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Once filled with the contrasting sounds of clicking knitting needles and blasting bullets, the triangular peninsula of property between Scottsdale Road, Goldwater Boulevard and Bishop Lane is taking on new life.

Four businesses—Brat Haüs, the Creative Center of Scottsdale, Goldwater Brewing Company and Sip Coffee and Beer House—are finding A rendering of the finished Goldwater Brewing harmony in their corner of Old Town Company, slated to open the beginning of 2015.

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“Apparently, someone drilled a hole The quartet has moved into old in the wall and tried to steal guns buildings that were updated to better through it,” Biely said. suit their needs.

The old firing tubes in the basement The Brat Haüs is in two separate are being worked into the design of buildings, one of which housed a the new Goldwater Brewery as well. pawnshop. Now in the courtyard “If the City will allow it, we got between the buildings is a beer garden the idea of us leasing that space and that features Polka music and giant basically putting beer storage tanks Jenga. down there,” stated Dillon McClelland, The building that was formerly the son of Greg McClelland who the home of Arizona Knitting and owns the family-operated Goldwater Needlepoint welcomes patrons to Sip, Brewery. a café that sells roasted bean brews by In the area behind the business, day and cold alcoholic brews by night. a new patio is under construction.

At Sip, the history of the original craft The owners see potential in this new store is incorporated space to be a center of throughout the events, shared by all building.

Original the businesses. woodwork was used “I would love to see in the floors and the this used as a huge bar. The store also community space,” said includes the original The Brat Haüs publicizes its Alex Cardineau, Sip’s “Needlepoint” sign business with a custom-designed general manager.

Volkswagen. hanging from the He said that he ceiling. imagined that the space could be used The structure was once occupied for events that featured the unique by Mandall’s Shooting-Supplies products of all the shops, from art store, which featured shooting tubes galleries to beer tasting to live music. in the basement. It will be shared by McClelland mapped out how the Goldwater Brewery and the Creative space might legally be used.

Center of Scottsdale, an artistic co-op “By the City, we are legally allowed center. to have three events back there a year Michelle Biely, the owner of the each, so basically it’s like an event or Creative Center of Scottsdale, said two a month,” McClelland said. that people remember the shooting“It’s fun for everyone to play off one supply business because of an old sign. another and to play off each others’ “They all remember the sign with a strength,” said Dave Andrea, the teddy bear wielding an Uzi,” she said. owner of the Brat Haüs.

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By Gavin Maxwell “Dark money” interest groups have sparked extended debate among Scottsdale’s City Council candidates, leading to arguments about the extent of their influence over this year’s election.

The nonprofit group Scottsdale Strong has contributed more than $90,000 in anonymous donations to the political committee Scottsdale United, which has promoted candidates Dennis Robbins, Linda Milhaven, and Jennifer Petersen in this year’s election.

They’re anonymous in that Scottsdale Strong does not have to disclose who donated the money to it.

The money contributed by Scottsdale Strong outweighs the campaign funds raised by any of the individual candidates so far.

Candidate Kathy Littlefield was ranked fifth in August’s primaries and said she believes that the “dark money” contributions have affected her ranking.

“There is a real concern that they are buying the election by forcing this ‘dark

money’ into the electoral process,” Littlefield said. She is afraid that the money coming from Scottsdale Strong will keep this year’s nonincumbents from being competitive.

“They had $90,000 that they spent against me, and this time we (the nonincumbents) have been told that they are raising $300,000 right now to fight against the three of us who are not the candidates that they endorse.”

Littlefield said.

Former Scottsdale City Treasurer and City Council candidate David Smith shares Littlefield’s concerns.

In a speech Smith gave on the topic, he said, “The three candidates who benefited from the ‘dark money’ expenditures (Milhaven, Petersen and Robbins) only spent $24,000 of their own donor money. The next three successful candidates (Smith, Littlefield and Cindy Hill) spent $61,000 of their donor money in the same reporting period.”

Smith’s argument is that the “dark money” will allow the three benefiting

candidates to hold their own funds in reserve and eventually use them to outspend the campaign efforts of the others.

Littlefield and Smith’s worry is that this uneven balance of spending may prevent the electorate from voting according to their best interests. Not everyone shares their concern, however.

Jason Rose, a political consultant who has worked with Scottsdale campaigns, said he believes that the prevalence of “dark money” in this year’s election is being overstated.

“No, it’s not anymore prevalent this year,” Rose said. “In the fall of 2010 (during the Scottsdale City Council election) there was more (dark) money spent. Over $100,000 actually.”

He continued, “No one is buying votes. It is a pro-business effort that seeks pro-business candidates.”

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Petersen mentioned that in the past she has been on both sides of dark money, having been the benefactor and the victim. She stated that “dark money” is a result of a Supreme Court ruling (Citizens United) and is not an issue Scottsdale City Council candidates have an authority over.

“I think all we can control is our own campaigns,” Petersen said. “The City Council has no authority over money whatsoever. I have run a very positive campaign and I don’t ever personally attack another candidate.”

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We love a pumpkin spiced latte as much as the next person, but seriously, does anyone else think the pumpkin spice trend has gotten out of control?

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Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Grill is opening its second Arizona location,

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Come on down! Scottsdale resident Diana Boden was a contestant on “The Price is Right.” It’s a big secret if she won any of the fabulous prizes, so tune in at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, on CBS to find out.

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By Shelby Ray Valley business leader Steve Schwanz was recently awarded the coveted Jim Hill Award by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.

The award, established in 1999 after the death of former board president and member Jim Hill, is given to an individual who replicates Hill’s extraordinary qualities of dedication to the organization and the more than 17,800 children it serves.

Schwanz was recognized for his dedication—serving 19 years and counting at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and serving 12 years at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix. In the process, he has helped fund branches and outreach sites located in the greater Scottsdale/Phoenix areas and on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa and Hualapai Indian communities.

“Steve has been a driver of the greater Scottsdale organization’s growth for almost two decades—helping us to keep up with the demand for youth services by motivating the community to support club projects,” said Steve Davidson, president/CEO at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale.

In addition to his years of service, Schwanz has also impacted the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale in many other ways, including: • Developing an annual celebrity golf invitational that, since its inception, has raised $2.5 million for the clubs.

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A successful business leader, Schwanz heads Franchise Capital Advisors, a boutique investment banking and specialized financial advisory firm in Scottsdale. He understands the value of a dollar.

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Their affiliation with Quarles & Brady will build on the work of Quarles & Brady attorney Trisha Baggs, a highly regarded estate planning attorney in the firm’s Phoenix office. With the addition of Dana and his team, Quarles & Brady will establish a presence in Scottsdale, its 10th location nationwide and third in Arizona.

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The Civic Center Library is offering the public an opportunity to interact with Valley authors represented in the “Local Collection” during the facility’s book sale.

The Local Authors Book Sale is set for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the library, located at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale.

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Among the authors scheduled to visit are Marcia Fine, Ron Tasso, Nita Lapinski, Victoria Kjos and Richard Corey. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the library is hosting a special lecture by Shona Patel, who penned the book “Teatime for the Firefly.” She will have copies of it available for purchase.

Pat Toftoy, Civic Center library assistant, said local authors can bring in their library-bound books to be added to the selection, which boasts more than 350 local authors in all genres, including children and young

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The Local Collection is based on the “Eat Local” movement, which encourages residents to shop and eat within the Scottsdale city limits.

The author meet and greet gives writers the chance to showcase and market their works. The sale, Toftoy said, is ideal because the library is not able to accommodate every author who would like to visit.

“We have so many people that ask to have workshops and present their books, but nine times out of 10 we can’t do it,” she said.

The Scottsdale Public Library is a treasure for the adult learner. Of course, we do that with our books and other materials. However, a new resource has been added. This program, Universal Class, is a quick link away on the library’s website, www.scottsdalelibrary.org.

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By Tyler Prime The Maricopa County Community Colleges, the nation’s largest community college district, will soon see two additional faces on its governing board.

Mario Diaz, John Heep, Tracy Livingston and Eddie Tiggs are the four candidates running for these two new seats on Nov. 4. All Maricopa County registered voters have the opportunity to choose the winners.

Diaz, a 47-year-old Scottsdale resident, has a long history with public office. “I was a public servant for 10 years working for a congressman, a U.S. attorney, an attorney general, a governor and a senator,” Diaz said. For the past 15 years, Diaz has operated a political public relations firm.

If elected to the board, Diaz said he would focus on student success. For Diaz, success starts by being fiscally prudent. Diaz said that state legislators have been cutting millions of dollars from the community colleges’ budget.

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Heep considers himself more of a businessman than a politician. In a speech at a Sun City West Republican Club-sponsored candidate forum, Heep explained the community college system in terms of business.

“I usually go back and take a look at what it is far as the market is concerned and what we have here is something huge and what I’m saying is—holy mackerel,” Heep explained.

Livingston is a 51-year-old Arizona native and a former Maricopa County Community Colleges adjunct professor. She has worked the last 14 years as an English teacher at Dysart High School. She also holds a position with the Peoria school governing board.

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Finally, 59-year-old Tiggs has lived in the Chandler area for 23 years.

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By Alison Bailin Batz For the past five years, PGA golf superstar Tom Lehman has been working to elevate.

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“In 2009, I had the great honor to become a founding board member of Elevate Phoenix, a unique and often lifechanging program for Arizona youth that provides in-school teaching; after-school mentoring/tutoring; career instruction/ post-secondary preparation; character, life skills and peer leadership development; community service; adventure activities; and reading/literacy improvement within urban public schools,” said Lehman, a Scottsdale resident.

Founded in Denver as Colorado Uplift, the model had worked effectively with urban youth for more than 30 years. In line with Colorado’s success, the local organization’s primary mission, according to Lehman, is to strengthen character, empower

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By Tyler Prime Trick-or-treating, a haunted house and a hot-air balloon display return to Salt River Fields for a fourth year in the family-friendly Spooktacular.

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The company utilizes hotair balloons for corporate advertising and events such as the Spooktacular, where guests can get up and personal with the hot-air giants.

“People can walk right up to the balloon and watch the pilot and the crew inflate the balloon and stand it up,” Clifton said.

At the Spooktacular, most of the balloons stay on the ground and the ones that do fly don’t go beyond the limit of a tether. However, this grounded hot air balloon event has a different kind of appeal. This type of event is known as a “balloon glow.”

“Essentially, these things are sevenstory-tall light bulbs,” Clifton said.

One of the popular features of Spooktacular and the balloons is that at each station children will have the opportunity to get Halloween candy.

“We have candy at every balloon,” said Derek Standinski, event coordinator at Salt River Fields. “Children are encouraged to bring trick-or-treat bags and go from hot-air balloon to hot-air balloon to collect candy.”

Clifton promised that kids should have something extra to get excited about.

“We’ve extremely upped the ante as far the amount of candy we have,” Clifton said, “I think we have almost double the candy from years past.”

Patrons will also have a chance to play with animals, buy merchandise and maybe adopt animals from Waggin’ Wheels, a division of the Arizona Human Society.

“The whole concept is, ‘Let’s go out to events or areas that may not have homeless pets up for adoption and bring them to the people,’” said Bretta Nelson, the society’s public relations manager.

To fit in with the crowd, Waggin’ Wheels will join the Spooktacular theme.

“Our pets will be decked out in Halloween bandanas and things like that,” Nelson said.

The Spooktacular’s haunted attractions come from two different sources.

The haunted house is set up and run by AZ Scream Par. Meanwhile, a group not normally known for being scary operates the spook trail.

“We partner with Saguaro High School. They have students from their choir program come out and do some acting for us along the spook trail,” Standinski said.

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Touch-A-Truck is a family-friendly event that offers children a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of machinery and to meet the people who move, protect and serve the Valley communities.

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By Tracy House They may be best known for their cookies, but there is more to Girl Scouts than the annual fundraiser.

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Iannone is the leader for two troops: a Cadettes’ troop with her oldest daughter, Brianna, 12, and a Junior troop with Bailey, 9. Girl Scouts are grade appropriate: Daisies are kindergarten and first; Brownies are second and third; Juniors are fourth and fifth; and Cadettes are sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

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INFO: (480) 789-1918 or http:// actoneyouththeater.org/shows.html Activities range from traditional fair games to concerts by performers of many genres of music.

6 “Seussical the Musical” Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and WHEN: Through Sun., Nov. 2; Stephen Flaherty have brought to life Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 pasta vixen cents speaking all of Dr. Seuss favorite characters and p.m.financially to 9 p.m.; Fridaysmomfrom 12 p.m. to 10 a little boy with a big imagination, Jojo. p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, through Sun., Nov. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

2; at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and WHERE: Arizona State Fair, 1826 W. 2 p.m. Sundays McDowell Rd., Phoenix WHERE: Stagebrush Theatre, 7020 E. COST: $5 to $10 Second St., Scottsdale INFO: www.azstatefair.com photo page events calendar recipe corner COST: $12 to $17 INFO: (480) 330-5918 or “Walking with Dinosaurs: 2 www.greasepaint.org The Arena Spectacular” The show depicts dinosaurs’ evolution as scenes of the interactions between 7 Wild Western Festival The festival will feature music, prehistoric animals are portrayed. hearsay meet your neighbor law talk gunfights and stunt shows, as well as a WHEN: Wed., Nov. 19, through Sun., chili cook-off, fun and games for kids.

Nov. 23, matinee and evening shows WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, through Sun., Oct. WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jefferson St., Phoenix WHERE: Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. COST: $41.50 to $79.50 59th Ave., Glendale INFO: (800) 745-3000 or COST: $5 to $10 www.usairwayscenter.com biz box looking back INFO: (623) 521-3856 or www.wildwesternfestival.com Balloon Spooktacular 3 More than 20 hot air balloons will be on display and candy will be 8 Scottsdale Fall Festival Take a trip through the haunted passed out to trick-or-treaters. forest, win candy at the game WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, and Sat., Oct. 25, booths, and/or enter one of the from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. many competitions for costumes and WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking decorating pumpkins.

Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

COST: $5 to $10 WHERE: South Eldorado Ball Field, INFO: (480) 270-5000 or 1909 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale http://srfballoonfestivals.com COST: Free INFO: (480) 312-0217 or Schnepf Farms Pumpkin 4 www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/fallfest and Chili Party Go on a hayride, navigate the 4-acre corn maze and roast some 9 Festival of the Superstitions The weekend festival for the family marshmallows over the bonfire. includes vendors, food booths, beer WHEN: Through Sun., Nov. 2; garden, entertainment and a car show.

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Songs from the beloved film accompany fun new songs to bring a fresh telling of the story to a new generation of kids and families.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 17, and Sat., Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 19, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale, 8250 E. Rose Ln., Scottsdale COST: $5 to $7

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As you are preparing your Thanksgiving feast and creating the list of items that you are thankful for, add this: You can celebrate your Thanksgiving feast and enjoy knowing that you didn’t spend a fortune. Check out my simple tips for creating a budget “thankful” Thanksgiving below.

Reuse! Instead of buying disposable plates, napkins, tablecloths or utensils, use what you have on hand. Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience.

Free Turkey! Many of the grocery stores will run promotions to either get a free turkey or a nice percentage off. You may be required to spend a certain amount of money to get the promotion, but if you look for store deals and photo page

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Shopping List! Make your grocery list before you go to the store to make sure you only buy the items that you need. Match up the items that you plan to buy with store sales and coupons so you don’t overspend.

DIY! Use items from nature, such as leaves, pinecones, twigs and pumpkins to make your own festive Thanksgiving decorations.

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cones in a large vase and add some fresh cinnamon sticks to create a festive decorative piece. Or try the traditional kid’s craft of a handprint turkey to create a family-friendly activity.

Potluck! Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Involve your dinner guests and ask them to bring their favorite dish, dessert or drink. Not only will this help to cut down on your cost, but it also allows guests to share their own specialties.

Consolidate Heat! Heat items up together in the oven after the turkey is done and have everything done at the same time, in less time.

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Crowds kept to the shade on this warm and sunny Brazilian Day. 9. Sophia Isabella Rodriguez proudly sports her Carnival mask. 10. Kary Matthiessen prepares to transform Jennifer Ring with a colorful paint makeover. 11. Jacob Hine uses his own feline persona as inspiration for his looking back artistic endeavor.

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Girl Scouts since kindergarten and has continued her friendships into thing two weeks in a row.” She said the middle school. If it hadn’t been for girls have completed obstacle courses, Girls Scouts, Iannone said, she might visited animal shelters, tubed on the never had known how gifted Brianna Salt River and created arts and crafts. is at leadership. “She can move the Whether it’s cleaning up after world because she can control a room bunnies at a shelter, leading the of kindergartners.” younger girls in meetings or teaching As for building skills, Iannone said, about recycling, “There are things character building you’d like to try... is a central theme but you might not of the Girl Scouts. make the time to “The girls want do it, but when to do the service. you’re in Girl They love to do Scouts you have a the service. They dedicated hour to want to be part try some of these of it and they’re things that you excited they The girls get their cookie orders ready for wouldn’t have gone neighborhood delivery. can help in the and done. That’s community however they can.” one of my big things, you never know For Iannone, two of the most what you’re going to be good at unless important aspects for her girls have you to try it. been the long-lasting friendships “That’s what I love so much about that they’ve made and exposing them it,” Iannone continued. “Not only the to activities and opportunities they sisterhood that happens, but they’re never would have tried had they not trying so many things and building been in Girl Scouts. skills that they may not have made the She said that Brianna has been in time to try or do.”

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’m married―twenty years. I’m actually happily married. So, the other day my wife walked by, as I was commenting on the garbage overflowing. She was walking out to the pool, in full swimming attire, and I was distracted for a moment.

I just stared at her as she walked to the back door. The problem is that I was mid-sentence, commenting on the overflowing garbage that I was about to take out, and I said, “Man, that’s an awful lot of junk jammed into a little space.” I am, of course, referring to the garbage, but my wife turns around, and I’m looking right at her. Ever been misunderstood?

I’m a preacher. No, it’s true. One thing I’ve noticed is that the Bible is often misunderstood. For instance, as a young man I was told that to be a Christian you couldn’t drink, smoke, have tattoos, or cuss. That’s not actually in the Bible. Good thing too, because by the seventh grade, I could cuss as good as any baby-booming sailor. I was going to church, but by man’s definition I wasn’t a Christian. If I stopped cussing, then I might be back in?

Paul teaches us in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that to be a follower of Christ―a Christian―I must believe in Christ as the only son of God, who died for my sins; Christ has rendered my sins of no consequence. It’s not about what I do, but about what I believe. Paul says in Romans 7 that he keeps doing what he doesn’t want to do. Sin has a hold on him. And then he goes on to say that it isn’t him that does it, but sin living in him. What? Paul is sinning? That’s what it says, and while writing this no less! Christ has created this new scenario, so that even when I do sin, I didn’t do it; it’s the sin living in me that did it. My wife says, “Who left this kitchen such a mess?” And I say, “Not me. It was sin living in me.”

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God did not. And as you can see, neither did the Bible. And while man may condemn me for not hitting “the bar,” Paul writes in Romans 8:1 that “there is therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ.” This means I’m innocent, not by my own effort, but instead, by Christ, who lived perfect for me, and then gives that perfection to me by faith in Him. Satan doesn’t like the Gospel. He wants you to believe that the Bible isn’t relevant anymore, or that it’s boring, or that it’s not accurate. If he can get you to misunderstand the Gospel, even just a little, he can keep you in prison. It’s how he deceived Eve. He said “Did God really say…?

God’s holding out on you; eat this if you want to become like Him.” And he’s saying the same stuff today. “Is the Bible really truth?”

Yes. Misunderstanding the Bible has too many people believing that the church fundamentally rejects their lifestyle, their decisions, or their past. But this isn’t what the Bible says. If church is only for the perfect, then none of us get to go. God sent Jesus for the sinner, not the saint.

While man rejected a woman caught in the act of adultery, Jesus did not; He accepted her and forgave her.

Jesus has a different message about Christianity. He died for the sinner.

For this reason, I gladly raise my hand and say, “I was a sinner.” God loves and accepts you―He created you.

And this was the plan all along. You see, when I stop letting sin separate me from God in my mind, then, and only then, do I become empowered to live for Christ. Why? Because sin loses its hold on me. Receive God’s grace today. Jesus died for you. When you come to church, just be U―the U that Jesus died for.

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Chocolate chip cookies may be America’s favorite treat for most of the year, but they’re going to have to move over this month—or at least share the stage—with the real star in November, the pumpkin cookie. Ultra moist, simple to make and so wonderful to give as gifts, the pumpkin cookie is the treat, at least in my family, that everyone looks forward to in the fall.

I’ve shared with you my two favorite recipes. The first one makes whipping up a batch of these pumpkin delights

super easy because a box of yellow cake mix eliminates a few extra steps.

The second recipe adds the beloved chocolate bits into a rich pumpkin batter.

The secret to the moistest cookies ever is to let the cookies cool a bit, and then immediately put them in an airtight container. Enjoy a beautiful platter of pumpkin cookies or give them as scrumptious gifts from your kitchen! Let the holiday season officially begin!

Pumpkin Cake Cookies 1 (15 oz.) canned pure pumpkin (Not pumpkin pie mix) 1 egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon) 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional Vanilla or cream cheese frosting, optional

In a large bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add in dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Ice with vanilla or cream cheese frosting if desired. Store in airtight container.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (Semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus 4 teaspoons water, mixed together until smooth

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. With an electric mixer, blend pumpkin, sugar, oil,

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egg and vanilla until well combined and smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until well blended. Add chocolate chips and mix to combine.

Drop mixture onto baking sheet a heaping teaspoonful at a time. For larger cookies, drop more dough.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once out of the oven, while cookies are still warm, brush glaze over top. Store in airtight container.

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One of the first things my husband pickles. The appetizer was filling enough and I noticed about O.H.S.O. Eatery for two to share. The IPA mustard was and Distillery in Scottsdale is that the slightly grainy in texture with just a bicycle culture at its Arcadia location hint of sweet. Because I enjoy more carried over to this new establishment, substantial mustard, this version was which opened in May. very appealing to me.

For my main entrée, I You simply can’t miss chose the grilled chicken the bar centerpiece, a ($14). Much to my whimsical giant orange surprise, it came with bike that was built by several O.H.S.O. staff The blackened salmon tacos two generously sized grilled chicken breasts members. Several giant and grilled chicken had an set atop a savory pile of gothic-inspired bike excellent combination of couscous and quinoa. chain chandeliers adorn flavors and textures. the restaurant that also features hand- It was served with asparagus and laid floors, tables and bars made by the rosemary jus. The flavors worked all the way around with this dish. I also surprisingly clever and handy staff.

The food is just as memorable. appreciated that O.H.S.O. knows how To begin, we ordered the pretzel to properly cook asparagus that is board ($10) because it had a unique tender and not rubbery.

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The pretzel board appetizer featured an IPA mustard that was slightly grainy in texture with just a hint of sweet.

guacamole, roasted salsa and several flour tortillas. The salmon was cubed and blackened. It visually almost tricked us into thinking it was chicken.

But the salmon was soft and flakey and didn’t impart too much of a Cajunflavor profile, saving the true flavor of the salmon so it shone through when eaten with tortillas.

O.H.S.O. offers a beer brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and a backyard barbecue from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. The latter includes barbecue brisket, pulled pork, chicken, succotash, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and a biscuit for $15.

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He Sting and The Grateful later picked up Dead. the saxophone This time around, and became Marsalis will be a celebrated taking a musical musician. path less-traveled Besides his solo during “Marsalis work, Marsalis Well-Tempered: An spent several Evening with Branford years as part of Marsalis Featuring the Sting’s studio and Chamber Orchestra of live bands, was Philadelphia” at 7:30 musical director p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at for “The Tonight the Scottsdale Center Show with Jay for the Performing Leno” in the early Arts. The show will 1990s, co-starred feature music from the in Spike Lee’s Baroque period.

“School “The music will all Grammy Award-winning saxophonist film, be selections from the and Tony Award-nominated composer Daze” and heads Branford Marsalis will perform an up the Branford 18th century,” Marsalis evening of Baroque masterpieces Marsalis Quartet. noted.

Sunday, Oct. 19.

In collaborating Music performed during “Marsalis Well-Tempered” will with various musicians over the years, include works by Francois Couperin, Marsalis has grown.

“You learn a lot of things that you Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Tomaso Albinoni and can use to make your music better,” he explained. others.

“In jazz, we tend to play a lot of “The whole idea of it was that it is supposed to be a concert of Baroque solos and, as a young man, the solos music and Baroque music was pretty were quite long. When I played with much over by the start of the early Sting’s band, suddenly I had to play years of the 19th century,” Marsalis these short solos and they needed to be short, but effective. After doing said. that for a year and a half and coming back and playing jazz, I found that my Longtime Musician The saxophonist and jazz musician’s solos had more intensity and I got to earliest musical recollection was the the point much quicker. That was an unintended consequence.” song, “Working in the Coal Mine.”

This is a return visit for Marsalis, “I would sing it as a young lad, repeatedly,” recalled Marsalis. “My who enjoys performing—and being mom used to crack up; she would active—in the Valley. When asked what he likes about this area, he make me sing it over and over.”

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called The Nash, which is my brother, Lewis Nash, a great Phoenix drummer who lives in New York and played in my band for a little while. I like his spot. I like hanging out there.”

Nash is a brother in jazz music and not of blood relation to the musically talented Marsalis family, who hails from New Orleans. His musical family includes father, Ellis, and brothers, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis.

Although jazz is in his blood, the construction and appeal of Baroque music is one that Marsalis appreciates. “I think that in the long run, it develops a certain level of curiosity and changes the way that you hear things,” Marsalis finished.

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Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare This bone-chilling experience combines the most advanced haunted house technology featured in three different haunted attractions. meet your neighbor WHEN: Through Sat., Nov. 1; Thursdays and Sundays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

WHERE: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: Starts at $25 INFO: www.frightened.com Audie Blaylock and Redline See the Grammy Award-nominated Audie Blaylock and his band, Redline, as they bring bluegrass to Scottsdale.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Cattle Track Arts Compound Theater, 6105 N. Cattle Track Rd., Scottsdale COST: $15 to $20 INFO: (718) 374-1086 or www.brownpapertickets.com Arizona Taco Festival More than 50 restaurants serve $2 tacos.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 18, and Sun., Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $12 to $100 INFO: www.saltriverfields.com/events. aspx The Legends of Country Music The Legends of Country Music Dinner Show spotlights country music’s legendary entertainers and their biggest hits.

WHEN: Sun., Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m. (dinner) and 7 p.m. (showtime) WHERE: The Venue Scottsdale, 7117 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale COST: $75

INFO: (480) 945-5551 or www.thevenuescottsdale.com “Solid State: Shona Sculpture” Among the most well-known art movements in Africa, Shona Sculpture is the stunning representation of the narrative history of people.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: (480) 941-8500 or www.bonnerdavid.com Newcomers Club of Scottsdale: Luncheon Presentation by Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 23, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Pinnacle Peak Country Club, 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale COST: $25 INFO: (480) 990-1976 Arizona Jewish Cultural Festival Music, vendors of arts, crafts and food, history presentations and a kids’ zone are featured during the Arizona Jewish Cultural Festival.

WHEN: Fri., Oct, 24, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sun., Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Pavilions, south parking lot, Indian Bend Road, between the Loop 101 Freeway and Pima Road COST: Free INFO: (602) 410-4942 or www.AZJewishFestival.com

or-treaters. There will be music, food and beverage, a kids’ zone, petting zoo, costume contest, vendor market, tethered balloon rides, a haunted house, fireworks and more.

WHEN: Fri., Oct. 24, and Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale COST: $5 to $10 INFO: www.saltriverfields.com/events. aspx Live at the Quarter: Future Loves Past This group will bring an electric indie/ rock sound to the stage.

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com Author Charlie Lovett Charlie Lovett will talk about and sign copies of his book, “First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love and Jane Austen.”

WHEN: Sun., Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Poisoned Pen, 4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., Suite 101, Scottsdale COST: Charge for books INFO: (480) 947-2974 or www.poisonedpen.com “Paint on Paint” “Paint on Paint” features new works by Francis Livingston and Robert LaDuke, both of whom have a unique style of blending and layering oil paint.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Bonner David Galleries, 7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale COST: Free

Salt River Fields Balloon Spooktacular More than 20 hot air balloons will be on display and organizers will pass out over 2,000 pounds of candy to trick-

INFO: (480) 941-8500 or www.bonnerdavid.com Royal Ballet of Cambodia Renowned for its graceful hand gestures and stunning costumes, the Royal Ballet of Cambodia has been recognized by UNESCO for carrying on the 1,000-year-old Khmer classical dance style.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $25 to $59 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org Live at the Quarter: Crown Kings The band will perform hits from the 1970s through today.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com Savasa-Nidra: The Yoga Spa for Your Soul This soothing workshop combines aromatherapy, crystal singing bowl sound healing and a themed Yoga Nidra meditation.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 7, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Anahata Yoga, 10565 N. 114th St., Suite 110, Scottsdale COST: $17 to $20 INFO: www.ana-ha-ta.com Seasons of Broadway Backed by a full band, original stars from “Rent,” “Wicked,” “Glee,” “In the Heights,” “Aida” and “Godspell”

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WHERE: Anahata Yoga, 10565 N. 114th St., Suite 110, Scottsdale COST: $17 to $20 INFO: www.ana-ha-ta.com Live at the Quarter: Apple If you love The Beatles, you’ll love this group’s rendition of their hits, complete with the classic style.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com Cooks and Corks This fall, the Valley’s top culinary stars will be cooking under a glittery sky at

Cooks and Corks, a one-night-only, self-guided outdoor culinary tasting event spotlighting Arizona’s top local chefs and a world-class collection of winemakers.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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perform an evening of classic pop, rock and jazz hit songs from iconic Broadway shows.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale COST: $35 to $69 INFO: (480) 499-8587 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Live at the Quarter: Shallow Water This hybrid rock group will captivate the audience with its alternative-, punk- and modern-rock sound.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and the Greenway-Hayden Loop, Scottsdale COST: Free INFO: www.scottsdalequarter.com Brad Garrett Brad Garrett earned three Emmy Awards playing Ray Romano’s big brother, Robert, on the CBS series “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, at 8 p.m.

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Scottsdale Dental Practice Stresses Preventative Care, Education financially speaking

Dr. Korinne Grieger, DDS, strives to stand out. She’s a graduate of a prestigious dental program and a hands-on professional who has spent half her lifetime either as a dentist or an assistant. Her practice, Kor Smiles at McCormick Dental in Scottsdale, stands out for its thoroughness, attention to patients, advanced technology and mission to educate patients about their care—especially those who might be a little afraid of a visit to the dentist.

From specialty treatments to general care, needle-phobes to children, Grieger tries to cater to anyone needing dental treatment—and she tries to make it (relatively) painless.

As a young teen Grieger longed for braces, which her parents eventually saved up for by the time she was 16.

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While a patient in a local orthodontist’s office, she asked what it took to help them out. After completing dental assisting training and returning to work there, she decided what she really wanted was to run her own dental practice.

Grieger was accepted and graduated from the prestigious University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, where she received ample cutting-edge, hands-on training. She went to work at McCormick Dental, and when its previous owner was looking to sell she took over the practice.

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treatments, Grieger says she wants to develop a relationship with patients so they can trust her recommendations.

“Too many patients go in and out; the dentist sees them for two minutes.

We take the time to give them every bit of information. We don’t really miss anything,” she said. She uses video aids and more to help educate patients.

Rather than specialize in only a limited number of dental issues and treatments, Grieger does most procedures.

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emergencies and if they come in and meet me for the first time and I’m sending them off, it’s tough,” she said.

Another thing that Grieger said she feels sets Kor Smiles apart from many other dentists’ offices is the technology available to—everything from 3-D imaging to painless injections assists Grieger and her team in making treatment efficient and accurate, but also easier on patients.

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Since the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1991, it has strived to help educate visitors about the natural beauty of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

To ensure that this area will be sustained for future generations, the conservancy is committed to education, research, partnerships, advocacy and safe and respectful access to the region.

By learning about the history of the preserve and understanding its significance, patrons are able to enjoy their visits to the area even more.

To further that mission, the Victory Road Leadership Conference on Jan. 14 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is donating a portion of the proceeds from the event to the conservancy.

Speakers at the event include Merril Hoge, former NFL star and ESPN analyst; Alison Levine, team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition; Kirk Lippold, commander of the USS Cole; Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean; Chris Waddell, the first paraplegic to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro; Eric Kapitulik, founder of “The Program” and U.S. Marine special operations officer; Jack Andraka, an inventor and scientist and the youngest nominee for the Nobel Prize; and Pat Williams, an NBA Hall of Famer and vice president of the Orlando Magic.

Edward Phillips, director of development and communications for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in Scottsdale, said the speakers will all address the event’s theme of “Breaking Boundaries Beyond Expectations.”

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leaders and groundbreaking innovators who have made profound, amazing leaps, often facing great adversity, while building a winning culture with the hopes of cultivating new leaders,” Phillips said.

He is confident that the speakers sharing their personal experiences will help to empower those in attendance.

As a beneficiary of the event, Phillips said the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy champions the sustainability of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve—the largest urban preserve in the United States—for the benefit of current and future generations.

“The conservancy, through their more the 600 volunteer stewards, connect the community to the 30,000acre preserve through education, research, advocacy, partnerships and safe, respectful access,” he said.

Phillips said he is looking forward to the Victory Road Leadership Conference, which he said will be sure to be “one amazing day.”

“The conference will bring together an eager community of energetic, passionate and highly motivated men and women to immerse and engage with world-changing messages.”

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“I’m licensed for five residents, and I plan to offer a multitude of potential services,” said Noble, a family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years’ experience who now owns and manages Noble Haven, There are no longterm contracts or commitments required of the families that place loved ones with Noble Haven, which offers hourly, daily, weekly and monthly plans.

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Beautiful custom home. Elegant formal living & dining rooms, expansive rear covered patio & pool area. Exceptional ‘’split’’ floor plan with a master suite that offers a sitting room, gas fireplace, wetbar & spacious bath. 4 more bedrooms ALL with ensuite baths. Island kitchen (open to the family room) features gas cooktop, stainless steel double ovens, warm wood cabinets & granite counter tops. Travertine flooring, stone counters in baths, plantations shutters, 3 interior gas fireplaces, built-in cabinetry,TWO powder rooms, custom window treatments & wall coverings, exterior wood burning fireplace, pool with dramatic water feature, & rear entry 3 car garage. Ultra private 3/4 acre cul-de-sac lot.

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