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Council aiming for spring decision on bond election BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

cottsdale residents should know by April whether or not they will be asked to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds to fund capital needs across the city. Scottsdale took one of the �irst public steps in that process when city staff presented a list

of unfunded capital projects to the City Council’s Capital Improvement Plan Subcommittee in January. The city has over $700 million worth of unfunded capital projects, ranging from undergrounding utility lines throughout the city to big dollar parking improvements at WestWorld, according to a recent presentation to the panel.

At a Jan. 17 meeting, Vice Mayor Guy Phillips, who chairs the subcommittee, indicated that he preferred a bond package not to exceed $450 million. The list presented by staff included 148 projects totaling $723.4 million that could potentially be included in a bond election

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Thunderbirds marshal an army for the Open BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

BUSINESS ..................... 28 Scottsdale moms business milks the Open.

ARTS................................. 33 Artist brothers make a splash at Mountain Shadows.

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he gol�ing universe will converge on Scottsdale when the Waste Management Phoenix Open begins Thursday, bringing a host of celebrities and professional golfers to the city to participate in the PGA Tour’s most attended tournament. In addition to hundreds of thousands of fans, Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson and NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith are among the celebrities expected to attend the Phoenix Open. (Courtesy the Waste Management Phoenix Open) But while all eyes Justin Thomas participated in the R.S. Hoyt Jr. Dream Day at the Waste Manageare on the big names, ment Phoenix Open in 2018. Thomas has committed to play this year. an army of thouon-course ambas- Thunderbirds organization that has helped sands of volunteers (Special to the Progress) sadors who are in run the tournament for eight decades. will be hard at work Thousands of volunteers will be donning this vest for the charge of crowd The Thunderbirds work closely with the behind the scenes Phoenix Open to help manage throngs of visitors. control. volunteers and one member of the organiand on the course. “Simply put, our volunteers are what make zation is assigned to each group to expedite Approximately 5,100 volunteers will work the event this year in security, concessions, this tournament work,” said Scottsdale na�� OPEN �� 20 transportation and as “hole marshals” – the tive Ed Grant, a member of the Phoenix

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hough Papago Plaza has been in decline for years, a recent public meeting showed that many residents of southern Scottsdale are still not on board with plans to redevelop the once-thriving retail center at Scottsdale and McDowell roads. Not all local residents are against the project, though, as a handful spoke in favor of the development and the vibrancy they hope it brings back to one of southern Scottsdale’s most prominent street corners. The redevelopment features plans for a 274-unit apartment community, a 20,000-square-foot grocery store, a 118-room hotel and 25,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. At least 100 residents showed up at the Jan. 10 meeting at Skysong, the first of two required by the City Council when it approved zoning changes for the project on Dec. 12. “I’m very pleased with the number of attendees,” said Councilwoman Virginia Korte, who first introduced the stipulation for more public meetings. “It represents ownership and residents of the southern part of the city that want to make this the best place to live in the Valley.” Some residents used the meeting to advocate for wholesale changes to the development plans, including getting rid of parts or all of the hotel and apartment components and putting a planned parking garage underground. “Either bury it or get rid of it,” one resident said. Jeff Brand from Nelsen Partners, the architecture and planning firm designing the redevelopment, said changes of that magnitude are unlikely. “The plan cannot wholesale change or else it wouldn’t be what was passed by City Council,” he said. However, Brand said the meetings are still helpful because they can influence many smaller aspects of the design, such as the inclusion of public art and amenities. Brand said that Nelsen Partners plans to design the parking garage in a visually appealing way to help it blend into the development, similar to the garages at another project the firm worked on, Scottsdale Quarter. Brand said residents can expect to see some design changes at the next public meeting.

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The once-thriving Papago Plaza retail center is now only ﬁve percent occupied, but some residents are not happy about plans to redevelop the property into a mixed-use project, featuring apartments and a hotel.

That potentially includes public art on the corner at McDowell and Scottsdale roads – something both residents and touncil want. Residents also called for “iconic” signage evoking southern Scottsdale and closing off certain roadways within the development for pedestrian use only. Many residents also focused on the balance, or lack thereof, between the residential component and retail. Residents voiced concerns that the project only includes a small fraction of the retail space that the existing plaza provides and that apartments do not contribute the same tax revenue benefits to the city. Jason Morris, zoning attorney for the property owner, said that the developer first attempted to develop Papago Plaza as a retail-only center, but “that much retail couldn’t be filled.” At the council meeting, Morris said Papago Plaza was currently five percent occupied. Not all residents were concerned about the mix of uses. “I absolutely love it,” said Natalie Wasile. “It adds a lot of character and it is a nice mix of uses.” Though sympathizing with residents whose properties directly border the new development, Wasile said she believes the new Papago Plaza will eventually attract more amenities. “We have to build up to get the things we want,” she said. “I look forward to an Arcadia-type neighborhood where we can ride our bike to get a beer or go to a restaurant.” Morris addressed another citizen complaint concerning the grocery store that will be part of the develop-

ment. Though not confirmed, many believe Aldi, the German-owned brand that also owns Trader Joe’s, will be the grocery tenant after the chain’s logo showed up in renderings for the project. “Getting Aldi to this site, should it be Aldi, was not an easy feat,” Morris said. “The grocer is driving this project.” Though some residents pushed for a larger, full-service supermarket, Morris confirmed larger grocers had no interest. Morris said that the Valley has one of the most competitive real estate markets for grocery stores in the county and it can be difficult for property owners to lock down a grocery tenant. “The City of Phoenix had to come out of pocket to draw a full-service grocer to downtown Phoenix,” Morris said, referencing the up to $18.3 million in financial support that Phoenix promised to RED Development as part of the Block 23 development that includes a Fry’s location. Several residents brought up concerns about building heights, saying their backyard views of the skyline or area mountains would be blocked. “If you want to see the mountains, go hike them,” local resident Maggie Zehring said. Zehring said she has three young children and favors the project. “I like its walkability and am thrilled it’s coming,” she said. Another parent said his house shares an alley with Papago Plaza and thought the building and garage heights posed

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Saguaro football has shot at best of the best BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

ho’s really No. 1 in Arizona high school football? Beginning this fall, the guessing and arguing will be replaced with one true state champion after the creation of what amounts to an eightteam super division playoff pitting topranked schools regardless of classi�ication size. In Scottsdale, Saguaro, which has won six straight state titles in mid-range enrollment divisions, is most likely to be impacted. Debate long has raged whether the Class 4 Sabercats could compete with 6A power Chandler, which has won three titles in a row and four in �ive years in its conference, and 5A power Centennial, which has won four states in �ive years and emerged on the national scene. “The biggest thing is it’s trying to build up the sport of football,” said Arizona Interscholastic Association Executive Director David Hines. “Football has taken a hit due to concussion con-

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Saguaro High School's Sabercats were all smiles after winning their sixth straight 4A title last fall and if their winning ways continue, they would be prime candidates to go head-to-head with bigger schools.

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That’s where staying in the 4A conference for the regular season bene�its Saguaro. On the �lip side, playing against its 4A schedule puts it at risk of receiving a lower seed in the Open Division playoff should its opponents have a down year and sandbag the Sabercats’ strength of schedule. Mohns is concerned that 4A teams may not make the Open Division �ield because of their strength of schedule. “The games you are required to play based on region can hurt you,” Mohns said. “The fact that it will be computer based and not have a committee will be interesting. All of it will come (Progress file photo) down to your schedule, which is Sabercats Coach Jason Mohns expressed mixed feelings out of your hands a little bit with about the new playoff division, but admits it makes sense. the two-year scheduling block.” The eight Open Division play“The teams that are probably feeloff teams will be chosen based on coming the best are the second-tier teams puter rankings similar to those current- because now they become the top tier,” ly used for playoff seeding along with Mohns said. “I think it opens up an opweight given to strength of schedule and portunity for other teams to win.” margin of victory. While Mohns may have his doubts, he The board voted Jan. 8 to put the cap at knows this new tournament appeals to 14 points on consideration for margin of the masses who want more competitive victory so teams would not feel the need championship games in the prep footto run up scores to improve their posi- ball postseason. tion. The AIA Executive Board echoed that The AIA’s next scheduling block is claim during the meeting on Tuesday, 2020, with teams like Saguaro likely to saying that more excitement should be on the move given its success. boost attendance in the state’s biggest The Sabercats remain a heavy favorite sport. to lead the 4A conference yet again in “No. 1 playing No. 8 (in Open Divi2019, with several starters returning on sion) won’t be like No. 1 playing No. both sides of the ball. Should they make 16 (in past conference playoffs),” Hines the Open Division, it would put middle- said. “If we have the opportunity to tier teams in place to compete for the 4A play our best teams in an eight-team conference championship with the Sa- tournament, every game would be rebercats out of their way. ally exciting and fun.”

How the Open Division will work Open Division rankings, based on strength of schedule and margin of victory (14-point cap to avoid scores being run up), to be released by AIA in Week 5 and updated weekly. Open Division rankings to include 4A, 5A and 6A schools, with five “at-large” bids – likely coming from 6A conference. After final regular-season games, top eight teams in Open Division to be placed in new playoff bracket and seeded 1-8. Traditional 16-team conference tournaments, minus team selected for Open Division, to begin week after regular season while Open Division playoff has bye week.

Quarterfinals and semifinals for all divisions continue second and third weeks after end of regular season, except in 1A. 2A and 3A championships to be played week of Thanksgiving while 4A, 5A, 6A and Open Division have byes. 4A championship likely to be night before 5A, 6A and Open Division games. Open Division state championship to be premier game with 5A and 6A played earlier same day at same venue – likely Arizona State, University of Arizona or State Farm Stadium (depends on availability). One true Arizona state champion is crowned, along with six conference champions.

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4 unsuccessful election candidates seeking county post BY PAUL MARYNIAK Progress Executive Editor

defeated legislator and three other unsuccessful candidates in last fall’s election are among the seven candidates who so far have �iled to �ill a pending vacancy on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for the district that covers Scottsdale. Supervisor Denny Barney is leaving midway through his second term to �ill the CEO post at the East Valley Partnership, a consortium of government, business and education leaders whose board picked him last June as their new leader. The remaining four board members and the Clerk of the Board by law must choose a Republican from District 1 to �ill Barney’s position because he was a Republican. A spokesman said they hoped to start interviewing the applicants within the week and make a selection by mid-February. As of the Progress’ deadline – with still several hours to go before the county’s deadline for applications – those who have �iled include: former state Rep. Jill Norgaard of Ahwatukee, who lost her bid for a third House term in Legislative District

18; her running mate, Tempe lawyer Greg Patterson, who served two terms in the State House in the mid-1990s; and Tempe commercial airlines pilot Frank Schmuck, who lost his bid for State Senate in LD 18 in what was one of the most expensive legislative general election races in Arizona last year. The other applicants include former state Rep. Warde Nichols of Ahwatukee; Brandon Schmoll, a former member of the Tempe Union High School governing board who lost his bid for a second term as constable; Rusdon Ray, a Gilbert construction worker who has publicly criticized the need for building codes; and Angela Creedon, associate vice president of community relations for Arizona State University who held a similar position for APS prior to joining ASU President Michael Crow’s staff. District 1 covers a large swath of the East Valley as well as Scottsdale and Ahwatukee, but no Scottsdale residents have put in for the position. Creedon is the only candidate to submit an endorsement with her application. Mesa Mayor John Giles in his letter called her “a consummate professional” who “also has the backbone to face tough deci-

sions and look for compromise.” The successful candidate would have to seek election to a full four-year term on the board in 2020. Each of the �ive supervisors has a threemember full-time staff and an annual of�ice budget of about $440,000. The board as a whole oversees an annual budget that currently totals nearly $2.5 billion. That money funds a wide variety of services that include: county road and bridge construction and maintenance, the operation of all other county of�ices such as those of the sheriff and recorder; �lood control and various health and sanitation programs, including restaurant and supermarket inspections; Superior Court and related operations, including the public defender, county attorney and probation; and various education, cultural and recreation programs. The position of county supervisor pays $76,600 annually – more than three times the $24,000 annual salary earned by occupants of the positions that the legislative candidates sought last year. “I have one of the greatest jobs in the world; yet, my profession is not what ful-

�ills me completely,” Schmuck said in his county application. “What really drives me is my passion to serve others. I feel my combined professional experience and decades of service in the community can help propel our community forward by assisting our residents and businesses gain greater opportunities.” Norgaard touted her engineering, business and legislative background, stating, “I have utilized these skills to implement business practices in government to streamline processes in the state. “ Schmoll said he “would be a great candidate” because of his school board and constable experience, stating “given that a huge portion of the county budget goes to the courts, law enforcement, and jails it makes sense that you should appoint someone with �irst-hand knowledge in these areas.” Patterson, an attorney, submitted only a resume that outlined his experience on the state Board of Regents and the county public hospital board while Nichols cited his eight years in the State House, his extensive ties to the East Valley and his smallbusiness experience as owner of a poolcleaning company.

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likelihood it would fail. Klapp said communication will be key if the council hopes to garner voter support for a bond. Bond elections have been the subject of razor thin margins in recent years, with voters turning them down more often than not. In a 2015 special election with six separate bond propositions on the ballot totaling nearly $96 million, only two bonds passed – $12.5 million for street paving and $16.35 million for the �ire department. The other four questions each failed by less than two percentage points. In a 2013 special election, voters rejected four separate bond proposals totaling just over $212 million, including $43.7 million that would have gone towards public safety. The current list of unfunded projects includes $76.6 million in projects for the police or �ire departments, such as $1.9 million to replace the track at the police and �ire training facility and $4.2 million to modernize the facility. The city also has plans to renovate and expand the Civic Center jail and downtown police facility at a cost of $13.1 million. The list also includes two new �ire stations at a cost of $13.6 million and an $18.3-million Fire Department training facility. The bonds may be presented to voters differently this time around. Instead of separating bonds by categories like parks or public safety, Phillips said he would like to see the bond structured “to one question for critical infrastructure and multiple questions for amenities.” Councilwoman Kathy Little�ield agreed with that route. “I like the idea of ‘what is really critical?’ and put that in �irst and then maybe have (questions) on what are nice amenities that our citizens could enjoy if they want to pay for them on a separate question… so they can have a choice,” she said.

If the city decides to move forward with a $450-million bond, estimates showed resident homeowners over time would not pay more in property tax than they currently pay, City Treasurer Jeff Nichols said, citing a chart prepared by staff based on a $300,000 home. The chart showed that the city’s current property tax levy on existing debt for a $300,000 home is just under $180 annually and would remain in the $160-$180 range over the next 10 years to service new debt from a $450-million bond. A $450-million bond would give the city enough money to cover approximately 60 percent of the unfunded projects compiled by city staff. Both committee members and staff indicated they would like to remove transportation projects from consideration for this bond, though the city still has some transportation projects without an identi�ied funding source. Scottsdale spokesperson Erin Walsh said the councilmembers felt the city had already made an investment in transportation via the new tax and would like to allocate potential bond funds elsewhere. “It would be staff’s recommendation that we let this program play out, and we possibly entertain not including transportation in a bond 2019 program to see how far the (0.1 percent tax) can take us,” Lipinski said. Phillips, Klapp and Little�ield all agreed. Transportation projects accounted for $188.7 million of the projects presented by staff. If the subcommittee chooses not to include transportation projects, that would leave 109 projects at a cost of $534.7 million to consider. The subcommittee plans to make its recommendation at its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 31.

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Dueling bills aimed at ending texting and driving in Arizona BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he days of texting while driving or even chatting with a phone next to your ear may soon be at an end in Arizona. And the reason could be the death of a police of�icer at the hands of a texting motorist. A bipartisan group of legislators is pushing a plan that would �inally ban the practice in Arizona. That effort, if successful, would end Arizona’s distinction of being one of only two states in the country that allows most motorists to type and dial while driving. Talking would not be totally off limits if SB 1165 becomes law. The only permitted use would be if a phone or tablet were mounted to the dash and operated only on a hands-free basis. The legislation comes two years after Arizona �inally enacted its �irst restrictions. But to get approval for even that, proponents had to agree that it applies only to new motorists in the �irst six months of getting licensed. And it even forbids police of�icers from stopping a driver solely because he or she was observed on the phone. What seems to have breathed new life into the movement was the Jan. 8 death of Clayton Townsend. “We have the momentum,’’ said Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix. “We have tragedy from which great good can happen if we make it so,’’ she continued. “It’s time for the legislature to stand up and do our jobs and send the governor a bill that establishes a statewide policy that is proven to save lives.” Senate President Karen Fann said 21 cities and counties in the state already have adopted some type of ban. But the Prescott Republican said the state needs a single standard to ensure that both motorists and police know what is and is not permitted. One of the communities that has had a law since early 2017 is Oro Valley. Police chief Daniel Sharp said the law works, especially when people know it’s being enforced. For the �irst eight months, of�icers issued only warnings. Close to 1,200 were given to motorists who were spotted holding a cell phone. When enforcement really began, the

town issued just 78 citations in the following four months. Meanwhile, Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, is promoting his own SB 1141 to create a new offense of “distracted driving.” It would make it illegal to engage “in any activity that is not related to the actual operation of the motor vehicle in a manner that interferes with the safe operation.’’ But even then, a violation would occur only if the vehicle is operated in a manner “that is an immediate hazard to another person ... or property’’ or that the driver does not “exercise reasonable control of a motor vehicle under the circumstances.’’ “The issue that is unsafe is the distraction,’’ Mesnard said, whether it’s chatting on the phone or eating a burger. “So my bill goes after that issue. And it’s a bigger issue than just telephones.’’ Fann was unimpressed. “We know that distracted driving bills do not work,’’ she said. “There are too many loopholes, there are too many issues with something like that,’’ Fann said, saying the state needs to “hone down on the real problem.’’ But Mesnard said he believes there is more support for his plan, at least among Republicans, notwithstanding the backing of SB 1165 by party members Brophy McGee, Fann and Heather Carter of Cave Creek. Under the terms of the bill, a �irst-time violation would result in a �ine from $75 to $149; subsequent violations would cost drives at least $150, with a $250 cap. One provision of the proposal speci�ically bars police from demanding to see or inspect a motorist’s phone to see if he or she was actually talking or texting. But Sharp said his experience in Oro Valley convinces him that the law still can be enforced. “We’re not saying somebody’s texting or making a phone call or answering an email,’’ he said. “We’re saying if it’s in your hand, that’s the violation.’’ The legislation does contain some provisions which could help blunt opposition. One prohibits any conviction from being used by the Motor Vehicle Division in any way that could add points to a driver’s license that could result in suspension or revocation. And the other bars insurance companies from considering a conviction to raise someone’s insurance rates or cancel coverage.

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he American Heart Association recognized the City of Scottsdale for its commitment to employee health in January, awarding the city a bronze recognition as part of the organization’s Workplace Health Solutions program. The program offers participating companies and organizations a suite of evidencebased resources to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst employees, including health screenings and assessments, behavioral counseling and incentives. “Our goal is to provide employers solutions and best practices to improve the quality of workplace health programs and engage individuals where they spend most of their day: at work,” said Alissa McKersie, health strategies coordinator for the American Heart Association. The program features an index to help employers track and measure their progress towards creating a healthy workplace environment. Organizations that score well on the AHA’s Workplace Health Achievement Index can qualify for gold, silver or bronze recognition.

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The American Heart Association’s Alissa McKersie (second from left) presents a bronze recognition for workplace wellness to Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane (left) and Lauran Beebe (center), Misty Card (second from right) and Vernon Goode (right) with the city’s Human Resources Department.

City of Scottsdale Human Resources ognition from the American Heart AssociaManager Lauran Beebe said that the city tion,” McKersie said. “In fact, only 18 comstarted participating in the American panies received gold, silver or bronze level Heart Association program in 2015 and recognition in Arizona for this last year.” Beebe said the city’s wellness programs has received bronze recognition for three are a win-win for employees and the city. years running. T:10” “It takes a lot of hard work to receive rec“Employees are proud to tell us they have

dropped a blood pressure medication,” she said. “It makes them happier and healthier and also improves productivity at work.” Beebe said that Scottsdale has had a wellness program in place for employees for 10 years that includes many programs, including Walker Tracker, a program that allows employees to upload physical activity manually or via smartwatches and �itness trackers like FitBit. The program allows the city to run �itness competitions between departments and even compete with other cities that use the same program. “We also do family-friendly events like walks and encourage employees to bring their family members and children,” Beebe said. Beebe said the city also has an array of exercise programs at the city’s recreation centers that employees can participate in. “It’s de�initely a (great amenity), especially if you talk to our newer employees,” Beebe said. “They are impressed by all we have to offer. It’s a great employee retention tool and tool to attract new employees." Beyond physical wellness, Beebe said the city also offers programs focusing on mental health as well.

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Scottsdale Police program tries to help addicts BY JIM WALSH AND WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Staff

he Scottsdale Police Department is one of the �irst agencies in the state to partner with the Governor’s Of�ice to help residents struggling with drug abuse break their addiction. The department is a participant in the Arizona Angel Initiative, which is run by the Governor’s Of�ice of Youth, Faith and Family and connects residents with behavioral agencies. Scottsdale is a logical landing spot for the program since the Scottsdale Police Department has had a crisis intervention program in place for over 40 years, said Tracey Wilkinson, who is a part of the department’s Crisis Intervention Team. The Angel Initiative started out of Phoenix police’s Maryvale district in October 2016 and has expanded to include the Scottsdale and Mesa police. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Department also is planning to participate. So far, 172 people have enrolled in the program, according to Kristin Sorensen, a spokeswoman for the Governor’s Of�ice of Youth, Faith and Family.

A series of behavioral health agencies have agreed to work with defendants, using their insurance to pay for it when possible, but also providing services free of charge when necessary. Several organizations and agencies in Scottsdale have partnered with the program, including Banner Behavioral Health, Scottsdale Recovery Center, Community Medical Services, Illuminate Recovery and psychotherapist Cristi A. Soiya. “This is really a program that will hopefully remove that hurdle,’’ said Mesa Police Assistant Chief Tony Lythgoe. “If people can’t afford it, or don’t know where to turn, it would help them out.’’ To take part in the program, any Scottsdale resident can enter a Scottsdale Police Department precinct or approach an onduty of�icer 24 hours a day to ask for help without fear of arrest, Wilkinson said. Of�icers can also make referrals to the program while in the �ield. “It could be an of�icer responding to a situation where substance abuse is not the primary concern,” Wilkinson said. “They could be responding to a disturbance and then �ind out someone is struggling with substance abuse.”

In many cases, the services are provided free of charge with some behavioral health agencies providing scholarships for Angel Initiative participants, Wilkinson said. The different participating organizations provide a range of services, including intensive outpatient care and residential care. “We look at what is the best �it for the individual seeking assistance and (which organization) may have an opening,” Wilkinson said. She said that the partnership also allows her team to help parents seeking help �ind temporary care for their children without fearing that they will lose custody – except in cases of abuse or neglect. “If they're cases of child abuse or neglect, we are still mandated reporters,” she said. “But if that is not the case, they can have their children placed and not lose custody.” The Angel Initiative is not a diversion program. The primary incentive is arranging for services that can help someone start a new, drug-free life. But the carnage from the opioid epidemic has forced law enforcement and

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their duties and make sure operations run smoothly. Last year, the Phoenix Thunderbirds also raised $12.2 million – bringing to more than $68 million the money they’ve generated for charity through the tournament since 2010. Grant said the Thunderbird members, who are assigned to work with different groups every year, rely on the expertise of longtime volunteers – many of whom have worked the tournament for decades. “It’s a great fraternity of people,” said Frank Kohler, who has volunteered at the Phoenix Open for 28 years. Kohler has served as the chairman of the Marshal Committee since 2000 and manages over 1,200 volunteers. Kohler said that many volunteers come to town from the Midwest and even Canada to work the event. Though Kohler said that the vast majority of volunteers have good intentions, he has come across a few over the years that have not been invited back – a rare occurrence as Kohler estimated about 90 percent of volunteers return year after year. Some volunteers purchase the uniform just to gain entry to the event while others have been caught �lirting with attendees, drinking on the job and laying down on tee boxes. He said last year he caught several volunteers skipping out on their responsibilities early, changing out of their uniforms in the parking lot and then reentering the tournament with their volunteer badge. “Now they’re watching golf for $40 for the entire week instead of $50 a day,” he said. “It makes my blood boil… I have �ired volunteers, and I will continue to �ire them, too.” The presence of a few bad apples has not stopped the Open’s volunteers from putting on a successful event year in and year out. “The general public has no idea what it takes to put this event on,” Kohler said of the tournament, which shattered its own attendance record in 2018, attracting 719,179 guests over the course of seven days. “This becomes the third largest city in Arizona on Saturday,” Kohler said. Though a slight exaggeration, Kohler’s estimation is not far off. The Open’s Saturday attendance last year of 216,818 people – a single day record – would make it Arizona’s eighth largest city behind Gilbert’s population of 242,000 people. Putting on an event for that many people requires a lot of coordinating behind

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Frank Kohler, chairman of the Marshal Committee, and Nancy Bryan, co-chair of Player Transportation, have a combined 48 years experience volunteering at the Phoenix Open.

the scenes. Kohler, who said he begins planning for the next Phoenix Open in March every year, is responsible for scheduling and feeding the 1,200 volunteer marshals working under him and coordinating the logistics of getting many of them to the course for work. He is also responsible for clothing volunteers, and his of�ice – a trailer located in a staging area across the street from

She even had to rush Michael Phelps, actor Mark Wahlberg and golfers Ricky Fowler and Justin Thomas to a nearby burger joint for a low key lunch last year. “They looked at me and said ‘Can you take us somewhere for lunch where no one will bother us?’”

the course – is �illed with boxes of of�icial Waste Management Open shirts and jackets. “There’s a million pieces; it’s like putting together a jigsaw puzzle,” Kohler said. For Scottsdale resident Nancy Bryan, a volunteer since 1999, the jigsaw puzzle has 150 pieces. “I have to take responsibility for the

150 vehicles that are assigned to the players,” said Bryan, co-chair of Player Transportation. Those vehicles, provided by sponsor Ford, are given to players to help them get around town while in Scottsdale for the tournament. Bryan took over the post in 2000 and oversees a team of about 80 volunteers that is responsible for meeting the transportation needs of players, celebrities and media in town for the event. She said those responsibilities run the gamut from picking players up at the airport to bringing players’ families to an urgent care because a child is sick. “Sometimes it’s ‘my kids are dying for In-N-Out (Burger); they haven’t had it since last year,” Bryan said. “We get it all.” She even had to rush Michael Phelps, actor Mark Wahlberg and golfers Ricky Fowler and Justin Thomas to a nearby burger joint for a low key lunch last year. “They looked at me and said ‘Can you take us somewhere for lunch where no one will bother us?’” she said. The job is not without its perks, and she said she cherishes the personal relationships she has developed during time working the tournament. “The best part is I actually get to become friends and known these families,” she said. Kohler, who got his start volunteering at an LPGA tournament in Sun City years ago before signing up with the Phoenix Open, has served as a hole marshal, hole captain and front nine supervisor before taking over his current position after training under the previous Chairman for eight years.

“I’d like to say if you mentioned the word marshal in this town, my name comes up,” Kohler said. While the marshals are the most photographed volunteers at the tournament – they hold the infamous “quiet signs” that are dubiously effective at the Open’s raucous 16th hole – another group may get even more face time with attendees. “Of the 5,100 volunteers, (over 1,200) are in concessions alone,” said Grant, the Phoenix Thunderbird, who was tasked with working with concessions volunteers this year. Those volunteers work closely with the tournament’s vendors to keep attendees well-stocked with food and drink throughout the tournament. Grant said the Thunderbirds have worked to improve the concession offerings this year by enlarging the craft beer garden and El Rancho Mexican food restaurant and installing LED menus. “We actually start planning for next year during the current tournament, and we are always trying to make it better,” he said. Grant said he spends 15 to 20 hours a week during January coordinating with vendors, conducting site visits and supporting volunteers. “We are so grateful to our volunteers, so if there is anything we can do to help them, we try to make that happen,” he said. Grant also credited the volunteers for their part in making the Thunderbirds considerable charitable donations from the Phoenix Open possible. “Simply put, if we had to pay for (labor) that would cut into those charity donation dollars,” he said. Grant said those donations go to a range of local organizations, including high school golf teams and the Special Olympics. The funds are also used to support local youth golf in Arizona by offsetting entry fees, sponsoring tournaments and providing �inancial aid for players in need. Organizations bene�iting from the funds include Junior Golf Association of Arizona, American Junior Golf Association, The First Tee of Phoenix and ASU Golf. “A lot of us have grown up in the valley,” Grant said. “Just seeing the Open grow throughout the years and being able to do so much for community is a personal endeavor and having that connection is special.”

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The Papago Plaza redevelopment will include a 274-unit apartment community, a 20,000-square-foot grocery store, a 118-room hotel and 25,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

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Childhelp marks 60 years with big gala BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

hen Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, two budding actresses in the late ‘50s, were selected to fly to Japan to entertain American soldiers during the Korean War, a friendship was instantly formed. One restless afternoon, they snuck out of their hotel room for a midday walk and eventually stumbled upon a group of orphans. In that moment, they decided they would smuggle the 11 children into their hotel room. It was then when they realized they wanted and needed to do more to help kids like them. Thus, Childhelp was born, and O’Meara and Fedderson spent decades side by side

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Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson are the founders of Childhelp, which celebrates its Diamond Jubilee at the 15th annual Drive the Dream Gala on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale.

as founders of the nonprofit organization dedicated to helping at-risk children, including victims of abuse and neglect. Now, 60 years later, the nonprofit will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee at the 15th annual Drive the Dream Gala on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale. Proceeds from the star-studded gala will directly benefit Childhelp’s Children’s Advocacy Center of Arizona, which will see more than 8,000 children this year. Since 1998, CCCAZ has served over 140,000 abused and neglected children through providing treatment, intervention and investigation services. This year’s gala’s theme is “60 Years of Miracles.” “We are celebrating 60 years of Child-

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Scottsdale therapist co-authors a raw look at suicide BY SRIANTHI PERERA Progress Contributor

n the aftermath of her husband’s suicide, Chandler helicopter flight instructor Missy Palrang felt alone even when surrounded by friends. Her grief therapist, Jill McMahon of Scottsdale, would come to her house and tell those friends during those early dark days, “You guys need to be Missy’s bubble wrap while she heals.” Three-and-a-half years later, Palrang and McMahon have co-authored a book to help other survivors of suicide victims – and their “bubble wrap.” “I would hope that the bubble wraps in these people’s lives could read this book and understand the experience and know how to better assist the survivor so that they could heal,” Palrang said. “I learned later that a lot of people didn’t have friends to help. They were doing it on their own. It was really hard for me and I had so much support.” The book, titled “Frantic Unleashed: Navigating Life After Suicide—A Survivor's Journal,” is the first of her three-part Frantic Series and highlights the first three months after the suicide. The other two

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Scottsdale grief therapist Jill McMahon says suicide often leaves a sense of shame and guilt among survivors of the deceased.

Missy Palgrang started keeping a diary after her husband of 24 years took his life.

books, featuring the months four to six and seven to 12, are to be published soon. Based on the journals after her husband of 24 years, Scott McComb, took his life, Palrang’s book may be a self-help book – but it is hardly a detached, pragmatic ac-

count. Her voice is direct and raw. Of the first day she wrote: “I was eating a hamburger and tater tots with my boss at Sonic Burger Drive when my husband ended his life. I have not been back to Sonic since. When we got back to work, a man and a woman approached me in the park-

ing lot as we got out of my car.… They were detectives. I remember someone saying, “very bad news” and the woman told me Scott had died. I think she told me it was a suicide without me asking, or maybe I did. It’s all a haze. "I remember calmly walking to her car and sitting there emotionless for the threemile drive to my house.… In hindsight, I just don’t think I understood what had happened. The dogs were barking when we got to my house. It’s not where he killed himself. Maybe I crawled through the doggie door to get in. The detectives wanted to know if we kept a gun. I checked the closet where it should have been. It was gone. The magazine had been unloaded. I guess he figured he only needed one bullet. “He was my everything, my other half. We were one of those couples who did everything together. Maybe he just wasn’t as happy with our life as I was. Maybe this was the only way he had the courage to escape it. Why didn’t he just ask for a divorce if that was the case? Why didn’t he reach out to me? To anyone. Or maybe he did, and I didn’t recognize it.”

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help miracles on the national stage, but this sensational Childhelp Diamond Jubilee is fundraising for the programs and services right here at home in Arizona,” said O’Meara, Childhelp co-founder, chairman and CEO, in a prepared statement. “These are our children and they deserve an extra special miracle this year.” Event chairs of the gala are Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, chair of functional medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), and Richard J. Stephenson, founder and chairman of CTCA. Governor Doug Ducey and wife, Angela Ducey, will serve as honorary chairs. The Diamond Jubilee will honor Senator Jon Kyl and Caryll Kyl with the Childhelp Jubilee Award. Patrick J. McGroder III will receive the Childhelp Nellie Jackson Award, which is awarded to those who have gone above and beyond to raise resources for abused and neglected children. Past recipients in-

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clude Brand Drivers in 2018 and Shannon Edwards of WD-40 in 2017. Expected celebrity guests include comedienne Kathie Lee Gifford, journalist Megyn Kelly, “Dancing With the Stars” stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd, “Charlie’s Angels” actress Cheryl Ladd, “Hawaiian Eye” actress Connie Stevens, “Baby Daddy” actress Chelsea Kane and “Seinfeld” star John O’Hurley. “Reba” actress Melissa Peterman will emcee. “I have been an ambassador for Childhelp since my “Charlie’s Angels” days, and it has been a life changing experience,” Ladd said. “I look forward to seeing so many friends whom I have worked with over the years and to see Sara and Yvonne celebrate their 60 years of hard work, dedication and absolute love for children.” In addition to dancing and fine dining, guests will be entertained with live performances by The Pointer Sisters, The Tenors, Pia Toscano, Stacey Kay, Caroline Campbell, William Joseph and Jonathan Cullen.

in Gilbert a year before his death and was still working there. Palrang and McComb To the beginning of each chapter, Palrang met when they were both studying at Oradded things that she wishes people had egon State University. Shortly after gradutold her at the time. ation from her master’s degree in counMcMahon, who owns Scottsdale-based seling, Palrang began working as a parole Spring Returns Counseling, offers her per- officer in Oregon. spective at each chapter’s end, drawing from They later moved to Arizona, where Pal16 years of working with people who lose a rang learned helicopter piloting and began love one to suicide to share the common re- a new career. Now, she works as the chief actions, feelings and behavflight instructor at a heliiors as they go through the copter pilot school based healing process. in the Chandler Municipal “Most people don’t know Airport. how to approach suicide,” Three days after the McMahon said. “The quesdeath, Palrang began to tion of ‘why’ will never be write her feelings. She had answered and that sticks never journaled before. with the loved ones and the “Early on in our therafamily members forever.” peutic relationship, she Most often, there’s shame would have so much energy and angst and sadand guilt. ness that she didn’t know “If somebody dies of heart attack or cancer, there isn’t where to put it. I would this feeling of ‘I could’ve only see her once a week. done something differently,’” In between those times she McMahon said. “There’s (Francine Sumner/Special to the Progress) would feel like she was goshame and guilt with this The book by Palrang and McMahon is ing to explode,” McMahon traumatic loss that’s not as- envisioned as the ﬁrst of a trilogy. said. “She needed somesociated with any other loss.” where to leave all of her And then there’s stigma and misunder- angst. She would write in the journal every standing. day and she would give it to me. I was read“People want to create a story in their ing the journal every single week.” head about what has happened. They Journaling in the middle of the night was make all these assumptions. He must’ve therapeutic. Subsequently, when she wantbeen an alcoholic, she must have had an af- ed to turn it into a book, it also became a fair. More times than not, there’s no story project, a goal to finish and something othbehind it,” she said. er than the day-to-day dealing with the loss. Scott McComb, 49, was a successful vet“What we’re going to do in between erinarian and had sold his veterinary clinic now and whenever it takes, makes a big

Last year’s gala, which was held at the Arizona Biltmore in January 2018, raised more than $1.4 million for Childhelp. Tickets start at $1,000 and cap at $150,000. Those unable to attend have the option to donate money on Childhelp’s website. Since 1959, Childhelp has served over 10.5 million children nationally. In Arizona, the organization, which is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, has impacted over 40,000 children. “We believe there is a diamond in the heart of every child, and it is our job to make these children shine,” O’Meara said.

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15th Annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala When: Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: 6000 E. Camelback Road Tickets: $1,000-$150,000 Website: childhelpdrivethedream.org difference how we come out on the end,” Palrang said. “You’d see how I struggled a lot and I’m extremely angry throughout the book.” Three days after the suicide, she wrote: “Mostly right now I’m angry. Angry he, without my consent, turned my life into something I don’t recognize or want. I liked my life, it was good, it was our life. Happy, purposeful, full of future. Now it’s just empty. I don’t know if I feel more loss for what I had, or loss for the future we planned.” Palrang’s other aim is to help those who lose a loved one to suicide learn “a little bit earlier than I learned” that there is hope. “For me, it was the darkest place I’ve ever been by far,” she said. “I want to tell someone else that you can get past it… I do want people to know that there is hope at the end of it.” “You will feel joy again. You will love again. You will play again,” she writes in the book. When asked where she is in the grieving process, Palrang said she didn’t know. “I feel like I’ve come a long way. I certainly, back then, would have never anticipated my life would have gotten to this point,” she said. “I just anticipated this horrible future for myself.” McMahon thinks her client’s writing has been transformative. “I think that she needed it to grieve… I think, now three-and-half years later, she’s gotten herself to the place where, in her grief process, she wants to turn her story around to help others.” “Frantic Unleashed: Navigating Life After Suicide—A Survivor's Journal” is available on amazon.com; Reach her via Facebook at franticbooks.

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Sunday

27 Story stop (Ages 0-5)

Build children’s literacy with a free picture book program from 2 to 2:15 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

New Faces AA meeting

Find recovery from alcohol addiction alongside this support group at 7:45 a.m. at North Scottsdale Fellowship Club, 10427 N. Scottsdale Road. Club membership is not required to attend meetings.

ASU Symphony Orchestra

ASU Symphony Orchestra will present a dramatic program of Eastern European works at 4 p.m. at Virginia G. Piper Theater, 7380 E. Second St. Tickets are $10. Information: 480-4998587.

Complimentary face painting

This winter break, Butterfly Wonderland will offer free face painting every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9500 E. Via de Ventura. Information: 480-800-3000, ext. 210.

Monday

28 Multiple myeloma support

Find support and talk with others also affected by multiple myeloma from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove, Ave. Information: 480-3146660.

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Enjoy a performance by jazz trumpet legend Herb Alpert and

Ian Rankin book signing

Grammy Award-winning singer Lani Hall at 7:30 p.m. at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road. Tickets are $34 to $76. Information: azmusicfest. org or 480-422-8449.

10:30 a.m. with short stories, finger-plays and action rhymes at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Rabbi Richard Address will examine human sexuality and seniors from a Jewish perspective from 1 to 2 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Registration is required. Cost is $5 to $15. Information: vosjcc.org/sacred.

Children and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Palomino Library, 12575 E. Via Linda. Information: 480-312-7323.

Sex, sexuality and seniors

Art all around us

The Phoenix Art Museum will present expert slide talks on art from 11 a.m. to noon at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

The Children Act

Enjoy the film, “The Children Act,” from 5 to 7:3- p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Advanced beginner bridge

Join others in playing a fun game of bridge from 3 to 5 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480312-7323.

Tuesday

29 SCORE business mentoring

SCORE’s large network of volunteer business mentors will answer business questions in one-on-one mentoring from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Free. Registration is required. Information: 602-7457250.

Twos and threes together (Ages 2-3)

Young children can learn social and literacy skills from 10 to

Books 2 boogie (Ages 0-5)

Wednesday

30 Women in Leadership

Cristina Beloud, the special agent in charge of the Phoenix District, will give a presentation on the power of change in the workplace and how to navigate this change from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, 5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley. Attendance is $75 to $90.

Family storytime (Ages 0-5)

Children and their caregivers can listen to stories and music and participate in rhyming activities from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

ESL classes

All conversation levels are encouraged to attend each class to practice the English language from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Free. Information: 480-3127323.

Thursday

31 ArtWalks

Enjoy a free public art walk from 7 to 9 p.m. along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to

Ian Rankin will sign “In a House of Lies” at 7 p.m. at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore, 4014 N. Goldwater Blvd. The book will be available for $27. Information: 480-947-2974.

Sleepaway camp information night

Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott will host a fun family event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River, 5201 N. Pima Road. Those interested in sending their children to sleepaway camp this summer will learn more about the camp program, mingle with new and returning campers and enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Friendly Pines Camp is available for ages 6 to 13 and offers a wide range of camp activities and sessions. Information: 928-445-2128.

Lunch and learn at The J: Jewish free loan

Bring your lunch and learn more about interest-free loans for continuing education, traveling to Israel, starting a business and more from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Dessert will be served. Registration is required. Information: vosjcc.org/loan.

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Friday

1 Adult children of alcoholics

This support group is open to women wishing to move forward from growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home. The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. at North Scottsdale Fellowship Club, 10427 N. Scottsdale Road.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Enjoy a performance by swing ensemble Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at 7:30 p.m. at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road. Tickets are $34 to $76. Information: azmusicfest.org

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Books can… (Ages 0-4)

This unique literacy program uses popular picture books, rhymes and songs to teach children from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Free. Information: 602-745-7250.

In stitches knitters group

Gather with other knitters to work on individual projects, share advice and talk with others from 1 to 3 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Friday Bridge Buddies

Join friends in a game of bridge at 9:30 a.m. at Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Information: 480312-1700.

Saturday

Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Books will be available for all ages and interests. Information: 480-312-7323.

Sunday

3 Tail waggin’ tales (Ages 6-10)

Children can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-3127323.

Stories of Shoah

Deborah H. Susan will host a writing workshop especially for Holocaust survivors and their descendants from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mezzanine Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St. Information: 480-499-8587.

2 Monday Farmers market

The Farmers Market North Scottsdale offers produce, eggs, meat, bread, baked goods, oils, honey, coffee, tea, clothing, jewelry and more weekly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 9 at The General Store, 8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Road. Information: 480-389-5117.

Old Town market

This weekly market connects the community with local growers, food producers and community groups every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May 25 at Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market, 3806 N. Brown Ave. This Saturday, Mark Lewis will share a presentation on wild mustards at 9:30 a.m. Information: 623848-1234.

Top ten Westerns

Arizona’s official Western Film Historian Charlie LeSueur will lead a discussion on what defines the greatest Western film and create a top 10 list of films from 1930 to the present day at 11 a.m. at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way. Included in museum admission. Information: 480-686-9539.

6th annual local author book sale

Book-lovers are invited to meet talented local writers at a book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

4 Lonesome Traveler

Special guest Peter Yarrow will join a performance of American Folk music by Lonesome Traveler at 7:30 p.m. at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road. Tickets are $24 to $72. Information: azmusicfest. org or 480-422-8449.

Drop-in e-reader help

Receive help with downloadables. Bring your device, library card and questions from 11 a.m. to noon at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tiny tot time (Ages 0-24 months)

Develop babies’ literacy with songs, rhymes, movement and board books from 11 to 11:20 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Crystal bridge at the J

Join others for duplicate bridge in a warm and friendly atmosphere between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day. Attendance is $10. Information: 480-483-7121.

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Scottsdale couple covering the nation’s park system BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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he National Park Sco ttsdale Service manages 418 individual “units” covering more than 84 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Northern Scottsdale couple Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin have visited 353 of them. They’re 85 percent of the way through the entire list. “We’re both adventurers, even when we first met and were dating,” Kathleen said, adding that they recently celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary in December. Kathleen and Darryl visited their first national park, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, in 1986. But it wasn’t until they visited over 100 units that they made it their mission to visit all 400-plus national park units. So far, they’ve completed 35 states, as in, they’ve visited all of the national park units in those states. They’ve also visited units in American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. To track and celebrate each visit, the Toupkins have a nearly wall-sized map (Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin/Special to the Progress) of the United States where they mark Northern Scottsdale residents Darryl and Kathleen Toupkin visited Big Bend National Park in Texas, one each completed national park unit of 353 national park units they’ve visited so far. with a numbered pin. The pins are color-coded, too, signifying whether they thons – one in all 50 states, and then were located just off the highway, like some. the Hot Springs National Park in Arvisited a park or ran a half-marathon. Darryl, who was diagnosed with kansas. “We had the wall space, and it’s just “Then we found ourselves a bit more more fun,” Darryl said of the map. “We Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1989 and celebrates 27 years of being cancer-free, off the beaten path,” Kathleen said. “It can walk by it every day.” In addition to the wall map, the cou- also has completed countless bicycle was really fun.” Living by the motto “see America ple documents their travels on their rides for charity. From 2002 to 2007, he raised more than $150,000 for leu- first,” Darryl and Kathleen make it a blog, National Park Units. “What we would love to encourage kemia, lymphoma, multiple sclerosis point to fully immerse themselves in is a dialogue with people because it and Livestrong Foundation, formerly everything each of the parks have to would be great to hear from people named the Lance Armstrong Founda- offer, be it kayaking in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Alaska, what they did and places we should tion at the time. The pair also hosts a weekly meetup taking a guided tour to learn the hisgo,” Kathleen said. Kathleen and Darryl, who met each group in Scottsdale every Wednesday tory of Big Hole National Battlefield in Montana or embarking on a sevenother in Scottsdale, are longtime resi- night to run or walk a 5K. Kathleen and Darryl both work full- day hike across Sierra Nevada and to dents of Arizona and have lived in time and run half marathons, and yet the top of Mount Whitney, the tallest Scottsdale for 20 years. They co-own FieldWorks Events & they still find time to visit national mountain in the lower 48. “We’re not just on a mission of just Marketing, which produces running park units each year. They usually plan their trips in the checking them off,” Darryl said. “We events, including the Kiss Me I’m Irish run in Glendale, the 12Ks of Christmas summer, when event season slows want to take it in. We want to experiin Gilbert and the Chinese New Year down in Arizona, as well as during the ence it.” Kathleen and Darryl will embark on Run in Phoenix, as well as community holidays. “We would plan a different trip each the trip to Sierra Nevada and Mount festivals throughout the Valley. The Toupkins don’t merely watch year, and we ended up dropping by Whitney during Labor Day Weekend. “Unlike most people who get older from the sidelines of the running parks,” Kathleen said. “Then we startand downsize from a big house to a events they produce, though. They ed to plan it.” They started with the parks that little house, we’re downsizing from have completed 60 total half mara-

a little RV to a backpack and a tent,” Kathleen said with a laugh. Ahead of the trip to Sierra Nevada, however, the Toupkins will spend five days backpacking in the Grand Canyon the last week of March. And in June, they’ll fly up to Alaska, where they’ll spend 12 days traveling from Katmai National Park & Preserve in southern Alaska, through the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and concluding at Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve, one of the wildest and least visited places in the National Park System. “We’d love to find people who would like to go with us,” Kathleen said, adding that the tour they’re booking will only take groups of four, so they’re on the lookout for two more people who would be willing to take part in the Alaska adventure with them. For those who want to follow the Toupkins’ lead, they suggest starting small. “We have a great start here in Arizona,” Darryl said. “There’s so much history and national park opportunities just within the state of Arizona. Just take the time.” While Kathleen and Darryl enjoy the physical aspects of visiting the parks, they also love learning about the history attached to the parks. “The history is amazing, and that’s what’s really cool about the National Park Service is they’ve set aside these unique opportunities for people to learn the history of this country,” Kathleen said. But due to the current partial government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal employees, including National Park Service personnel, remain furloughed. This has left many of America’s public lands largely unsupervised, with national parks feeling the effects. Darryl said the shutdown has given him a newfound appreciation for the park rangers and their knowledge. “You get a bigger picture with the expertise of the park rangers,” he said. “You feel like you’re part of the overall experience with ranger-led hikes.” Darryl and Kathleen have their fingers crossed, hoping the shutdown ends soon. In the meantime, you can follow their adventures on their blog or spot them on the weekends hiking Bell Pass Trail or Tom’s Thumb Trail at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Information: nationalparkunits.com

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Coronado hosting ‘Bill & Ted’ �ilming reunion BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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trange things were afoot at Sc ottsdale Coronado High School in the late ‘80s. Not only was the southern Scottsdale high school the backdrop for ‘80s teen cult film “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” which hit theaters in 1989, but it was also used for Alan Thicke film “Not Quite Human” (1987), Jennie Garth film “Just Perfect” (1989) and Joyce Hyser film “Just One of the Guys” (1985). To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of “Bill & Ted” – a film about teen metalhead slackers, Bill S. Preston, Esq., and Ted “Theodore” Logan, who travel through time to ace their history exam – Coronado High is hosting a free screening of the film on its football field on Feb. 22. That’s close to the film’s official release date of Feb. 17. Spearheading the event is Coronado alumnus Mark Smith, an instructional specialist at the school. Smith attended Coronado from 1984 to 1988, when all the aforementioned movies (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer) were filmed on the high school campus. Coronado High School Instructional Specialist Mark Smith attended Coronado High School when “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” was ﬁlmed in the late ‘80s. “I remember specifically being ushered out of the building because they were and remodels – was built. Ahead of the celebration and screening, filming,” Smith said. “They would say, ‘You The iconic mural seen in “Bill & Ted,” the school will host Coronado Carnival can’t go into the English building today behowever, still remains. Day, complete with a bouncy house and cause they’re filming.’” “It’s history and nostalgia,” Smith said. other activities for kids, from 4 p.m. to 7 Smith was also quick to recall a moment “When they tore everything down, that p.m., Smith said. during the filming of “Not Quite Human.” survived as the focal point of the school.” Arizona State University has helped “I was hoping my locker would make This year marks Smith’s 25th year in ed- Coronado with expenses, too. it into [the film] because somebody had ucation, and his second year at Coronado. Not only did the university pay for the spray-painted a big orange circle on my One of Smith’s priorities at Coronado 20-foot outdoor movie screen rental and locker, and I knew they were filming down is to strengthen the bond between the the sound system for the screening, but the hallway,” he said. school and its surrounding community, as they also printed the Coronado studentHis locker’s cameo didn’t make the cut. well as to keep alumni informed and invit- designed fliers used to advertise the “I’m like, ‘This is it! He’s walking right to ing them back to the school for various event. my locker!’ and then it cuts to another events. Stay for an hour, stay for the whole movscene,” he said with a laugh. That’s what Smith hopes will come out ie, stay for as long as you’d like. All Smith Smith was never an extra in any of the of this “Bill & Ted” event – which he and asks of attendees is to cheer loud when movies. his colleagues began planning in October. they see Coronado – and Metrocenter Mall “Bill & Ted” was filmed during the sum“We’re trying to bring more of a commu- in Phoenix and the Circle K in Tempe and mer – if Smith remembers correctly – so nity feel to the campus,” Smith said. “We Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa – on the big Coronado High School will host a special screenCoronado students weren’t around to ing of “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” on Feb. 22 want to bring more people in. I didn’t want screen. catch a glimpse of leading actors Keanu to celebrate the ﬁlm’s 30th anniversary. [the “Bill & Ted” event] to be a Coronado “We just want to celebrate Scottsdale,” Reeves and Kevin Winter, who confirmed thing. I want it to be a Scottsdale thing.” Smith said. “I don’t know why they filmed last year they are, in fact, moving forward had no idea who Bill and Ted were,” Smith Coronado hasn’t hosted a “Bill & Ted” everything here [at Coronado], but it’s with a third “Bill & Ted” film. said. “Nobody knew who Keanu Reeves anniversary celebration previously. kind of cool.” Winter told “The Hollywood Reporter” was.” “This idea just came from nowhere, and they plan to start shooting “Bill & Ted Face The school, built in 1961, looks much we’re going to run with it and see how the Music” in early 2019. And according to different in the film than it does today, as many people show up,” Smith said. “We reports, they may film in Tempe and Phoe- the school was rebuilt and modernized in want it to be huge.” 30th Anniversary Celebration & Viewnix. No word on Scottsdale, though. 2008. Attendees can expect food trucks, free ing of “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” In the first “Bill & Ted” film, Coronado More than 56,000 square feet were add- popcorn and a custom-built replica of the When: Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. makes its grand entrance early on in the ed and a new 155,400-square-foot multi- phone booth in the film. Coronado stuWhere: Coronado High School, 7501 E. film: at the 4:50 mark. story steel administration and classroom dents built the phone booth, which will Virginia Ave. “We all knew it was happening, but we building – among other major additions have a selfie area inside.

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his year, Waste Management Phoenix Open attendees will spot a pop-up lounge unlike anything they’ve ever seen before inside the Expo Tent – the Happy Mom Lounge for, you guessed it, moms and their babies. The Happy Mom Lounge is the brainchild of Stephanie Nguyen, a registered nurse, women’s health nurse practitioner, international board-certified lactation consultant and owner of Modern Milk, a community wellness center dedicated to educating and empowering today’s moms. Modern Milk has two locations in the Valley. The flagship store opened in Scottsdale four years go, and this time last year, Nguyen opened up a second location in Gilbert. Also conceived one year ago was the idea for the Happy Mom Lounge at the Phoenix Open, named after Modern Milk’s Happy Mom School, an eight-week course where moms learn from expert speakers and bond with other mothers. “I got a lot of feedback from moms attending Happy Mom School who said, ‘You guys should be out at the Open. There’s nowhere to go if you have a baby or to nurse or anything,’” Nguyen said. Nguyen loved the idea. So did one of Modern Milk’s birthing instructors, whose husband happens to be a member of the Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open. “He’s in it deep with the planning,” Nguyen said. “The Thunderbirds, they’re all men and so they were like, ‘We hadn’t thought of this,’ but once she brought it to their attention, they loved the idea.” The Happy Mom Lounge at the WM Phoenix Open will be located in its own enclosed area and will be accessible the same hours as the Phoenix Open. Here, moms will find electrical outlets for breast pumps, lounge chairs to relax and/or pump and a changing table station. While Modern Milk does offer pump rentals, and has since day one, the Happy Moms Lounge will not have pumps

a place to go every week, which, when you have a newborn, you’re kind of stuck at home, but they also have something to do.” The course is so popular, Nguyen plans to offer the class once per week in Arcadia. “We have a lot of Arcadia moms in Happy Mom School and we want to bring it out there so they don’t have to drive to Scottsdale,” she said. At Modern Milk, Nguyen and the staff foster a community of unity via its “namomste” movement. “In our mind, it represents a connection between moms. We’re all (Modern Milk/Special to the Progress) For the first time ever, moms will have a place to pump and breastfeed at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, thanks to different moms, but we all are going through the Modern Milk’s pop-up lounge, which will be located inside the Expo Tent. same struggles and the same thing,” Nguyen said. available. Instead, it’s Offered at both locations are a variety BYOP – bring your own of fitness classes, including yoga classes, pump. to help women stay in shape both before According to Nguyen, and after the baby comes. they are unable to store But at the core of Modern Milk is, unpumps due to lack of doubtedly, education. The various coursspace and liability cones offered at both locations educate cerns. mothers on everything from pregnancy “We partnered with and birth to pumping and breastfeeding. a local rental company Classes change frequently and new to furnish it and make classes are added based on feedback it look really posh and from moms who frequent Modern Milk. chic and a fun place to Nguyen recently added a class called relax and take care of “Pumping and Storage,” where moms your baby,” Nguyen said. “I think it’ll be a great fit, Stephanie Nguyen is owner of Modern Milk, which will have a pop- will learn everything they need to know just to be there and part up lounge where moms can pump, breastfeed and relax at the Waste about pumping, returning to work, storing breast milk and more. of the excitement and Management Phoenix Open. This is a class Nguyen said moms seeing what the need is should attend after Modern Milk’s there.” to the Open, too. Reactions to the lounge have been “I’ve heard from a lot of moms who Breastfeeding 101 course. “I like that class because it’s really an overwhelmingly positive, so far, on Mod- said, ‘We weren’t going to go, but now open forum,” Nguyen said. “It’s very caern Milk’s Facebook page, which has we’re totally going to go,’” Nguyen said. over 5,000 followers. Happy Mom School is one of Modern sual and moms usually come with a list of questions, so we go around and anBased on comments and feedback Milk’s most popular classes. Nguyen’s received since the announce“Over those eight weeks, moms become swer everybody’s questions.” ment, the addition of the Happy Mom so close and they have a support system,” Lounge might just increase attendance Nguyen said. “So not only are they having see MODERN MILK page 29

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AZ jobless rate crept up BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he state’s jobless rate ticked up a tenth of a point in December as companies shed employees. New figures from the Office of Economic Opportunity put the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 4.8 percent. That is the result, at least in part, of private sector employment dropping by about 1,900 jobs. And the new figure is also a tenth of a point higher than where it was a year ago. But Doug Walls, the agency’s research administrator, said there’s another reason for the increase in the jobless rate. He said lots more people are looking for jobs, with the number of people either working or looking for work up by nearly 22,800 over November levels. And he said that, on an annual basis, the labor force in Arizona is up by 3.2 percent, versus 1.6 percent for the rest of the country. Retail employment was down by 3,500 from November. Some of this, Walls said, had to do with the fact that stores did not need to hire as many people in December because they had already ramped up em-

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To celebrate Modern Milk’s one-year anniversary in Gilbert, Nguyen has events lined up for February. In addition to an anniversary party in Gilbert, Modern Milk will offer Prenatal Yoga: Valentine’s Partner Class on Feb. 11 at both locations. This fitness class is a 75-minute prenatal yoga class for moms and dads to-be. Class is $20 per couple. Tommie Girl Photography and Claire Beeler Photography will also hold minisession photo shoots on Feb. 2 in Gilbert. These 10-minute shoots include two digital downloads for $25, and all proceeds will go toward Capture for a Cause, a local nonprofit organization that provides free photography sessions to children battling critical illness. Sometime in February, Nguyen also plans to sell a lactation cookie at both stores. Nguyen partnered with Megan McNamee of Feeding Littles to create this cookie, which helps boost milk supply. “[McNamee] has been making these cookies for years and has received so much good feedback,” Nguyen said. “We’re really excited to be able to bring it to more moms because we feel like

ployment the prior month. But he acknowledged that this also reflects the increasing role of e-commerce and people choosing to make their purchases online. A separate report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the wages paid to Arizonans continues to lag behind the rest of the country. Figures for the second quarter of 2018, the most recent numbers available, put the average weekly wage in Arizona at $973. That compares with $1,055 nationally. In fact, only Greenlee County beat the national average, at $1,339, propelled by higher paying jobs in mining. Average wages in Maricopa County were $1,055. Walls said the below-average wages for the state are not unexpected, saying Arizona employers have been able to pay less because of a lower cost of living here, especially in rural areas. But the trend also suggests the state is not making any progress at improving the situation, with a 3.3 percent yearover-year increase in average weekly wages while the national figure was up 3.4 percent.

In addition to an anniversary party in Gilbert, Modern Milk will offer Prenatal Yoga: Valentine’s Partner Class on Feb. 11 at both locations. This fitness class is a 75-minute prenatal yoga class for moms and dads to-be. Class is $20 per couple. they really do work.” Though the Gilbert store opened just one year ago, Nguyen is already making plans to expand Modern Milk out of state. “We definitely have a few conversations in the works with different people, just trying to find the right fit and scoping some stuff out at the moment,” Nguyen said. “But we definitely would love to bring Modern Milk to other locations.” Information: modernmilk.com

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im Geiser hopes 2019 will be a year of momentum for the planned Scottsdale Memorial for the Fallen. For more than four years, Geiser and a group of prominent residents have been working to create the memorial, which will rise near City Hall and include the names of 65 local citizens who died while serving on active duty in the military. Those citizens either lived in or near Scottsdale, Paradise Valley or nearby Indian communities, and their service dates to World War I. “They gave the ultimate sacri�ice and they should not be forgotten,” said Geiser, who retired as a major after 29 years in the Marine Corps. “There is no place in Scottsdale where these names are listed today.” Supporters have already received approval from the City Council to erect the

memorial next to the Chaplain statue east of City Hall. Designs are complete. All that’s needed is funding. Geiser estimates his registered nonpro�it group needs an additional $70,000 to move the project forward. “I’m con�ident once more people know about the memorial we can achieve that goal in 2019,” he said. Others on the memorial’s board include former Councilman Paul Messinger, State Historian Marshal Trimble and local historians JoAnn Handley and Joan Fudala. They spent years combing through old news accounts and various high school and military records to compile the list of local fallen. The 65 individuals attended �ive local high schools and saw action in six con�licts. Their collective military awards included the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Silver Star, Bronze

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Barney lists major accomplishments as county supervisor BY DENNY BARNEY Progress Guest Writer

s many of you know, I am stepping down from my position on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to focus on my role as CEO of the East Valley Partnership. Ultimately, the chance to be directly involved with economic development in the region my family helped found was one I couldn’t pass up. However, I will always be grateful to the voters who entrusted me to represent them; to my colleagues on the board who challenged and supported me; and to the 13,000+ county employees who did the hard work involved in providing responsive, accountable and fiscally intelligent public service. I’m proud of many things we accomplished together, but I want to use my last column as a supervisor to highlight three items in particular. Hopefully they are making your life better in some way.

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from the businesses, developers and residents affected by regulatory policy. Since then, my colleagues and I have carefully considered which rules, regulations and processes make sense and which ones may be outdated, overly cumbersome or needlessly expensive. We’re not there yet, but I think the pendulum has swung back in the right direction as we look for ways to approve plans faster and in a manner more convenient for our customers. Next steps include providing more options for those who prefer to do business online, as well as bringing our Air Quality, Environmental Services, and Planning and Development departments together under one roof for those seeking a permit. That’s something that will happen over the next couple of years.

The county manages its �inances differently than when I joined the board in 2013. During my �irst Chairmanship in 2014, I started a zero-based budgeting initiative where departments build budgets from the ground up, justifying all spending rather than just changes from the previous year. That’s a cultural shift that has led to leaner budgets and more focus on key strategic goals. While other governments took on more debt than they could handle as our economy recovered, Maricopa County maintained a AAA bond rating by not overstepping our mandated authority, keeping two-months’ emergency cash, and making sure our big spends align with our highest priorities and make us more ef�icient in the long run.

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New development is good for businesses and families and, when I took of�ice, we were making people jump through too many hoops. The status quo needed to go. Early in my tenure, we created citizenled task forces so we could hear directly

Public safety is the #1 responsibility of any government and what I’ve learned during my time on the board is that we don’t have to choose between doing the right thing and doing the costeffective thing. The Maricopa County Smart Justice Initiative has been using a

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Mountain Shadows exhibit features Fortoul Brothers BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

ountain Shadows resort in southern Scottsdale kicked off the new year with a first-of-its-kind gallery exhibition by brothers Gabriel and Isaac Fortoul. The collection, called “The Oasis Emerges,” available for viewing through Feb. 28, is composed of all new works by the brothers, who are known for blending pop art and indigenous themes. The bold, eye-catching lines predominantly used in the Fortoul Brothers’ artwork are present, but new to this collection is the use of charcoal. “The charcoals are truly exciting pieces,” said John A. Reyes, curator at The Gallery at Mountain Shadows and owner/director of Reyes Contemporary Art. “The execution and technique is spot on, and I can really appreciate that,” he said. “This is the first time these charcoals have been made available to the public.” The Fortoul Brothers are originally from New Jersey but got their start in Phoenix with larger-than-life murals and creative partnerships with reputable local brands. They have had their paintings, drawings and mixed-media works exhibited in sev-

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The Fortoul Brothers’ exclusive collection at The Gallery at Mountain Shadows in southern Scottsdale is on display through Feb. 28.

eral cities, including Tucson, New York and Los Angeles. This is their first time presenting artwork at Mountain Shadows. “The Oasis Emerges,” which depicts images of the desert and the people who inhabit it, demonstrates the strength required to survive the harsh desert environment. “We’re expressing the potential that every being on this earth has the potential to live in peace and harmony and balance,”

Gabriel said. Gabriel added that the collection also emphasizes finding the beauty in the environment that surrounds us. “A lot of times it’s easy to glance over her walk by things that are actually very magical and things that are thriving in a harsh environment,” Gabriel said. “So, the idea here being that no matter what the situation, no matter what the conditions, no matter how dark something may be, there’s

always light and you’re related to the cycle of life and balance and harmony, the sun, the moon.” The brothers’ work combines everyday observation with mystical symbolism and addresses the meaning of human existence. “If you really take the time and open your eyes, the more you become conscious, the more you see that everything that we need to survive and to thrive in life, in this world, is here already,” Gabriel said. “It’s like finding treasures and gifts. They’re all laid out for us.” While the bold artwork may seem simple in technique, Gabriel said every line is intentional and every piece in the collection, combined, tell one full story. “The current incarnation of our work being very simplified, very centric on the power of the line, means that we’re doing less, [but the intention is] we’re creating something that is timeless. Something that could’ve existed thousands of years ago, something that can exist a thousand years from now,” Gabriel said. “We want to connect with people from all over the world.” Gabriel and Isaac’s Colombian-born parents were also artists, and they exposed the brothers to different cultures and different

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The play’s the thing for Scottsdale woman, troupe PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

ot many people in the world of theater take home awards for having a personal hand in making costumes and writing a script. But Wendy Farrell of Scottsdale did just that last weekend at the Arisia Masquerade in Boston – part of the science fictionfantasy Arisia convention that has been held annually for nearly 40 years. Farrell won a solo award for best costume design and shared in a best of show award with four other members of her acting troupe, Wonder Wendy & Friends, for a presentation titled “What Foul Ball Through Yonder Window Breaks?” She calls it a “mashup of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and the movies ‘A League

of Their Own’ and ‘Pride of the Yankees.’” Farrell’s won the Best in Show Workmanship award for her four original costume designs – Elizabethan-inspired Boston Red Sox and New York Yankee baseball uniforms. The Best in Show Presentation – covering music, script and choreography – was shared with (Vander the Generalist/Special to the Progress) Presenting their mashup of Shakespeare and a couple baseball movies are, from daughters Tracy Farrel, Becca Janney and left, Arisia Huff, Tracy Farrell, Stacey Allen Farrell and Wonder Wendy Farrell.

Arisia Huff and a close family friend, Stacey Allen Farrell. Farrell describes herself as a “life-long theater enthusiast who has done school and community theater on and off for most of my life,” though she added, “It has never provided me with a living, so I always do it on the side.” Taught by her mother to sew when she was 10, she frequently made her own costumes in high school productions. “Then I became a mom and discovered the joy of creating fun costumes for my children. In 1999, I discovered the Arisia Masquerade and began competing in International Costumer’s Guild competitions.”

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The past and future collide in Ballet Arizona’s performances of “The Firebird,” a new production from Artistic Director Ib Andersen, and “La Sylphide,” one of the world’s oldest ballets. The Phoenix Symphony provides the music. DETAILS>>Various times. This juxtaposition of old and new comes to Symphony Hall Valentine’s Day weekend, February 14-17, with live music by The Phoenix Symphony. Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix.

a special work to the silent auction. Proceeds from the auction benefit local charities. DETAILS>>10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scottsdale Ranch Community Center, 10585 N. 100th St., Scottsdale. Free admission. 480-200-4731, artistsofscottsdaleranch.com.

Matti Friedman (“Spies of No Country: Secret Lives at the Birth of Israel”), Ann Hood (“Kitchen Yarns: Notes on Life, Love and Food”), Tim Johnston (“The Current”) and Matthew Quirk (“The Night Agent”). The event’s moderator is Lindsey Reiser, CBS 5 News. DETAILS>>9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale. $135, with $5 credit toward book purchases the day of the event. 480-382-4494, bncphxba2019pr@ gmail.com.

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Pianist Andrew O’Brien, an adjunct faculty instructor at Scottsdale Community College, performs the “Warsaw Concerto” with the Scottsdale Concert Band. The “Warsaw Concerto” is a short work for piano and orchestra by Richard Addinsell, written for the 1941 British film “Dangerous Moonlight,” which is about the Polish struggle against the 1939 invasion by Nazi Germany, DETAILS>>3:30 p.m. Coronado High School Auditorium, 7501 E. Virginia Ave., Scottsdale. Free. 602-327-3168, scottsdaleconcertband.org.

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A newly curated collection by legendary artist Peter Max runs in a limited engagement presentation at DeRubeis Fine Art of Metal. All artworks are on exhibition and available for acquisition. DETAILS>>Various times. DeRubeis Fine Art of Metal, 7171 E. Main St., Scottsdale. Free admission. 480-941-

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philosophies of life. It’s this upbringing that has allowed them to work so well as a team. “We may come at these projects from different angles, but we have the ability to create a balance between the two of us,” Gabriel said. “I think it’s more beneficial to have two different voices rather than then at one. The respect is there through what we’ve experienced together.” Reyes reached out to the Fortoul Brothers last spring and approached them about the possibility of exhibiting their work at Mountain Shadows’ gallery. He was looking for artists whose work had historical relevance and appreciation, both of which are strong attributes of Mountain Shadows. “Their work complements the resort, as it's museum-quality, locally influenced and even tells a tale of the history of Arizona,” Reyes said. Mountain Shadows originally opened in 1959 and underwent a $4 million renovation in 1960. The resort’s name changed a couple times through 1981, but ultimately closed in 2004. It wasn’t until 2014 when Mountain Shadows was reborn. The Fortoul Brothers were inspired by the resort’s story. “It’s the story of the Phoenix, it’s a re-

birth, and it’s a resurrection and the opportunity to start anew,” Gabriel said. “That is the cycle of life: Things are born, they reach their prime, they thrive, and then they dwindle.” On Jan. 31, the Fortoul Brothers’ artwork will be featured at the FORM Labs experience at the Phoenix Art Museum. FORM Labs offers an exclusive preview of the FORM Arcosanti music festival, which takes place May 10 through 12 in Arcosanti. The one-night only experience at PAM is described as an “immersive evening of art, music, conversation, and more.” Following their involvement with Mountain Shadows and PAM, the Fortoul Brothers plan to take their work nationally and internationally. “We thank everybody for all the support and it really helped to build some really amazing momentum,” Gabriel said. “We’re going to be doing things in other cities, other countries.” As for The Gallery at Mountain Shadows, six shows are put on each year, and each exhibition lasts two months. Reyes said a sculpture and design show is in the works. “I look forward to experimenting with some new mediums and sharing these curated shows with our guests and locals,” Reyes said. Information: mountainshadows.com

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Thrones” and the musical “Chicago.” For the competition, Farrell sewed four costumes in a week, though the overall creative effort took about six weeks, she said. “I often work with another costume designer/seamstress, Becca Janney, but she was not available to help this year,” she added. “Tracy and Arisia have also worked on props. Stacey is brilliant with hair and makeup.” Wonder Wendy and Friends has won a number of awards for presentation and workmanship in past Masquerade and other competitions. And she plans to enter more. “I attend many comic book conventions and frequently go in costume,” she said. “A couple weeks ago, I could be seen dressed as Mary Poppins at ACE Comic Con in Glendale” “Theater is my passion and hobby,” she added. “I believe that dress-up and play are good for the soul and am always encouraging others to join in.” Wendy Farrell is a founding member of AZCape (Arizona Costumers, Artists, and Performance Enthusiasts), which meets on the first Sunday of the month. The next meeting is 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (yoursnap.org), 4425 N. Granite Reef Road. New members are welcome.

She has also designed for regional and school theatrical productions in her native Vermont. Their award-winning presentation “was very much a group project.” “We started talking about the idea in the fall,” she explained. We liked the idea of pairing the age-old rivalry of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees with Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet.’” To that they added “the idea of exploring gender in sports,” inspired by the movie “A League of Their Own.” “I knew I wanted to re-write the open sonnet of Romeo and Juliet to be a bit more baseball inspired. Becca Janney word-smithed the sonnet. The sound mixing was done by Tracy Farrell, who also found the music. The rest of the cast met and collaboratively blocked the presentation.” “We like to say that our presentations are the product of the ‘hive mind’ – which is to say that we collaborate and bounce ideas off of each other,” she continued. They have competed for several years in the Arisia Masquerade and their “inspiration strikes in many unusual ways.” Last year, they presented “Cell Block Tango of Thrones,” a mashup of “Game of

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La Señora’s additions mouth-watering, eye-popping BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

n search of the most colorful, on-trend, Instagram-friendly brunch menu in Scottsdale? And one that caters to vegan and gluten-free diners? Then look no further than the Saguaro Scottsdale. Launched earlier this month, Saguaro Scottsdale’s on-site restaurant, La Señora, added two new brunch items to its already mouthwatering, Southwest-inspired breakfast menu. They include churros and a mimosa �light. The cooked-to-order, house-made churros, priced at $9 for a plate of four, are dusted with sugar and cinnamon and served with a duo of creamy dipping sauces, including cajeta, or Mexican caramel, and chocolate. The best part is these churros are glutenfree. “Our gluten-free churros are something I’ve been working on for a very long time,” said Executive Chef Cesar Vasquez. “It took us about a month.” Vasquez, who has worked at Saguaro Scottsdale since 2014, also plans to introduce vegan churros to the brunch menu soon. “I would say within the next month we should have it ready to go,” he said. “I’m still trying to work on some stuff because the egg substitute and the dairy substitute are key factors in the whole recipe, so that’s what we’re trying to �igure out.” The mimosa �light, dubbed the Desert Dawn Mimosa Flight, is $12 and comes in three different �lavors: Saguaro Classic, your traditional mimosa with a mix of orange juice and brut sparkling wine, served with a Tajín rim; prickly pear, which is rosé sparkling wine with a healthy splash of prickly pear puree and garnished with a cactus wedge; and grapefruit, with rosé sparkling wine, grapefruit juice and topped off with a lemon wheel. On paper, this may not sound like anything you haven’t tried before, but just wait until you see the �light’s presentation: The three stemless �lutes, surrounded by tiny arti�icial succulents, come served in a white, rectangular container �illed with crushed ice to keep your drinks cold.

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The Desert Dawn Mimosa Flight is as pretty as it is tasty.

No �ilter needed. “People love the mimosa �light,” said Maritza Portillo, director of food and beverage outlets at the Saguaro Scottsdale. “It’s competitively priced, it’s beautiful, and [guests] just want to feel like they’re on vacation. I think that starts the energy.” Catering to guests with diet restrictions, including those who are gluten-free and vegan, is a priority for La Señora. Currently, 50 percent of La Señora’s allday menu, including side dishes and desserts, is gluten-free, while two of 10 items on their brunch menu are gluten-free. Portillo said they can customize many items on the menu to be vegan. “That’s the beauty of Mexican or Southwest cuisine,” she said. “Usually, it’s the cheese and the meat that you have to take out, but there are so many vegetables and spices, cilantro, parsley, turmeric, cumin, paprika – and all these delicious things you can still use in your food and make it delicious.” In fact, Maritza said, they welcome the challenge, so don’t hesitate to let the server know you’re vegan. “When we get these special requests, it’s just a challenge to us, like what creative idea can we come up with that’s delicious and beautiful, and I think we pull it off pretty well,” Portillo said. Vasquez added that they do have plans to roll out new vegetarian and vegan items, including tacos. Guests can expect the new tacos to roll out around the end of February. For late-night bites, the Saguaro Scott-

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sdale also launched its Desert Nights menu, comprised of small, shareable bites, like fondue fries, pulled pork sliders and build-your-own s’mores, and an irresistible cocktail menu, including Mexican hot chocolate, hot spiked cider and hibiscus hot toddy. All drinks are $11, and all snacks are $12. The appeal of Desert Nights is the comfort food and libations are enjoyed seated next to the �ireplace on La Señora’s vibrantly colored patio 5-10 p.m. Desert Nights was introduced in December, and since then, the Mexican hot chocolate build-your-own s’mores have been the two highest-selling items, Portillo said. “I think what makes our s’mores so popular is you assemble them yourself,” she said. “You toast the marshmallow at the table, you put the graham and the chocolate on top and take a bite; and our marshmallows are homemade.” The recipe for the marshmallows is a Vasquez family recipe. His aunt used to make them whenever he and his family visited her in Texas. “She used to make them, especially during the holidays, and I just remember them being so different from any other marshmallows you can buy at the store,” he said. “Now we make our marshmallows in-house.” The full La Señora menu is largely inspired by Vasquez’s upbringing. His par-

ents are Mexican, and his father used to take them on trips to Mexico every Christmas. “He used to take us out to different parts of Mexico and we would try different foods,” he said. “I’ve always been fascinated with food. I always think it’s one of those things that brings people together – it did for my family, at least.” Looking ahead, Saguaro Scottsdale plans to prepare a specialized, full menu speci�ically for poolside guests. The pool opens up mid-February, but a speci�ic date for the new menu has not been revealed. Portillo said the menu will include food that’s “refreshing, fresh, crisp, cools you down, �ills you up and soaks up some of that alcohol.” In the meantime, Desert Nights was extended through March 31, so you have plenty of time to build your own s’mores. Or, head to La Señora during the weekend to take your fair share of Insta-pics of the mimosa �light.

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crisp bacon and sweet cherry tomatoes, you’ve got a winner all the way around! It’s kind of the salad version of a one pot wonder, because you use the same pan to char the corn, brown the bacon and cook the shrimp. The pesto dressing puts it over the top. With salads like this, we can make it through another year until sugar cookie platters and eggnog coax us into submission. and let them dry-roast, stirring until their edges begin to brown and caramelize. Transfer the corn to a plate to set aside. Reduce heat to medium-high. In the same skillet, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the grease in the skillet. Add the shrimp and sauté until cooked and pink, about 2 minutes per side (depending on the size of your shrimp). Remove shrimp and set aside to cool. Make salad dressing. Assemble your salad by tossing together the lettuce, corn, bacon, shrimp, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and serve. Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Season with salt and pepper. *For homemade buttermilk, combine ½ cup milk and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir to thicken. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe/ shrimp-avocado-tomato-roasted-corn-salad.

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