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14 The Art of Efficiency

24 Far from Typical

16 On Pins and Needles

29 Truly Tasty

Dylan Consulting fosters new marketing advancements Modern Acupuncture makes alternative medicine affordable

19 Wellness Journey

Camila Frederico takes the reins at Civana

22 Soaring Sales

Karen May takes a blank slate and makes it special

OnandPins Needles

Scottsdale eatery welcomes spring with seasonal menu

Modern Acupuncture makes treatment affordable

32 Sips of the Summer

Wines that perfectly pair with patios, pools and parties

Breaking the Mold Dylan Consulting

Leading Edge sees increased demand for aviation real estate

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William McCalla, Dr. Stephen Gubernick (Photo by Dennis Murphy)

10 On the Hunt

Scottsdale rioters ran, but can’t hide

26 Breaking the Mold

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DBP and the Salvation Army teamed up to raise water for the nonprofit’s heat relief stations. (Photo courtesy of DBP)

DBP, Salvation Army collect water bottles for heat relief Airpark-based DBP teamed up with the Salvation Army to raise awareness and collect water bottles for the nonprofit’s heat relief stations around the Valley.

What started out as a small company goal of 3,000 water bottles turned into a communitywide event that resulted in raising 124,094 water bottles for the Salvation Army’s efforts.

DBP split employees into three different teams each led by a partner: First place was Team Tsunami led by CR Duley with 77,680 water bottles, second place was the Thirst Quenchers led by Andy Bolwar with 23,634 water bottles, and in third place was the Super Soakers led by John Pederson with 22,780 water bottles.

On May 6, DBP hosted a water drive celebration to thank those who made the

collection of almost 125,000 water bottles possible.

After the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat warning, the Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services responds by utilizing its emergency heat relief stations around the Valley.

“The Salvation Army’s heat relief stations make a huge impact in all of our communities,” says Salvation Army’s Edward Salazar.

“Excessive heat affects everyone, but those without access to air-conditioned shelter and cold bottled water are at a much greater risk of heat exhaustion. These locations offer respite, shelter and spiritual counsel for anyone in need.”

The stations are in Apache Junction, Avondale, Chandler Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Surprise and Tempe.

10 to 1 Public Relations wins national PR industry awards 10 to 1 Public Relations — a strategic communications firm serving clients in varied industries such as health care, technology, transportation and finance — has been honored in this year’s Bulldog PR Awards.

The 2021 Bulldog PR Awards recognizes the most outstanding public relations and communications campaigns, as well as the most extraordinary individual and agency contributions to the industry. The Bulldog Awards are the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists.

10 to 1 PR was recognized with a gold award in the best crisis management category and a silver award for small agency of the year. 10 to 1 PR saw growth in the last two years, more than doubling its client list from 10 clients to more than 20.

In 2020, despite challenges that all businesses faced with the coronavirus pandemic,

10 to 1 PR generated more than 5,000 verified news stories for its clients.

“Our team has been working so hard over the last year to help our clients plan for and meet their goals, whether we’ve needed to adapt our strategies or break into new markets; it’s rewarding to receive this kind of recognition for our efforts by one of our leading industry groups,” says Josh Weiss, founder and president at 10 to 1 Public Relations.

“I was very moved to judge this year’s entries due to the pandemic,” says Mary Ellen Walsh, award-winning journalist and Bulldog Awards judge.

“Nearly every team had to readjust strategic planning to include a more compassionate look at the power of public relations on a deeper level.”

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North Scottsdale’s Tower 7140 Optima Kierland is 95% leased The Scottsdale apartment tower 7140 Optima Kierland is 95% leased less than a year after opening.

As the second apartment tower located within Optima Kierland Apartments, 7140 Optima Kierland has outpaced the rental market by nearly double. Comprised of 213 one-, two- and three-bedroom and penthouse residences ranging in size from 737 to 2,225 square feet, monthly rents start at $2,140.

The first apartment tower, 7160 Optima Kierland, achieved the fastest leasing rate in the market in its 2017 debut and has maintained 95% occupancy.

“As the newest luxury rental opportunity in the North Scottsdale submarket, we have been pleased with the enthusiasm from renters who are looking for a highly amenitized, full-service living experience in a modern setting,” says David Hovey Jr., Optima’s president and chief operating officer.

“These brand-new residences offer luxurious desert living unlike any other apartment community in the Valley, with immediate, walkable access to the Valley’s best shopping, dining, culture and outdoor activities. With many recent residents coming from California, 7140 Optima Kierland provides the perfect introduction to what life in the Valley is all about.”

Offered in two finish packages, the homes feature luxury plank flooring throughout, solar shades, floor-to-ceiling glass walls to let in an abundance of natural light, expansive outdoor terraces for indoor and

outdoor living, and the latest in automated smart home technology.

At 7140 Optima Kierland, residents have a complimentary in-home concierge program, which includes dry cleaning pickup and delivery straight to the closet, in-home plant watering and package delivery inside the home within 24 hours of being delivered to the community.

A virtual concierge service David Hovey Jr., Optima’s president and chief operating officer, says 7140 Optima Kierland offers California resiis also available to book resdents “the perfect introduction to what life in the Valley is ervations or appointments, all about.” (Photo courtesy of Optima) coordinate travel and other and a golf simulator; a residents’ club with a similar tasks.

The on-site property management team theater and game room; a fitness center with at Optima Kierland Apartments was recently cardio and strength training equipment, free awarded the Best Community and Manage- weights, stretching and yoga areas and an ment Team at the 2020 Arizona Multihousing outdoor exercise area; a business center with Association Tribute Awards for its work with a conference room; and coworking rooms.

For residents with pets, the community the first rental tower, 7160 Optima Kierland.

A popular amenity is the rooftop Skydeck boasts a covered and lit dog park, pet spa that features a resort pool, spa, yoga studio, and 5.5 acres of landscaped courtyards. The steam room, lounge, and 1/4-mile running building also features a laundry facility for track with views of the McDowell Mountains. oversized items.

The 7140 Optima Kierland tower was Additionally, residents have other amenities designed for wellness and entertaining, built by the real estate development firm like barbecues and firepits; event and party Optima, in venture partnership with Princispaces with retractable glass walls and a pal Real Estate Investors.

The tower is within walking distance bar, lounge and kitchen; a full-size indoor basketball court; an outdoor cold plunge, hot from Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter spa, steam room, sauna and hydrotherapy and Westin Kierland Resort.

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Desert Mountain Club unveils new membership model By a member vote of 81% in favor, Desert Mountain Club’s new membership program is in place.

In 2020, Desert Mountain Club experienced a record number of membership sales, welcoming more than 200 new members.

A target of 1,950 golf members has been established so all members will have ease of access to club amenities, services and golf. There is high demand for real estate and memberships at Desert Mountain Club, the world’s only private community with six Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, including the recently renovated Renegade, and No. 7 at Desert Mountain, a USGA-rated, championship par-54 course with an 18-hole layout, playing at full length to 3,114 yards.

Among the recent changes in policies were the elimination of a transfer fee when exiting the club and the removal of a requirement for

members to replace themselves.

The club will now set initiation pricing for new members to join, versus the member-set “market-based” pricing model that was put in place seven years ago. The 35-year-old club established a waiting list for all categories of club membership.

“This is an exciting change for all who call Desert Mountain home,” said Damon DiOrio, CEO of Desert Mountain Club. “It brings certainty to those who wish to exit when the time is right and simplicity for those who are ready to join. The development of this program has been years in the making, and we are thrilled that our members have agreed to take this important step with us. We remain committed to creating exceptional experiences for our members and their families to enjoy for generations to come.”

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evolving to serve the club’s growing interests and younger population. Members have access to 10 restaurants and grills, a nine-court tennis complex with three playing surfaces, horseback riding, bocce ball, pickleball, croquet, Pilates, luxury camping, a world-class spa, and 20 miles of hiking trails and mountain biking.

Prospective members are encouraged to contact Membership Sales for current pricing information. Application and invitation for membership to the club is required for all categories of membership. Waitlists may apply to all categories of membership with prioritization being placed on property ownership. Application approval and a $5,000 deposit will be required to be placed onto the waiting list.

Info: 480-595-4110, desertmountain.com, membership@desertmountain.com

AIRPARK BusinessNews Landsea Homes reports first quarter 2021 results Landsea Homes Corp., which has an Airpark office, increased its total revenue by 18% to $160.4 million, compared to $136.3 million a year ago.

Total homes delivered increased 11% to 301 homes compared to 270.

Net new home orders were 426 homes with an average sales price of $606,000 and a monthly absorption rate of 5.3 sales per active community. This compares to 513 net new home orders with an average sales price of $481,000 and a monthly absorption rate of 5.8 sales per active community.

Average number of selling communities was 27 compared to 29.7.

Total homes in backlog increased 39% to 875 homes with a dollar value of $492.7 million and an average sales price of $563,000 at March 31. This compares to 629 homes with a dollar value of $262.1 million and an average sales price of $417,000 at March 31, 2020.

Gross profit as percentage of revenue was 11.7% compared to 12.3%.

Adjusted homes sales gross margin was 17.9% compared to 19.7%.

“The momentum in our business ac-

celerated in the first quarter as we grew revenue and increased homes delivered while continuing to expand our already robust backlog,” says John Ho, CEO of Landsea Homes. “In fact, our backlog grew 39% from the prior period, but even greater, we saw an 89% increase in the dollar value of our backlog as home prices continue to rise in the markets we serve. With demand for housing remaining strong across our key markets and no signs of slowing down, we exited the quarter with high confidence in our growth prospects.”

Thunderbirds, Waste Management Phoenix Open raise $115,250 for local charities Hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the Thunderbirds tournament raised $115,250 through its Faces on 16 campaign, a program that asked fans to donate money to have their face at the iconic 16th hole during the 2021 playing of the “The People’s Open.”

“We’ve seen what other teams and

leagues have been doing to showcase ‘virtual’ fans, and we just wanted to put our own spin on it at the 16th hole,” says Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins.

“It was awesome to see the response from our fans and how many people quickly donated to offer significant support to our local charities. We continue

to say we have the greatest fans in golf, and this is a prime example.”

The $115,250 raised will be distributed to four charities — Arizona Helping Hands, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Teen Lifeline.

Info: wmphoenixopen.com

TrustBank of Arizona responds to growth with new Scottsdale office

TrustBank of Arizona opened an office at 14631 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100, given the continued growth in Arizona’s economy with its robust business climate has supported TrustBank’s expansion efforts to engage with high-net-worth clients, businesses and families, with legacy planning, succession planning and long-term wealth management. TrustBank was founded in 1912.

“Our investment in Arizona is and has been growing significantly. We are proud to be a part of Scottsdale to better serve our valued clients as well as our community partners. Our teams of professional investment advisors are full-service wealth management experts, collaborating with our imSandra Hudson, portant alliances, who all contribute TrustBank Arizona's to our commitment to provide highly president and CEO of personalized and customized services wealth management.

— the TrustBank hallmark for over (Submitted photo) a century,” says Sandra Hudson, TrustBank Arizona’s CEO and wealth management president.

With a comprehensive suite of financial services, the TrustBank consultative approach to total life trust services and planning encompasses investment management, trust estate wealth management, legacy planning, customized lending solutions, personalized wealth banking and philanthropic services.

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Z’Tejas grand opening set for June 11 Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill will host the grand opening of its Mercado del Lago restaurant on Friday, June 11.

The address is at 8300 N. Hayden Road, Suite D101, Scottsdale.

The fully renovated 3,500-square-foot space, with 35-foot-high ceilings, showcases Z’Tejas’ new look.

The modern design boasts an open dining room with a large bar as the focal point. Two hand-painted murals flank the bar, depicting scenes of Arizona and Austin, where the restaurant was founded.

Two sliding garage doors allow for easy flow between the dining room and the 2,200-square-foot patio with lake views and access to the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt.

A private dining room with a chef’s table will be available for special dinners and events.

“We are thrilled to open our doors after a long renovation and planning period,” says Robby Nethercut, chief operations officer at Z’Tejas. “We put a lot of thought into the design with the community in mind.

We look forward to treating our guests

to incredible food, drinks and indulgent service.”

The chef-driven menu has been updated to coincide with this opening and features dishes inspired by the Southwest and Mexico, like tamale with carnitas, Santa Fe enchiladas, chicken fried steak and diablo pasta.

A new breakfast/brunch menu will be served daily and feature Kahlua and agave French toast, Capitol beef barbacoa omelet and carnitas chilaquiles. Guests will still be able to enjoy classic and specialty margaritas, creative cocktails, tequila flights and nonalcoholic mocktails.

To celebrate the grand opening, Z’Tejas has partnered with HonorHealth Foundation and will donate 20% of sales from the

grand opening day to the foundation.

With the new location so close to Z’Tejas’ Phoenix location, the company closed the Tatum Boulevard eatery on May 23.

“It was a difficult decision to decide to close the Phoenix location that involved many factors,” Nethercut says. “We worked hard to keep it open but were ultimately not able to. We hope our loyal guests will come visit the new location not far away.”

The new Z’Tejas will serve breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon during the week and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Lunch, dinner and happy hour specials will be served daily. The restaurant will be open Sundays to Thursdays until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday closing at 10 p.m.

Info: ztejas.com

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Vincit USA expands into Arizona, acquires local firm Vuria

The software development and design company Vincit acquired Vuria, a website design and mobile app development firm in Scottsdale.

The acquisition expands Vincit’s operations into Arizona, joining a growing tech boom in the Valley and enhancing its ability to provide creative, cutting-edge digital and mobile services to Southwest customers.

“The acquisition of Vuria’s business supports Vincit USA’s strategically aligned plan from both a geographic expansion and an offerings diversification perspective,” says Ville Houttu, CEO of Vincit USA. “With the Vuria team, we have even better position to offer our clients world-class hosting and e-commerce design and development services. We appreciate Vuria’s tremendous talent and their 20-year history in Scottsdale. I’m excited to welcome the team to join Vincit USA as we ride the growing tech boom in Phoenix.”

Founded in 2007, Vincit has developed digital solutions and mobile apps for a wide variety of clients, including Yamaha, Kellogg’s, GE and Nokia. Vincit employs more than 500 professionals across its locations in Arizona, California, Finland and Switzerland.

“Vincit has continued to invest in making humanized digital design and development the norm, and together we will be able to provide customers in Arizona and the Southwest with first-class digital services on a larger scale,” says Martin Diamond, Vuria’s founder and president.

“Beyond the work, I am pleased our staff will join a company so focused on the well-being of any company’s greatest asset, its employees.”

Info: vincit.com

Sterling Real Estate Partners expands Arizona portfolio, acquires Pennytree

Scottsdale-based Sterling Real Estate Partners recently acquired Pennytree Apartments in Mesa. Originally built in the 1960s, the 146-unit property is at 232 S. MacDonald in Downtown Mesa.

“This multifamily apartment community is positioned to serve the growing need for housing in close proximity to Mesa’s energized downtown area,” says Sterling Real Estate Partners President David Zeff. “This is our 10th transaction in Phoenix, and we are excited to renovate and reposition the property to serve the expanding community of Mesa.”

Its latest acquisition brings Sterling’s Arizona investment activity to more than $120 million.

The property’s location is within two blocks from light rail and public transit, making it an ideal place for young professionals, commuters and students, Zeff says. In addition, ASU at Mesa City Center, which will aim to be a hub for digital innovation education, is scheduled to open in the fall. The 188,000-square-foot academic building is expected to draw more than 750 ASU students, faculty and staff, contributing to the need for quality multifamily options in Mesa.

At the time of transaction, the property remains 99% occupied.

In the coming months, Sterling’s management team will implement its strategic capital improvement business plan. Pennytree Apartments will be repositioned and renovated to include repainting; landscaping; enhancing curb appeal; and renovating the clubhouse, pool, common areas and unit interiors with a modern appearance.

The brokers handling the transaction were Ric Holway (senior managing director), Dan Cheyne (senior director) and Luke Donahue (managing director) from Berkadia.

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AIRPARK Buzz The Scottsdale Police Department’s burglary unit has taken a leading role in tracking down participants in the Scottsdale Fashion Square riot.

(Photo by Pablo Robles)

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early a year after hundreds of rioters ransacked Scottsdale Fashion Square and surrounding properties, Scottsdale police are still tracking down participants and recovering stolen goods.

On May 31, 2020, hundreds of people descended on the mall area, breaking windows, stealing from shops, and even firing weapons inside the mall.

The crowds only grew as the night went on, with some officers estimating upward of 1,000 people were involved at the riot’s peak.

The riot continued into the early

morning hours as participants broke into the mall and nearby stores, causing over $1 million in damage.

The incident — which took place at the height of nationwide protests against police violence against Black people following the murder of George Floyd — was organized via social media under the guise of a protest.

However, the gathering quickly devolved into chaos and had little in common with other protests — such as a 1,000person social justice march that took place in Downtown Scottsdale weeks later.

The social media post that triggered the riot seemed to express a desire to impact a largely white, affluent area like Scottsdale.

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Scottsdale rioters ran, but can’t hide

By Wayne Schutsky

“I don’t care whether you rioting or peacefully protest,” the post read. “The time for action is NOW.” But, around 15 minutes after participants began peacefully marching around the mall, someone started breaking windows near the Camelback underpass.

Within minutes, people were seen running in all directions, breaking windows and running out of stores with merchandise.

“This whole bag is full … and I broke into the cash register,” one man said after emerging from a broken window at Urban Outfitters.

Police acknowledged that not all in attendance participated in the stealing.

AIRPARK Buzz “While some may have indeed come to join what they believed would be a peaceful protest, what occurred was neither peaceful, nor a protest,” a department statement says. “It was a riot that saw several dozens of individuals collectively damaging property at and near the mall, breaking into businesses and stealing the interiors.”

Scottsdale police say 58 arrests have been made, including 12 the night of the riot.

The defendants faced a variety of charges depending on their alleged involvement, ranging from misdemeamors for unlawful assembly to felonies for theft and firing guns inside the mall.

The department has also recovered around $241,000 worth of stolen merchandise.

Most recently, the department announced on April 20 it had arrested a 20-year-old man and 41-year-old woman on felony charges. The woman allegedly attempted to sell over $6,000 worth of items stolen from the Montblanc store.

Detective J.T. O’Meara of the Scottsdale Police Department’s property crimes unit is the primary detective on the case, but he says officers throughout the department were involved in responding to and investigating the riot.

He says after the incident, the department’s burglary unit spearheaded the On May 31, 2020, hundreds of individuals broke into stores in and around Scottsdale Fashion Square mall. (Scottsdale Airpark News file photo)

We track these websites, and if someone posted there and they show themselves either holding property or just even trespassing in the mall, then we went back to try to figure out what exactly their role was. investigation. With store managers’ help and security camera footage, they began identifying suspects.

O’Meara says that task was complicated by the pandemic.

“Some of the challenges with that was obviously a lot of people were wearing masks … so it was quite difficult with that aspect,” he says.

The night of the riot, The Scottsdale Progress reported that a large portion of the participants in the riot were young people.

The Progress is the Scottsdale Airpark News’ sister publication.

Eight of the 58 arrests involved minors.

A week after the riot, Scottsdale Police Lt. Chris DiPiazza told a group of nearby property owners, “I know for a fact Desert Mountain kids were rioting in our mall; our high school kids were rioting in our mall.”

Of the two dozen cases that have gone to trial, 18 were under 25.

With that demographic in mind, social media has also played a huge role in the

investigation.

O’Meara says officers found images and videos on sites and apps like Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook showing participants documenting their activities that night or posing with stolen items.

“We track these websites, and if someone posted there and they show themselves either holding property or just even trespassing in the mall, then we went back to try to figure out what exactly their role was,” he says.

A Scottsdale Progress analysis of city and county court records shows 24 of 58 arrests have gone to trial so far.

Three of those individuals have since had the charges dropped, and another three agreed to plea deals with city prosecutors.

Trials are ongoing in city or county Superior Court in the remaining 18 cases.

Scottsdale City Court deals with misdemeanors and petty offenses while individuals facing felony charges are tried in Superior Court.

Scottsdale police spokesman Officer Kevin Watts says most of the cases that have yet to reach trial are dealing with felony charges and have yet to reach the courtroom due to COVID-19-related delays in the court system.

“Those are taking forever to get through,” he says.

“COVID has a lot to do with it, so like a year before we even see it moving forward is completely ordinary right now.”

Watts says charges have not been dismissed in any of the pending county cases.

The city dismissed charges last year against YouTube star Jake Paul, the most highprofile individual cited for participating in the riot.

Paul initially faced misdemeanor criminal trespass and unlawful assembly charges,

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AIRPARK Buzz but the city attorney dismissed those charges last summer.

According to the department’s statement, the city dropped the charges against Paul and his friends Arman Izadi and Andrew Leon to facilitate a federal criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI. “The FBI is investigating allegations of criminal acts surrounding the incident at Scottsdale Fashion Square in May 2020,” spokeswoman Jill McCabe said last year.

Paul confirmed in since-deleted videos that an FBI raid on his California mansion last summer was connected to the riot.

Since that time, no federal charges have been filed against Paul.

McCabe did not respond to a request to comment on the status of the investigation.

The Scottsdale Police Department faced significant blowback from some local residents and shop owners in the wake of the riot for a perceived failure to get the situation under control, especially after rumors swirled that city officials ordered police to stand down during the riot.

In July, the department issued a report that denied the rumor, though it acknowledged it was not prepared to deal with the sheer size of the riot.

“I was on the scene on May 30, 2020, and was the highestranking officer present, and I never gave a stand down order during the entire night/morning,” former Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell wrote.

The report states police were aware of social media posts calling for a riot at Fashion Square as early as 3 p.m. May 30, and the department coordinated with Fashion Square to close the mall early.

The department mobilized 84 officers to patrol the mall grounds

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— which covers 2.8 million square feet — with additional units on standby.

That is over three times the number of officers on duty on a typical night in District 2, which includes the mall.

The department’s intelligence unit had expected 45 to 55 people.

The department blamed the false intelligence on the way the post calling for the riot was shared online — using screenshots that made it difficult to track impressions using traditional metrics like retweets on Twitter or shares on Facebook.

“The posts then appear to be totally independent and must be discovered on an individual basis. It is also important to mention that while we can perform keyword searches, these search functions do not work when dealing with images,” the report says.

According to the department, it made a strategic decision to keep the rioters isolated in the mall area to avoid spillover into nearby neighborhoods.

“Moving the rioters would have been a huge mistake,” he says.

“To the east, you had the entertainment district, where armed citizens sat on rooftops to defend their property.”

Officers also scrambled to protect occupied residential properties near the mall, including Optima and Scottsdale Waterfront, that were targeted by rioters.

The report showed Scottsdale police put out a call for help to the state Department of Public Safety as the gathering began at 10 p.m. but that request was denied because DPS was already aiding Phoenix police with protests.

Scottsdale police received help from other East Valley police departments after a call at 10:13 p.m.

In response to Scottsdale’s call for assistance, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and police departments in Chandler, Mesa and Tempe sent 126 officers throughout the night. DPS ultimately sent 10 troopers as well.

The report determined that “mass arrest plans were not prudent as they would render a large number of our officers unable to respond to priority and emergency situations,” but the department committed to continue efforts to track down suspects afterward.

In the months since the incident, the department has made good on that, and officers and detectives are still attempting to track down more rioters.

O’Meara says the statute of limitations on most felony crimes in Arizona is seven years, and the burglary unit is using the stolen merchandise to track down participants.

Much of the high-end stolen goods, like watches, jewelry and luxury handbags, include serial numbers that the department can track.

If the department gets a hit on a stolen item being sold at a pawn shop, it can then attempt to track down the seller.

“For example, if somebody pawns a Montblanc watch and we get a hit on a serial number, one of the first things we do is we research that particular person and then we go back and we look at the Montblanc video to see if we can recognize that person in the store,” he says.

However, even when the department tracks down a stolen item, the case is not a slam dunk, because many of those items may have changed hands multiple times.

“Some of the things we’re running into is that it is a year old, so when we’re following some of the stolen property that may have been sold … it might not be the person that actually stole it,” O’Meara says.

“It might’ve been handed down or given away. … It might be somebody that had no idea it came from the mall.” 

MEET YourAirparkNeighbor

Wayne Goshkarian is the founder and sole owner of Dylan Consulting, an insurance consulting company that has secured more than 95,000 policies. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

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MEET YourAirparkNeighbor

The Art

of Efficiency Dylan Consulting fosters new marketing advancements

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

ayne Goshkarian does a lot with a little.

The founder of Airpark-based Dylan Consulting, an insurance consulting company, and his staff secured more than 95,000 policies for individual policyholders with only eight employees.

“I work closely with the carriers in producing proprietary products, whether it’s dental or medical, and we distribute them to direct to consumer, call centers, and large agencies who have anywhere from 1,000 to 80,000 agents nationally,” Goshkarian says.

The firm employs a hybrid system that combines what consultants and brokers can provide clients. The Consulting Broker Approach is a benefits philosophy, rather than a process.

Goshkarian follows the Strategic Planning Method, a five-stage process that allows the staff to discover clients’ “Vision, Values and Goals,” design creative plans and solutions, coordinate planning resources, secure financial instruments and services, and manage performance results for clients.

“When we say, ‘We sell insurance,’ the first thing you think about is, ‘He sells group health insurance to businesses around the country,’ but that’s the furthest from the truth.

“We are an intermediary, or wholesaler, of insurance products. We don’t know what our customers look like; it’s all facilitated with online enrollment through thousands of agents and distributors.”

Goshkarian has more than 43 years of experience in the industry and was one of the first to create the laptop employee benefits

communication system in 1993 for the MGM Hotel and Casino and a web-based enrollment system in 1999 for a tech company. In honor of his deceased son, Dylan, who died at two months due to a heart condition, he launched Dylan Consulting in 2013.

This could be considered a second career for Goshkarian.

“In ’06, I was tired of this business on the retail side and decided to do something different,” says Goshkarian, 62.

“I was doing it my entire life, basically.

I wanted to do something different with my life. I stumbled into this marketplace in 2010, and the rest is history. Really, we are an intermediatory to distribution channels.”

Behind the scenes, Dylan Consulting writes “hundreds of millions of dollars” in insurance.

Goshkarian, who moved from New York to Scottsdale in 1967, says the rest of history.

A longtime Airpark businessman, he has seen the area evolve.

“The Airpark is a very unique place,” he says. “You think about all the small businesses, franchises, Discount Tire, formerly Dial. The location we have is just neat.

“I don’t think people understand what this airport brings to this area. The plane lands, and the doors open up. The wife gets out, says, ‘Look how beautiful it is. Let’s buy a house here.’ They buy a house, furniture and cars. They move their office here. It’s amazing how much money that runway and aviation bring to this community.”

Dylan Consulting is based at Signature Flight Support, so Goshkarian can hangar

his company jet there. He’s been flying for 20 years and for the last 12 years has had a Cirrus SR22. The company jet is a Phenom 100.

“I enjoy traveling to a second home in Newport Beach,” he says. “I spend as much time as I can with my son, Jack, 17, and my daughter, Ashley, who’s 22. I just bought a home here in DC Ranch. It’s on the flight path to runway 21. When I come in and land from a business trip, it goes right over my house. I love living here. I love DC Ranch.

The airport’s close by. The office is close by.

Scottsdale is so beautiful.”

This year, Dylan Consulting’s sales will most likely exceed what it did last year, Goshkarian says.

“I’m having a lot of fun,” he says. “I’m building more of a modern-day approach to the business. People in my business are very old school, doing the same thing forever.

I think, in the next couple years, Dylan Consulting will be well over a $100 million company. We may have 10 employees then.

I’m also working on a book about how to take a slow-moving industry like insurance and make it cutting-edge.”

“We have no partners, no investors and no loans. I’m the sole owner.”  Dylan Consulting 15290 N. 78th Way, Suite B202, Scottsdale Mailing address P.O. Box 15640, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 480-625-0469, dylanconsulting.com

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Dr. Stephen Gubernick founded Modern Acupuncture after hearing success stories about the alternative medicine form from his patients at The Joint.

(Photos by Dennis Murphy)

OnandPins Needles Modern Acupuncture makes alternative medicine affordable

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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William McCalla, left, is the lead acupuncturist for Dr. Stephen Gubernick's Modern Acupuncture.

r. Stephen Gubernick saw patients with a variety of maladies while running a successful chiropractic clinic with The Joint in Scottsdale.

Pregnant women suffering from low back pain visited him, and he referred them for acupuncture. The patients reported back with positive results.

This piqued Gubernick’s curiosity.

Yearning to learn more, he pursued a license in acupuncture and took additional needle technique courses.

“I quickly implemented acupuncture into my practice and found the results to be even better than anticipated,” he says. “I realized that acupuncture is much more than just a complementary treatment for pain. It could stand on its own and be effective with numerous conditions outside of pain.”

Inspired, he founded Scottsdale Airpark-based Modern Acupuncture with former The Joint executives Matt Hale and Chad Everts, along with that company’s then-IT director Mike Nesteby, in 2016.

They have since adopted the titles of chief executive officer (Hale), chief clinical officer (Gubernick), chief development officer (Everts) and chief information officer (Nesteby).

Celebrating its fourth anniversary, Modern Acupuncture opened its first Zen-inspired clinic in North Scottsdale at North Thompson Peak Parkway and North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in 2017.

The brand has expanded its reach with four additional franchises across the Valley, including Village at Arrowhead, Dana Park, SanTan Pavilions, and 16th and Camelback. Nationally, the brand has launched more than 500 licenses with nearly 50 clinics across the United States.

Since opening its first location, Modern Acupuncture has served more than 20,000 patients with 126,760 treatments across all

The focus

five Arizona clinics.

“We’re going to open many more clinics,” Gubernick says. “I don’t know details on exact numbers yet, but we stayed strong during COVID, when there was a lot of pain and stress, depending on what happens with the country.”

According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture is an all-natural, holistic treatment clinically proven to alleviate chronic pain, relieve stress and treat over 30 diseases and conditions.

“In the last year, many people were unable to get into a doctor or manage their own mental health or stress,” Gubernick says. “We played a pivotal role in easing that.

All Modern Acupuncture locations align with a series of goals to allow patients to heal.

• Provide exceptional modern acupuncture care in an accessible manner that is consistent and affordable for everyone.

• Create a spa-like environment with scientific-based music therapy, relaxing nature scenes, soft lighting and heated zero-gravity massage chairs.

• Develop its licensed acupuncturists with ongoing training based on the latest scientific evidence-based research.

• Support its practitioners, or “Zen advisers.”

• Offer pharmaceutical-grade supplements for pain, stress, fatigue, sleep and immune support that, paired with acupuncture, help patients live comfortably.

• Partner with like-minded organizations and companies who share its mission.

• Continue to educate the public on the benefits of acupuncture and provide treatments and products to help everyone reach and maintain their wellness goals.

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Dr. Stephen Gubernick says Modern Acupuncture's treatments are accessible and affordable.

“They felt the benefits. They didn’t have to go into a doctor ’s office when people were scared early on. We provided that option for people. Once they experience it, they continued.”

He says all acupuncture is effective, but Modern Acupuncture is different.

“Our treatments are accessible,” says Gubernick, who is also the Scottsdale franchise owner. “We built the company to make acupuncture affordable and convenient.”

Steve Dinkins is one of those patients.

He says acupuncture has been a “saving grace” for him during the pandemic.

“I’m a member at Modern Acupuncture to get relief from my back and neck pain, but I found that the acupuncture treatments greatly reduced the stress and anxiety that 2020 brought as well,” Dinkins says.

“Acupuncture has evolved into a critical part of my wellness routine, and I’m so thankful for it.”

Gubernick says he’s able to build his clientele by keeping the clinics open seven days a week for extended hours and offering a membership model that makes visits affordable.

Memberships are $89 monthly and include two visits per month. Other pack-

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ages are available.

“The price is important, especially now,” says Gubernick, who formerly worked for The Joint. “With acupuncture, like a lot of other therapies, consistency is important to be effective. Treating pain and stress with an affordable rate is important, too. We use a specific technology that’s very effective for pain relief while inducing relaxation.”

Gubernick says most patients come in for back and neck pain. However, once the discomfort subsides, they stay with Modern Acupuncture for maintenance.

“Acupuncture has that stress-relieving effect,” he says. “They feel calm. Stress ruins everything, but when patients come in, they can get a clear mind and stay calm.

That’s what keeps people coming back.”  Modern Acupuncture 15035 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Suite E105, Scottsdale 480-771-9205, modernacupuncture.com Modern Acupuncture corporate offices 17550 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite 100, Scottsdale 480-999-5505, modernacupuncture.com

Wellness

JOURNEY

After years in competitive gymnastics, Camila Frederico is jumping at the chance to take part in Civana’s wellness classes, like this one, each week. (Photo courtesy of Civana)

Camila Frederico takes the reins at Civana

By Alison Bailin Batz

n her second go-around in Arizona, Camila Frederico is taking it all in.

“As the new general manager of Civana Wellness Resort & Spa, doing so has been easy,” Frederico says. “It has certainly lived up to the hype from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler and USA Today — and then some — so far.”

Frederico oversees the resort’s 22 acres, 144 rooms and suites and its 20,000-square-foot spa and wellness center. An Airpark resident, Frederico has trained for this position since before she could read, but she didn’t know it yet.

Born and raised in São Paulo, Frederico competed in gymnastics at 4, going so far as to be named to the country’s national team at ages 13 and 15.

During this time, Frederico earned local celebrity status when she became the first Brazilian female to do a triple rotation on the floor exercise.

“I competed until age 17, when I finished high school and after about a dozen broken bones,” Frederico says. “I was ready for a new challenge, but I took the lessons learned about wellness and exercise with me the rest of my life.”

Unlike the United States, after high school one must declare a major before entering college.

“My brother suggested I go Camila Frederico is the new general manager into economics, and for some of Civana. (Photo courtesy of Civana) reason I did, but with a twist,” Frederico says. “In Brazil, one “After graduating with both by 21, may work toward a master’s degree at the however, there were neither journalism same time as a bachelor’s, so I did.” nor economics jobs in my home country,” Admittedly, she says she was falling asleep Frederico says. “As such, I accompanied my working toward a B.A. in economics from the travel agent mother to a convention, where I University Mackenzie in São Paulo. Frederico learned about J-1 visas to work in the hospitalalso worked toward an M.A. in journalism ity industry in the United States.” from the University Casper-Libero, also in São Intrigued by travel, Frederico booked Paulo, with the goal of being a movie critic. a one-way ticket for Orlando, packing just JUNE 2021 / SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK NEWS /

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life, starting from my first floor one bag. routine at age 4, and built a resort “I laugh at that now,” Fredwith me in mind,” Frederico says. erico says. “The Camila of today “It was love at first sight with would need 20 suitcases for everything Civana stands for shoes alone.” when it comes to wellness, health, Armed with that one suitcase relaxation, self-care and fun. I had and work ethic instilled by her to come out and see it for myself family and years of gymnastics in person.” training, Frederico earned a job The visit solidified it: In spring as the front desk clerk at the then2021, Frederico moved back to largest Marriott in the country.

Arizona to be the resort’s general She quickly fell in love with manager. the pace and people of the indus“Being on the property feels try. Frederico worked her way Camila Frederico’s second stint in Arizona is made all the sweeter like home, but a home with aerial up in the industry over the next by office views like this. (Photo courtsy of Civana) yoga, sunset sound healing and few years before driving crossHer discipline was rewarded with a 25 spa treatment rooms,” she country to Phoenix to accept a role as a meeting and event coordinator at promotion to director of rooms at the resort says. and then the opportunity to join the W Hotel She takes at least one wellness class per the then-Phoenix Ritz-Carlton in 2002.

“That iconic hotel became my home for in a leadership role upon the Marriott’s week on-site in addition to running the property to fully immerse herself in the culture. the next decade,” says Frederico, who left purchase of it in 2017.

Life was moving along swimmingly “I am even working on my certification the property as assistant director of meetings and events in 2012 to take on an even bigger for Frederico until 2020. As with the rest in aerial yoga, which I think will make me role, director of food and beverage, at the of the world, she was rocked by the global the first local hospitality leader who also pandemic. happens to be able to teach yoga in the air, Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay in California.

“It certainly was not the time to think about and to do so a full 25 years after retiring from At Half Moon Bay, she successfully led a a job change, yet here I am,” Frederico says. high-flying stunts in the first place.”  $40 million culinary operation.

At first, she ignored a headhunter ’s “The first six months there were the toughest in my career, but doing something information about Civana and the idea of Civana Wellness Resort & Spa so far out of my comfort zone pushed me returning to Arizona.

37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree However, on a whim, she Googled the to learn, grow and accept new lessons in 480-653-9000, civanacarefree.com an industry I thought I knew pretty darned resort, just to check it out.

“It was as if someone looked at my well,” Frederico says.

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BUSINESS

Soaring

Sales Leading Edge sees increased demand for aviation real estate

By Kristine Cannon

Aron Brow, Larry Brow and Stephanie Lanman of Leading Edge Real Estate.

(Photo courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate)

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hen the pandemic hit last spring, certain industries took a nosedive, from the restaurant and hotel industries to airlines and more.

But the one industry that exploded? Real estate — and not solely residential real estate.

For Scottsdale Airpark-based Leading Edge Real Estate, the pandemic also led to an increase in commercial, aviation and ranch real estate business.

“Other than just a couple months early in the pandemic with lower office space demand, we actually saw our business pick up for commercial, aviation and ranch real estate,” says Aron Brow, Leading Edge Real Estate co-founder and associate broker.

Leading Edge Real Estate is a full-service real estate firm with decades of specialized experience in several areas, including aviation real estate, which saw the

Larry Brow, designated broker and co-founder; Stephanie Lanman, senior associate; and Aron Brow, associate broker and co-founder of Leading Edge Real Estate team in the Scottsdale Airpark.

(Photo courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate)

biggest boost in business amid the pandemic.

“The extra demand for private aviation helped the aviation real estate industry from sales to leasing,” says Brow, who brings more than 20 years of aviation and real estate experience to the team.

According to Brow, the private aviation industry not only recovered but also began to exceed years prior, with those who may have traveled first class now traveling on private aircrafts.

This, in turn, led to an acceleration of the aviation real estate industry — and more demand for aviation real estate.

“Along with the real estate, we also manage aviation fuel farms, and due to the additional flying, we’ve seen an increase in fuel usage,” Brow adds.

Leading Edge Real Estate was more than capable of handling such increased demand, too. What sets Leading Edge Real Estate apart from most commercial and residential real estate companies is its team has specialized experience in aviation and airport real estate.

“From gross weights to wingspans and taxiways to fuel farms, we speak the language of aviation,” Brow says.

The aviation team at Leading Edge Real Estate has a combined professional aviation experience of more than 70 years and experience of more than 50,000 flight hours.

Having specific aviation and ranch property knowledge, coupled with the team’s approach to handling every deal, is what Brow says is the company’s strength.

“From the first client meeting to the final closing or lease signing, each team member is involved so there is never a lapse in service or loss of momentum toward the ultimate goal of getting a deal done in the most expeditious manner that benefits the client,” he says.

However, maintaining the high level of service Leading Edge Real Estate prides itself on proved an initial challenge during the pandemic.

According to Brow, “One of the hardest aspects of continuing business during the

pandemic was how to interact with customers and clients to keep deals moving.”

While the firm’s team continued to come into its Airpark office, it was challenging determining the comfort level of others, especially during the first several months.

But technology helped change that — and even gave the company an edge.

“Just like the rest of the U.S., we got really good at online meeting platforms, and in the event someone wanted to meet in person, we respected their personal space.

Where others might have given up from lack of contact, we kept following up on deals to make sure they were on track and completed,” Brow explains.

In addition to a boost in aviation real estate business, Leading Edge Real Estate also saw increased demand for residential, commercial and ranch real estate.

“From what we’ve seen, COVID-19 has only accelerated demand for ranch real estate, mainly because people are looking to escape more populated areas and have a place they can retreat with their friends and family away from other people and ongoing government restrictions,” Brow says.

As for residential real estate, Leading Edge Real Estate experienced an increase in sales — and across the spectrum, too, from affordable condos to multimillion-dollar homes.

“Although residential real estate is a

small part of our business, we added a new residential agent to our company,” Brow says.

While the pandemic led to an overall drop in demand for commercial real estate, Leading Edge Real Estate saw an uptick in business.

Leading Edge Real Estate's most important project this year is in the aviation real estate space: leasing more than 500,000 square feet of aviation hangar and office space — even bigger than last year’s largest leasing, which consisted of nearly 350,000 square feet of aviation hangar and office space.

“We always seem to have a continuous stream of other sales and leasing opportunities as well,” Brow says.

With business steady, so far, this year for Leading Edge Real Estate, Brow says the team’s goal is to continue to serve clients with the same consistent and knowledgeable service they’ve come to expect from the company.

“We’ve always strived to maintain a high level of service and to always operate with our clients’ best interests in mind,” he says.  Leading Edge Real Estate 15010 N. 78th Way, Suite 107, Scottsdale 480-535-4800, edgeaz.com

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BUSINESS

Karen May of Scottsdale Private Event Venues has worked in the event planning industry most of her life. (Photo courtesy of Karen May)

Far from

Typical Karen May takes a blank slate and makes it special

By Laura Latzko special entertainer, helicopter ride, classic car or out-ofthe-box theme can make events stand out.

As an Airpark event planner, Karen May gives her clients memorable, oncein-a-lifetime experiences.

The owner of Scottsdale Private Event Venues and Scottsdale Hangar Parties, May brings character to parties, often hosting them on ranches, in amphitheaters

and in the desert.

Her clients read like a who’s who of corporate and private clients — many of whom she cannot name. She’s also lent a hand to the Super Bowl, Final Four, Fiesta Bowl and Major League Baseball.

She has collaborated with or met celebrities like golfer Tiger Woods, former football player Kurt Warner, actor Leslie Nielsen, and country stars Garth Brooks and George Strait.

May was recognized for her work in 2019 with a Smart Women in Meetings Award during the Smart Woman Summit in Las Vegas.

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Being an event planner has been challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May says she has seen an 80% decrease in business since March 2020.

She has tried to stick to smaller events, such as holiday and private parties, weddings, digital drive-in events, incentive events, pharmaceutical releases, a helicopter-themed rehearsal dinner, brand launches, retirement parties, and an outdoor gala in a mall parking lot.

During the gala for architects, attendees watched prerecorded footage of nominees and a video featuring the nominated projects.

“Everybody was in their cars like they were at a drive-in, watching their awards gala,” she says. “They saw themselves and their projects on the big screen. At the end of the night, the first-, second- and third-place winners came up live on the screen and got their awards. It was a lot of fun. We were just trying to do something different, something out of the box.”

During the last year, she avoided planning events for larger groups, as she didn’t want to contribute to the spread of COVID-19 or play gatekeeper.

“You can’t always control your clients, if they are going to follow the rules, if they are going to wear their masks,” she says.

“It’s up to you to make sure that they do, and that’s really personal. I don’t want to be putting a mask on someone’s child or

Rather than just sit at home and be in a pity party, I needed to go do what I know and love and go help people.

telling the CFO to put their mask back on.

It’s just hard. You are in a different position when you are planning someone’s personal event and they are spending all that money. So, sometimes it’s easier to not do it than put yourself in that situation.”

Instead, she focused on helping organiKaren May of Scottsdale Private Event Venues hosts creative events, such as a Pan-Am-themed party.

(Photo by Dana Gibbons Photography)

zations like the Special Olympics and St. Mary’s Food Bank. She assisted with food drives, PPE packages for hospitals, and donations for the Beat the Heat program for Scottsdale seniors in need.

“I can’t give them money that I don’t have, but I can go help them raise it,” May

says. “I can go help them throw an event, and through my connections, I can help get them stuff. That’s what I was doing.

It’s amazing what you can do as an event planner.”

Charities and nonprofits are nothing new to May, who has worked with Alice Cooper ’s Solid Rock Teen Center, the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and the Be Kind Project.

May says giving back has helped her to stay focused and busy during the pandemic.

“Rather than just sit at home and be in a pity party, I needed to go do what I know and love and go help people,” May says.

She’s especially passionate about animals, as she has six rescue dogs. Before COVID-19, May organized events for thousands of people.

Her hangar events are something special. She brings in helicopters, jets and other aircraft. She has teamed with the Janet Cussler Car Collection as well.

“With the hangars, it’s a blank slate.

You can make them into anything you want, and you can do it with props and lighting,” May says.

She stresses that she tries to stay away from the “typical.”

“I love when it’s different and it’s not in a ballroom,” May says.

“I hate being in a square box. I don’t like to do that. I like to do things in fun places. If you are at a convention for five nights, there’s always a night where you want to go out and let your hair loose.

Those are the parties that we do.”

May says it’s all worth it when attendees walk into the venue.

“My thing is seeing it all happen, and the best part is when the doors open. It’s that Oprah ‘aha’ moment,” May says.  Scottsdale Private Event Venues Scottsdale Hangar Parties 480-616-0707, spevevents.com, scottsdalehangarparties.com

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FOOD & WINE

Alex McEntire left a corporate desk job to have fun and open her own donut shop.

(Photos by Pablo Robles)

Breaking the Mold Chin Up Donuts colors outside the lines with pastries

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski alley native Alex McEntire wanted something different. As she worked a corporate job in Seattle, she filled her free time making donuts.

She played with recipes and experimented with flavors. McEntire, who grew up along the Glendale/Peoria

border, was inspired by salty, savory and spicy donuts.

“I found I was having more fun with donuts than sitting behind my desk,” McEntire says.

Just before the pandemic, McEntire opened Chin Up Donuts at 7325 E. Frank Lloyd Wright, Suite 103, Scottsdale.

“The whole mission is to provide joy and positivity,” she says. “I opened during the pandemic, when the world and the community needed a little more of it.”

Chin Up Donuts is known for its Everything Bagel donut, which shares a salty, sweet combination. McEn-

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tire acknowledges it’s a little, well, questionable.

“I have to persuade a lot of people to try it,” she says with a laugh. “It’s such a fun combination that your brain gets a little confused.

“We switch up donuts with other fun flavors.”

Whoa Wasabi is a yeast-raised donut with a sweet and spicy wasabi glaze topped with a ginger-infused caramel drizzle. Sriracha-Cha, another yeastraised donut, has a sweet and spicy Sriracha glaze, and is coated in cinnamon sugar sprinkled with red pepper flakes.

“Whatever I eat, I think about how I

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can turn it into a donut form,” McEntire says. “I just love pushing the boundaries of what’s found in a donut. I don’t think, inherently, they have to be sweet. The more eccentric flavors, the better. I was eating Mexican food and tried to figure out how I can turn it into a donut.”

Chin Up Donuts has unique options such as the Everything Bagel donut, Whoa Wasabi donut and Sriracha-Cha donut.

McEntire once considered a donut with nacho cheese, glaze and Doritos, but the chip became soggy.

For National Donut Day on June 4, she has interesting collaborations with businesses favored by her guests. McEntire is partnering with Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles for a chicken and waffle donut.

With Fired Pie, she’s creating a marinaraglazed donut with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni.

“I did a poll on Instagram to see who the public would like to see me collaborate wish, and it was overwhelmingly Lo-Lo’s,” she says. “So, I messaged them on Instagram, and we set it up.”

Pandemic help

Like most restaurants and bakeries, Chin Up Donuts suffered through the pandemic. However, McEntire will receive a bit of help, thanks to Vans.

She was invited to partner with Vans and its “Foot the Bill” initiative. In this partnership, McEntire designed a shoe as fun merchandise for her shop and to help it grow. She received a cut of the sales of 350 shoes and about 200 T-shirts.

McEntire expects to receive the money in about four weeks.

“I filled out an application and then filmed a video in the shop telling our story,” says McEntire, whose older sister, coincidentally, attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

“A few weeks later, I found out I was

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Opening during the pandemic was tough, but McEntire was happy to be able to spread joy and positivity through her donuts.

selected to participate in it.

“I designed the shoe, both of which were available for sale. They designed the corresponding T-shirt. It was fun to design shoes. I wanted something gender neutral. I went off the branding of my boxes with stripes and cactus to tie in the Arizona roots.”

The Kellis High School graduate calls it a “fairly simple design.”

“People love the saguaro.”

McEntire says she didn’t actually think she would win but appreciates it because she could use the help after a challenging year.

“I like to say I knew what I was getting into,” she adds. “I built a business plan with projections. The business has been doing well, but we opened during the pandemic. It continues to grow, but the

money can help me hire new employees to help the ones on board. It’s going to be great.”  Chin Up Donuts 7325 E. Frank Lloyd Wright, Suite 103, Scottsdale 480-912-1240, chinupdonuts.com

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The gluten-free poke bowl has wild albacore tuna, brown rice, quinoa, avocado, pickled jicama, snap pea, pickled shiitake, lemongrass ponzu and sesame seed.

(Photo courtesy of True Food Kitchen)

Truly

Tasty Barone says. “It’s really special that our team and myself get to wake up every day and serve really awesome, delicious food that also happens to be healthy and makes you feel better after you eat it.”

True Food Kitchen remained open during the pandemic, in phases starting with takeout only, then eventually offering dine-in.

By Sara Castro Now, guests can utilize both options.

“The most important thing for a restaurant right now is to be reative lighting, natural finishes, and a patio overlook- able to serve guests the way they want to be served,” Barone says.

True Food’s menu changes quarterly to use produce in the height ing lit palm trees create the perfect ambiance for of its season, as well as keeping healthy meals at True customers on their toes.

Food Kitchen.

“As people are coming back to Set in the Scottsdale restaurants, sometimes for the first Quarter, True Food Kitchen serves time in a year, we wanted it to be a globally inspired seasonal menu super special for our guests, so we appealing to anyone seeking a more have a lot of new items for spring,” balanced diet. The restaurant, which says Barone, whose restaurant is takes pride in its consciously sourced now offering a spring menu. ingredients, offers brunch, lunch, Before the season starts, the True dinner, dessert and kids menus.

Food Kitchen team discusses the The restaurant was founded guests’ favorite dishes as well as in 2008 by Dr. Andrew Weil, a new ingredients while curating a renowned doctor of integrative new menu. medicine, and Phoenix restaurateur “I think one of the barriers someSam Fox. CEO Christine Barone times to eating healthy is actually joined Weil and Fox in 2016 and having things that feel familiar to helped to more than triple the loca- The vegan double cheeseburger is made with portobello, walnut, beet, kuzu, lettuce, pickled onion, organic tomato, you,” says Barone. tions from 12 to 37 restaurants. vegan cheddar and Vegenaise on a flaxseed bun.

True Food Kitchen strives to turn “I think that our mission is to help (Photo courtesy of True Food Kitchen) familiar dishes into something a people feel better through food,”

Scottsdale eatery welcomes spring with seasonal menu

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The avocado key lime pie features organic strawberry, cashew and coconut whipped cream.

(Photo courtesy of True Food Kitchen)

little bit healthier, with dishes such as chicken Parmesan and pizza.

New spring menu dishes include a vegan double cheeseburger ($16.50), which is housemade daily; creamy tomato fennel soup ($8); Good Earth kale cobb salad with coconut bacon and homemade dressing ($15); and a poke bowl with wild albacore tuna, avocado and housemade lemongrass ponzu sauce ($22.50).

In addition, there is a new vegan spinach and mushroom pizza with organic spinach, garlic puree and caramelized onion ($17) and a grilled sustainable salmon dish ($25.50). Dine-in guests get something special — spicy tuna spring rolls that come with a Baru nut sauce and a turmeric fish sauce. The new menu item for dessert

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The Good Earth kale cobb salad, which is vegetarian and gluten free, sees cashew, poblano ranch, avocado, asparagus, snap pea, pickled jicama, coconut bacon, organic tomato, garbanzo bean and gorgonzola piled on top of mixed greens.

Pair it with The Monarch — organic gin, elderflower, butterfly pea flower and tonic. (Photo courtesy of True Food Kitchen)

is an avocado key lime pit ($10).

“People are super excited for spring,” Barone says. “The Good Earth kale cobb, the poke bowl, the pizza and the avocado key lime pie are all doing quite well.”

True Food Kitchen has specialized drinks to go with the new items. Pool Party is rum, mango, passion fruit, coconut and lime.

The colorful The Monarch changes colors as the drink is poured.

The Strawberry Smash is organic vodka, strawberries, mint and lemon. The dragon fruit margarita is sweet, while the apricots and bourbon is a highlight as well. All cocktails are priced at $13.

In addition to these cocktails, True Food Kitchen serves a variety of nonalcoholic beverages, like sparkling mango tea ($5), organic dragon fruit limeade ($5) and kaleade ($9).

True Food Kitchen sources its ingredients with the help of Dirty Dozen list, which is created annually by the Environmental Working Group. It tells readers which ingredients contain pesticides people should avoid. The kitchen is also serving grass-fed beef and sustainably farmed fish.

“We have some awesome sourcing that we are hoping others will follow in our path and will adopt to help make the world a little bit of a better place,” Barone says.  True Food Kitchen 15191 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale 480-265-4500, truefoodkitchen.com

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Sips of the Summer Wines that perfectly pair with patios, pools and parties

By Alison Bailin Batz

ith vaccines readily available, many are looking to enjoy the company of friends and family this summer. This could mean hanging by the pool, living one’s best life on a boat in the Midwest or heading to SoCal for the beach. No matter what your summer plans are, we have a wine pairing for that.

By the pool

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio This pinot keeps it light with just a touch of citrus and delicate tropical fruit notes. If enjoying at a pool barbecue, pair it with chicken or seafood. $11.99

Scharffenberger Brut Rose Too hot for the spa? No problem, as you can get your bubble fix here. This effervescent treat is a perfect combination of raspberry and peach and offers a lingering finish. Dare we say pair it with ice cream? $29

2020 La Crema Sauvignon Blanc The aromatics here are made for the outdoors with an explosion of apricot, kiwi and mango as you bring the glass to your lips. The acidity makes it taste like liquid sunshine, and it would be perfect with oysters. $25

Robert Mondavi Winery 2018 Fumé Blanc This signature winery offering is as bright as the reflection from the water.

With the flavors of fresh melon dancing with green apple and juicy peach on the palate, it tastes even better than it looks. $23

Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2020 As crisp as a freshly washed towel, this sauvignon blanc tastes of ripe stone and passion fruit with a hint of lime. Its salinic acidity keeps it feeling refreshing glass after glass. $22.99

Medici Ermete Organic Concerto Reggiano Lambrusco DOC 2020 Grilling for dinner after a day outside? Pull out this perfect pairing for nearly any meat thanks to its dry yet fruity blend. It has just enough acid and

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On the lake

Unshackled 2019 Rosé The name alone feels like the slogan for this summer compared to last. A trio of tangerine, grapefruit and lemon make this a tough one to beat while enjoying the breeze in your hair. $21 Landmark Vineyards 2019 Overlook Chardonnay Ripe lemon, white peach, yellow apple and kiwi come together with just a hint of oak and lingering spice to make enjoying this with friends on a pontoon twice as nice. $27 Pighin Pinot Grigio Collio DOC 2018 This dry stunner is light bodied and meant to be enjoyed by all types of bodies of water. We recommend it as the first toast to summer with friends you’ve missed the past year-plus. $23.99 AIX Rosé 2020 Fragrant with a salmon pink color, this bottle explodes with summer fruit in every sip, notably watermelon and ripe strawberries. Expect crisp acidity at the end, perhaps to provide a little liquid courage to take a turn tubing behind the boat? $21.99 2020 Aperture Cellars Chenin Blanc Vibrant with clear notes of nectarines and honeysuckle, perhaps enjoy this one on a sunset ride with your honey.

Its smooth mouthfeel will set the stage for romance on the water. $30 Justin Vineyards & Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc The perfect marriage of tropical fruit and bright citrus, there is an extra something with every sip in the form of fleeting flavors of fresh herb that

makes one feel like the summer gardens surrounding the lake are coming to life. $16

At the beach

WillaKenzie 2018 Willamette Valley Chardonnay It can be tough to find a chard that is crisp enough for a day at the beach. We’ve found it in this Oregon-grown offering with sufficient creaminess but also an infusion of citrus that helps cuts the richness. $29.99 Red Car Rosé of Pinot Noir 2020 Orange is the star of this spectacular summer rosé.

First, expect aromatics of orange blossoms. If that isn’t lovely enough, give it a sip and you will taste clear notes of refreshing orange sorbet. Toward the finish, minerals cleanse the palate and make you ready for more. $28

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tanins to balance a bite of just about anything. $25.99

Ehlers Estate 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Juicy apricot, orange candy, yellow wildflowers, lemon rind, lime pie and pears come together in the most delightful of ways in this acidic yet juicy offering.

There is also a hint of vanilla that soothes the mind and body together with the open water. $36 Marine Layer Chardonnay The name alone will make you want to enjoy this by the ocean.

The flavors of ripe tropical fruit, vanilla and salty minerality, however, will make you so glad that you did. $40.

Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 Crisp and complex notes of lime balanced with pineapple and mango make a good balance between acidity and fruitiness here. It is also a little something special to whip out and share with friends given its expressiveness and elegance. $59.99  JUNE 2021 / SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK NEWS /

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reak out the party hats: The city of Scottsdale celebrates its 70th anniversary of incorporation June 25, 2021.

From farm town to fabulous in seven decades, Scottsdale has been built on citizen participation, innovation, public-private partnerships, respect for the environment, and embracing diversity. We know how to have fun while celebrating our amazing heritage.

Consider some of the ways we’ve celebrated Scottsdale’s milestones:  Scottsdale has honored its “founder/ namesake,” Chaplain Winfield Scott, since at least 1910. The official dedication of the Scottsdale Grammar School was delayed so that it could be held on Scott’s 73rd birthday, February 26, 1910. He was joined at the event by Arizona Territorial Gov. Sloan, Indiana Gov. Thomas Marshall (in town to visit his wife Lois Kimsey’s family here) and the settlement’s residents and students. Scottsdale continues to honor Scott’s memory and contributions every year on his birthday with a free, public birthday party on/around February 26.

After the Scottsdale Chamber of  Commerce was established in March 1947, it began organizing community events — the annual Hi! Neighbor gather-

“Scottsdale Is Incorporated” banner headline from the June 28, 1951, Scottsdale Progress. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society)

ing, horse rodeos, Street Pavers’ Balls and the Sunshine Festival (forerunner of the long-running Parada del Sol). Since 1994, the Scottsdale Chamber organizes the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame, annually recognizing people, nonprofits and businesses integral to Scottsdale’s evolution.

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 Newspaper headlines from June/July 1951 herald the incorporation of Scottsdale as a town as of June 25, 1951, (2,032 residents on approximately a half square mile) and the appointment of five residents to the first town council (Mort Kimsey, Bill Miller, E.G. Scott, Jack Sweeney and Malcolm

REMEMBER When Scottsdale’s then-new municipal building, housing the police department, city court/ council chambers, was dedicated on Scottsdale’s 10th birthday on June 25, 1961.

(Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society)

Mort Kimsey invited residents to a birthday party on June 25 held at the Scottsdale High School auditorium. Perhaps due to the extreme heat (114 degrees), only 57 attended. Those who did attend enjoyed music by the Ray Ludovici band and talks by Scottsdale pioneer Mrs. Mae (Fred) Mathis and Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce President Roland Feltman. Following the party, Mayor Kimsey and officials dedicated the new $160,000 Municipal Building on Main Street next door to the then-City Hall (now the Scottsdale Historical Society Museum/Little Red Schoolhouse). Residents To celebrate the second anniversary of Scottsdale’s Civic Center in October 1970, a cake was toured Scottsdale Police sculpted to represent City Hall and Civic Center Department offices, the jail Library. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society) and room used as the city court and council chambers (which featured a huge wood carving by Dee Flagg depicting chaplain Winfield Scott and a stagecoach leaving Scottsdale).

At Scottsdale’s 10th  birthday in 1961, there were over 10,000 residents in an area of about 6 square miles.

Feltman said in a congratulatory ad in the Scottsdale Progress: “Today we are watching a continued growth to the extent of 600 people per month moving into the school district; new businesses opening at the rate of about three per week, and postal receipts grown to third in the state.

Sleepy little Scottsdale has

White, the latter of whom became the first mayor). The news articles do not mention any parties to celebrate the culmination of the long-studied incorporation issue. A few days after incorporation, however, the community gathered for a Post 44/American Legion-sponsored family Fourth of July celebration that included a softball game, picnic and fireworks held at the Scottsdale High School athletic field.  To celebrate Scottsdale’s 10th anniversary of incorporation in June 1961, Mayor

in 10 years become the bedroom community to the entire Valley, Fashion Center of the Southwest, the Arabian horse capital of the world, and one of the finest arts and crafts centers in the country.”

According to the June 25, 1966,  Scottsdale Daily Progress, Scottsdale celebrated its 15th birthday with a birthday cake (white, decorated with pink flowers, provided by the Scottsdale Camelback Jaycees) and music by the Scottsdale Boys Band at an event held under covered porches at Scottsdale Road and Main Street.  Emcee Jonathan Marshall, publisher of the Scottsdale Daily Progress, listed some of the city’s accomplishments over 15 years: “paving of dirt roads, planting of palm trees along Scottsdale Road, creating homes for some 56,000 people, a modern sewer system, cultural leadership in the Valley, fine restaurants, tourist facilities and shopping centers and the building of a government with a capable professional staff.” Another speaker, former Councilmember Herb Caywood “recalled 25 people showing up at a city council meeting wearing

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gas masks to protest odor from Scottsdale’s sewer plant.” Mayor Bud Tims, however, declared that Scottsdale is a model comDolan Ellis was munity. Marshall’s newspaper carried the featured a special anniversary supplement, that, entertainer at among other features, carried the photos Scottsdale’s of the six men who had served as mayor 35th anniverin 15 years (White, Kimsey, Bill Schrader, sary public celebration John Woudenberg, Bill Clayton and Tims). and street fair.

The size of Scottsdale in 1966 was 54,000 (Photo courtesy people in 63 square miles. of the Scottsdale In addition to celebrating founder/  Historical Society) namesake chaplain Scott and the anniversary of incorporation, Scottsdale has also celebrated anniversaries of the Bennie Gonzales-designed Civic Center. In 1969, at its first anniversary, Mayor Tims welcomed Arizona Gov. Jack Williams to the outdoor ceremony in front of library cards at the ceremony held City Hall; many school children at Civic Center Library. Library also participated. On its second Director Hugh Cleary said these anniversary in 1970, an elaborate senior residents would be intercake was baked/sculpted as a viewed for an oral history project. scale model of City Hall and the (Note: Many of these oral histories Civic Center Library. At its 50th can be heard as audio files on anniversary, the city planned a the Scottsdale library’s website, gala weekend of “Celebrate ’68” scottsdalelibrary.org; search under activities, many of which were Scottsdale Heritage Connection). rained out. However, a street near  Scottsdale had a dual celebraCity Hall was renamed Bennie tion in 1976 — its 25th anniversary Gonzales Way, and 1960s tribute and the nation’s bicentennial. At bands rocked the City Hall Kiva to a party, complete with cake and the delight of residents of all ages. ice cream, held in the then-new Mayor Bill Jenkins presented a plaque of appreciation to  In 1971, Scottsdale marked its city seal designer Gene Brown Pennington at the city’s Scottsdale Center for the Arts 20th year of incorporation. City 25th anniversary party in 1976. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale atrium, Mayor Bill Jenkins honored employees with the longest and Historical Society) Mrs. Gene Brown Pennington newest years/months of service who designed the city’s “bucking residents who had lived here for at least 50 blew out the candles on a huge bronco” seal and was a member of the birthday cake. Scottsdale had grown to years on the occasion of the city’s 23rd anhistoric Brown Family (of Brown Avenue niversary of incorporation. Thirty so-called 67,823 residents. and Brown’s Ranch). Party attendees were “old timers” were presented with special Mayor Tims honored Scottsdale  serenaded by a barbershop quartet and toured a display of historic memorabilia at the Little Red Schoolhouse (then the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce offices).

The Scottsdale Daily Progress published a 64-page supplement saluting Scottsdale and the U.S. on their milestones.  Scottsdale’s first mayor, White, reflected on Scottsdale’s 30 years of incorporation in a Scottsdale Daily Progress article June 25, 1981, saying “concern over whether Scottsdale would lose its Western character by incorporating was overcome by residents’ fears that other municipalities might annex their town. They were quite willing to go along, rather than be annexed by the city To celebrate Scottsdale’s 37th anniversary of incorporaof Phoenix or the city of Tempe.” tion and the 100th anniversary of its founding by Winfield  On June 28, 1986, Scottsdale observed and Helen Scott in 1888, Mayor Herb Drinkwater and its 35th anniversary of incorporation. residents yell “Good morning, America!” on national Mayor Herb Drinkwater and the Scottsdale television. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society)

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REMEMBER When Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague welcomes residents to the city’s 60th birthday party at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on June 25, 2011. (Photo by Joan Fudala)

City Council invited residents to attend a street fair on Scottsdale Civic Center Mall that evening featuring entertainment by Arizona’s Official Balladeer Dolan Ellis as well as the Scottsdale Sizzlers, Calico Cloggers, Scottsdale Jaycees and others.

A historic plaque dedication ceremony at the then-Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce building recognized the significance of the 1909 vintage Little Red Schoolhouse to the community’s history (including its role as Town Hall, 1955-63; Scottsdale Police Department, 1955-61; and Scottsdale Public Library, 1963-68).  In 1988, residents joined Mayor Drinkwater at Main Street and Brown Avenue to tip their red Stetson hats and yell “Good morning, America!” to a national television audience in celebration of the 100 years since Scottsdale’s founding (Scottsdale filed its homesteading documents July 2, 1888).

 Scottsdale had grown to over 130,000 residents on 184.5 square miles by its 40th birthday in 1991. According to The Arizona Republic’s June 24 edition, “There won’t be any parades or confetti Tuesday to celebrate Scottsdale’s 40th birthday. However, city officials plan to include a birthday celebration in the July 5 ‘Scottsdale Days Celebrity Sizzler’ party at the Scottsdale Mall.” Indeed — there was birthday cake, singers and a commemorative video (which can be viewed at scottsdalelibrary.org).  Months of events celebrated Scottsdale’s 50th birthday in 2001. From a Mayor’s Breakfast recognizing businesses that predated the town’s incorporation in 1951 to Downtown walking tours, publishing a commemorative booklet and coffee table book, an employee cake decorating contest, and birthday parties at City Hall and the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, the city partied hearty for

Scottsdale’s golden anniversary.  Scottsdale held events over 60 days to celebrate 60 years as a city in 2011.

Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague welcomed residents to the breakfast party at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, where Mayor Jim Lane, Arizona Historian Marshall Trimble, and Scottsdale City Councilmember and native son Dennis Robbins spoke.  Now, Scottsdale is 70 and is a city of some 158,000 residents living, working, raising families, learning and retiring on 184.5 square miles (one-third of which is preserved as open space). There are plans to celebrate with a Legacy Quest family event around Old Town and Civic Center, historic flashback talk at Civic Center Library, the opening of the Milestones & Memories Exhibit at Civic Center Library sponsored by Scottsdale Leadership, and other events. See scottsdaleaz.gov or scottsdalelibrary. org for details.  Much has changed over 70 years, but not Scottsdale’s desire to mark its birthday and other civic milestones with parties, programs, publications and pride.

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ADVICE fromWeiss JUNE 2021 Business Horoscopes

By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA ARIES 3/21-4/20 Welcome to Gemini month and to 2021’s second eclipse, which falls on June 10. The sign of Gemini relates to communications.

Current news should not be taken lightly.

Keep your ears open and your mouth closed from June 1 to June 23. Communication skills rule this month. Support small business.

Personal Power Days: June 4 and June 5 TAURUS 4/21-5/20 You’ll be supported by an overflow of events. The sun in Gemini highlights your material affairs — what you have and don’t have. It’s a seller’s market. This month requires patience and flexibility on your part. Have fun, instead of focusing on mundane affairs. The full moon on June 24 encourages you to get more socially active, and local events will provide opportunities.

Personal Power Days: June 6, June 7 and June 8 GEMINI 5/21-6/20 Your ability to see yourself can be put to good use. Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time should be avoided June 3 to June 23. All Geminis have a way with words.

In your mind, you’ll have a lot of mental and social chatter. You will have a desire to change jobs within six months.

Personal Power Days: June 9 and June 10 CANCER 6/21-7/20 This is the time to reinvent yourself, both personally and professionally. Watch for sudden demands and changes in housing, rental, food, gas, construction and electronics appliances. Cutting back is one of this month’s themes. Be cautious. Don’t be extravagant.

Personal Power Days: June 11 and June 12 LEO 7/21-8/22 Although there’s a crisis, June is lighthearted for you. Make new contacts and partake in group activities. Be careful about how you present yourself. No other month gives you the social and professional landscape to succeed like June does. Strengthen

ties. Small business paves the way to the future. Learn special skills to survive — we can’t all be CEOs. Personal Power Days: June 13 and June 14 VIRGO 8/23-9/22 The dual sun sign of Gemini changes its mind. Nothing is set in stone this month, including the weather. Good luck if you think you can fill up the gas tank and hit the road. Between the gas shortage and your work schedule, you’ll be lucky to do anything. While you don’t want fall into the trap of living to work, this month is an exception, Virgo. Job searching can be enjoyable. Don’t throw away the mask or stop social distancing.

Personal Power Days: June 15, June 16 and June 17 LIBRA 9/23-10/22 Your focus turns outward, away from personal issues that you may have been obsessing about. Use your diplomatic talents and resources. Show up when you’re invited out. Artistic/creative services are thriving. The full moon on June 24 marks the time to finish a project, make a commitment or to pivot.

Personal Power Days: June 18 and June 19 SCORPIO 10/23-11/22 Despite the Neptunian fog and double talk, stay focused and in control from June 20 to June 21. Continue to expect the unexpected, especially in the investment and financial fields. Keep an eye on the market and discoveries in the high-tech industry. Wait until later in the month (after June 24) to reach an agreement or change your direction.

Personal Power Days: June 20, June 21 and June 22 SAGITTARIUS 11/23-12/20 Last month’s Eclipse impacts your future. This month’s eclipse on June 10 is similar. Despite pressure, your com-

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mitments may be delayed. You’ll get through this by cooperating with groups or organizations and interacting with others in the communications field. That is what this month is all about.

Personal Power Days: June 23 and June 24 CAPRICORN 12/21-1/20 Your professional world moves slowly as the economy transitions. Keep a close eye on the changing cultural world.

Restrictive Saturn remains in finances, earning ability and values, big business and construction. Focus on your routine, health and attitude during the first half of June. During this time, opportunities will appear, allowing you to take a new direction. Lighten up!

Personal Power Days: June 25 and June 26 AQUARIUS 1/21-2/19 June is a topsy-turvy month. Each day brings a surprise. Still, it will prove to be a progressive month. Expect the second half of 2021 to be explosive. Reunite with former friends, associates and personal interests. Reinvent yourself. Look to the fields of technology and medical science.

Prepare to make a move. The eclipse on June 10 is favorable to addressing personal/career questions.

Personal Power Days: June 27 and June 28 PISCES 2/20-3/20 The medical field dominates this month.

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