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City concerned about long-term revenue prospects BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

he city’s coffers are full for now but the cash flow could be drying up in 2022, Scottsdale City Treasurer Sonia Andrews warned.

Canal Convergence returns with gusto to Waterfront

Uncertainty surrounding Scottsdale’s future revenue has Mayor David Ortega concerned about the impact of short-term rentals on the city’s overall population, which affects municipalities’ stake in state shared revenue as well as the size of many federal grants and other funding.

A big portion of the city’s prosperity is coming from people spending their federal stimulus money, Andrews said, noting “Our sales tax revenue growth is historically high.” At $39.7 million for the first quarter (July

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BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

fter last year’s attractions were scaled down or moved online, this year’s Canal Convergence will reconvene at the Scottsdale Waterfront for 10 days of live music, art, workshops and celebration beginning Friday, Nov. 5. Despite the COVID-made abnormal event last year, some activities were so successful that they will carry over to this year’s in-person celebration. “Last year gave us the opportunity to test our augmented reality and the opportunity to partner with local businesses,” explained Kim Boganey, director of Scottsdale Public Art.

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f you’re planning to hit Arizona Boardwalk, the Talking Stick Casino or any of the other attractions on Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community land, take a mask: all the businesses there will make sure their patrons are wearing them. That’s because the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council significantly increased the penalties for businesses violating its local emergency and major disaster declarations. Initially, the first violation could result in a $250 fine, with the second violation resulting in an additional $500 penalty. Now, the amended code will hold a business or

school – and specifically its leadership – on the hook for $2,500 for the first offense and a $5,000 fine for a second one. “An emergency declaration is not a step that our Council takes lightly, and we want the laws enforcing such declarations to reflect their seriousness,” said Janet Johnson, director of the tribe’s Office of Community Relations. “Businesses and schools that do not comply with our laws are putting the safety of our Community at risk. Our hope is that this change will help motivate organizations to comply with these important COVID-19 safety regulations.” The increased fines come on the heels of an emergency declaration issued by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on

Aug. 13 that reinstated the use of masks at all schools and businesses operating within the boundaries of the Salt River Community. A spokeswoman stressed, “Site visits are regularly conducted to ensure each organization within the Community complies with laws and mandates enacted by the Community’s governing body.” It was unclear if any particular business or organization prompted the dramatic increase in penalties for violating the Council’s orders which cover anyone operating on 52,000 acres that are home to a variety of businesses. However, the Community also banned haunted houses and trick-or-treating this weekend, citing the pandemic.

Post reported that Insys received $3.05 million in Medicare payments between 2013 and 2015 just from prescriptions written by Fanto. According to the lawsuit, Fanto accepted at least 78 payments with a combined total of at least $250,980 from the company. In the deal announced last week, Fanto denies the allegations but agreed to enter into a consent judgment “solely in order to compromise disputed claims, and to avoid the expense and uncertainty of further litigation.’’ Aside from having to surrender all of the money he got from Insys, the agreement also requires Fato to pay $152,000 in civil penalties. He also is barred from receiving any future compensation from the manufacturer of any pharmaceutical drug or medical device while holding a license to practice medicine in the state. But the deal still allows him or his staff to accept food and beverage items as long as the total value throughout the year does not exceed $300. Brnovich got similar settlements earlier this year against two pain-management doctors, Dr. Nikesh Seth of Scottsdale and Dr. Sheldon Gingerich of Tucson. That deal required the pair to pay more than $500,000 to settle the lawsuit. In announcing the lawsuit in 2017, Brnovich said the three doctors were responsible for 64% of the nearly $51.9 million in Sybsys sales in Arizona during a five-year period. And he said that was directly related to the

speakers fees they received. According to the Attorney General, the three doctors collective wrote about nine Subsys prescriptions a month before they started getting money from Insys. When the checks started, he said, that figure averaged about 62 prescriptions a month. The state had previously reached a $9.5 million settlement with Alec Burlakoff, the former vice president of sales for Insys, consisting of $5.2 million he collected in company stock and another $4.3 million in civil penalties. There also was a $2 million settlement with Michael Babich, the company’s former CEO, who agreed to pay at least $2 million to settle allegations related to his role in the scheme to prescribe more opioids. In filing suit, Brnovich said that Insys promoted Subsys in ways designed to general sales while ignoring health concerns. He said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved Subsys only to manage “breakthrough pain in cancer patients 18 years of age and older who are receiving and tolerant to around-the-clock opioid therapy for their underlying persistent cancer pain.’’ At the same time, Brnovich said, the FDArequired label said the drug should not be used for things like postoperative pain and for headaches and migraines. But he said Insys ignored all that to promote sales. The federal Drug Enforcement Agency in November 2018 revoked Fanto’s certificate to handle controlled substances.

Scottsdale doc must pay $400K in opioid case BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Scottsdale doctor will pay more than $400,000 to settle charges that he took so-called “speakers fees’’ from a now defunct company to increase the number of opioid prescriptions he was writing. Without admitting guilt, Dr. Steve Fanto agreed to the deal to be dismissed from a wide-ranging lawsuit filed in 2017 by Attorney General Mark Brnovich against Insys Therapeutics over what the state said were the practices of the Chandler firm of using unfair and deceptive marketing practices designed to pad company profits at the expense of patient safety. That, according to the attorney general’s office was part of a nationwide scheme to deceive patients, doctors and insurers about the safety of Subsys, its sublingual spray form of the powerful opioid fentanyl. Insys has since pleaded guilty to federal charges, filed for bankruptcy and ceases to exist. A criminal case remains pending against John Kapoor, the company’s founder and former president. But the lawsuit also went after Fanto and two other doctors, charging they took hundreds of thousands of dollars of sham educational speaker fees from Insys in exchange for increasing the number of prescriptions they wrote for Sybsys. Brnovich said that violated the state’s Consumer Fraud Act. An 2018 investigation by the Palm Beach

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Larsen Auction sells most works – but not Warhol BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

espite the fact the famous Andy Warhol piece that once belonged to rock star Alice Cooper didn’t sell, Larsen Auction owner Scott Larsen is gratified that his Oct. 23 auction found new owners for 92 percent of the lots he put on the block. Larsen said it was his studio’s largest auction ever – with 465 lots of art. However, there was a level of disappointment as the big piece — an Andy Warhol piece titled “Little Electric Chair” — did not meet the minimum reserve of $2.5 million and will now head to a private sale. “We would have obviously loved for the sale to go through at the auction but we did have interest in almost every lot that we sold,” said Larsen. Auctioning the Warhol piece was likely largely impacted by an issue that has plagued the art and Warhol communities for years. There was an Andy Warhol Authentication Committee that worked for 16 years, producing seven volumes of the artist’s work in what is known as a catalogue raisonnés. But the committee disbanded in late 2011 and only reached Warhol’s work up

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through September) of the fiscal year, sales tax revenue is 29 percent higher than the first quarter of the 2020-21 fiscal year. Much of that looks to be coming from federal stimulus money, which is not an ongoing revenue source, Andrews pointed out. Additionally, the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management says consumer confidence has hit a three-month skid: the consumer confidence index dropped approximately 20 points during the first quarter of this fiscal year, which began July 1. On top of that, state shared revenue, the city’s second largest source of income, is likely to take a hit in the near future. State shared revenue is figured on a percapita basis and comprises the city’s cut of

Rock star Alice Cooper and Larsen Gallery owner Scott Larsen discussed Andy Warhol’s “Little Electric Chair” at a press conference several months ago. (Progress file)

to 1978. Warhol died in 1987, leaving at least nine years of the artist’s work undocumented. Richard Polsky, who has spent the last

income tax and other revenue. However, the recent census showed Scottsdale grew by approximately 16,700 fewer people than expected. That translates into a $4 million to $4.5 million per year reduction starting July 1, 2022. City Manager Jim Thompson pointed out during the Oct. 19 City Council meeting that Scottsdale tends to give more money to the state than it gets back through shared revenue. One example involves online sales, he said. Even though a Scottsdale resident may have purchased a product from a Scottsdale business, if the sale was made online, then a percentage of the sales tax gets distributed across all of Arizona’s cities, based on their population. At the same time, Senate Bill 1828, passed by the Legislature earlier this year, reduces Arizona’s income tax brackets to

six years authenticating Warhol’s works, including the print of “Little Electric Chair,” blames a critical blunder made by Warhol’s team back in the 1960s.

two from four and reduces the tax brackets even more to a flat rate when state revenue exceeds $12.976 billion. That translates into a nearly $2 billion reduction in state revenue to share with municipalities, Andrews said. Opponents of the tax cuts, primarily education advocacy groups, have filed petitions to put them on the November 2022 ballot, but that leaves municipalities like Scottsdale unsure about future revenue. Even if the cuts do not get on the ballot, Senate Bill 1828 will not affect the city’s revenue until 2025, according to Andrews. Ortega blamed the census shortfall largely on short-term rentals. There are somewhere around 5,000 short-term rentals in the city. “You multiply that by two or three people and sure enough, we’re short about

“The reason these things often aren’t included (in the catalogue) is that in the

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16,700 people,” Ortega said. Not only does the smaller population mean less revenue, those properties are costing the city because municipal services like water, sewer, police and fire still have to be provided, Ortega said. “I think that is more than a conundrum, it’s actually a serious expense we have to look at in as far as how do we provide essential services,” he said. People who only live in Scottsdale during the winter months often aren’t counted as part of the city’s population either. Vice mayor Tammy Caputi disagreed with Ortega. She said that short-term rentals are owned by someone who is paying taxes. Furthermore, people in short-term rentals pay sales tax when they spend their money in the city, she noted. “We’re still getting tax revenue in various ways and shapes,” she said.

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'60s, there was pretty poor record keeping at the Warhol Studio,” he said. “There just wasn’t much paperwork.” He noted that the print Cooper owned was part of a series produced in various colors. “In regard to Alice, ‘Little Electric Chair’ was from a medium-sized series of electric chair paintings that were done in a wide variety of colors and no two were alike,” Polsky said. Polsky said he has seen close to 10 variants of “Little Electric Chair” that were correct and should have been included in the books. Cooper’s piece was unusual in that any words can be clearly read, as evidenced

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by a sign that says “silence” in the background, he said. Another feature of the work that Polsky believes may have worried buyers was the fact that the work was not signed by Warhol, which is something he claims can be common with Warhol’s art. “Because Warhol worked on flat sheets of canvas, he didn’t stretch them until they were sold or sent out on exhibitions,” Polsky said, adding that Cooper’s former girlfriend, who gave him the painting, bought the work when "Andy wasn’t in the studio and never signed it.” “The signature with Warhol was never considered that big a deal because he was known to have others sign paintings for him as part of his experimental process,” Polsky added.

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Polsky finds this to be frustrating as he believes there is a generous sum of money out there for authentic works that have not yet been officially documented. “People want the reassurance that it is documented, but the reality is that there are so many paintings that are not documented,” he said. “Every year, I see things that are 100 percent genuine that should be in the catalogue.” Polsky estimated that it could take another decade to finish the catalogue raisonnés of Warhol and has hope that once it is finished there will be an addendum to the catalogue that will include the piece owned by Cooper. Polsky gave his stamp of approval to Larsen’s Warhol, adding that the price of the piece will likely skyrocket once it is listed in the catalogue. “We looked up past sales of these electric chairs and they seem to range between $5 million to $11 million and average around $7 million,” Polsky said. “Since this isn’t in the catalogue, we thought we had to make it enticing for people by pricing it at around half of what it would have been had it been in the catalogue.” Polsky sees a bright future for the unique piece.

“Auction results can be unpredictable but I believe that Alice’s painting will ultimately wind up in a significant collection,” he said. Larsen still has interest in the painting and plans to sell the work privately and still donate part of the sale to Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation. “Luckily, we had already been marketing it, so we have some people interested who are not dealers that might be interested in a private sale,” he said. Polsky also believes that the sale of this work could change the way the art market operates. “If there’s a silver lining that came out of this, it is that we are starting to see how the art market is becoming a little more open to taking these paintings that are not in the catalogue,” he said. “There’s just too much money on the table and too many of these paintings out there that are the real deal.” Even without this sale, Larsen feels the auction was successful in that it sold 92 percent of the lots – it had including Emma Amos’ “Time Will Tell,” which sold for $132,000. He was also glad nearly 200 people turned up for the bidding in person.

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Audit �inds no big problems with Hohokam rebuild BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

here is room for improvement but no glaring problems with the Hohokam Elementary School rebuild project. That was the key finding of an audit Scottsdale City Auditor Sharron E. Walker performed for the Scottsdale Unified School District. “This was a painful but healthy project,” said SUSD Governing Board member Libby Hart-Wells, who also sits on the audit review committee. The rebuild includes everything from construction of new buildings to replacing or renovating furniture, equipment, intercoms, clocks and security cameras. The origins of the decision to use the city to audit the project – funded by the $229-million 2016 bond issue – goes back to the fallout from the Denise Birdwell administration. There was evidence of procurement issues and alleged payoffs – some of which were cited in an Auditor General’s report

presented to a grand jury in July that led to the former SUSD superintendent’s indictment. Governing Board President Jann-Michael Greenburg ran for the board in 2018 partially on the need for an audit. “First and foremost, our governing board and district administration are dedicated to transparency,” Greenburg said. Current Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel supported the audit. Among other things, the audit recommends: • Closer review of the subcontractor selection, proposed guaranteed maximum price costs and contract time that can better control construction costs. • Establishing contract processes that may help the department better monitor and control costs and quality. • Improvement of management of the design services contract. • Documentation standards and methods should be improved. “These important project management details can ensure the district gets full

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value for its bond dollars,” Walker said. “District staff started working on some of these areas as we discussed them during the audit and the management action plan they provided, outlines further steps they have planned.” Hart-Wells pointed to “single points of failure,” throughout the project that need improvement. “It’s very difficult to have your work analyzed in the kind of detail this report was analyzed and it involves people,” Hart-Wells said. “There was a lot of good work and it’s sincerely appreciated but … the goal is not to highlight good work. It is to focus on ways the enterprise can improve itself and as a consequence to lower the risk to the enterprise.” For instance, the audit found the district was being double taxed on certain things. Greenburg pointed out that the audit found no wrongdoing by either district employees or the contractors. “At the end of the day it’s a pretty clean audit,” he said. The audit recommended that the district establish: closer review of the subcontractor selection process and construction cost details; procedures for progress payments, changes to the work and quality control; monitoring design processes and managing project documentation. “The bottom line is we are committed to these recommendations and we will create the steps necessary to make sure we’re following through and keeping the contractors and architects honest in their work,” said Dennis Roehler, one of two managers on the project. One consequence of the audit may be to

dedicate more staff to overseeing future capital projects. There are currently two project managers overseeing all of the district’s capital projects. “We want to optimize the way we are able to utilize tax payer funded resources (and) ensure accountability,” Menzel said. Roughly $25.2 million in contracts were awarded for the Hohokam rebuild, but work was not finished when the audit began this summer. The final price tag is expected to come in somewhere lower than that. The audit was started before work was done on the project so lessons from it can be applied to future capital projects. Pueblo Elementary is the sole remaining school on the district’s list for a total rebuilds to be paid for from the 2016 bond. Tavan Elementary is also scheduled to get a partial rebuild. On Tuesday night, the governing board awarded a $19.5 million contract to McCarthy Building for the Pueblo rebuild and a $7.75 million contract to Core Construction for the work at Tavan. Exactly how much money the audit will save the district is as of yet unclear as the final construction bills have not yet been figured, but Greenburg expects it to be more than the $90,000 the audit cost. Menzel pointed out that the cost-benefit analysis goes beyond dollars and cents. For instance, breaking out architecture contracts from the other contracts is hard to quantify. “When you look at it in its totality the return on investment for SUSD, I think, is pretty significant,” he said. 2019 & 2020 Best of Scottsdale winner for

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he Scottsdale Unified School District gave the first of two readings to changes to its family life education – i.e sex ed – policy last week. District legal counsel Lori Bird pointed out the changes are strictly to policy and do not apply to the actual curriculum. “The (changes to) policies are to align with the law and then the specifics of curriculum, in terms of what can and can’t be in the cur-

riculum falls under regulation,” Bird told the SUSD Governing Board. “We wouldn’t want to change regulation until we’ve gotten your approval for what happens in the policy.” The changes will bring district policy in line with changes in the law made by the Legislature. One of the main changes clearly spells out that parental consent must given before a student can be taught sex education. The district already requires parental consent, but it need-

ed to be spelled out more clearly, Bird said. The new policy also contains language requiring parents be notified of their right to review curriculum prior to giving consent. Parent Karen Warner encouraged the board to not make changes that would attack monogamous, heterosexual relationships as inferior to other types of relationships. “You see, the thing about inclusion, which is a big thing right now, is that inclusion is for everyone, it’s also for people of faith,” she said. But actual curriculum is not included in policy.

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part of five experiences, including some created by Scottsdale Arts Learning and Innovation. “When the Public Art team thought that augmented reality might be an interesting way of engaging the public, I jumped on it,” said Natalie Marsh, director of Scottsdale Arts Learning and Innovation. “What was really exciting to me was getting that opportunity to live in that world of discomfort where I’m encouraging them to try something different.” One of the most exciting AR experiences involves a scavenger hunt where patrons will help an artist who lost the pages of her sketchbook track them down virtually along the canal. As patrons make their way down the canal, they will scan a QR code that triggers an animation with clues on the scavenger hunt. The animations were developed by students at Saguaro High School. Those who solve the scavenger hunt will be treated to a special AR experience that cannot be seen anywhere else. The AR scavenger hunt is just one of the interactive ways people can experience art at this year’s Canal Convergence. This will be the first year with a designated and sponsored area for learning and innovation. The Nationwide Innovation Zone will feature more than 30 different workshops for kids, teens and adults. “What we wanted to try this year was to have more in-depth time with artists,” said Marsh. “You’ll see more workshops and less drop-in activities because we really loved that in-depth experience that people got with artists.” Some of the headlining workshops are ones where guests can use software to manipulate algorithms, create artwork even with sound, contribute to groundbreaking research in drone design and explore various art-making software. This year also will build on last year’s initiative to collaborate with local businesses. Last year’s festivities featured half a dozen local businesses supporting Canal Convergence. This year, well over a dozen are offering discounts during the Convergence. These businesses are: Arcadia Farms, Brunch & Sip, Eco Tours AZ, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Jewel of the Crown, JOJO Coffeehouse, Joyrides AZ, Juice Core Organic, Jules & JC, Kelly’s at Southbridge, La Se-

This map shows the location of many of Canal Convergence sights. (Courtesy of Scottsdale Arts)

nora at Saguaro, Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles, Monroe’s Hot Chicken, Nonna Urban Eatery, Nori Sushi & Asian Dining, Oh My Dog! Boutique Hotel and Spa, Sizzle Korean BBQ, Super Chunk Sweets & Treats and Yellow Spruce Roasters. In addition, Canal Convergence will also host food trucks during weekends. One of the largest attractions this year likely will be the CODAsummit Nov. 10-12. It is billed as a “conference focused on the exciting ways creative professionals are incorporating technology to create artwork installations that are changing the ways we experience our environments,” according to the event website. The summit is expected to draw hundreds of artists from around the world to Scottsdale, including Australian artist James Tapscott, who will be displaying art in the United States for the first-time during Canal Convergence. “The CODAsummit worked as well as I am presenting an artist showcase at the same time,” Tapscott said. “It became a good time to do two things at once.” Tapscott had known about Canal Convergence for years prior to this year’s event and had plans to bring one of his signature pieces over last year but was confined to his home in Australia when a pandemic lockdown was declared. When this year’s festival was greenlit to return to the waterfront, Tapscott decided it was time to make his debut in America.

Despite being ready to show his work to American audiences, Tapscott admitted there has been one challenge to planning for an event that is nearly halfway across the globe: He was unable to visit the site before the festival and had to allude to images on Google maps and site plans to view the canal. Despite the challenges, Tapscott is eager to bring his work “Arc ZERO – Oculus,” which will be displayed on the Soleri Bridge. The piece is the 10th installment in a series of works Tapscott began creating over a decade ago and is a circular ring that emits a mist and light that flows from side to side. The piece was originally designed and installed on a bridgeway to a Buddhist temple in Japan in 2017 and the site of Canal Convergence reminds Tapscott of the work’s original display site. “I think the ability to work with water, which is one of my mediums these days, and the opportunity to use the Soleri bridge made it seem like a really good idea,” he said. “I think, considering the resources that we have, it’s going to come together really well.” Tapscott believes the location will allow patrons to experience his intention for the work. “The idea is to have people cross over into another realm,” he said. “I tried to enhance that spiritual experience.”

Even with the unique placement and experience of the work, Tapscott feels his piece will complement the ambiance of Canal Convergence. “I think it will be interesting because it is a kinetic and interactive work but in a much different way than anyone else’s work,” Tapscott said. Tapscott will not be the only newcomer to Canal Convergence as musical acts like Blackbird and Steel Dads will provide music for the event for the first time. “When I was reached out to about Canal Convergence and talked about how it is about bringing the art and culture together, it was a no-brainer,” said Cody Blackbird, who plays the flute for the band. “Especially with the event falling during ‘American Indian Heritage Month’ and us being a native band, the fact that we will be able to showcase music during that month and at an event that is centered around art and bringing people together is a great thing.” Blackbird plays a unique fusion of music that incorporates rock music with native flute and lyricism that relates to things that occur on Native American reservations. The band dubs it “alter-native” music. A unique part of Blackbird’s sound is how Cody Blackbird runs his wooden flute, which is almost shaped like a re-

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What to do at Canal Convergence BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

ere are activities that are not yet sold out.

• Friday Nov. 5 Scribble Bots with the Arizona Science Center 6:15-7 p.m. $10 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Blackbird 6:15-7:45 p.m. Free. Tasting Water with ASU 7:10-8 p.m. Free *Must reserve seats online. Vigas: LED Lantern Workshop 7:15-9:15 p.m. $30 Treasurefruit 8:15-9:45 p.m. Free. • Saturday Nov. 6 Steel Dads 6-6:45 p.m. Free. Bookbinding with the Walter Hive 6:15-7:15 p.m. $15 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Tasting Water with ASU 7:10-8 p.m. Free *Must reserve seats online. Bluesman Mike and The Blues Review Band 7:15-8 p.m. Free. Casey Farina: Creating with Algorithms 7:45-8:45 p.m. $15 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Aura by Nicole Olson MovementChaos 8:15 p.m. Free Danielle Durack 8:30-9:45 p.m. Free Liquid PXL: What Makes Mini Nova Sparkle? 8:45-9:45 p.m. $10 *tickets must be purchased in advance. • Sunday Nov. 7 Mariachi Rubor 6-7 p.m. Free. Charles Gadeken: We Stand Together 6:15-7:45 p.m. $5 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Tasting Water with ASU 7:10-8 p.m. Free *Must reserve seats online. Nolan McKelvey Trio 7:30-8:45 p.m. Free

Rembrandt Quiballo: From Art to NFT 8-9 p.m. $10 *tickets must be purchased in advance. • Monday Nov. 8 Zach Gillespie Trio 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free Moonlight Magic 7:30-8:45 p.m. Free. • Tuesday Nov. 9 Scottsdale Professionals Converge 6-8:30 p.m. $20 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Jenna Rae 6-7 p.m. Free. Japhar Pullen 7:30-8:45 p.m. Free. • Wednesday Nov. 10 Scottsdale Poet Laureate Lois RomaDeeley 6-6:15 p.m. Free. Ken Koshio 6:15-7 p.m. Free. Kyle Mitchell 7:15-8 p.m. • Thursday Nov. 11 Alexis Janae 6-6:45 p.m. Site-Responsive Sonic Art with Lauren Sarah Hayes 6:15-7:45 p.m. $15 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Salt River String Band 7:15-8:45 p.m. Free PHOTO-Synthesis with Kendra Sollars 8-9 p.m. $10 *tickets must be purchased in advance. • Friday Nov. 12 Art Tour 6-7 p.m. $5 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Tindal Muzic 6-6:45 p.m. Free. Scribble Bots with Arizona Science Center 6:15-7 p.m. $10 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Tasting Water with ASU 7:10-8 p.m. Free *Must reserve seats online. Vigas: LED Lantern Workshop 7:15-9:15 p.m. $30 *tickets must be purchased in advanceNOLAZ Band 7:15-8 p.m. Free. The Gaines Brothers 8:30-9:45 p.m. Free.

• Saturday Nov. 13 Art Tour 6-7 p.m. $5 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Canal Convergence Closing Bash 6-9 p.m. $50 *tickets must be purchased in advance. Roy Wasson Valle Artist Talk 6-6:30 p.m. Free *Must reserve seats onlineCourtney Cotter King 6-6:45 p.m. Free Alejandra Rodriguez Vega: Inspire Future Drone Design! 6:15-7:30 p.m. $10 *tickets must be purchased in advance to attend Tasting Water with ASU 7:10-8 p.m. Free *Must reserve seats online. Jimmy Pines and Washboard Jere 7:15-8 p.m. FreeSonic Found- Object Sculptures with Joe Willie Smith 8-9:45 p.m. $20 *tickets must be purchased in advance.

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corder, through a series of pedals like guitar players do. Blackbird plans to play a setlist of original songs as well as covers, all with the same goal in mind. “Our hope is through our music and the words we share is that people take away a greater understanding of indigenous music and indigenous peoples,” said Blackbird, “We also want to give people a nice slice of entertainment and something they won’t hear anywhere else.” Another musical group that will add to the diverse sounds of Canal Convergence is a steel drum band called “Steel Dads.” For a band whose goal is to bring the sounds of the Caribbean to the waterfront, leader Keith Johnson was sold on the opportunity to play in front of a diverse crowd that sold Johnson. “One of the things that I love is when things are all-inclusive and everyone can enjoy the beautiful music,” he said. He is looking forward to enlightening patrons with the vibrant sounds that steel drums and djembe drums offer. “The wonderful thing about steel drums is that you can play a variety of

The band Blackbird will perform with its unusual amalgam of Native American sounds and rock that the band calls “alter-native” music. (Courtesy of Scottsdale Arts)

music that people will be able to recognize,” Johnson said. “You can’t play sad music on steel drums, it’s just so happy

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“Mission Impossible,” classical music and Johnson’s favorite song “I Can See Clearly Now.” “Even if you’re in a sad mood, when you hear “I Can See Clearly Now,” it makes you feel like the clouds are gone and you’re looking for a rainbow,” Johnson SAID. Beyond being able to spread joy by playing his favorite songs and instruments, Johnson sees Canal Convergence as something bigger than music and art. “This is an opportunity for people to socialize, communicate and be part of a much bigger project,” he said. With all the new excitement and implementations from the previous Canal Convergence, many are eager to pick up where Canal Convergence left off the last time it was a mass gathering. “We’re just excited to get back to what we were doing in 2019,” Boganey said. “We hope and pray that everything will work well and that everyone will have a great experience.” Info: Canalconvergence.com All tickets for workshops and speakers must be purchased in advance.

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Permanent exhibit salutes 15 Scottsdale nonpro�its BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

permanent exhibit honoring the works of 15 Scottsdalebased nonprofits has opened at Scottsdale Public Library-Civic Center Library. The display next to the Scottsdale Heritage Connection recognizes 15 local nonprofits that have had a major impact in Scottsdale for at least 30 years. An independent five-member committee chose them earlier this year. Each organization has a vertical panel including its name and mission statement, an image capturing its essence, and additional information of their choosing such as presidents and key activities. Funding came from six private donors, with the Friends of Scottsdale Public Library serving as the depository for all funds and vendor for expenses. The Friends also donated funds for display system lighting. “We are honored to be in such elite company as part of this display,” said Trey Granger, president of the Friends of Scottsdale Public Library. “We are committed to showcasing the history of our great city within library branches, and this will be an excellent complement to the Scottsdale Heritage Connection.” The exhibit marks the first time Scottsdale has recognized community organizations since 1962, when the 20/30 Club erected a sign at Osborne and Scottsdale roads that featured the emblems of a handful of Scottsdale’s civic groups. “This is the perfect way to tell the history of Scottsdale,” said Civic Center Library Services Director Kira Peters. The exhibit began as an idea floated by former city councilman Jim Bruner to Diana Smith, an active volunteer with the Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library. “Jim Bruner made a comment to me and he planted a seed,” said Smith. “He said that the things that those organizations have done need to be recognized so the rest of the community knows about them.”

Each panel contains the organization’s name and mission statement, an image capturing its essence and additional information of their choosing. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

The permanent exhibit honors 15 nonprofits that have had a significant impact on Scottsdale over many decades. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

Inspired by the idea, Smith decided to pitch it to the Friends and that struck a chord with member Doug Sydnor, an architect, who took on the project from there. “The Friends of the Library brought this idea forward and then we were able to receive funding. So, it really fell into place nicely,” said Peters. “As a public library, we’re always happy

to have information about our community.” The honored organizations are: the Arabian Horse Association, HonorHealth Auxiliary, McDowell Sonoran Land Trust, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, Scottsdale Arts Center Association (Scottsdale Arts), Scottsdale Boys & Girls Clubs, Scottsdale Charros, Scottsdale Com-

munity Partners, Scottsdale Historical Society, Scottsdale Jaycees, Scottsdale Leadership, Scottsdale Railroad & Mechanical Society, Scottsdale Rotary Club, and Scottsdale Sister Cities Association. Additionally, 25 organizations that missed the cut received a plaque. “There’s so many levels when you talk about home grown organizations,” said Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega. “We are a very wealthy community by all of the volunteers that are generated here in Scottsdale.” Ortega said the exhibit is a good reflection of the work done by these various organizations. “To know that our 15 home-grown groups are amazing and multifaceted for our city,” he said. “When you’re successful in the arts and culture area, you see how people want to give back and how young people want to learn more about arts and culture.” He also feels that the library is the perfect place to highlight the organizations. “To use this library to showcase the groups that have made such an important and positive difference in the world and to recognize how they’ve grown is a credit to everybody that contributes the skills they have,” Ortega said. Peters echoed the same statement. “This fits into the library because we are a community hub,” she said. “We get people of all ages and walks of life. It’s nice for them to come into a public library and see all of the great community organizations that are within our city.” Peters said, “What’s refreshing about this project is that it is an example of something nice for the community and is a good education.” Around the walls of the Scottsdale Heritage Collection, there is a timeline of Scottsdale leadership that will be on display in the library until Dec. 31, when it will be relocated to Fashion Square Mall. “I hope the community comes down to get to know about these organizations,” Peters said. Information Scottsdalelibraryfriends.org/cso

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Experts worried about cancer screening declines BY SAMANTHA MORRIS Progress Contributor

he pandemic has kept an alarming number of Americans from getting their cancer screenings. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association estimated that in 2020, 9.4 million screenings for breast, colorectal and prostate cancer were missed due to COVID-19. Norman Sharpless, the director of the National Cancer Institute, estimates that pandemic delays in cancer care will lead to a total of 10,000 excess deaths in breast and colorectal cancers over the next 10 years. This has prompted local oncologists to encourage people to reschedule screenings they may have put off during the pandemic. Dr. Rogerio Lilenbaum, a senior physician executive at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert,

stressed the importance of early detection, even when someone isn’t experiencing any symptoms. “The whole point of screening is to detect cancer early. If you don’t have the screening test, and you only present to the health care facility when you have symptoms or you have findings, by definition you are no longer at an early stage,” Lilenbaum explained. “The treatments are more difficult and the outcomes are not the same,” said Lilenbaum Danielle Duchini is a breast surgical oncologist at HonorHealth Del Lago Primary Care in Peoria. She has seen firsthand the effects of people skipping their mammograms. “We are seeing an uptick in the number of cancer cases,’’ explained Duchini. “People that would have gotten it in 2020, didn’t get caught in 2020, so now they’re getting caught in 2021.” Duchini recognizes that fear was a

major factor in the public’s hesitancy to make appointments and wants people to understand that COVID-19 exposure is very limited because breast center facilities are kept separate from COVID patients. “Please don’t be afraid. As a breast surgical oncologist, I am more afraid of people not getting their screening mammograms, than I am of them catching COVID at a breast center,” said Duchini. Many patients told her that they had faithfully obtained mammograms every year but that when the pandemic began, they were fearful of being around medical people. “Not all medical people take care of COVID patients,” explained Duchini. Duchini recommends that women get screened every year starting at 40 years old, contrary to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forces’ recommendation that women get mammograms every other year starting at 50. Dr. Maurie Markman, the president

of Medicine and Science at the Cancer Treatment Centers for America explained that a leading challenge right now is keeping up the public’s urgency to get screened. People’s routines have been disrupted and getting that routine back is really important, said Markman. Markman acknowledges that Americans have a lot on their minds, and for many, screenings may fall low on their list of priorities. Lilenbaum agrees and reassures the safety of Banner’s facilities, including all the usual protocols, such mask wearing, social distancing, and vaccination requirements for employees. He made note that all Banner Health employees will be required to be vaccinated by Nov. 1. “You should not delay this anymore, even though we’re not completely out of the pandemic, don’t wait until sometime in 2022 because it’s not in your best interest,” said Lilenbaum.

masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination status. • The ability of students ages 5-11 to be vaccinated. The district noted. “It will take a few weeks for those families who choose to vaccinate their younger students to get the two-shot process completed.” Even if a child gets a shot on the first day of eligibility, it would still take three weeks for the child to receive a second dose and two weeks after that before he is considered vaccinated, said SUSD spokeswoman Nancy Norman. That would likely take the district almost to winter break before younger children are considered vaccinated. This is the district’s second extension of the mask mandate this year. The Legislature passed a law in August making mask mandates in schools illegal, but the SUSD Governing Board approved a mandate after

a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled the measure unconstitutional. The Arizona Supreme Court is set to begin considering on Tuesday whether that ruling should stand. The mask mandate ban, along with a prohibition on critical race theory in Arizona’s schools and other measures, was attached to an unrelated budget bill at the last minute. If the Supreme Court rules the way ban on the mask mandate was passed is in fact legal, the district would switch to a mask optional policy immediately, Norman said. The district has no hard date for considering a return to a mask-optional policy. Parent Tim Curtis urged SUSD Governing Board Oct. 26 to eliminate the mask mandate immediately. “I think good leaders will continue self reflecting, ‘What can we do better?’” Curtis said. “I think that we

need to keep in mind when we make decisions, that we’re trying not to tick people off. Stop creating animosity. Stop mandating when we don’t need to.” Parent Mahmood Hussain thanked the board at the same meeting for instituting the mask mandate. “I was here last month and last month was, well you guys were here, it was kind of a dumpster fire by way of public comment,” he said. “It got rowdy, it got nasty and I went home and I was talking to some people about it and if you guys are going to be subjected to that, I’m going to be coming every month to make sure you guys know I appreciate you.” He added, “I appreciate you guys do the research. I appreciate you guys listen to the experts, that you guys listen to the science, that you guys listen to the people who can help us make the best decisions for our children.”

SUSD to continue requiring masks on campuses BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale Unified School District’s controversial mask mandate will stay in effect for now. Based on court rulings allowing the mandate, district officials said at the end of September they would continue requiring masks be worn in all of the district’s 29 schools until at least two weeks after fall break. That earmark passed last Friday but officials said the risk is still too great to do away with the mask mandate just yet. In a letter sent home to parents, district officials noted there are two factors driving their decision: • Community transmission levels: While these levels are in the high or substantial range the Center of Disease Control and Protection as well as state and county health officials recommend the wearing of

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n the world of pancreatic cancer, early is everything. Early detection and early treatment are among the reasons there are survivors like Kay Kays. Kays endured multiple surgeries, including the Whipple procedure – a complex operation in which doctors remove the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct. Over the ensuing years, as her cancer spread to other parts of her body, doctors removed her entire pancreas, spleen, lymph nodes, and part of a lung. Still, she keeps going, and is participating in TGen’s 16th annual 5K Step-N-Out run, walk, dash to support pancreatic cancer research 7:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Scottsdale Sports Complex, 8081 E. Princess Drive. Under the care of Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff, a distinguished professor at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, Kays has survived one of the deadliest of all cancers for more than 27 years. On average, fewer than 1-in10 patients survive more than five years. “I might not have all of my organs, but I have something more precious: I have hope,” said Kays, who encourages everyone to join her at Step-N-Out. Because of the COVID pandemic, last

year’s Step-N-Out was only held virtually. This year, with many people vaccinated and public health protocols in place, TGen is giving participants a choice to attend virtually or in-person. Register: tgen.org/giving/events. Various registration levels are available from $20-$40; just $20 for children aged 6-12; and free for children aged 5 or under. Kays — one of the founders and chair of the first Step-N-Out – has participated every year since its inception in 2006 and has also organized support groups, helping other pancreatic cancer patients come to terms with their conditions and learn how to maintain an active role in their treatments. “In the many years I’ve fought this disease, I’ve experienced renewed hope and have passed that hope on to others, teaching cancer patients that it’s OK to ask questions, seek second opinions, switch doctors, advocate for themselves and have a say in their treatments,” said Kays. Amiee Lay, TGen Foundation events manager, expects hundreds of participants at this year’s event: “Step-N-Out unites survivors, loved ones, caregivers, medical professionals and supporters from across the nation in the fight against pancreatic cancer.” Information: contact Lay at 602-3438502 or 760-310-6023, or email alay@ tgen.org.

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alley Presbyterian Church will host the 50th annual Cooks’ Tour on its campus at 6947 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. “The real joy of Cooks’ Tour is turning crafts and treasures into blessings and support for mission causes,” spokeswoman Betty Heenan said. Over the past 49 years Cooks’ Tour has raised over $1 million to support various organizations: Audrey’s Angels, a music program impacting 1,400 senior citizens; the Coronado High School Student Government for leadership scholarships; Helping Hands for Single Moms with AAA towing memberships; the Medical Benevolence Foundation and Hospital Sainte Croix;

MentorKids USA for South Phoenix Christian Summer Enrichment Program scholarships; Ministry of Hope for scholarships for girls in Malawi; Monte Vista Homes for a new memory care unit; the Sky Harbor Interfaith Chaplain, Valley Day School and Valley Presbyterian Church. Activities will include a luncheon prepared by Sandra Gonzales of Whisk & Chop for $20, rummage sale, silent auction, costume jewelry sale, craft boutique, kitchen treasures and a complimentary tea table. Lunch tickets are available at vpc. church/cooks or 480-991-6424. General co-chairs are Jeanne Campo, Wandie Hulick and Sandra Gonzales. For more information, please visit our website: vpc.church/cooks

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Camino Campana honors cherished steward BY DAVID M. BROWN Progress Contributor

or more than a quarter century, “Sam” Kathryn Campana has helped guide Scottsdale’s nurturing of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and today, Oct. 31, City Council and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission will thank her by naming its newest accessible trail after her. The 10 a.m. dedication of “Camino Campana” will include remarks by Preserve champions such as Joan Fudala, Scottsdale community historian and “lifetime member of the Sam Campana Fan Club.” Preserve stewards, Audubon Southwest citizen scientists and craftspeople from the Cattle Track Arts Compound will lead hikes on the one-mile trail. In addition, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, a private volunteer group dedicat-

Former Scottsdale Mayor “Sam” Kathryn Campana and her family will be celebrating today’s dedication of a McDowell Sonoran trail named after her. (Special to the Progress)

ed to stewarding the preserve, will have Halloween educational exhibits and a

scavenger hunt for the children. Tice Supplee, Audubon Southwest di-

rector of bird conservation, will lead a bird walk and the Southwest Wildlife Conservation will showcase native desert animals, culminating in a hawk release by Liberty Wildlife. “I’m honored that the city chose to name this beautiful desert trail with our family name and honor our multicultural heritage in Scottsdale, too,” said Campana, a City Council member 1986– 1994 and the city’s first female mayor 1996–2000. On Oct. 3, 1994, Council dedicated 4.5 square miles of city-owned land as “Day One” of today’s 30,580-acre preserve – comprising about one-third of Scottsdale’s land area. With 225-plus miles of trails through varying Sonoran Desert topography, the venue is the largest municipal preserve in the country and attracts 1.2 million-

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or Meghan Alfonso, helping people is second nature. As a former marketing employee for the St. Joseph’s Foundation and the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation who frequently helped put on events, she has a passion for raising awareness of – and funds for – sick children. The favorite part of her previous job was connecting with families of patients and helping them figure out what the diagnosis was and what to prepare for. From there she would do whatever she could to raise money and ease their struggles. However, Alfonso always wanted to do more.

Meghan Alfonso and her husband Sean were part of the Pearce Family Foundation’s first Angel Pups event. (Courtesy of the Pearce Family Foundation)

As a result, she decided to start her own non-profit organization and dedicate it to her great grandfather Zebulon Pearce, who was best known for being the founder of Pearce Beverage Co. and the first distributor of Coors beer in Arizona. “I started The Pearce Family Foundation because I saw there was a disconnect between the hospital and the home,” Alfonso said. “From what I understood, patients constantly forgot about their bills while spending time in the hospital.” Nearly eight years after starting the foundation, Alfonso has distributed between $250,000 to $275,000 among about 400 families with children suffering from

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implemented this feature when she was founding executive director of Audubon Arizona and vice president of the National Audubon Society, helping to make the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix possible. Dan Gruber, a long-time supporter of the Preserve, noted that Campana “has long supported multi-lingual signage, which we’ll handle on her trail through QR codes, and access to the Preserve for people who don’t have the time, desire or ability to hike, bike or ride. “Sam really believes it’s the ‘people’s preserve,’” he said. “She’s an official steward, too; she’s gone through the required training and worked on some projects, including the trail named after her.” Campana also asked the founder of Cattle Track Arts Compound, Janie Ellis, and its artists and craftspeople to work on the design and graphics. In the 1930s, Janie’s father, George, purchased land in what was then the county; the Compound has since welcomed many artists and architects. Cattle Track artists Carlos Mandelaveitia and Kim Johnson devoted most of the

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The Clays for a Cause is a skeet-shooting competition Saturday, Nov. 6. Details are at pearcefamilyfoundation.com. “Clays is not our most glamorous event but people enjoy doing it and we almost raised $50,000 last year,” Alfonso said with a laugh. Alfonso admitted that the pandemic scared her. “The pandemic happened so fast but my staff knew I would take care of them no matter what,” Alfonso said. “We were more scared of not knowing what was going to happen.” “When the world shut down, we had four events that we were supposed to be a part of,” she said. Even though it seemed like the world shut down, she knew that bills would not stop rolling in for her benefactors and she knew she had to find a way to keep those families afloat. She decided to create virtual events like dance classes and drive-in movies, which saw success. She also received grants to offset some of the foundation’s losses. As people were gradually allowed to interact in public observing safety proto-

plus annual visitors. Preserve Director Scott Hamilton oversaw the development of Camino Campana. “It’s not easy to surprise me, but I was really astonished when Carla and Joan told me that my name might be added to the stellar list of six other Preserve advocates already so honored,” Campana said. Campana moved to Scottsdale from a small Idaho farming community in 1969. An honors graduate of Scottsdale Community College, she is the mother of three adult children, Scottsdale residents Cassidy and Katie, and Richie, who lives with his family in Ireland. “They knew it was important to me that it be an accessible trail for people with disabilities. Knowing the Preserve will be open to all of our community and visitors is exciting,” said Campana, a founding member and officer of the Scottsdale Foundation for the Handicapped (now STARs). She asked if the signage could be bilingual, English and Spanish. She had

chronic or life-threatening illness. Another unique cause within the Pearce Family Foundation is it is “Angel Pups Around Us” initiative, which grants $1,500 to families to use towards the purchase of a service dog. “A year and a half after we started the foundation, we had a lady reach out to us and ask if we would help pay for a service dog for her son that has autism,” Alfonso said. After conversing with the organization, the family was working with, Arizona Goldens, she discovered that the dog came at a hefty price. Her next move was to go to the Pearce Family Foundation board and suggest a new initiative where the nonprofit would cover 25 percent of the dog’s cost. “We do that so the family and anyone who is involved in the process is committed to this new edition to their family,” Alfonso said. The Pearce Family Foundation generally hosts two to three large events a year and is best known for its Angel Car Rally and Clays for a Cause.

time on the project, explained Ellis, who has known Campana for decades. “Working in tandem with a committed group of Conservancy stewards who had researched the area, they came up with an ingenious integrated plan for interpretation of the ‘Unseen Sonoran Desert’ theme of the trail,” recalled Campana. “My commitment to Preserve education will continue now through Camino Campana.” For Justin Owen, chief executive officer of the Conservancy, Campana has been a mentor and influence. “She has a great outlook on life, she always takes this high-road and doesn’t compromise her principals but acts kindly and justly toward those who disagree with her, and she has a contagious sense of humor and I have laughed some of my hardest with her,” he said. “Sam was born an environmentalist, and I know how much the McDowell Sonoran Preserve means to her and her family,” explained Fudala. Christine Kovach, who was vice chair of the Preserve Commission and a past board chair for the Conservancy, hailed Campana as well.

“It made me more aware of when I’m around children in those situations. We tend to not be aware of these things because we’re lucky to not be sick all the time. It allowed me to put myself in these kid’s shoes.” cols, Alfonso found a way for her to host her foundation’s biggest events. The Angel Run and Clays for a Cause both happened in the fall of 2020, with Clays for a Cause being more socially distanced. Alfonso said she also got a better sense of what the families of some of sick children endure, regardless of a pandemic. “It made me more aware of when I’m around children in those situations,” she said. “We tend to not be aware of these things because we’re lucky to not be sick

“As mayor, she had a lot of ‘firsts’ that really advanced the Preserve effort,” Kovach said. “Sam was thought of as the ‘arts mayor,’ and she did a lot to advance the arts in Scottsdale and the Valley, but I also thought of her as our ‘Preserve champion’ because she fought hard for it and made sure she did everything in her power to make it a reality.” “She saw the mountains and desert as a natural form of ‘art’ and an important piece of Scottsdale’s character. I always admired her for that. She wasn’t afraid of being bold,” she added. Campana said, “I have hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon more than 50 times and visited many of our national parks and monuments, but by far I have spent the most time in our majestic McDowell Sonoran Preserve and I am grateful to have been part of its creation – for our families and those who follow us.” For more information, see mcdowellsonoran.org; Cattletrack.org; Az.audubon.org; Libertywildlife.org; Southwestwildlife.org; scottsdaleaz. gov/preserve/preserve-history; and Starsaz.org.

all the time. It allowed me to put myself in these kid’s shoes.” Alfonso also believes the pandemic has led many people to see a need to support public health and recognize the reality of those who suffer from chronic or life-threatening illness. “I think that the pandemic affected so many people in different ways that I think people are now more sensitive to these families now,” she said. “I think that we’re very blessed to have such great supporters and people who have believed in us for so long.” “I think that our families are grateful that there are people out there who want to help them,” she said. “The families often say that if they didn’t find us, they don’t know what their life would be like.” For Alfonso, it is purely all about reminding families that there are angels out there willing to help them. “I believe that what you give out, you will get back,” she said. “I just want to show these families that there are people who will care.” Information: Pearcefamilyfoundation. com

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Kierland pop-up festival kicks off holiday shopping BY JORDAN HOUSTON Progress Staff Writer

he POP: Art in Unexpected Places Festival is returning to Kierland Commons for its fifth year, offering the public a creative opportunity to shop, eat and connect with the arts in a meaningful way. The Kierland POP festival, presented by the Kierland Master Association, will offer a series of interactive art installations and experiences, including live art, music, philanthropy, culinary, wellness and more throughout Kierland Commons and The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6-7, at the shopping center, 15205 N. Kierland Boulevard. The event is a product of the collaboration between Kierland Commons, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, The Kierland Master Association and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. Known to have attracted over 15,000

Presented by the Kierland Master Association, the POP: Art in Unexpected Places Festival will flood Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6-7 with interactive art installations and experiences, as well as an artisan market featuring up to 40 vendors. (Courtesy of David Seeber)

visitors, this year’s attendees can expect to see performances and setups covering the entertainment gamut, according to SAACA Executive Director Kate Marquez.

“The name kind of describes it all,” she said. “You can be shopping in Anthropologie and in the corner, you see a popup painter, or you’re getting something to

eat at Shake Shack and see a Chinese line dance performance, or you’re walking down the sidewalk at Kierland Commons and see an eight-foot chalk art mural in front of you and violinists on the corners,” Marquez said. “That type of experience you would have when you go somewhere like San Francisco or New York and you’re bombarded with painters on the street and musicians as you walk by that make you participate and experience art in creative ways.” Visitors can also peruse the festival’s artisan market on Main Street, showcasing up to 40 artists and vendors selling a variety of hand-crafted goods. Products for sale include candles, artisan foods, sculptures and paintings For Marquez, the most rewarding part is the capacity to highlight local artists while strengthening the bonds between people, “place and purpose” through “collaborative, arts-driven experiences.”

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Scottsdale Quarter completing its grand vision BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

fter nearly three years of construction, what has become known as the L-Block at Scottsdale Quarter has neared its completion along with other projects that are part of a grand vision for the outdoor shopping mall. To commemorate the achievement, a ribbon cutting was hosted outside of Culinary Dropout on Oct. 22. The ceremony featured speeches from Mayor David Ortega and Scottsdale Quarter General Manager Richard Hunt and guests at the nd of the event painted a section of a new community mural. Scottsdale Quarter began the initial

Richard Hunt, general manager of Scottsdale Quarter for Washington Prime Group, spoke at the ribbon cutting. (David Minton/Progress Photographer)

phases of its grand vision in 2008. Since then, it has blossomed into something bigger than conceptualized. “It is now a retail center on steroids,” Ortega joked. For Ortega, this groundbreaking not only displayed the progress made at the center but reminded him of the history of the property. “This is an exciting property,” he said. “Originally there was one research and pharmaceutical facility here where health-conscious products were created.” Ortega also recalled hearing about the original plans for the quarter 20 years ago.

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“To me, that is what fills me up,” Marquez said. “And we get the opportunities to present that to the community in really dynamic ways so we can break down those participation barriers that exist in the art world. Having that opportunity to reshape people’s minds around arts and culture really allows for more dialogue in really connecting and meaningful ways.” SAACA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the arts, champions Marquez’s sentiments. The nonprofit seeks to address the needs of artists by creating programming spotlighting local creatives while simultaneously extending opportunities to sell and profit from their work.

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“I recall being on the development review board when this project came forward when this was called the French Quarter,” he said. “I remember there being conversations about large murals going up on the walls to dress up the area.” The L Block houses 575 apartments and

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“We are a local nonprofit arts organization who primarily focuses most of our diverse programming in working directly with local artists of all genres, diversities and mediums,” Marquez said, citing filmmakers, digital designers, architects, musicians, visual artists, photographers and chefs, among others. SAACA has created over 300,000 artsdriven experiences, from innovative community festivals and cultural celebrations to creative sector development, and accessible arts enrichment programs. Marquez, who has been with SAACA for 15 years, attributes her motivation to join the movement to the organization’s tangible results seen throughout the local community. “The inspiration really was to get to 10 stores, including Amazon Books and Vineyard Vines and Culinary Dropout. “Everything has matured nicely and I look at it this way,” said Ortega. “There is a portfolio of stores and a portfolio that has been selected to complement one another and as mayor of Scottsdale, I have to say, ‘Welcome on behalf of the city council.” Quarter has ambitious plans for the re-

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work with a kind of organization that I can see the impact locally, and that’s tough to do sometimes, whether it’s for-profit or nonprofit,” the executive director said. “We actually get to interact with so many diverse cross sections of the community, from working with engineers and creative robotics teams to papier mache artists. It changes your view of humanity and kind of the piece where we see how the arts are so integral into everything we do, from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep.” On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kierland POP festival will operate this year in a “modified structure” to accommodate safety guidelines, according to Marquez. All events and experiences will take mainder of the year with the additions of a Yeti Coolers store, Levi’s, Peloton and Landmark Theaters. It also will be welcoming U.K.-based favorite Puttshack next spring. “What has also happened is that this place has become a part of the portfolio of Scottsdale, which has pretty high expectations when it comes down to being outstanding and what is provided,” Orte-

place in an outdoor setting while promoting social distancing, local ordinance face mask restrictions and heightened sanitization for all shared spaces, she continues. “We’ve definitely prioritized supporting individual artists in giving them opportunities that are safe and mostly a way for them to present and sell their work within the community,” she said. Although a “solid list” detailing the 2021 festival performers has not yet been finalized, it is slated to be released in early October, Marquez said, adding that the public “can rely on the fact that there is going to be the same levels of action.” Once announced, the list will be available at kierlandpop.com. ga said. Hunt said he is elated to see the dream of a place where people can live, work and play come true. “Fall is the perfect time to celebrate the changing of seasons and the perfect time to commemorate the completion of the newest and final section of Scottsdale Quarter 12 years later,” he said. Information Scottsdalequarter.com

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lights that “dance” to 18 holiday songs in the plaza and nearly 300 trees wrapped in lights and other holiday décor. A new installation features a 12-foot a 12-foot 3D hippo, octopus, hot air balloon and 15-foot princess. There are welcoming and closing ceremonies at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively, that feature dancing by a number of costumed holiday characters that include a walking s’more. The Christmas Shoppe features oneof-a-kind Christmas gifts, stuffed animals and pajamas and a costume ornament commemorating 2021. The resort also will offer a socially distanced Christmas brunch at 1 p.m. Christmas Day and offer take-home brunch kits for people who prefer eating at home. Call 480-585-2694 for reservations. For more information and for nonguests to buy admission wristbands: ScottsdalePrincess.com. This year’s sponsors include BMW North Scottsdale, Barrett-Jackson, Stuffed Puffs Marshmallows and Cox Media.

Scottsdale Princess readying gala Christmas display

ith Halloween almost in the can, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is getting ready for its 12th consecutive Christmas display and related activities. The Scottsdale resort’s Christmas at the Princess, running Nov. 16-Jan 2, will be adding to popular attractions such as Desert Ice, Lagoon Lights and the Princess Express Train. Among the additions is the Christmas Wish Forest, with voluntary donations to support LoveUP, a nonprofit that aids foster children. Families will be able to make a wish on “magical wish paper” that lights up and flutters into the air. There also will be a 120-foot sledding experience on Snow Mountain, a 90-foot chairlift, an ice maze for kids and a chance to glide along the “Alpine Skate Trail.” Unlimited skating will be available for $40 per person on two outdoor 6,000-square-foot rinks. Ten VIP climate-controlled igloos with

The Princess Express Train is a popular attraction at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess’ holiday extravaganza, which runs Nov. 16-Jan. 2. (Special to the Progress)

adjoining heated patios also will be available, though tickets must be purchased in advance. Private fire pits and the private igloos can accommodate eight people and come with VIP table service. The Santa Experience includes up to eight people per reservation, a meet and greet with Santa and his elves, Santa’s elf pledge, one digital photo and the op-

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Arizona desperately needs foster parents BY MIKE FAUST AFN Guest Writer

he statistics are alarming: Calls to Arizona Department of Child Safety’s abuse and neglect hotline have spiked 25 percent in the last six months. As of this writing, there are 13,790 youth in Arizona’s foster care system – but there are only 3,292 licensed foster homes. Not only is this woefully inadequate, but it’s also the lowest number of licensed homes in DCS’ history. That’s why we’re working urgently to recruit more foster care providers to bring safety and stability for Arizona’s most vulnerable children. We are seeking single adults, married couples, 20-somethings, seniors and everyone in between to help kids in desperate need. Many people in our community have wondered about foster care – they have love to give and a difference to make – but they’re not sure they’re a good fit or don’t not know where to start. Perhaps you’re someone who has wondered about becoming a foster care provider – and perhaps your

concerns and considerations have stopped you from taking the next step. If you’ve ever thought about foster care, here are 11 things you may not know: Kids enter the foster care center through no fault of their own. They are placed in care because their biological parents or legal guardians are unable to care for them safely. Neglect is the No. 1 reason children enter care. Substance abuse is the No. 1 cause of parental neglect. The good news is that substance abuse is treatable. The purpose of a foster family is to offer a safe, stable place for children to learn and grow while birth parents do the work that’s needed to bring their kids home to a safe environment. Most kids in foster care have siblings – DCS does everything possible to keep them together and appreciates foster homes that can keep families intact. When considering becoming a foster parent, keep in mind the greatest impact you may have on the lives of children is to keep them together. Children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect. They need a safe place to learn from their mistakes and gain new skills to

use in their future. They need someone to ask about their school day, wish them a happy birthday and check up on their homework. Children in foster care are regular kids! Despite the challenges handed to them, they love playing outside, hanging out with friends, spending time with loved ones and eating their favorite foods. Their personalities and interests vary widely, but most of them have something special in common: an incredible resilience no matter the odds. You don’t have to be a forever parent to consider fostering. Adoption is not the goal for most children. Instead, DCS works to place them in a safe and loving family setting until they can safely go home to their parents. For foster parents, this means providing a stable, yet temporary, home for a child. If children are unable to reunite with their parents, DCS works to connect them with loving, adoptive families. People who are interested in adopting can work with a licensing agency on becoming certified to adopt. Rethink your age. Adults ages 21 to 70+ can become licensed to provide

foster care. Many young professionals and empty nesters have homes to share and love to give. Being a foster parent is not always the easiest job in the world, but it’s certainly one of the most fulfilling. Fostering will positively impact your life as much as it will a child’s. Many people are interested in becoming licensed to provide foster care, but believe their circumstances make them a bad fit. Most of the time, this simply isn’t true. Good foster parents come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and beliefs. What do they have in common? They’re able to provide safety and stability, and they want to ensure a positive future for children in our community. You can learn all about foster care and whether it’s right for you by calling 877-543-7633 or visiting AZDCS. gov/foster. Please consider becoming a foster care provider and help change a child’s life forever – not to mention your own. Now is the time to step up and be the difference these children desperately need. Mike Faust is the director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety

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Scottsdale �ilm fest is virtual and in-person BY CONNOR DZIAWURA Progress Staff Writer

fter a surprise success adapting to the pandemic last year, the annual Scottsdale International Film Festival is returning as a hybrid event this week. Despite going virtual and halving the length of last year’s event, festival director Amy Ettinger said it was as successful as the year prior. Festival planners complemented it with the 2nd Look Streaming Cinema event this past spring. “It was really a good year for us,” festival director Amy Ettinger said. “I can’t tell you what’s going to happen with this given festival at the moment – all bets are off until it’s over and you can look at your numbers. “But, surprisingly, we did better with the combination of the virtual festival that we did last November and then we went on, many months later, and made kind of a reprise of 20 of our top-rated �ilms over the last 20 years. And so that was just like icing on the cake. “The festival itself last season did just as well as the 10-day festival had done the year before,” she continued. “It was very startling. … The 20-year reprise was a more modest success, but it was a success nonetheless.” Starting this weekend, organizers are changing things up again. Rather than returning to one long event and instead of choosing between solely in-person or virtual screenings, Ettinger described it as a “festival in two parts.” Now in its 21st year, the Scottsdale International Film Festival will screen 22 �ilms at Harkins Theatres’ Shea 14 and Camelview at Scottsdale Fashion Square locations from Friday, Nov. 5, to Tuesday, Nov. 9. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend; negative tests will not be accepted.

Kenneth Branagh’s coming-of-age drama “Belfast” concludes the in-person portion of the Scottsdale International Film Festival. (Courtesy of the Scottsdale International Film Festival)

Then, after the in-person portion concludes, 16 of the �ilms will become available online from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12. The festival is once again partnering with the virtual platform Eventive and digital ticket buyers will get 48 hours to �inish a �ilm once it is started. Films vary throughout the duration of the festival, from comedies and dramas to thrillers and documentaries. And their perspectives are many, ranging from those produced in the United States to international projects from Belgium, France, Iran, Italy, Kosovo and the Netherlands, to name a few. Among the slated �ilms are the Julia Child documentary “Julia,” which opens the festival Nov. 5 at Shea 14 location, and Kenneth Branagh’s coming-of-age drama “Belfast,” which marks the end of the inperson screenings on Nov. 9 at Camelview. The centerpiece is director Eva Husson’s “Mothering Sunday,” an adaptation of a Graham Swift novel that Ettinger said

has a “phenomenal cast” of Odessa Young, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Olivia Colman. It screens at Shea 14 Nov. 6. “It’s the kind of thing that appeals to the masterpiece PBS lovers,” Ettinger emphasized. “It’s one of those Brit period pieces and based on a best-selling novel.” The Phoenix Film Critics Society will once again vote on awards to be announced on the opening night, helping audiences to decide which �ilms are most recommended. Moviegoers can then vote on the Audience Award via ballots throughout the festival. Otherwise, this year’s event is a simple, reduced affair. Only one post-�ilm Q&A is slated, for �irst-time �ilmmaker Jack Paulson’s �ilm “Peeky.” Other creators decided it best not to travel, according to Ettinger. The reduction in programming isn’t necessarily a new idea. Prior to the pandemic, the festival had been surveying audiences and Ettinger said most didn’t

seem interested in things such as opening night receptions or discussions anyway. “I think that’s probably going to take some time for that to come back,” Ettinger speculated of the receptions, adding, “And we got the sense that they probably wouldn’t stick around much for too many Q&As. They just wanted to kind of tiptoe back in, put their toes back in the water, to watch some �ilms. … “Everybody wants it a little calmer. We’re not going to have rope lines. Every seat is reserved. That’s a new thing for us, but it’s also a Harkins requirement, which is perfect for us this year. “We didn’t want to have throngs of people standing on top of each other, breathing down each other’s necks, and rope lines. So it’s a simple thing to show up, come to the concierge table, show us your proof of COVID-19 full vaccination – meaning two of the Moderna, two of the P�izer or one of the J&J – and get your wristband and go to your reserved seat.”

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he Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers has set Nov. 20 for tours of its Holiday Designer Show House to bene�it an organization that helps foster children. Located at the foot of Mummy Mountain, the private 22,000-square-foot Paradise Valley house sits on 3-acres – and took tour organizers two months to decorate. Guests are invited to shop while touring the luxurious home that has been professionally decorated by ASID. It has taken designers nearly two months to decorate leading up the event. “We are so incredibly proud to share this extraordinary home and masterfully decorated estate all for a good cause,” said Susan Solliday, said former designers group former president and board member. “There will be more than a million twinkling and festive lights outside and holiday décor spanning from the gates of the

property to more than 20 rooms inside this grand estate.” Among the 20 special rooms and spaces on tour are a “winter wonderland master bedroom,” “chef’s candy land kitchen,” “rocking horse red, black and silver dining room,” and a grand reception room decked in what a spokeswoman called “a dazzling array of metallics and glittering crystal.” Guests will be able to enjoys sparkling water and prosecco while enjoying the festivities. And they also can shop for one-of-kind holiday ornaments, dozens of designer decorated trees, holiday décor, unique pieces, custom wreaths and centerpieces, fashions and more. There will be two touring slots; 1pm 3pm and 3pm - 5pm. Tickets are $65 for the tour. There also is a VIP dinner and live auction for $225 a ticket. But there are only 50 tickets available for the evening event, which includes passed appetizers and a three-course meal by Benedict’s Catering.

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Tickets to the VIP Dinner are $225 and limited to just 50 guests for the evening. To purchase a ticket: email info@azn.asid.org or modernluxuryevents.com/holidaydesignershowhouse. There will also be a shuttle to the home for day tour goers. The address for event will be emailed following the ticket purchase to VIP Ticket holders. Proceeds will bene�it Voices for CASA Children, a nonpro�it that promotes and supports volunteer advocacy in court for abused and neglected children and public awareness of the importance of safe and permanent homes for all children. The Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers was established in 1976 and includes 500 interior designers, 200 industry partners, and 108 students.

Interior designers spent two months decorating the Paradise Valley estate for this year's Christmas House tour. (Special to the Progress)

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Pizza-wine fest provides a robust taste of Italy BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

fter canceling the last two Italian Festivals of Arizona, Francesco Guzzo, the executive director of the Italian Association of Arizona, �igured he had to think of a new way to celebrate. He believes he’s found the right way to celebrate with the Italian Pizza & Wine Festival noon-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Scottsdale City Hall. Guzzo decided to anchor the festival around the two most beloved things about his native country of Italy – pizza and wine. “Italians love food and we have a passion for food and wine,” said Guzzo. “Given that people have been locked down well over a year, people have been waiting. We wanted to �igure out a way to get people out of their homes and outside to celebrate life.” Besides, he said, “Pizza can be made in a myriad of ways and it will satisfy anybody’s craving for whatever type of topping they want.” What began as discussions of how to bond the community over food and drinks quickly evolved into a day for families to get out of the house and enjoy a day outside. Beyond giving people a chance to try new cuisine from �ive authentic pizza makers, Guzzo wanted to �ind ways to entertain the family. “As we started looking at entertainment, we thought we would do something different,” he said. “We thought of bringing in stilt walkers, jugglers and face painters to make it fun for the kids.” There will also be Ferraris, Lamborghini’s and other Italian antique vehicles on display along with live music provided by Steve Ansel and the Jackson Street Band. The headline of the event will be a performance by the Italian indie-rock band

Francesco Guzzo, executive director of the Italian Association and, Oualid Ferhati, owner and chef at Re Di Roma pizza food truck are ready for Saturday’s Pizza and Wine Festival at Scottsdale City Hall (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

Mbrascatu, who are assured to deliver a unique setlist. With plans secured for entertainment, Guzzo’s next step was securing a location. He originally planned to host the festival on the lawn of the Civic Center. However, the renovation of the Civic Center forced the festival to relocate to the parking lot in front of City Hall. “The one thing that we’ve all learned from the pandemic is we have to be �lexible,” he said. “With all the things we want to do at the festival, we have to think outside the box and come up with new ways to make things work.” Guzzo is anxious to share the tastes of his native country once again, calling the festival a “preview” of the seventh annual Italian Festival of Arizona Feb. 27-28 in downtown Phoenix. “Nothing can ever replace Italy but this is as close as we can get to the foods and

products of Italy, at least here in Arizona,” he said. “You take Italian-made pizza and top off with Italian imported wines or beer and it will be an Italian meal.” The �ive pizza makers are Fabio on Fire, Trattoria D’Amico, Bored Baker Pizza Maker, L’Impasto and Re Di Roma. They will be accompanied by big-name wine vendors like Stefano Farina Wine Group. “We have a historic wine company in Italy and to be able to participate and promote our wine at an event that promotes Italian food and recipes was a good opportunity,” said Dr. Pietro Birroni, president of Stefano, one of Italy’s largest and most prestigious wine suppliers. Birroni is providing a special selection of the company’s award-winning Chianti Classico and Moscato, which offers a sweeter option to event attendees. Re Di Roma is a new pizza truck that makes wood-�ired Neapolitan pies com-

bining the �lavors of Italy with fresh ingredients from the West Valley. “We tend to sell more margherita pizza and pepperoni pizza but our specialty is a white pizza with mushrooms, black truf�le and garlic,” said Oulid Ferhati, the co-owner of Re Di Roma. Another pizza he boasts of is a biancaneve pizza, which is made of mozzarella, arugula, shaved parmesan, ricotta and honey that is harvested from bees in Buckeye and purchased at the Arizona Farmers Market. Ferhati’s wife and business partner Kristen hopes that by offering a unique take on pizza, people will try something new. “I think out here people gravitate towards cheese and pepperoni pizza, so it’s nice to get people to try different types of pizza they aren’t generally exposed to,” she said. “This event brings more people into the culinary fold.” Guzzo has the same goal in hoping that people will give each vendor a taste. “I don’t know that there’s going to be one pizza vendor that is better than the other but there is going to be a variety in terms of how they make their pizzas,” he said. In addition to selling pizza, most of the vendors will also be selling specialty items like tiramisu, cannoli and gelato. By giving guests a variety of culinary creations to choose from, Guzzo hopes it will underscore his organization’s goal. “Everything that we do is to promote Italian arts and culture,” he said. “Whenever we host a festival or do a dinner, it’s always tied into Italian foods and Italian products.” Admission to the festival is $10 online in advance and $15 on day of event, pizza and wine prices will vary. Info: italianassociation.org. This is a cashless event. All purchases must be made via credit or debit card.

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’m not sure when pumpkin spice became such a national addiction, but these days you’ll find that flavor in everything. And I do mean everything – from frappucinos to pumpkin spiced sunflower seeds. The minute October rolls around, pumpkin spice season is in full swing. You can bet that with just about anything pumpkin spiced, it’s going to have some calories. I am sharing an exception with you this week. I created a healthy, low calorie dessert for the clients at Red Mountain Weight Loss who are trying to find delicious things to eat while shedding the pounds. This recipe for Pumpkin Spiced Caramel Apples is the perfect tasty treat for anyone who doesn’t want to give up dessert while losing weight. The best part is, the only calories in the entire recipe come from one crisp apple. The ingredient used for sweetening the apple is Swerve Sweetener Brown Sugar Replacement. The caramel drizzle is from Walden Farms, a company known for its zero calorie, zero carb and fat free product line. The recipe calls for just a small amount of pumpkin spice, but it’s just enough to flavor the apple and yet give you the fabulous taste of fall. Finally, you’ll notice that I’ve opted for a Ingredients: 1 crisp, red organic apple per serving. (Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Fuji, Gala) 1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 heaping teaspoons Swerve Sweetener Brown Sugar Replacement ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/8 teaspoon salt Walden Farms zero calorie, zero carb Caramel Dip/Sauce

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2021, at 5:00 P.M at 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona. The City Hall Kiva Forum (Kiva) is open to the public during City Council meetings at a reduced capacity. Seating in the Kiva will be available on a first come, first served basis. City Council meetings are televised on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov (search "live stream") to allow the public to listen/view the meeting in progress. Instructions on how to provide Public Comments will be provided on the posted agenda 7-ZN-2021 (Scottsdale Auto Storage) Request by owner for a Zoning District Map Amendment to amend the development plan's development standards of the existing Industrial Park Planned Community District (I-1 PCD) zoning on a +/- 1.34-acre site located at 9271 E Hidden Spur Trail. Staff contact person is Jeff Barnes, 480-312-2376. Applicant contact person is Mike Leary, 480-991- 1111. 10-UP-2021 (Scottsdale Auto Storage) Request by owner for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Vehicle Storage on a +/- 1.34-acre site with Industrial Park Planned Community District (I-1 PCD) zoning, located at 9271 E Hidden Spur Trail. Staff contact person is Jeff Barnes, 480-3122376. Applicant contact person is Mike Leary, 480-991-1111.

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8-UP-2021 (Curaleaf Scottsdale) Request by owner for a Conditional Use Permit for a Marijuana Use (dispensary) in a +/- 9,091 square foot space at 16277 N Greenway-Hayden Loop, on a +/- 1.92-acre site with Industrial Park (I-1) district zoning. Staff contact person is Bryan Cluff, 480-312-2258. Applicant contact person is Michelle Green, (602) 340-0900. 15-ZN-2020 (Greenbelt 88) Request by owner for a Zoning District Map Amendment from Planned Neighborhood Center Planned Community District (PNC PCD) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), including a development plan with amended development standards for building setbacks for a mixed-use center including 278 multi-family dwelling units and approximately 25,000 square feet of commercial floor area on a +/7-acre site located at 3308 - 3370, 3388 N. Hayden Road. Staff contact person is Bryan Cluff, 480-312-2258. Applicant contact person is George Pasquel III, 602-230-0600. For additional information visit our web site at www.scottsdaleaz.gov search "Scottsdale Planning Case Files" or in your URL search bar you can type in https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/bldgresources/Cases/ A COPY OF A FULL AGENDA, INCLUDING ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND ANY MEETING LOCATION UPDATES, IS AVAILABLE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE FOLLOWING: Online at: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ council/meeting-information/agendas-minutes

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CHAIRMAN Attest Karen Hemby For additional information visit our web site at www.scottsdaleaz.gov PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY CONTACTING THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT (480312-7620). REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE, OR AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW TIME TO ARRANGE ACCOMMODATION. FOR TTY USERS, THE ARIZONA RELAY SERVICE (1-800-367-8939) MAY CONTACT THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT (480-312-7620). Published: Scottsdale Progress, Oct. 31, 2021 / 42291

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