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February 2019 contents FEATURES 18 | Girls' Club The Valley's female golf scene is hitting the sweet spot 22 | Pro Tips Ways to boost your golf game 26 | Top 10 Scottsdale Golf Courses The fairest fairways, as determined by a panel of experts 30 | Fore a Cause Charity tournaments tee off in Scottsdale
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32 | Unbridled Enthusiasm The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show draws the best from around the world
SPOTLIGHT 16 | Meet Your Airpark Neighbor Julee Landau Shahon helps bring Violins of Hope to the Valley 35 | Fly-In Vacation Mining Inspiration: Bisbee blossoms into a Bohemian burg 39 | Shopping in the Airpark What's brewing at Scottsdale coffee shops 42 | Around the Airpark Commerce Bank of Arizona open house 43 | Remember When Western Week brings historical spirit
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Dorrance Family Foundation gives $300,000 grant to complete dorm in Mexico The Dorrance Family Foundation of Scottsdale has issued a $300,000 matching funds grant to Rancho Feliz for the construction of its new “La Hacienda Feliz” volunteer dormitory in Agua Prieta, Sonora, on the U.S.-Mexico border, 230 miles south of Phoenix. By supporting the $300,000 matching grant challenge, donors empower U.S. and Mexican volunteers to be housed together at the same time as they build homes, distribute food and care for children and seniors in the area’s slums. “Rancho Feliz is honored The Dorrance Family Foundation is investing in our vision of changing the world by changing consciousness,” said Rancho Feliz founder and president Gil Gillenwater. “In today’s political climate, we believe it is critical to foster cross-
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Scottsdale City Council approves resolution to allow new fixed-base operator at Scottsdale Airport On December 11, Scottsdale City Council unanimously approved a resolution that will clear the way for a new fixed-base operator (FBO) to open at Scottsdale Airport. The resolution, No. 11307, authorizes the assignment and termination of all previous lease agreements and replaces them with a new consolidated agreement between the City of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Jet Center Real Estate, according to a City Council Report dated December 11. The previous lease agreements are between the City of Scottsdale and Greenway Hangars/Shades and the Air Commerce Center. The lease agreement with Greenway Hangars/Shades commenced on May 27, 1977; the city entered into the lease agreement with the Air Commerce Center on July 23, 1982. Both leases had a term of 25 years plus options
for two successive 10-year periods. Upon the final expiration date of each lease, the parcels would revert back to the City of Scottsdale. Now that the resolution has been approved, assignment of the two leases will go to Scottsdale Jet Center Real Estate for the operation of a new FBO at Scottsdale Airport. Scottsdale Jet Center Real Estate will first assume the existing leases for the two parcels, and then replace those leases with an updated, combined lease that allows for redevelopment of the premises. Scottsdale Jet Center Real Estate will have a lease term of 40 years and has agreed to construct and perform improvements to operate as a full-service FBO. Phase I of the improvements includes renovations to the Air Commerce Center building and the construction of a new FBO facility hangar on the existing city-
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Customer service is most important at Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service By Sherry Jackson
Twenty-five years ago, Kerry Neier took over a small, one-bay auto service center in downtown Glendale. He ran it as a one-man shop while building his business and reputation, eventually taking over an existing tire shop in the same shopping center. Now, Kerry owns four auto service locations in the Valley (with more planned), including Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service in Scottsdale. Airpark Auto Service has been a mainstay in the community since 1985 as one of Scottsdale’s largest and most established auto repair facilities. When the previous owner was ready to sell the business, it Owner Kerry Neier is ready for business at the front counter of his Airpark Auto Service shop. was an easy transition, Kerry says. They had been friends for more than 14 years. Since taking over in March 2018, Kerry has brought his friendly and open philosophy to the business. He’s also extended hours, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., including being open on Saturday, to better service customers. It’s that commitment to provide exemplary service to all customers that is most important, Kerry says. Ongoing training is also a high priority. Every Tuesday, Kerry spends the day training service advisors on how to present themselves to customers. General managers at each location receive ongoing training to ensure Kerry’s high standards and best practices are followed. Kerry’s training practices are so good that other facilities across the U.S. send their employees to him to be trained. But even though his business is growing, Kerry says it still is very much a family-owned company with traditional values. “What sets us apart is our presentation to our customers,” Kerry says. When a customer brings in their vehicle for repair, an advisor takes before and after photos. The photos are shared with the customer so they can keep up-to-date on what’s going on with the repair. It also gives the customer peace of mind that everything is legitimate, and holds us accountable, he says. Service advisors will even let customers come out into the bay and look underneath their car and under the hood as they walk through what was done. Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service also provides a five-year, 50,000-mile warranty on all repairs. When customers come in, they are often surprised about how beautiful and clean the facilities are, Kerry says. It’s also pet-friendly, with water bowls and treats for customers to feel comfortable while they’re waiting with their furry companions. Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service also has a comfortable waiting area and free courtesy shuttle available. “We run a really great business here,” Kerry says. “I want customers to feel happy when they leave.” Kerry’s Airpark Auto Service is located at 8115 E Raintree Drive, Scottsdale. For more information, visit airparkautoservice.com or call 480-771-6497.
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Dreaming Summit Homeowners Association under new management Scottsdale-based FirstService Residential has assumed management of Dreaming Summit Homeowners Association, a community north of Litchfield Park, which is composed of 1,785 units. “Dreaming Summit’s enthusiastic board wanted to partner with a management company that prioritized education and could help them optimize their finances,” said Jennifer Clifford, vice president of FirstService Residential’s west Arizona region. “To assist in meeting their goals, we shared our robust training resources, provided preferred banking rates and helped them maximize their reserves in a short period of time.” The Dreaming Summit community includes four gated areas, over 35 different floor plans and recreational options on 80 acres of parks and landscape common areas. “Our team is excited to move forward with this partnership and continue to assist Dreaming Summit in further enhancing their community,” Clifford said.
Scottsdale attorney sentenced to prison for fraud Scott Allan Maasen, a prominent Scottsdalebased attorney, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for bankruptcy fraud, after he pleaded guilty to on one count of concealment of assets in bankruptcy. He was also ordered to pay nearly $1.4 million in restitution to the United States Small Business Administration. When Maasen stopped making payments on a $1.5 million loan from the Small Business Administration, he filed for bankruptcy in 2009. Maasen admitted during his plea that he purchased a $90,000 engagement ring while his bankruptcy was still pending. The ring purchase was done in his father’s name, to make it appear as though his father was the one who made the purchase. Maasen did not disclose the purchase of the ring, even though he was obligated to do so in his bankruptcy proceedings. Maasen’s 18-month sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. …continues on page 14
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Waste Management Phoenix Open receives multiple awards from PGA Tour The Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) was named the 2018 “Tournament of the Year” by the PGA Tour on December 6 at the Tournament Meeting. This is the third time the WMPO has held this title in the past five years. “On behalf of the PGA Tour, I am pleased to congratulate the Waste Management Phoenix Open for these special recognitions,” said PGA Tour Chief Tournaments and Competitions Officer Andy Padzer. “The Thunderbirds and Waste Management worked tirelessly to continue and raise the bar across all facets of the event, and the fans responded. With the Tour’s renewed focus on the fan experience onsite at Tour events, we are excited to recognize the Waste Management Phoenix Open on its efforts to improve and innovate the experience at PGA Tour events.” The 2018 WMPO received record social media engagement, charitable impact and attendance with a weekly total of 720,000 attendees, which is over 60,000 more attendees than 2017. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the
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The Waste Management Phoenix Open recently won multiple awards from the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour for our commitment to our fans, sponsors and communities,” said Carlos Sugich, 2018 WMPO Tournament Chairman. The WM Phoenix Open also received the “Most Fan-First Event” Award, which is a new addition to the PGA Tour awards.
R Entertainment names Bryan Sperber new president Special events company R Entertainment appointed Bryan R. Sperber as its president on December 1. Sperber was formerly the president of ISM Raceway for 16 years, and is a well-known leader in the motor sports industry. R Entertainment’s variety of events from multi-day festivals and concerts to lifestyle events has been gaining it national strategic partners and attention in the Valley. “Experimental events like those by R Entertainment are gaining major attention, and this is an amazing time to join this remarkable team,” Sperber said. “The company is recognized for creating concert and culinary spectacles that mix interactive elements that patrons can make on their own.” Sperber ’s 20 years of experience in leadership roles led his to tenure at Phoenix International Raceway, now ISM Raceway, where he oversaw the venue’s transformation through $300 million in capital improvements. Kerry Dunne, partner and cofounder of R Entertainment, said,
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Former ISM Raceway president Bryan R. Sperber has been named president of R Entertainment.
“Bryan’s track record of business development and creativity is a rare mix and a great fi t for the next phase of R Entertainment.”
The open received the award for its effectiveness in providing fans with various amenities. The 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be held at TPC Scottsdale from January 28 to February 3. For more information, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
Two new artists added to Royse Contemporary roster Royse Contemporary has added multimedia artist Cherie Buck-Hutchinson and oil painter Cam DeCaussin to its roster of artists featured in their gallery for their 2019 season. Buck-Hutchinson, a traditionally trained, Phoenix-based artist, creates mixed media through manipulating digitally composited photos that are meant to comment on contemporary issues. She often exhibits her theme of a lack of female representation in the roles of religious leadership. DeCaussin, also a traditionally trained artist and adjunct faculty at Arizona State University and Estrella Mountain Community College, uses his oil painting skills to capture detailed energy and mystery within his artworks, according to viewers. He cites painter Edward Hopper and photographer Gregory Crewdson as influences. Both artists will be added to the diverse roster of artists who work in different mediums, and will be afforded services from Royse Contemporary through public relations and exhibitions. For more information, visit roysecontemporary.com.
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ulee Landau Shahon was never supposed to be a Scottsdale resident, let alone one of its most inspiring leaders. “I grew up in Detroit and worked in merchandising and marketing before moving to New York to work for Transworld Entertainment, which back then had 1,100-plus music and video stores nationwide,” Landau Shahon says. “By early 2001, I saw that the digital evolution was coming and decided to make a change.” But when Landau Shahon moved back to her native Detroit to begin the research and interview process, it snowed. And snowed. “After weeks being stuck under 18 inches of snow, my parents offered to let me stay with them at their winter home in Scottsdale while I virtually interviewed for opportunities nationwide,” Landau Shahon says. She fell in love with Scottsdale, so much so that she purchased a house, thinking it would be a winter vacation home. By September 2001, she had a major opportunity with a company out of Washington, D.C. Her flight to D.C. was scheduled for September 12. “And then on September 11, 2001, friends from the East Coast woke me up, telling me to get up and turn on the TV,” says Landau Shahon, who
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Julie Landau Shahon will receive the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix’s Medal of Honor in March. (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
did so, just as a plane crashed into the Pentagon and the south World Trade Center Tower collapsed. Life changed in an instant – as it did for everyone that day – for Landau Shahon. “I decided to make my home in Scottsdale, near my family,” says Landau Shahon, who got into real estate and began volunteering at the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix to meet new people (not to mention eventual husband Robert Shahon) and give back to the community. But her initial part-time volunteer effort blossomed into something much more. Over the past 18 years, Landau Shahon – who will receive the Federation’s Medal of Honor in March – has taken on many leadership roles within the organization, including local campaign chair and women’s philanthropy chair, as well as serving in a national capacity on the Jewish Federation of North America’s Women’s Philanthropy board, for which she is currently serving a second term. It was during a Jewish Federation event in 2016 that she met global philanthropist and speaker
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for the Performing Arts will host Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra. Opening concert with Grammy-award winning violinist Gil Shaham at 8 p.m. (ticketed event). February 26 through March 24, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host a free Violins of Hope Exhibition with docent-led tours. On March 19, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host a Violins of Hope Tribute Concert featuring the Red
Rocks Music Festival String Orchestra honoring Holocaust survivors and those who perished (ticketed event). On March 23 and 24, the Arizona Science Center Planetarium will host Chinese-American violinist Xiang Gao as he gives an exclusive preview of a multimedia production based on stories of the Shanghai Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. For a full list of events, or to buy tickets, visit violinsofhopephoenix.com.
Jane Weitzman. During a dinner party, as guests discussed ways to expand the organization’s reach as well as promote more inclusion and acceptance across Arizona, Weitzman brought up Violins of Hope, which was at the time touring through Cleveland. “Through concerts, exhibitions, lectures and more, Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust,”
Landau Shahon says, noting there are 60 violins restored from the actual Holocaust that make up the collection itself. “Today these instruments serve not only as powerful reminders of an unimaginable experience but also reinforce lessons of tolerance, inclusion and diversity.” Landau Shahon sprang into action. For the past three years, she along with co-chair Rachel Hoffer, as well as the Jewish Federation, have fundraised and
partnered with organizations to bring Violin of Hope to Arizona. “This incredible program will be the largest collaborative project ever undertaken in Greater Phoenix,” Landau Shaon says, “with Jewish and non-Jewish community organizations partnering in celebrating music, education, history and culture.” For Landau Shahon, it’s truly coming full circle in her adopted home of Scottsdale.
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With a thriving program and a professional tournament in Scottsdale, the Valley’s female golf scene is hitting the sweet spot By Keridwen Cornelius / Photos by Pablo Robles
hen Cori Matheson was a young girl, golfers were stereotyped as gray-haired businessmen who smoked stogies between shots. So when the 12-year-old told her dad she wanted to play golf, he was shocked. He’d taken her out on the course several times, but she’d always just ridden in the cart. It never occurred to him a girl would want to pick up a club. Matheson took her first lesson with Kathy Knadler, then-director of Girls Golf of Phoenix. She began participating in Girls Golf events and watched Knadler inspire young girls to pursue the sport. “I just got hooked,” says Matheson, now 35. “I said, ‘Kathy, you have the best job ever. I can’t wait [to do it]. One day, call me.’ And about 20 years later she called me and said, ‘Are you ready to take my job?’” Today, Matheson directs the nonprofit, inspiring a new generation of 3- to 18-yearolds through welcoming tournaments and guided practices. Since its founding in 1989, the organization has gained two major sponsors, changed its name to LPGA USGA Girls Golf, and expanded to
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Professional golfers Whitney Hickman (left) and Cheyenne Woods (right) flank Cori Matheson, director of Girls Golf of Phoenix.
more than 500 independently managed sites around the world. It’s a sign of the changing face of golf. In some ways, golf is in the rough, with memberships declining and courses going to the weeds worldwide. Yet between 2011 and 2016, junior golf participation rose 20
percent, and a record-high 33 percent of those players are girls, according to the 2016 U.S. Golf Economy Report. From junior clinics to scholarshipsupported college teams to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), the golf scene for girls and women is “really strong.
Cori Matheson leads a group of girl golfers in exercise.
I would say in the last couple of years it’s gotten even stronger,” says Bronte Law, an English LPGA tour pro who recently moved to Scottsdale. As for the LPGA tour, Law adds, “I would say it’s probably at its peak right now.” Matheson has a theory about the upswing in girls’ golf. In the 1990s, the nation was gripped by Tiger Woods fever. Suddenly, golf became super-cool among a diverse population, including girls and people of color. A new generation picked up the game. They put their clubs aside while they had babies, but now that their kids are older, they’re introducing them to the sport and playing alongside them. “They’re coming back because they loved it, because of what the game of golf did for them,” Matheson says. Golf sculpts certain characteristics that are unique to the sport. “The difference with golf is it’s an individual sport,” Matheson says. “So you’re relying on yourself, you’re having to build your own game and you’re competing against just the course. That’s what we try to teach the girls is they’re not competing against the other girls. They’re
Professional golfer Whitney Hickman gives pointers to 5-year-old Madison Morgan.
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trying to do the best they can do.” Golf has a strong culture of integrity, Matheson adds. If you flub a shot while no one is looking or accidentally sign an incorrect scorecard, it is your responsibility to call yourself out and accept the consequences. Similarly, Law says, “there’s a certain etiquette in golf that I think is really valuable, whether you choose to be a golfer or want to go into business.” Considerateness is key: You must pay close attention to your fellow players to ensure you do not move, make noise, or stand behind them while they’re hitting. You must rake the sand traps and repair divots and ball marks to ensure the course is fair for everyone playing behind you. If you’re competing seriously, golf also requires perseverance, intermittent focus akin to mindfulness, and unwavering positivity in the wake of inevitable disaster. But for most golfers, the biggest benefit is social. “[The girls’]
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favorite thing about it is that they get to do it with friends,” Matheson says. “And honestly I’ve had parents tell me the only time they get to spend with their daughter without her being on her phone or her iPad is when they’re on the golf course. It’s a game that all ages can play together and build relationships.” The family atmosphere extends beyond the nuclear family. March 19-24, the Bank of Hope Founders Cup – Arizona’s only LPGA tournament – will be played at Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Scottsdale. This special event celebrates the 13 women who started the LPGA in 1950, so there’s a multigenerational, communal feel in the air. “We try to make it as inviting as possible,” tournament director Scott Wood says. “Our athletes are some of the most approachable in sport. We consider ourselves an LPGA family, and [this is] the ultimate family golf experience.” Part of the proceeds go toward LPGA USGA Girls Golf, so the girls get to tend the flagsticks on the last day, high-five the players and sometimes go inside the ropes and walk alongside them. The three remaining LPGA founders – one of whom lives in Goodyear – even come out to talk with the pros and young girls. “They really are some of the most motivating and inspirational women I’ve ever been around,” Wood says. So if you’re worried golf is too elitist or difficult or maledominated, “don’t hide your child from that opportunity,” Matheson says. “You don’t have to be an expert. They don’t need equipment. They don’t even need to know what to wear. That’s what I think girls’ golf is really good at. Parents are really welcoming, and our family is really welcoming. Just go do it.” For more information, visit girlsgolfofphoenix.org and lpgafounderscup.com.
Ways to boost your golf game By Eric Newman
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ith the Waste Management Phoenix Open in town and golf season upon Scottsdale, many residents and visitors will hit the local links, both to improve their golf games and enjoy beautiful weather. For those interested in improving their skills, here are some tips from local experts:
JESSE HUGHES Director of Instruction at Topgolf Scottsdale Hughes coaches golfers of all skill levels, as well as all levels of physical ability. Scottsdale, an older-leaning demographic, has some people with lingering injuries who may be concerned about further hurting themselves. Hughes says with the right instruction, there shouldn’t be too much worry. “A lot of times people come and tell me they’re scared of injuring themselves or hurting somewhere more that’s already injured. I try to look at their strengths they do have, and sometimes we’ll just have to focus on more effort from somewhere else on the body. However, if you’re making the right swing, there shouldn’t be any worry about injuries.” He also encourages first-time players of any age or athletic ability to try the game, especially with proper instruction. It is never too late to learn. “If you come out here or to a golf course and swing a club, you’re a golfer. As a PGA professional, I swore an oath that I would try to grow the game. One of my favorite things is seeing somebody who has never swung a club before learning how to play, and then becoming regulars or people that are hooked for life. With good practice and instruction, that’s definitely possible” …continues on page 24
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Topgolf Scottsdale instructor Jesse Hughes encourages first-time players of any age or athletic ability to try the game. (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
At GOLFTEC, every aspect of a person’s swing and sway can be analyzed for improvement. (Photo courtesy GOLFTEC)
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DANE OLAH Regional Manager and Director of Golf Instruction at GOLFTEC North Scottsdale Olah says he taught over 2,000 lessons in 2017. He says the thing most people ask about is maintaining consistency. However, the game takes a lot of time to learn, and students of the game need to learn one aspect at a time before they can be efficient at all of them on a regular basis. “Consistency is the overused word from our students. They achieve that through a regular practice routine and sequential lesson structure. Some people actually get some information overload, trying to achieve too much too early. So, we try to give them piece-by-piece instruction, rather than overwhelm them right away, because then you won’t be good at any of it.” While he hears “consistency” far too much, he says a person’s sway, an important aspect of their game, can be measured quantitatively. He recommends those interested in improving come to a place like GOLFTEC where it can be fully analyzed. “Sway, or the lateral motion toward or away from the target, is such a big thing in consistency. We use motion measurement tools that are attached to people’s bodies that can measure the amount of sway. It’s got nothing to do with strength, it’s all about technique.”
DENNIS DOWNS PGA Professional with Reid West Golf Academies Downs says a lot of people struggle with getting the ball in the air when they are learning the game. He has one way to help: Swing down. “When you’re trying to learn how to get the ball in the air the first time, it’s actually pretty counter-intuitive. You hit down through the ball to get it going up. When you’re chipping or hitting an iron shot, you hit the ball first in a downward attacking angle. That’s something
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Dennis Downs, PGA Professional with Reid West Golf Academies, recommends players “swing down” if they struggle to get the ball in the air. (Photo courtesy Southwest Section PGA)
that people aren’t used to, and takes some time to understand.” Downs coaches plenty of first-time golfers. He says a good method for those trying to learn the game is to relax. Take some time learning the basics before you rush yourself onto a full course. “The first thing I tell a lot of them (first-timers) is, ‘You want to spend some time on the driving range, on the chipping and putting green before you get out on the course.’ There’s a lot of added stress, keeping up with the group in front of you or staying in front of the group behind you on your first round. Work on chipping and putting and how to get the ball in the air, because a lot of this game is backwards.”
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SCOTTSDALE GOLF COURSES Choosing the top golf courses in an area renowned for its golf can be a daunting task. Fortunately, we had some stellar help this year, in the form of three of the leading golf journalists in Arizona, along with a pair of marketing experts specializing in the local golf industry. 26 | Scottsdale Airpark News February 2019
Desert Forest Golf Club (Photo courtesy Desert Forest Golf Club)
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ur panel starts with three impartial golf writers who know the sport and the best places to play: Joe Passov, former managing editor at GOLF magazine, now co-host of Backspin the Golf Show on FOX Sports 910 John Davis, former golf reporter for Arizona Republic; now reviewer for the Arizona Golf Authority Tom Mackin, former senior editor, GOLF magazine, now contributing editor, Troon Golf & Travel Magazine To that group, we added two marketing specialists who, although they both serve clients within the golf industry, count so many on their client list that they were free to vote without playing favorites: Linda Dillenbeck, senior advisor with Global Golf Advisors and partner in The Image Group, a marketing firm serving the golf industry Jerry Rose, vice president of Communication Links, a marketing firm specializing in the golf industry
DESERT FOREST GOLF CLUB (PRIVATE)
37207 N. Mule Train Road Carefree, AZ 85377 (480) 488-4589 desertforestgolfclub.com
Joe Passov: Don’t let the town name fool you. The golf course possesses the fanged bite of a rattlesnake. Desert Forest dishes out rolling fairways that inevitably propel imperfect drives into an ornery variety of cactus and other spiky desert plants. I’m a fan because no
Whisper Rock Golf Club (Photo courtesy Whisper Rock Golf Club)
desert course so seamlessly melts into the surrounding landscape.
WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB (PRIVATE)
32002 N. Old Bridge Road Scottsdale, AZ 85266 (480) 575 8700 whisperrockgolf.com
Best course(s): Upper and Lower John Davis: Two courses, one designed by Tom Fazio and the other by Phil Mickelson and Gary Stephenson. Members include many of the tour pros residing in the Phoenix area.
TROON NORTH GOLF CLUB (PUBLIC)
10320 E. Dynamite Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (480) 585-7700 troonnorthgolf.com
Best course: Pinnacle Tom Mackin: Classic desert golf on both the Pinnacle and Monuments courses, and each have undergone renovations within the past two years making them both better than ever.
Troon North Golf Club (Photo special to Airpark News)
WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB (PUBLIC)
18200 E. Toh Vee Circle Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 (480) 836-9000 wekopa.com
Best course: Saguaro Joe Passov: Now a teenager, this 13-yearold Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw design serves up tumbling, extra-wide fairways that will let you shake off the winter rust, but parries with green complexes that will vex even the wiliest short-game wizards. The long views of Four Peaks are unforgettable, and the back-to-nature ambiance – no homes or roads interfere with play – make it special. …continues on page 28
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THE ESTANCIA CLUB (PRIVATE)
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Linda Dillenbeck: Along with its strategic and challenging layout, what Estancia serves up are dazzling views, dramatic elevation changes, natural rock formations, the sculpted fairways and lush bent-grass greens.
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37700 Desert Mountain Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (480) 595-4000 desertmountain.com
Best course: Chiricahua Joe Passov: Desert Mountain is loaded with superb Jack Nicklausdesigned golf courses, but best of the bunch is Chiricahua. Of the six championship layouts, this one features the widest fairways, fewest forced carries and most significant elevation changes, making it the most drama-filled of all. And the conditioning? Flawless.
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Boulders Golf Club (Photo courtesy Boulders Golf Club)
Desert Mountain Golf Club (Photo courtesy Desert Mountain Golf Club)
BOULDERS GOLF CLUB (PUBLIC)
34631 N. Tom Darlington Drive Carefree, Arizona 85377 (480) 488-9009 bouldersclub.com
TPC Scottsdale (Photo courtesy Dave Gilbertson)
Best course: South John Davis: Mammoth granite rock formations provide for some spectacular backdrops on the two courses. Also a popular spot with wildlife, including bobcats, rabbits, coyotes and javelina.
GRAYHAWK GOLF CLUB (PUBLIC)
8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 502-1800 grayhawkgolf.com Best course: Raptor Jerry Rose: Raptor gets all the love and it is well-deserved. However, the Talon course is sneaky good. Always in great shape and it has a super interesting collection of holes, especially on the backside. And, it has the best vibe around the clubhouse of any place in Scottsdale.
TPC SCOTTSDALE (PUBLIC)
17020 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 585-4334 tpc.com/scottsdale Greyhawk Golf Club (Photo by Greg Macafee/Cronkite News)
Best course: Stadium Tom Mackin: Overshadowed by its more high-profile sibling, the Stadium course, the Champions is enjoyable in its own right and much more affordable. Jerry Rose: No surprise here. It’s a good golf course all times of the year, but playing it as it prepares to host the Phoenix Open is a really special experience. Everyone should do it at least once.
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15636 N. Clubgate Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 922-9283 kierlandresort.com/ scottsdale-golf-resort/
Joe Passov: Neither the scenic gem, nor the supreme challenge of the courses listed above, but for pure fun, Kierland can’t be beat. To traverse its 27 holes, one
Westin Kierland Golf Club (Photo special to Airpark News)
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Charity golf tournaments tee off in Scottsdale By Airpark News Staff
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cottsdale’s numerous fairways are known for being great places to play a game of golf. But enjoying time on the greens is also a great way to pay it forward. Here are five annual charity golf tournaments in Scottsdale that swing for a great cause. Scottsdale Chorus Harmony Golf Classic When: February 24, 2019 Where: TopGolf, 9500 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale Cost: $2,500/Top of the World S p o n s o r ; $ 1 , 0 0 0 / To p N o t c h Sponsor; $300/Top Tier Sponsor; $115/golf registration; $100/Gold ‘N Golf raffle; $50/raffle ticket to win a wine-filled refrigerator; $35/ dinner only (no golf) Benefits: The Scottsdale Chorus More info: scottsdalechorus.org
The 5th Annual Tom Londen Memorial Golf Tournament takes places April 12 and 13. (Photo courtesy facebook.com/pg/LondenGolf)
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Golf-Fore-Charity When: April 1, 2019 Where: Desert Highlands Golf Club, 10040 E. Happy Valley Rd., Scottsdale; Troon Country Club, 25000 Windy Circle Dr., Scottsdale Cost: Desert Highlands Golf Club – ladies’ 9-hole scramble and putting course, $274/ player; Golf-Fore-Charity scramble, $550/golf only, $650/golf and dinner, $150/ dinner guest. Troon Country Club – Challenge Cup PRO-AM, $2,500 per player and dinner guest; PRO-AM foursome, $10,000 for dinner guests and two tickets to the Major Sponsor VIP Party
at Dominick’s Steakhouse on March 31. Benefits: Phoenix Children’s Hospital and St. Vincent de Paul More info: golf-fore-charity.org Swing Fore Special Needs When: April 11, 2019 Where: Topgolf, 9500 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale Cost: $75-$150 Benefits: ACCEL student disability services More info: accel.org 5th Annual Tom Londen Memorial Golf Tournament When: April 12 and 13, 2019 Where: Talking Stick Golf Club, 9998 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale Cost: $280/individual player; $1,120/ foursome; $1,000/hole sponsor; $1,500/ hole sponsor, contest hole; $7,500/bronze sponsor; $10,000/silver sponsor; $15,000/ gold sponsor; $1,000/custom sponsorship package Benefits: Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital More info: donate.azcancerfoundation.org/event/tom-londen-memorial-golf-tournament-and-reception/ e208709 31st Annual Memorial Skeeter McFee Golf Tournament When: April 27, 2019 Where: Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. South, Phoenix Cost: $10-$2,500 Benefits: Phoenix Squaw Peak Rotary More info: squawpeakrotary.com
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he clopping of hooves and the neighs of 2,400 majestic Arabian horses will take over WestWorld of Scottsdale in February during the 64th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. Billed as “the greatest horse show on Earth,” the bay, gray, chestnut, black and roan horses will take center stage Thursday, February 14, to Sunday, February 24. With more than 300,000 people expected to attend, it’s the largest horse show in the world. The unofficial kickoff to the Arabian horse competition season, it’s also considered to be the premier horse event, drawing people and horses from all over the world. Breeders, trainers and owners come to see the newest babies and hot new stallions and to get a feel for the competition. “A win at Scottsdale is pretty prestigious. It’s a very significant event in the equine world in general,” says Taryl O’ Shea, executive director, Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. “People will fly horses in from places like Italy and we’re expecting some big-name horses, including some from the royal families.” More than 1,000 competitions will be held over the 11 days, ranging from ranch horse riding to dressage to Western and English pleasure, horsemanship, side saddle and mounted native costume. Horses compete in six competition arenas with a
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full schedule each day. The first weekend of the event is primarily dedicated to youth competitions and the last weekend is more of the championship events including Liberty, where horses run to music. It’s the culmination of the best of the best and typically sells out,” O’Shea says. The event will cater to all and there’s plenty for nonhorse enthusiasts, too. More than 350 vendors will be in the Shopping Expo, providing everything from fine art to jewelry to clothing and of course, all things equine. Attendees can learn more about Arabian horses at one of the seminars and educational events. A behind-the-scenes barn tour will provide a sneak peek to see what it takes to get the horses ready for competition, and provide chances to meet horses and their trainers. Pony rides are available for the kids. “There’s truly something for everyone,” O’Shea says. The association will also hold a children’s art contest for kindergarten through sixth grade and an amateur photography contest. Of course, both need to feature Arabian horses.
The event brings top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world, who compete for a chance at winning.
Plenty of food options will be available from more than 50 different vendors. “Last year we introduced food truck row with lobster rolls and Chinese food and that will be back,” O’Shea says. “We try to bring in a really good selection and offer good, quality food.” But make no mistake; it’s still all about
The 64th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show takes place February 14-24.
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Since 1989, the show has been held at the horses, and competition can be fierce. arenas. Hotels, restaurants and services all WestWorld of Scottsdale and has grown Some of the horse competitions will have benefit from the annual show. Arabian horses have been popular in from 50 to more than 2,400 horses. The elimination rounds to make it to the final championship. Not only are owners and Scottsdale since the early 1950s when promi- event brings top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world, trainers hoping for the prestige who compete for a chance at of winning, but prize money SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW winning. A win at Scottsdale can be as much as $31,000. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale can mean big money in the With approximately 70 480-515-1500, scottsdaleshow.com breeding barns. percent of attendees coming Various times Thursday, February 14, to Sunday, February “The Scottsdale Arabian from outside the area, the eco24, $10 per day, with senior and military discounts. Horse Show is known as the nomic impact is huge – more mecca for the Arabian horse,” than $60 million– based on a study done several years ago, O’Shea says. nent families such as the Chaunceys, Gaineys O’Shea says. “The horse show has been so Most owners and trainers who bring horses and Wrigleys brought Arabian horses to the impactful, many people have relocated to in for the competition are here for 16 days or area for their ranches. Shows were first held the area because of the show being here longer to allow the horses to acclimate, get at the former Casa Blanca Inn and on the and some of the best breeding farms in the world are located in Scottsdale.” familiar with the grounds and practice in the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. February 2019 Scottsdale Airpark News | 33
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Mining Inspiration Bisbee blossoms into a Bohemian burg
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isbee is an old mining town turned hip and vibrant artistic community in Southern Arizona. You can wander Bisbee’s winding and steep streets as you take in mountain views, quirky shops and hotels housed inside historical buildings and see some of the city’s colorful street murals that pop up around every corner. From a ghost town to touring Bisbee’s famed Queen Mine, discover what this historical yet modern city has to offer visitors.
Old Bisbee To start your Bisbee journey, begin in the historic heart of town: Old Bisbee. Stroll
By Teresa K. Traverse by old buildings that are now filled with a variety of charming boutiques. Highlights include Optimo Custom Hatworks (optimohatworks.com), established in 1972. Here, you can purchase or just admire handcrafted hats made using old world techniques. Shop owner S. Grant Sergot posts his latest creations on his Instagram feed (instagram.com/optimohatworks), so you can see what’s in store before you head inside. Watch glass blower Rich Creek practicing his craft at Steel Creek Glass and view his cooled finished works inside. When you open the door to Bisbee Soap & Sundry (bisbeesoapandsundry.com), you can look forward to inhaling the scent of everything from cedar to creosote. All of the
company’s products are handmade on site. As you’re smelling the different options, consider checking out the proprietary blend, Bisbee Blue Soap – a combination of juniper and florals with a light musk that’s named after the famed turquoise found in Bisbee. You’ll want to explore these shops early in the day, since many of them close around 5 p.m. Brewery Gulch was notorious back in Bisbee’s mining days as a spot where miners could head to roughly 50 saloons and it still retains some of its rough charms. You can literally smell the hops as you approach Old Bisbee Brewing Company (oldbisbeebrewingcompany.com). Enjoy the brewery’s …continues on page 36 February 2019 Scottsdale Airpark News | 35
Bisbee is an old mining town turned hip and vibrant artistic community. (Photo by Chuck Feil)
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…continued from page 35 own craft beer alongside a menu of gourmet bratwurst and vegetarian chili. Another notable haunt is St. Elmo’s Bar. This dive bar was established in 1902 and may be the oldest bar in Arizona. Either way, anticipate a dark, laid-back atmosphere where you can cozy up to the bar and order a drink. Thuy’s Noodle Shop is not a place you’d expect to find in Bisbee, but you’d be glad if you did. Order a steaming bowl of pho (topped with choice of fish or beef) and spring rolls from this bustling, cozy Vietnamese shop that houses just four tables. Watch as the staff prepares your food from a lively, open kitchen. Housed inside an old gas station that has been transformed into a restaurant, Screaming Banshee Pizza (screamingbansheepizza.net) slings notable wood-fired pies. The Screaming Banshee pizza features house-made fennel sausage, mozzarella fresco, house-roasted onion and shrooms. Customers can ask for it “bloody” with red sauce or even add meatballs. Guests also have the option of building their own pizzas and calzones. Opened this past October, Bathtub Coffee (betterthanbathwater.com) is Bisbee’s newest coffee shop. And yes, there’s a real bathtub in the corner that’s Instagram-ready. The lightfilled space on Subway Street features cold and hot coffee drinks, smoothies and a food menu.
Queen Mine Tour Don your hard hat, miner’s headlamp and a bright mesh vest, and get ready to head inside Bisbee’s Queen Mine (queenminetour.com). Once the economic powerhouse
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of Bisbee and one of the world’s most productive copper mines, the Queen Mine was in business from the 1800s until 1975. Former miners lead tours. Shine your flashlight on different minerals on the wall. See original equipment that was powered via compressed air. Walk across the tracks where carts once regularly rode through. Expect the miners to sprinkle fun insideronly tidbits on tour-goers, like this one: Although miners aren’t technically supposed to remove materials from the mine, their lunchboxes aren’t checked—giving them the opportunity to take home precious stones. A few notes for visitors: Bundle up because it’s chilly inside. You must be wearing closed-toe shoes or you’ll have to borrow a pair. This tour might not be right for you if you’re claustrophobic. The open copper mine, the Lavender Pit, is worth a stop to just take in the vast size of this former copper mine. You’ll see it just off U.S. Route 80 past the Queen Mine. Head here at sunset and watch as the colors of the mine change in the sunlight.
Lowell Just past the Lavender Pit, you’ll want to turn right on Erie Street. Here’s where you’ll find a mostly abandoned ghost town, Lowell. Wander up and down this street to see scenes from the past. Take photos by a Shell station complete with vintage gas pumps, peer inside the dusty windows of an abandoned Greyhound bus and many vacant businesses including a hat shop, a Harley Davidson repair shop, karate business and even an eerie storefront full of mannequin doll pieces. If you’re searching for signs of modern
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life in Lowell, you’ll find them at the Bisbee Breakfast Club (bisbeebreakfastclub.com). This local chain started in 2005 and serves breakfast all day. Highlights include huevos rancheros topped with your choice of red or green sauce and the eggs Benedict, which are only served on Mondays.
Where to Stay Just 10 minutes from Old Bisbee, the pink bed and breakfast Calumet & Arizona Guest House (calumetaz.com) – named after a mining company and originally built for the chief clerk of said company—is a feast for the senses. Individually decorated rooms range from 150 to 500 square feet and
can feature clawfoot tubs and heirlooms of owner Joy Timber’s maternal grandmother and are decked out in period wallpaper. Guests are encouraged to wander around the home to check out the period architecture and other details (some bathroom fixtures, door hardware and woods from …continues on page 38
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…continued from page 37 Bisbee’s historical era are used throughout the home as trim, flooring, wainscoting and cabinetry) and the beautifully landscaped garden featuring lush desert flora. Included in the rate, the homecooked breakfast alone makes this place worth the money. Order off a menu and wait as the owner or one of the staff whips up an AllAmerican breakfast featuring your choice of pancakes, cereal, French toast and eggs Benedict served on a long, communal table where you can mingle with other guests. Located in the heart of downtown Bisbee, Copper Queen Hotel (copperqueen.com) touts itself as the longest continuously operating hotel in Arizona. The hotel originally opened in 1902 as a hotel for investors and dignitaries of Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company. John Wayne, Julia
All of Bisbee’s houses are on hillsides, some with stilts or platforms to prevent a downhill slide. (Photo courtesy John Acosta)
Roberts, Nancy Reagan and John McCain have stayed or visited. Guests check in at the lobby with a solid wood desk and get a real key upon check in. The Copper Queen hotel is also allegedly haunted. One of the hotel’s guests that has never checked out? Julia Lowell. Lowell was an “employee” of the hotel’s brothel and is said to have killed herself at the hotel after she confessed her
love to one of her clients and he did not return her feelings. The hotel also offers a Ghost Hunt package. The Ghost Hunt is every first and third Thursday night of the month. A trained ghost host from Old Bisbee Ghost Tours will teach how to use ghost-hunting equipment and then use your newfound skills to search for signs of paranormal activity.
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What’s brewing at Scottsdale coffee shops By Olivia Munson
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very day, Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee. For some, the day does not truly begin without a signature cup of Joe. Over the past years, coffee drinkers shifted from drinking in fast chains to enjoying the quiet atmosphere of a coffee shop. In Scottsdale, there are plenty of shops to help fit your coffee fix. Cappuccino at Echo Coffee (Photos by Miranda Cyr and Olivia Munson)
ECHO COFFEE 2902 N. 68th Street, Suite 135, Scottsdale 480-422-4081l, echocoffee.com Points of Pride: Echo Coffee has been open for eight years and owner Steve Belt prides his shop in being locally owned. Coffee is roasted in-house and pastries are made fresh. Echo Coffee is Shamrock Farm’s No. 1 organic milk consumer and hopes to downplay the use of sugar in the coffee industry. According to Belt, the experience at Echo Coffee is “incomparable” to other coffee shops. At Echo Coffee, you “get amazing [coffee] but do not get charged amazing prices.” Recommended Drink: Belt recommends their 6
oz. cappuccino – espresso with steamed whole milk, made the classic Italian way. Be sure to pair with a cranberry scone or house-made banana bread if you are in the mood for a treat.
VILLAGE COFFEE ROASTERY 8120 N. Hayden Road, Suite 104, Scottsdale 480-905-0881, villagecoffee.com Points of Pride: Opened in 1996, the Village Coffee Roastery uses the scientific method to roast their coffee unlike anyone else. The Village specializes in using Ethiopian and Indonesian coffee so consumers can drink it straight without added milks or sugars. “If you like just coffee, this is the place for you,” owner Lisa Stroud says. The Village prides itself on being the second-oldest coffee shop in the Valley and knowing all of their customers, with 80 percent being regulars. Recommended Drink: Stroud tells customers to “drink what they drink” and from there they can figure out what they enjoy at the Village. However, the Village sells more Americanos and espressos than any of their other drinks. If you are in the mood for something sweeter, Stroud recommends the Vietnamese coffee.
MAVERICK COFFEE 10269 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-278-4499, maverickcoffee.com Points of Pride: Maverick Coffee has “a true multi-roaster concept.” In their brews, they utilize both domestic and international beans. The shop has a calming aesthetic, perfect for studying and doing work. For Maverick Coffee, community …continues on page 40 February 2019 Scottsdale Airpark News | 39
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engagement is huge, and starting in 2019, they began “Monthly Premier Roasters.” During this event, patrons can engage with the shop through social media and vote for their favorite monthly roast. Recommended Drink: Owner Jeff Lynn recommends the iced mocha since it brings back nostalgia from college. Lynn says when he was in school, iced mochas were considered his fuel.
PRESS COFFEE ROASTERS 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 102, Scottsdale 480-718-9762, presscoffee.com Points of Pride: Press Coffee is served at local dining establishments including The Gladly, Luci’s Healthy Marketplace, NCounter, and Citizen Public House, among others, but their bustling location in Scottsdale Quarter offers the unmatched aromas of fresh-brewed coffee, made from beans sourced directly from farmers in Ethiopia, Peru, Costa Rica, Brazil, Sumatra and Guatemala and then roasted in-house. Recommended Drink: Press Coffee’s Nitro Cold Brew – cold coffee charged with a kick from nitrogen to give it a rich, creamy head.
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n January 24, Commerce Bank of Arizona held an open house to celebrate its branch relocation from Old Town Scottsdale to the Airpark. The bank, headquartered in Tucson, has two branches in Tucson and one in Green Valley. The Scottsdale location is the only branch in metro Phoenix. Heather E. Hansen, director of human resources and communications, says the choice to relocate to 16435 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 140 (near Scottsdale Promenade) was “to get closer to our customer base… we are truly a small community bank. We have a local board of directors… our customers have direct access to the lenders and managers – including the president of the bank.” Niki Timlin, vice president and branch manager, says the open house was a success. "Wow, all the years of support, dedication and relationships was shown by all the existing customers and potential customers who came to celebrate. It is the eptiome of what community banking really is." Commerce Bank of Arizona’s focus is on small businesses, and Hansen says that makes the Airpark location ideal. “The new location gives us room for development with our customer base, and our staff has more space,” Hansen continues. “We’re closer to the freeways – and to the airport.”
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Western Week
BRINGS HISTORICAL SPIRIT By Joan Fudala
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cottsdale hosts Western Week February 2-10, recreating a 1950s-era celebration of the community’s Western heritage. Some say Scottsdale has lost its status as “The West’s Most Western Town”; others alter that 1947-vintage slogan to “Where the Old West Meets the New West.” Slogan debates aside, it’s a great time to kick up our cowboy/girl boots and do a rootin’ tootin’ salutin’ to Scottsdale’s Southwestern
legends and lore. Native Americans, or indigenous people, have always been a significant part of Western history, and their presence in the Scottsdale area dates back at least 8,000 years. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) was established by Presidential Proclamation in 1879. Town founder/namesake Chaplain Winfield Scott sought the permission of the Chief of the
Authentic cowboys herded cattle from ranches north of Scottsdale to the stockyards in Phoenix from the 1910s through the 1940s. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
Students at Scottsdale Grammar School in the 1910s reflect the mix of Southwestern cultures comprising Scottsdale and the typical Western farm child fashions of the era. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
Pimas before he and his wife Helen became neighbors by homesteading land in 1888 that would become Scottsdale. Scott and other early residents sought the advice of their SRPMIC neighbors on how best to live in the Sonoran Desert environment. With vast acres of grazing land available north of the Scottsdale settlement, cattle and sheep ranches thrived. Among the largest of the cattle ranches was that of E.O. Brown and partners, established in 1916. The Upper Ranch, or Brown’s Ranch, and the Lower Ranch, or DC Ranch, eventually comprised 44,000 acres of owned and leased land. Scottsdale men and their sons augmented the full-time ranch hands (aka “cowboys”) for cattle drives between the ranch and the railyards/stockyards (near today’s Sky Harbor International Airport). Ranching began to decline in the 1950s. By the 1990s, former ranch land in northern Scottsdale had become master-planned communities; some was included in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. In addition to cattle ranching, cotton farming was also important to Scottsdale’s economy between 1915 and the 1950s. To help tend and harvest cotton – and herd cattle – Scottsdale farmers and ranchers …continues on page 44 February 2019 Scottsdale Airpark News | 43
…continued from page 43 sponsored workers and families from Mexico to immigrate here as permanent residents and employees. The Salt River Valley Water Users Association also sponsored Yaqui people to immigrate from Mexico to work on the canal system. Their Hispanic traditions, cuisine and lifestyle have added to Scottsdale’s Southwestern culture and cachet. Throughout its first six decades, Scottsdale was not the proverbial “one horse town.” Horses were the primary mode of transportation, were used for farm labor and became a source of entertainment. Scottsdale’s oldest continuously operating business – Cavalliere’s – began in 1910 as a blacksmith shop for farmers’ and ranchers’ horses and horse-drawn equipment (the shop was later converted to produce ornamental ironwork with a Southwester flair). Schools and businesses had hitching posts and water troughs. During the 1940s, rodeos became popular. Famous rodeo trick rider Dick Griffiths established a ranch and riding school here. Signs on Scottsdale streets proclaimed “Horses have the right of way.”
Tourists at guest ranches such as Dorothy Patterson’s Ride n’ Rock enjoyed cookouts in the desert during the 1950s and 1960s. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
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To reflect The West’s Most Western Town slogan, 1950s merchants added Hollywood-style Western touches to their storefronts. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
Arabian horse ranches began to appear in Scottsdale in the early 1940s. Anne and Fowler McCormick raised prized Arabians (and Angus cattle); Ed and Ruth Tweed operated BruSally Ranch on Cactus Road. They, along with Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Wrigley, organized the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona in the early 1950s and started the annual Arabian Horse Show, which has taken place in the Scottsdale area since 1956. Since Scottsdale’s first artist, Marjorie Thomas, arrived in 1909, scores of artists and craftspeople have taken inspiration from Southwestern landscape, critters, colorful characters and cultures. Just to name a few Scottsdale artisans known for creating Southwestern art: Jessie Benton Evans, Lon Megargee, Oscar Strobel, Lew Davis, Mathilde Schafer Davis, Lillian Wilhelm Smith, R. Phillips Sanderson, Lotan Lotan, Francis Beaugureau, Dee and Monte Flagg, Andy Tsinhajinnie, Phil Curtis, Jesus Corral, Pop Chalee, Ken Begay, John Wade Hampton, Lloyd Kiva, Charles Loloma, Mario Martinez, Merrill Mahafey, Fritz Scholder, Ed Mell, Ross Morgan, Buck McCain… and so many more. During World War II, many Americans escaped their war worries by watching Western movies. Combined with a thirst for reading Zane Grey, Clarence Budington Kelland and other writers of Western adventures, there was a pent-up demand
Although primitive by today’s standards, this Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce ad attracted many visitors to experience The West’s Most Western Town. (Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce)
to experience “The West.” After the war, Scottsdale merchants and the newly-formed chamber of commerce adopted the slogan “Scottsdale: The West’s Most Western Town,” coined by merchant Malcolm White. Businesses voluntarily redesigned their storefronts in a “Hollywood-esque” Western motif. Many altered their business name to reflect the theme: Frederick’s Auto Livery Stable, T-Bar-T Theater, Saguaro Tavern, Trading Post, Rusty Spur Saloon,
Mayor Malcolm White (seated at left) and members of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce greeted countless visitors while dressed in Scottsdale fashions during the 1950s. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
Record Round-up, etc. Guest ranches gave their guests a Western experience – cookouts on the desert, horseback riding, Indian pow-wow performances and Southwestern cuisine and shopping. In 1951, the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and the Scottsdale Riding Club hosted the first Sunshine Festival, featuring a horse-drawn parade, square dance and barbeque. The Scottsdale Jaycees took over the event in 1954, renamed it the Parada del Sol, and added a rodeo to create a weekend of events in 1956. In the 1950s, Parada promotional events started in November, culminating in Western Week in early February. Scottsdale men were challenged to a beard-growing contest called “Whiskerino,” and given several months of “growing season.” Whiskerino sponsors awarded prizes for the best full beard, most unique beard, best gray beard and scroungiest beard. After the award ceremony, there was a shave-off contest. According to the February 3, 1956 Scottsdale Progress, Western Week activities included three days of Parada del Sol rodeo performances at the Scottsdale Jaycees’ rodeo grounds where Scottsdale Fashion Square now stands, Parada Opening Ceremony at Greasewood Gulch, Parada del Sol Parade, Barbecue, Indian Dances, Whiskerino Contest, Street Dance on East Main Street and a drawing for a chinchilla
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…continues on page 46 The Scottsdale Jaycees sponsored a beard-growing contest, Whiskerino, as part of Western Week and Parada del Sol activities. (Scottsdale Progress ad)
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…continued from page 45 cape at Greasewood Gulch. Scottsdale Schools closed on Friday afternoon so that families could attend the rodeo together. Over its six decades, the Parada del Sol has included the arrival of the Hashknife Pony Express ride from Holbrook; Scottsdale Jaycees Mavericks’ mock gunfights and bank holdups on Main Street and Brown Avenue; chili cookoffs; youth art contests; Lazy J-sponsored rodeo dances; and the Trail’s End Festival following the parade. The rodeo has moved from the original Fashion Square site to a location adjacent to Scottsdale Stadium, to Rawhide (when the recreated Western town was located at the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak roads), and, since 2006, it’s been held at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The Parada del Sol parade continues to be held on Scottsdale Road, drawing thousands of spectators, and is still billed as the world’s longest horsedrawn parade. After the Scottsdale Jaycees disbanded in 2009, a new nonprofit formed, named Parada del Sol, to keep the beloved events alive and thriving. Parada del Sol lives on, 68 years after the first Sunshine Festival took place. Other Western events that we’ve enjoyed include the La Posada procession during December holiday season, the Festival of the West, the National Indian Art Exhibition, Native Trails and numerous rodeo and bull-riding events. The Scottsdale Gallery Association hosts an annual Western-themed Thursday night art walk, and dozens of Old Town galleries feature Western art and crafts. During the 1950s and 1960s, Scottsdale was renowned as the “Fashion Center of the Southwest,” producing Southwestern dresses, menswear, accessories and jewelry. LIFE magazine spotlighted Scottsdale’s Western lifestyle and fashions in a 1956 issue, and Jerome’s “broomstick” skirts were featured in another 1950s edition. Weekly fashion shows featuring Scottsdale creations were held on runways set up on Fifth Avenue, Pima Plaza or at resorts’ pool areas. The Scottsdale High School Beaver band was attired in Western wear, representing Scottsdale wherever it performed. With Scottsdale’s population boom of the 1950s, farm and ranch land was developed into subdivisions, schools, businesses and shopping centers, ending the city’s Western agricultural era. As tourism rose in importance to the economy, Scottsdale’s Western heritage was continued via themed restaurants, retail and events. Remember these Southwestern-themed restaurants: Reata Pass, Pinnacle Peak Patio, Greasewood Flat and Rawhide’s Golden Belle steakhouse and saloon and the Hungry Cowboy (all in northern Scottsdale)? Or the Red Dog Saloon, Lulu Belle’s, Saguaro steakhouse, Tico Taco, Garcia’s of Scottsdale, the Buckboard, and the Old Corral in the downtown area? And how about those historic places that continue to delight today -- Los Olivos and the Rusty Spur? Have you shopped at Saba’s Western Wear (still on the corner of Brown and Main, since the late 1940s), Porter’s (soon to become a Brown Avenue saloon), Swick’s, Troy Murray’s, the Arizona Craftsmen, Gray-Wun on Fifth Avenue, Shatka Bearstep’s, Apache Traders, Mexican Imports (still
Gunsmoke’s Miss Kitty, Scottsdale resident Amanda Blake, was the 1969 Parada del Sol grand marshal, escorted by the Howdy Dudettes. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
on the corner of Main and Brown), Gilbert Ortega’s (still several shops in downtown Scottsdale), Frontier Town at Thomas and Scottsdale roads or Don Pablo’s House of Relics at Pinnacle Peak and Scottsdale roads? Scottsdale’s been home to a variety of Western celebrities, such as Gunsmoke’s Miss Kitty, Amanda Blake (1969 Parada grand marshal); singers Waylon Jennings,
Glen Campbell and the Herndon Brothers; Senator Barry Goldwater; Arizona historian Marshall Trimble; and Arizona Balladeer Dolan Ellis, just to name a few. The Scottsdale school board decided during the 1950s school building boom to name new schools with Native American names (Kiva, Hopi, Hohokam, Pima, Apache, Navajo, etc.). Scottsdale’s public library branches also bear Western horse
names: Mustang, Palomino, Arabian and Appaloosa. Scottsdale’s Museum of the West – now in its fifth year of operation – has been cited as the best Western museum and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. It showcases not only Scottsdale and Arizona art and artifacts, but those of 19 Western states. The museum also hosts a variety of programs that educate and entertain attendees about the people, history and stories of the Western United States. Since 1968, the Scottsdale Historical Society has been collecting and preserving artifacts that depict Scottsdale’s Western history and cultures. Take a trip back in time at the SHS Museum in the 1909vintage Little Red Schoolhouse just east of the intersection of Brown Avenue and Main Street. Western-themed art installations are strategically placed throughout Scottsdale, such as the iconic 1952-vintage Cowboy Sign at Scottsdale and Main; horse sculptures at WestWorld and Brown and Main Street; a tribute to the Hashknife Pony Express at the Scottsdale Waterfront; and a collection of Western symbols at the corner of Brown and First Street. So, yes, Scottsdale is still The West’s Most Western Town, where the Old West Meets the New West. Just look around.
The iconic Cowboy Sign on the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Main Street has welcomed visitors and residents to Old Town Scottsdale since 1952. (Scottsdale Historical Society photo)
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AIRPARK EVENTS FEATURED EVENT Parada del Sol The 66th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade and Trail’s End Festival brings the spirit of the Wild West to Old Town Scottsdale with horse-drawn carriages, wagons, stagecoaches and riders on horseback from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse, Holbrook’s Hashknife Pony Express, Scottsdale Charros and more. The festival following the parade
Cost: $35-$55 Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org EDUCATIONAL Tania Katan book launch and talk Author, performer, brand evangelist, cancer survivor and creative disruptor Tania Katan hosts a book launch for her latest book, Creative Trespassing: How to Put the Spark and Joy Back into Your Work and Life, which was published by Penguin Random House. The launch features a “performative talk” by Katan that delivers – with a healthy dose of humor – tools and strategies for taking more creative risks. Presented in partnership with
Foothills Community Foundation’s weekly Visual Arts Lecture Series. When: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 Where: Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale Cost: $10 (registration required) Info: 480-488-1090, azfcf.org/ visual-arts-info
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The Parada del Sol Parade takes place February 9.
features live country and rockabilly music, a wine garden, and a Cowboy Kids zone with bounce houses, a petting zoo and horse rides. When: 10 a.m. Saturday, February 9 (entertainment starts at 9 a.m.) Where: Parade route begins at 6th Ave, and Drinkwater Blvd. and concludes at Brown Ave. and Indian School Rd. in Old Town Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 602-320-1483, scottsdaleparade.com DANCE
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BODYTRAFFIC This Los Angeles-based contemporary dance troupe will perform its virtuosic and stylized repertoire, including works by leading choreographers Matthew Neenan, Victor Quijada and more. When: 8 p.m. Friday, February 8 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
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BODYTRAFFIC performs on February 8.
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Jackson Pollock is the subject of a visual arts lecture on March 6.
Tania Katan hosts a book launch on February 22.
Changing Hands Bookstore. When: 7 p.m. Friday, February 22 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $40 for single (includes signed book); $60 for pair plus one signed book; $75 VIP (includes one signed book, VIP reception and reserved front row seat) Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Visual Arts Lecture Series: Jackson Pollock Art teacher and lecturer Perrin McEwan delivers a talk titled “Trying to Understand Pollock and His History in Arizona,” which will examine the Phoenix upbringing of Jackson Pollock, one of the most influential American painters of the past century, and how his exposure to early Native American art and the desert landscape influenced his life and work. This presentation is part of
6th Annual Italian Festival The Italian Association of Arizona hosts this yearly cultural soiree, which includes Italian food, crafts, music, dance performances and more. This year’s event features live performances by Italian folk group A Ziarella, Phoenician Tenors, Sima and her All-Star Trio, and Sbabieratori di Asta, and tons of food including gelato, pizza, handmade meatballs, sausages, pasta and wine. When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, February 23 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 24 Where: “Piazza del Southbridge,” 7114 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale Cost: $10; free for children 12 and younger Info: italianfestivalaz.com MUSIC The Bad Plus The trio’s avant-garde experimental jazz (drums, upright bass and piano) incor-
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The Bad Plus performs on February 12.
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AIRPARK EVENTS porates elements of indie rock, pop and classical music. When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix Cost: $33.50-$43.50 Info: 480-478-6000, mim.org Rosanne Cash and Band Four-time Grammy Award-winner Rosanne Cash will play songs from her large body of country music, which includes 21 Top 40 hits and 11 No. 1 singles, as well as
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Rosanne Cash performs February 19.
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tunes from her new album, She Remembers Everything. When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Cost: $49-$79 Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org Andrew O’Brien: Warsaw Concerto Pianist Andrew O’Brien, along with the Scottsdale Concert Band, will perform “Warsaw Concerto,” a short work for piano and orchestra by Richard Addinnsell, written for the 1941 British film Dangerous Moonlight, which is about the Polish struggle against the 1939 invasion by Nazi Germany. Also on the program will be the theme from Schindler’s List by John Williams; the composition “At Dawn They Slept” by Jay Bocook, a tribute to the fallen heroes of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; the “Looney Tunes Overture”; and “March of the Women Marines.” When: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3 Where: Coronado High School auditorium, 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 602-327-3168, scottsdaleconcertband. org
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Pianist Andrew O’Brien performs with Scottsdale Concert Band on March 3.
The Phat Pack Four Broadway performers come together for a program filled with American standards, Broadway show tunes, insider stories and comedy in this homage to Las Vegas. This show is part of the Pinnacle Concert Series. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8
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The Phat Pack performs on March 8.
Where: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale Cost: $35, standard seating; $50, premium seating; free for students Info: 480-303-2474, pinnacleconcerts.com SPORTS San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Spring Training gets underway as the San Francisco Giants take on the Chicago Cubs in the first Cactus League game of the 2019 season. When: 1:05 p.m. Sunday, February 24 Where: Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale Cost: $30-$32 Info: 480-312-2586, scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-stadium THEATER Brilliant Traces A blizzard’s raging in the wilds of Alaska, and Henry’s sleeping through it in his remote cabin when a manic woman in a wedding dress bursts in. This is Rosannah, who’s fled all the way from Arizona to escape her impending marriage, without even stopping to change. Written by Cindy Lou Johnson, directed by Carol MacLeod and presented by The Theatre Artists Studio. When: Various times through Sunday, February 17 Where: The Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Rd., Ste. 406, Scottsdale Cost: $15-$25 Info: 602-765-0120, thestudiophx/org Lady for a Day An aging New York City fruit seller named Apple Annie attempts to maintain the charade that she is an aristocrat when her daughter, who has been raised in a Spanish convent, comes to visit. She enlists the help of local gangster Dave the Dude to pose as a Manhattan socialite, leading to antics aplenty. When: Various times through Saturday, March 9 Where: Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8670 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 103, Scottsdale Cost: $27 Info: 480-314-0841, donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
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All the meats at Naked BBQ are flavorful enough to forgo sauce. (Photos courtesy Naked BBQ)
Up in Naked BBQ doesn’t need to get saucy with its meat By Niki D’Andrea
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n Greek mythology, a substance called ambrosia is considered the “food of the Gods.” Nobody’s ever been sure what, exactly, ambrosia is, though it’s been conjectured to be everything from human brains to honey to psychedelic mushrooms. After eating at Naked BBQ a few times, I’m convinced that the food of the gods is, in fact, the peppery, chewy burnt ends of brisket. Naked BBQ owner and pitmaster Oren Hartman would likely agree, considering his frequent
walks through the dining room and chats with guests include him enthusing on such things. The rest of the brisket is divinely delicious, too – rubbed and smoked to toothsome perfection, expertly sliced, and flavorful enough to forgo sauce entirely. That’s the idea behind “naked” barbecue – letting the flavor of the meat take over your palate. That’s not to say sauce is not a v a i l a b l e . N a k e d B B Q o ff e r s several house-made sauces, including a North Carolina-style vinegar-based sauce, a South Carolina-style mustard-based sauce, a sweet sauce and a “spicy” sauce (though if you’re like me and you want your “spicy” incendiary, you’ll likely find the latter too mild). Sauces are available for purchase, as well, but not the house-made rubs (which is
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Naked BBQ owner and pitmaster Oren Hartman
A chalkboard menu gives guests the option of ordering sandwiches, platters and meats by the pound.
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brisket), and the corn bread muffins are moist and hot. A “vegetable of the day” side is also available. There’s no cocktail menu, which means the beautiful union of bourbon and barbecue is not a dine-in option, but Naked BBQ
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a shame, because they are some of the most savory rubs around). The first thing you notice upon entering Naked BBQ is the smell of smoking meats. The second thing you’ll notice is that it’s always busy. This is a popular place, both for the amazing barbecue and for the affable personality of Hartman, who always seems to be there, and always walks around checking on and chatting with guests. Wood-paneled walls and tables decorated with pigs add to the homey ambiance. A chalkboard menu gives guests the options of ordering sandwiches with one side, platters with one or two meats and two sides, and even meats by the pound. (Yes, there’s a salad on the menu, but it’s simple – just lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, cheese and homemade croutons, with an option to add meat.) Among the sandwiches, the pulled pork shines. The tender, hand-pulled pork bulges between brioche buns and is so juicy it certainly does not need any sauce. The smoked brisket is available between brioche buns, as well. Tender, sliced turkey breast, pulled chicken and hot links round out the sandwich section of the menu. Platters are the way to go for those who want to try multiple meats. Choose from pulled pork, pulled chicken, chopped or sliced brisket, sliced turkey, hot links or ribs. You can’t go wrong. Ribs fall off the bone at the slightest gnawing, hot links tingle on the tongue, and the pulled pork and chicken is pretty perfect in both texture and flavor. Naked BBQ’s selection of side dishes also makes for a difficult decision, but whatever you decide, there’s likely to be few regrets. Creamy Carolina slaw is pretty special, and gets a kick from vinegar. It’s a great twist on coleslaw, especially for people who may not be fans of the creamier, mayonnaise-heavy version. Mac and cheese is rich and decadent, the potato salad is tender, the beans are slightly spicy and beautifully smoky (thanks to the addition of
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Scottsdale chefs sign on for 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge By Alison Bailin Batz
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or the sixth year in a row, chefs from across Arizona were approached by local Girl Scouts with one simple question: What can you do with our cookies? The result: The 6th Annual Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge. Through the challenge, which runs through February 28, chefs across Arizona will use their culinary prowess to re-imagine one of the flavors of Girl Scout Cookies into a custom dessert menu item. “GSACPC is thrilled that both Rusconi’s American Kitchen and The Thumb are taking part again. They’ve been with us for all six years and are major supporters as a result,” says Susan de Queljoe of the local Girl Scout council. “It’s also so inspiring to see Original Gravity, PNPK, ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho, The Herb Box and Lovecraft taking part since they are all either proud woman-owned businesses or have female chefs in the kitchen.” Beyond conceptualizing, creating and offering the desserts on their menus, this year the chefs are also partnering with the Girl Scouts on several enhanced elements of the challenge. “Last year, we got the idea to have a few girls join us in the kitchen to see all the moving parts that go into both running a restaurant and delivering food to the table,” says chef Lance Whipple of Proof at the Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort Troon North. “It was such a hit that we are hosting ‘Girl Scout
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Field Trips’ with some local troops this year to really get them excited about the art, math and science behind what we do. Maybe there are even a few future chefs in our mix!” Aioli Gourmet Burgers, ZuZu, PNPK and others will bring girls behind the scenes this cookie season. “ F i n a l l y, w e ’ r e introducing a public voting component. Diners simply go to our website to select their favorite dessert. The venue with the most votes at the end of the challenge will become the 2019 champion, which comes with a pretty neat trophy and bragging rights, of course,” de Queljoe says. Here are this year ’s North Valley competitors:
AIOLI GOURMET BURGERS Dessert: Samoa Cannoli. Chef D’Ambrosio received his inspiration from his Italian upbringing and love of cannoli. He thought, why not combine his favorite cookie with his favorite Italian pastry? Cost: $3.50
Thin Mint brownie with peppermint ice cream at Ocean Prime (Photos special to Airpark News)
32 SHEA Dessert: Divine Mintspiration, a layered dessert “mintspired” by 32 Shea’s signature Nutella Cheesecake. Cost: $7
BABBO ITALIAN EATERY (eight locations Valleywide) Dessert: Samoa Tiramisu, lady finger sponge cake soaked in marsala and espresso, and then layered with mascarpone and Samoas. Cost: $7.45
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Savannah’s Surprise at Herb Box
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The Samoa Lava Cake “Show Stopper” Shake is available at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho.
Dessert: Samoa Candy Bar, a scratchmade coconut pudding layered with rich caramel, dark chocolate and blood orange on a Samoa Cookie crust, combining for an adult twist on a childhood favorite. Cost: $10
THE HERB BOX Savannah Smiles Truffle Pops at Original Gravity
a Thin Mint brownie with peppermint ice cream, a rich and decadent gourmet brownie made oh-so-perfect with the addition of Thin Mints. Cost: $12
Dessert: Smokey Chocolate Mint Mousse, which combines rich and decadent dark chocolate with flavors from the smoker. Cost: $6
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Dessert: Savannah Smiles Truffle Pops rolled in toasted Savannah Smiles crumbles. Cost: $3 each
Dessert: Trefoil Surprises. Each week throughout the Challenge, the bakery case at The Thumb will be filled with a new and different Trefoil-inspired dessert. Cost: varies
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Dessert: Do-Si-Dos Flight of Delight, small bites of chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, peanut butter banana pudding, and PB&J pie. Cost: $8
Dessert: Samoa Lava Cake “Show Stopper” Shake. This over-the-top milkshake features a chocolate shake with a Girl Scouts Samoa cookie, a house-made Samoa-style cookie, caramel, coconut, dark chocolate coconut truffle, coconut brittle, warm chocolate lava cake and coconut whipped cream. Cost: $16 Girl Scout Cookies are available from January 21 to March 3 this year. Locations of cookie booths can be found using the Cookie Finder app at girlscoutsaz.org/ cookiefinder.
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Dessert: Savannah’s Surprise. The zesty and crisp cookies are baked into the base of the dessert. The cake is topped with a white chocolate, ginger and lemon mousse encased in a white chocolate shell and coated with more Savannah Smiles. Cost: $9
PROOF CANTEEN AT FOUR SEASONS SCOTTSDALE RESORT TROON NORTH Dessert: Coconut Chocolate Samoa Ice Cream Cake with gooey caramel sauce. Cost: $12 for ice cream cake; $5 for added scoop of coconut Samoa ice cream
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The new weekend brunch menu items at The Saguaro Scottsdale are gluten-free churros and mimosa flights. (Photo by Erin Weinstock/Sydell Creative)
Saguaro Scottsdale launches weekend brunch Saguaro Scottsdale restaurant La Señora, which specializes in a menu of American classics and Mexican and Southwestinspired dishes, has introduced a new weekend brunch menu. The menu, which will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, features gluten-free churros ($9) and a Desert Dawn Mimosa Flight ($12). The gluten-free churros are cooked to order, dusted with sugar and cinnamon, and served with cajeta (Mexican caramel) and chocolate dipping sauces. “Eating out with friends can be difficult when dietary restrictions hold you back from enjoying your favorite foods,” said Maritza Portillo, director of food and beverage outlets. “Not at The Saguaro! Here, we created a dish that everyone can share. Our churros are so good, we’re sure you won’t be able to tell they’re gluten-free.” Desert Dawn Mimosa Flights are: Saguaro Classic (orange juice, Brut sparkling wine, Tajin rim), Prickly Pear (prickly pear purée, rosé sparkling wine, cactus wedge), and Grapefruit (grapefruit juice, rosé sparkling wine, lemon wheel). The flights are tucked into crushed ice and adorned with tiny artificial succulents. “Your drinks should be as beautiful as your surroundings,” Portillo said. The Saguaro Scottsdale is located at 4000 N. Drinkwater Boulevard. For more information, call 480-308-1100 or visit thesaguaro.com/scottsdale.
FRC announced as title sponsor of charity fashion show and luncheon Fox Restaurant Concepts has been announced as the title sponsor of PANDA’s
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20th annual “Children Helping Children” Fashion Show and Luncheon, which will be held Saturday, March 30 at The Phoenician. PANDA (aka the Phoenix Women’s Board of the Steele Children’s Research Center) supports the advancement of medical knowledge to improve treatments and cures for childhood diseases. The fashion show will feature 58 children from across the Valley and Tucson modeling fashions around the theme “A Storybook of Hope.” Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the PANDA Childhood Cancer Inflammation Project. “Anytime we have an opportunity to help children in need, it is something we gravitate toward,” Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox said. “The Steele Children’s Research Center at the University of Arizona is touching the lives of so many people and it’s our pleasure to support PANDA and their efforts to fund life-saving research.” PANDA president Sandy Hobbs said, “PANDA is so grateful for the continued support of Fox Restaurant Concepts and the Fox family. FRC is truly a community partner, supporting PANDA not only with this sponsorship but also by educating Arizonans about the important work that we fund at the Steele Children’s Research Center.” Sponsorship and branding opportunities are still available for the luncheon. For more information, visit azpanda.org.
Chef Joey Maggiore creates cannoli bar concept Chef Joey Maggiore of The Maggiore Group has announced that a new concept, The Sicilian Baker Cannoli Bar & Market, will open this spring next to The Sicilian Butcher restaurant. Located in the space
that formerly housed Edible Arrangements, the new concept will feature a build-your-own cannoli bar. Guests will be able to purchase fresh pasta by the pound, sausage and imported cured meats and cheeses. A counter will include Sicilian pastries and assorted desserts. Maggiore has commissioned his cousin, Giovanna La Rosa, a master pastry chef from Sicily, to help create the specialized desserts. “This is definitely something one-of-akind in the United States,” Maggiore said. “We’re bringing Sicily to the footsteps of Phoenix with what we’re building next to the Tatum and Greenway location.” The build-your-own cannoli bar will be a prominent feature at The Sicilian Baker and will include ten different flavored creams, including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, lemon, pistachio, espresso and original. Cannoli shell sizes range from mini to a foot long. Flavored shells such as chocolate-dipped, pistachio-encrusted and
Specialty items at The Sicilian Baker will be made by Giovanni La Rosa, a master pastry chef from Sicily. (Photo by Aniwat Pluemjit)
sugar-coated options will also be available, along with multiple toppings. The Sicilian Baker will be located next to The Sicilian Butcher at 15530 N. Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix. For more information, visit maggioregroup.com.
Chompie’s Restaurants celebrates 40 years To celebrate the opening of the first Chompie’s Bagel Factory in 1979, New York-based Chompie’s is offering 40th anniversary deals at all its Valley locations this month, including the location at 9301 E. Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale. For a limited time, customers get a $10 Chompie’s gift card when they spend $50 or more (not including catering). On February 13, guests get 40 percent off a Bagel Box. On February 14, the first 40 customers receive a free Early Riser breakfast sandwich (which will be 40 percent off the rest of the day) and enjoy a discounted 40th anniversary menu. For more information, visit chompies.com.
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH Hash Kitchen Restaurateur Joey Maggiore opened this brunch and Bloody Mary restaurant in 2017, and each season, he incorporates new dishes. The menu has included items like cannoli pancakes, shrimp Oscar hash, and a bacon and rosemary potato frittata. A mainstay is the build-your-own Bloody Mary bar with more than 50 topping options. 14838 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale 480-947-3214, hashkitchen.com Café Allegro’s dishes utilize farm-fresh, local ingredients. (Photo courtesy Musical Instrument Museum)
AMERICAN Café Allegro Executive Chef Chris Lenza and his staff serve creative dishes made from farmfresh Arizona ingredients at this bright café embedded in the Musical Instrument Museum. Portions of the menu change daily; the fixtures, including Arizona grass-fed burgers and Schreiner ’s hot dogs, are found at the grill station. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix 480-478-6000, mim.org Phil’s Grill Meaty wings and man-size meals are par for the course at Grayhawk’s masculine eatery named after Grayhawk PGA ambassador Phil “Lefty” Mickelson. The menu is a hit list of comfort classics paired with Southwestern favorites such as
chicken enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos. 8 6 2 0 E . T h o m p s o n P e a k P k w y. , Scottsdale 480-502-1700, grayhawk.com/dining/ phils-grill Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen This restaurant, embedded in Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, keeps the ambience artsy (bookshelves lined with actual books, and TV screens showing reruns of the Bob Ross show The Joy of Painting), and the food local (ingredients are sourced from Arizona purveyors, including produce from McClendon’s Select and Peddler’s Son Produce, and Arizona Hatch chili powder). 6114 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-214-4622, hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ Arizona/andaz-scottsdale-resort-andbungalows/phxaz.dining
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Snooze an A.M. Eatery This bustling and bright breakfast joint has a retro-futuristic aesthetic and a colossal menu packed with flavor, from traditional bacon and eggs to six styles of eggs Benedict, including versions with grilled corn, prosciutto and salmon. 15054 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 4 8 0 - 6 6 4 - 3 1 3 3 , s n o o z e e a t e r y. c o m / locations/Kierland
BURGERS/BARBECUE Lush Burger Located at DC Ranch Crossing/AJ Center, Lush Burger serves 11 flamboyantly named variations, ranging from the classic build-your-own to the “Hello…?!?!? Can
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Avocado toast at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen (Photo courtesy Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen)
Thai Chili 2 Go Located in The Promenade, Thai Chili 2 Go boasts nearly 70 menu choices, including starters such as spring rolls, dumplings, and two varieties of Thai hot and sour soup. Main entrée dishes include pad prig pao, spicy eggplant and red curry. 16203 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-653-9158, tc2go.com
Lush Burger owner Sammy Panice (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo)
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and Unicorn donuts and the 21-and-over crowd will appreciate the fact that yes, Donut Bar does have an actual bar. Donut Bar 16205 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-656-5754, donutbar.com
EUROPEAN/GLOBAL The cake batter donut at Donut Bar. (Photo by Madison Rutherford)
Anyone Get Me a Bacon Cheeseburger Around Here?!?” Mushroom lovers will dig “Jay Does ‘Shrooms,” while pizza fanatics can order the Pepperoni Burger. 18251 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale 480-686-8908, lushburgeraz.com
KOVO Modern Mediterranean KOVO serves carved-to-order rotisserie meats in its pitas, salads, signature entrees and specialty pizzas. The menu features a medley of authentic plates that highlight the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean with a trendy twist, like pan-seared sea bass in garlic and white butter, and the creamy Greek custard
CONFECTIONS/ DESSERT Donut Bar This small chain pushes the limits of the sweet snack, serving a cornucopia of creative flavors that are as aesthetically appealing as they are appetizing. Modern lighting fixtures and pink neon signs make for great photo ops, youngsters will drool over the colorful Cookie Monster
The Pan Seared Sea Bass at KOVO Modern Mediterranean (Photo by Madison Rutherford)
bougatsa. 10625 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 602-237-5872, kovomedi.com Tanzy The menu at this stylish restaurant in Scottsdale Quarter is modest in size but mighty in flavor: hot and cold Italian sandwiches, tableside house-made mozzarella, meatball and calamari starters, seafood and steak. In addition to the expected egg dishes, the innovative global brunch menu includes truffles and caviar. 15257 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-483-3255, tanzyrestaurant.com
FINE DINING Dominick’s Steakhouse The food at Dominick’s Steakhouse is, unsurprisingly, focused on meat. Selections include filet mignon, jumbo scallops, steak and caramelized onions (with gorgonzola and creamy horseradish), and highly regarded bone-in KC strip and rib-eye steaks. The bar area and dining room are dark and chic, and the shallow indoor pool attracts many diners to Dominick’s rooftop. 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-272-7271, dominickssteakhouse.com
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Hearth ‘61 Mountain Shadows Resort’s premier dining establishment, Hearth ’61 serves from a menu focused on locally sourced and organic ingredients, beautiful plate presentation and prolific fresh fish dishes. Entrees include specialties such as Georges Bank scallops and charred eggplant with ancient grains, and a “Roast of the Day.” 5445 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley 480-624-5400, mountainshadows.com
HEALTHFUL/ VEGETARIAN Flower Child This green/eco-conscious eatery with a menu of salads and wraps is located a little outside the Airpark area, but worth the wander. There’s also a location at Desert Ridge. 10460 N. 90th St., Scottsdale 480-240-4400, iamaflowerchild.com Fresh Mint Fresh Mint does vegetarian cuisine right. This is, as Chef Mai Ly describes it, “vegetarian food with a Vietnamese twist.” Though there are a handful of dishes prepared with faux soy-based meats, many of Chef Mai’s signa-
Rinaldi’s offers catering, featuring six-foot subs. (Photo courtesy Rinaldi’s Deli/John Sayegh)
menu, in addition to traditional Italian favorites like lasagna and eggplant parmesan. This neighborhood mainstay also offers breakfast and brunch options like breakfast burritos and omelets. Catering available. 16211 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-607-3354, rinaldisdeli.com Tomaso’s When In Rome The latest dining destination from Tomaso Maggiore, Tomaso’s When In Rome is a trattoria specializing in Roman-style pasta including rigatone and cavatelli. There’s also an extensive wine list featuring vinos from various regions of Italy. 23655 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-404-6085, tomasoswheninrome.com
MEXICAN Casa Amigos Mexican flair meets Scottsdale style at this eatery, which pours a plethora of margaritas from its collection of 52 tequilas and serves
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Spicy lemongrass soup at Fresh Mint (Photo by Niki D’Andrea)
ture dishes put veggies, fungi and legumes center stage. 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-443-2556, freshmint.us.com
Casa Amigo tacos: Baja tacos at Casa Amigos (Photo special to Airpark News)
ITALIAN North Italia This lively trattoria in Kierland Commons serves classic and contemporary Italian dishes. 15024 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 480-948-2055, northitaliarestaurant.com Rinaldi’s Italian Deli Rinaldi’s made-to-order sandwiches are crafted only with Boar’s Head premium cold cuts. There are also several salads on the
a slew of Mexican-American favorites, from street corn and nachos to tacos and enchiladas. 7320 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale 623-900-4353, casaamigosaz.com Old Town Tortilla Factory Homemade tortillas are the stars of the Southwestern cuisine-focused Old Town Tortilla Factory, which also serves vaunted margaritas and boasts a beautiful patio. 6910 E. Main St, Scottsdale 480-945-4567, oldtowntortillafactory.com
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his three-ingredient chocolate cake is flourless, fabulous and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients 8 eggs 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butter pinch salt, optional powdered sugar, whipped cream or fresh berries (for garnish) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 or 9 inch cake pan, or spring form pan. Select a baking sheet or roasting pan in which the cake pan will set. (You will be adding water to the bottom of the sheet or roasting pan.) In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips with the butter. Melt at 45 second intervals, and stir until the chocolate and butter
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are fully melted and combined. With an electric mixer, beat the eggs for six to eight minutes or until double in size. The eggs should be foamy and light colored. Pour the melted chocolate into a large bowl. Spoon one third of the whipped eggs into the chocolate and gently fold until combined. Add the remainder of the eggs into the chocolate and fold until completely combined. Pour mixture into prepared cake pan. If using spring form pan, seal the outside and bottom with aluminum foil and place in sheet or roasting pan. Place in oven. Pour one or two inches of hot water into the roasting pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes up clean. Do not over bake. When done, let cool. (The cake will deflate.) Serve in wedges and
garnish with powdered sugar, whipping cream or berries. Watch my how-to video at jandatri. com/recipe/flourless-chocolate-cake
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Experience Scottsdale’s team specifically targets independent travel advisors with promotions. (Photos courtesy Experience Scottsdale)
Working with travel advisors makes for great Scottsdale vacations By Deanne Boynton Grupp, Vice President of Tourism, Experience Scottsdale
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etween finding the cheapest flights and hotel rates, snagging soughtafter reservations at the best restaurants, booking sightseeing tours and more, trip planning can be a logistical nightmare. Travel is meant to be restorative and fun. Yet planning for that rest and relaxation can be hectic and time-consuming. That’s why more travelers are turning toward travel advisors to assist with their planning. At this moment, you might be thinking: Aren’t travel agencies a dying breed? Haven’t online travel agencies oversatu-
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rated the market? You might be surprised to discover that despite the rise of Expedia, TripAdvisor and Booking.com, travel agencies are thriving. According to market researcher Phocuswright, U.S. travel agency sales will grow 13 percent from 2017 to 2021, totaling $127 billion. Travel advisors often work with affluent travelers – travelers seeking the very best in accommodations, activities and dining. And because cost is no object, their clients have thousands of cities from which to choose.
That’s precisely why Experience Scottsdale works closely with travel professionals around the globe – to ensure that Scottsdale stands out from the competition as an ideal vacation destination. Our team meets with domestic and international travel professionals during trade shows and exhibitions everywhere from Milwaukee to Berlin. We visit offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Frankfurt, London and beyond. We provide advisors with information about Scottsdale’s offerings so that it’s right
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at their fingertips when they’re meeting with clients. To offer their clientele the very best, travel advisors must be familiar with the destinations they’re selling. So to ensure travel professionals know Scottsdale inside and out, each year, Experience Scottsdale trains hundreds from the U.S., U.K., Germany, France and more to sell Scottsdale vacations. That means, around the globe, hundreds – if not thousands – of travel professionals are sitting in their offices right now, potentially telling their clients about Scottsdale’s world-class resorts and dining, arts and culture, golf and spas. But not all travel advisors work in offices these days. In fact, some of the most highly regarded travel professionals work remotely. And Scottsdale’s high-value visitors are exactly the affluent customers with whom these independent travel advisors work. Throughout this fiscal year, Experience Scottsdale is specifically targeting such independent advisors with our promotions. Last fall, Experience Scottsdale sponsored the Private Luxury Forum, which brought 140 advisors to Scottsdale for three days. Our team had oneon-one face time with many of them during the
forum, gaining the destination even more exposure amongst these luxury travel advisors. We also host client events and training seminars specifically for independent travel advisors based in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Southern California – some of Scottsdale’s top domestic markets. When visitors arrive in Scottsdale, they look forward to a few days of relaxation and rejuvenation. For those who booked their Scottsdale vacations
with the help of a travel agency or independent travel advisor, that relaxation all began with the planning.
Deanne Boynton Grupp is the vice president of tourism for Experience Scottsdale, which is responsible for promoting the Scottsdale area as a premier travel and meetings destination to national and international leisure visitors, travel agents, tour operators, meeting planners and media.
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Expert interview on healthcare solutions By Paul Breslau, Breslau Insurance & Benefits Inc.
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e are thankful to have David Berg, a healthcare delivery expert, here in our Airpark. David is president and founder of Redirect Health (RedirectHealth.com) with headquarters at 13430 N. Scottsdale Road. What makes us appreciative is that our businesses and our community continue to enjoy the positive impact from better healthcare due to innovations at Redirect Health. This article is interview-style and focused on 2019 improvements as well as a look at some futuristic thinking. Paul: What new solutions do you envision from Redirect Health in 2019? David: We’ve been focused up until now on helping small businesses provide affordable health plans, so their employees could always have meaningful access to a doctor. Many of these companies and people are completely shut out of traditional insurance by high costs. But starting last quarter, we created a similar solution that now enables people to get this service without the help of their job. For now, we’re doing this only in Phoenix - from Surprise to Mesa. We call it iEverydayCARE™. It’s working very well. Families who can’t afford traditional health insurance now have access to primary care, labs, and chiropractic without copays, deductibles, coinsurance, and irritating and worrisome out-of-pocket limits. And we can make many other services like prescriptions and X-rays very affordable. There is 24/7 access to a team of experts and doctors who always have the medical records they need in front of them. This means people can expect to get the care they need, in the most efficient way – hopefully not needing to miss work because of an unnecessary doctor’s appointment. Navigation through the system so that time and money is protected is a big part of what our members get. We can make it much easier than they experience today with the traditional insurance model. We can even promise them same- and nextday appointments and front-of-the-line
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privileges at the doctor’s office, so they don’t wait. Paul: From the health insurance agent perspective, we see families paying up to $1,500 per month in premiums with a $5,000 deductible. This totals over $20,000. Do you agree this is outrageous and too much for most everyone? David: For most of these people, it may be better not to have the health insurance you describe. The cost of major treatments is negotiable, and there are alternative ways to qualify for various free programs. The Redirect Health staff are experts at this. And using insurance, and paying a copay or deductible, is often a much more expensive option for people. Paul: Are there new solutions from Redirect Health for businesses? David: Yes. Businesses offer a health plan for a reason – to attract and retain the people they need. To be competitive. Now we’re committed to doing the initial recruiting for them, using their Redirect Health plan. The staff at Redirect Health continues helping businesses find low cost, common sense healthcare solutions. This hasn’t changed. But employees with meaningful access to healthcare work more productively when they have less stress and worry. Unreasonable deductions that drain paychecks for health insurance premium contributions are eliminated. Again, for a business using Redirect Health, there are no deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limits for the routine care. The business has the competitive advantage of attracting better employees and keeping these employees longer. This strategy is particularly effective for those who make normal wages of $20 an hour or less. Paul: Does this mean Redirect Health helps entrepreneurs and business leaders transform their healthcare costs from a burden on their company to a measurable return on investment? Does this help them attract and keep great people who will help their businesses grow?
David: Yes. We also reduce costs from waste and unnecessary paperwork that frustrate and scare so many. Healthcare becomes easy and truly affordable for even the lowest wage earners in any company. Attraction of many job candidates and loyalty advantages that dramatically lower employee turnover costs are the result. Workers Compensation insurance costs are held at minimum levels too. Paul: Pairing Redirect Health with Cost Sharing, Indemnity Health, or a PPO plan has also been a successful strategy for several of my business clients these last few years. However, now let’s move on to futuristic innovations in healthcare delivery that you see in the years ahead. David: Very soon, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact most every aspect of healthcare. Just one upcoming example -- member service calls are all currently recorded at Redirect Health. Soon they will be evaluated by AI also. If a caller needs extra help, AI can start the first steps towards resolving the issue, and also get a manager or doctor involved quickly. Overall, AI will make fast and reliable predictions and will promote less friction, less cost, and improved timelines for better healthcare treatments. I can see us very soon being able to make predictions that solve members’ challenges before they even know they’re about to be frustrated and waste time or spend unnecessary money. I’m really excited about this and much of my free time goes into learning about AI and other new technologies. Paul: David, thank you for your time and for your positive contributions to our community. Paul Breslau, Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Registered Employee Benefit Consultant (REBC), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL), is President of Breslau Insurance & Benefits Inc. Contact: 602-692-6832; www. HRaz.com; Paul@HRaz.com.
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