Scottsdale Progress - 02-23-2020

City prosecutor challenges dismissal over DUIs / P. 4

An edition of the East Valley Tribune

INSIDE

This Week

NEWS.............................12 Gadfly convicted in Scottsdale Council dust-up

ARTS ............................. 32 Scottsdale teen stars as 'Frankenstein' author.

FOOD ........................... 35 2 new restaurants coming to Scottsdale.

NEIGHBORS .........................................20 BUSINESS .............................................. 28 OPINION ................................................30 ARTS ........................................................ 32 FOOD & DRINK .................................. 33 CLASSIFIEDS ....................................... 38

OdySea transforms into Arizona Boardwalk / P. 28

FREE ($1 OUTSIDE OF SCOTTSDALE) | scottsdale.org

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Scottsdale at bat again for baseball museum

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

T

he city is taking another swing at bringing a baseball-themed tourist attraction to Scottsdale Stadium after a previous attempt in 2019 fell flat.

Last August, the city issued a request for proposal that sought a partner to lease city land behind the left-field wall at Scottsdale

Scottsdale braces for �ight with FAA over �light paths

Stadium to build a baseball-themed visitor experience with an eye towards the history of the game in Arizona.

Scottsdale officials sought a partner to fully fund the construction and operation of the new facility and pay rent and portions of shared revenues back to the city.

The city received only one response to that RFP from HOME: The Baseball Experience, senior assistant city attorney Eric Anderson

said in response to a Progress public records request.

HOME: The Baseball Experience is a still developing technology-based baseball project that could incorporate items like virtual reality and focus on the role of analytics in baseball, according to Street & Smith’s Sports Business Daily.

see MUSEUM page 12

Dog's day and afternoon

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

Y

ears after Phoenix sued to the FAA over noisy flight path changes, Scottsdale continues to battle with the agency on behalf of residents in the northern part of the city.

At issue are flight paths out of Phoenix Sky Harbor that the Federal Aviation Administration modified in 2014 under its NextGen program to increase efficiency.

However, the changes had the unintended result of increasing flight noise over populated areas throughout the Valley, including

see FAA page 10

Andrew Bloom REALTOR®, Senior Partner Andrew@BVOLuxury.com VOTED #1 SCOTTSDALE REAL ESTATE TEAM FOR 2018

Shelley Kalin is a puppy raising co-lead for Canine Companions for Independence.

Kalin is currently raising her fifth puppy, 4-month-old Golden Retriever Jenna, for the nonprofit organization. For her story, see page 27. (Shelley Kalin)

(480) 999-2948 www.BVOLuxuryGroup.com

2

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

‘PAID ADVERTISEMENT’

North Scottsdale’s Gated Community of Ladera Vista, offering fantastic views plus light & bright finishes throughout! Situated on a premium 2.25 acre lot, this home has a brand new Chef’s Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a huge walk-in refrigerator. The New Owner will enjoy home’s theatre room, new office, game room, billiards room, large bar, wine cellar, private back yard, patios throughout plus an incredible view deck capturing endless City Light and Mountain Views.

Each guest bedroom (except one) is located on the main level and each has a full bathroom and private patio. Resort style approach. The best part; the Guest Casita is by the front, offering easy access. 10163 E Santa Catalina Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 HOME STORY: vimeo.com/390821605

RUSS LYON | SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Private Client Group

Frank Aazami 480-266-0240 Chey Castro 602-570-2516

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

We are positively disrupting the way luxury real estate is bought and sold. Our omnichannel strategy leaves no stone unturned to bring a buyer to your home!

OP

2 T1 SA EN

Every Home Sale Directly Benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital

-4

OP

2 T1 SA EN

OP

EN

N1

$1,950,000

EA

SE

E

TO

SE

EA

TO SY

OP

1T1 SA EN

EA

OP

BENT TREE DESERT ESTATES 27472 N 75th Way Scottsdale AZ 85266 4 BD | 3 BA | 3,196 SF

TO SY

SE

E OP

U TS SA EN

2 N1

1N1

2

$899,000

GRAYHAWK 7921 E Tailfeather Lane Scottsdale AZ 85255 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,930 SF

-3

OP

$699,500

GRAYHAWK 7485 E Phantom Way Scottsdale AZ 85255 4 BD | 2.5 BA | 3,459 SF

SU EN

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

DESERT HIGHLANDS 10040 E Happy Valley Road 300 Scottsdale AZ 85255 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 4,266 SF

OP

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

MIRABEL VILLAGE 10968 E Scopa Trail Scottsdale AZ 85262 5 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,587 SF

$925,000

2

$834,500 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

$1,250,000

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

LA VIDA 23006 N 86th Street Scottsdale AZ 85255 4 BD | 4BD | 3BA + 2 1/2 BA | 3,919 SF

3

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

EAGLE MOUNTAIN 9220 N Flying Butte Fountain Hills AZ 85268 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,250 SF

$949,900

1T1 SA EN

1T1 SA

$1,299,000

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

CRESTVIEW AT FOUNTAIN HILLS 10840 N Pulve Court Fountain Hills AZ 85268 3 BD | 3 BA | 3,200 SF

N PE

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

2

$1,095,000 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

GRANITE MOUNTAIN RANCH 30223 N Cowboy Court Scottsdale 85262 5 BD | 3.5 BA | 6,168 SF

O

$1,399,000

MIRABEL VILLAGE 10904 E Scopa Trail Scottsdale AZ 85262 5 BD | 5 BA | 4,232 SF

-4

$1,499,000

4

T2 SA N E

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

E

2 N1

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

DESERT HILLS 36421 N 31st Avenue Phoenix AZ 85086 5 BD | 4 BA | 8,024 SF

OP

SE

SU EN

$1,599,900

E

SADDLE ROCK RANCH 10903 E Gold Dust Ave Scottsdale AZ 85259 6 BD | 5.5 BA | 6,642 SF

CRESTVIEW AT FOUNTAIN HILLS 10944 N Arista Lane Fountain Hills AZ 85268 4 BD | 3.5 BA | 5,818 SF

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

MIRABEL CLUB 36791 N 102nd Place Scottsdale AZ 85262 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 5,469 SF

-3

$1,599,000

OP

$1,650,000

$1,499,000

2 N1

4

T1 SA N E

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

SU EN

REALTOR®

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

VIA LINDA CORRIDOR 14324 E Desert Cove Avenue Scottsdale AZ 85259 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 6,770 SF

OP

$1,650,000

Y AS

Director of Expansion

SOLD 1,800,000

E

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

CACTUS ACRES 10060 E Paradise Drive Scottsdale AZ 85260 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,059 SF

AUSTIN BLOOM

Director of Marketing Director of Client Care

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

CORAL GABLES ESTATES 14402 N 15th Drive Phoenix AZ 85023 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 6,277 SF

TO SY

BABS BLOOM

Senior Partner REALTOR®

OP

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

4

ANDREW BLOOM

-4

$3,500,000

LOS GATOS 8601 E Los Gatos Drive Scottsdale AZ 85255 5 BD | 8 BA | 7,819 SF

3

VOTED BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY

480.400.1985

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

U TS SA

U TS SA EN

2 N1

-4

$509,000

$639,900 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

GRAYHAWK | OWNER AGENT 7435 E Rustling Pass Scottsdale AZ 85255 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,804 SF

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

CAMELDALE 8100 E Camelback Road #4 Scottsdale AZ 85251 2 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,165 SF

w w w . B V O L U X U R Y G R O U P. c o m

4

CITY NEWS

An edition of the East Valley Tribune Scottsdale Progress is published every Sunday and distributed free of charge to homes and in single-copy locations throughout Scottsdale. To find out where you can pick up a free copy of Scottsdale Progress, please visit www.Scottsdale.org.

CONTACT INFORMATION Main number 480-898-6500 | Advertising 480-898-5624 Circulation service 480-898-5641 Scottsdale Progress 4301 N 75th St., Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Publisher Steve T. Strickbine Vice President Michael Hiatt ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Display Advertising 480-898-6309 Classifieds/Inside Sales Elaine Cota | 480-898-7926 | ecota@scottsdale.org TJ Higgins | 480-898-5902 | tjhiggins@scottsdale.org Advertising Office Manager Lori Dionisio | 480-898-6309 | ldionisio@scottsdale.org Director of National Advertising Zac Reynolds | 480-898-5603 | zac@scottsdale.org NEWS DEPARTMENT Executive Editor Paul Maryniak | 480-898-5647 | pmaryniak@scottsdale.org Managing Editor Wayne Schutsky | 480-898-6533 | wschutsky@scottsdale.org Staff Writers Kristine Cannon | 480-898-9657 | kcannon@scottsdale.org Jim Walsh | 480-898-5639 | jwalsh@scottsdale.org Photographers Pablo Robles | Probles@scottsdale.org Design Veronica Thurman | vthurman@scottsdale.org Copy Editor April Morganroth | 480-656-9667 | amorganroth@ timespublications.com Production Coordinator Courtney Oldham | 480-898-5617 | production@scottsdale.org Circulation Director Aaron Kolodny | 480-898-5641 | customercare@scottsdale.org Marketing Director Lynette Carrington | 480-898-5621 Scottsdale Progress is distributed by AZ Integrated Media, a circulation service company owned by Times Media Group. The public is permitted one copy per reader. For further information regarding the circulation of this publication or others in the Times Media Group family of publications, and for subscription information, please contact AZ Integrated Media at circ@azintegratedmedia.com or 480-898-5641. For circulation services please contact Aaron Kolodny at aaron@azintegatedmedia.com.

The content of any advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. Scottsdale Progress assumes no responsibility for the claims of any advertisement. © 2020 Strickbine Publishing, Inc.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Prosecutor �iles $1.8M claim against Scottsdale

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

S

cottsdale’s fired prosecutor claims he was terminated for exposing improper handling of DUI cases – an allegation the city denied.

Shawn Fuller was hired by the city last fall and fired by City Attorney Sherry Scott on Feb. 7 following an investigation into “personnel concerns.”

According to a termination letter, the city “lost trust and confidence in your ability to fulfill the duties and expectations of your position.”

However, Fuller claims he was fired because he ordered an audit and found the prosecutor’s office failed to turn over potentially exculpatory evidence to defendants in nine DUI cases – a violation of the Brady Doctrine.

The doctrine was established by the Supreme Court in 1963 and requires prosecution to turn over any evidence that could prove a defendant’s innocence.

Fuller’s attorney Joshua Carden filed a notice of claim with the city on Feb. 10 seeking $1.8 million and alleging wrongful termination of whistleblower.

Carden told the Progress that Fuller ordered an audit of DUI cases going back five years after hearing from staff that former City Prosecutor Caron Close had withheld evidence in some DUI cases.

The audit found nine cases between 2015 and 2019 in which potentially-exculpatory blood sample reports were not provided to defendants who had pled guilty.

According to Carden, Fuller disclosed the results of the audit to Scott and they “did not go over well.”

According to the notice of claim, Scott was allegedly worried it would expose the city to negative press or civil litigation, but she ultimately gave permission to file motions with Scottsdale City Court acknowledging the Brady violation in the first discovered case.

Fuller directed staff to file motions in the subsequent eight cases when the defendants moved to withdraw guilty pleas.

Thus far, the motions have resulted in one vacated conviction and case dismissal.

According to a letter viewed by the Progress, a group of Scottsdale judges, including Presiding Judge Joseph Olcavage, also notified Arizona State Bar As-

Scottsdale City Attorney Sherry Scott fired prosecutor Shawn Fuller on Feb. 7.

(Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

sociation last Nov. 6 that the lab reports “contain material evidence; some possibly mitigating, and at least one totally exonerating.”

Carden also alleged that Scott was worried about how a review of the cases would affect Close, who retired in March 2018 following a personnel investigation into her leadership and allegations that she created a hostile work environment.

According to the notice of claim, Scott worried that the audit could result in issues at the State Bar for Scott, who “was going through a lot of stress as of late.”

In 2019, Phoenix New Times reported that Close was hired by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in October and fired days later following a New Times story on her controversial past in Scottsdale.

Scottsdale officials denied allegations that Scott was looking out for Close, stating “she authorized and supported continuing the audit during the full length of the Prosecution Department’s file retention period and also authorized Mr. Fuller to take any of the corrective actions he recommended.”

According to the notice, Fuller sought to review cases beyond the five-year window of records maintained by the City Attorney by using police department records, but Scott denied that request.

The city denied it has a systemic problem with withholding evidence.

“In only 9 of the over 1,000 cases audited (less than 1 in a 100) were any potential concerns noted,” according to the city’s statement.

The city put Fuller on a non-disciplinary suspension on Jan. 7 during “an investigation into personnel concerns.”

According to the city, an outside investigator looked into those concerns and recommended his termination.

That investigator’s report is not yet available, according to the city.

The termination letter signed by Scott does not mention what issue sparked the investigation.

However, according to the city, several employees complained about Fuller’s conduct.

The city cited one specific instance involving the “public dressing-down of a female prosecutor which occurred on Christmas Eve when the office was short staffed.”

Carden acknowledged that Fuller reprimanded a female attorney for failing to show up for assigned court duty on Dec. 24, but denied the encounter was improper.

Carden said the city’s claim was “initially harassment, and it was downgraded to gender discrimination, and then (they) found nothing…so the new reason is we lost faith in your ability to lead this team.”

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Santiago Michalek, A New Perspective

5

celebration of fine art 2020

Open Daily 10am-6pm | Jan. 18-MaR. 29, 2020 Loop 101 & Hayden rd, Scottsdale, Az 480.443.7695 Tickets Available At

celebrateart.com

For 30 years, the Celebration of Fine Art has been the place where art lovers and artists connect. Meet 100 of the finest artists in the country, watch them work and share in the creative process.

Where Art Lovers & Artists Connect

6

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Bond project review prompts timing concerns

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

A

Scottsdale City Council discussion recently gave residents their first look at how the city plans to roll out projects funded by the $319-million bond package approved by voters last fall.

The city has already approved the purchase of some fire department items included in the bond due to timing concerns.

On Nov. 25, 2019, the Council approved the use of over $2 million allotted to replace outdated emergency response equipment for Scottsdale Fire Department due to the discontinuation of support for the department’s old cardiac monitors and defibrillators on Jan. 1.

On Feb. 11, city staff presented a proposed timeline for the other 56 projects included in the package, including some scheduled to begin this year.

The proposal included several big-ticket projects that are slated to begin in 2020.

Those include $27-million Civic Center upgrade and the $40-million sports fields project in northern Scottsdale that will double as parking space for special events like Barrett-Jackson and the Phoenix Open golf tournament.

In February 2019, Scottsdale Arts CEO Gerd Wuestemann told the Progress that a master plan for the Civic Center envisioned the creation of an event-ready plaza area with a children’s garden, shade and pedestrian improvements and a 3,500-person amphitheater and stage.

Several council members were eager for the city start work on the Civic Center renovation in order to use the space to court events associated with the Super Bowl, which will come to Arizona in 2023.

Councilwoman Virginia Korte called projections that the Civic Center would not be completed by the Super Bowl “very concerning.”

“That Civic Plaza is going to be critical to us if we are going to attract any of the events around the Super Bowl and bring them to our city,” Korte said.

Councilman Guy Phillips also called the Civic Center project a priority, comparing it to the time-sensitive renovations at Scottsdale Stadium.

Scottsdale City Engineer Dave Lipinski

Scottsdale’s 58 projects the city’s successful $319-million bond election in 2019 includes renovations to the Scottsdale Civic Center, which recently was under construction as part of repairs to Drinkwater Bridge. (Special to the Progress)

told the Council it was unlikely that the city would completely finish upgrades prior to the 2023 Super Bowl due to the desire to avoid disrupting the downtown tourist season.

“The reality of doing everything from east to west and north to south in that timeframe with the limited construction windows we have, it would be awfully tight, if not impossible, without disrupting a lot of our event season between now and then,” Lipinski said.

Mayor Jim Lane cautioned against rushing the work for the Super Bowl.

“What we don’t want to do is rush into it, but if we can add those components that fit into our longer-term plan and at the same time accommodate something that’s in front of its total build out – we certainly don’t want to rush into that, irrespective of the NFL or otherwise,” Lane said.

Lipinski said the city would work with tourism and events staff and the Super Bowl host committee to find out which pieces of the project should be completed prior to the Super Bowl.

The $40-million sports field and parking project also drew the attention of the Council for a number of reasons, including uncertainty over how major users like Barrett-Jackson would reimburse the city for use of the parking.

According to city staff, the project would create up to 13 multi-use sports fields in the area around Bell Road in northern Scottsdale near Westworld.

The fields would host youth sports and other activities for much of the year, but would also be used as parking for major events in the area.

Councilwoman Linda Milhaven suggested the city should hold off on building the parking until it has solidified agreements with event that will utilize the parking like Barrett-Jackson and the Thunderbirds.

“I would encourage staff not to start building any parking until we’ve gotten agreements with the events to help pay for the parking, otherwise we lose our negotiating edge,” Milhaven said. “Right?

If you want the parking, you’ve got to pony up.”

City staff’s bond proposal also included smaller projects scheduled to begin design construction this year.

Those included the installation of highefficiency lighting at some fields, new tennis court surfaces at Indian School Park and Scottsdale Tennis Center, and expanded restrooms in WestWorld’s North Hall.

Both staff and Council acknowledged that the city doesn’t have the operational or financial capacity to jump into all projects

at once, meaning the start dates for some projects could be as late as 2028 or 2029.

Currently, projects slated to go last include improvements to downtown’s 5th Avenue from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard (scheduled to begin design in 20282029) and aging building replacements at Paiute Community Center (scheduled to begin design in 2027-2028).

Staff had also suggested waiting until 2027-2028 to begin design on a second bridge on Thompson Peak Parkway over Reata Pass Wash in northern Scottsdale to accommodate more traffic, but several on the Council asked staff to make the project a priority.

“I think those people have waited 20 years already for that (expansion), so I would like to see that at least get inside the five-year (capital improvement plan),” Phillips said.

Councilwomen Solange Whitehead and Kathy Littlefield also urged the Council to move up the Thompson Peak bridge project.

A representative for the DC Ranch community praised the support for accelerating the expansion, calling it a critical safety project for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

“DC Ranch Community Council sup-

see BOND page 10

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

7

PRESIDENTS’ OVERSTOCKED END OF MONTH

Sale

DAY BLO58"WING

WE ARE

12429

4K SMART UHD SMART58" TV

T MMOEN AS CASH**

429

$

• 3.8 Cu. Ft. • 12 Wash Cycles • 2 Water Levels • 5 Temperature Options • Power Wash Agitator

DISHWASHER • Energy Saving Air Dry Option • Sealed Detergent Dispenser

FREE DELIVERY ON PAIR

ADB1000AWQ CLOSEOUT

MVWC416FW CLOSEOUT

Silverware Basket • 1-Hour Wash Cycle WDF520PADM

CU. FT. 30”14.6 RANGE

12 MONTHS

529

• 4 Cycles • Heated Dry FFCD2418US

WWW.SPENCERSTV.COM

only

99 $

729

$

• Gallon Door Storage • Adjustable wire shelves • Upfront temperature controls GTE15CTHRCC CLOSEOUT

449

$

449

$

• LED Lighting • 2 Store-More Glass Shelves • 2 Freezer Shelves FCRE3052AS

STAINLESS STEEL 23 CU. FT. SIDE BY SIDE • Deli Drawer • Crisper Shelves • LED Lighting FFSS2314QS CLOSEOUT

43" SMART TV BUYS

• 1080p Resolution • Wide Color Enhancer • Smart Apps

799

$

ALL 3

PIECES

NEXT

** NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL IN 12 MONTHS. $799.00 Minimum Purchase Required Minimum Payments Required 30.79% APR If the promotional balance is not paid in full by the end for the promotional period or, to the extent permitted by law, if you make a late payment, interest will be imposed from the date of purchase at the APR noted above. This APR is as of 7/4/2019 and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Your card agreement, the terms of the offer and applicable law govern this transaction including increasing APRs and fees and terminating the promotional period.

Shelves • See LEDWebsite Lightingfor Additional Store Locations • Flexi-Slide™ Bins WRT311FZDZ

14.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR

CLOSEOUT

1999

25.5 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR

329

99

$

MESA SHOWROOM & CLEARANCE CENTER 115 W. First Ave. | 480-833-3072 AHWATUKEE 4601 E. Ray Rd. | Phoenix | 480-777-7103 ARROWHEAD RANCH 7346 W. Bell Road | 623-487-7700 EAST MESA/GILBERT Gateway Towne Center | 4630 E. Ray Rd. | South End by Target | 480-988-1917 GILBERT Santan Village | 2711 S. Santan Village Pkwy | 480-366-3900 GLENDALE 10220 N. 43rd Ave | (602) 504-2122 21 CU. FT. NEXT GOODYEAR 1707 N. Litchfield Rd | 623-930-0770 REFRIGERATOR DAY SCOTTSDALE 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd. | 480-991-7200 DELIVERY • 5 Door Bins SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX 13820 N. Tatum Blvd. | (602) 494-0100 • Frameless Glass INT

FINGERPR RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL

• 25 Cubic Foot Capacity • Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Humidity Controlled Drawers • Energy Star Qualified WRS325FDAM CLOSEOUT

CLOSEOUT

$ 249

$

• Frozen Bake™ Technology • SteamClean • FlexHeat™ Dual Radiant Element

ON PAIR

REFRIGERATOR EACH

OVER THE RANGE DISHWASHER MICROWAVE • 14 Place Settings

• 4 Radiant Elements • 4.8 Cu. Ft. • Store More Drawers • Timed Cook FFEF3052TS CLOSEOUT

EACH

FDELRIVEEREY

Cu. Ft. HAS A LOWER PRICE! WE • 4.8REFRIGERATOR STAINLESS • Self Cleaning STEEL GUARANTEE IT EVERYDAY. • Flex• Adjustable Heat Elements • ExtraShelves Large Oven DISHWASHER IT’S LIKE HAVING A • AccuSense® Soil Sensor Window • Gallon Door Storage WFE510S0AS • AnyWare™ Plus FRIEND IN THE BUSINESS! GTE15CTHRCC

EACH

• EASYLOAD™ DOOR • LG SmartThinQ® Technology • Sensor Dry System • FlowSense™ Indicator • LoDecibel™ Quiet Operation • Energy Star© Qualified

$

MEDC415EW CLOSEOUT

• Glass Turntable • Normal Wash Cycle

$

UN58NU6080

NTW4500XQ CLOSEOUT

MATTER WHERE YOU

• 10 Power Levels 5.3 •CU. FT. Dry FFMV1645TS Heated On/Off RANGE HDA1100FMCC 30” RANGE

NO INTEREST**

429

MEDC415EW CLOSEOUT

7.3 CU. FT. DRYER

379 699

$

• Large 7.0 cu. ft. Capacity • Wrinkle Control Option • Heavy-Duty Motor

• Large 7.0 cu. ft.

Capacity SEE IT, READ IT, OR HEAR • Wrinkle Control IT, SPENCERS ALWAYS Option • Heavy-Duty Motor

• 1.6 Cu. Ft. DISHWASHER • 1000 Watts

WFE505W0HS

MVWC416FW CLOSEOUT

DRYER

99 $

429

$

269

$

DRYER NO

• TurboWash3D™ • LG SmartThinQ© Technology • ColdWash™ Technology • 6Motion™ Technology • Energy Star© Qualified WT7300WE

• 3.4 Cubic • 700 RPM Spin Foot Tub Speed • 3.8 Cu. Ft. • 12 Wash Cycles • 2 Water Levels • Porcelain Tub • 5 Temperature Options • Power Wash Agitator

• LED Display • 3 HDMI Connections • 2 USB Inputs UN58NU6080

TOP LOAD WASHER

5.0 CU. FT. WASHER

W WASHER

TOP LOAD WASHER

99

$HS

D!OOR

IT OUT THE

4K UHD SMART TV

• LED Display • 3 HDMI Connections • 2 USB Inputs

SA

Spencers has been a family owned,Spencers and operated Warehouse Is Jammed Packed Savings Have With Never Been Bigger Than business for over 46The years.

A business youOutstanding Deals! can count on for better selection, Rightprices, Nowbetter AtEverything Spencers’ Presidents Day Sale!

Is Priced To Move.

If You Need knowledgeable sales people and An extraordinary Appliance In The Next 6 Months, You Has Been Reduced service. At Spencers Every you get Item the products you Owe It To Yourself To Get HereFor Today. need, at the prices you desire.

1000’s of people Spencers Get The Prices You This Event.AtCome InYou Today For Your have made the wise choice by buying at Spencers Desire.

1000’s Of People Have Made The Best & LOWER PRICES! - It’s like having a friend in theSelection business!

Wise Choice By Buying At Spencers!

UN43NU7100

25.3 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR • 2014 Energy Compliant • Electronic External Temperature Controls • Integrated Shelf Support System • Adjustable Slide-Out, Spillproof Glass Shelves • Adjustable-Humidity Drawer • Adjustable Gallon Door Bins • Advanced Filtration

“It’s Like Having A Friend In The Business”

Come Visit Our New Mesa ClearanceINCenter STORE – 115 W. First Ave. GSS25GSHSS CLOSEOUT

1899 $1098

PAYMENTS

AVAILABLE! 1,221 OPEN DAILY 9AM-9PM | SATURDAY -9AM-6PM | SUNDAY 11AM-5PM 10%

BUYS ALL 4 PIECES

$

*

Arizona’s largest independent dealer!

SE S IN HOU R E C N E P S PLANS PAYMENT BLE AVAILA

8

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

JOIN US FOR A FREE LIVE EDUCATIONAL EVENT ABOUT SCLERODERMA When Saturday, February 29, 2020 Registration: 9:30 AM Start Time: 10:00 AM

Who Shanna Hoskinson, RN, BSN Carolyn, Living with scleroderma

Where Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic 5665 E. Mayo Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85054

Register for this free live event

855-415-7492

Family and friends are welcome!

Complimentary parking and light refreshments provided.

This event is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, Inc. (BIPI) and the featured speakers are affiliated with BIPI.

Copyright © 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. (08/19) PC-US-110916B A LIVE EDUCATIONAL EVENT

SmoothLaseTM

Michael L. Bleeker, DMD 7502 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., 8-119 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Non-surgical Facelift!

No Fillers - No Toxins

Laser assisted approach to boosting yout body’s own natural collagen production. No incision, no injection, no downtime! Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Before

CALL US TODAY! TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME!

480-306-8510 www.scottsdalelaserdentistry.com

After

MENTION THIS AD WHEN YOU CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION AND 20% OFF BUNDLED SERVICES!

Big-signs proposal still alive in Scottsdale

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

D

espite social media posts to the contrary, Scottsdale officials have not killed a proposed rule change to allow for 60-foot signs along a limited portion of the Loop 101 freeway.

The city is pursuing a text amendment following a request from Nationwide that would modify the city’s signage rules to allow for 60-foot pylon signs for large mixed-use developments along Loop 101 between Scottsdale and Hayden Roads.

Nationwide is currently building the 134-acre Cavasson development in the area.

The proposal also includes allowances for developments to build 20-to 25-foot gateway signs placed at development entrances along frontage roads and affix signs to buildings up to 24 feet off the ground.

After a community meeting on the proposal on Feb. 12, rumors began to swirl that the city had spiked the text amendment. The rumors were triggered by posts on the popular Scottsdale Together and Save Scottsdale Facebook pages.

On Feb. 18, Scottsdale Together posted “Thanks to all who spoke up or emailed in opposition to the proposed sign ordinance change. Just heard that the City Manager has pulled the proposal. YAY!!!! You all made it happen!”

Shortly after, Save Scottsdale posted a notice that a second community meeting scheduled for Feb. 20 had been canceled.

“The community outreach meeting at Granite Reef Senior Center for the sign proposal has been canceled this Thursday evening,” according to the post.

Those statements turned out to be untrue, according to city staff.

Andrew Chi, a city planner, told the Progress that the text amendment was still active.

Resident Jason Alexander, moderator of the Scottsdale Together page, told the Progress his post was based on information received from Betty Janik, former president of Coalition of Greater Scottsdale and a council candidate.

Emily Austin, moderator for Save Scottsdale, said she posted the cancellation notice after reading the Scottsdale Together post.

Both Alexander and Austin issued retractions with correct information on their separate Facebook pages on Feb. 19 after being contacted by the Progress.

Janik told the Progress, “My source may have been misinformed or incorrect.”

While the case is still listed as active on the city website, Chi, the city planner, confirmed that sign proposal will not go before the Planning Commission or City Council any time soon.

“The case has not been pulled, canceled, or withdrawn – it is still active but we are not going to schedule any additional public hearings for the foreseeable future,” Chi said.

If and when the proposal goes before the Council, it is likely to face stiff opposition from the public.

“I would estimate that there is zero percent support for this…maybe there’s 0.001 percent out there,” said Councilwoman Solange Whitehead, who attended the Feb. 12 community meeting.

Whitehead said the pylon sign option – which she called freeway billboards –violates existing city rules banning billboards and brings no benefit to the city.

Scottsdale’s existing signage rules have virtually eradicated billboards from the city, with only one remaining on McDowell Road in southern Scottsdale.

“There are cities around the whole country trying to emulate us, so why would we lower our standards,” Whitehead said.

Whitehead said most residents she spoke with were open to discussing an allowance for signs on buildings and at the entrances to developments along frontage roads.

But the freeway signs were a non-starter.

Whitehead said she does not think the Council should consider the text amendment until the freeway signs are removed.

“There is no good outcome,” Whitehead said. “Either we waste taxpayer dollars going down this road only to put an end to it, or we pass it in defiance of everybody who lives in this city.”

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

9

10

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

FAA ���� �����

downtown Phoenix and northern Scottsdale – resulting in a successful legal challenge by Phoenix and its historic neighborhoods that resulted in a 2017 settlement reversing some of the changes over that city.

But the problems in Scottsdale remained.

“All of a sudden, I noticed planes every 90 seconds,” said Scottsdale resident Bud Kern. “It was a big change from no noise to a lot of noise.”

Kern founded the Scottsdale Coalition for Airplane Noise Abatement, or SCANA, which is now asking the city to sue the FAA to reverse the paths over Scottsdale.

Now, Scottsdale officials are taking steps to prepare a challenge of their own, though it is unclear if the they will actually take the FAA to court.

On Feb. 18, the Scottsdale City Council gave city staff the permission to file an official appeal of the FAA’s City Attorney Sherry Scott said that appeal would go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, which ruled in favor of Phoenix in the original challenge to the NextGen flight paths.

In addition to authorizing the petition, the Council’s Feb. 18 approval gave the city permission “seek other available legal remedies” to address the flight paths.

“In this case now we want to leave our options open,” Mayor Jim Lane said.

“That’s the most important thing.”

FAA spokesman Ian Gregor said, “We don’t speculate about the possibility of litigation.”

The city stayed away from those “legal remedies” in the past, preferring to appeal directly to the FAA through community outreach outlined in the Phoenix settlement.

Lane said the city initially took that approach to prove to the FAA that the pub-

BOND ���� page 6

ports acceleration of the Thompson Peak Parkway bridge project, and we were pleased to see strong support from the Mayor and Councilmembers to move it up the priority list of bond projects,” said Jenna Kohl, the community council’s executive director.

“The bridge expansion was promised

lic supported changing the flight paths.

“What we’d seen is there seemed to be responsiveness from the FAA to citizens’ petitions and, frankly, multiple signatures,” Lane said. “We wanted to demonstrate that the community is really with us on this.”

SCANA, the community group, would like to see the city sue to remove the new flight paths.

Kern said he believes the original court decision required the FAA to return all NextGen flight paths to their original routes, not just those affecting the litigants in Phoenix.

“The FAA has not left the City and our communities with any other option but to ask the Court to enforce the ruling it made in the Phoenix and Historic Neighborhoods suit that the NextGen process at Sky Harbor Airport was implemented illegally for all flight paths,” he said.

Kern cited language in the 2017 ruling that appears to apply to all routes, not just the western departures over Phoenix.

“For the forgoing reasons, we grant the petitions, vacate the Sept. 18, 2014, or-

der implementing the new flight departure routes at Sky Harbor International Airport,” the order stated.

Scottsdale officials have long maintained opposition to the NextGen paths, and even hired a law firm to lobby the FAA for changes.

Scottsdale paid $80,000 to international law firm Covington & Burling over the course of two contracts in 2018 and entered a new $40,000 contract with the firm earlier this year after the FAA’s decision to stand pat.

The city also actively participated in FAA community meetings in April 2019 that were required by the Phoenix settlement.

At those meetings, the agency presented potential flight path changes that would partially address resident complaints in Scottsdale and other parts of the Valley.

An FAA spokesperson cautioned at the time that the proposals were little more than “drawings on the back of a napkin.”

The city hired consultant JDA Aviation Technology Solutions in November 2018 to submit comments to the FAA and propose modifications to the proposals pre-

sented by the agency at the community meetings.

The city paid JDA $115,000 to create proposals suggesting paths be rerouted over unpopulated areas like the Salt River.

For a time, it appeared the city and disgruntled residents were making progress.

Lane said the city would “like to continue on the quest from the hearings that we heard, because certainly there was an offering from” the FAA. But on Jan. 10, the FAA announced it would not be making any flight path changes and that is had completed its required actions under the settlement with Phoenix.

“The FAA will not be taking further action under Step Two, and has now completed all of its obligations under the Implementation Agreement,” it said.

Gregor said the FAA decided not to move forward with the conceptual routes presented at the 2019 meetings.

“As we noted in our Jan. 10 update, even though we have concluded the Implementation Agreement, we intend to continue the dialogue with local stakeholders about issues that are of interest to them, as we do in communities throughout the United States,” Gregor said.

He said the FAA has no meetings or discussions planned with stakeholders.

Lane said the announcement “left us a little high and dry.”

In a report on the meetings, the FAA specifically rejected the city’s recommendations crafted by JDA, citing potential safety concerns for air traffic controllers and aircraft flying in the Valley and that the recommendations would have created conflicts with existing heavily-used routes.

Lane challenged that assertion, arguing that “the condition that they’ve developed actually is one that is less safe in terms of the actual routes.”

“The (NextGen) technology obviously is a good thing, but the route changes didn’t necessarily do anything to create a safer environment,” Lane said.

by the city more than 20 years ago, and is an important infrastructure component of DC Ranch and north Scottsdale overall,” Kohl argued.

Littlefield, Klapp and Phillips asked staff to move up projects designated to improve care for aging seniors in the community.

Littlefield asked staff to move up the expansion of Granite Reef Senior Center

to accommodate an adult day care center (scheduled to begin in 2023) and the expansion of Via Linda Senior Center for additional services (scheduled to begin in 2026-2027).

Littlefield said adult daycare centers are a needed service in Scottsdale’s aging community and will also bring muchneeded support for younger residents charged with the 24/7-care of their el-

derly family members.

Klapp and Phillips specifically called out the Granite Reef project as a need for the city.

Klapp said, “The daycare center at Granite Reef is becoming more and more critical in this city, and I think we need to take a look at how much we can move it up in order to get it done more quickly.”

The FAA held community outreach meetings in the Valley in April 2019. (Progress file photo)

Door OPEN. Door CLOSE.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

11

Guaranteed.

CALL TODAY!

480.635.8114 Free Phone Quotes! We Can Fix Anything!

FREE Service Call (with repair)

65 Value!

$

21-Point Safety Inspection

With coupon only. May not be combined with other offers. Exp: April 15, 2020

ArizonaGarageDoors.com ROC# 173822

75 OFF

$

A Pair of Springs

Broken Spring REPAIR!

With coupon only. May not be combined with other offers. Exp: April 15, 2020

Garage Door Opener

329

$

.95

+LABOR

12

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

MUSEUM ���� �����

The HOME proposal was considered nonresponsive – meaning it did not meet all city requirements, Assistant City Manager Bill Murphy said.

Murphy did not elaborate on what requirements HOME failed to meet.

Anderson declined to provide the HOME proposal to the Progress, citing language in the original RFP stipulating the proposals would be kept private until the contract was awarded.

Despite that setback, the city still has plans to bring a “baseball experience” venue to Scottsdale Stadium.

On Feb. 7, it issued a request for qualifications once again, seeking a development partner for the land to create “a modern, first-class facility offering a visitor experience celebrating baseball (including the history of professional baseball, the role of baseball in the Valley of the Sun).”

The city has a long list of requirements for a potential suitor, including that whoever leases the land would still be responsible for funding the construction and operation of the new facility.

However, the new request differs from the August 2019 RFP in that respondents are required to submit a proposal and proof of financial backing and organizational structure to follow through on their plans.

The city seeks proposals for “a modern, first-class facility offering a visitor experience celebrating baseball” that includes a nod to the sport’s history in Arizona and interactive exhibits for visitors.

Murphy said the city is taking a “turnkey approach”– meaning the eventual developer will be responsible for getting the project up and running.

The project would be located on a piece of city property that sits between the sta-

The City of Scottsdale is looking for a developer to build a visitor experience centered on the history of baseball in Arizona near Scottsdale Stadium. (Google Maps)

dium and the Civic Center parking garage along Drinkwater Boulevard.

A building housing the city’s information technology staff is currently there. Murphy said the city will have to relocate that staff if a proposal finally gets approval.

City staff said it is anticipating signing a 25-year lease for the land, similar to the length of the city’s deal with the San Francisco Giants at the stadium.

Scottsdale Public Works Executive Director Dan Worth said the city would look for market-rate rent for the property, citing local and state gift bans, but that it is open to discussions on the lease rate that take into account shared revenues generated by admissions.

The proposed facility could include a retail component and ticket sales. All proposals must present how revenues would be shared with the city.

The city expects to realize money from rent, shared revenues and increased tour-

ism that could result in sales and bed tax boosts.

The city asked respondents to provide projections on how their projects would affect local hotel stays.

The new baseball experience facility would also integrate with Scottsdale Stadium and the city will discuss sharing the costs of maintenance for shared-use areas.

Murphy said the city wants the design of all proposals to match the current upgrades in the city’s Scottsdale Stadium master plan, which was worked on by the city, San Francisco Giants and Scottsdale Charros.

Like the ongoing improvements at the stadium, construction of the new facility would have to work around the Giants’ Cactus League schedule.

According to the RFQ, the stadium and new facility could share restrooms and parking at the Civic Center garage — which could be expanded as part of the deal.

The city also wants the new facility to fea-

of one count of refusing to obey a police officer, a class 1 misdemeanor in Scottsdale.

Sampanes imposed a fine of $420 or 40 hours of community service.

The criminal trespassing, a class 2 misdemeanor, carries a sentence of up to four months in prison.

The decision wrapped up a case that has bounced through three court rooms throughout Arizona – for now.

Stuart told the Progress he plans to file a motion to vacate the guilty judgment and

could file an appeal if that motion is denied.

The case stems from an altercation at a Feb. 7, 2017, Council meeting when Stuart butted heads with Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane.

Stuart attempted to use the public comment period at the meeting to speak about Save Our Preserve, a petition for which he was gathering signatures that would have asked voters to approve a charter amendment preventing future development on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

ture a rooftop seating component.

A city informational session on the new RFQ on Feb. 7 drew significant interest from construction companies and others with ties to Major League Baseball.

That included Marc Appleman, former CEO of baseball analytics firm SABR, which has close ties with Major League Baseball.

Appleman is CEO of Home: The Baseball Experience, according to his Linkedin profile.

Appleman declined to speak at length regarding the new RFQ, only stating that he is still interested in the project and is working with a different group than the one that submitted the “non-responsive” proposal last August.

The meeting also included representatives from a number of regional construction, development and architecture firms, including Marc Taylor Inc., Waltz Construction, DPR Construction and Dig Studio.

One party notably absent from the meeting was The Arizona Spring Training Experience, the Valley’s most prominent existing Spring Training museum.

Scottsdale should know by the end of the summer whether or not any entity is willing to fulfill its lengthy wish list.

An evaluation committee put together by the city will vet all responses to the RFQ. During the RFP process, Murphy said the Giants will work with the city to vet proposals but the Charros will not be involved.

The deadline for the RFQ is March 31, and the city plans to negotiate with the recommended submitter in June and July with the intention of bringing a proposed agreement and lease before the City Council by the end of August.

According to a presentation given to prospective respondents, the city expects the facility to be complete by Jan. 1, 2023.

Scottsdale gad�ly convicted in meeting dust-up

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

T

hree years after Scottsdale Police arrested him during public comment at a City Council meeting, a Phoenix judge acquitted resident Mark Stuart of trespassing but found him guilty of refusing to obey a police officer.

Phoenix Municipal Court Judge James Sampanes, overseeing the case in Scottsdale Municipal Court, found Stuart guilty

Scottsdale voters approved a similar amendment, Proposition 420, in Nov. 2018.

Video of the meeting shows Lane telling Stuart he cannot use the public comment period to promote his initiative or solicit signatures.

“Mr. Stuart, if you want to talk about the preserve and your petition, I think you have been advised that state law as it pertains to open meetings laws and also those laws

see STUART page 19

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

HiFU (New Prostate Cancer Treatment) Contact our office for a second opinion for you newly diagnosed prostate cancer • • • • •

Dr. Alvi has performed the most HIFU procedures in the Valley Minimally Invasive Low Risk Of Incontinence or Erectile Dysfunction Quick Recovery Outpatient Procedure

NOW OFFERING APPOINTMENTS IN OUR NEW GILBERT OFFICE

3501 S Mercy Rd Ste 101 Gilbert, AZ 85297

Urologic Surgeons of Arizona 6750 E Baywood Ave Ste 507 Mesa, AZ 852006 Phone: 480-409-5060 azurologicsurgeons.com

13

14

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020 Attorney Advertising

ABUSED

by CLERGY in ARIZONA?

Still struggling with CPAP? Get relief with Inspire

Inspire is the only FDA approved obstructive sleep apnea treatment that works inside your body to treat the root cause of sleep apnea with just the click of a button. No mask, no hose, just sleep.

Learn more at a free community education event presented by Dr. Michael Mohan of Valley Sleep Center Monday, March 2nd at 5:45PM Mustang Library Auditorium 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 View Important Safety Information & Register at InspireSleepEvents.com

Jeff Anderson is not admitted in Arizona

NEW LAW – ACT NOW!

Oh, What Fun!

WE CAN HELP.

Begin your journey of healing today.

Contact us confidentially.

Bird Food • Feeders Garden Accents • Unique Gifts

20% OFF

One Regularly Priced Item

1-800-ITS-TIME 3200 N Central Ave, Ste 2550, Phoenix, AZ 85012 AbusedInArizona.com

Valid only at Scottsdale store. One discount per purchase.

Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC member or sale items.

Offer expires 3/31/20.

7001 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 174

In the Seville Shopping Center, Two doors from Wildflower Bread Company

(480) 306-5153 • www.wbu.com/scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

15

Specia lO by 3-31 rder -2020 Receiv e $500 D up to iscoun t!

Design that Design that Design Design that that Design that

Moves Moves Moves Moves

Open up to an entirely new way to look at luxury. Milgard Moving Glass Wall Systems are an innovative solution that blurs the line between inside and out of the question. Aspirational yet realistic, this sliding wall seamlessly transitions between dreams and reality.

Open up to an entirely new way to look at luxury. Milgard Moving Glass Wall Systems are an innovative solution that blurs the line Open up inside to an entirely way to look at luxury. Milgard Moving this Glass Wall wall Systems are an transitions innovative between solution that blursand thereality. line between and outnew of the question.

Aspirational yet realistic, sliding seamlessly dreams Open up to an entirely new way to look at luxury. Milgard Moving Glass Wall Systems are an innovative solution that blurs the line between inside and out of the question. Aspirational yet realistic, this sliding wall seamlessly transitions between dreams and reality. between inside and out of the question. Aspirational yet realistic, this sliding wall seamlessly transitions between dreams and reality.

Open to anglass entirely newoffer waysweeping to look atoutdoor luxury. Milgard Moving Glass Wallwith Systems an and innovative solution that blurs the line Large up sliding panels views, flooding the room naturalare light fresh air.

Create a vibrant mural of the outdoors on your wall.

Create a vibrant mural of the outdoors on your wall.

Create aglass vibrant of the outdoors on this your wall. between inside and out ofmural the question.

Aspirational yet realistic, sliding wall seamlessly transitions between dreams and reality.

Large sliding panels mural offer sweeping outdoor views, flooding room with natural light and fresh air.

Create a vibrant of the outdoors on the your wall.

Large sliding glass panels offer sweeping outdoor views, flooding the room with natural light and Bi-fold fresh air.

Stacking Pocket Large sliding glass panels offer sweeping outdoor views, flooding the room with natural light and fresh air.

Create a vibrant mural of the outdoors on your wall.

Stacking

Pocket

Bi-fold

Stacking

Pocket

Bi-fold

Stacking

Pocket

Bi-fold

Large sliding glass panels offer sweeping outdoor views, flooding the room with natural light and Bi-fold fresh air.

Stacking Pocket

4454 E Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 4454 E Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.508.0800 4454 E Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 liwindow.com 602.508.0800 4454 E Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 602.508.0800 liwindow.com 602.508.0800 4454 E Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 liwindow.com liwindow.com 602.508.0800

16

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Klapp makes it of�icial, enters mayoral race PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

S

cottsdale Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp became the fourth current or former councilmember to enter the mayor’s race after officially announcing her candidacy at Scottsdale Airport.

Klapp joined a field that already includes fellow Councilmember Virginia Korte and former Scottsdale Councilmen Bob Littlefield and David Ortega.

The mayoral election is playing out alongside a community-wide split over the future of development in Scottsdale that has resulted in backlash against new projects throughout the city, most notably the Southbridge Two redevelopment that spawned a referendum campaign.

In her announcement, Klapp said positioned herself as the candidate to heal those divisions.

“My number one priority, if elected, is to put the unity back in community,” Klapp said.

“Right now, it is important residents of Scottsdale see council members and the mayor as partners in building the future

Former ESPN Sports Journalist Saturday, Feb. 29 | 7pm Martin Pear JCC 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, 85254

Register now at vosjcc.org/firestone vosjcc.org | 480.483.7121 Funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix

2018 that saw voters apof the city, not as adversarprove a 0.10 percent sales ies or advancing personal tax increase for 10 years agendas.” to pay for street projects Klapp, a three-term and allow the city to take councilwoman who first advantage of matching took office in 2009, has county funds. a background in busiIn her announcement, ness management, having Klapp touted an endorseworked for Whirlpool and ment from Mayor Jim Lane Larson-Juhl before openat her campaign kick off on ing her own custom framFeb. 10. ing shop in Scottsdale in Shortly after Klapp began 1998.

“Whether in business or exploring a bid for mayor SUZANNE KLAPP as a councilwoman, I’ve in March 2019, Lane told always tried to have a collaborative lead- the Progress he encouraged Klapp to enter ership style so everybody feels that their the race.

“I encouraged Councilwoman Klapp to voices are heard,” Klapp said.

Klapp recently served on the City Coun- consider a run, so I feel strongly she is a cil’s Capital Improvement Project Subcom- very good candidate for the position,” Lane mittee along with Councilwoman Kathy said in 2019.

Though the Feb. 10 event marked her ofLittlefield and Councilman Guy Phillips.

The subcommittee crafted the framework ficial announcement, Klapp already has a for the city’s successful $320-million bond fundraising head start on her opponents.

Klapp’s campaign raised over $100,000 election in 2019.

Klapp also co-chaired with Phillips the in December alone, according to campaign Yes for Scottsdale Streets campaign in finance reports.

&

43”

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

17

H C N RA T Y L A E 4 7 R 9 1 e c n Si

43”

43”

Residential Home Sales, Leasing and Property Management • Serving the Residents of Scottsdale Since 1974 Furnished & Unfurnished Rentals Available Year-Round • Long & Short Term Lease Agreements

480-991-4000

7353 N. Via Paseo Del Sur • Scottsdale, AZ 85258 www.RanchRealty.com

Escape to Your Backyard Spa Wraps & Custom Built-In Installations

POOLS

Starting at $3,9 95

Swim Spas starting at $13,000 $6,000 Instant Rebate

Swim select Swim Spa packages

Southwest

SPAS & POOLS Swim

Strength

Spas Starting at $13,000

Low Operating Cost • Year Round Use • Medical Tax Deduction • Swim in 30 Days or Less

Row

Stretch

13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 152, Scottsdale, AZ Located in Scottsdale Towne Plaza - Scottsdale Rd & Thunderbird

480-597-5900 • ScottsdaleHotTubs.com

PAN-CHANNEL CROSS SECTION: “L.E.D.” LIGHT - U.L. LISTED WALL .040 ALUM. BACKS EXISTING J-BOX

L.E.D.

3/4” TRIM-CAP

1/4” BOLT WITH SPACE (MIN. 4 PER LETTER) L.E.D. LIGHTING

18

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

FOOT PAIN! 4 Great-tasting Flavors of Highly Concentrated Oils (2000mg in 1 oz) Highly Effective Pain Salve Animal Love Pet Oil Available

CBD

Hours: M-F 10-7:30 Sat 9-3

Get in Touch with Us:

naturesbloom.net 480-704-4322

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE & CHANDLER Visit Us at Our Warm & Welcoming High End Boutiques:

6922 E. 5th Ave. Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 4995 S Alma School Rd, Ste E-103, Chandler, AZ 85248

In the 5th Avenue Shops

Nature’s Bloom is Your Low Cost Leader at Just .075 Cents per Milligram

GIVE US A TRY!

15

% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

STUART ���� page 12

that regard the use of city taxpayer funds in influencing an election in one way or the other prohibit you from advertising or soliciting votes for a petition on the ballot, that’s meant to be on the ballot,” Lane said.

It was later revealed in court that Stuart had sent a copy of his presentation to City Clerk Carolyn Jagger prior to the meeting, detailing his presentation.

Then-City Attorney Bruce Washburn told Stuart that his presentation was not permitted as it would violate the prohibition on using city resources to promote a campaign.

At the time, Stuart argued he had the right to speak on any topic and refused to step down from the podium.

Lane asked Scottsdale Police Officers Jason Glenn and Tom Cleary to remove Stuart.

Shortly after officers approached Stuart, he was placed under arrest and escorted out of City Hall and took him to jail.

The case moved to multiple justice courts in Maricopa County before landing back in Scottsdale.

Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinel in 2019 ordered the presiding judge in Phoenix Municipal Court to select a judge to oversee the case.

Stuart told the Progress he plans to challenge the failure to obey conviction on the grounds that the orders violated his First Amendment right to free speech.

“If the police officer’s command to do something is unconstitutional, then you don’t have to obey it,” he said.

Assistant City Attorney Ken Flint argued in court that any civilian is required by law to comply with an officer’s orders even if they are unconstitutional.

Flint argued that the city’s refusal to obey ordinance does not require an officer’s order to be lawful.

He said the officers were within the discharge of their duties because they were following the direction of Lane, who presides over City Council meetings, according to Scottsdale’s City Charter.

Stuart argued the city pursued his prosecution to avoid liability in separate civil rights lawsuits he filed in federal court.

“The criminal justice system is not supposed to be driven by a desire to avoid liability in a civil lawsuit; it’s supposed to be driven by a need to do justice for the public,” Stuart said.

In court, Lane argued that Stuart’s petition did not fall under Council’s jurisdic-

tion, making it off limits at public comment.

Former Councilman Bob Littlefield, who did not serve on the council when Stuart was arrested, testified that he believed that there were no limitations on the subjects open to a citizen petitions at meetings.

“I don’t believe I have ever seen anything that limits the subjects that a citizen can petition the Council about,” Littlefield said.

Stuart cited council meeting videos from past years of residents speaking in favor of items that could go before voters, such as proposed bond elections.

Sampanes commented that in those, residents were only offering opinions in support of a bond and soliciting signatures for a specific campaign.

Stuart also has a pending federal lawsuit against the council, Scottsdale Police Department and other employees stemming from the February 2017 incident.

He recently filed a petition to allow for a new complaint in that case, in which he argued that the city and police department engaged in a systematic violation of his Constitutional rights by barring him from speaking and preventing him from otherwise advertising his campaign and soliciting signatures at other public venues.

Stuart was also named in another criminal case before the Scottsdale Municipal Court for allegedly making violent threats against Lane and other City Councilmembers to staff at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in November 2019.

Stuart vehemently denied the allegations that he threatened anyone.

“That was completely made up,” Stuart said. “That’s a police officer who’s trying to get revenge on me for filing a lawsuit, I think. I don’t even know where any of this came from.”

According to a police report, Scottsdale Police responded to the hospital after receiving a call from concerned staff.

Stuart allegedly told a medical provider that he blamed Lane and the Council for financial hardships he was experiencing and had considered resorting to violence.

A Superior Court judge issued an injunction barring Stuart from having any contact with Lane or other council members. It also barred Stuart from City Hall except during public meetings.

The application for the injunction cited a second incident in May 2019 in which Stuart allegedly made threats against council or Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.

What can you learn about senior living at our Lunch and Learn?

A whole bunch.

Ask questions. Take a tour. Ask more questions.

Try the food. Ask even more questions. You get the idea.

It’s casual, it’s complimentary and you’re invited.

Maravilla Scottsdale’s next Lunch and Learn is Tuesday, March 3rd at 11:30am.

Please call 480.535.9893 to RSVP. 7325 E. Princess Blvd.

Scottsdale, AZ

480.535.9893

MaravillaScottsdale.com Casitas | Court ya r d R esidences Independen t & Assisted Li v ing | Memory Ca r e AN

SRG S E N I O R L I V I N G C O M M U N I T Y

E Q U A L HOU SING OP P OR T UNI T Y

19

20

NEIGHBORS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Neighbors

Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

Prudential salutes Scottsdale teen for volunteerism

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

“

The cat ate my homework!” may not be a common excuse among young students, but for BASIS Scottsdale eighthgrader Clare Flaherty, 13, it’s actually true.

“Classmates might joke their dog ate their homework, but I can actually say my kitten ate my homework,” she said.

“I haven’t used this excuse at school; and unfortunately, I have to do the homework again.”

The kitten isn’t Clare’s family pet, though; it’s one of more than 30 she’s fostered over the past three years for the Arizona Humane Society.

Clare was recently recognized as one of two top youth volunteers in Arizona in 2020 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.

“I can’t believe there is this level of recognition for doing something I love,” Clare said.

“The most rewarding part is to see how I made a difference,” she added. “You don’t need to be an adult or possess some special talent or have a big bank account to have a signi�icant impact in your community.”

Phoenix Country Day School junior Michael Bendok, 16, was also named a top youth volunteer for raising more than $141,000 to �ind treatments for overlooked and underfunded rare diseases.

His efforts have helped more than 20 families �ind treatments for their children.

“Considering the fact 25 million people currently suffer from one of 7,000 documented rare diseases in the United States, I found the lack of treatment available for patients abysmal,” Michael said.

As State Honorees, Michael and Clare each will each receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in early May to Washington, D.C.,

Clare’s mother, Tara Flaherty, said it was a “no-brainer” to allow Clare to work with the humane society.

“When Clare did a PowerPoint presentation presenting her case to foster cats, I knew she was ready for the enormous task,” Tara said. “She didn’t fully understand at that time the work and tears involved but I could see her spark and determination.

BASIS Scottsdale eighth-grader Clare Flaherty, 13, was named It’s all you need.” one of the two top youth volunteers in Arizona in 2020, by Clare fosters kitThe Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for fostering more tens for a few months than 30 kittens from the Arizona Humane Society over the at a time, helping to past three years. (Arizona Humane Society) heal them both mentally and physically. where they will join the top two honorees “Physically, they need to rest and gain from each of the other states and the District of Columbia for four days of national weight; mentally, that is the bigger challenge and requires persistence and parecognition events.

During the trip, 10 students will be tience,” Clare said.

Some kittens need feeding by bottle or named America’s top youth volunteers of syringe every three hours; and some need 2020.

“In our 25th year of honoring young vol- medication up to �ive times a day.

“Some have required surgery and then unteers, we are as inspired as ever by the work students are doing to address the come back to me for recuperation,” Clare needs of a changing world,” said Charles added.

Most of the kittens Clare has fostered Lowrey, chairman and CEO of Prudential have unknown histories and arrive to her Financial, Inc., in a prepared statement.

He added: “We hope their resolve, their “so broken,” she said.

“Some of the cats I get have the worst initiative, and their perspectives on society’s challenges move others to consider histories, like being locked in a cage in the middle of a highway in August summer how they can make a difference, too.”

After learning a local animal shelter was heat,” Clare added.

But it’s these “broken” fosters, she said, at capacity for cats and kittens, could no longer accept any more strays, and was in are her favorite.

“I am known to staff at the Arizona Hudire need of volunteers, Clare persuaded her parents to allow her to become a fos- mane Society to turn around some of their hardest cases,” Clare said. “When you ter parent.

achieve this breakthrough, when the kitten starts to trust you and respond to interaction, it is the most unforgettable feeling of achievement I have ever experienced.”

Tara said Clare’s volunteerism has helped her daughter understand how fragile life is and “how unfair it is for some born into lessor circumstances.”

“Clare can now easily relate this to humans both domestically and across the world. Then she witnessed how her efforts both singularly and with the team from the Arizona Human Society behind her made a difference. She feels powerful,” Tara said.

“This is incredible at such a young age.”

Clare calls being a foster parent “amazing” and one requiring “a lot of work and responsibility.”

“If you give your time and talent to something you are passionate about, the rewards will come to you and your community,” Clare said.

“Whoever adopts my fosters are lucky,” she added. “They will enrich your life as they did mine. Adopted pets know they were rescued and reward with the deepest love and allegiance to those who have helped them.”

Six other Arizona students were recognized as Distinguished Finalists for their community service activities, including Chaparral High School senior Brianna Iannone, 18.

“Middle level and high school students are doing remarkable things to shape the future of their communities through volunteer service. They inspire all students and schools to drive learning with realworld challenges,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP, in a prepared statement.

“Congratulations to each of the 2020 honorees,” Bartoletti added. “It’s an honor to celebrate your commitment to creating positive change.”

Information: spirit.prudential.com, azhumane.org.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

21

PAID ADVERTISEMENT

11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Aware of Weeks Before Listing Your Scottsdale Home for Sale

20% OFF

SU IT S Excludes: Laundry Button-Down Shirts, Alterations, and Route Pickup/Delivery Services.

Scottsdale - According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale.

Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That’s why it’s critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know

what you’re looking for, and knowing what you’re looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones.

To help homesellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled “11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection” has been compiled which explains the issues involved.

To order a FREE Special Report, visit www.CostlyInspectiontraps.com or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-855-7578984 and enter 1003. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn’t cost you the sale of your home. This report is courtesy of Platinum Living Realty.

Offer valid from 02/01/2020 - 02/29/2020

Local family owned serving the community.

Download our FREE app for additional deals & discounts!

13216 N. Scottsdale Rd.

480.998.8660

7126 E. Sahuaro Dr.

480.948.2140

7335 Via Paseo Del Sur

480.991.2440

3908 N. Goldwater Blvd.

480.941.0496

15480 N. Pima Rd.

480.607.0673

20511 N. Hayden Rd.

480.515.0090

All Locations Offer On site 24 Hour Pickup and Drop-Off

Persistence.

It’s how you got here.

It’s how you’ll get where you want to go.

STORE HOURS:

M-F 7am - 7pm | Sat 8am - 6pm

480.948.2781 PrestigeCleaners.com

Small business lending and rewarding banking Call us today! (480) 314-4200

StearnsBank.com

22

NEIGHBORS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Scottsdale psychologist unveils new book

She also has provided individual and family work and taught workshops on personal empowerment and conflict

resolution. As a consultant in the public schools, she helped students overcome learning problems and develop social skills.

“The eight fictional short stories in this collection are personal, inspired by situations I’ve experienced in my life, or recollections of a variety of clients’ situations,” Goldman said. “Characters in each story are tested as they are challenged by ordinary, everyday traumas in their lives.”

The collection of short stories includes one of a devoted father and his daughter who find hope in rewriting their past.

Others include a teacher who escapes a surprise attack, a man who conquers his fears and heals his child-

hood wounds, a therapist defies the establishment to protect her clients and another who takes on a church.

“As the characters in these stories find the courage to triumph over their challenges, they heal and grow,” Goldman said, adding people “can follow your inner voice, speak from your heart, claim your power and fulfill your life.”

At the launch, Goldman will read excerpts from the book and will be interviewed by author and editor Windy Lynn Harris.

There will also be refreshments and raffles.

RSVP: facebook.com/events/ 203327921021981.

Information: drkixxgoldman.com.

brings superstar Lisa Nichols to Arizona – we have other amazing speakers to empower, equip, encourage and elevate attendees to execute the steps needed to achieve what they want in 2020,” ErbyCastle said.

The event, at the J.W. Marriott Camelback Golf Resort 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9, will include music, vendors, prizes and an after-glow reception with photo-ops for VIP ticket holders.

Demetrius Thigpen, Lacinda Bloom�ield, Premadonna Braddick and Erica Renee Moore also will be among the inspirational presenters.

A portion of event proceeds will provide collegiate scholarships to young women in need through the Carrie J.

Gray Scholarship Program.

Since 2013, PWEN has provided over $57,000 to provide support to underserved women in the community.

Past attendees raved about the annual event. Naomi Jones of Phoenix, a 2019 attendee said, “The speakers were excellent, the energy was electric. It was unlike anything I’ve experienced.”

Erby-Castle has been speaking to women and men for over 30 years and is the author of “Whole Women Win.” She was recently recognized as the Ready Set Go Foundations’ 2019 Business Woman of the Year, selected as the “Woman Rising Up” by Women on a Mission, and was the recipient of the 2016 Black Wall Street’s Community Leader-

ship Award.

She has been featured on TV and radio appearances in Arizona, California and Oklahoma.

“My mission is to strengthen the economic status and leadership of women and men as they take their success to the next level. I believe in speaking to the heart, and, through my personal experiences, allow others to transform their pain, failures, and disappointments into enduring power,” said Erby-Castle.

Tickets start at $99 and will be available until May 1 at pwee2020.com.

Space is limited.

For information or to become a sponsor or vendor: 480-228-3125 or email info@mypwen.org.

PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

S

cottsdale psychologist and coach Dr. Kixx Goldman will launch her new book of short stories, “Speak From Your Heart and Be Heard: Stories of Courage and Healing,” this week.

She will be signing books 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Changing Hands Phoenix, 300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix.

Goldman, who holds graduate degrees in educational and counseling psychology, has published non-fiction articles in psychology journals and feature articles in trade magazines.

In her private practice, she helped couples untangle fight cycles and recreate emotional intimacy.

Dr. Kixx Goldman

Scottsdale event to celebrate empowered women PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

I

nternationally renowned motivational speaker and best-selling author Lisa Nichols will speak in Scottsdale in May for the ninth annual Phenomenal Women Empowerment Experience.

Nichols, who has appeared on numerous national TV shows such as “Oprah,” will join other women who have transformed lives with their message of empowerment.

Sharise L. Erby-Castle founded PWEN “to mentor, coach and educate women to help them achieve success in a supportive, empowering environment.”

The empowerment experience, dubbed Victory 2 Victory, “not only

UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS — Learn the different types of senior care available LOCAL KNOWLEDGE — Our Advisors have the local knowledge to help you hand pick communities in your area

A Place for Mom has helped over a million families find senior living solutions that meet their unique needs.

SIMPLIFY — Your dedicated Advisor will simplify your search and help schedule tours Joan Lunden, journalist, best-selling author, former host of Good Morning America and senior living advocate.

Call today to connect with a

SENIOR LIVING ADVISOR

INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE

There’s no cost to you!

(844) 880-2798 ! We’re paid by our partner communities

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

23

Make it happen at Scottsdale LOW TUITION

Full-time students pay about $2,500 per year.

EASY CREDIT TRANSFERS Many partnerships with 4-year universities.

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

Average class size is 16 (2018-2019).

MANY DEGREE PROGRAMS Choose from 100+ academic and career/technical programs.

STUDENT SUPPORT Extensive, free resources for student success.

www.scottsdalecc.edu • 480.423.6700

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District.

The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit: www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

24

NEIGHBORS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020 ing during a brisk 1.5-mile walk through The J neighborhood 9-10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Bring water and walking shoes, meet at the campus �lagpole. Strollers, dogs and all paces welcomed. Information: 480-481-1797.

Days FEBRUARY

Sunday

23 Lenten re�lection The North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is hosting a re�lection service and luncheon 10 a.m.-noon at the church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road. The free public event will include a merriment of New Orleans’ jazz music, masks and traditional New Orleans’ food.

Knights of North Castle

The North Scottsdale United Methodist Church will host a 2020 summer camp from 9 a.m. to noon on June 15 through 19 for children ages 3 to 12. It offers energizing music, interactive bible puppetry, super science experiments, creative crafts, hands-on mission work, yummy snacks and active games. The church, located at 11735 N. Scottsdale Road., is accepting registrations. Information: 480-9480529.

Tapestry Choir

Antonio Lozano is working to form a professional choir to be named Tapestry, which will weave musical and theatrical mediums in an exciting approach to multicultural traditions. Vocalist ages 18 and older are invited to audition at 4 p.m. Feb. 23, March 1 and March 8 at Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 4140 N. Miller Road.

Information: tapestry@exploringcommunity.org.

Monday

24 New Faces AA 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.

Fido Frisbee Meals

The Brunch Cafe at 15507 N. Scottsdale Road. is serving $5 Fido Frisbee meals to all well-behaved dogs on their patio 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dogs are served two scrambled eggs on a frisbee and owners get to keep the frisbee. Information: brunchcafe.com.

Senior day

Seniors are invited to learning and entertainment at Butter�ly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura. Free with admission. Call 480-8003000, ext. 210 to reserve.

ESL class

All conversation levels are encouraged to practice the English language with experienced teachers and other students 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street. Information: 480-312-7323.

Beginner bridge

Join others in playing a fun game of bridge 3-5 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-312-7323.

Cards and games

Guitar club Kids 8 to 11 can learn guitar basics including warm-up techniques, tuning, hand positions, note-reading and more 4-5 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

No experience needed. Participants are encouraged to attend for six weeks. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tuesday

25 Alzheimer’s support Caregivers of loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease can �ind support and encouragement 10-11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road.

Information: 480-481-7090.

Mustang writers

Meet with other writers to share and critique writing in a pressure-free and supportive group 9:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street.

Information: 480-312-7323.

Wednesday

26 Speedy bridge Join others in a fast round of bridge at 10:30 a.m. at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. Register: 480312-5810.

Walkin’ Wednesdays

Make friends while exercis-

Enjoy a variety of games including card games 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-3127323.

Thursday

27 Tai Chi Everyone is welcome to join a class that focuses on gentle and controlled movements that center the mind, body and spirit for health bene�its 3-3:45 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue.

Information: 480-314-6660.

Tee up with Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes appear 3-6 p.m. at Top Golf Scottsdale, 9500 Talking Stick Way. Golfer registration is $300 and includes golf game play, Coyotes player and personality interactions, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Spectator registration is $100 and includes the opportunity to mix-and-mingle with players, play lawn games and NHL video games. All proceeds bene�it the Arizona Coyotes Foundation, which funds charities that help kids and �irst responders. Registration: arizonacoyotes.com/topgolf.

‘I Love My Children’

This free discussion will address how children can subject parents to legal liability and how parents can best protect themselves from �inancial harm arising from children’s poor conduct 6-8 p.m. at DeFusco Law, P.L.C., 6945 E. Sahuaro Drive, Suite 125.

MARCH

Friday

28

Sunday

1

In stitches knitters group

Story stop

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

Build children’s literacy with a free picture book program 2-2:15 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Advanced beginner bridge

Join others in playing a fun game of bridge 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480312-7323.

Chair yoga

Achieve liberation through physical postures, breath practice, meditation and philosophical study. Join a class to better physical health 1-2 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue. Information: 480314-6660.

Saturday

29 Disc golf festival The community is invited to a free festival event from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Vista Del Camino Park, 7700 E. Roosevelt Street. Top disc golf pros from all over the world will play and sign autographs.

Waking up with butter�lies (ages 18+)

Adults are invited to a quiet hour of photographing butter�lies as they awake 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Butter�ly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura. Tickets are $30 for the general public and free for members. Registration is required. Information: 480800-3000, ext. 210.

Basketball league

Young basketball players will participate in 10 weeks of skill development and exciting game play weekly with sessions from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays in Feb. and Mar. Times vary depending on the players grade level. Cost is $135 to $190.

Monday

2 Business Energizer Learn about setting weekly goals and generate business ideas with fellow business owners 9-10 a.m.

This group meets virtually.

Go through the “Monday Business Energizer” group LinkedIn page. Free. Information: edgar@compasscbs.com.

Books 2 boogie

Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song 10-10:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tiny tot time

Develop babies’ literacy with songs, rhymes, movement and board books 1111:20 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

25

No Clipping Required.

ON AVERAGE, AARP MEMBERS ENJOY

$449

*

SAVINGS

ON AUTO INSURANCE when they switch from companies like

GEICO, State Farm and Allstate Your savings could be even more!

Call The Hartford

1-888-359-7236 No coupon necessary.

The AARP® Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford.1 Saving is easy! With this policy, experienced drivers who switch save an average of $449* in the first year alone — and they get all the benefits and privileges you’d expect with the AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford. Your own savings could actually be greater.

96%

of customers recommend The Hartford**

■ 24/7 claims service ■ Lifetime renewability† ■ Lock in your rate for a full 12 months ■ New car replacement§§ The only national auto insurance program endorsed by AARP.

Call The Hartford now to request a FREE money-saving quote.

1-888-359-7236

Or go online: aarp.thehartford.com/np52

Not an AARP member? If you’re 50 or over, request a FREE quote and more information today!

FREE duffel bag when you request your free quote!*** * Savings amounts are averages based on information from The Hartford’s AARP Auto Insurance Program customers who became new auto insurance policyholders between 1/1/18 and 12/31/18 and provided data regarding their savings and prior carrier. Your savings may vary. ** Based on customer experience reviews shared online at www.thehartford.com/aarp as of December 2019. *** The gift offer is good for first time responders who provide a valid email address. Responders will be sent an email to confirm the gift. All responders in IA, IL, MA and RI who do not provide an email address are still eligible to receive the gift. The gift offer is not available in GA, ND, NM or PA, but residents may still request a quote. The gift is available only as a limited time offer. Please allow 4-7 weeks for delivery. Bottle not included. † If you are age 50 or older, once you’re insured through this Program for at least 60 days, you cannot be refused renewal as long as applicable premiums are paid when due. Also, you and other customary drivers of your vehicles must retain valid licenses, remain physically and mentally capable of operating an automobile (not applicable in MA), have no convictions for driving while intoxicated and must not have obtained your policy through material misrepresentation. Benefit currently not available in HI, MI, NH, NC and TX. §§ Limitations apply.

AARP and its affliates are not insurers. Paid endorsement. The Hartford pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. The AARP Automobile Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. It is underwritten in CA by Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company; in WA, by Hartford Casualty Insurance Company; in MN, by Sentinel Insurance Company; and in MA, MI and PA, by Trumbull Insurance Company.

Specific features, credits, and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify. The program is currently unavailable in Canada and U.S. Territories or possessions.

1 In Texas, the Auto Program is underwritten by Southern County Mutual Insurance Company, through Hartford Fire General Agency. Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates are not financially responsible for insurance products underwritten and issued by Southern County Mutual Insurance Company.

008257

26

NEIGHBORS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Soccer Doctors treats injured young athletes

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

I

North

magine this scenario: Scott sdale You’re watching your child play at soccer match, and he or she gets injured. With no team doctor on-site, where do you go?

Should you take your child to urgent care?

Or worse, the emergency room?

Soccer Doctors AZ aims to answers those questions and put parents’ minds at ease with its recently launched online Rolodex of respected doctors and physical therapists – all of whom are commit- Dr. Destin Hill is a primary care sports ted to healing and rehabilitating injured medicine physician. (Soccer Doctors AZ) youth sports athletes.

Launched in the fall, Soccer Docs AZ our community, who in our zip code, who works closely with coaches all over the in our area where we are currently at a Valley to provide the timeliest and most tournament is involved around soccer?’ effective care for families within 24 hours And connect them,” Cory said.

Cory started Soccer Docs AZ after getof injury or illness.

The organization handles everything ting asked the same question from direcfrom initial evaluation to rehabilitation tors of various soccer clubs around the state: “Is there one number we can call and follow-ups.

“It’s still growing,” said Soccer Docs AZ to reach a provider no matter where the founder John Cory, a northern Scottsdale- athlete is located in the Valley?”

“And the answer was ‘no,’” Cory said. based orthopedic surgeon who has been “So, as a kid who played soccer my whole in private practice since 2004.

“Our intent is to create a situation life and now as a physician entering sort where families will have an online site of a community need or desire, I said that where they can go and say, ‘Hey, who in makes really good sense.”

Currently, the Soccer Docs AZ team comprises four doctors and physical “Our intent is to create a therapists, three of which are based out situation where families will of Scottsdale and one in Chandler. have an online site where “The best part of working with Soccer they can go and say, ‘Hey, Docs AZ is knowing that I am there when people need me the most,” said the Chanwho in our community, dler-based physical therapist Graham who in our zip code, who Gould. in our area where we are “I really enjoy helping athletes get back currently at a tournament on the �ield to do what they love. It’s reis involved around soccer?’ warding to know that I get to be a small part of their success,” Gould added.

And connect them.”

Cory said he and the Soccer Docs AZ

Dr. John Cory is a Scottsdale-based orthopedic surgeon who founded Soccer Docs AZ last fall. (Chris Mortenson/Progress Staff Photographer)

team are in the process of reaching out to other doctors, nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and more to increase and expand their pool of professionals and resources.

“Our hope with Soccer Docs is simply just start to meet and to get to know as many of our colleagues that are in wellness, health care, anything for the kids and the community that would even remotely fall under the wellness aspect of this. We’d love to love to hear you and �igure out how we can get you included,” Cory said.

Soccer Docs AZ works closely with local youth soccer team Phoenix Rising.

“I spend a lot of time volunteering for clubs in the state of Arizona and other parts of the world,” Cory said, adding: “We think that we can add value to the soccer clubs by letting them know where

these things are around them and tap into the community.”

So far, the organization has helped about one dozen athletes.

“Every parent we’ve talked to has loved the idea,” Cory said.

Over the past �ive years, Cory has been appointed one of the two U.S. soccer physicians in Phoenix.

Cory has also been the on-�ield surgeon for eight international soccer games, including the Gold Cup and Copa America Centenario, as well as covering local U.S. soccer training events and coaching seminars.

“My goal is to see healthier athletes everywhere,” Cory said. “I am a �irm believer that everyone should be able to receive the same high level of care as our professional athletes do.”

Information: soccerdoctoraz.com

Tell Scottsdale about your events.

Tell our readers about your opinions.

Send your information to rhagerman@scottsdale.org

Send letters to the editor to opinions@scottsdale.org

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

NEIGHBORS

27

DogFest returns to Scottsdale next weekend

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

R

South

eturning to south- Sc ottsdale ern Scottsdale this year is DogFest, a community-based walk and festival that not only celebrates our canine friends, but also brings dog lovers together for a cause.

Taking place at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts on Leap Day, DogFest is hosted by and raises money for Canine Companions for Independence, a California nonpro�it that matches assistance dogs with children, adults, and veterans with disabilities free of charge.

“We don’t want anybody to think they’re all alone on an island with their dog. We’re here to support them,” said Shelley Kalin, puppy raising co-lead for Canine Companions for Independence.

This year, the organization hopes to raise $40,000 as well as increase its pool of volunteers statewide.

“That’s why we do a lot of the outreach events because we’re looking for, yes, obviously donations, but we’re looking for more puppy raisers,” Kalin said.

Canine Companion has more than 3,000 volunteers nationwide who do everything from work events, like DogFest, and raise puppies.

In the Phoenix area alone, Canine Companions for Independence has about 25 puppy raisers, including Kalin, who has volunteered with Canine Companions for Independence on and off for 15 years.

“My brother was killed by a drunk driver in 1982,” Kalin said. “I was thinking I wanted to do something with animals, so I went [to Canine Companions for Independence] and in the �irst �ive minutes, they showed a �ilm and it was four people in wheelchairs.

“Two of them were victims of drunk drivers. That’s when it hit me that had my brother not have been killed, he could have been in a wheelchair all this time. And so, it just was like, ‘This is what I’m doing.’”

Kalin is raising her �ifth dog, Jenna, a 4-month-old Golden Retriever.

Puppy raisers care for the dog for 18 to 22 months and cover all of the costs

associated with raising it, including medical bills, food, toys and supplies.

These expenses are usually tax deductible.

“You’re doing something for somebody that you don’t even know,” Kalin said, adding that while being a puppy raiser is both timeconsuming and expensive, knowing that the dog is going to a person in need makes it all worth it.

“It’s beautiful on so many levels,” she said. “No. 1, they’re helping people with disabilities.

Tara is northern Scottsdale resident Tami Pivnick’s hearing For instance, I was dog. Pivnick received Tara for free through Canine Companin Trader Joe’s one ions for Independence. (Canine Companions for Independence) day and there was Canine Companions typically places a woman with her between 325 and 375 assistance dogs dog, and we started talking.

“She had just paid $10,000 for her ser- per year; and since its founding in 1975, vice dog, and I told her that Canine Com- the organization has placed more than panion dogs are free. Oh my gosh, did 6,200 dogs.

Northern Scottsdale resident and she start crying. She used her life savgraduate support volunteer Tami Piv“She had just paid $10,000 for nick has had her hearing dog, Tara, a Golden Retriever and White Labrador her service dog, and I told her mix, for nearly 12 years. that Canine Companion dogs Pivnick said it cost more than $50,000 are free. Oh my gosh, did she to raise and train Tara.

“We saw a brief news report on TV start crying. She used her life savings to get this dog who’s back in 2008. It took me another year to feel ready to even submit an application. probably going to live six or I always thought there was someone seven more years. She’s had whose disability was worse and needed him for two years.” a service dog more than me,” Pivnick said. “I later found out this is very comings to get this dog who’s probably going mon for many graduates.”

Since receiving Tara, Pivnick said her to live six or seven more years. She’s had life has changed “immensely.” him for two years.”

“She alerts me to sounds by poking me Canine Companions’ dogs are free thanks to the donations the nonpro�it with her nose,” Pivnick explained. “She alerted me to the �ire alarm going off in receives from donors.

The nonpro�it breeds Labrador Re- our condo building a few years ago.

“I had no idea until I opened our front trievers, Golden Retrievers and crossbreeds of the two at its national head- door and saw an evacuation in progress. We then walked down four �lights quarters in Santa Rosa, California.

of stairs to safety. I would have never known since my wife was not home at the time.”

Pivnick added she also has more con�idence when interacting with the public.

“They may not realize I’m not hearing them,” she said. “We are very active with outreach events that educate the public and businesses about Canine Companions. Most people have never heard of a hearing dog.”

Pivnick has so far raised more than $500 for the organization’s DogFest event. Over the years, however, she and her family has raised between $5,000 and $10,000.

“I never imagined all the extra blessings Tara would bring to us,” Pivnick said. “We are dear friends with her puppy raisers in Atlanta and their family. By having an assistance dog from Canine Companions, we have an extended family of support and community with the staff, volunteers, puppy raisers, and graduates locally and across the country.”

Last year’s DogFest attracted nearly 1,000 attendees and raised more than $40,000.

So far this year, the event has raised more than $31,000.

“We have a high school marching band, and we all kinds of other entertainment,” Kalin said of this year’s event.

Activities include a puppy costume contest and a tail-wagging contest, among other family-friendly activities.

“Please stop by the Canine Companions information booth and say ‘hi’ to Tara and me! In addition, my wife, Susan Faith Broude, will be autographing her award-winning books with all proceeds going to Canine Companions. We’re looking forward to seeing you there,” Pivnick said.

If you go

What: DogFest Phoenix When: Feb. 29 at 10 a.m.

Where: Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts Fountain Stage, 7380 E. Second Street Cost: Free Website: cci.org/dogfestphoenix

28

BUSINESS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Business

Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

OdySea rebranded as expanded ‘boardwalk’

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

Arizona Boardwalk next month will host a variety of Superheroes for kids to meet and get authographers from.

G

oodbye, OdySea in the Desert; hello, Arizona Boardwalk.

As of Feb. 13, the premier 35acre, multi-level entertainment complex near Scottsdale off the 101 and East Vía de Ventura announced not only its name change but also the addition of an on-site hotel, new attractions, site expansion and more.

“We called it ‘Arizona Boardwalk’ because a boardwalk is fun,” said spokesman Ran Knishinsky. “The name ‘Arizona Boardwalk’ is reminiscent of family-fun, adventure, and excitement — and helps set the stage of what to expect in this type of destination.”

The new name, according to the company, better reflects the diverse offerings of the entertainment destination – home to eight marquee attractions, numerous restaurant and shopping options and outdoor special events.

“The name ‘Arizona Boardwalk’ also eliminates the confusion OdySea March 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Free Family Fit Fest This year’s theme is Superhero and people are encouraged to dress accordingly. Kids and parents can pass the Superhero Academy training, be part of the superhero dance parade, judge the Dino dance-off, get a free haircut and sign up for the ice cream eating contest. The event includes face painting, music, family contests, games, giveaways and shopping.

March 14 5 p.m.

“The Lion King” will be shown in the Arizona Boardwalk courtyard. Free. Bring a folding chair. Other attractions include

(Arizona Boardwalk)

COMING ATTRACTIONS a Lion King photo booth, temporary tattoos, games and prizes.

talks, games, Jurassic Park motor pool and other activities.

March 22 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dino Day Free. Dinosaurs, live reptiles, face painting, fossil digs, inflatables, educational

March 29 6 a.m.-noon Stride for Sight 5K and Walk Register: raceroster.com/events/2020/

March 21 noon-4 p.m.

Super Spring Festival Free. Meet Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman and other superheroes.

Watch the Super Hero Stunt Team BMX Show. Live entertainment, bounce houses, slides, face painting, coloring contest and crafts.

March 28 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Parenting Camp & Summer Expo Free. A $3 activity band is required for unlimited rock wall, zip-line, EuroBungee and bounce house. Parents can meet representatives from STEM, performing arts, educational, sports, traditional day, animal-related day and/or overnight camps while kids play.

Aquarium is the property’s sole attraction,” Knishinsky said. “We needed a name that puts the emphasis on fun – and ‘Arizona Boardwalk’ delivers.”

The name change does not affect the aquarium’s name, OdySea Aquarium, which opened 2016.

For guests who’d like to extend their Arizona Boardwalk stay, a Hyatt Place hotel will be built on property. The 155room hotel is slated to break ground in May. Other new Arizona Boardwalk features include interactive exhibit The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not, which is expected to open late 2020.

“This is a new exhibit we will be debuting here soon after the Titanic is set to expire in November,” Adi said. “We are working on having this last for up to two years and potentially longer depending on the demand we’re seeing.”

Arizona Boardwalk will also soon be home to “the world’s largest inflatable,” which will span more than 10,000

see BOARDWALK page 29

25405/foundation-for-blind-childrenstride-for-sight-5k-and-1-mile-runwalk This event for all ages and abilities, with blind and sighted runners, features a competitive or recreational 5k and a more relaxed 1-mile walk. Proceeds help fund the life-changing programs at the Foundation for Blind Children. Step up your game by competing in the 5k blindfolded run with a sighted guide. Each teammate must register separately. Blindfolds are provided.

There also will be a silent auction, therapy animals, entertainment and food as well as a blindfold obstacle course.

BUSINESS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

BOARDWALK ���� page 28

square feet.

The inflatable park will include giant obstacle courses, pop-ups and mazes.

“I want you to imagine your kid’s bounce house and multiply it by thousands – in this case, nearly 10,000,” Adi said. “The idea behind this is basically doing American Ninja Warrior in an environment very safe for kids anywhere ranging from the age of 3 all the way up to 90, depending on your knees and joints.”

Also new to Arizona Boardwalk is VR Xtreme, which will open early March.

The 3,000 square-foot attraction will feature 24 virtual reality immersive experiences, including everything from haunted mansions and roller-coaster ride off the top of a skyscraper to popular games such as racing game Project Cars 2 and VR shooting game Raw Data.

The development team will also create a grand entranceway and add activities to the courtyard, like rock climbing walls, play structures, zip lines, more seating and shade.

The grand entranceway, Adi said, will

Among the March events at the rebranded Arizona Boardwalk is the popular Dino Day. See below for details. (Arizona Boardwalk)

help create a sense of arrival.

“Imagine you’re walking under a giant arch showcasing our name and having a river you would walk down, which are the entry areas that are landscaped, beautiful shading and opportunities to take photos and look at all of it: All of this is part of the new redesign,” Adi said.

The new redesign also expands the footprint of Arizona Boardwalk by an

additional 50 acres.

“We’re very excited about this,” Adi said. “On this 50 acres, we’re looking to do additional family-friendly attractions; nothing we want to announce at the moment, but we do have quite a bit of interest from third parties as well as our own concepts we’ve been brewing and we’re working on debuting soon.”

Adi added it’s likely they’ll add additional office space and office use, as well.

“That’ll help with some of the density we have here in the center,” he said.

“We’re very excited about what we have in the future development for Arizona Boardwalk.”

Arizona’s Boardwalk is the vision of founder and CEO Amram Knishinsky.

The destination’s current attractions include OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, Laser + Mirror Maze, Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit, Polar Play Ice Bar and Surprise Your Eyes.

Arizona Boardwalk also has seven shopping and activity options and nine food options on-site.

“I’m passionate about what we are creating here at Arizona Boardwalk,” Adi said. “We know families are looking for special places to spend precious time together; a place to bring out-oftown guests or somewhere to make an entire day of it! We decided to build just the right place for that.”

Information: arizonaboardwalk. com.

OPEN WEEKENDS Hosted By PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 12p - 4pm 8151 E. Morning Morning Vista Vista Road Road Scottsdale, Scottsdale,AZ AZ85266 85266 8151 E. www.ScottsdaleContemporary.com www.ScottsdaleContemporary.com 5 BEDS | 8 BATHS | 9,100 SQ FT | 5 - 15 ACRES 5 BEDS | 8 BATHS | 9,100 SQ FT | 5 - 15 ACRES

MOTIVATED Seller! Offering an AMAZING deal at a million dollars below build cost! NO HOA estate sized property inan North Scottsdale. gated grounds, MOTIVATED Seller!Offering AMAZING deal Privately at a million dollars belowexpansive build cost!views.

NO High-end floor to ceiling commercial grade glass,Privately gated grounds, expansive HOA estate sized property in North Scottsdale. steel, concrete elements.

Fishing pond, grade glass, steel, and concrete elements. views.and High-end floor to ceiling commercial fountains, one-of-a-kind pool, pool cabana, home Fishing pond, fountains, one-of-a-kind pool, pool cabana, home theater, & vineyard. theater & RVs, vineyard.

Room for RVs, car collections, Room or car collections, equines & more. SE MOTION VIDEO. equines & more. SEE MOTION VIDEO.

REDUCEDto to$2,799,000! $3,250,000!

REDUCED

29

30

OPINION

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Opinion

Send your opinions to opinions@scottsdale.org Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

How parents can help curb teen suicides:

BY HONORA NORTON Progress Guest Writer

P

articipants in a program called One Gilbert hope to unite the town’s residents behind an ambitious and much-needed goal: eliminating teen suicide.

The effort, launched in October 2019 by education consultant Katey McPherson and Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels, will attempt to ensure teens have at least one trusted adult who can guide them through everyday life and emotional distress.

An increase in connectedness between teens and adults has been proven to be effective in diffusing teenagers’ thoughts of self-harm.

A Valley mother of a teen who died by suicide shared her story at a recent One Gilbert team meeting. She re�lected upon what she considers to be key contributors to the heartbreaking action.

Warning signs a teen could be considering suicide include: • Extreme mood changes or irritability.

• Feeling depressed, sad or hopeless for more than two weeks.

• Acting out or drastic changes in usual behavior.

• Abnormal sleep patterns.

• Changes in eating habits.

• Withdrawing from some aspects of social life.

The mother also believes peer pressure, social media, cell phone overuse and annual wellness checks that do not include depression screening contributed to her child’s death Now an advocate for suicide prevention, the mother said, “As a parent, I was too close and didn’t know or recognize the warning signs.”

She emphasized the importance of every child’s need to have a trusted adult to help them through growing up and maturing, whether that person is a parent or a teacher or a coach – and that a sense of alienation can contribute to suicide.

One Gilbert is interested in increasing protective factors that contribute to a teen’s resiliency and reduce the risk of suicide. These protective factors include: • Family and community support.

• Connection to or participation in school activities.

• Hope for the future.

• Basic life skills, including coping, problem-solving and con�lict resolution.

• Access to effective care for mental, physical and substance use concerns.

• Cultural and religious beliefs that discourage suicide.

According to a report from the Arizona Department of Health Services, 50 Arizona children between the ages 1017 died by suicide in 2017.

This is nearly 20 percent higher than the national rate.

In May 2019 the Mitch Warnock Act, sponsored by Sen. Sean Bowie D-Ahwatukee, passed through the Legislature unanimously and was signed into law.

This safety net law was named after Mitch Warnock, a student at Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, who died by suicide at age 18. His parents advocated for the legislation.

The law requires all school staff who come in contact with students in grades six through 12 to be trained to look for the warning signs of suicide – indications that a parent might not recognize.

Additionally, at the One Gilbert meeting, Morgan Phillips from Teen Lifeline spoke about the Arizona-based nonpro�it that provides a safe, con�idential peer-to-peer hotline for teens and other suicide prevention services for teens, parents, and educators.

Teens who are considering suicide, struggling to feel hope in their lives, or

who simply need someone to talk to, are invited to call Teen Lifeline 24/7/365 at 602-248-TEEN (8336).

Teen Lifeline received more than 25,000 calls in 2019. From 3-9 p.m. daily, the hotline is answered by trained volunteer peer counselors ages 15-19, who are supervised by master-level clinicians.

Trained counselors are available at all other times. Teen Lifeline is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology.

Community members can help prevent teen suicide by volunteering for community-based committees, such as One Gilbert, or attending a teen mental health �irst aid training session. Find information about mental health �irst aid at AZYP.org.

Parents are also encouraged to check the back of their teen’s school ID to see if the Teen Lifeline hotline number is listed.

If not, ask your school to participate in the free School ID Initiative by Teen Lifeline. Learn more at TeenLifeline.org.

- Dr. Honora Norton is a voluntee in various nonpro�it and faith-based organizations.

Letters

Scottsdale shows good judgement on signage issue

I

was one of 50+ people in attendance at the City of Scottsdale community outreach meeting on Feb. 12, at the Grayhawk Community Center.

The intent of this meeting was to provide information and solicit citizen concerns on text amendment 4-TA-2019.

The text amendment was proposed to the zoning ordinance to introduce freewayappropriate freestanding and building

signs for large mixed-use developments along Loop 101 between Hayden and Scottsdale roads.

City Planner Andrew Chi conducted the meeting and was well versed on the various aspects of the project. During the question and answer session, I requested a show of hands of those opposed to this ordinance.

Over 90 percent of attendees raised their hands in opposition. I then asked

Mr. Chi if he would inform the city staff of the overwhelming citizen opposition to the signage.

He recommended attendees complete comment cards for our voices to be heard. Most of the attendees completed cards for submission to the city manager.

City Council members Whitehead and Little�ield), two candidates for mayor (Mr. Little�ield and Mr. Ortega) and two

candidates for City Council (Tom Durham and myself) were in attendance.

The objections to this amendment were reported back to City Manager Jim Thompson quickly.

I am very pleased to report our voices have been heard and that the request for the text amendment has been shelved.

-Betty Janik

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

31

Classical Education. Revolutionary Schools.

6-12

CiceroPrep.org

Take a tour.

See the difference.

APPLY ONLINE

Kinder-5 th

ArchwayCicero.org

32

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Arts & Entertainment Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

Innings Festival offers baseball-centric fun

BY CHRISTOPHER BOAN Progress Staff Writer

A

lineup of baseball and rock music descends upon Tempe Town Lake for the third iteration of Innings Festival next weekend.

Slated for Saturday, Feb. 29, and Sunday, March 1, the Innings Festival features acts like Dave Matthews Band, Weezer, Portugal, The Man, Death Cab for Cutie, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and more.

Atlanta-based festival director Tim Sweetwood long envisioned an event that combined the hoopla of the Cactus League with the glitz and glamor of a music festival.

Sweetwood and C3 Presents set out to create the festival several years ago, assembling a roster of players and bands to take the stage at the first event in 2018.

Fast-forward three years and Sweetwood believes the festival has become a mainstay for Arizonans and baseball nuts.

DeeAn Gillespie and Peter Strub are the owners of The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art, located in Old Town in the Scottsdale Arts District. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

“We have a really good round of artists coming in, led by Dave Matthews and Weezer, to go with having even more player in-

volvement than we’ve had before,” Sweetwood said. “So, it kind of brings together the full vision of the festival.”

An avid baseball fan, Sweetwood said his team was surprised by the enthusiasm for Spring Training in Arizona.

That love inspired Sweetwood and his team to create a unique festival that incorporates the best elements of both pastimes.

The result is a convergence of the two, with batting cages and a virtual home run derby interwoven into the stages and incredible voltage that such festivals require.

“I realized how many hundreds of thousands of people come to town to watch this, and I thought one of the things missing was entertainment,” Sweetwood said.

“So, that’s kind of where the vision for the event came from, was, let’s give those fans that are coming to town some entertainment to go along with (Spring Training) and then local residents can come as well.”

Innings Fest is unlike other large music events in that the sets do not overlap.

see INNINGS page 34

Scottsdale teen embraces role of ‘Frankenstein’ author PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

S

he’s only 13 but Teagan Dinyes of Scottsdale has already piled up a lot of credits on her acting resume.

She’s appeared in 15 plays and musicals at various Valley theaters in such works as her favorites – “Lion King Jr,” “Scarlet Pimpernel,” Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” and “Cinderella.”

Next weekend, though, Teagan is taking on what may be her most challenging role yet – and one she thinks might be her favorite one so far.

The daughter of JC and Will Dinyes, Teagan will be appearing in “Frankenstein, An Original Musical” in one of the lead roles as Mary Shelley, who authored the classic horror story more than 200 years ago.

Teagan Dinyes, playing author Mary Shelley, meets the creature her imagination created when she wrote “Frankenstein” over 200 years ago. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

Teagan will take the stage at 7 p.m. Feb. 26-28, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 29, 7 p.m.

March 4-6 and 3 p.m. March 7 at The Fuse Box at State 48 Theatre Company, 943 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 202, Mesa. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at state48theatre.com/tickets.

She’s embraced the role to the point where she found her toughest challenge to be “getting the physicality right for some scenes.”

“For example, there is a tender moment where Mary expresses care for the creature and brushes his face with her hand.

That felt a little awkward at first,” Teagan explained.

For those who wonder how the author gets involved, State 48 Director Andrea K.

see FRANK page 34

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

33

Are you a Veteran or have trouble affording conventional dental implant fees??

Our main focus is helping the 400,000 veterans in Arizona.

DENTAL HEARTS IMPLANT CENTER WAS CREATED FOR YOU!

$1,200

Single Implant with Abutment and Crown

$4,000

4 - Implant Overdenture

CALL TODAY! 6 2 3 - 4 7 1 - 6 4 0 0 dentalhearts.org

Dental Hearts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dental implant clinic that was created to provide affordable dental implants to the underserved market in Arizona.

Jordan Byrd

arizona

Fine Art Expo

Meet artists working in 124 studios!

VISIT 7-DAYS A WEEK THROUGH MARCH 22 26540 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale, Arizona ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com, 480-837-7163 10-week Season Pass $10; Military/Seniors $8 Open Daily-Rain or Shine-10-6 John H. Burrow

Ken Borchardt

34

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

INNINGS ���� page 32

Bands take the stage at different times.

Such a feat allows festival-goers to take in all the musicians, without having to worry about splitting time between stages.

Sweetwood also gives fans the chance to meet athletes such as former San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy and Hall of Famers like Trevor Hoffman and Jim Thome. Former D-backs Luis Gonzalez and Miguel Montero will also take part.

“If you’re a baseball fan, there’s a possibility to touch these legends of baseball. And from a musical standpoint, we’re not forcing someone to buy a ticket to the whole weekend,” Sweetwood said.

Sweetwood said organizers try to choose artists who love baseball.

One such example is Isbell, who is a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, adding an extra element to the band’s set.

FRANK ���� page 32

McFeely uses two framing devices for the musical – Captain Walton’s letters to his sister Margaret – and Shelley writing the story and sharing it with friends and relatives at Lake Geneva in summer.

Even before auditioning for the show, Teagan – the only Scottsdale member of the large cast – had read the book.

“I have not watched the first Frankenstein movie as I know it bears little resemblance to the original story,” Teagan said.

Asked what she likes most about the stage, Teagan replied, “I could go on and on about this, but I think the main thing about actually performing is the adrenaline and the feeling that I’m doing something for the community in bringing stories to life.

“What I like best about acting in general is that no matter what is bothering me in my life, when I step onto the stage, I get to leave that behind because that is not part of my character’s life,” she added.

Her favorite actress is Emma Stone, “not only is she a very talented actress but [also] I relate to her because she has struggled with anxiety just as I do.”

Outside of rehearsals and dance classes, she likes to write music - mostly instrumentals “but occasionally songs with lyrics,” she said.

“Also, some friends and I have been working on an animated series we hope to begin releasing on YouTube this spring.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

If you go Innings Festival Where: Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe When: all day Feb. 29 and March 1 Tickets: start at $99.

Info: inningsfestival.com.

Lineup: Feb. 29: Dave Matthews Band, Portugal. The Man, Jason Isbell and the

“We try to see if they’re really into baseball, because if they are, then we can get them involved in different contests or competitions that are going on,” Sweetwood said. “So, that’s just an added feature of what’s going on.”

Sweetwood said this year’s fest, as in

I help with the writing and voiceovers. In spare moments, I am teaching myself to play the guitar and attempting to write a play,” Teagan added.

For now, she’s focused on her key role in a musical that McFeely wrote, choosing the story of the lumbering, stitchedtogether creature and its maker because “healthy, happy, transparent heroes and heroines rarely make for interesting character studies.”

“I have long been interested in the character of Victor Frankenstein with his hubris and sad charm,” McFeely explained, recalling how “as a child, I learned that Frankenstein was the creator of the creature, not the creature himself.”

She has “always had sympathy" for the nameless creature, rejected by his father/ creator over his appearance.

McFeely is not about to dismiss the fact that the monster, well, is a monster – albeit a complicated one.

“He learns to read and write and to discuss philosophy - but he is still willing to kill a child,” she explained. “He craves love and companionship but hates with an unfortunate focus.”

The play’s namesake is no angel, either, McFeely believes, noting: “Victor is a moral coward in so many ways.”

Although there was a musical version of the legendary monster novel that was produced in New York in 2007, the State 48 musical is an original written

by McFeely, who also wrote some of the music.

400 Unit, Dr. Dog, Whiskey Myers, ZZ Ward, Strand of Oaks, Boy Named Banjo; March 1: Death Cab for Cutie, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, O.A.R., The Struts, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Nikki Lane, Pedro the Lion, Wilderado MLB players: Ryan Dempster, Jake Peavy, Bret Saberhagen, Rick Sutcliffe, Luis Gonzalez, Trevor Hoffman, Jim Thome, Miguel Montero and Aaron Rowand.

years past, will only feature retired MLB players, given the time constraints and restrictions that current players face.

He hopes the who’s-who cast of retired players will motivate interested patrons, given the month-long ode to baseball that is the 15-team Cactus League.

The musical drives home McFeely’s interpretation of Shelley’s work: “Victor, who wants to leave his mark on the world by ending the pain of loss, the creature, who simply wants to be recognized, accepted – they both desire what we all desire but they both fail spectacularly in their pursuit of happiness.”

As for her spin on this classic, McFeely said, “The body count is a bit higher in our production than in the novel – actors love to die onstage – and some subplots and destinations were modified.”

Asked about the challenges in mounting production, McFeely said, “This production requires a ton of costume changes, furniture/set pieces being brought on and off stage and cast members standing ready to do our sweeping set rotations.”

“Our stage area is perfect for this large and mobile set, but our actors have to respect each other’s property and space, master doing quick changes in the dark with no elbow room, and remember to remain silent backstage only three feet away from the audience.”

“The structure of the story mandates 10 significant locations so we designed a set that is primarily comprised of three large rotating platforms that always remain onstage and several light pieces that can move quickly on and off the stage,” McFeely said, noting she’s added “plenty of thunder and lightning, candlelit laboratories, all-too-brief moments of gaiety out in the sunshine.”

Choreographer Halle Glazebrook “has

Above all, the greatest highlight for Sweetwood is watching festival-goers flock to the lakeside stages, savoring the work that his team has put forth.

Sweetwood is excited to see how the third installment of Innings Fest compares to previous iterations.

The reaction to previous years has been incredible, according to Sweetwood, giving him a sense of hope that this year’s event will live up to billing.

“You never know what the outcome’s going to be, or if people will really like it when, but this is one where people have taken to it and they’ve really liked it,” Sweetwood said. “And all of our offerings and different ticket types and experiences have definitely helped.

“I think that’s been our nicest pleasurepoint and enjoyment, is that people are very receptive to the programming and to what we’re putting together.”

been quite inventive with movement and dance choreography.”

The cast has been up to the challenge from day one of rehearsals, McFeely said, noting that Teagan is part of “a bright, passionate, experienced cast.”

“They are inquisitive and excited to bring a classic piece of literature to life,” she said, noting that even in an age of super monsters with souped-up CGI effects, the young thespians were fascinated with the two-century-old monster.

“I have had so many interesting philosophical discussions with my cast members in and out of rehearsal about the relative culpability of the Creature versus Victor Frankenstein,” McFeely said.

“We’ve also had the opportunity …to ask questions about moral failures, question how far good intentions mitigate bad choices, discuss the implications of certain relationships… These kids are fascinated by both Victor and his brilliant, nameless, abandoned monster.”

The costumes are relatively elaborate.

“Frank won’t be green,” she joked, “but he will look like someone dug him up a few days after he went into the ground.”

The rest of the cast will be wearing midGeorgian era fashions or late Regency era clothes since “we deal with two time periods and eagle-eyed audiences will notice the Regency-dressed writers and poets of the Lake Geneva summer intruding upon the characters of Frankenstein as Mary Shelley peoples her tale with those close to her,” McFeely said.

FOOD SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Food & Drink

Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

& DRINK

35

/ScottsdaleProgress

Stratta Lifestyle Kitchen will aim for good health

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

L

ocal chef Alex Stratta may be a James Beard Award-winning chef with two Michelin Stars and have a resume boasting experience at top-tier restaurants in Las Vegas and Arizona like Renoir at The Mirage and The Phoenician Resort, respectively.

But it’s his new restaurant, Stratta Lifestyle Kitchen, that he considers his most personal feat to date.

Slated to open mid-April, the restaurant embraces the necessary lifestyle change that helped Stratta not only lose more than 100 pounds but also overcome colon cancer.

“I call it Strata Lifestyle Kitchen because it’s the lifestyle change that needed to happen, not only the diet, but just about taking care of yourself,” said Stratta, a northern Scottsdale resident of four years.

While living in Las Vegas for 15 years,

James Beard Award-winning chef and northern Scottsdale resident Alex Stratta will open his new restaurant in mid-April in Scottsdale near Hayden Road and Via de Ventura. (Debby Wolvos)

Stratta maintained an unhealthy lifestyle.

In 2009, when his children were born, he was diagnosed with colon cancer.

“Luckily, I had it all removed very quickly,

but I was about almost 300 pounds at the time. I was just unhealthy, and I didn’t feel good about anything,” Stratta recalled. “So, I started by taking care of myself by starting

to curb all of my bad lifestyle habits.”

Located near Hayden Road and Via de Ventura, Stratta Lifestyle Kitchen is described as a “fast-casual healthy whole food dining” spot with a vibrant menu boasting natural and fresh ingredients.

The Mediterranean-focused restaurant’s menu is largely inspired by the foods Stratta himself ate to get his health back.

“The way I cook, which is inherently Mediterranean, is just a natural healthy way to eat,” Stratta said.

“It has a lot of benefits, so that kind of transmuted into a restaurant concept that I felt was very strong and very much to my heart and very relevant in the sense of people trying to find that magic bullet of a special diet.”

In short, the Mediterranean diet is a primarily plant-based plan that emphasizes healthy fats, like olive oil, as well as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and other

see STRATTA page 36

Francine will reflect the cuisine of owner’s mom

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

G

rowing up in the south of France, acclaimed restaurateur Laurent Halasz fondly and vividly recalls his mother Francine Halasz’s frequent trips to the market, her meticulous approach to crafting each meal and her delicate and impeccable table settings.

“The memories I have are of setting the table, which is so beautifully set with flowers and the white napkin and the nice plateware,” he said. “The art of welcoming and gathering people around the table are really fond memories.”

In April, Laurent will recreate those memories with the opening of Francine, a French Mediterranean restaurant inspired

Acclaimed restauranteur Laurent Halasz will open his most personal project to date, Francine, a restaurant named after and inspired by his mother, Francine Halasz. (Francine/Special of the Progress)

by none other than his mother.

“Everything on my mother’s table was fresh, seasonal, and full of flavor, and that is exactly what Francine will offer our guests,” Laurent said.

Located in the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square alongside other renowned restaurants such as Nobu and Toca Madera, Francine will boast the look, feel and tastes of Laurent’s childhood home.

Originally, Francine was going to be called Farmhouse, a Los Angeles-based farm-to-table restaurant of which Laurent is founder.

“I wanted something where you feel welcomed at someone’s table. That’s why I chose the name [of the restaurant] to be a name, to feel that you are in someone’s home,” explained Laurent, who is also founder of Fig & Olive.

Francine’s menu will boast Laurent’s new take on classic French Mediterranean cuisine.

Signature dishes include grilled octopus, zucchini terrine, salad nicoise, salmon carpaccio, spring pea ravioli, Grilled Mediterranean Branzino and Seared Duck a la

see FRANCINE page 36

36

FOOD & DRINK

STRATTA ���� page 35

legumes, nuts, herbs and spices.

Foods with animal proteins — preferably fish — are eaten in smaller quantities at least twice weekly.

Research shows that the Mediterranean diet is effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

For instance, a study published by JAMA Network Open in 2018 showed that nearly 26,000 women who followed the Mediterranean diet had 25 percent less risk of developing cardiovascular disease over 12 years.

Other benefits include reduced risk of stroke in people with diabetes or other risk factors for heart disease and weight loss, among others.

The Stratta menu is composed of six sections: shareable plates, grains, greens, “the goods” or protein, sauces and sweets.

“We’re trying to make it more customized to the guests,” Stratta said, describing the menu as “well-curated, thoughtful and healthy.”

The customizable menu allows patrons to mix and match the proteins and sauces in their grain- or greens-based dish.

“When you get your order of the greens or

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

the grains, we’re going to toss them lightly in very high-quality olive oil. And then you get to choose whatever sauce, and it’s up to you to see how much you want to put on there. Most of the caloric intake is going to probably be in that dressing,” Stratta said.

The selection of sauces allows patrons to choose their own flavor experience.

“It’s about how you want to carry the flavors of your dish,” Stratta said. “For example, you could have a bowl of romaine lettuce and you could put every one of these sauces on it and you’re going to get a different experience, whether it’s a spicy experience or a sweet or a tangy or sharp experience.”

“Harissa and pesto and pesto chimichurri look the same, but one transports you to Italy and the other one transports you to Mexico,” he said.

Stratta stresses, however, that all of the sauces are oil-based.

Prices range from $6.50 for sweets, like goat cheese panna cotta with berries, to $11.50 for a grains-based bowl with an added $7 to $11 for guests’ optional choice of protein, which include strip steak, salmon, mushrooms and more.

“They’re not huge portions,” Stratta said, “but they’re really nice portions of meat or

fish. We’re going to give you a nice 4-ounce portion of protein, which is essentially what is suggested is 4-ounces of whatever protein per meal.”

He said he’s serving high-end food for reasonable prices.

“I’m trying to pare down my experience to just the quality of the ingredients and the execution of the food and making it a very seamless, no-bells-and-whistles approach to having a great bowl of food or having a great plate of food,” he said. “I’ve taken away all those superfluous parts that make fine dining, fine dining.”

Stratta describes the restaurant as more fast-casual, one that fits people who live a more on-the-go lifestyle.

“Most people no longer have an extended amount of time to sit there and eat a full meal, especially for dinner – and definitely for lunch,” Stratta said.

Stratta had the idea for the restaurant for years but didn’t pull the trigger until October 2019.

The restaurant Stratta describes as “light, airy, and open” will replace The Melting Pot’s Scottsdale location, which closed after 22 years last September.

Stratta will participate in a dinner event June 28 called Too Many Cooks alongside

FRANCINE ���� page 35

Provencal.

“These dishes are very clean and full of flavor that I’m excited to serve,” Laurent said. “The [Zucchini Terrine] is a very elegant dish, perfect for the summer season in Scottsdale.”

And many of these dishes were inspired by Laurent’s mother, whose recipes were also published his 2015 cookbook entitled “Fig & Olive: The Cuisine of the French Riviera.”

“I’ve been blessed as a child; I grew up with a mother who went out of her way to market to pick the best vegetables of the season and come home and cook. I realized years after that she respected every ingredient’s flavor and the cooking of the fish to be perfect, with the perfect balance of herbs and olive oil and spice,” he said.

Laurent grew up in Mougins, the “birthplace of what is called the ‘cuisine of the son’ by a famous chef called Roger Vergé,” he said.

According to Laurent, Vergé self-revolutionized cuisine in southern France “to be centered around one vegetable and vegetable stock and the lighter cuisine.

French Mediterranean restaurant Francine opens late April at the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square, alongside Nobu, Toca Madera, and Ocean 44. (Francine/ Special of the Progress)

“The dishes were basically the cuisine of my mother that she loved herself,” he added.

Laurent will use only fresh, seasonal ingredients – as his mother did.

“When you go to the market in Cannes, you have all the produce that come from Provence, from Italy, from Spain, so you have a real abundance of incredible produce and you respect the season,” he said.

For lunch and afternoon hours, patrons can choose from a selection of salads, carpaccio, pizza, and informal and shareable dishes, as well.

Laurent described the Francine space as soft and welcoming, boasting beige and blue hues, “two colors of Provence and the south of France.”

The plant-filled 5,000 square-foot space will feature floor-to-ceiling windows,

other notable local chefs, including Chris Bianco, Charleen Badman, Matt Carter, Tracy Dempsey, Beau MacMillan and others.

The dinner, which features 16 local chefs and will take place at Mountain Shadows, is a tribute to Barbara Fenzl, the mentee of Julia Child and owner of Les Gourmettes Cooking School, and will benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation.

The Rhode Island-based foundation offers those who were previously incarcerated or homeless or struggled with substance abuse free culinary and life skills training through community-based organizations.

“I’ve worked with Barbara Fenzl for a long time. I did a lot of her classes when I first moved out here back in like ‘89 and ‘90. She invited me, and I’ve been doing them ever since, even when I was in Vegas,” Stratta said. “She’s a dear friend of mine, so anything I can do to help.”

More information will be announced at a later date.

“Everybody’s done her classes at least two or three times, everybody from Vincent [Guerithault] to Christopher [Gross]. It’s really a great honor to be part of it because she deserves every bit of it.”

Information: strattalifestylekitchen. com

unique and local artwork, a rustic fireplace, and a marble bar.

Plus, patrons will spot “a lot of personal objects on the shelves,” Laurent said, adding the intent is to have decor that’s reminiscent of home.

Laurent has chosen his executive chef but said he and his team would disclose the chef’s name at a later date. He did tease that the chef is an Arizona native.

“It’s going to be a great combination with me with the French flavors and his Mediterranean flavors that he’s good at,” Laurent said. “He’s a very nice fellow.”

Francine isn’t the only French transplant to Scottsdale; Laurent will make the move from Los Angeles to Scottsdale, too.

“The construction is well on its way and doing well,” he said of his soon-to-be Scottsdale home.

And following the opening of France in late April, Laurent said he plans to host cooking classes every three months.

He hopes to host the first class this summer.

“I’m really thrilled about this restaurant, and I love Scottsdale and this community.

It’s an amazing market as a restauranteur,” Laurent said.

FOOD & DRINK

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

What’s Cooking

BE DEBT FREE IN 24–48 MONTHS!

Progress Contributor

If you owe more than $10,000 in credit card or other debt, see how we can help.

This one-pan wonder takes little time to make

L

ast week the New York Times published a special edition of 24 go-to mouth-watering One Pan Wonder dishes.

It got me thinking about my all time favorite oneskillet gourmet dish, my Momma’s Chicken Scaloppine! This is the dish that put her famous restaurant in Lake Tahoe on the map and once you taste it, you’ll see why.

At that time, back in 1955, she was preparing this dish with veal, but we have found that slices of chicken breast pounded into tender medallions are as flavorful as the veal.

I’m so excited to share Momma’s Scaloppine Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium boneless chicken breasts 1 cup flour for dredging 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper ¾ cup Marsala wine ½ cup butter, cubed 1 cup sweet yellow onion, chopped fine ¼ cup green onions, sliced thin 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fine 4 cups white button mushrooms, sliced thin Salt and pepper as needed Uncle Ben’s White rice for serving with the Scaloppine Directions: In a pot, cook rice. (For more flavorful rice, add a chicken bouillon cube to boiling water.)

Wash chicken and pat dry. Remove fat. Cut each chicken breast into five or six slices. Place chicken pieces in a zip-lock bag. Gently pound slices to form medallions, about 2 inches in diameter.

with you because this is one of the gourmet dishes that you pay a lot of money for at Italian restaurants, and now you can make it at home anytime you want.

It really only takes about five minutes to make once you have all of your items prepped, which is an absolute must for this recipe because it will sauté up so quickly.

This was the first recipe we chose when creating our first cookbook, “Momma & Me & You,” and it was the first time Momma ever shared her recipe from D’Atri’s Italian Restaurant in Lake Tahoe. Buon appetito!

Dredge each piece in flour.

In a large sauté pan, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the chicken a few pieces at a time. Add a little salt and pepper to each piece. Do not overlap chicken. Brown each piece quickly on both sides, about 1 minute per side, making sure the heat is on high. When all pieces are browned, add Marsala.

Important: Use marsala from the wine department of the grocery store and not the marsala from the baking aisle.

Turn heat down to medium and simmer for about 30 seconds until wine has evaporated. Add butter, mushroom, yellow and green onions, parsley, salt and pepper. Do not cover. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve about five medallions per serving. Place chicken medallions over a bed of rice, scooping sauce from pan over chicken.

Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/jans-recipe/one-minute-kitchen/ chicken marsala

Call today: 1-866-696-2697

ACCREDITED BUSINESS ®

HEY VOTERS! I’m Phil the Ballot Did you know only registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic Presidential Preference Election on March 17th?

Let’s meet up at

B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y:

FOR VOICE INFO, CALL 602-506-1511

37

38

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Catholic Community Foundation ring Featu artin is M Curt OCUS of F ries t Minis

32nd Annual

Join Event Chairs

Jill & Brian O’Sullivan

on SATURDAY, APRIL 25th 2020 Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch

For ticket and sponsorship information, please visit ccfphx.org/crozier-gala or contact Chrissy Pate at 480.651.8806 or cpate@ccfphx.org

Best of North Valley is coming

of the

y e l l ht Va

Nor

B WHO’S the

E S T?

are in.

The votes oken... le have sp The peop y! orth Valle st of the N It’s the Be

April 2020!

Find out who the best businesses and people are in the areas of dining, medical, entertainment, education and professional services!

The Best of North Valley 2020 winners and Reader Recommended choices will be revealed in the April/May 2020 issue of North Valley Magazine and at NorthValleyMagazine.com

C lassifieds

CLASSIFIEDS SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Scottsdale Progress

1620 W. Fountainhead Parkway #219 • Tempe, AZ 85282 480.898.6465 class@scottsdale.org

Deadlines

Classified: Thursday at 10am Obituaries & Legals: Wednesday at 5pm

The Place “To Find” Everything You Need | Scottsdale.org

CLASSIFIEDS and LEGALS Employment General SW Testers Req. Bach or equiv. in CS/Info.

Syst. + coursework in IT Project Mngmt, Dbase Sys Tech & Info Syst Security. Job loc’n: Scottsdale, AZ & other unanticipated client loc’s across US. Re’loc possible. Mail resume to Julia W, Maxis Group, Inc., 8225 E. Del Camino Dr., Ste.100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258.

Deadline: Thursday at 10am for Sunday 480-898-6465 Email Your Ad: class@times publications.com

Scottsdale Progress.org

Business Opportunities

Cleaning Services

Landscape Maintenance Insured/Bonded Free Estimates

PROFESSIONAL, FULL-SERVICE RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE CLEANING

480-364-8054 | HOUSECLEANINGSERVICESAZ.COM TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING

DEEP CLEANING EXPERTS TOP-TO-BOTTOM, WALL-TO-WALL SAFE CLEANING PRODUCTS

PROVIDING SERVICE IN THE PHOENIX EAST VALLEY & SURROUNDING AREAS WE’RE PERFECT FOR: AFTER REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, MOVE IN/MOVE OUT

30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IS YOUR WARRANTY

3 HOURS 1 LADY $100

ALL Pro

T R E E

Cleaning Services

L L C

LANDSCAPING, TREES & MAINTENANCE

DEEP CLEANING AFTER 5 HOURS

Tree Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage • Bushes/Shrubs Yard Clean-up Commercial and Residential

$50

DISCOUNT ON THE NEXT HOURS

Home Improvement

PMB 435 • 2733 N. Power Rd. • Suite 102 • Mesa dennis@allprotrees.com

480-354-5802

Roofing

P D I

ROOF COATINGS One Stop Shop for all your flat and foam roofing supply needs • Elastomeric Coating • Roof Patch • Application Tools • Sealants • Emulsion • Caulk • Aluminum • Roof Membrane Family owned and operated since 1975 (480) 967-9407 w w w.pdiro o fcoatings.co m 3003 N. 73rd St., Suite 1 • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

OUR JOB BOARD HAS THE TALENT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR.

Extremely Rare Investment Opportunity

Service Directory

S E R V I C E

Prepare for Winter Season!

2 HOURS 2 LADIES $120

Misc Business Opportunities Medical marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility in North Dakota. This is a non-publicly traded company that grows and manufactures medical marijuana products for dispensaries. It is one of only two grow/manufacturing facilities allowed to operate in the state. Current owner is offering a portion of the business/real estate and will retain 50% ownership to maintain continuity.

Income/Expense information and projections are available to solid investors only.

Contact Wade M. Bachmeier, Landmark Real Estate Services, 2800 N. Washington St., Bismarck ND, 58503. Office: 701-222-1234.

Cell: 701-400-4251 or wade@landmarknd.us

39

FIND THE BEST TALENT. EASILY POST JOBS.

ROOFING: • New Roofs • Shake • Fl;at Roof • Foam Roof • Roof Coatings PAINTING: • Stucco Repair • Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair • Popcorn Removal CARPET & TILE DRIVEWAY SEAL COATINGS GARAGE FLOOR COATINGS

COMPETITIVE PRICING AND EXPOSURE More info: 480-898-6465 or email jobposting@evtrib.com

Most jobs also appear on Indeed.com

FREE ESTIMATES • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

480-519-1273

WILL BEAT ANY ESTIMATE!

$

602-938-7575

1000 OFF

when you show this ad

on qualifying complete roof replacements

J BS.EASTVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM

Let us show you the In-Ex Difference!

Roofing

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ROOF EVALUATION

NOW $1/SQ FT $89 SPECIAL EXTERIOR POWER WASH WASH & PAINT

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

The Most Detailed Roofer in the State

TK

Serving The Valley Since 1996

inexroofing.com

®

Carpet, Tile-Grout, Air Duct Cleaning, & House Cleaning

Serving Scottsdale Residential

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pnponecarecleaning.com

Call Today/Clean Today

602.550.7732

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time!

15-Year Workmanship Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems

www.timklineroofing.com

480-357-2463

FREE Estim a and written te proposal

R.O.C. #156979 K-42 • Licensed, Bonded and Insured

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 269218

Your newspaper.

Your community.

Your planet.

Please recycle me.

40

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | FEBRUARY 23, 2020

ARIZONA’S LEADER IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE SPECIALIZING IN SCOTTSDALE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS

SILVERLEAF 6 Bedroom | 7 Bath | 10,975 Sqft | Offered at $7,750,000

PRADO ESTATES 6 Bedroom | 7.5 Bath | 8,561 Sqft | Offered at $4,495,000

LOS GATOS 5 Bedroom | 8 Bath | 7,819 Sqft | Offered at $3,500,000

PARADISE VALLEY 5 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 4,853 Sqft | Offered at $2,800,000

DESERT HIGHLANDS 5 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 7,157 Sqft | Offered at $2,395,000

VIA LINDA CORRIDOR 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 6,770 Sqft | Offered at $1,999,000

ANDREW BLOOM Senior Partner REALTOR® Andrew@BVOLuxury.com

BABS BLOOM

AUSTIN BLOOM

Director of Marketing Director of Client Care Barbara@BVOLuxury.com

REALTOR®

Director of Expansion Austin@BVOLuxury.com

VOTED BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY

(480) 400-1985 | www.BVOLuxuryGroup.com