, it doesn’t sound right to me. ey forget to mention $8,000 worth of materials was donated by advertisers, which is why the project cost $12,000 instead of $20,000.”
Milner said any remodel plan needs to account for many factors, including
lifestyle, budget and how long the owners plan to stay in the home. e easiest changes to make to the exterior of a home in the area, according to Milner, are to change outdated roof tiles and give rough stucco a sand finish to smooth out the surface.
But of course, there are as many approaches to remodeling as there are homes in McCormick Ranch, something Milner said definitely gives the neighborhood its “charm.” So to encourage both the charm of diversity
and personality with the ranchinspired harmony the Association wants to maintain, Uhrich and her team came up with an idea. e Association has launched the “Hats Off Awards,” a program that celebrates property owners who have embraced both the approval process and the general aesthetic guidelines of e Ranch.
Turns out a high-quality remodel both homeowners and neighbors love is hard to achieve. at’s why the Association encourages residents to include it in their plans and seek advice
from the experts who sit on the ACC board, which boasts an architect with more than 40 years of experience, an engineer and other longtime residents of e Ranch.
“We want our residents to feel good about the neighborhood,” Uhrich said. “With the awards, we’re celebrating the people who drove around and thought about the neighborhood in their plans.”
For more information or to submit your project for the Hats Off Awards, email admin@mrpoa.com.
UPGRADE TO A SMART GARAGE
Family time
iFly is the place for family fun with a dash of adrenaline
By Crystal Lewis Brown
I’m not what you’d call an adrenaline junkie. I pretend that I can’t go on large waterslides or roller coasters because I need to stay behind for my preschooler. I’ve never understood the allure of bungee jumping. And I’ve never, ever wanted to jump out of an airplane.
But when I got an invitation to join a group of writers and bloggers to experience indoor skydiving at iFly, I figured I didn’t have anything to lose. Plus, my kids had watched the videos online and were dying to try it. And although the website says it’s appropriate from ages 3 to 103, I thought it was my duty as a mom to try it out before even thinking of signing up my kids.
Scottsdale’s iFly facility opened in January and is one of many across the country. And you can tell from the moment you step foot inside the facility that they’ve perfected the experience. Before you even get there, you sign up on the website to choose your flight package and the date and time you want to fly. My package included two flights, but there’s also the option for four flights. And if you’re not going alone, you can choose a package with one other person or a family package for up to five people.
Confession time: When I got checked
in and realized the actual flight lasted just 60 seconds, I scoffed. One minute? at’s it? Turns out 60 seconds in a wind tunnel is actually a long time. iFly somewhat mimics the free-fall portion of skydiving, which typically lasts about 45 seconds. Plus, the entire experience lasts about an hour and a half.
Once you’re checked in, you get some flight training, in which you learn the hand signals that a trained instructor will use to let you know if you need to change body positions. at’s important because wind tunnels are loud – you’ll actually be fitted with a jumpsuit, helmet and earplugs. After the training, we lined up to await our turn. I’d be lying if I didn’t say each time another person went into the tunnel, my heart beat a little bit faster. And then, like that, it was
my turn.
Heart still thumping, I pushed into the tunnel, stretching out my arms and legs just as I’d seen in the video. From time to time I’d see the instructor make hand motions: straighten your arms, relax your legs, you’re doing just fine.
Here’s how the whole thing works: iFly uses a vertical wind tunnel that moves the air in a column at speeds that keep you floating in one spot. at means you won’t somehow be shot up into the air or lose control. Unless, that is, you want to. During my second flight, I got the option to go higher up in the tunnel for an extra fee.
I shook my head “no” when the instructor motioned to me, asking if I wanted to try it. But here’s where my pride got the best of me. I saw a few kids doing it and figured, if they can do it, I certainly can. Plus, I’d
have an even cooler story – and video – for my own kids. For those choosing the high-flying option, it’s perfectly safe. Once you’re done with the regular flight, another instructor takes you up a bit higher, spinning you around and then helps you land safely. Pro tip: Don’t forget to breathe! e feeling is similar to hanging your window out a moving car. Just remember to breathe normally. Here’s where I make another confession: I got so cocky after a good first flight that I figured I’d get a cool photo by flashing the peace sign. Note: Don’t do that. You’ll break the plane you need to keep flight and flip over. And trust me, it doesn’t look – or feel – as cool as it sounds.
My kids are already begging me to take them flying, and I can’t wait to see them earn their own flight wings. But next time, I’ll leave the tricks to the pros.
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Before you fly, you’ll be fitted with a jumpsuit, helmet and earplugs. (Special to Nearby News)
training at iFly. (Special to Nearby News)
iFly uses a vertical wind tunnel to keep you in the air. (Special to Nearby News)
navigating parenthood
By Eva Dwight
Empty closets and full hearts
My older son got married a month ago and we moved him and his wife to Denver last weekend. He cleaned out his closet one last time, and it’s… really empty. ere’s something so final about that. When it was half-full of ASU shirts and high school yearbooks, and when there were still some shorts and ties in his dresser, there was always the promise of all sorts of interactions that kept him a part of our family rhythm throughout his college years. I anticipated crying when we left, but he and my daughter-inlaw were so happy to be unpacking boxes and feathering their first nest, I couldn’t do anything but smile and silently cheer, “Yay you! You made it
to the next stage!” And, “Yay us! We helped you get there!”
When I dig down into those cheers, an important truth reveals itself: We helped him get there by stepping back during his young adulthood – not by micromanaging or telling him what to do. It’s hard to know, sometimes, when to step in or step back. Many parents step back too soon, before kids are developmentally ready to make important decisions for themselves. Others hover over their young adult children, holding the safety net so close the kids almost trip over it. Parenting adult children is another opportunity for learning, like parenting at every stage since they were born.
Here’s what I’ve learned about stepping back so our kids can step forward:
1. Ask
“What are some choices you are considering? What are you leaning toward? Would you be open to some input?” If the answer is “no,” respect that. It’s hard, but it’s probably what you would want someone to do for you.
2. Listen
Do the answers they give indicate an awareness of the issues? Do they seem pretty confident of their direction? Are they looking for advice/input? (Refer back to #1.)
3. Look
At who they are; who they have been; who they are becoming; the learning they have taken from past mistakes and successes.
4. Trust at they want what’s best for themselves, too. Face it: Do any of us, with
as much life experience and knowledge as we have, always make the right decision? Or do we do our best, learn from the decisions we make and move on to new possibilities with stronger skills? ( is is known as resilience.)
5. Support
Ask what they need from you. If they say “nothing,” support them by keeping your mouth shut and letting them make their decision. Be ready with a hug, whether things go well or not. My husband and I haven’t achieved mastery of this parenting stage yet. We are practicing, though, and when we step in too far, our kids let us know and we step back again. ankfully, they don’t expect us to be perfect. ey love us and they promise to visit. So the closet may be empty, but our hearts are full.
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Exciting changes coming to SUSD’s Desert Mountain Learning Community
By Nancy Norman
Some new programs are headed to the Desert Mountain Learning Community, one that will affect high school students in the coming school year and another that will affect Mountainside Middle School and Desert Mountain freshmen and sophomores three years down the road. Both are the result of action taken by the Scottsdale Unified School District’s Governing Board late last month.
In May, when the Governing Board paid tribute to the performance of the Desert Mountain and Chaparral high schools robotics teams at the spring world competition, a group of students challenged the board to convert their after-school robotics club activity into a full-fledged, forcredit academic class within the school day. e students gave the board six weeks to make that happen.
Six weeks to the day later, the board voted to make robotics part of the SUSD high school curriculum, with a pilot program at all five high schools in the 2017-18 school year that begins August 7.Students who want to sign up for robotics classes
this fall will have to alter their class schedules once school begins.
Both middle schools in the Desert Mountain Learning Community –Desert Canyon and Mountainside – have robotics clubs that will now be able to feed into the high school elective offering. Robotics will continue to be an after-school high school club, as well.
e newly established robotics course will provide students with opportunities to apply engineering principles to solve complex, open-ended problems in a real-world context. Based on Arizona and national technology standards, the project-based, STEM-focused curriculum will emphasize innovation, invention, critical thinking, verbal and written communication, creativity, personal initiative, teamwork, and accountability. Students will apply the design process to develop, produce, apply and analyze products related to science, technology, engineering and math. To help the schools kick off their new robotics classes, the Scottsdale Charros have pledged
$5,000 to each SUSD high school.
Also at its June 20 meeting, the SUSD Governing Board approved a four-year phased-in plan to bring the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) to Mountainside Middle School and to the freshman and sophomore classes at Desert Mountain High School. Currently, freshmen and sophomores take what are called “pre-IB” courses, and the full IB diploma program gets underway their junior year.
“MYP is not a curriculum,” Mountainside Middle School principal Terri Kellen told the board. “It is a structure and the way we will deliver our current curriculum to middle school students… designed to really reach our students to stretch and think outside of themselves, outside of the school, outside of our community, and think globally.”
e IB MYP exposes students to as many different subjects, skills and experiences as possible so that students learn to see knowledge as an interrelated whole.
All Mountainside students (grades 6, 7 and 8) and Desert Mountain
freshmen and sophomores (9th and 10th grades) will take part in the MYP, regardless of whether they go on to the IB diploma program as juniors. Between now and the 202021 school year, when SUSD hopes to launch the MYP program, the district will provide teachers of both schools with significant training to MYP practices, middle school and high school planning guides and master schedules will undergo substantial revisions, and, last but not least, both schools must apply for MYP candidacy and authorization.
Board member Allyson Beckham said she looks forward to bringing the Middle Years Program to SUSD.
“I’m really excited about having this program be part of SUSD, and be able to provide parents another offering and students another offering that goes towards the rigor that we’re hoping that we’re able to provide, both at the middle school and the high school,” Beckham said. “And I love the fact that it cascades into high school.”
e Governing Board approved the proposal unanimously.
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SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING
• When and how you should take your benefit to maximize long term income
• Updated strategies and how they relate to you
• Learn the importance of isolating your benefit from being taxed
• How maximizing your benefit has a lifetime positive effect on a surviving spouse
• Discover your eligiblity for spousal or survivor benefits which many people are unaware of
MODULE 5
PROTECTING AGAINST MARKET LOSS
• Why ‘Win by Not Losing’ should be your investment philosophy in retirement
• Examining traditional approaches to risk management and how they perform in today’s market
• Why protecting your principal is more important than great returns in retirement
• How to use technology to build a comprehensive portfolio that suits YOUR retirement goals
• Value of stress testing your current portfolio to spot potential weaknesses
• Protecting yourself from market volatility while still being invested in the market
• Designing efficient income streams into your portfolio
MODULE 6
ESTATE PLANNING / LONG TERM CARE
• Options to pay for long term care events
• Learn what investments can double as long term care protection
• Current Medicare overview and Medicaid spend down rules
• Estate planning overview and review of documents you need to have in place
• Examining pros and cons of wills vs trusts
MODULE 7
HOW TO CHOOSE AN ADVISOR
• What to look for when searching for your guide through retirement
• How to spot conflicts of interest in the advice you receive
• Complete breakdown of potential fees for products and advising you will encounter
• Clarifying new fiduciary rules and how they may affect the advice you receive
• Differences between investment advisors and true retirement planners
top 10 family events
July 20, 2017 - August 20, 2017
Flashlight Tours
Experience the sights, smells and sounds of the desert at night – safely – and learn more about our fascinating environment.
When: Thursdays and Saturdays, July 20-Sept. 2, 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
Cost: Included with admission ($24.95 adult, $12.95 ages 3-17)
Info: 480-941-1225 or dbg.org
The Little Mermaid
Head under the sea for this live-action musical version of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Sing along to your favorite songs.
When: Wednesdays-Sundays, July 20Aug. 19
Where: Hale Centre Theatre
Cost: $22-$32
Info: 480-497-1181 or haletheatrearizona.com
Moonlight Swim
Avoid the daytime heat and sunscreen as you participate in a delightful swim at night.
When: Friday, July 21, 5-9 p.m.
Where: McDowell Mountain Aquatic Center, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale
Cost: $3 adult, $2 child Info: 480-312-6677 or scottsdaleaz. gov/events
Brick Fest Live!
The ultimate Lego party offers building fun, demos, mini golf, the mysterious Glow Zone, and a huge Lego market.
When: Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
Cost: $24.50-$49.50 Info: events.brickfestlive.com
Prowl & Play: Dinosaurs!
Dig for dino bones, meet Raja the baby T-Rex, play in the water, make crafts, get awesome photos and much more.
When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
Cost: $8 Info: 602-286-3800 or phoenixzoo. org
Beauty and the Beast
Attend a screening of the magical live-action version of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” starring Emma Watson.
When: Monday, Aug. 7, 1:30-4 p.m.
Where: Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale
Cost: Free Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary.evanced.info
Straight No Chaser and Postmodern Jukebox
Get a double dose of music the whole family can enjoy, from fun a capella originals and covers to modern pop hits played in older musical styles.
When: Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix
Cost: $29.95-$135 Info: 602-379-2800 or comericatheatre.com
Shrek The Musical
Everyone’s favorite ogre and his sidekick Donkey, hit the stage for this entertaining musical presented by the Valley Youth Theatre. When: Thursdays-Sundays, Aug. 11-27 Where: Herberger Theatre Centre, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix Cost: $20-$38.50 Info: 602-252-8497 or herbergertheater.org
Bird Puppets Workshop
Learn how to make three kinds of bird puppets – finger, sock and paper cup – with puppet maker Steve Wilcox. All ages welcome. When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 10-11 a.m. Where: Gallery @ The Library, Scottsdale Civic Center, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: scottsdalepublicart.org/events
Summer Showcase Super Show
See more the 450 custom and classic vehicles, attend the legendary Car Hop, Old School Concert and Lowrider Legacy Exhibit.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2-9 p.m.
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale Cost: $25 online, $30 gate, $20 military, Free kids 10 and under; $5 parking Info: Phone or motorsportshowcase. com
around the neighborhood
Photos by Kimberly Carrillo
We stopped in to check out the Princess Convention held at Toys & Playtime Oasis in late June and were lucky to meet several royal little ladies.
1. London Lynch, 4. 2. Jaleah Owens, 4. 3. Misha Rajpal, 4, listens to the princess’ instructions to become a princess. 4. Zoe Frye, 5, shows off her stunning princess dress. 5. Natalie Bundy, 3, has fun in the play area after getting her picture taken with the princesses. 6. Natalie Bundy, 3, gets her face painted. 7. Misha Rajpal, 4, listens to the princess’ instructions on how to become a real princess.
3 4 6 2 5 7 1
on the town
By Becky Bracken
Char Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant star on the rise
By Becky Bracken
If you’re in the mood for sticky themed menus and loud gimmicks, Char Kitchen & Bar isn’t for you. But if you’re looking for a refined experience that puts food front and center, run, don’t walk, to this gem that’s been under the radar in Scottsdale for too long.
Opened about a year ago, Char Kitchen & Bar has it all: lovely atmosphere, carefully crafted, delicious food and a father-son duo, Peter and Pal Micakaj, behind the restaurant that lends a tangible warmth to the entire affair.
“I have been in the restaurant business longer than you have been alive,” the elder Micakaj, Peter, teased when asked about his restaurant background. He has decades of experience running restaurants in the
Detroit suburbs. Now the Valley is home. In addition to Char, Micakaj’s daughter and son-in-law own and operate North Scottsdale’s Perk Eatery, which was recently featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.”
e elder Micakaj was cagey as I begged him for just a tiny hint of what ingredients go into his housemade pink goddess dressing. All he would offer was that there were more than 20 in this recipe alone. He’s notoriously protective of his special recipes, not even sharing them with his kitchen
staff, particularly his famous lemon, chicken and rice soup, finished with a swirl of paprika oil that is sincerely so delicious it will haunt your taste buds
long after the last clink of the spoon. It’s not on the menu, just ask for it. It’s delicious even during the scorching summer temperatures. Micakaj added that the lemon, chicken and rice soup is available at Perk Eatery as well.
e menu at Char is inspired by Micakaj’s Albanian roots, with Eastern Europe and Mediterranean influences, he says. Kabobs are a mainstay, with steak ($21), chicken ($19) and shrimp ($24) options served with Basmati rice, a trio salad of tomato, cucumber and onion and a housemade tzatziki so tasty you can eat it with a spoon all by itself. Gyros ($13) and lamb burgers ($14) shake up Char’s burger and sandwich selection, with pitas and wrap options galore. Entrees include lamb chops ($23), tenderloin medallions ($27) and garlic and rosemary grilled chicken ($19).
basil and a bit of red wine vinaigrette. It’s so simple, yet so perfectly balanced and flavorful, it will change the way you see humble salted tomatoes forever.
Each and every offering at Char is made with high-quality ingredients you can taste, like grass-fed beef and the freshest vegetables. ere’s no dish that shows more clearly just how much ingredients matter than the Abby Lee Tomatoes starter ($12). It’s a simple bowl of heirloom Abby Lee Tomato wedges sprinkled with Maldon sea salt,
Happy hour at Char is from 3 to 6 p.m. and features food specials in addition to $3 off wine by the glass, $12 off bottles of wine, $3 off draft beers and $3 off well drinks.
“We serve our neighbors as though you are family” is more than just Char’s slogan. It’s a commitment you can taste in every lovingly prepared bite.
Char Kitchen & Bar is located at 6107 N. Scottsdale Road. For more information, call 480-664-9238 or visit charkitchen.com.
Char’s Mediterranean platter (Special to Nearby News)
Char puts food front and center. (Special to Nearby News)
what’s cooking?
By Jan D’Atri
Cobbler Cake in a Jar
ey’re so popular for so many purposes, we sometimes forget that Mason and Ball jars were designed strictly for canning. But these days, they are a favorite in crafting, decorating and, believe it or not, baking a really fun, simple and ultratransportable cake! Cake in a jar? Yes, that’s right. I said jar.
Half-pint wide-mouth jars make perfect single-serving cakes that you can bake in the oven, cool down, seal and take to a party or pack in a lunchbox.
I’ll admit I was skeptical about putting Mason jars in the oven until
(Photo Credit/Jan D’Atri)
I researched and discovered that the same jars you use for canning are designed to withstand very high heat and are sturdy enough to bake in.
en I found out that although the Mason jar has been around since 1858, making cake in a jar is one of the newest baking crazes.
Cobbler Cake in a Jar
For 4 half-pint Mason jars:
- 3 cups fresh or frozen fruits in season
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Whipped cream for topping
- 1 package dried beans
Directions:
In a bowl, mix together fruits of choice equaling 3 cups. Pour equal amounts of the fruit in each of the four jars.
Half-Pint One-Pan Éclair:
For delicious cakes in a jar that don’t need baking, try the half-pint éclair! Place a graham cracker on the bottom of each jar. Combine one small box of vanilla pudding and one cup of milk, mixing until thickened. Add Ð small tub of Cool Whip and mix until well blended. Spoon a dollop on graham cracker. Repeat
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With cake in a jar, there’s no need to make the batter to pour into the jar.
Simply spoon the raw ingredients into the jars, add a slice of butter on top and watch the magic happen in the oven. en serve the tasty treats right from the jar. Here are two variations of my new favorite single-serving sensation.
In another bowl, mix together flour, sugar and salt until well combined. Pour equal amounts of dry ingredients on top of the fruit. Add one tablespoon of butter on top of dry ingredients. Place the four jars into a square baking dish, a few inches apart. Spread dried beans around the jars to keep them steady while you’re moving them in and out of the oven. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool. When cooled, twist on lids and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
process until layers are just below the neckline. Melt one container of chocolate fudge frosting in microwave for about 45 seconds. Pour several tablespoons of melted frosting over top of each jar of graham cracker layers. Refrigerator for 24 hours to soften graham crackers before serving.
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Scottsdale resident recalls spiritual journey in new book
Welcome to the COOLEST Spot in Arizona
Jessi Colter feels she has a task: to maintain the vision and music of her late husband, Waylon Jennings.
“I’m so happy that he left me in a position of trying to keep the flame alive,” says Colter during an interview at Handlebar-J in Old Town Scottsdale. “ e flame is alive in people’s hearts.”
e 74-year-old Scottsdale resident is a visionary in her own right. She was the first woman to receive Album of the Year from the Country Music Association. Colter also played an important role in the “outlaw” country movement with Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, among others.
She is now recalling her spiritual journey in the recently released book “An Outlaw and a Lady: A Memoir of Music, Life with Waylon and the Faith that Brought Me Home.”
“An Outlaw and a Lady” covers Colter’s musical career, from singing in church to performing with Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. e book also traces Jennings’ struggle with addiction and the effect it had on the couple’s marriage.
“ e whole thing was so out of my control in the sense of the way it came about with David Ritz,” Colter says. “It was almost supernatural intervention.
My heritage is Arizona. e book is a homegrown organic book. I guess that’s what I am.”
She calls the process of going through every step of her life and losses “agonizing.” However, she is at peace when she recalls “one of the most incredibly supernatural experiences.” Fronting a band in Santa Monica early in her career, she knelt to show grace to God and calm her nerves.
“I know what athletes talk about,” she says. “It wasn’t that. It was supernatural.
“I was afraid of coming out, so to speak, and being out front like that. What happened then was so incredible. It was a feeling I’ll never forget. I didn’t feel like I was afraid or shaking. It didn’t make me bold or arrogant. It was the most secure feeling and I knew that’s how it would be in our next world.” at feeling kept her connected to her performance and her late parents; the same with Jennings and her children, including country singer Shooter Jennings.
“Now God has led me and kept me,” she adds. “ e things he does are so natural. It’s hard to describe. With this book, I was just so willing and happy to show how other philosophies didn’t work. I shared what does work and what did work for me.”
Colter recently released the album e Psalms and is planning another record for Sony, she says. She’s considering an album of Bob Dylan covers or a collection with Shooter Jennings.
“I will definitely do follow-up work,” she says.
Written with David Ritz, the book chronicles Colter’s return to faith, and how Jennings shared that faith with her in the latter stages of his life.
I had no intention of writing after Waylon’s book, which was such a beautiful book about the business.
“I had been approached several times, but I said the only way I would be interested was if it followed my spiritual journey and my heritage.
“But lately, I’ve been a little lame on writing. Waylon liked to pick a song as if it would be a single –with everything he did. He put it that way and he was serious – a serious card player, a serious musician and a serious gambler. But I think about him often.”
Colter’s new book recalls her time with husband Waylon Jennings. (Special to Nearby News)
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events calendar
July 20,2017 - August 20,2017
Scottsdale Artwalk
Stroll Scottsdale’s Arts District and enjoy some of Arizona’s best artistic works, plus entertainment, food trucks and plenty more to do.
When: Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Scottsdale Arts District, Main Street and Marshall Way, Scottsdale
Cost: Free Info: scottsdalegalleries.com
Native American Dancing
Watch Native American dancers from around Arizona share the traditional dances of their tribes, including hoop dancing.
When: Fridays, All Year, 5-5:30 p.m.
Where: Fountain Court at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale
Cost: Free Info: 480-444-1234 or scottsdale. regency.hyatt.com
Donny and Marie
The Osmond duo brings their lifelong fame and collection of hit songs, including “Puppy Love” and “Paper Roses” to the Valley stage.
When: Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m.
Where: The Ballroom @ Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale
Cost: $45
Info: 480-850-7777 or talkingstickresort.com
La La Land
Catch the multi-award-winning portrait of Hollywood romance, “La La Land.” Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
When: Tuesday, July 25, 1:30-4 p.m.
Where: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Scottsdale
Cost: Free Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary.org
Live & Local Fridays
Enjoy listening to local bands while you enjoy air conditioning, cocktails and snacks.
When: Fridays, July 28-Aug. 25, 8 p.m.
Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 East Second Street, Scottsdale
Cost: $12-$22 per band
Info: 480-499-8587 or scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Don McLean
Popular singer-songwriter Don McLean brings well-known tunes like “American Pie, “Vincent,” and “Castles in the Air” to the Valley.
When: Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.
Where: The Showroom @ Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale
Cost: $25-$60
Info: 480-850-7777 or talkingstickresort.com
Experience the Andes
Explore the music, dance and culture of the Andes through performances, workshops, curator talks and crafts.
When: Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 5-6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix
Cost: Museum admission ($20 adult, $15 ages 13-19, $10 ages 4-12, Free 3 and under)
Info: 480-478-6000 or mim.org
A Dog’s Purpose
Watch this tear-jerking, yet comedic, movie that follows a dog as he reincarnates through several lifetimes.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1:30-4 p.m.
Where: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Scottsdale
Cost: Free
Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary.org
Wynonna & The Big Noise
Popular country singer Wynonna and her talented band bring hits like “Mama He’s Crazy,” “Why Not Me,” and “Grandpa” to the Valley.
When: Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.
Where: The Ballroom @ Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale
Cost: $55-$65
Info: 480-850-7777 or talkingstickresort.com
Musical Icons: Elvis
The King is in the building at this celebration of his life and work. Attend performances, hands-on activities and curator talks.
When: Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 12-13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix
Cost: Included in museum admission Info: 480-478-6000 or mim.org
Bitter Harvest
This intense movie highlights the tragedies in 1930s Ukraine as a young artist tries to rescue the women he loves from starvation.
Where: Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th
St. Scottsdale
Cost: Free
Info: 480-312-7323 or scottsdalelibrary.org
THE 2017 GMC YUKON
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Its remarkably quiet and spacious interior offers three rows of seating that can accomodate up to nine passengers. And with its confident lines and aerodynamic proportions, Yukon projects an unmistakable presence whether on the road or in your driveway.
With advanced technology and infotainment innovations, Yukon lets you stay fully connected and in control. We invite you to shop our fine selection of new SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels.
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business spotlight
Contour You helps clients look as good as they feel
By Alison Stanton
When clients walk into Contour You for the first time for body contouring or other treatment, they might be focused solely on the area of their body that they want to improve. But for Dr. Scott and Dee Siverhus, co-owners of Contour You, they see the entire person.
“We always look at the whole person and we are devoted to educating everyone on what we have to offer that will get them the end result they are looking for,” said Siverhus, who is also the manager of clinical operations.
“We want our clients to know what they will get and what the results will look like,” Siverhus said.
In some cases, she added, this might mean telling clients that the
treatment they had in mind may not be the best option.
“Sometimes what they want to do is not a good idea. When you look at our reviews, we have a lot of great and five-star reviews, all because we have taken the time to educate our patients.”
When Contour You first opened 21/2 years ago in Scottsdale, Siverhus said they just offered body contouring out of a 600-square-foot office.
“It was pretty cozy,” she said, adding that around two months ago, they moved into their new 2,000-squarefoot facility, a short drive from the old location.
“When we moved into our new office, we were able to go from offering just body contouring to also med-spa services,” Siverhus said.
and pigment, along with reducing rosacea and spider veins.
e average demographic of their patients ranges in age from around 38 to 75, Siverhus said, adding that they see both men and women.
Currently, Siverhus, who has an extensive background in surgical nursing, her husband, Scott, medical director for Contour You and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and their staff offer body contouring using the non-invasive CoolSculpting procedure, along with two skintightening processes, both of which work by stimulating the collagen to achieve results.
ey also do a number of medspa procedures that are mostly noninvasive, including laser treatments that can help remove sun damage
“I recently did skin tightening treatments on a 77-year-old man,” she said. “For our older clients, many of them are still feeling pretty good, and they want to look as good as they feel.”
No matter what type of treatment their clients choose, Dee said they can rest assured that she, her husband and staff have been highly trained and certified in everything that they do.
“We are certified in every device that we offer,” she said.
“Right now, at least 60 facilities in the Valley also offer CoolSculpting, but a lot of them are not certified
and they have not had that additional training.”
In addition, Siverhus said she and Scott have carefully and thoroughly researched each and every device that they use at Contour You.
“Scott and I know how to do the research on these devices, and we know that clinically, they can do what the manufacturers say and that the FDA has approved them. Everything that we purchase works in our hands,” Siverhus said.
“Our entire staff is very educated and results-oriented. With the level of education that we have and our background in medicine, we are not the typical clinic.”
While moving to the new facility means that Siverhus is currently putting in plenty of long work days, she said it is all definitely worth it.
“I’m passionate about what I do. Recently, one of my patients came up to me and hugged me at a restaurant and I told her, ‘You look beautiful,’” she said.
“It really does not feel like a job to me. I love that we can give our patients beautiful changes in their skin and body, and when they get great results and are really satisfied, that is a win-win situation.”
Contour You is located at 23233 N. Pima Road, Suite 112, Scottsdale. For more information, call 602-390-2015 or visit contouryou.com.
The staff at Contour You (from left to right): Dee Siverhus, RN, CLT (certified laser technician); Scott Siverhus, M.D., medical director; Amanda Snow, FNP-C, CLT; and Diana Landmeier, RN, CLT, are highly results-oriented. They are also devoted to educating each of their clients about the procedures they offer. (Special to Nearby News)
The Robinson Group prides itself on putting customers first
By Alison Stanton
Since the day it opened, e Robinson Group has prided itself on offering full-service real estate brokerage and property management services throughout the Phoenix area and in other parts of the state.
Erich R. Robinson, a designated broker and president and CEO of e Robinson Group, got his start in real estate working as his mom’s assistant for many years.
“I fell in love with the industry and after working for other real estate companies like Century 21, I decided to start my own company,” Robinson said, adding that e Robinson Group has over 38 years of experience representing buyers and sellers with residential and commercial sales.
work with clients throughout the Valley, including Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Carefree and beyond.
“We sold a number of homes in Buckeye last year and we manage a property in Flagstaff,” he said.
like family. When you treat someone right, it doesn’t matter if they are from Mars or Venus – they will remember you.”
“We work with a lot of investors from Canada, Australia and China and also Orange County, California,” Robinson said.
“We are also currently the property management company for around 2,000 doors throughout the Valley.”
While Robinson said the state shut down 50 property management companies this year between January and May, he said e Robinson Group prides itself on its precise books and outstanding customer service.
“I am very proud of the fact that we have never had a complaint with the Department of Real Estate, and we have passed several audits. Our trust account balances to the penny, and I am also really proud that we have never had an investor leave us and go somewhere else.”
Robinson and his team are happy to
In addition to helping people sell their homes and homeowners-to-be to purchase a property, e Robinson Group works with investors who are looking to buy single-family homes and multi-family units like condos. But beyond simply buying and selling, the Group specializes in HOA community management.
Regardless of whether he is working with a young couple who are buying their first home or an experienced investor who already owns multiple properties, Robinson said he prides himself on his level of customer service.
“I got a call last weekend from a client I have worked with for the past 15 or so years. He said, ‘Erich, I hope you are still in real estate’ and I said ‘I hope I am too.” is same client has not only worked with Robinson to buy and sell numerous properties, he has also referred a number of his family members to him and his company.
“According to the National Association of Realtors, less than 1 percent of people re-contact their realtor to go with them again,” Robinson said, adding that it makes him immensely proud to say that at his office, this statistic is more like 20 to 25 percent.
“We keep in close contact with our clients; we send out calendars, we invite them to parties and we treat everybody
Robinson is also proud of the fact that he and his team will never miss going to a closing with their clients.
“We attend all of them, whether we are representing the buyer or the seller or both. Our services do not stop once we have written up the contract or the property inspection has been done, and we have never had a deal fall out of escrow while at the closing table.”
While Robinson said he truly enjoys working with all his clients, he finds it especially gratifying to work with firsttime home buyers.
“When people are buying a home for the first time they are often unsure of the whole process, and they might think that they have to pay for the service,” he said.
“I just love helping people find their dream home.”
e Robinson Group is located at 8970 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 200, Scottsdale. For more information, call 602-317-6883 or 602-396-2000 or visit robinsongroupre.com.
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ROOFING
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Seller Advantage
Supply of homes continues to decrease; it is a currently “Seller’s Market”. However, it is taking longer to sell and demand is weakening.
Market Index
An index of 100 is an even advantage for Sellers and Buyers. Index values over 100 tilt to Seller Advantage
D.O.M. up 53% from 74 to 113
Buyer Advantage
With supply low, it takes more effort & expertise to find your home. However, interest rates are low making homes affordable.
Interest % Advantage Interest averaged 8%+ in the last 50 years. Buying “more house” today, but “less house” as rates rise.
Indicators are “Seller’s Perspective”. Trailing market data is from The Cromford ® Report via MLS. Projections are JMPT opinion based on MLS data of prior 5 years.
