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6 Bowling for Good

Life’s a Fiesta (Bowl) for Mike Nealy

10 It’s All About Value

Magellan Jets offers personalized service for travelers

16 Honest Auto Repair

Award-winning shop celebrates new Airpark location

18 Filling the Gap

Epicurean Extravagance

California-based insurance agency making its mark in Scottsdale

The ‘dish’ on fine dining in Scottsdale

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Flight Aerial Engagement launches new training technology

24 Taking Flight

Aerial Engagement launches new training technology

30 Get RED-y to Celebrate!

These bold bottles will make the holidays even brighter

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14 ‘Swing Time’ for a Good Cause

’40s hangar party celebrates veterans, supports aviation students

28 Epicurean Extravagance

32 Booze Cruise

Wine Wagon offers fun shuttle service to Sedona wineries

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“I grew up in a small town in Minnesota, where my father was the local doctor,” Nealy says. “And before he was the local doc, it was my grandfather’s role.”

As a result, health and wellness were important to Nealy from a young age.

“While I had medicine in my actual DNA, it just wasn’t in me to follow in their footsteps,” Nealy says. “Like them, I wanted to help people but knew medicine wasn’t my path.”

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MEET YourAirparkNeighbor fact, the standout high school athlete began coaching youth football upon graduation in 1983.

Over the next 10 years, while earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business at the University of Minnesota and getting his start at a Fortune 500 company, Nealy would continue to coach, winning eight league championships along the way.

“I hung up my whistle in 1994,” Nealy says. “But sports would come calling again soon enough.”

That opportunity came in 2001, when the NHL’s Minnesota Wild recruited him for their leadership team. Then, in December 2005, the then-Phoenix Coyotes reached out.

“If you’ve been in Minnesota in December, you’ll understand why sunny Phoenix was so appealing,” says Nealy, who became the team’s executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2006, advancing to president and chief operating officer in 2010.

During his time with the Coyotes, Nealy also got involved in local volunteer efforts, joining the boards for both the Partnership for a Drug-Free America’s local chapter and the Fighter Country Partnership Foundation.

“While giving back both within the con-

Mike Nealy, second from right, with the 2021 Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade grand marshals, Alice Cooper and the Fiesta Bowl founders. (Photo courtesy of Fiesta Bowl Charities)

fines of the team as well as my work outside of the office, I got the bug to get involved in helping others in a really big way, just not in the same medical way it did for the others in my family,” Nealy says. “It became clear to me that if there was a way to marry my passion for working in sports with my desire to give back, I — with like-minded others — could make a big impact.”

Enter the Fiesta Bowl.

Bringing life full circle, the former youth football coach took on the executive director role of the Fiesta Bowl in 2014.

“The Fiesta Bowl has long been well known as one of the elite college football postseason games,” Nealy says.

Maybe the game that put the Fiesta Bowl on the map was in 1987 when Penn State defeated Miami, 14-10, in the first arranged national championship. Penn State

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“Our reputation as a first-in-class college football bowl organization has been established over 50 years, from our wellknown hospitality, hosting some of college football’s most memorable moments and being a ‘Bowl of Firsts’ — the first to have a title sponsor, the first to have a female and African American as Bowl president, the first to have 3,000 volunteers, the first of the then-nonlegacy bowls to host a national championship,” Nealy says.

Beyond all of this, according to Nealy, at the heart of the Fiesta Bowl Organization is a simple mission: to enhance organizations that contribute to the success of their communities through youth, sports and education.

Through its two annual bowl games in the Valley, the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl and the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, as well as community events throughout the year such as the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade, Fiesta Bowl Charities makes an almost immeasurable impact on the community.

Mike Nealy hands out the trophy at the 2021 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. (Photo courtesy of Fiesta Bowl Charities)

Over the past year alone, Nealy and his team have: • Donated more than 50,000 pieces of personal protective equipment.

• Provided nearly 3.75 million meals to those in need.

• Supported more than 688,000 youth through grant programs.

• Personally touched nearly 50 local nonprofits via time and financial contributions.

“Back in 1971, when our nine founders approached the NCAA about bringing a bowl game to Arizona, they called it ‘the state’s largest and most important community effort in history,’ and they had no idea just how spot on they would be,” Nealy says.

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“We saw that many teachers spent their own money to enhance their classroom experience, so we developed Wishes for Teachers to aid teachers in that effort,” Nealy says. “As a way to support, celebrate and honor Arizona educators, teachers fill out an online application detailing their school and classroom wish. Wishes are to be selected by a random drawing to receive a grant.”

In its five years, Wishes for Teachers granted more $3.7 million to Arizona teachers, impacting 300,000-plus students at 400 schools across the state.

“In coming weeks, that number will approach $5 million as we plan to give away $1 million and double the amount of teachers across Arizona to 400 grantees during this year’s event,” Nealy says.

In addition to supporting local teachers, Nealy will spend December honoring those who came before him in Arizona giving.

“This year’s Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe will honor Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper and the Fiesta Bowl Founders as Grand Marshals for the Saturday, December 18, march through the Central Phoenix,” Nealy says.

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VALUE Magellan Jets offers personalized service for travelers

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rivate jet travel is poised to see its busiest quarter this winter, thanks to passengers who want to distance themselves from possible COVID-19 exposure.

Magellan Jets, which operates out of Scottsdale Airport, is no different. The company hand-screens and reviews the qualifications of all pilots and crews and enforces strict COVID-19 protocols and safety guidelines that exceed what the FAA and most private jet operators require.

Magellan Jets’ staff is preparing for an influx of travelers whom, they recommend, should make plans early for holiday and winter travel.

“The No. 1 thing we’re experiencing are folks traveling between homes in the Scottsdale area and Aspen or Eagle, Colorado, which is somewhat funny, considering the difference in climate,” says Ryan Foss, Magellan Jets’ director of flight support.

“They escape the winter by going to Colorado, and then they return to Arizona for the warmth. That is almost entirely what we see.

We have some who go in and out of California or across the country to the New York area.”

This winter, Magellan Jets teamed with the yachting company IYC to bring access to

Magellan Jets customizes its memberships to each client to anticipate their needs before they are asked for.

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private aviation and yachting to clients and guests.

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ing and guaranteed Wi-Fi with 50-plus hours; multiple aircraft daily usage; round-trip discounts; long-leg discounts and personal owner adviser.

Jet memberships receive guaranteed access to one of four categories of private aircraft. Private aviation consultants work with travelers to find the aircraft best suited based on their needs, preference and use.

Foss says Magellan Jets’ pricing is based on the value travelers receive. An advantage is arriving later for a flight — 10 to 15 minutes before takeoff — instead of two and a half hours early for a major airline.

“You also don’t have to pick up the phone, be put on hold and press extensions trying to talk to a customer service representative,” Foss adds.

Magellan Jets suggests to set up trips early, as private jet travel is expected to be the busiest this winter.

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“They turn around on the next trip and say, ‘I get it now.’”

Getting to know you The guest experience team creates Foss boasts that customer relationships detailed member profiles after extenare personal. sive and detailed onboarding phone “We know your wife’s name, where your calls. That, Foss says, allows Magellan son went to college, your dog’s name. It’s all Jets to “anticipate their needs before about value. We very rarely try to chase the they even ask.” prices of our competitors. We know what our “Our members and jet card owners experience is worth. Customers have tried to don’t have member numbers,” he chase prices and they’ll fly with someone else adds. “We know them, and we can on a certain trip. go into their last trip and research whatever they need from an upcoming trip. We have a guest experience Magellan Jets teamed with yachting company IYC to bring clients to Caribbean locations including department that has the the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Photo courtesy of Magellan Jets) sole purpose of looking at profiles and opportunicampuses for future studies. They arrived on ties for experiences.”

For example, if travelers are the plane to find it decorated in the college’s going to a football game or Aspen colors. When the family was ready to jet off to to ski, Magellan Jets’ staff will the next destination, the décor was changed to personalize the aircraft for that reflect that school.

“When we know that you’re flying with mission. Foss says it’s not necessarily a request. It’s about being us for a college tour, we try to, tactfully, ask what college or university they’re touring. kind and accommodating.

“If they’re going skiing, we We will go ahead and reach out to the college can put boot warmers on board store. We’ll try to get college swag delivered or hot chocolate on board,” Foss to the aircraft and have it decked out on that adds. “Our guest experience college’s gear.

“All of a sudden, the Clemson gear that team knows the mission — why was on board is now Dartmouth or whatever they’re flying — and we take it may be. We do things like that very often.”  advantage of that opportunity.”

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IYC Bowl. (Photo courtesy Travelers have also flown with iyc.com of Magellan Jets) their children to visit college

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‘Swing Time’ for a

The Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, located at the Scottsdale Airport, commemorates the rich history of the airfield and provides a tribute to all veterans.

(Photo courtesy of Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial)

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’40s hangar party celebrates veterans, supports aviation students

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By Jordan Houston he Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial is gearing up for its annual Swing Time event to not only honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice but also support local students interested in aviation degrees.

The nonprofit is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of aviation in Scottsdale and providing a tribute to veterans,

as well as educational opportunities for children.

It will host the gathering from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, November 6, at the Scottsdale Airport at 15000 N. Airport Drive. Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega will provide Veterans Day comments, and this year’s honorary guest will be Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder, a WWII veteran and U.S. Naval aviator.

The 1940s-themed hangar party, aimed at celebrating all veterans, will have several WWII vehicles and artifacts on display. Food

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will be served via “chow line,” and periodstyle cocktails and music will be featured.

To complement the mood and ambiance, attendees are encouraged to dress in 1940s attire, according to Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial President Steve Ziomek. “(Holder is) 99, and he turns 100 on December 13,” Ziomek says. “He is one of the very few living Pearl Harbor survivors.

So, in tradition, we’ll be starting at the memorial underneath the Stearman PT-17 for champagne and hors d’oeuvres.”

Around 6, the party will head upstairs

into the Stearman and Thunderbird rooms for the somber POW-MIA ceremony, carried out by the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard, Ziomek continues. Holder will later take the stage, followed by music, food, a silent auction and a 9 p.m. “surprise.”

Swing Time is TB2’s first celebration since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ziomek explains. Instead of the typical crowd size of roughly 400 attendees, the organization is anticipating around 200 this November, he notes.

“I think the thing I’m most proud of is we were able to put it all together and it started from a dream,” says Ziomek, a U.S. Civil Air Patrol major and command pilot, U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate and former Coast Guard Rescue Pilot. “And it’s growing and now the support we’ve received from the city, from the airport and from the veteran community.”

Proceeds will benefit the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Aviation Scholarship Program for Arizona college students interested in careers in various aspects of the aviation industry.

According to Ziomek, scholarship recipients are eligible to receive up to $2,500 and must apply directly through the technical/ trade school or college and be accepted for an aviation-related certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Schools and institutions approved for the TB2 Aviation Scholarship Program include Arizona State or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical universities, Cochise and Yavapai colleges, and Chandler-Gilbert and Pima community colleges.

TB2 has awarded 11 scholarships, with financial amounts varying depending on whether a two-year or four-year school is attended, Ziomek says.

Thunderbird Field II, now the Scottsdale Airport, opened in 1942 as an Army Air Corps training facility. The memorial boasts a Stearman PT-17 as its centerpiece, commemorates the rich history of the airfield and provides a tribute to veterans of all kinds, Ziomek explains.

In 2017, the Scottsdale City Council approved an agreement to build the veterans' memorial shade plaza as part of the Terminal Area Redevelopment Project. Ziomek, who was working on the Scottsdale Airport Advisory Commission at the time, says he was inspired to kick-start the project to show generate for the airport.

“I got tired of all the noise complaints from all of the local people,” he shares, indicating frequent community complaints about loud air traffic in residential areas. “I and another individual thought maybe if these people knew about the history of the airport they wouldn’t complain so much.”

Although the TB2’s original intention was to highlight the airport’s impressive history, it quickly transpired into creating Scottsdale’s first veterans memorial, Ziomek says.

“More important than that, I wanted to create a true veterans memorial for the city of Scottsdale, because up until that time, Scottsdale was the only major city in the state without a veterans memorial,” the president adds.

The nonprofit has since expanded its scope and mission to give back to the community in other areas, according to Ziomek.

“There are three prongs to what we do now,” he explains. “The first was getting the airplane and getting the city to build the memorial — hanging the airplane to create the veterans memorial for all veterans. After that was done, we moved into phase two, providing scholarships to Arizona students going to Arizona colleges that are interested in some sort of aviation degree.”

TB2 is gearing up for phase three — one of Ziomek’s proudest segments — he says.

Earlier this summer, TB2 announced its new financial and support partnership with Dogs4Vets, a service organization dedicated to enabling disabled veterans to “live a more productive life through the use of service animals.”

“It’s my favorite simply because I’m a veteran and in the state of Arizona there are 95,000 veterans and a third of them are disabled in one way, shape or form,” Ziomek says.

Dogs4Vets helps disabled veterans train their own dog to be their service dog, sponsoring them with lifetime, no-cost service dog training and certification.

Proceeds from the 2021 Swing Time event will also be funneled to the pooch-centric nonprofit, Ziomek says.

The TB2 president and chairman adds that he is looking forward to the celebration and its potential to raise multifaceted levels of awareness. “(Pride) and that they just know a little bit more about the history of the Scottsdale Airport,” Ziomek shares. “And making it a true honor for veterans and raising awareness of what we do, and raising money to help support it all.” 

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Heath Harris opened his third Heath's Auto Service in Scottsdale this June to boost the public perception of dealing with car issues.

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Honest Auto Repair Award-winning shop celebrates new Airpark location

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By Jordan Houston ar aficionado Heath Harris is looking to change the auto service industry one repair shop at a time — and his sights are set on Scottsdale.

The former Flagstaff resident opened Heath’s Auto Service, located at 7333 E. Butherus, Suite B-100, in June of this year to boost the public perception of dealing

with car issues and service companies.

Harris’ fourth and first Maricopa County location, Heath’s Auto Service, offers everything from oil changes to engine changes and everything in between by skilled Automotive Service Excellence Master Certified technicians.

Harris says he prides himself in championing top-tier customer service, including at his other three facilities in Northern Arizona, and explains that car repair establishments can be pleasant experiences — despite a negative stereotype.

“The industry really has a black eye, and it’s had a black eye for a long time,” Harris says. “I wanted to fix a lot of things I saw wrong in the industry. My

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motto is auto repair doesn’t have to be inconvenient.”

The AAA-approved repair facility utilizes advanced computer diagnostics with bidirectional controls and Original Equipment support, as well as offers full client reports featuring pictures and video of findings. A free 52-point inspection is offered with every service.

Heath’s Auto Service also uses Hunter Engineering Company computerized digital signal processor technology, along with Hoffman’s leading camera technology, to generate “the most accurate” four-wheel alignment.

“Everyone always says the customer is always right,” Harris says. “But, I would

Richard Romero works on a vehicle at Heath's Auto Service at the newest location in Scottsdale. (Photo by David Minton)

say a customer’s perception is their reality, and how they perceive you is how you are. You never get a second chance to make first impressions.”

On top of EO assistance, the auto shop provides Original Equipment Manufacturer services incorporating BG Products for cooling systems, transmissions, fuel injectors and power steering.

Clients waiting for repairs can either kick back and relax in the shop’s comfortable waiting area, featuring complimentary refreshments, or opt to take a free loaner if available. Free shuttle rides are also an option.

“Most people believe that when you drop off your car, it’s just sitting in there and they’re charging you for every minute,” Harris says. “I think it’s just a lack of communication, so I put a big emphasis on really over-communicating with each customer and providing exceptional customer service.”

“I like to have a business that I would feel comfortable sending my grandmother to,” he adds. “My waiting room should feel like my living room.”

The father of three says he has always been “extremely passionate about cars growing up,” including asking for a compressor at the age of 12.

He launched his first Flagstaff location 20 years ago, which has expanded to three large-scale operations within the area.

Harris’ business landed Best Auto Repair of Flagstaff 2013 to 2020 and is an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence-recognized business.

“I really got into this because I love to fix cars and I love to help people,” Harris says. “I really look forward to building relationships that will last and getting to know more people.”

The auto repair owner also taps into that passion by offering consulting and coaching services for others within the industry, he continues.

Harris joined the Shop Fix Academy, a leader in training and coaching for the automotive repair industry, in 2017.

Founded by Aaron Stokes, owner and operator of five auto repair shops and the radio show host of “Fixin’ Cars with Aaron Stokes” on Nashville’s 99.7 WTN, the academy is dedicated to helping as “many shop owners as possible leave a legacy by thriving in business and becoming better.”

“A lot of what drives my passion is changing the industry and the perception of the industry, and making people realize there are some really good guys out there,” Harris says. “I want to teach these guys how to do this ethically while also making money.”

Harris, through Shop Fix, now helps to consult roughly 600 auto repair shops nationwide, which fuels his “fire.”

Since its inception this summer, Harris says Heath’s Auto Service has been warmly received by its new Scottsdale community.

The shop owner says he is eager to continue to immerse into and contribute to the Airpark’s burgeoning economic engine.

“I’m looking to building a solid reputation in the same way I did up North,” he says. “I want to build it on trust. I like to be your ‘go-to’ guy. I want to be that guy that everybody talks about at the dinner table.” 

Heath’s Auto Service

7333 E. Butherus, Suite B-100, Scottsdale 480-405-8334, heathsairportauto.com

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GAP California-based insurance agency making its mark in Scottsdale

By Jordan Houston California-based multiline insurance agency is expanding its Arizona presence, adding fuel to the Scottsdale Airpark’s ever-growing economic engine.

On October 8, Desert Insurance Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new office location at 13430 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 203. The award-winning independent brokerage, originating from La Quinta, welcomed roughly 200 clients, community members, family and friends to mix and mingle from 5 to 9 p.m. on its rooftop with like-minded individuals and the faces behind the airport’s newest addition.

Attendees were met with live music, catering, beverages and gift bags highlighting Desert Insurance Solutions’ readiness to begin assimilating into the city.

“I just think it’s a natural progression for us, and business is so vibrant here,” Desert Insurance Solutions co-owner and President Carrie Babij tells Airpark News.

“We’re excited to expand what we’ve successfully been able to build and offer in California, and we are looking forward to really seeing how we can serve the community here.”

The broker offers “all types” of insurance to commercial, professional and personal …continues on page 20

Desert Insurance Solutions co-owners Carrie Babij and her husband Mark Babij celebrated the launch of the insurance brokerage’s new Arizona location on October 8. (Photo courtesy of LoveLee Photography)

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…continued from page 18 clients, as well as small- to medium-sized businesses.

Desert Insurance Solutions also provides health insurance and Medicare supplements, Babij notes.

“My agency is what I would call a boutique firm, meaning we can do a lot of the same things most of the big national brokerage houses can do,” the president shares. “But because we’re not owned by shareholders and boards of directors, we can do it the way we want to do it.”

Adding, “Big brokerages don’t want to deal with smaller clients because they have thresholds. So, we end up helping a lot of startup companies and smaller companies that can’t get the service from the larger brokerages — we really fill in that gap.”

Because Desert Insurance Solutions is licensed to do business in virtually every state, the boutique firm specializes in serving high-value homeowners with multiple properties — branding itself as a unique candidate against competitors.

People in the “high net worth space” with homes in multiple states looking to consolidate and simplify their insurance with a single broker and carrier could benefit greatly from Desert Insurance Solutions’s services, Babij says.

“It’s kind of unique in the space, so

Prior to starting Desert Insurance Solutions, co-owner and President Carrie Babij amassed over 20 years of experience with high net worth personal lines at Brown and Brown Private Client Group and commercial lines as senior vice president of Wells Fargo Insurance. (Photo courtesy of LoveLee Photography)

it gives us a bit of a business edge or advance,” the president says.

With more than 30 years of senior management experience in the insurance industry, it’s safe to say Babij has indeed homed in on her edge.

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Prior to starting with Desert Insurance Solutions, the co-owner amassed over 20 years of experience under her belt with high net worth personal lines at Brown and Brown Private Client Group and commer…continues on page 22

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…continued from page 20 cial lines as senior vice president of Wells Fargo Insurance in Seattle, Washington, according to her biography.

She recalls the time in which she felt ready to pivot her professional path.

“I had gotten away from the edge where I got to client-face and deal with the actual insurance matters,” Babij recalls. “I decided to step out of the corporate world and start this agency 10 years ago.”

The entrepreneur went on to start her La Quinta location from scratch — and hasn’t looked back since.

Babij’s firm has since been awarded the 2019 Agency of the Year by National Underwriter Magazine and 2020 Top Producer

by Insurance Business America, the Desert Insurance Solutions website states.

Despite economic obstacles stemming from COVID-19, Babij says she was inspired at the pandemic’s height to expand her company’s presence in Arizona.

“California was severely locked down, and my clients were suffering,” Babij recalls, noting she already had a single-person office and “small presence” in Scottsdale. “I had a lot of hospitality clients that went out of business and couldn’t survive it.

“I would come over here (Scottsdale) in that period of time, and I noticed everything

was open. Business was booming, boards were moving and they were building — it’s a hustle and bustle,” she continues. “I didn’t feel that deadness I was feeling in California at the time. I thought, ‘You know, this is where I think my future growth and expansion needs to be.’”

The Scottsdale Airpark continues to dominate as one of the city’s major economic engines — functioning as a primary source of employment and serving as a base for 85 “major companies” and roughly 3,233 small and medium-sized businesses.

However, Babij argues the region is absolutely in the market for her company’s services.

“I really believe there is a need for us,” Babij says. “The big brokerages are all here — there are big signs on all of the big buildings. Again, there is a whole big section of the business community and people that they (large brokerages) can’t or don’t serve. … Independent brokerage firms like mine are few and far between.”

Another notable element marking Desert Insurance Solutions’ distinctiveness is the caliber of its staff.

A majority of the brokerage’s employees are single or working mothers — an initial happenstance that Babij says she continues to nurture and foster.

“I noticed if I gave them a professional

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position with responsibility, and then also gave them the flexibility and means to be able to take care of their kids and come and go at times when they needed to — they are so dedicated. They work so hard and are so grateful for those opportunities and become good, loyal employees,” explains Babij, who was also once a single mother.

Desert Insurance Solutions prides itself in cultivating a flexible, family-oriented work environment, the co-owner continues.

And it’s no secret a dedicated and productive staff makes for a well-oiled machine. Almost 100% of the agency’s business stems directly from referrals, Babij says.

The most rewarding part, however, is the professional relationships fostered and the opportunities to help others, Babij claims.

“The very first thing is the stability for the team that I’ve built and watching them grow and build in their professional lives,” Babij says. “I look at all these little kids and the families that rely on me for their livelihoods, and it’s a great responsibility.”

“I’d say secondly, on the client side of things, is being able to solve problems for people,” she continued.

Desert Insurance Solutions is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit its website at desertinsurancesolutions.com. 

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski erial Engagement has set out to prove that not all flight training is done in the air.

The Airpark-based simulated flight studio, resuming business after a one-year COVID-19 hiatus, has assembled the technology to make simulated flight training readily accessible to Valley pilots, flight instructors and their students. Here, aviators can rent an FAA-certificated simulator and practice maneuvers to log their pursuit of new ratings or currency on existing ones.

And they can do it for about one-third the

Fairfax O'Riley is the president of Aerial Engagement, an Airpark-based simulated flight studio available to Valley pilots, flight instructors and their students. (Photo by Dennis Murphy)

cost of renting an airplane with gas.

“The cost is exceptional,” says Fairfax O’Riley, Aerial Engagement president. And it is “dramatically” less than an aircraft rental and, in some cases, less than other simulators.

Flight training in an aircraft can often exceed $250 per hour, O’Riley says. When you consider that much of the hour is spent idling, taxiing, and “commuting” to and from the training area, it limits the amount of instruction that can occur in the air in one hour.

“Don’t get me wrong,” he says. “You can’t learn to fly without getting in the plane and working hard. But simulated flight training can play a big part in complementing that experience.”

Most folks, when they hear “flight simulator,” think of a small, enclosed box on stilts that moves as the pilot practices maneuvers.

Those can cost tens of millions of dollars.

“What we have focused on is, ‘How do we replicate flight training up to a level that is meaningful and yet keep it accessible to the general aviation pilot?’” O’Riley says.

“Commercial airline transport pilots require a simulated flight experience with extremely high fidelity and the ability to simulate external forces — everything right down to passengers complaining about not wearing masks. We’re in the sweet spot below the airlines where the general aviation pilots live.”

O’Riley says Aerial Engagement is interested in the recreational or light commercial pilots and plane owners. The company’s simulators are configured to model the most popular general aviation aircraft, including Cessna, Piper Seminole and Seneca MultiEngine. Both certificated simulators at Aerial Engagement have Garmin G1000 glass cockpits.

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The company even boasts two glider simulators, which are great for introducing young people to flight.

“We can provide training cheaply, and we can provide it easily. We provide a level of rigor that our local pilot community may want to use on the ground, before trying risky maneuvers in an actual aircraft.”

Aerial Engagement is a rarity in the Valley.

Usually, O’Riley says, a simulator is part of a comprehensive training program conducted by a flight school. Because flight schools own their own planes, they tend to downplay the need for simulators.

“Let’s say I’m an independent certificated flight instructor,” he says. “We have 82 of them on our list. Because they are self-employed as independent businesspeople, they are often seen as competitors to a flight school and are unable to use the school’s simulators.

“The niche we’re filling is for the independent, certificated flight instructor and certificated pilot. They can use this place and rent these simulators as they need them.

“There are simulators out there — plenty of them. But there are very few like Aerial Engagement that are open to the public. We really provide tremendous access to people who otherwise could not have it.”

At the 3-year-old Aerial Engagement, the

The company's simulators are configured to model the most popular general aviation aircraft, including Cessna, Piper Seminole and Seneca Multi-Engine. (Photo by Dennis Murphy)

simulators can challenge users with realworld concerns about weather, temperature or other environmental issues. Pilots having “problems” can hit “pause” and resolve issues.

“We can have someone engaged in a practice maneuver within 10 minutes of entering the building and have them out of here in an hour after shooting six approaches,” O’Riley says.

Each simulator is in its own room. Instructors can choose to teach next to the student or from an Instructor Operating Station outside the room, communicating with the student with headsets on an aviation intercom.

“If instructors want to be outside the room, they sit at computers equipped with a clone of the student’s screen, instruments

and maps. The maps are updated monthly, so an instructor always has the most current data embedded in the system. O’Riley says he knows of no other similar training facility that offers a detached instructor workspace.

“If you think about it, we’ve cloned everything that the simulator pilot can see out here in the instructor workstation. So, they’re seeing the same thing at the same time as the instructor.”

Aerial Engagement has a charitable arm that it supports called Fledging Youth. The nonprofit organization, whose president is Tarah Schwartz, uses donated funds to introduce aviation to kids to encourage them to enter the fields of aviation, aeronautical engineering, air traffic control or mechanics.

“They go into schools and talk to kids

about aviation,” O’Riley says. “Every now and then, a little hand goes up and the child wants to try the simulator. Fledging Youth can work with organizations like Aerial Engagement to allow kids to come in and experience flight.

“They can get a good feel for what it’s like — the sounds, the pressure and the sheer enjoyment of it. If they have a great time, I encourage them to learn to fly.” 

Aerial Engagement

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When you find yourself in need of a lawyer, knowing where to turn when times get tough is challenging. You want to make sure your money is spent wisely and that you get the legal outcome you deserve.

With that in mind, here are some of the top local attorneys for your consideration. Compiled with the help of third-party attorney rating systems, these lawyers specialize in categories ranging from criminal defense to personal injury, estate planning, family law and more.

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FOOD & WINE

Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak is known for meat but offers artfully plated seafood and shellfish as well.

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f you are going to make it a night out, make that night out count. Do it in style. Wear heels. Splurge on a new dress. Pick a place that will blow your mind. Here are a few of our favorite haunts to flaunt your haute couture while enjoying haute cuisine right here in Scottsdale:

Mastro’s Ocean Club True story: In approximately 2008, my mom and I — Airpark-area residents since before Frank Lloyd Wright had speed traps — found amazing new dresses at Dillard’s that were just begging for a place to be seen. Of course, we dolled up, threw them on and visited Mastro’s Ocean Club.

As we approached the host stand, we noticed another family of dapper dressers waiting to be seated. It just so happened to be the late, great Muhamad Ali and his family. I tell that story to say that if it is good enough for the

man nicknamed “The Greatest of all Time,” then it must really be something. And it is.

Dark fabrics, lively bands, plush décor and elegance drip from every pore of the Kierland Commons icon. The menu is a celebration of fresh seafood and shellfish as well as elevated comfort classic sides and ultra-high-end imported steak. Each item is more decadent than the next, in the best possible way. mastrosrestaurants.com Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak Egyptian-born Michael Mina is a magician with flavors. His team members at Michael Mina Group, which has more than 40 high-end concepts worldwide to date, are artists of atmosphere. And the food and beverage team at his Scottsdale namesake?

They are masters of melding both into unforgettable evenings for every single person who dines with them. As with many of the other entries here, the steak offerings

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Master butchers expertly hand-cut each piece of meat in-house at Dominick's. (Photo courtesy of J Martin Harris Photography)

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The epicurean excellence at Talavera is as exquisite as its view. (Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Troon North)

will rock your world. However, dig a little deeper into the menu when you have a chance and explore the other delicacies, including the shellfish platter. Served one of two ways — chilled or broiled — this platter has a taste of all the delicacies the ocean has to offer, 4 ounces of king crab, half a lobster, four shrimp and four oysters. If ordered broiled, the dish is served on a bed of rock salt and accompanied by miso butter. Also, don’t miss that glass wine cellar. It is what dreams are made of. scottsdaleprincess.com Dominick’s Steakhouse Those who see this massive palace to all that is indulgent as one of the anchors at Scottsdale Quarter likely assume it is a national chain, perhaps connected to Mastro’s.

Yes, but no. Dominick’s is the ultra-high-end steak concept from Arizona’s own Mastro family. Patriarch Dennis Mastro helped launch true steakhouses in Arizona back in the 1980s before opening the Mastro brands years later with his sons. After selling that brand — including Ocean Club — several years ago, the family put pen to paper on their dream restaurant. Enter Dominick’s, which is named for Dennis’ father and

Roka Akor boasts some of the freshest sushi in the Southwest.

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is — like the Mastros themselves — bigger than life. The venue boasts one of the most opulent bars in Arizona as well as an open-air dining option on the roof, complete with a pool serving as the centerpiece of the space.

All of the meat on the menu is responsibly sourced, wet-aged for 28 days and hand-cut by the family’s in-house master butcher. dominickssteakhouse.com Talavera The Forbes Four-Star Award-winning Talavera, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a dramatic fire that lines the interior of the entire restaurant, is the jewel in the crown of the sophisticated Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort Troon North. The Spanish-influenced menus, featuring paella, jamón ibérico and a laundry list of globally inspired tapas, are quickly becoming the stuff of legend. Insider tip: Within Talavera, there is also a small cocktail spot called Gin Bar that specializes in gin tonics, which are far more aromatic and botanically forward than traditional gin and tonics. It is the perfect way to kick off or end an unforgettable evening. talavera.com Roka Akor Chic and sexy are always on the menu at this posh Japanese steakhouse. To really go big, opt for Omakase — loosely translated as “to entrust the chef.” Offered nightly, this personalized tasting menu features exclusive in-house premium, chef-selected ingredients and is meant to showcase the best of Roka Akor’s three kitchens. During the feast, guests will enjoy hot and cold appetizers, premium sushi and sashimi, and items from both the robata grill and tempura kitchen. Entrees are accompanied with a wild mushroom rice hot pot, which is an earthy risotto-like dish, and dinner is topped off with decadent dessert platter featuring the venue’s most popular desserts, sorbet, ice cream and exotic fruits. rokaakor.com HUSH Public House It may be called HUSH, but for Scottsdale foodies in the know, the secret is out about

Scott Conant brings flavor and flair to the Scottsdale dining scene at The Americano. (Photo courtesy of The Americano)

this exceptionally special North Scottsdale spot. The restaurant is limited to just 40 people at any given time and is dimly lit by design for the optimal intimacy. The dinner menu only features about 20 options at any given time and changes weekly, but expect both whimsical and well-balanced offerings from some of Arizona’s deftest kitchen talent. There are also options for the more adventurous eaters in the group (chicken liver mousse, but in a way you will not expect, for example) and a combination of classic and modern cocktails that pair nicely with the evening’s seasonal selection of bites. hushpublichouse.com The Americano Celebrity chef and Scottsdale resident Scott Conant does not mess around when it comes to food. His finesse is at its finest at The Americano. This elevated yet approachable menu serves every taste, from fine steaks, such as prime and American wagyu beef, to freshly made pasta, organic salads, Italian antipasti, and Mediterranean seafood including Italian crudi.

The Americano blends a European style of highly personalized, tableside service with contemporary Italian-inspired dining to create an unmistakable, convivial experience within the heart of North Scottsdale. A bonus: Conant’s culinary vision shares the spotlight with an inventive cocktail program that is playful and intricately devised, plus there is a thoughtfully curated selection of 200 distinct wines from iconic, established and emerging Italian and American labels, including Conant’s private label, SC Wines. theamericanorestaurant.com 

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his time last year, many of us were scaling down Thanksgiving and deciding on how to best go about ultrasmall celebrations throughout the rest of the holiday season.

But that was last year. It is time to bust out a special bottle (or two) and toast with family and friends. Here to help you get the party started are some wonderful wines made to spread cheer, give cheer and for all of your impending “cheers”:

Head High 2019 Sonoma County Pinot Noir Built by surfers and explorers and named for the slang term for the perfect wave, this ambitious pinot strives to be the perfect young red. Succeeding on many fronts, expect a bit of spice but some great red and black fruit in every sip. $24.99 Gary Farrell Winery 2019 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley The aromas of red currant and strawberry are so sublime here, tempered just slightly by hints of tobacco as the glass comes toward your lips. On the

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palate, expect to be similarly impressed with flavors of cola, jasmine, honeysuckle, fresh cherries and sweet baking spices. $45 2019 Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon Upon opening, be ready to be transfixed by the scent of wild raspberry preserves, clove and spices. Expect red fruit to the taste, with a lush roundness, followed by just the smallest hints of leather, cassis and elegant botanicals, followed by toasted espresso beans on the finish. $49.99

Medlock Ames 2018 Bell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon The perfect pairing with a good after-dinner cigar, this wine even has a hint of cigar box to the nose.

The more rustic scent eventually gives way to a surprising combination of ripe berries, chocolate covered strawberries and even a bit of blue fruit. $60 Davies Vineyards Ferrington Vineyards Pinot Noir There is so much to take in with each sip here thanks to the mature fruit with a strong acidic backbone that goes into each bottle. The aromas of Bing cherry, cranberry a n d r a s p b e r r y a re especially present, but so are cinnamon and sage. To the taste there is a plum, but there’s also coffee and even raspberry on the finish. $75

2017 Hestan Vineyards Grenache Allspice is not just for cider and pumpkin pie. It is used in the dreamiest of ways here, sneaking up on you both on the bouquet and to the taste. The spice is complemented perfectly by white pepper and then some jammy red fruits that will knock your socks off. $60 2018 EnRoute Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley A jammy delight, blackberries take center stage here first before giving way to clove, preserves and, finally, a touch of spice. The aroma will

2016 Kendall-Jackson Stature Cabernet Sauvignon Elegant and plush, this Bordeaux-style varietal is complex and alluring. Expect notes of tobacco leaf and black currants first, followed by this really unique sweet new oak — likely from the barrel — and, finally, a bold mix of spices. $100 2018 Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Make a statement with this approachable yet elegant offering, which showcases the best of the famed Yountville region. There are equal parts black currant, plum and cedar on the nose here, and then a juicy blast of black cherry and spicy clove notes. The finish is long and ultra-luxurious. $125 2018 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Named to honor Jack L. Davies, who revived the iconic Schrams-

berg property and established the preeminent American sparkling wine house nearly 60 years ago, this premier California cab is dense with bold black plum, vibrant blackberry and cocoa, followed by baking spice and mocha. $130 Ehlers Estate 2017 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon Red and purple hues dance through the glass upon each pour of decadent varietal. Its bouquet bursts with wild blackberries, licorice, cedar and tobacco leaf. To the taste, enjoy chocolate, black pepper, cherries and a velvety finish. $140

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linger in the air, with welcome notes of dried rose petals and berry-infused potpourri. $60

Hamel Family Wines 2017 Nuns Canyon The stark ruby color as this luscious varietal is poured will catch your eyes first. Supple and silky to the taste, there is a symphony of flavors — blackberry, cassis, lavender, sage, graphite, tea leaf, soy and crushed rocks — that explode from the glass.

They give way to a structured minerality on the finish. $160 2018 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford The cherry on the nose here is incredibly intoxicating.

The cherry continues when you take a sip, followed by beautiful berry notes and just a hint of raspberry mixed with cocoa. There is a bit of earth on the finish, which just whets the appetite for the next sip. $185 Larkmead 2018 Solari Cabernet Sauvignon Sourced from the famed vineyard’s oldest cabernet blocks, this collector’s dream has a bouquet of red cherries, pomegranates, spiced rum, dark chocolate, molasses and even fresh pine. Each taste will entrance you, with red fruit, toasted spices, cocoa and orange blossoms. $200 

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Candie Guay and Stephen Roach run the Arizona Wine Wagon, a shuttle service that tours vineyards. (Photo by David Minton)

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By Jordan Houston ruise and booze in style with the Valley’s first same-day wine tour shuttle service from Scottsdale to Sedona.

Tour some of the Verde Valley’s finest wineries courtesy of the new Arizona Wine Wagon, a luxe, hop-on, hop-off bus ride. Depending on each location’s occupancy, the shuttle visits Oak Creek Vineyard and Winery, a Cornville family-owned boutique winery; DA Ranch, an award-winning estate vineyard also in Cornville; Javelina Leap, a family-operated and premium boutique winery in Page Springs; and Page Springs Cellars, a scenic vineyard with creekside picnic tables.

Co-founder and local entrepreneur Candie Guay, who recently developed the Wine Wagon with her counterpart Stephen

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Roach, says the shuttle service is a great opportunity for bachelorette parties, family outings, birthday parties, team-building events, “parents who need to escape,” or anyone looking to cut loose and indulge in the finer things in life. All passengers must be at least 21.

“We hope they enjoy a full day of getting away from it all by enjoying the Verde Valley and the tasty wines it has to offer without having to worry about driving,” says Guay, adding the excursion lasts about nine hours.

“Each vineyard stop has something different to offer, but each one allows family and friends to take in the beauty of the area.”

Single seats can be purchased online for $119 and are available Friday to Sunday. The Wine Wagon can also be rented for $2,500 for a private full-day rental. For most trips, guests will meet for the shuttle at 8:45 a.m. the day of departure at Raintree Drive and the Loop 101 in Scottsdale.

Tickets only include transportation, so Guay encourages participants to bring their own lunch or plan to purchase food and snacks at the wineries. Glass or flights are

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Depending on each location's occupancy, the shuttle visits Oak Creek Vineyard and Winery, DA Ranch, Javelina Leap and Page Springs Cellars, lasting about nine hours. (Photos by David Minton)

available at each location starting at $8 a glass, she continues.

The wagon will make one restroom and snack gas station stop around the halfway mark, as well as one on the way back.

“An old-fashioned picnic is always encouraged,” Guay says. “The wineries do sell food, but they are sometimes busy when we are there, so it’s always a good idea to bring your own.”

Luxury ride aside, which features comfortable seating and USB ports, there is one other element that sets the Wine Wagon apart from competitors — its driver.

The sleek bus is headed by trained opera

singer Candice.

Guests, if they wish, can expect to hear the performer bust out some tunes throughout the trip, ensuring the drive is as entertaining as it is comfortable.

“Candice has sung all over the world, and now we are lucky enough to have her serenade our guests,” Guay explains. “She sometimes pops into the wineries, and our guests really enjoy her.” 

Arizona Wine Wagon WHERE: Raintree Drive and the Loop 101, Scottsdale COST: Tickets start at $119; for a $10 discount, use the code ENTERTAIN10 INFO: azwinewagon.com

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Memorable exhibits drew crowds to Scottsdale

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By Joan Fudala

cottsdale has historically been a community of “lookie-loos.” In other words, we love to look at all kinds of stuff, from fine art to historic artifacts, vehicles, aircraft and so much more. In honor of the recent array of exhibits in Scottsdale (such as the “Immersive Van Gogh” experience at Lighthouse Artspace and the Edward Curtis photograph exhibit at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West), let’s remember just some of the Scottsdale area’s fascinating exhibits from the past: • From founding in 1888 until after the end of World War II in 1945, Scottsdale — as

Buck and Leo Saunders opened The Trading Post art gallery on Brown Avenue in 1949, ushering in an era of gallery exhibits throughout Old Town Scottsdale that endures today. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society)

a farming/ranching settlement — had no galleries, museums or exhibit halls, so exhibits were held at outdoor events, or Scottsdalians traveled into Phoenix to enjoy exhibits of all kinds.

• In 1914, a new feature debuted at the

Charlie Briley’s Pink Pony restaurant on Scottsdale Road featured Spring Training memorabilia as well as a display of caricatures by former Disney artist Don Barclay.

(Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society)

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annual Arizona State Fair — the Fine Arts Exhibit, sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Phoenix. Over the next decades, many of Scottsdale’s established and up-and-coming artists exhibited and earned acclaim at the fair’s exhibit.

• According to G. Wesley Johnson’s book “Phoenix, Valley of the Sun,“ it reads, “After the American (World War I) effort was well underway (circa 1917), a special train visited Phoenix with war trophies to spur the home front’s interest in the conflict and encourage purchases of Liberty Bonds. The carloads of weapons — shells, depth charges from German submarines, razors allegedly used

by Germans to slit the throats of injured men, and the famous French 75 field gun which helped recapture Paris — were shown. Phoenicians ogled gas masks used in the trenches, hand grenades, helmets, machine guns and other weapons of war, explained by guides just back from the front.

The drives convince the populace to support the war effort financially.”

• Scottsdale artist Jessie Benton Evans exhibited paintings at the Miller-Sterling Art Guild Hall in Phoenix in November 1917, including a large canvas entitled “From the Tempe Bridge.” That same year, Scottsdale’s first artist Marjorie Thomas delivered several watercolor studies of the Sonoran Desert to the Graves Indian shop in Phoenix. The December 19, 1917, Arizona Republican reported, “Ex-governor Hunt

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The American Heritage Wax Museum operated during the 1960s on Stetson Drive, a popular destination for school field trips. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society)

and a party of friends were recent visitors at the (Graves) studio, to inspect some of the young artists’ canvases.”

• Scottsdale has always loved vehicles of all kinds. In 1956 the Flynn brothers opened the Antique Auto Museum on Scottsdale Road just south of Old Town. It included a 1911 Metz, Lafrance fire engine, Stanley Steamer and Stutz Bearcat. The museum closed in the early 1960s. Tom Barrett and Russ Jackson began displaying their car collections at Scottsdale’s ballpark in 1967 at an event called Fiesta de los Autos Elegantes. From that humble beginning, Scottsdale became home to the annual Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction. The Barrett-Jackson as well as several other car shows each winter are a browser’s paradise.

• The American Heritage Wax Museum opened on Stetson Drive in 1962, an affiliate of London’s Madame Tussaud’s museum.

Wax figures depicted scenes of the Old West, Babe Ruth, President Kennedy and his wife Jackie, Dick Van Dyke as the chimney sweep from “Mary Poppins,” the Beatles and other historic or pop culture icons. It was a favorite Scottsdale school or youth group field trip destination before it moved to Phoenix in 1971.

• From 1962 through the early 1970s, Scottsdale hosted the National Indian Art Exhibition, rotating between the Safari and Sunburst Hotels. The juried show featured the best Native American art from throughout the United States.

• Another popular exhibit for schoolchildren

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The National Indian Art Exhibition took place in Scottsdale from 1962 to the early 1970s, bringing in Native American artists from throughout the United States.

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REMEMBER When and families in the 1980s was the Mouse Scottsdale Airport has frequently hosted exhibitions of House Museum on Civic Center Plaza. vintage aircraft at its AirFair events, like this one from It displayed Olive Getz’s collection of the 1980s. (Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Historical Society) Mickey Mouse memorabilia and other Disney collectibles; it closed in 1991.

• When Civic Center Library opened in November 1968, it began hosting gallery shows in its mezzanine gallery. It particularly focused on renowned local artists, such as Marjorie Thomas, Lew and Mathilde Schafer Davis, R. Phillips “Sandy” Sanderson, Lon Megargee, Fritz Scholder, Carlos Elmer and others.

• Scottsdale Center for the Arts opened in October 1975; its atrium featured an art gallery. The first four gallery exhibits were “Memories of the West” with paintings

by W.H.D. Koerner, bronze sculptures

by James C. Turpin Jr., Scottsdale 100 and the Fourth Annual Fibers-Textile ’75 exhibit and select pieces from Scottsdale’s Municipal Art Collection (amassed by the Fine Art Commission since 1967). During SCA’s first decade, it hosted exhibits

by Earl Linderman/Dr. Thrill (1977), a Phil Curtis Retrospective (1978), Merrill Mahaffey Arizona landscapes (1979), Lew Davis paintings (1979), Louise Nevelson (1980) and others. of past and present Scottsdale and selections from the permanent The Center for the Arts celebrated its 10th anniversary in 1985 collection of the Scottsdale Fine Art Collection. In 1987, the center with exhibits featuring Allen Dutton’s “Then and Now” photos hosted “First Contact: The Search” gallery show curated by Joseph Sanches and the International Center for UFO Research; it created quite a buzz around town.

• In 1990, a full-scale model of a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Automatic House was constructed in front of the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, culminating a two-year “Frank Lloyd Wright: In the Realm of Ideas” exhibit tour throughout the United States sponsored by the Scottsdale Cultural Council and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

• Gennie Baker opened the Buffalo Museum at Scottsdale and Shea in 1992, displaying his collection of Buffalo art, dishes, books, movie props and more.

• Donna and Mort Fleisher opened the Fleischer Museum at the FFCA headquarters in the Perimeter Center in 1990. Showcasing of the the California School of Impressionism until it closed in the early 2000s, its most popular show was the Russian and Soviet art exhibit in 1994.

WHO’S the BEST? • Then-Mayor Sam Campana championed the ICONS exhibit at the vacant Galleria shopping mall in 1997, bringing the best art and artifacts from the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. • Youth art exhibits have been popular not only with up-andcoming artists but their parents and the community at large.

They’ve been staged at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Civic Center Library.

Our reader poll is designed to let YOU tell us about your favorite • Two now-closed sports bars/restaurants were renowned for their people, places, shops, restaurants and things to do in Scottsdale. sports memorabilia exhibits. The Pink Pony, operated on Scottsdale PEOPLE | PLACES | SHOPS | RESTAURANTS | THINGS TO DO Road by Charlie Briley from the 1950s through his death in 2002, featured jerseys and photos from Spring Training teams, as well WWW.SCOTTSDALEAIRPARK.COM as a wall of caricatures done by Don Barclay. Don Carson’s Don & Charlie’s restaurant operated on Camelback Road from the early 1980s until it closed in April 2019. Every square inch of the supper club featured one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia given to Don by the sports stars themselves.

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REMEMBER When • A host of memorable exhibits have taken place at Cattle Track Arts Enclave (especially Rachel Ellis’ Cattle Track Couture in 2012), the Heard Museum North at el Pedregal (Mid-Century Modern Scottsdale Native American Artists exhibit in 2006), and the dozens of art galleries throughout Old Town and the rest of Scottsdale.

• During its heyday in Scottsdale (19712005), Rawhide Western Town displayed authentic Western artifacts and furnishings collected by founder Jim Paul.

• And who can forget exhibits by NASA space artist Robert McCall, or the decorated fiberglass horses on display during 2000 throughout Old Town, or the thousands of neckties “displayed” on the ceiling of Pinnacle Peak Patio, or the collection of ranch implements at Doc Cavalliere’s Grease Wood Flat?

• These are happy memories, but today we “lookie-loos” have countless exhibits and displays to enjoy at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, art galleries, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Civic Center and other Scottsdale public libraries, the Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum, Museum of Broadcasting on Fifth Avenue, Indian Bend Wash Visitors Center, Taliesin West,

In 1990, the Scottsdale Cultural Council hosted an exhibit of a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Usonian House on Scottsdale Civic Center Mall.

(Photo courtesy of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce)

Soleri’s Cosanti, Cattle Track Art Enclave, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, events at WestWorld, Plotkin Museum of Judaica, Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum and the USS Arizona Memorial on the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community, Papago Park’s Desert Botanical Garden (Chihuly!)

and Phoenix Zoo, the Arizona Military Museum on McDowell Road, Arizona Heritage Center and the Hall of Flame in Papago Park, Shemer Art Museum on Camelback Road and, when Civic Center’s renovations are complete, the Scottsdale Historical Museum. 

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ADVICE fromWeiss NOVEMBER 2021 Business Horoscopes

By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA

ARIES 3/21-4/20 It’s time to get serious about networking. Is it working or do you have to go in new directions during the full moon on November 4? This month, focus on your money and the government’s money. The eclipsed moon on November 19 may bring insights and ideas of how to work within certain boundaries. Circle the week of November 22.

Personal power days: November 15 and November 16 TAURUS 4/21-5/20 This month’s happenings are intense.

Mars remains in the sign of Scorpio all month long. Issues relating to gaining or losing control will require a compromise in personal and business/work matters.

It’s best to start on Christmas arrangements by November 4. Take control. This month’s partial eclipse on November 19 affects employment, partnership, money and projects.

Personal power days: November 17, November 18 and November 19 GEMINI 5/21-6/21 This month offers more than traditional celebrations. It is a great month to create or develop an idea or project that requires other people’s money and know how.

You will have the chance to end habits or associations between November 4 and November 19. It’s time to acknowledge your workflow. Travel or other restrictions placed can be complex and require flexibility.

Personal power days: November 20 and November 21 CANCER 6/22-7/22 A Scorpio water sign element is in full swing this month. Ditto for the country’s focus on politics, health, climate and economic issues. November ’s theme is “Take control or lose control.” High anxiety could be problematic. Your piggy bank gets leaner.

Personal power days: November 22 and November 23

Personal power days: November 4 and November 5

LEO 7/23-8/22 Investors take note: Expect stock market shivers on November 19. The bad news is the IRS will come knocking this month.

Good news is this month you will close unfinished business projects or agreements.

Having a better attitude will help you work things. Those of you involved holiday plans or any legal or contractual issues get the green light between November 4 and November 19 to move forward.

Personal power days: November 25 and November 26

SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21 Do research and reflect on goals for the year ahead the first half of this month. If not, the past may catch up on you. Fastmoving matters mean rapid growth and advancement in the months ahead. Your energy and motivation returns with your Sagittarius sun in your sign on November 22. Hopefully the delays or limitations in our supply chain will not ruin the coming holidays or your positive attitude.

Personal power days: November 6 and November 7

VIRGO 8/23-9/22 The month starts out with the moon in your sign. That means you have a full calendar and a long list of services awaiting you. Start organizing on November 8. Costs continue to rise, limiting holiday purchases and food supplies. Planets in direct motion is “Go time.” Mars, the planet of action, requires responses involving day-to-day contact. Discussions may become heated — not necessarily on your part. Avoid control plays the weeks of November 8 and November 14.

CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19 The last three years, Saturn provided structure, allowing you to move into a new profession. Underline November 5 to November 30 when the game board is likely see important changes. Around November 22 to the end of the year you’ll need to pay attention to home and family life.

Personal power days: November 8 and November 9

LIBRA 9/23-10/23 You may still be feeling the effects of last month’s powerful full moon on November 20. Planets are moving forward, shifting frequencies. This month’s full moon on November 27 brings closure. This is a good time to settle debts. Get priorities in balance, reach a compromise.

Personal power days: November 2, November 3, November 29 and November 30 SCORPIO 10/24-11/21 It’s time to take control of any limitations being imposed on you. The planet of assertion remains in your sign this month.

November accents money. Break loose from bad habits, especially financial. Make improvements to your home or a loan.

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AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18 Unlock the closed doors of opportunities, including new jobs. There are no excuses; don’t let them pass you by. The new moon on November 4 offers a new beginning. Upcoming holidays, restricted as they may be, are socially active. Thanksgiving presents challenges.

Personal power days: November 10 and November 11 PISCES 2/19-3/20 Your services are in the news. Expect communications delays the week of November 19. November brings one of the final eclipses of 2021. It will address the economy — inflation, price increases and supply shortages. Despite this, technology expertise can be a factor for your success.

Personal power days: November 6 and November 7 

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