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NEWS .................................. 14 Will Phoenix scofﬂaws dump trash in Scottsdale?

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As temperatures rise, pools become loaded guns BY JIM WALSH Progress Staff Writer

s temperatures begin to soar, drowning prevention advocates are warning that the backyard swimming pool poses about the same threat to toddlers as a loaded gun. But the pool can also become a deadly weapon for adults, as demonstrated annually by a chronic toll of avoidable deaths. Far fewer children are drowning in Arizona

than 30 years ago — when the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona formed to spearhead safety campaigns. Nevertheless, the prevention advocates say their goal of zero drownings remains largely unrealized — even if Scottsdale hit this elusive target last year. In a society full of distractions, they warn, complacency remains a chronic problem. Statistics show a regular pattern of children and adults perishing throughout the East Valley and across the state each year, their

deaths changing the lives of grieving relatives and even first responders forever. Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe recorded 18 fatal drownings last year in 63 waterrelated incidents, according to the Children’s Safety Zone website. Phoenix recorded another 11 deaths in 56 water-related incidents. In 2017, the same East Valley cities recorded 17 fatal drownings in 49 water-related incidents. Phoenix had 14 fatal drownings in

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BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

former Scottsdale city councilman has filed a campaign finance complaint that could impact the upcoming $319-million bond election and the 2020 council race. The complaint by David Smith is tangentially tied to a previous one filed in September 2018 against NoDDC, a community group supporting Proposition 420 last year. City Attorney Bruce Washburn ultimately found that NoDDC failed to register as a political action committee (PAC) with the city and levied a $5,000 fine against the group. The new complaint alleges a number of campaign finance violations by NoDDC and its PAC. The complaint also names potential 2020 City Council candidate Jason Alexander as

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Couple sue city for $1 million in sewage back-up 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 Colleen Sparks | 480-898-5638 | csparks@scottsdale.org Photographers Kimberly Carrillo | KCarrillo@scottsdale.org Pablo Robles | Probles@scottsdale.org Design Veronica Thurman | vthurman@scottsdale.org 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.

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he City of Scottsdale remains locked in litigation with two prominent Valley advertising executives who are suing the city after backed-up sewage damaged their Paradise Valley home in 2017. In a lawsuit, Tim and Mirja Riester, principals at the Phoenix-based Riester advertising firm, claim the city is responsible for damages after sewage flooded their home in July 2017. The lawsuit also names the Town of Paradise Valley, which has a contract with Scottsdale to maintain part of the town’s sewer system. In a notice of claim sent to the City of Scottsdale in late 2017, the Riesters asked for $619,518 in damages, including $360,000 to account for a perceived 20 percent home value devaluation that could result from disclosing the sewage issue to potential future homebuyers. The home, which has six bathrooms, was most recently valued at over $2.4 million on Zillow, an online home marketplace. A City Council memo prepared by city staff stated the family is now asking for over $1 million in damages — well beyond what the city appears willing to pay. On May 21, Council approved making an offer of judgement for $50,000. “A recent mediation with the Riesters was unsuccessful as the City denies liability and further believes that the Riesters have an unrealistic picture of what their true legal damages are,” reads the memo. The offer is not an admission of liability by the city but rather a legal tactic that could require the Riesters to cover some of the city’s litigation costs, depending on the outcome of the lawsuit. Under Arizona law, if the Riesters reject the offer of judgment and fail to obtain a more favorable decision from the court, they could be required to pay the city’s expert witness fees and other costs. Court documents show the Riesters and the City disagree over who is at fault, with the City pointing the finger at the home builder, plumbing contractors and oth-

Paradise Valley residents Tim and Mirja Riester are suing the City of Scottsdale for damages related to a 2017 sewer backup that damaged their home. (Google Maps)

ers who participated in construction and maintenance of the home. According to the lawsuit, the home flooded with sewage at 1 a.m. on July 30, 2017, and again on July 31, 2017, after a manhole in front of the home “popped its lid and poured raw sewage onto the Riesters’ property and into their home for many hours.” City Wastewater Collections Lead Bill Wilson told Tim Riester the problem was caused by a malfunction with the rain guard in the manhole in front of the house, according to the lawsuit. In its own court filings, the City acknowledged that Wilson spoke to Riester on July 31, 2017 but does not make any statement about the contents of that conversation. City officials did not respond to a request for comment for this story. The initial notice of claim includes a number of invoices and receipts for costs the Riesters claim resulted from the flooding, including over $205,000 for home restoration such as removing tile and wood flooring, replacing drywall and sanitizing the home’s concrete slab. A Google Maps image of the property from May 2018 shows extensive construction on the property. The invoice from Bedbrock Developers, a luxury home contractor, also states the family was told to vacate the home during restoration for safety purposes. The costs sent to the city include $35,000 for a five-month home rental.

The Riesters claim in the lawsuit that Paradise Valley and Scottsdale are guilty of negligence for failing to maintain the sewer properly. The city argued that it performed all necessary maintenance of the sewer system and does not owe any duty to the Riesters under its agreement with the Town of Paradise Valley, according to court filings. The City tells a different story. It claimed outside parties not named in the lawsuit are liable. The City claims the that Atlas Development Co., a contractor hired by the Riesters after a previous backup in 2013, improperly installed a backwater valve, which resulted in the July 2017 backup. The City also argued that home is located below the sewer grade, making it prone to flooding. It blamed unknown architects and site engineers for potentially creating faulty site plans and home builder Swedin Enterprises for failing to properly construct the residence. Swedin Enterprises is no longer active, according to the Arizona Corporation Commission. The city also blamed on Riggs Plumbing, the original plumbing contractor, for failing to properly install the sewer system. The litigation is ongoing and it is unclear how the Riesters will respond to the city’s offer. An attorney for the Riesters did not respond to a request for comment.

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2017 in 55 water-related incidents. The number of adults drowning was higher or equal to the number of children in all East Valley cities as well as Phoenix. The adult drowning problem is far different than the classic case of a toddler tragically going under in the pool. Drowning prevention advocates urge adults to swim with another person, to not over-estimate their prowess in the pool and to limit the use of alcohol and other impairing substances around water. They say physical emergencies can inflate the numbers, such as a victim suffering a heart attack or stroke. Because of cooler than normal temperatures, some prevention advocates believe the summer pool season has been off to a slow start. So far this year, two adults have drowned in Mesa, one adult has drowned in Chandler, one adult has drowned in Gilbert, four adults have drowned in Phoenix and no one has drowned in Tempe or Scottsdale, according to Drowning Prevention Coalition. “It comes down to supervision with the pediatrics. The only reason they are drowning is because we are not watching them’’ as they plunge below the water, said coalition President Melissa Sutton. “I think it’s just mindfulness. If they choose to be a pool owner, there is a higher level of responsibility. It’s like being a gun owner,’’ Sutton said. Sutton and other drowning prevention advocates strongly support the use of barriers, generally fences around pools that

Scottsdale Fire Department spokeswoman Lori Schmidt says pool vigilance is a full-time duty.

are required by most Maricopa County cities, although there are exemptions that allow pool covers and other devices instead. Although the Gilbert Fire Department has an extensive water safety program, Gilbert is one of the few towns and cities in the state that only require a fence around a yard, rather than a fence around the pool. While nothing replaces the value of supervision with undivided attention, barriers create an important cushion to protect against a momentary lapse that could cost a child’s life, Sutton said. “In almost every case we review, if there was a pool fence, the child would be alive today,’’ said Sutton, who sits on a Maricopa County child fatality review board.

She said drownings in Arizona have dropped significantly in the past 30 years, from 64.8 per 100,000 residents in 1988 to 8.4 in 2015 and 4.4 in 2017. A July 2018 report by the state Department of Health Services said Arizona ranked first in drownings nationally for preschoolers in the mid-1980s, but now ranks fourth. Unusually long summers and about 300,000 residential pools statewide combine to create the threat. The 2018 state Child Fatality Review report found that 35 children drowned in 2017, with the highest risk to children 1-4 years old. Twice as many males drowned as females. The report recommended parent-child swim classes as early as 3 months old, alert parental supervision and barriers. With the chronic problem continuing to linger, prevention advocates are focusing on the quality of supervision and overcoming complacency as residents hear the same message decade after decade. A new wave of residents and parents also need to be educated about drowning prevention. Lori Schmidt, a spokeswoman for the Scottsdale Fire Department, said she’s gratified about Scottsdale’s year without a drowning. But Schmidt she knows such achievements can vanish in only a few heartbreaking seconds. The coalition reported that Scottsdale has had two pediatric water incidents so far this year though neither was fatal. “It’s a lot of work and a lot of vigilance. I don’t know if there is a magic bullet to keep it from happening,’’ Schmidt said. She added that Scottsdale preaches the

same message as other cities about undivided supervision and layers of safety through pool barriers. Schmidt, a past coalition president, said she sometimes hears disturbing comments from children about the lack of adequate supervision when she conducts pool safety classes in Scottsdale schools for kindergarten and first-grade students, about 5 to 7 years old. “Every time I go to a classroom, I will have a kid say, ‘I know how to swim so my parents don’t watch me,’’’ she said. “The kids are telling me their parents are not watching their child in the pool.’’ She said this point of view is not correct because there are swimming mishaps all the time and even good swimmers encounter accidents that can prove fatal. Schmidt said another student told her that her parent watches her from inside the house through a window — a dangerous and ineffective practice. Authorities recommend that parents either be inside the pool with children 5 or younger or within easy touching distance, she said. At a minimum, an alert parent has to be poolside and not staring at cell phone or grilling hamburgers. At any pool party, there needs to be a sober adult who is a capable swimmer watching out for other swimmers, Schmidt said. “It’s a major issue, all the distractions,’’ said Michele Long, the Mesa Fire Department’s safety coordinator. “Everyone thinks they are watching their kids but life happens. I think people don’t understand

see DROWNINGS page 12

Pediatricians prescribe swim lessons for babies BY COLLEEN SPARKS Progress Staff Writer

Chandler pediatrician and other Valley doctors are writing unusual prescriptions that do not have to do with medicine but could save babies and children’s lives. Dr. Judy Pendleton, owner of Pendleton Pediatrics at 1445 W. Chandler Blvd., is among about 20 to 25 doctors in the Valley giving parents prescriptions urging them to enroll their babies in swimming lessons. Lana Whitehead, one of the originators and the president of SWIMkids USA, a swimming lessons business in Mesa, is thrilled doctors are educating parents about swim safety for their little ones. Whitehead is president of the national Water Smart Babies program, through which pediatricians write prescriptions

for babies to get swim lessons. The program also teaches parents about safety measures including fencing around pools, the need for adult supervision of kids around water and CPR classes. Pendleton and other doctors around the country give parents paper prescriptions to stress the importance of swim lessons. She said since 2014 she has been writing the water safety prescriptions starting when babies come for their 6-month-old check-up and then again when they are 9 months old. Pendleton said babies physically could start swimming lessons at 6 months because their neck is strong enough and because they are regulated with sleep and developmentally. “I think pediatricians are all about pre-

see SWIM page 8

Lana Whitehead, president of the national Water Smart Babies program, routinely teaches infants how to swim. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer)

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City to consider garage expansion study BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

he City of Scottsdale could soon begin considering expansion of two city-owned garages to alleviate parking issues downtown. On June 11, the City Council will consider approving a study that would look at adding additional levels to the city’s garages on the northwest corner of 2nd Street and Brown Avenue and just west of Scottsdale Road between 3rd and 5th Avenues . The study would cost $81,100 and be paid with money from the in-lieu parking fee program, which dates back to the 1980s and allows owners of qualified downtown properties that do not meet city parking requirements to pay a fee instead. That fund had a balance of $311,341.22 as of Feb. 28.

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ventative medicine,” Pendleton said. “If you intervene early you can spare a lot of problems, illnesses. We stress safety and early intervention with reading and water safety. We’re all about stopping something before it becomes a problem and promoting healthy habits. It’s definitely a perfect setting: a pediatrician’s office.” She said when the babies return for a check-up at 9 months, she asks the parents if their young sons or daughters are enrolled in swim lessons. Pendleton asks them again about it when the kids are older, too. “When something happens in the news it makes them more aware and vigilant,” she said. Pendleton said by the nine-month-old appointment most of the parents who visit her practice have enrolled their baby in swim classes. Whitehead is considered a pioneer in the swim-float-swim technique aimed at helping people stay safer in the water. Children kick in the water while in a prone position for several seconds and then rotate onto their back, where they can rest and breathe. They can keep repeating that technique until they arrive safely at the side of a pool or the shore of a lake or ocean. Whitehead is passionate about saving lives by teaching vital water survival skills to babies, children and adults in a nurturing environment. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its drowning prevention

“We are putting (those funds) back into expanding the parking inventory downtown and that is intended use of the fees,” said Scottsdale Public Works Executive Director Dan Worth. Worth said the city expects to build additional parking with funds from the bond package that will go before voters in November or the sale of city-owned land to the MacDonald Development Corp. for the Museum Square project. In 2018, MacDonald agreed to pay the city around $28 million for land adjacent to Museum of the West. That sale is contingent upon the city’s approval of a rezoning request and a development agreement. “We have potential funding and needs identified, so we are trying to find locations that make most sense from a finan-

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guidelines and now recommends to pediatricians around the country that youths start swim lessons when they are a year old. “There are many, many people working on this,” Whitehead said. “We all work together on drowning prevention. A lot of people have been concerned about this for a long time. Drowning is so unnecessary. A perfectly healthy; beautiful child within minutes their lives are ruined or they’re dead.” SWIMkids USA provides free Water Smart Infants classes for babies 6 months old to age 2 (accompanied by a parent) and free CPR classes. “We are teaching these people what they can do in the water and hopefully (will) save lives,” Whitehead said. “We teach them about supervision.” She said a parent or supervisor should always be within arm’s length of a child that is in the water, even if the child has taken swim lessons. Arizona ranked second highest in total media reported deadly drownings among children ages 15 and younger in pools and spas in 2017, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely campaign in conjunction with the USA Swimming Foundation. In 2017, 25 deadly child drownings of youths ages 15 and under in pools and spas in Arizona were reported. In 2016, there were 24 media reported children ages 15 and under who drowned and died in pools and spas in Arizona, the campaign and foundation reported. Florida reported 51 kids under 15

On June 11, the City Council will consider approving a feasibility study to look at the possibility of expanding two city-owned parking garages downtown, including the garage just west of Scottsdale Road between 3rd and 5th Avenues. (Special for the Progress)

drowned in pools and spas in 2017. People can find recommended swimming pools to enroll their children for swim lessons on the Water Smart Babies Program website. These swim schools are ones that conform to county standards, including having lifeguards on duty, Whitehead said. She has written several books about teaching babies and children to swim and how movement helps babies and children learn. A grandmother of six and parent of three sons, Whitehead said she was asked by Kim Burgess, founder and previous executive director of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, to write a position paper on how she runs a nurturing swim program. Burgess helped her write it, explaining how doctors could help with the drowning prevention efforts. The paper led to the formation of the Water Smart Babies program. The Florida Pediatric Society adopted the program and Florida doctors also offer water safety education to parents when their babies come for visits. Some mothers of young children who also work at SWIMkids USA said it is important for youths to learn to swim early on. Melina Pena, of Chandler, who works at SWIMkids USA’s front desk, has taken her children for swim lessons at the Mesa swim school. She said three out of her four children liked the water, but her youngest, Brycen, 2, did not enjoy the water initially. Her other children, Ruthy, also 2; and Elijah,

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well as Mike Norton, who currently cochairs the “For the Best Scottsdale” PAC that is supporting passage of the bond package in November. Alexander and Norton are both listed as directors of the now inactive NoDDC nonprofit, according to Arizona Corporation Commission records. Alexander is also chairman of the NoDDC PAC and was the chairman of the now-disbanded No DDC PAC, which is also named in the complaint. Rebecca Holmes, treasurer of NoDDC PAC, is also named in the complaint. Smith, who said he is not planning another run for public office, explained he was concerned after what he saw as irregularities in campaign finance reports filed by NoDDC PAC in December 2018 — backdated to March 7, 2018 — and January 2019. “I took seriously the accountability I had to individuals who donated to my campaigns and I believe others should exhibit that same sense of accountability,” Smith said. The first filing did not set off alarm bells for Smith but the second filing did. “The NoDDC PAC 2018 fourth Quarter Campaign Finance Report filed Jan. 14, 2019 was the first indication of questionable expenditures charged against NoDDC PAC, particularly since most of the charged expenses postdated the Nov. 6, 2018, election and had escalated to almost 80 percent of total contributions in the election cycle,” Smith said. That prompted Smith to file public records requests with the city, consult with his attorney and ultimately file the complaint. Among his allegations is that contributions made to the original NoDDC PAC may have made their way into Norton or Alexander’s personal bank accounts during a period in which the PAC was dormant from late 2016 through early 2018. The complaint also alleges that the second NoDDC PAC still has not report-

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the level of supervision.’’ Gilbert Deputy Chief Mark Justus recommends barriers — even if they are not required by his town — and an adult performing the same functions of a lifeguard at a public pool. He said the pool supervisor acts like a designated driver. “The reason they drown is because we don’t have eyes on them when they go under the water,’’ he said.

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ed all campaign contributions and that funds and contributions may have been transferred between the nonprofit and the PAC without proper documentation. Smith also expressed concern that donations were used long after the election for expenses likely unforeseen by donors, such as legal costs stemming from the 2018 complaint. Smith said he felt those donors were “innocent pawns who needed someone to protect their interests.” Alexander had made public statements in the past indicating he paid the $5,000 fine personally. However, the PAC’s 2018 fourth quarter filing lists the $5,000 campaign fine as well as $2,122 in associated legal fees as a PAC expense. “Probably none of these donors knew their contributions were being used, primarily, to pay legal fees and fines incurred because of campaign finance violations,” Smith said. “Nor would they have suspected their contributions were paying for a myriad of expenses long after the election was over,” he added. “Maybe they would argue they didn’t care, but that’s not the point.” Neither Norton nor Alexander put much stock in the complaint. Norton called the events alleged in

the complaint “a complicated series of events which may or may not have culminated in a violation of some sort.” But he said nothing in the complaint implicates him in wrongdoing. “What both (Smith and his attorney) cautiously avoid discussing, however, is any nexus between the various allegations and either me or any entity I helped manage or control,” Norton said. “The reason they ignore those discussions is that I’m quite certain they realize that I was uninvolved in the various alleged events.” Alexander used stronger language, dismissing the complaint as harassment and characterizing Smith as bitter due to his loss in the 2018 election. “This is what happens when grassroots activists threaten the establishment,” Alexander said, adding: “We voted out Smith, stopped (Councilwoman) Virginia Korte. Now they are attacking me with lawyers, twisting campaign finance laws to silence us. We beat them at the polls, and they are trying to destroy us with lawsuits.” Alexander said City Attorney Bruce Washburn already had access to all NoDDC financial records stemming from the previous settled complaint. “I have detailed records of all our spending since the election, which I

Justus said barriers can “create a false sense of security,’’ if someone were to mistakenly think they take the place of supervision since children can be remarkably creative in overcoming obstacles to a pool. But Justus agreed that barriers also form an important additional layer of protection that can eliminate a tragedy. “I’m for any barrier because seconds count,’’ Justus said. “The barrier is for when supervision breaks down.’’

Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale all require that pools be enclosed. A state law also requires pool fences, but Schmidt said advocates believed it had too many loopholes, so cities passed laws of their own. The laws are outlined on preventdrownings.org. In the summer, children tend to drown from a lack of supervision and are found wearing their bathing suit, Schmidt said. Barriers become even more important in the winter, when children are found in

will share with the City Clerk,” Alexander said. “NoDDC continues to work for Scottsdale residents on a shoestring budget, thanks to the generosity of our many small donors. Smith and Korte are trying to take every dime, and are coming after my personal finances to punish me.” Neither Alexander nor Norton plan to step back from the public eye in light of the complaint. “This is making me more motivated than ever to run for City Council,” Alexander said. “I’m going to bring the voice of the residents back to City Hall.” Norton said the complaint will not impact his support for the bond or his involvement with the “For the Best Scottsdale” PAC. He said he is cooperating with the city to resolve the matter. In his official response to the city, Norton requested financial sanctions be imposed on Smith and his attorney for what he characterized as a frivolous complaint. The bond PAC also appears to be solidly behind Norton. Jason Rose, speaking on behalf of the “For The Best Scottsdale: Vote Yes on Questions 1, 2 & 3” PAC, said “Mike and his fellow co-chairperson, Paula Sturgeon, have been doing a superior job on and for the campaign” and the complaint does not affect his confidence in Norton. Though Rose has resisted calls by some to remove Norton from the cochair position, he has named several new co-chairs to share duties with Norton and fellow co-chair Paula Sturgeon, including community activists Andrea Alley and Dana Close as well as Scottsdale Charros Executive Director Dennis Robbins. Smith, for his part, said he hopes the complaints “will be a wake-up call to future candidates and political action committees to be sure their actions are in full compliance with Arizona election laws.” City Clerk Carolyn Jagger has received official responses from both Alexander and Norton. She said there is not a timeline for her decision whether or not to refer the complaint to the City Attorney. pools wearing their usual clothes and no one is paying attention. Battalion Chief Jeff West, a Chandler Fire Department spokesman, said a near tragedy occurred when a 12-year-old boy pulled a 6-year-old from the bottom of a pool. She has recovered. “I think this shows that none of us are immune to this happening,’’ West said. “As parents and pool watchers, we are never going to catch everything, but we need to be there and to be diligent.’’

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Gas facility may make money for the city BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

he City of Scottsdale and other partners in the Valley recently celebrated the opening of a new natural gas facility at a Valley wastewater plant that could earn the cities money while benefiting the environment at the same time. Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa and Tempe are all members of the sub-regional operating group, or SROG, that owns the 91st Ave Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tolleson that cleans wastewater for reuse. That water is used for a variety of purposes, including irrigating golf courses and cooling the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant. The SROG cities partnered with Ameresco, a Massachusetts-based energy company, to convert the methane gas produced as a byproduct of the water treatment process into usable natural gas, or RNG. The plant is the largest of its kind in the U.S., according to Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. The Ameresco RNG plant, which had its ribbon cutting in April, could provide between over $1 million in annual revenue for the SROG cities, said Phoenix Deputy Water Services Director Patty Kennedy. The City of Phoenix operates the jointlyowned facility. The plant has environmental benefits as well. Kennedy said that treating wastewater for reuse results in byproducts, including bio-solids and methane gas.

Kennedy said the cities explored a number of ways to use the methane byproduct, including using it for energy on site, but ultimately opted to partner with Ameresco, a private company, because of the low risk the proposal posed for the partner cities. Essentially, the cities are just selling the raw methane gas to Ameresco, which also paid all capital costs to construct the RNG facility at the 91st Ave Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kennedy said. The company is then responsible for refining that gas to commercial standards at which point it will be put into Kinder Morgan natural gas pipeline network. Marking the opening of the new plant are, from left, Scottsdale Water Director Brian Biesemeyer; Tempe Public Works Kennedy anticipated the plant Director–Water Utilities Holly Rosenthal; Ameresco Senior Project Developer Jim Bier; Scottsdale Councilwoman will produce over 600,000 mmbSolange Whitehead; Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego; Phoenix Councilman Michael Nowakowski; RNG Coalition CEO tu of methane annually. That raw and Executive Director Johannes Escudero; and Phoenix Water Services Director Kathryn Sorensen shown cutting the methane is currently selling at ribbon during an April 25 ceremony at the new Ameresco natural gas plant. (City of Phoenix) about $1 per mmbtu, equating to Speaking on the environmental affects According to an article published by Ari$600,000 for the cities. zona Municipal Water Users Association, of the new plant, Kennedy referred to it as The agreement with Ameresco also the bio-solids are typically recycled to cre- the “third leg” of the stool that already in- includes a clause that provides for the ate fertilizer for non-food crops like alfalfa. cluded treating wastewater and reusing SROG cities to receive additional royalties Previously, however, the methane pro- the bio-solid byproducts of the treatment if Ameresco reaches a certain amount in duced at the plant was burned off using process. sales. Kennedy said the cities will keep the flares, which adds carbon dioxide to the “We estimated that we will also see some flares on site as a backup to use if the royalties, because there is a good market atmosphere. According to Ameresco, the new plant will Ameresco plant goes temporarily offline. for natural gas,” Kennedy said. The new plant should also prove to be a result in the equivalent of over 44,000 metKennedy said those royalties could boost financial boon for the cities involved. ric tons of carbon dioxide saved per year. the cities’ take to around $1.2 million.

Scottsdale wary of illegal dumping in�lux from Phoenix BY KAYLA RUTLEDGE Progress Staff Writer

hoenix’s crackdown on illegal dumping has put Scottsdale officials on the alert for scofflaws who decide to drop their rubbish across the cities’ border. Because Phoenix is cracking down on illegal dumping, Scottsdale officials have said an increase in misplaced trashed could be expected in areas bordering Phoenix. “It’s a logical assumption to think people that dump trash will come to Scottsdale because we don’t have as much magnification,” said Manuel Castillo, solid waste customer service and outreach manager in Scottsdale. “I’m sure it’s happening now, but it’s

not a huge problem. But if it becomes a huge problem I’m sure we’ll move in the direction of more cameras,” Castillo added. Phoenix officials have boosted efforts to bust dumpers through camera surveillance of the area’s blind spots. Though the city has utilized cameras for the last three years to catch illegal dumping in the act, an increased number of cameras and updated technology is allowing officials to catch illegal activity in the act. Phoenix officials placed throughout the city 32 mobile cameras that can clearly identify license plates and faceseven at night. Those caught in the act of dumping

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Phoenix Deputy Public Works Director Jesse Duarte said his department is trying to stop illegal dumping, but that effort could prompt scofflaws to motor over to Scottsdale. (Kayla Rutledge/Progress Staff Writer)

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cial standpoint and from an operations standpoint,” Worth said. Worth said initial assessments suggests the projects are feasible. The study will also provide the city with cost estimates for expansion. Worth said adding a single floor to an existing parking garage will likely cost $3 million to $4 million. Referring to the feasibility study, he said, “This is (a) small down payment but a necessary step.” The need for more parking downtown has long been the subject of debate in Scottsdale dating back to at least 2015 when a parking study commissioned by the city found the area had enough overall to meet demand but concluded some parking was not located near major attractions.

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trash or large items in undesignated locations can face up to $2,500 in fines, which Deputy Public Works Director Jesse Duarte said the department is pushing for in nearly all cases of dumping. “When we find them, no matter how big or how small the pile is, we make sure we stress the maximum on that fine because we don’t want them to do this,” said Durate. The cameras are moved to different locations based on citizen reports every 60 to 90 days. Scottsdale currently gives dumpers a 30 day grace period to clean up trash before taking the case to court. Currently, Castillo said, a majority of illegally dumped waste in Scottsdale comes from landscapers or contractors with scraps from remodeled homes. Dumping by residents — who pay for city services — is a rarity, Castillo noted, as bulk trash pick-ups occur on a more regular basis than in Phoenix. Currently Scottsdale picks up bulk trash items monthly. As part of their fee residents may also take 2,000 pounds of trash to the Salt River Landfill a week. Though pickup is frequent, Scottsdale also utilizes a small task force to keep the city’s streets and alleys clear of illegal debris. “We have five reps out there every day and their job is not to cite people, they’re not code enforcement, their job is to educate and investigate. They will get code enforcement and [the police department] involved if they need to,” Castillo said.

The debate over parking has only intensified in recent years as the Museum Square project next to Scottsdale’s Museum of the West has taken shape. The project — which will include apartments, condos, a hotel and restaurant — has drawn the ire of nearby gallery owners who believe it will further cannibalize what they see as an already over-taxed public parking supply in the area. The study does not address those concerns — at least according to one gallery owner. “It’s useless to us,” said Bob Pejman, owner of Pejman Gallery. Pejman said he would prefer to see the city invest in building a parking garage on a city-owned lot at 1st Avenue between Marshall Way and Scottsdale Road. That is closer to the Arts District than the garages involved in the study — especially if Museum Square land sale proceeds are

As the war on trash continues, residents in some of the Valley’s oldest and most populated areas can expect increased efforts to curb illegal dumping. Since a camera has been set up in an alley off South Mountain Avenue and Third Street, less than 10 miles from a Phoenix dumping site, multiple incidents have already been recorded and legally pursued. A Prius loaded to the brim with trash, a couch and a rug was tracked by the surveillance equipment. The three individuals involved with the dumping are now being taken to court by the city. In a separate incident, a man was filmed bending and blackening out the “no dumping” sign warning of the potential fines for dumping before he ditched his trash. Once the man noticed he was being filmed, he threw a rock at the camera. His face was shot in such clarity officials were able to track the man down. He is now also being taken to court. “People are just lazy. They have a lot of alternatives to do this but it seems instead of taking this down and dumping it for free, they’re going to get hit with a $2,500 fine for just dropping it here,” said Duarte. The $2,500 fee, Duarte said, pays for costs to the department to pull a cleaning crew together, pay for transportation expenses and file the paperwork recording the incident. Before the city utilized cameras, the only dumpers that could be prosecuted were those that left bags and boxes labeled with their direct address. “We’ve had illegal dumping for many

used to fund construction. Legacy Gallery owner Jinger Richardson first brought up the idea to build a garage at that location, and Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp asked city staff to look into the feasibility of adding two levels of above-ground parking at that location. Worth said the proposed study is not a response to specific complaints from the gallery owners, but rather a response to an overall need for parking downtown. Worth said the two existing garage sites were selected to study because they appear to make the most sense for the city. “These two are existing garages and provide the best opportunity from a cost efficiency and operational standpoint,” Worth said. Worth said it is cheaper to add levels to existing garages versus building new garages on top of existing surface lot parking. years but what we’re trying to do is catch people in the act, and we’re catching people more and more. We couldn’t catch anybody before because we couldn’t identify where it came from,” said Duarte. “But now, with the technology we have with our camera systems it's making it a lot easier for us.”

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Scottsdale icon Guidon Books to close BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

fter 55 years in Scottsdale, Guidon Books will shut its doors at its third — and possibly final — location in the Scottsdale Airpark at the end of this month. It was a decision that brought co-owner Shelly Dudley to tears. “It was their legacy, their love,” she said of her parents, Ruth and Aaron Cohen who originally owned the shop. “I hate giving it up, but I’m getting old enough to know that I don’t want to do this for six days a week. I have a whole other life with Gordon that we want to do some traveling, do more family research. So, it’s hard.” For decades, Guidon Books was more than a store with a virtually endless supply of Civil War and Western Americana books. It was a hub where lifelong relationships were formed, where books by first-time Scottsdale resident authors were published and sold, and where Shelly’s passion for Arizona history was born. “It’s the end of 55 years when my parents started the store in Old Town Scottsdale on Main Street,” Dudley said. “My mother loved the Civil War. My father was very interested in Custer and Western history. I developed that love. I was a research historian at Salt River Project for 28 years.” Shelly and Gordon, both Scottsdale residents, inherited the shop from Shelly’s parents around the time her father turned 91. They were such avid learners of American history, the Cohens would take their children, including Shelly, on family trips to historical sites around the country. “As a young child and a teenager, we would go up to the Custer battlefield or we would go to Civil War battlefields. And then once Gordon and I were married, we took our children to visit Civil War battlefields and to historic sites. So history’s in the blood,” Shelly said. Guidon Books originally opened on Main Street in 1964 in a 700-square-foot space, until it eventually out-grew the store and moved to Second Street and Marshall Way in 2011. Then, in 2016, the bookstore moved

Shelly and Gordon Dudley are the owners of Guidon Books, a bookstore that has operated in Scottsdale for 55 years and will close at the end of June. (Kimberly Carrillo/Special to the Progress)

to northern Scottsdale, where Shelly and Gordon continued to sell books both in the brick-and-mortar store and online — with more of a focus on online sales. Guidon Books has an extensive collection of new and out-of-print books on the American Civil War and Western Americana, as well as large Lincoln and Custer Collections and another section devoted to American Indian history, arts and crafts. The store itself has a total of about 30,000 books for sale, with 20,000 books up front and 10,000 books stored in the warehouse. Currently, all books are on sale half-off through June 15. Shelly and Gordon will pack the remaining books that do not sell away in a warehouse in the Scottsdale Airpark for about one year in hopes someone expresses interest in taking over the business. “That’s still an option, but it’s something you have to really want to do,” Gordon said. “We’re going to probably sell some online, have them available and just test the market to see if there’s anybody that wants to pick up the business.”

It was a bittersweet decision for Shelly and Gordon to make, not renewing their lease. But, they knew it was time to pursue other passion projects. I think what I really cherish the most or really makes me sad is everybody who comes in and says, ‘Oh my God, you’re leaving?’” Once they’ve packed all the remaining books away in storage and said goodbye to the Airpark location, the couple plans to take a trip to Georgia and Virginia, among other states. “We’re going to do a lot of traveling. We’re doing quite a bit of genealogical research, which involves traveling back to Georgia and Virginia and a few states in-between, to try to fill in some gaps in the documented history of my family, the Dudley family,” Gordon said. Shelly will conduct research on the 187273 Tonto Basin Campaign and specifically research into cavalry lieutenant Walter Scribner Schuyler, who served under General George Crook. “I thought once I retired from SRP that

managing the bookstore would be really easy and I’d have all this free time to do this research,” she said. That was the hope, at least, by moving Guidon Books to the Airpark area: less foot traffic, meaning spending less time manning the store. But that wasn’t the case. “We still get a lot of destination traffic — people that have been customers for a number of years here,” Gordon said. One such longtime customer located overseas is New Zealand-based Les Freeman, a self-described history buff. Freeman first found Guidon Books in the mid-’90s while searching for special editions of American novelist Louis L’Amour books, which were not available new outside of the United States. He quickly built a longstanding relationship with Shelly’s father, as he had “120odd books to try and buy.” “He introduced me to mailbag postage, which allowed me to buy more books at one time because the postage was that

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Notre Dame alum now a West Point grad BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

hen Scottsdale native Grayson Beaux Naquin graduated from Notre Dame Preparatory High School in 2015 and was recruited to play Division 1 soccer for the U. S. Military Academy West Point, he admits he was conflicted about accepting the offer. “Most of my friends were staying local, and I wanted a normal college experience,” he said. Naquin turned to prayer, and that, ultimately, led him to his final decision. “I called the coach on the spot and said, ‘I want to play for you,’” he recalled. “I would say that I went to West Point for the wrong reason, but I stayed for the right reason.” And now, four years later, Naquin has graduated from West Point — not only as captain of the men’s soccer team, but also as a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. “Managing the military academy on top of playing NCAA soccer was hard, but it was the most rewarding experience of my life and no other university can emulate that. West Point taught me that we are capable of so much more than we think,” he said. Naquin was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within the Army Aviation branch and will report to Fort Rucker, Alabama, for his first assignment. “The Army is an organization of camaraderie and commitment toward defending the Constitution. That is of the utmost importance and an Army career is one of the most important occupations in the county — and the world, for that matter. And in my opinion, one of the coolest jobs, too,” he said. A total 1,000 cadets graduated from West Point this year. This was West Point’s most diverse graduating class in the military academy’s 217-year history, with a record number of women, people of color and latinx graduating. While at West Point, Naquin concentrated his studies in management. “There was a lot of trial and error and a lot of growth that took place through classes and assignments. It was a journey that I didn’t do on my own, but it took a leap of faith to commit to the process,” he said. Naquin added: “I definitely felt God’s

Scottsdale native Grayson Naquin is commissioned as a second lieutenant after his graduation from West Point Military Academy. (Courtesy of the Naquin family/Special to the Progress)

Grayson Naquin (right) embraces fellow cadet Patrick Cowley of Charlotte, North Carolina at the West Point graduation ceremony on May 25. (Brandon O’Conner/Special to the Progress)

“I deﬁnitely felt God’s presence throughout my journey, but there were times when I felt like I was in the valley, trying to make it back to the peaks.” presence throughout my journey, but there were times when I felt like I was in the valley, trying to make it back to the peaks.” Naquin relied on his peers to help him through times of doubt.

“Also, my mentors, who didn’t really say anything, but were so inspirational and successful that I envied the caliber of their character and I want to grow and try to succeed as they did,” he said. Naquin particularly looks forward to

flying the Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter while stationed at Fort Rucker. “Being able to fly some of the aircraft that the Army owns is going to be some of the most surreal experiences of my life – but also the privilege of working in an organization with the aforementioned camaraderie,” he said. West Point helped Naquin prepare for his future by molding him into a leader. “West Point puts you in a lot of positions where you are in leadership roles and you have to deal with peers, subordinates and superiors on a very professional basis. Those are situations that are hard to emulate,” he said. Naquin added: “I’ve been put in a lot of uncomfortable and hard positions, and that is how you grow. I was proudly put in uncomfortable positions at the academy about 99 percent of the time, and I’m thankful for it.” Naquin’s father, Gary Naquin, personally witnessed Grayson’s transformation while at West Point, and Gary said he now better appreciates the men and women in the military. “While not personally from a family with military experience or background, I now better appreciate those men and women who, in the history of the America, have stepped forward, accepted and continued to set the standard, and agreed to stand in the gap between America and our adversaries to defend the constitution of the United States,” Gary said. Gary said he’s confident his son will accomplish his goals, moving forward. “Grayson often says to his mother and [me], ‘Do not worry about me. My heart is full, I have important work to do and I want to see the world,’” he said. “Those who truly know Grayson understand how he treasures deep and meaningful friendships [and] teammates, understand his humility and acceptance of others, and also sense his willingness and ability, as a leader, to have the back of anyone unwilling or unable to defend themselves,” Gary said. George Prelock was Grayson’s football coach at Notre Dame Prep. Grayson was a kicker. “I am incredibly proud of Grayson,” Prelock said. “He is an outstanding young man who has been able to accomplish so much. He is a great representation of our NDP community.”

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Chef camp Scottsdale Community College is hosting a different kind of summer camp. Called Simply Cooking for Kids, it trains young aspiring culinary creators how to make healthy meals from scratch. Details: donna.medina@scottsdalecc.edu or 480-423-6578. On a recent session of the camp for kids 11 to 15, 1) Sarah Monsegur adjusted the flame for her recipe; 2) Chef Trena Jones taught the art of making paninis; 3) Jordan Dow learned to break some eggs to make an omelet; 4) Nikolas Graovic Bloom diced up some cukes; 5) Brynn Taylor prepared chicken for broth; 6)Olivia McGahey did the honors of mixing; 7) Preparing paninis were, from left, Sofia McGahey, Olivia McGahey and Quincy Bowers; and 8) Chef Jones taught Olivia Holzhauer and several other students how top make those paninis just right.

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much cheaper. I still have a couple of the canvas U.S. mail bags that I still use in my gardening,” Freeman said. After years of purchasing online, Freeman finally visited the store in 2008 when it was still located on Main Street. He was astounded by the quantity and quality of books Guidon Books had and would later return to Scottsdale for his second visit. “It was the personal service from Aaron and Shelly that kept me coming back, and I knew that they would look after me, including searching and keeping an eye out for books they did not have in stock,” Freeman said. “Shelly supplied and completed a series of 10 out-of-print books for me.” Freeman said he will miss Guidon Books, which, to him, was more than just a shopping trip. “[It was] a complete experience being able to browse such a wide range of books and topics over a matter of hours,” he said. “On my last visit, the other customers were much the same as me in that they were buying more than they expected and were relaxing in the atmosphere of the shop.” Freeman is still in contact with the Dudleys to this day. Shelly and Gordon take pride in their col-

lection of books. They not only travel throughout the country each year, searching for books of special interest to their friends and customers, but they also look forward to helping serious collectors — like Freeman — find the last book that will complete his or her collection. It’s a dedication to history and customer service that Shelly and Gordon inherited from Aaron and Ruth. “Their passion for history was contagious. They knew all the important books on the subject and which ones to avoid,” said Marshall Trimble, Arizona’s official state historian since 1997. “It was like walking into a museum in a small town,” he continued. “There was a warmth about it that made one want to sit in one of those comfortable chairs and start reading.” Trimble visited Guidon Books for the first time in 1968; one of his professors at Arizona State University, Otis Young, suggested he drop by the bookstore and introduce himself to the Cohens. Trimble calls this visit a life-changing experience, as it’s when he acquired his first mentors as he headed down the path of becoming a Western historian, specializing in Arizona history. “I devoured book after book, and when

I finished one, I would visit the store and discuss it with them. Often times, there was a well-known author in the store and I had a chance to talk history with a real author,” he recalled. “I had grown up in a home where there (were) no books, so whole new worlds opened up to me.” Years later, the Cohens encouraged Trimble to write a history book about Arizona. He did, but The University of Arizona Press rejected it. Ruth, on the other hand, picked up the rejected manuscript, and said, “Let me have this. There’s a man from Doubleday in the store and I want to see if they’re interested.” A few weeks later, Doubleday & Company sent Trimble a contract, and the book “Arizona: A Panoramic History of a Frontier State” was published in 1977. Since then, Trimble has taught Arizona history at Scottsdale Community College for 40 years before retiring in 2014. “Naturally, I felt a deep loss, not just for myself, but for the citizens and city of Scottsdale,” Trimble said of Guidon Books’ closing. “Guidon Books was an icon for the community for so many years and was known and respected nationally and internationally by authors, scholars and aficionados of Arizona, Western and Civil War history.” Shelly said her mother, who passed away in 1999, knew everyone and “they just re-

ally loved her.” “I still have books that my mother handled because I can tell by her writing,” Shelly said. “It was so much their passion and their love.” As for her father, in 2010, he was named an Arizona Culturekeeper, an award sponsored by the Westin Kierland Resort and the Arizona Historical Society honoring 100 Arizonans for keeping alive the rich history and culture during the state’s 100th birthday. Those interested in acquiring Guidon Books and continuing the legacy can contact Shelly and Gordon via email at bookmaster@guidon.com. “I can’t drive down Main Street without glancing at the site where the quaint little store stood for so many years. It’s a rich piece of Scottsdale history, and we’re going to miss it.”

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Guidon Books Where: 7830 E. Redﬁeld Rd., #1 Hours: Call 480-945-8811 to set up an appointment or to ensure Shelly is in the store Website: guidon.com

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Author Talk

Katrina Shawver will sign “Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America” from 6 to 7 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Days JUNE

Sunday

9 Story stop (Ages 0-5)

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

Etiquette classes for kids

Registered students ages 6-8 will practice self-introduction, handshaking, eye contact, smiling, phone skills, table manners and more from 10 a.m. to noon from June 9 to 12 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 10755 N. 124th St. Attendance is $250. Information: 480-510-6346.

Space exploration

NASA Solar System Ambassador Mark Johnston will explain our journey to explore space, from the earliest V2 rockets to today’s deep space probes from 2 to 3 pm. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Monday

10 New Faces AA meeting

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

Business Energizer

Learn about setting weekly goals and generate business ideas with fellow business owners from 9 to 10 a.m. This group meets virtually. To join, meet the group online through

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

Stay and play (Ages 0-5)

Give children an opportunity to explore, create and investigate with a play-based learning environment program from 10 to 11 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Guitar club (ages 8-11)

Learn guitar basics including warm-up techniques, tuning, hand positions, note-reading and more from 3 to 4 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. No prior experience needed. Participants are encouraged to attend the class for four weeks. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tuesday

11 Let’s knit

Learn or practice knitting with others from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Free. Information: 480-483-7121.

Basketball camp

Kids ages 7 to 13 will have the chance to enjoy a basketball camp weekdays all summer long through Aug. 5 at DreamTeam Academy, 15955 N. Dial Blvd., Suite 3. Camp days include three hours of basketball training with two hours of open court time. In the afternoons, children can watch parent-approved movies, play video games, board games, read books and more. The half-day camp takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $50. The full-day option takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and costs $75. A catered lunch is available for an additional $10. Registration is required. Information: 480-800-8326.

CLE program

The Scottsdale Bar Association will host speaker Mark Osborn of Kutak Rock for his presentation, “Legislative Update: 2019,” at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 Gainey Club Dr. Registration beings at 11:45 a.m. Information: scottsdalebar.com.

Wednesday

12 ESL classes

All conversation levels are encouraged to practice the English language from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Free. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tail waggin’ tales (Ages 6-10)

Children can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. Information: 480-312-7323.

Speedy bridge

Thursday

13 Piano Fusion

Piano Fusion is a nonprofit keyboard group that rehearses from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday at Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road. The group is open to all levels of piano playing. $10 monthly donation requested. Information: 480-276-2425.

Musical storytime

This program is a fun, interactive way for families to bring music into their home. Using children’s stories, each child and caregiver duo will learn how to play together in ways that will enhance their child’s musical and general development. Learn new songs and games, and play music on child-friendly instruments from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Introductory English

Join others in a fast round of bridge at 10:30 a.m. at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. Registration is required. Information: 480-3125810.

Learn English from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. No prior experience necessary. Information: 480-312-7323.

Receive help with downloadables. Bring your device, library card and questions from noon to 1 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Learn strategies to optimize social security income during retirement from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480312-7323.

Drop-in e-reader help

Southwestern Amateur

Spectators are welcome to attend one of the longest-running men’s tournaments of its kind at Desert Mountain Club, 37700 N. Desert Mountain Pkwy. All golf rounds begin between 7:30 and 9:40 a.m. An awards ceremony will be held after the final round. The tournament format is 72 holes

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Friday

14 In stitches knitters group

Gather with other knitters to work on individual projects,

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

at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Enjoy a mini concert series featuring tunes from various world cultures from 4 to 5 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

JOJO Coffeehouse will host its first ever live talk show comedy with award-winning comedian Kerri Gallagher from 1 to 3 p.m. at 3712 N. Scottsdale Road., Suite 110. All are welcome. There is no cover charge, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

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Advanced beginner bridge

Join others in playing a fun game of bridge from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. Information: 480-3127323.

Scottsdale Bakes

Scottsdale Bakes is a book club for book lovers who love to bake. Attendees are encouraged to share recipes and baked goods. This month’s theme is individual pies and features “Tarts and Pies” by Maggies Mayhew, “A Year of Pies” by Ashley English, “Martha Stewart’s New Pies and Tarts” by Martha Stewart and “The Magic of Mini Pies” by Abigail Gehring. The group will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Information: 480-3127323.

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe is a pet therapy session designed for community members with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers. The group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Saturday

15 Books 2 boogie (Ages 0-5)

Children and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

Family storytime (Ages 0-5)

Children and their caregivers can listen to stories and music and participate in rhyming activities from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

JOJO Coffeehouse talk show

Sunday

16 Tail waggin’ tales (Ages 6-10)

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

Story stop (Ages 0-5)

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

Monday

17 Yoga Babies

Bond with your baby and learn gentle stretches and techniques that will calm, soothe and help your baby digest from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Information: 480312-7323.

Kids Cafe

Stop by the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., at 12:30 p.m. for a free lunch provided by Scottsdale Unified School district, followed by an educational activity, for anyone ages 18 and younger. Information: 480312-7323.

Rainbow Storytime (Ages 2–5)

All families are invited to an interactive story program with songs and rhymes from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

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Artists to pay homage to Wright’s ‘timelessness’ “Additionally,” he continued, “the cultural impact of both the WPA and Wright are still felt today in ocal artist Alison King Sco their own respective fields, if not ttsdale across grew up in Scottsdale, but fields, and the cultural imher first encounter with pact from this period still resonates Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture as clearly today as then.” was, strangely enough, during a tour of In addition to King, participating artists Wright’s 1935 Fallingwater in Pennsylva- include Steve Thomas from Minnesota, nia when she was 10. George Townley from the United King“I was enraptured by the cauldron that dom, Max Dalton from Argentina, Martin pivoted into the hearth,” King recalled. Ansin from Uruguay, Nico Delort from “That place left an impact on me that has France, Matt Taylor from the United Kingclearly taken deep hold to this day.” dom and more. She didn’t know it then, but that experiKing trained as a printmaker at Parsons ence inspired her to become an architec- School of Design in New York City. tural historian and preservationist. Currently, she calls uptown Phoenix home. And now, King has joined forces with She is most known for the posters and artists of all mediums from around the prints she creates for Modern Phoenix world to honor Frank Lloyd Wright via a Week — what she describes as a “design pop-up art exhibition called “Frank Lloyd education movement fueled by social meWright: Timeless.” dia content, face-to-face meet-ups, educaThe exhibition, held at Wright’s lauded tional seminars, photography, hands-on winter home Taliesin West in northern workshops, tours, film screenings, art Scottsdale June 14-16, is hosted by the shows and more.” Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Spoke King has taught art and design for 23 Art gallery, based in San Francisco and years, 20 of them here in the Valley, and New York City. is currently an adjunct faculty member Spoke Art has invited over one dozen at Grand Canyon University, where she international artists to find inspiration teaches both design and history. in pop culture and cult classics, like “Star Previously, she was a full-time associate Wars,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Bob’s professor of graphic design at the Art InstiBurgers.” tute of Phoenix, where she taught for over Spoke Art’s upcoming show will fea- 18 years. ture artistic interpretations of Wright-deThis is King’s first show displaying her signed buildings, designed in the style of work alongside a broad international a 1930s-era Works Progress Administra- cohort. tion travel poster. “I’m honored to have been selected to inAnd guests will have the opportunity to terpret a nearby Wright site in my homepurchase limited-edition, hand-numbered town of Scottsdale,” she said. “My previous prints starting at $50. work has typically spotlighted modern “Keeping in mind Wright’s personal architecture of the Valley, so it was great interest in affordable housing, we’ve ex- to pay tribute to another local icon by tended that interest to reflect in the show Wright.” by focusing specifically on artists who speFor her poster, King focused on the cialize in the medium of serigraphy; this Taliesin Fellowship, a community of apallows us to create limited edition screen prentices and their families who lived, printed works that are both handmade worked and studied with Wright first at and affordable, a duality that I hope Wright Taliesin in Wisconsin and later at Taliesin would have appreciated,” said Spoke Art West in Scottsdale. Gallery Curator Ken Harman Hashimoto. “Since a WPA travel poster style was reHashimoto explained that the decision quested, the call to action to ‘Experience to use WPA posters as an inspiration start- Fellowship’ for yourself was key, not just ing point arose from a few considerations. to see it, but to open up and feel what it’s First, they wanted to convey the aesthet- like to cooperate together on an enduring ics of the time when Wright was working. work of art,” she said. “The WPA published hundreds of postKing borrowed techniques for the saer designs from the mid-1930s to the guaro cactus shown on the poster from early-1940s, which was the same period Gene Masselink, one of the artists of the that Wright was designing and building Fellowship and a master of geometric abTaliesin West and Fallingwater,” Hashi- straction she has long admired. moto said. “Wright isn’t widely known for includBY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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Local artist Alison King’s “Experience Fellowship” poster is inspired by the Taliesin Fellowship. (Alison King/Special to the Progress)

ing human figures in his work, and I had to marry it with the WPA look, too, but Guerrero documented their physical activity very well. “So, between the strong architectural lines and these other masterful influences together, it was challenging to find a way to still call the work my own. I think I managed to make it feel like a typical piece by Alison in the end,” she said. King also emphasized the work of women alongside men. “The man fixing the overhang’s ornament is the focal point, but the woman is rooted in the foreground, painting something unseen at the foundation. Studying the dynamism conveyed in Guerrero’s photos, I styled the body language and clothing so it’s ambiguous what decade it really is. Are they building Taliesin for the first time or are they lovingly preserving it 80 years later? It’s both, so it’s truly timeless,” King explained. Every aspect of King’s poster has meaning, including the clouds’ shape. “If you look long enough at the clouds, you’ll see the spirit of Fellowship permeates the very air we breathe. Their shape echoes Wright’s red whirling arrow logo, which is said to be based on a Native American symbol of friendship,” she said. King added: “I wanted to create a timeless vignette that reflected the spirit of Taliesin West, no matter what the decade.” FLWF Vice President of Communication and Partnerships Jeff Goodman said he hopes the art exhibition and its new artwork will excite long-time fans of Wright and introduce the breadth of Wright’s designs to new generations.

Scottsdale native Alison King is one of over one dozen artists, many of which are based overseas, taking part in a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired popup art exhibition at Taliesin West this month. (Modern Phoenix LLC/Special to the Progress)

“Frank Lloyd Wright’s timeless work and ideas are more relevant today than ever before,” Goodman said. “We see this over and over again as his work inspires popular culture, showing up in TV shows like HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and “Westworld,” movies like Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs,” along with music, comics, anime and more.” “Frank Lloyd Wright: Timeless” will debut at Taliesin West and will then travel to Hashimoto Contemporary in New York. Saturday and Sunday will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Whether the architecture speaks to you or not, Frank Lloyd Wright was a game changer,” King said. “His work should be both protected and preserved for future generations so they can experience what happens when beauty, materials and light are integrated into every aspect of life. Access to these spaces is critical for human growth and advancing the arts. You never know, America’s next great artist might be walking among us today.” To learn more about the upcoming show, or to purchase the limited-edition prints after the New York show closes in July, visit franklloydwright.org/spokeart.

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“Frank Lloyd Wright: Timeless” When: June 14 to 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Price: Free admission

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Science center honors Scottsdale supporter BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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wo longtime supporters Scottsdal of Arizona Science Center e — Scottsdale resident G. Douglas Young and Paradise Valley resident Michael A. DeBell — were recently named Lifetime Trustees of the museum. Young joined ASC’s board in 1983 — one year before ASC opened its doors on the bottom floor of the Hyatt Regency Phoenix parking garage in February 1984 — and played a key role in laying the foundation for the financial success of the organization. Young, currently a southern Scottsdale resident, later served as treasurer and board chair from 2010 to 2012, assisting the center in making a long-term commitment to being customer- and data-driven. “Over time, that initiative will deepen the mission of ASC and the relationship with donors and customers. However, no single trustee can take credit for the success of ASC; the board and the management team are critically important,” he told the Progress. Chevy Humphrey, the Hazel A. Hare president and the center’s CEO, said Young’s tireless support and generosity continue to inspire her daily. “I can’t thank him enough for always G. Douglas Young was recently honored as an Arizona Science Center Lifetime Trustee. (Haute Photography/ pushing the Center to new heights,” she Special to the Progress) said. “Throughout his service, he has encouraged the Board and staff to think dif“The Arizona Science Center is much enced many of the most innovative exhibferently and has had unparalleled com- more of a necessity than a luxury. For its in the Center’s history, making a difmitment to the Center and its success.” both students and teachers, the Science ference through his creativity, innovation DeBell joined ASC’s board of trustees Center has become a both a launching and leadership.” in 2003 and served as board chair from pad and critical resource,” DeBell told Young worked closely with DeBell at 2008 to 2010. the Progress. ASC, as well as in a for-profit context, he During his tenure as chair, he successfulDeBell was instrumental in the orga- said. ly led the board and the nearly $30 million nization’s master planning and strategic Young said what he admires most about The Future of Education is Science Cam- planning efforts. DeBell is his grasp of long-term strategy, paign during a time of global economic “Mike’s impact stretches far beyond the his ability to work through difficult issues downturn. numbers,” Humphrey said. “He has influ- and his strong ethical orientation.

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“He made a big difference for ASC, leading a very successful capital campaign which set a foundation for ASC’s current success,” Young said. The feeling of respect is mutual. “The contributions of Doug Young cannot be overstated,” DeBell said. “Early on, [Young] recognized that its customers — members — needed to sense value so the center could encourage their support in the context of a successful business model.” DeBell touts Young as having a consistent voice in understanding the needs of membership and adjusting the business model to ensure sound financial performance. “Today, the Arizona Science Center is acknowledged as one of the financially soundest nonprofit institutions in the Southwest,” DeBell said. The center annually provides more than 800,000 children and families with an unforgettable, educational experience. The downtown Phoenix institution’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage curious minds through more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater. The newest addition is CREATE, a 6,500 square-foot community makerspace that provides workshops, including 3-D printing, laser cutting, woodworking and sewing. “ASC is a very unusual organization, blending the best of the for-profit and nonprofit worlds,” Young said. “Its distinctive approach is recognized globally in the science center community, but I believe ASC will gain even more recognition from a much broader community over the next decade.” Information: azscience.org

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Home decor shop features hand-picked items BY MELODY BIRKETT Progress Contributor

very piece of furniture, home accessory and art in a home has a story, according to Piece & Story owners in Old Town Scottsdale. The shop specializes in vintage, antique and some new items. Owners Shelley Adelson and Sophia Kobs met years ago when their children were in elementary school. Both have four sons. “We realized we had a lot of the same interests, same passions and we’d �ind ourselves going to the same places and picking out the same pieces and describing them to each other and we knew exactly what we were talking about,” said Kobs. “We spent a lot of our time putting these pieces in our homes Sophia Kobs and Shelley Adelson have known each other for years but are now co-owners to Piece and Story in Old Town. and making our own nest,” she (Melody Birkett/Progress Contributor) added. “And then it got to the 5th Avenue. point where there was no more “We never know what pieces “We wanted to have more of a local we’ll �ind when we go on a trip… Piece and Story sells a wide variety of mod-century modern room for the stuff but we still loved it and primitive French home accessories. (Special to the Progress) so much. And we thought why don’t we �lair, not just a tourist attraction,” said It’s a work in progress,” said keep collecting these pieces and offer Kobs. “We wanted to be a part of the Kobs. “It’s a different store each community where we met, where our time you come in.” them to people?” line but they do ship. They also have a The business partners started out in boys grew up, where our families still That’s one thing that sets the shop wish list from customers. an antique mall, renting a booth with are. That’s what’s special about this lo- apart from other vintage stores. “When we go on trips, we do have the dream of opening up their own cation.” “I think some people get a lot of the customers looking for certain things The friends hand-pick each item sold same thing in shipments but we’re al- and we try and �ind it and even send store. That dream became a reality in No- in the store and are always adding new ways looking for unique items,” said them a picture if we think they’ll like it,” vember 2017 in a small storefront on artifacts. Adelson. We might �ind 20 of one thing said Adelson. but usually we are selective with what “Everyone has their own idea of taste we choose. We want high-quality.” and style,” said Kobs. “They want to tell The owners shop for items all over their own story in their home. I think the United States but they frequent Cal- it’s very personalized.” ifornia, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. The shop carries a wide range of de“It’s very, very rare that we don’t cor including mid-century modern and agree,” said Adelson. “It’s crazy. When primitive French pieces. we �irst started doing this on our own, As far as popular items, Kobs said, Sophia would say, ‘I have this light and I “For small pieces, African Trade beads want you to see what you think of it for (recycled glass in various colors) are my dining room.’ very popular because they’re easy for “And I’d be like, ‘I know where it is. travelers. They’re also easy for gifts and Send your letters or The back one on the right-hand side, they’re easy for homeowners to drape columns to hanging in the corner.’ And she’d be around the home.” like, ‘How’d you see that?’ We both The store is open Wednesday through opinions@scottsdale.org would see the same things.” Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pieces & Story doesn’t sell items onInformation: pieceandstory.com

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Some bond basics Scottsdale needs to know BY SOLANGE WHITEHEAD Progress Guest Writer

n November, voters will consider approving three bond questions containing 58 projects that are divided into: 1. Parks, Recreation, and Senior Services 2. Community Spaces and Infrastructure 3. Public Safety and Technology Citizen input helped �inalize the list of projects and City Council unanimously approve the bond package. In the coming months, I’ll go into detail on the projects but wanted to �irst share bond basics. Please see the complete list on the City website: scottsdaleaz.gov/construction/unfunded-cip-projects

What is a GO Bond? A Government Obligation (GO) bond is like a home equity line of credit. It establishes a maximum loan amount the City can borrow. The City is not required to borrow any or all of the approved money. The City can only use the funds for the voter approved projects. And while a home equity line is secured by the equity in the borrower’s home, a GO bond is secured with future property tax revenue. Go bonds require voter approval.

What is the cost? There is no cost to taxpayers if the bonds are passed. Aside from the election cost which is roughly $2.50 per voter. Interest and fees only kick in when the

City taps the funds to start a project. GO bonds are preferred because this form of debt has the lowest interest rate. In today’s market, the interest would be about 4 percent. How are the bonds paid back? Through secondary property taxes.

How will my taxes go down? Property taxes are decreasing as existing bonds are paid off. The $319M bond gets important projects done and should net a lower property tax. How do Scottsdale taxes compare? Scottsdale has the second lowest property taxes in the Valley. Where will I vote? All voters will receive a ballot in the

mail whether or not the voter usually votes at the polls. Voters can mail or drop off ballots.

Is the Council’s job done after bonds are voter approved? No, absolutely not. Each project will still be subject to Council review and approval. I will continue to work with staff to seek out alternate funding sources for projects and review costs to ensure we stretch every single tax dollar spent. Scottsdale’s sparkle and international appeal is the product of citizendriven ideas made possible with voter approved bonds. I plan to enthusiastically vote yes on all three bond questions. -Solange Whitehead is a Scottsdale Councilwoman

Why the bond package makes sense for the city BY SONNIE KIRTLEY Progress Guest Writer

ow and where Scottsdale has grown has been a longstanding concern for residents and neighborhoods. Scottsdale voters will have an opportunity this November to chart the best possible course for our community’s future with long-term and unifying support. The opportunity comes on the November 2019 ballot through Questions 1, 2 and 3. The three bond measures invest in long-overdue infrastructure repairs and community projects across our city that will support and improve our quality of life. Scottsdale’s residents and neighborhoods will see and feel the bene�its from the bonds in both the short and longterm. Citywide support is surfacing from diverse neighborhoods. I attended 90 percent-plus of the early morning city

The ﬁnal 58 projects in the $319 million bond that represent the public open house and internet responses from the community were approved 7-0 by the city council to be on the ballot. council Capital Improvement Subcommittee public meetings for more than a year where they carefully deliberated all the projects submitted by every department in the city. The �inal 58 projects in the $319 million bond that represent the public open house and internet responses from the community were approved 7-0 by the city council to be on the ballot. You can review the details of this list on the city website at scottsdaleaz.gov/elections/ bond-2019-project-list So, what does it include? The bond package includes renovating hiking trails and expanding parking at Pinnacle Peak Park, expanding the Via

Linda and Granite Reef senior centers and renovating police and fire stations that serve our neighborhoods. The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park will also see improvements. A new 17-acre park will be built in the Whisper Rock area and a new dog park added at Thompson Peak Park. Lakes will be repaired in the far southern areas of Indian Bend Wash where they now leak — wasting water supplies. These are developments we can all support. The three bonds also make needed and essential infrastructure repairs throughout Scottsdale. Some of those repairs are needed immediately be-

cause of budget cuts during the last recession. The bond package replaces aging infrastructure inside the downtown Civic Center as well as builds new infrastructure which helps our critical tourism and small business communities. A new bridge will be built on Thompson Peak Parkway over Reata Pass Wash to improve safety and flood mitigation. Aging buildings will be replaced at the Paiute Community Center that is in southern Scottsdale. It is home to important community services including Head Start and Boys & Girls Club programs as well as domestic violence help and emergency food boxes for families in need. All those investments are sorely needed and overdue to help our neighborhoods and neighbors. Over my 50 years as a Scottsdale resident, Scottsdale has often debated who is in charge: Developers or the residents? This package clearly spells out who — residents.

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Give dad something he won’t fore-get play; Premium Plus package includes two or more golf bays, up to six guests each bay, two hours of game play, buffet and lifetime membership for up to 12 guests; 3-Lesson Pack includes three lessons and a six-pack of Callaway golf balls. Price: Premium, $75-$125; Premium Plus, $624; 3-Lesson Pack, $225 Where: 9500 Talking Stick Way Reservations: 480-240-2402 Website: topgolf.com

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ooking for an un-fore-gettable way to spend Father’s Day this year? Link up with Dad on one of various golf courses in and around Scottsdale offering special Father’s Day golf deals, many of which include food and drink specials, too. Take Mountain Shadows, for example. The chic resort on Lincoln Drive offers a round of golf, a beer and a classic Ace Dog for just $39. Have a larger group? Bring the whole family to Top Golf, where — for $75 to $125 — you can reserve a golf bay or two for two hours’ worth of game play. And just north of Scottsdale, Boulders Resort & Spa is offering low green fees at $59 per person. Plus, the first 30 golfers on Father’s Day will also receive a complimentary “Hot Dad” take-home gift that includes a Cocopelli BBQ Spice Rub with “Wild Bills” spicy build-your-own Bloody Mary mix kit. Take a look at the rest of the Father’s Day golf deals below. TPC Scottsdale Deal: One round of golf at the Stadium Course includes a free shirt from the golf shop at purchase of the tee time or at check-in. Price: $270

Boulders Resort & Spa has several Father’s Day golf deals, ranging from $170 to $390.

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Mountain Shadows Deal: One round of golf, one beer and one Ace Dog. Price: $39

Where: 5445 E. Lincoln Dr. Reservations: 480-624-5400 Website: mountainshadows.com

Top Golf Deals: Premium package includes reserving one or two golf bays, up to six guests each bay, and two hours of game

Boulders Resort & Spa Deal: Boulders Golf Academy’s “Improve Your Score School” full-day class taught by Donald Crawley includes onehour short game tune-up, 9-hole playing lesson with coaching on the Scoring Zone, one-hour afternoon instruction, 9-hole playing lesson. Price: $170/player (four golfers), $190/ player (three golfers), $240/player (two golfers) or $390 for one golfer Where: 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. Reservations: 480-488-9028 or donald. crawley@hilton.com (mention “Truly Golf Round” when booking a tee time or signing up online and receive a complimentary Truly Hard Seltzer after the game) Website: theboulders.com

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Scottsdale’s staycation season in full throttle BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

oodbye, spring; hello, staycation summer. With triple-digit weather upon us, Phoenicians may instinctually leave for the weekend in search of a cooler oasis. But why not enjoy the luxurious resorts and amenities available to us yearround? From the Phoenician to Royal Palms, most, if not all resorts are offering slashed hotel rates and family-friendly packages throughout the summer.

Some staycation packages even bundle delicious restaurant deals. Take, for instance, Camelback Inn, which announced last month its overnight “Steak-cation” package available May 24 through Sept. 2. As part of the “Steak-cation” package, guests can stay in one of the hotel’s adobe-style casitas for as low as $269 a night with a $100 credit to its award-winning restaurant Lincoln, a JW Steakhouse. Take a look at the rest of the staycation deals right here in Scottsdale.

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Mountain Shadows offers an Arizona Fee-Free Staycation with hotel rates starting at $119 and includes a waived resort fee and complimentary valet parking. (Mountain Shadows/Special to the Progress)

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Royal Palms Resort and Spa Package: No-Fee Summer Staycation package with hotel rates from $159 with waived resort fee and daily parking; must stay at least two nights. When: Through Aug. 25 Book: 602-283-1234 Website: royalpalmshotel.com

Talking Stick Resort Package: Summer Playcation Package with hotel rates from $109 Sunday through Thursday, $149 Friday and Saturday with no resort fee with an Arizona ID; includes over 30 percent off select spa services, $20 food and beverage credit, $50 cabanas and $25 daybeds Sunday through Friday and discounts at surrounding businesses, like Top Golf and OdySea Aquarium, by showing room card and Arizona ID. When: through Sept. 2 Book: 866-877-9897 Website: talkingstickresort.com

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Package: Superhero Summer Package with hotel rates from $189 in a standard Fairmont room, plus $32 daily resort fee; includes superhero-themed activities, dine-in movies, fireworks, $50 daily resort credit, $10 daily donation to Cox Charities benefiting children’s programs in Arizona. No access to Princess Pool, however, from June through August as it is under construction. When: Through Sept. 2 Book: 480-585-4848 Website: fairmont.com/scottsdale Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North Package: Very Important Kid package with hotel rates from $239, plus $35 daily resort fee; includes $100 resort credit for every two paid consecutive nights, familythemed turn-down amenity, one in-room family movie and a poolside smoothie per child. When: Through Aug. 29 Book: 480-515-5700 Website: fourseasons.com/scottsdale Mountain Shadows Package: Arizona Fee-Free Staycation package with hotel rates from $119 with waived resort fee and complimentary valet parking; use booking code AZRFF. Third Night Free deal requires non-refundable deposit of one night’s room and tax; use booking code 3RDFREE.

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McCormick Ranch Golf Club Deal: Public rates are low during the summer months, from $30 to $49; McCormick offers a Ranch Pass, however, for $99 that includes two complimentary greens fees (just pay two $27 cart fees) and half-price range ball baskets; receive 25 percent off full-priced apparel, excluding Brighton belts, in the Golf Shop from June 14-16.

Hermosa Inn’s Summer in Paradise Getaway packages has hotel rates from $149 and includes valet parking, two drink tickets, $25 daily food and beverage credit, daily poolside treats. Plus, cabana rentals start at just $75 per day. (Hermosa Inn/Special to the Progress)

When: Through Sept. 30 Book: 855-485-1417 Website: mountainshadows.com

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Package: Camp Kierland package with hotel rates start from $169, plus $35 daily resort fee; includes nightly $50 resort credit; rafting, kayaking, craft cabin with sleepaway-camp favorites, stargazing, unlimited campfire s’mores, savory scout-inspired cuisine and more. When: Through Sept. 1 Book: 480-624-1000 Website: marriott.com/phxws

JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Package: Casitas & Rita’s package with hotel rates from $199, plus $35 daily resort fee; includes $50 resort credit per night, two specialty handcrafted margaritas per night. When: Through Sept. 2 Book: camelbackinn.com, use booking code ES1 Hermosa Inn Package: Summer in Paradise Getaway package with hotel rates from $149, plus Where: 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy. Reservations: 480-948-0260 Website: mccormickranchgolf.com

Silverado Golf Club Deal: 112 Days of Summer Golf Pass, valid anytime Monday through Friday and after 10 a.m. on weekends and holidays; includes a cart, and good through Sept. 14. Where: 7605 E. Indian Bend Rd. Call: 480-778-0100

$32 daily resort fee; includes valet parking, two drink tickets, $25 daily food and beverage credit, and daily poolside treats. Cabana rentals start at $75 per day. When: Through Sept. 30 Book: hermosainn.com Hotel Valley Ho Package: Stay2Play Package with hotel rates from $129 with no resort fee; includes arrival amenity, welcome drinks, complimentary parking, $20 in nightly resort credit and a complimentary room upgrade upon arrival, based on availability. Third Night Free deal requires two-night stay and the hotel will add a third consecutive night free. When: Through Sept. 30 Book: 480-376-2600 Website: hotelvalleyho.com, use booking code STAY2PLAY

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Deal: Hotel rates from $135 with no added parking or resort fees. When: Through Sept. 30 Book: omnimontelucia.com, use booking code PKGFRE Website: scottsdalesilveradogolfclub.com The Phoenician Golf Club Deal: Kids under 15 are able to play free with Dad. Price: $89 per person before 11 a.m. Where: 6000 E. Camelback Rd. Reservation: 480-423-2450 Website: thephoenician.com/golf Troon North Golf Club Deal: “Toad-ally Summer Steal” includes

The Phoenician Package: Fire & Ice package with hotel rates from $179, plus $35 daily resort fee; includes poolside games, sizzling performances and dining, spa and golf offers. When: Through Aug. 30 Book: 480-941-8200 Website: thephoenician.com/summer, use booking code D58 The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch Package: Rock Your Staycation package with hotel rates from $97; includes a 50 percent discount on the $29 daily resort fee, $30 daily resort credit and two $25 Luna Spa vouchers (per reservation). When: Through Sept. 1 Book: destinationhotels.com/scottsdale-resort, use booking code ROCK19

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa Package: Summer Made Simple package with hotel rates from $139, plus $40 daily resort fee; includes self-parking, kidfriendly activities, like mermaid classes, snowball fights and dive-in movies; kids under 18 can play a round of golf for free with a paying adult. When: Through Aug. 26 Book: 480-444-1234 Website: hyattregencyscottsdale.com, use booking code SIMPLE Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Package: Hotel rates from $135 with no added parking or resort fees. When: Through Sept. 30 Book: omnimontelucia.com, use booking code PKGFRE

four rounds of golf, three Callaway Truvis golf balls, four drink tickets, one choice of black or brown Nexbelt, one souvenir cup, one toad head cover, 30day membership to Village. Price: $199 plus tax Where: 10320 E Dynamite Blvd. Reservations: 480-585-7700 Website: troonnorthgolf.com

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Pho-get about it, Dilla Libre aims for unique BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

hat was once Pho King Kitchen and Food Truck in southern Scottsdale is now Dilla Libre, another restaurant and food truck owned by Mike Baum and Daniel Pawenski. Located on the northeast corner of Thomas and Hayden roads, it is the second Dilla Libre brick-and-mortar restaurant in the Valley; the �irst is in north Phoenix. With Dilla Libre, formerly known as Taco & Dilla Parlor and United Lunchadores Street Gourmet, Baum and Pawenski have found success putting their own twist on the Mexican food staple. Experimenting with different �lavor pro�iles, regions and cuisines, they are constantly rotating the menu. For instance, patrons will �ind Thai- and Vietnamese-in�luenced, southern chickeninspired, vegan-friendly and other unique quesadilla �lavors on the menu. “There’s nothing but possibilities with what we can do,” Baum said. Dilla Libre in Scottsdale of�icially opened June 1, though the owners gradually transitioned the Pho King menu and trained the staff for weeks leading up to the soft opening. “The transformational things that need to happen now are just changing the inside to make it pull together this concept [at the Phoenix location],” Pawenski said, adding that they’ll have local artists paint murals inside the Scottsdale restaurant. The owners plan to host a grand opening celebration in early fall for both Dilla Libre locations. The Dilla Libre restaurant in Phoenix opened last summer, but the owners didn’t have time to host a party for it. “It’s been wild because we have the two restaurants. When we started this place, we had four food trucks going — and the food truck business for Dilla Libre is unreal. We do so much catering,” Pawenski said. Baum and Pawensky said they decided to turn Pho King into a Dilla Libre because they believed they had a better chance of success. “Pho King is kind of like an indie movie: It has a really strong following for a very

Mike Baum and Daniel Pawenski are the owners of Dilla Libre. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

The Papa Verde carne asada-stuffed quesadilla and carne asada fries are two of Dilla Libre’s most popular menu items. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

narrow target market. And [Dilla Libre] has a much wider appeal,” Baum said. They also saw the transition as a chance to focus on just one concept. “Having so many concepts, so many moving parts going on, we’re both working every day of the week. It’s going to make it so nice to focus because it’s so busy,” Baum said. The owners also wanted a bigger food truck presence in the East Valley. “It’s just going to spread us out so much easier and it’ll be easier to digest the growth,” Pawenski said. Pawenski calls the Dilla Libre concept a “blank canvas,” allowing them to not only rede�ine the quesadilla, but also — as the

restaurant and food truck’s name suggests — “freeing” it. “It’s a completely unique thing,” Pawenski said. “So far, we’ve been marrying of a bunch of different cultures that we kind of put into it. It’s endless, whereas, with Pho King, we’re going to be competing. There’s going to be great pho on the next corner and the next corner. “With Dilla, there’s no de�inition of what it’s supposed to taste like. We’re creating that de�inition.” In addition to quesadillas, Dilla Libre’s vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu includes appetizers, like elote and chips, salsa and guacamole; tacos, burritos, sal-

ads, meat-loaded fries and desserts. Their most popular quesadillas are the Papa Verde, with potatoes, green chiles, pico de gallo and jack cheese; All Thai’d Up, with citrus-marinated chicken breast, serranos, grilled onions, sweet Thai chili sauce and jack cheese; and the Napoleon Dynamite, with citrus-marinated carne asada, tater tots, “happy sauce,” pico de gallo and Monterey Jack cheese. The Napoleon Dynamite ’dilla is on the expanded, dinner menu, which also includes the El Cubano, which comes loaded with carnitas, grilled ham, bacon, swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese and dijonnaise. Though they have a vegan-friendly quesadilla — the Impossible ’Dilla made with Impossible Burger meat substitute — any item on the menu can be vegan for $3 extra. Customers have the option of substituting meat, cheese and mayo. “One of the reasons we’ve been able to really capitalize it is the amount of great products that are out there,” Pawenski said, adding that they use a special, restaurantblend Daiya product not available in stores. Currently, they’re testing Beyond Meat and determining if that meat substitute will be more popular with customers. “When you start to look at the vegan demographic, it’s growing like wild�ire. They’ll go out of their way to �ind it. So, when we put the options out there, people are on it,” Baum said. Looking ahead, Baum and Pawenski would like to expand to other cities in the Valley and out of state, including Tennessee, where Baum is originally from. “I think this concept could go anywhere,” Baum said. “It really depends on how the business model pans out and whether it’s franchising or co-owning.” The owners are also working on expanding their bar program, transforming the restaurant into a mezcal speakeasy at night, offering cocktails and �lights of mezcal and tequila. “It’s like a candle-lit experience. It’s really intimate,” Pawenski said. “It’s curated music, and the drinks are always going to be seasonal. Our bar menu is really much a celebration of Mexico.” Dilla Libre is located at 8018 E. Thomas Rd. Information: dillalibre.com

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Hard-boiled egg cookie dough is no raw deal

know you’ve been waiting for someone to give you permission to safely eat raw chocolate chip cookie dough. Well, now you have it because this delicious version of America’s favorite cookie uses hard boiled eggs instead of raw eggs. It’s no surprise that eggs are an important ingredi-

Hard-Boiled Egg Cookies Ingredients: 2 and 3/4 cups flour* 1 cup chilled butter (2 sticks), cut into small chunks or browned (see Jan’s Note) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 and 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 hard boiled eggs, finely diced or mashed 1 and 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional) Directions: Combine flour and butter in a food processor or mixing bowl. Blend until mixture is the texture of small crumbs. Jan’s Note: For browned butter, melt butter in skillet over medium high heat and simmer until butter turns amber. The melting butter will bubble and foam, so stir to check for amber color. Pour into bowl and freeze butter to re-harden. When hardened, combine with flour in the processor or mixing bowl. Add the salt and baking soda to the flour and but-

ent in most chocolate chip cookie recipes. But can hard boiled eggs not only substitute for fresh eggs, but in fact, make the cookies fantastic? That’s eggsactly what they’ll do! Mix this recipe up in a food processor or mixing bowl. I’ve also included some tips like browning the butter to make chocolate chip cookies even yummier.

ter combination and mix until just combined. Add brown sugar, vanilla and boiled eggs. Pulse again or mix until mixture comes together. Add chocolate chips and walnuts, using a wooden spoon to mix. Make 1-inch balls of cookie dough and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for about 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned. Remove cookies from oven. Cool for several minute and then place on cooling rack. For soft cookies, place them in an air-tight container as soon as they have cooled. Makes approximately 32 cookies. Watch my video: jandatri.com/jans-recipe/oneminute-kitchen/ Catch my new radio show: It’s called Dishin’ It Up with Jan D’Atri and you’ll hear it every Saturday from 2-3 p.m. on KTAR NEWS 92.3 FM. *The Centers for Disease Control warns against eating raw ﬂour as it may contain E. coli.

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