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City Council OKs $2.1B budget for 2022-23 BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

NEWS.................................. 4 City plans big public Juneteenth celebration.

NEIGHBORS.............. 23 Scottsdale teen rallies young people to give blood.

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cottsdale City Council on June 7 approved the city’s 2022-23 budget with no surprises. The $2.1 billion plan includes a property tax rate reduction of 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, an operating budget of $658.8 million, $29.5 million

for grants and special districts, roughly $1.1 billion for capital projects and $356.6 in reserves and contingencies. It calls for 33.4 new full-time-equivalent positions that would bring the city’s work force to 2,588.9 positions as well as a 5% pay increase for existing staff and 3% merit raises. The budget also includes funding for various items such as $621,855 for a

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short-term rental unit in the Police Department, $2.3 million for Super Bowl preparations, and increases in water cost and other inflation-related increases. The capital budget represents a 29.5% increase over the current year. The General Fund portion of that budget is $117.9 million.

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BUSINESS................. 30 Kids still have time to submit conservation art.

NEIGHBORS.......................................... 23 OBITUARY............................................. 29 BUSINESS...............................................30 ARTS............................................32 FOOD............................................35 CLASSIFIEDS...............................39

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Scottsdale to host first community Juneteenth BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

he City of Scottsdale has celebrated Juneteenth every June 19 dating back to the 90s but this year it has decided to let the public join the fun by hosting a free grand event at Scottsdale Stadium on Sunday, June 19. The festivities will include live music, games, face paintings, food and fun for the whole family as patrons celebrate a day of inclusion and unity on the day that freed slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation — which was signed and issued on Jan. 1, 1863. “I think what we, in Scottsdale, hope to demonstrate that we believe that Scottsdale is a place for everyone,” said Jackie Johnson, diversity program director at the city Office of Diversity and Inclusion. “We just want it to feel like you’re enjoying a great day where you’re celebrating the fact that (slavery) is no longer something that’s happening and that people are free.” While this is the first city-promoted Juneteenth event, it is not the first time day has been celebrated in Scottsdale: the nonprofit Change The Lead has celebrated Juneteenth the past two years at El Dora-

City of Scottsdale’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion Program Director Jackie Johnson is excited about Community Juneteenth Celebration. (Facebook)

The first-ever Community Juneteenth Celebration presented by Mayo Clinic will move from sunny parks to the indoor/outdoor confines of Scottsdale Stadium. (Facebook)

do Park and McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, respectively. However, this year aims to attract a crowd of over 500 people by utilizing the stadium’s indoor and outdoor spaces. “Scottsdale stadium provides us with the opportunity to have indoor and outdoor activities,” Johnson said. “We are going to use the fieldhouse so the indoor venue will

have the food and the vendor information tables along with other activities. On the field, we will have some live performances, games and activities. It allows us to comfortably accommodate people to where they can go in and out and enjoy the day however they choose.”

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City aims to re-introduce residents to Old Town in June BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

he heart of Scottsdale doesn’t just exist during the cooler months; only problem is that people tend to visit it a lot less during the hotter months. That’s why the city’s Old Town marketing team created June Days – to reintroduce Scottsdale residents to it. There are plenty of events Open mic nights at Belle's Nashville Kitchen offer a sample of Old Town's amazing night life that to bring residents and visi- might appeal to Scottsdale residents. (Special to the Progress) tors to down town during the cooler months, like Canal Con“Our merchants said, ‘Hey it’s really sdale Old Town Marketing Manager vergence in the fall, Scottsdazzle in great we have all these activities going Jackie Contaldo. While tourism is one of the cornerthe winter and Western Week in the on when there is traffic downtown, but spring, but what about the summer what we really need is something for months? when there is no traffic,’” said Scottsee JUNE page 15

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Menzel, others seek more education dollars BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

group of over 100 current and retired school superintendents from around the state are asking Arizona lawmakers to dip into the state budget surplus and give K-12 public education a $1 billion shot in the arm this coming fiscal year. The educators are also asking the Legislature to fix the infamous aggregate expenditure limit that threatened to shut down some schools in March since the same constitutional spending gap looms over school districts in the coming fiscal year. While Gov. Doug Ducey and State Senate leaders try to gather support for a budget that gives more money to border security than public schools, Scottsdale Unified Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel joined about 80 counterparts from across the state and 15 county school superintendents and other educational leaders in asking for more money for schools. “First, it’s an acknowledgment that over time, while we’re grateful for the increases in funding that schools have seen, those increases in funding haven’t kept up with the impact of inflation, supply chain issues and the labor shortage the schools are experiencing, like so many others. It points out we have an historic opportunity in the state of Arizona to invest in public educa-

ring basis for operational needs and an additional $200 million in one-time spending for capital projects like broadband technology in rural school districts and replacing aging transportation fleets. Arizona averages spending $8,785 per student, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the eduJohn Kavanagh Scott Menzel cators feel it’s time to fork out more. In recurring tion in a significant way,” Menzel said. The state is sitting on a $5.3 billion sur- spending, educators are asking for $550 plus and educators think the time is right million to improve that funding number. “Increasing the base is the most importo invest some of it in Arizona’s education tant component ... the base level support system. “When you think about the importance is pretty low when you compare it with of public education to our state’s economy, states across the nation. I think the most the importance of workforce development recent number I saw was (Arizona is) 47th and ensuring our young people are pre- in the nation so our ability to compete for pared with the necessary skills to keep Ar- talent and prepare the next generation of izona a thriving economy into the future, talent, we don’t get there if we’re at the the outline is a way for our elected officials bottom of the funding level. So putting the to invest in that system without increasing money in the base allows local districts to make the decisions based upon their taxes,” Menzel said. The educators are asking for $860 mil- unique local needs.” They are also asking for: lion to go to Arizona’s schools on a recur-

• Another $100 million for special education. “We know the state doesn’t even come close to covering the costs of what it takes to educate students with individualized education plans (IEPs),” Menzel said. “Providing more funding there allows us to not take that money from maintenance and operating funds but have dedicated funds to serve our most vulnerable students.” • Another $100 million for funding programs for low-income students. “Poverty affects 300,000 children and is one of the biggest factors in student achievement … Arizona is one of eight states that does not account for student poverty in its funding formula,” the letter states. • Another $100 million would go for workforce development programs through career and technical education (CTE) programs. “CTE programs have been found to improve graduation rates, reduce dropout rates and reduce behavioral problems,” the letter states. • And an additional $10 million in formula-based district additional assistance to cover inflation, construction costs, and minimum wage increases. But the funding is only one side of the coin.

were abandoned after Biden took office. “Most of those materials are still laying around and were already paid for by the federal government,’’ she said. And Fann said that border security is among the top issues in Arizona, and for good reason. “There are young ladies getting raped by these coyotes,’’ she said. “We have unaccompanied children coming across,’’ Fann continued. “The atrocities are absolutely horrendous. And that has got to stop.’’ The border barrier is only part of that $544 million security plan. It also includes everything from additional dollars to help local sheriffs to financial assistance for prosecutors. But those priorities are not shared by ev-

eryone. The biggest hurdle for Republicans remains Sen. Paul Boyer, R-Glendale. He points out the state has a surplus of more than $5 billion. And while some of that is being spent to pay off the debts of state retirement systems, Boyer said there should be more than enough left for what he thinks should be the top priority: public education. It starts, he said, with the fact that voters approved Proposition 208 in 2020 to tax the wealthiest Arizonans to provide about $900 million more a year in school operating funds. While the Supreme Court ruled the form of the levy to be illegal, Boyer said the state has more than enough to fund that

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GOP lawmakers favor more for border than schools BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ov. Doug Ducey and Republican legislative leaders are trying to line up the votes for a $15.1billion spending plan that includes more money for border security than for new unrestricted operating funds for public schools. And at the same time, they want to cut $1.3 billion in taxes in the next three years. The $544 million in that border security plan includes $355 million for a state-funded fence. That wasn’t a priority of the governor in January when he announced his own spending plan. In fact, he earmarked only $50 million for “physical barriers.’’

But the idea has proven much more popular among GOP lawmakers, with the Senate actually voting along party lines this year to put $700 million to “administer and manage the construction of a new border fence.’’ Republicans in the House were more reserved, approving just $150 million. House Majority Leader Ben Toma, R-Peoria, said the budget plan does not necessarily require all this be spent on physical barriers. He said it also would permit a “virtual’’ fence, monitored with technology. But Senate President Karen Fann, RPrescott, said doing something remains a priority. And she said an actual wall or fence makes sense, especially along 17 miles of what the federal government planned to build during the Trump administration but

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The educators are also asking for policy changes that would allow school districts to spend the extra money. First and foremost, that means “addressing” the aggregate expenditure limit. The expenditure limit was passed by voters in 1980 and puts a ceiling on how much K-12 schools can spend in a fiscal year. The cap fluctuates annually, depending on the previous year’s student enrollment. Menzel said “addressing” means a couple of things. First, educators would like to see the expenditure limit overridden by the Legislature for the 2022-23 school year. But for a long -term solution, educators would like to see the expenditure limit either eliminated or updated to account

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out of existing revenues. In fact, even with adding $425 million to the state’s “rainy day’’ fund and cutting property taxes by $350 million a year, the state would still have a $1 billion surplus at the end of three years. There are some additional education dollars in the GOP proposal, like $49 million to increase basic aid to schools by 2.5%. But Boyer said there’s less there than meets the eye. He pointed out that the plan actually reduces the money schools now get for things like higher salaries for experienced teachers. The result, said Boyer, is some districts will end up with little, if any, new dollars. “It’s a shell game,’’ he said. What it also is, said Boyer, is bad policy. “At a time when Arizona needs teachers desperately to stay, especially experienced ones, you’re getting rid of that state program,’’ he said. But gubernatorial press aide C.J. Karamargin said Ducey supports the idea of killing what is known as the teacher experience index. “More affluent schools typically have longer-tenured teachers versus lower-income schools that have higher teacher turnover,’’ he said. ``So we see this issue as a matter of equity.’’ But Chuck Essigs, lobbyist for the Association of School Business Officials, said it will hurt rural districts who use the funds to keep experienced teachers. There is another $100 million in addition-

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for current factors. Educators would want Proposition 301 money exempted from the expenditure limit. In 2000 voters approved Proposition 301 to levy a 0.6-cent sales tax to fund education, including teacher salaries, for 20 years. And voters made those revenues exempt from the aggregate expenditure limit. With that tax expiring this year, lawmakers in 2018 agreed to a new, identical levy to pick up in July and run until 2041 to keep the money flowing without interruption. The only thing is, they never exempted what the new levy will raise from the expenditure limit. And that alone accounts for more than $632 million of money now coming in to schools – money they former-

al dollars for students with special needs. But here, too, Boyer said, the plan fails to fund programs for students in poverty. And there are other dollars for K-12 education in the plan, like $60 million in relatively unrestricted “additional assistance.’’ Only thing is, that is being divided up evenly between traditional public schools and charter schools that are privately run, often for profit, even though there are far more students in traditional schools. Essigs said that translates out to $30 for each public school student -- and $130 for each student in a charter school. Another $200 million in new education funds is earmarked only for school construction and repair, with none of it available for teacher salaries, a sore point among some who cite reports that show Arizona has among the lowest-paid teachers in the nation. And while there is $50 million being added for school safety, the dollars are restricted and can be used to hire only police officers. Aides to the governor defended the restriction, noting that state schools chief Kathy Hoffman gave certain federal pandemic relief dollars to schools, but with the limitation to use the cash solely for counselors. They said there are schools who want actual officers in place for protection. Fann said if GOP leadership can’t line up the votes of all the Republicans -- it takes all of them as they have only a one-vote edge in the House and Senate -- then she will have to look to Democrats. There are things in the spending plan that

ly got to spend but, legally speaking, could not have spent this year without a legislature approved exemption. Finally, they also want to eliminate Prop 123, an education funding mechanism that included language allowing the legislature to suspend inflation payments and reduce K-12 funding beginning in FY 2026 if K-12 funding accounts for at least 49 percent of the General Fund spending. Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said he is committed to increasing school funding. “It is too early to specifically respond to the very large requests that the superintendents of schools have released,” Kavanagh said. “However, state funding for schools has increased by $1.6 billion since 2019 and I am committed to continuing to increase education funding even beyond

appear to have bipartisan support, like $334 million as a down payment on a $1 proposal to obtain new water supplies, possibly through desalination projects. The state also is increasing its funding for various programs for foster care and other social programs. Fann said she is particularly proud the state is adding $100 million in what it pays to private entities that provide services for the developmentally disabled. “When you have folks that are literally having to change adult diapers, having to handle extremely handicapped children and adults, they’re making minimum wage,’’ she said. “Yet you can go to the nearest burger joint and get hired on at $20 an hour.’’ But House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding, D-Laveen, said it’s going to take more -- a lot more -- if Republicans are hoping for a bipartisan budget. He said the one being shopped around now is full of “misplaced priorities.’’ And it’s not just the infusion of dollars for border security. There’s also that overriding question of state support for public education. One element of the proposal would expand an existing program that provides dollar-for-dollar tax credits for individuals who donate money to help Arizona students attend private and parochial schools. In essence, for every dollar they give for those programs they reduce their state income tax liability by an equal amount. The proposed expansion starts with a small price tag of just $2 million this coming budget year. But it is structured for auto-

restoring the cuts that we made during the Great Recession. “Education is a high priority at the Legislature,” he said. “In addition to increasing overall educational spending, I am also committed to equalizing funding between schools and to increase school choice for parents and their children. “I’m also confident that schools will receive additional money for new construction and maintenance,” he said. “In addition, some of the money will be discretionary so if schools wish to further increase teacher pay beyond the 20% increase we have recently funded with a $1 billion appropriation, they can do so. Finally, I am committed to providing enough funding so that every school that chooses to do so can have a certified police officer assigned to it to protect our children.”

matic increases and would cost $27 million over three years, money Bolding said “takes more money out of our public tax system’’ that should go into public education. Lawmakers didn’t leave themselves out, either. Fann said she needs $5 million -- on top of the current $17.8 million budget -- for onetime upgrades. She said much of the furniture in the Senate is “torn and shabby.’’ But the House leadership also insisted on getting an identical one-time infusion of its own above its $21.4 million budget. Other elements of the proposal include: • 20% pay increases for state police and corrections officers designed to retain and keep workers. All other state employees would get a 10% hike, the first across-theboard increase in close to a decade. • $46 million in one-time funds for the state’s three universities. There also is an additional $12.5 million for “promise scholarships” for low-income students who enroll in a state university, plus $10 million for free in-state tuition for the spouses of active-duty military. • $50 million for an accelerated program to train more nurses, with aid linked to commitments to remain in Arizona. • A laundry list of $500 million in road-construction and repair projects that individual legislators want financed even though they are not on the priority list for the Arizona Department of Transportation. • An additional $30 million deposited into the housing trust fund that can finance new projects and provide more immediate relief to individuals.

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Panel approves site plan for big downtown complex BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

he Scottsdale Development Review Board approved the site plan for a mixed-use development that contains a 70-foot-tall building, 7,000 square feet of commercial space and 40 condominiums near the intersection of N. 70th Street and N. Goldwater Boulevard Thursday. The board voted 6-1 to approve the site plan for the project known as the Goldwater despite concerns Mayor David Ortega raised about it. Ortega does not sit on the board but attended part of the meeting to voice his concerns. In particular, he did not like the fact that the facility does not have over-hangs to provide shade to the sidewalks. “I’m saying covered walkways is just the way we do it … That’s one of the basic things we’ve been working on for the last 40 years,” Ortega said. Ortega also did not like the fact the

This 70-foot-tall building proposed for N. 70th Street and Goldwater Boulevard won approval from the Scottsdale Development Review Board last week. (City of Scottsdale)

top story of the building is not stepped back, calling the project “top heavy.” Karin Santiago, an architect for the developer, said the building’s shape and landscaping will provide ample shade for the sidewalk.

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As an event that strives for inclusivity, Johnson is the proudest of the variety of organizations that have signed on to be a part of the event from event co-sponsors like Change The Lead and the Mayo Clinic to sponsors like OldTown Scottsdale, Scottsdale Arts and Banner Health, who will all be distributing informational materials and tickets to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. “We want the community to leave equipped and armed with information,” Johnson said. “Whether it’s health and wellness, financial information or information about heating and cooling and be-

ing more sustainable. “We just want people to not only have a good time and enjoy it but also to leave informed.” Johnson hopes that this event can serve as a much-needed break from the chaos that has filled the world while celebrating a step towards equality that came nearly 160 years ago. “It’s also a way for people to just come out and enjoy and take their minds off of everything that’s been happening,” Johnson said. “While we certainly don’t want to forget, we do think it’s important for people to come together and it’s important if you learn about the history of people, who

people are, their gifts and talents and everything that they bring to the table. It’s a great way to eradicate the hate that happens in the world.” Johnson also hopes that this event could serve as an example and spur nationwide events next year. “We’re hopeful that by having this event and other Juneteenth events around the country, people will come to understand and celebrate cultures,” Johnson said. After people exit Scottsdale Stadium with faces painted, arms filled with panflicts and hearts full of love, Johnson hopes that attendees will continue to be compassionate towards one another throughout the rest of the year.

“Our mantra is that Scottsdale is for everyone and we want everyone to come to Scottsdale, we want you to live in Scottsdale, play in Scottsdale, work in Scottsdale and feel a part of the community,” Johnson said.

“I think this building does a great job just the way it’s set up,” Brand said. When asked by Brand what she envisioned in the commercial space, Santiago said she would like to see a restaurant go in part of the space. “The patio’s and the large suite scream brunch to me,” Santiago said. “Hopefully, someday, I can have some brunch here with my kids.”

Commissioner Barney Gonzales cast the lone vote against the project. He said he did not like the fact the building did not have over hangs for the sidewalks and felt some of the renderings of the proposed building were inadequate. He particularly did not like the fact that the renderings did not show a required stair well. “I have a hard time passing on stipulations without them being presented in

a rendering, he said, also asking if the building would allow short-term rentals in the condominiums. He dropped that line of questioning when a representative from the city attorney’s office said state law does not allow the city to approve the project on the basis of whether short-term rentals would be allowed. Santiago said Tuesday that she did not foresee any short-term rentals going

into the space. The facility will boast a High-intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) on N. Goldwater Boulevard. The 1.2 acre site was rezoned by council to accommodate the project in 2019, so Thursday’s vote was the last step in the development process. The developer hopes to begin construction sometime in the fall but has no hard date for that, said Santiago.

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That includes $19.1 million in cost increases for existing projects, $26.7 million for new projects, $17 million to improve park connectivity downtown, $16.8 million for bond-funded project shortfalls and $5 million in inflation contingencies. “I think the City Treasurer was very conservative in her sales tax revenue estimates,” Councilwoman Linda Milhaven said after the meeting. “We saw a big increase in our sales tax revenue and she’s cautioned us to say that could be due in part to pent up demand, post pandemic, as well as stimulus payments so I think we’ve got a really conservative forecast on our sales tax revenues.” Sales tax revenue is up $46.4 million above what was budgeted for the last two years combined, but that’s not likely to continue. “We’re able to take some of the surpluses we’ve realized in the current year and put that against public safety pensions, which I think is huge.” Milhaven said. “That’s a big looming threat so I think that will be

Linda Milhaven very helpful.” The budget includes paying $10 million into the police pension plan to reduce the city’s unfunded liability and $2 million into the fire department pension plan to cover its unfunded liability.

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Mayor David Ortega said the budget “ensures that Scottsdale retains and manages resources to effectively govern, expand facilities, provide exemplary police and fire services, and, for that matter, all services at a level consistent with resident and business expectations. “The City of Scottsdale has weathered the pandemic as one of the most desirable cities in the world,” he continued. “The 2022/23 Budget aligns with every aspect of General Plan 2035, which was ratified by voters. “Note that the primary tax rate was reduced ten percent and the Reserves and Contingency were increased to follow best practice. Councilwoman Tamy Caputi praised the budget but raised concerns a lack of development will have on future city budgets. “Due mainly to Federal Stimulus payments and post-pandemic pent-up demand, our sales and use tax collections were far greater than expected,” Caputi said. “ It’s important to remember that business cycles are cyclical and much of this influx of cash is due to one-time/outlier events and certainly shouldn’t be used to adjust budgets in the future. Scottsdale has always been conservative with our finances, which is why we were able to weather the pandemic better than many other cities, and we will continue to do so. “There are a lot of macroeconomic issues looming that will impact our future finances, including tight labor markets, rising inflation, and a possible downturn or recession; we need to continue to be conservative with our forecasts and spending. A great use of the additional revenues is paying down our unfunded public safety liabilities, paying off one-time expenses, and increasing our cash reserves. She added, “My biggest concern going forward is future revenue sources. Development and investment in future projects have ground almost to a halt in the last year and a half while the economy has been booming. The projects we are seeing built now were approved by previous councils, and many will never move forward. My fear is that we missed the window of opportunity and will pay the price in the next 2-3 years with nothing in our

pipeline, and no one knocking on our door as we enter an economic downturn. “The boogeyman of “out of control development” is a scare tactic not based in reality. We need to be careful what we wish for. If we tell people enough times to stop investing in Scottsdale, they will. When revenues go down, our only options will be to increase taxes or decrease services, and those are two things we never want to have to do in our city.” Councilwoman Solange Whitehead said the addition of new staff and doubling the city’s reserve and contingencies fund make the budget a success, she said. Councilwoman Betty Janik gave credit to city manager Jim Thompson and city treasurer Sonia Andrews for planning for federal stimulus money possibly drying up in the near future. Vice Mayor Tom Durham was happy with the salary raises in the budget, noting, “It’s important these days to retain employees.” Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield said she would have liked to reduce the budget ”but that would mean cutting city services.” James Rubatt was the lone public speaker and proposed cutting the budget through actions like reducing the Police Department by 100 officers as well as cutting civilian personnel who work in the department. He also suggested nixing the $8.5 million project to build an indoor playground at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park and reducing services like trash collection to every other week. Council approved city rates fees for fiscal year 2022/23 last month. Those rates include increases in water, sewer and solid waste fees. Water rates will go up 3.4%, effective Nov. 1. Sewer rates will go up 4.7%, which will take effect July 1. The reasons for both increases include increasing costs of raw water and treatment chemicals, rising costs of repairing aging infrastructure, the need for more actions for drought preparedness under Stage 1 of the Drought Management Plan and higher groundwater treatment operating costs to improve the reliability, safety and water quality of Scottsdale wells.

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stones of the city’s economy and all are welcome, June Days is really for the hometown residents. “It’s about people rediscovering what’s in their back yard,” Contaldo said. From bars with swimming pools in them to live concerts and workshops on Native American culture, there is something for everyone. For instance, the Native Art Market is the first indigenous owned shop in Old Town Scottsdale and is open seven days per week. The market hosts jewelry from over 200 artists. Pinon coffee (coffee made from a native nut) and native ground coffee is served. Thursday through Monday there are live flute shows and Saturdays also feature native dance exhibitions. Some of the artists who perform include fivetime Native American Grammy winner Cody Blackbird on the flute and fourtime world champion hoop dancer Moontee Sinquah. “During the performances people cry, they cry tears of joy,” said cofounder Heather Tracy. For the younger crowd there are family friendly events like bracelet making and Puzzle Riders where the family drives golf carts around Old Town looking for clues to various puzzles. For the more adult crowd. there are events pairing wine with almost everything – wine and painting, wine and food, wine and floral arrangement classes, wine and more wine ... But if wine’s not your thing, there’s floral classes sans vino, honky tonk brunches, a coffee trail (think pub crawl but with coffee), and an Immersive Van Gogh exhibit. “Immersive Van Gogh is an exhibit that will make you rethink how many ways you can actually experience art,” said Vito Iaia co-founder of Impact Museums and co-producer of Immersive Van Gogh. “Immersing yourself amongst towering projections of timeless art pieces is such a unique way to appreciate and learn about Van Gogh’s work. We are honored to be a part of the Scottsdale art community and proud to introduce this promotion in partnership with Old

Town Scottsdale’s June Days Program to help make the arts and this experience even more accessible to all.” Guests may use promo code: “JUNDAY20” to apply for the 20% discount for Immersive Van Gogh tickets throughout June. With over 100 different events the idea is to amaze people with Old Town’s diversity. “We just want people to take a look at the calendar and find their version of fun,” Contaldo said. Four free signature events highlighted June Days, though two occurred last week . There’s breakfast at the market from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturdays at the farmer’s market, which is staying open through June for the first time ever. With over 30 different vendors on site you’ll be hard pressed to not find something to your liking. The second signature event was the Scottsdale Stories and Sweets, which, like rhw art walk through the gallery district, occurred last week.. Everyone is welcome to come in out of the heat and listen to stories about Scottsdale’s past while nibbling on confectioneries from local bakeries. And finally The city has partnered with the Mayo Clinic and a nonprofit local group, Change The Lead, to host a free Juneteenth celebration on June 19. Festivities include a variety of activities, including a kids’ corner, raffle giveaway, live entertainment, educational information, and vendors. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, who did not receive the news until two years after abolition. This year marks the second June Days celebration. Last year was “hugely successful” with nine million advertisement impressions and over 63,000 hits on the June Days website (www.oldtownscottsdaleaz.com/junedays), Contaldo said. People were ready to get out of the house after the worse of the COVID 19 pandemic had passed, even if that meant facing the June heat, Contaldo said. It turned out to be something of an Old Town 101 class for a lot of people. “People didn’t even know these shops even existed,” Contaldo said.

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Beloved Xavier tennis coach dies after fall BY ZACH ALVIRA Sports Editor

aurie Coach Martin was a tennis icon in Arizona. For 17 years, she led the Xavier College Preparatory girls’ tennis team, winning five state titles and received numerous accolades for her devotion to the sport and school near downtown Phoenix. She was beloved by everyone in the community, which made news of her sudden passing difficult to process. Coach Martin died June 6 from injuries sustained in a fall at her family’s cabin in Show Low, according to Xavier Athletic Director Sister Lynn Winsor. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and was transported via helicopter to the Chandler Regional Medical Center, where she succumbed. She was 58. “Any coach that has been at Xavier as long as Laurie has, you don’t just meet the tennis team, you meet the school,” Winsor said. “Not too long ago when she was named Coach of the Year – she’s won many

Laurie Coach Martin of them – we always introduce her at the pep rallies, and it wasn’t too long ago she was introduced in front of the entire school and received a plaque. The kids know her. They know who she is.” Coach Martin became a staple in the tennis community during her tenure at Xavier. Along with coaching the Gators, she also

served as United States Tennis Association National High School Committee Chair, Arizona Tennis Coaches Association president, USTA Strategic Plan Task Force Member and served on the Arizona Interscholastic Association Tennis Advisory Committee. Last year, Coach Martin was named the Pro of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Association’s Southwest division. In 2015, she was named the Tennis Industry Magazine National High School Coach of the Year and National High School Coaches Association Girl’s Coach of the Year. Along with the five state titles, she compiled a record of 271-16 during her time at Xavier and was state runner-up six times. She also led the Gators to 13 section and region titles. In 2009, she established Xavier’s tennis program as a no-cut sport, which gave opportunities to the 70-90 studentathletes that came out to play each year as freshmen. “Her goal was socialization with the girls,” Winsor said. “Have them make friends with each other, get to know each other, and

teach them tennis. The tennis was the instrument to get them all together. But what she did, she made them become friends. “Tennis is a lifetime sport and she really pushed that. She had 90 kids out there and it was the most organized, wonderful program. The kids were so happy to be a part of it.” Winsor sent an announcement about Coach Martin’s passing to the entire Xavier community – alumni included. A page was set up on the online platform Kudos and messages from alumni from around the country were posted honoring Coach Martin. Coach Martin is survived by her husband, Stan; daughters Amanda, Courtney and Natalie’ and son Tanner. All her children graduated from Xavier and Brophy. Winsor said funeral arrangements are still pending. “This is a huge loss not only for Xavier, not only for the tennis community but for everyone,” Winsor said. “People are hurting because they know what a wonderful person she was. This is a hard day.”

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Scottsdale senator rips DNA arrest bill BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

divided Senate voted June 8 to require that anyone arrested for any felony provide a DNA sample to police, whether or not they ever are charged or not, much less convicted. The 20-8 vote on HB 2102 came over objections of some lawmakers who questioned whether such an intrusion is justified. Sen. Kelly Townsend, R-Apache Junction, said she believes it violates constitutional provisions against warrantless searches. But the majority of senators were swayed by arguments that 18 other states have similar laws, the intrusion was minimal and it could lead to Arizona being able to solve “cold cases’’ by having a larger DNA database. And they noted there are procedures for those who are not charged or convicted to have the profile removed from state records. That didn’t sway Sen. Michelle UgentiRita, R-Scottsdale. “If you want to pass things because the ends justify the means, then that’s exactly what you’re going to do in this case,’’ she said. “You want their DNA?’’ Ugenti-Rita continued. “Get a warrant and use the process.’’ Current law requires DNA collection following conviction of crimes. It also spells out that police can collect evidence after arresting people for certain specified crimes, including homicide, sex offenses, prostitution and burglary of a residential structure. HB 2102 would extend that to any felony offense. Sen. Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, said it’s no big deal. He said people leave their DNA everywhere, telling colleagues that someone who wants theirs could simply take it from their papers on their Senate desks or even “follow us to the yogurt shop and grab the hundred spoons that we just dropped into the garbage can.’’ All this measure does, Petersen said, is

expand the use of an existing tool for law enforcement. Nor does he believe there is anything special about DNA. “It’s like an ID,’’ he said. “It’s like knowing your name or your address.’’ And Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, said it’s no different than when police take someone’s “mug shot’’ and fingerprints after arresting them. The legislation has been a crusade by Jayann Sepich who has testified in multiple states about the 2003 rape and murder of her 22-year-old daughter, Katie, who was a graduate student at New Mexico State University. Speaking to Arizona lawmakers earlier this year, she urged them to visualize someone who is dear to them. “Think of how you would feel if you were notified she had been brutalized, that she had been violently beaten, sodomized, raped, strangled to death, set on fire and dumped in the desert,’’ Sepich said. The only evidence, Sepich said, was the DNA under her daughter’s fingernails as she fought for her life. And it was that evidence, she said, that led years later to the arrest and conviction of a man whose DNA was on file for prior felonies. Sen. Victoria Steele, D-Tucson, said she understands how DNA can be “misused.’’ But she told colleagues this proposal makes sense. “The fact is, every day innocent people are needlessly violated, raped, murdered, shot, knifed by repeat offenders,’’ Steele said. “We have the technology now to help prevent some of that,’’ she said. “We have the technology now that will help us catch repeat offenders sooner, that will help us prevent violent crimes.’’ And Steele said that DNA can be used to exonerate the innocent. Townsend, however, said all that has to be measured against the U.S. Constitution. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects

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Area burn survivors take on a mountain BY CECILIA CHAN Progress Staff Writer

t’s been a painful two-year journey of 47 surgeries, setbacks and rehab for burn survivor Jason Nelson, who lives in Mesa. On Sunday, the former Gilbert resident begins another journey – hiking 19,341 feet up to the top of Africa’s tallest mountain. “For me personally it’s just a challenge to come from almost dying to standing on top of Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of survivors,” said Nelson, 45, who now lives in Mesa. “It’s hard to resist that.” Joining Nelson are seven other burn survivors all treated at Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health. The trip is mean to raise awareness of what burn survivors can accomplish and also to raise money for the burn facility. Among them are a Mesa couple who miraculously survived a crash that obliterated their private plane. Stephanie Neilson in 2004 as a young mother became one of the first “mommy bloggers” when she started an online journal about motherhood, traveling with children and creating a family home. Over the next four years, thousands of followers shared in the couple’s joy as their family grew. On Aug. 16, 2008, she and her husband Christian were flying their small plane when it crashed and exploded on impact in the Arizona desert. Over the next four months, their lives and future were in the hands of medical experts at the Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health. Stephanie’s New York Times best-selling memoir, “Heaven Is Here: An Incredible Story of Hope, Triumph, and Everyday Joy” honors many of her heroes in the Arizona Burn Center. The couple has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, ABC News, The Oprah Winfrey Network and many more – and followed by supporters around the country and world. The Nielsons share their gratitude for the compassionate care by the first responders and medical heroes who saved their lives. A video about their ordeal can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=apd_ wTSVmpU.

After 47 surgeries for injuries he sustained in an explosion at his then-home in Gilbert, Jason Nelson, now living in Mesa, is preparing to climb Africa’s highest peak with seven other burn victims form Maricopa County. (Courtesy of Jason Nelson)

Among the burn survivors making the trek are Christian and Stephanie Nielsen of Mesa, who miraculously survived a crash that obliterated their private plane. (YouTube)

The other survivors doing the climb are Isia Cook, 11, a Peoria gymnast who suffered burns over 46 percent of her body from a propane tank accident. She will be hiking with her mother, Aly; Isabella McCune, 12, of Phoenix who suffered severe burns when a fire pit exploded in the family’s front yard; Phoenix Fire Capt. Susie Fawcett, burned in 1998 while fighting a structure fire; and Hailey Boyce, who at 17 suffered severe burns in a vaping accident. Nelson’s near-death mishap happened on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, while he was doing remodeling work on his house in Gilbert. “I went out to the garage to light a cigarette and there was a natural gas leak in the street that I didn’t know about,” he recalled. “I lit the cigarette and it ignited a fireball in the garage. “I just knew there was an explosion. It pretty much put me in shock. I remember standing outside screaming in pain.” A neighbor heard the explosion and called 911. Nelson suffered second- and thirddegree burns to 80 percent of his body – from his face to his waist and from his knees to his ankles. “Pretty much, the upper body caught the brunt of the explosion,” he said. He was put in a medically induced coma, awakening at the end of May in the ICU. Nelson was discharged during the first week of July for inpatient rehab but ended up with MRSA, a deadly superbug bacteria. “So, I had to get readmitted to Valleywise,” he said. “It (MRSA) killed my graphs, it ate my graphs.” Surgeons had gotten the skin graphs from Nelson’s back, butt, any place that was not damaged by the flames. “I had to learn to walk again and feed myself,” Nelson said. “I was almost 40 at the time and my parents moved from Minnesota to Arizona to take care of me. “So, it’s been a journey.” By late 2016, Nelson completed his last surgery, which totaled 47 in all, and married his girlfriend, whom he was dating before his accident. For the most part, he has full function of his limbs aside from some scar contractures and some fused fingers that don’t

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bend anymore, Nelson said. “I tell people it probably took me five years to get back to the person I was before the accident mentally and physically,” he said, adding that he has learned compassion for other people because of his experience. Also going on the trip are medical professionals from the burn center and supporters. They will fly to Africa on June 13 and once there they will spend seven days covering 38 miles. Although the trek can be strenuous at times, climbing Kilimanjaro requires no technical skills or equipment,

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against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,’’ she quoted the document. And the amendment says that the only way to get a warrant must be “upon probable cause.’’ But Petersen said the constitutionality of DNA collection is clear, citing a 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013 which concluded that taking samples

such as rope, harness, crampons or ice axe. The team is expected to reach the final summit Uhuru Peak on day six or June 22. Valleywise Health Foundation, the nonprofit charity for the hospital, is sponsoring the trip. Each burn survivor has a fundraising page to raise money for the burn center. Nelson said he’d like to see more mental health programs at the hospital with the money raised. “There’s nothing about a burn that’s not traumatic,” he said. “Everything about a burn, from how it occurs to how to care for a burn is very traumatic.” Nelson said when he was asked two years ago if he was interested in the trek, from a cheek swab as part of the arrest procedure is legal because it serves a legitimate state interest and is “minimally invasive.’’ Townsend, however, said lawmakers need to recognize that people are sometimes wrongfully arrested, possibly because of “political motivation, a political hit.’’ “Is any one of us at risk of being targeted politically and arrested for a felony

he jumped at the opportunity. “I didn’t have to think about it,” said Nelson, who when asked shares his journey with other burn survivors at the hospital. “The goal for me is to give back to someone who gave me so much. “I don’t think I would be the person today if I’ve not gone through Valleywise. My outcome would have been a lot different.” Nelson and the other survivors began training almost every other week by hiking around the state at places such as South Mountain, Piestewa Peak and Humphreys Peak, the highest pinnacle in Arizona at 12,633 feet. Nelson also has hiked the Grand Canyon three times since his accident. that we are later able to prove that we are innocent of?’’ she asked. “But, meanwhile, they have forcefully taken our DNA against our will simply because we’ve been arrested.’’ Nor was Townsend impressed by Petersen’s argument that people leave DNA around all the time. “Just because you can take it off my desk doesn’t mean you have a right to take it during an arrest,’’ she said.

He has always been physically fit, a selfdescribed cross-fit junkie who had just competed in a Spartan race with obstacles the day before the exposion. “We wanted to make sure we were all healthy enough to do this,” Nelson said. “Burn survivors have different issues, some have skin tightness, scar contractures and some have inhalation damage to the lungs.” But COVID came and threw a wrench into their plans, delaying the hike for two years, until now and Nelson said he’s raring to go. “It’s about overcoming the odds,” he said. “A burn injury isn’t the end of someone’s life.”

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Teen aims to save lives one arm at a time BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

Studebaker Group sales partner Lindsay Rusk, from left, designer Amy Kelly and Studebaker Group founder Allen Studebaker raised $8,000 to renovate one of Homeward Bound’s housing units. (Special to the progress)

Studebaker Group aiding nonprofit Homeward Bound BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale broker Allen Studebaker had been encouraged to collaborate with Homeward Bound – a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to providing pathways out of poverty for homeless families ready to make a change – but it wasn’t until he and his team visited their homeless shelter that the gravity of their cause set in. During the tour, Studebaker and the rest of his team at The Studebaker Group realized that the women at the shelter are actively seeking a better life for themselves through providing stable housing for their families and working towards securing a steady job. “These are ladies that have fallen on hard times where maybe their job went away and they’re supporting two or three kids on their own,” Studebaker said. “Because

of that, the family is living in a car because they don’t make enough money to make a rent payment and to buy food. So, when you have to choose between rent and food, it’s food over rent.” After his tour, Studebaker regrouped with his team and the idea came about to renovate one of Homeward Bound’s 76 housing units with brand new furniture. “Most of the furniture there is handme-downs, so to take it to the next level to move into a place that’s brand new and everything’s matching and coordinating we thought that would be pretty cool,” said Studebaker Group sales partner Lindsay Rusk, who spearheaded the effort. The team initially set a goal of $3,500 to purchase the furniture that Homeward Bound had picked out and began a so-

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lthough most kids his age are usually jumping for joy after seeing their picture printed on a driver’s license, a different "driving" motivated Pierce Liestenfeltz of Scottsdale, who will celebrate his 17th birthday on Tuesday, June 14 — which is also recognized as National Blood Donor Day. Just after receiving his driver’s license, Pierce, together with his mother Dee Dee Pierce, began to look into the prospect of giving blood and were startled to discover that the minimum age to donate blood in Arizona was 16 with parental consent. “He was so excited to receive his driver’s license and when he started driving himself, I started looking at him differently,” Dee Dee said. “I thought, ‘Wow, it just seems almost like he’s a man. I wonder if he’s eligible.’” Pierce rolled up his sleeve, clenched a red, heart-shaped stress ball and watched as he donated to the American Red Cross in March for the first time. After munching on cookies, sipping juice and slowly rising from his chair, Pierce was surprised that the joy of doing a good deed outweighed the mild soreness in his arm and so he felt compelled to spread the word about how more people his age could save lives with one quick process. “Nobody likes getting their blood drawn. But what I like to think about is that it might be bad for those first couple of seconds that they’re sticking the needle in, but there’s just so much good that comes from it,” Peirce said. His mother also brought up the point that if he could convince more people his age to donate their blood, they could become recurring donors since humans can

Scottsdale teen Pierce Liestenfeltz has an ambitious goal to have 2,022 teens register to donate blood by Labor Day. (Special to the Progress)

donate as often as six times a year. “The real benefit of attracting teenagers early on is that the lifestyle hasn’t created factors that cause eligibility issues,” Dee Dee said. “So, the likelihood that a teenager is fully eligible is very strong, as opposed to somebody who’s lived their life and perhaps has had other health issues that might be somewhat of a screening nature. So, this is setting you up for a lifetime of donations.” Because of this, Pierce has launched the “Pierce Summer Blood Drive Challenge” and has a goal to register 2,022 teens to donate blood by Labor Day. “I want it to be a good number that I can be proud of, but I think the timing of it is

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across Arizona and three other states. Ashley’s Reading with a Purpose program has raised over $50,000 through fundraising, grants, and book sales of her own children’s books that she writes, illustrates, and publishes. She is scheduled

to publish her fourth children’s book this month. The Billy Michal Leadership Award is named after a 6-year-old boy who helped his one-room school win a statewide scrap metal collection contest dur-

ing World War II. “Michal understood that every citizen — no matter how small — could contribute to our victory in the war,” the museum stated in a release. “His example, and the actions of millions of other students on the Home Front, reminds us that service to country and community helps create active, engaged citizens. Through this award, the Museum promotes these values to students nationwide and honors those who exemplify them. Ashley also dances at Tempe Dance Academy and at Dance Connection 2 in Chandler and holds several pageant titles. On the podcast she founded and hosts, Ashley interviews change makers across the world. The website for Sargeant’s Army is: sargeantsarmy.org/ Additionally, Ashley recently was named an award recipient of Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 18 under 18. Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 18 under 18 celebrates future leaders, change makers and innovators. Ashley started a nonprofit, Sargeant’s Army, in honor of her cat that died of cancer. She has raised more than $52,000 and helped more than 27 charities with over 24,000 hygiene Hope Bags for the homeless and less fortunate.

skill, and performance.” They are Janet Emond, a Desert Mountain High School teacher of criminology, and Sarah Peacher, BASIS Scottsdale Charter math teacher. They were nominated by Ayva and Katelyn, respectively. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. “Our 2022 Presidential Scholars represent the best of America, and remind us that when empowered by education, there are no limits to what our young people can achieve,” said Cardona, praising their “pursuit of knowledge, generosity of spirit, and exceptional talents.” The White House Commission on

Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership. Of the 3.7 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,000 candidates qualified for the 2022 awards, determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams or through nominations by chief state school officers, other partner recognition organizations and YoungArts, the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists. The 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars comprise one young man and one young

woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen atlarge, 20 scholars in the arts and 20 scholars in career and technical education. Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 7,900 of the nation’s top-performing students. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. The Presidential Scholars Class of 2022 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program.

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Scottsdale teen has earned the 2022 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award, given annually to one student from each state for demonstrating the American spirit in their community. Ashley Nevison, an Arizona State University Prep Digital sophomore, was recognized for “the values of leadership, teamwork, tolerance, creativity and perseverance” and was flown to New Orleans last week for three days to take part in the American Spirit Awards gala and award presentation at the National World War II Museum. Additionally, Ashley recently was named one of Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 18 under 18, which “celebrates future leaders, change makers and innovators.” The daughter of Jon and DeAnn Nevison, Ashley founded a nonprofit called Sargeant’s Army when her cat Sargeant died of cancer. What started as an organization sewing cat toys now provides hope, dignity, and kindness in multiple ways. It supplies dog and cat toys to animal rescues. She also has distributed more than 22,000 bags filled with hygiene items to 27 charities

Ashley Nevison, a Scottsdale resident and sophomore at Arizona State University Prep Digital, founded the nonproﬁt Sargeant’s Army in 2018 when her cat Sargeant died of cancer. What started as an organization sewing cat toys now provides hope, dignity, and kindness in multiple ways. (Special to the Progress)

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wo Scottsdale students are among the five Arizonans and 161 high schoolers nationally who have been named Presidential Scholars while two Scottsdale etachers also won honors as Katelyn Sarah Cai, a 2022 graduate of BASIS Scottsdale, and Ayva Francesca Kacir, a member of the Desert Mountain High School Class of 2022 were named by U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. Ayva was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education. In addition, a teacher from each of those schools was saluted with the Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award “for knowledge,

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he community is invited to a food truck party 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, at North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. The food trucks will include Diner on Wheels, which offers an assortment of hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, corn

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perfect because you can kind of set it up at any time and find a time that works for you,” the incoming senior at Cicero Prep Academy said. Although his project is still in its infancy phases, Pierce plans to preach to his peers about the pros of donating blood. “To start, I’m looking to get my whole class and everyone else that I know,” Pierce said.

dogs, grilled cheese, fries, onion rings and root beer floats; Copper State Pizza , which specializes in 10 different combinations of 10” pizzas and calzones; and El Taco Santo Gilbert, which sells quesadillas, tacos, keto bowls, horchata and beverages. The food trucks will be conveniently located in the church parking lot on east side of Scottsdale Road just

south of Cactus Road. The fellowship hall will be open, so families will not need to eat outside. Families are also invited to pick-up dinner on their way home from work. North Scottsdale United Methodist Church celebrates a traditional Sunday service at 10 a.m. in-person and online. It also provides online and in-person weekly adult Bible studies and chil-

dren and youth Sunday school for ages 2 through 18. The nursery is available at the 10 a.m. service. The following activities are sponsored throughout the year; retreats, holiday festivals, turn-around trips, Vacation Bible School, adult and children choirs, mission trips and more. Information: 480-948-0529 or nsumc.com.

Pierce has also launched a website called onearmatatime.org and a social media challenge where he encourages people to take a photo of themselves after donating blood, explain why they partook in the challenge, tag ten friends in that post and include the hashtags “piercesummerblooddrivechallenge” and “onearmatatime.” Additionally, there is a link on his website to make an appointment to donate to any American Red Cross facility near them.

“I’ve respected the Red Cross for a long time and they’re definitely one of the oldest institutions that have been doing this kind of thing. So, they have many flexible opportunities around pretty much anywhere in the country,” Pierce said. With his challenge now underway, Pierce hopes that this challenge spurs more acts of altruism. “Beyond the goodness of doing such an act, it makes me feel good personally. It’s just one of those things that I think we

need to kindle and nurture in our society the act of altruism, so it’s a very good practice,” he said. He also is considering keeping his challenge going past his Labor Day deadline. “I’m excited about the prospect of continuing with this and making this as big and great and successful as I can make it,” Pierce said. Info: Onearmatatime.org

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Scottsdale teen wins cultural exchange award

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nternational Cultural Exchange Services has selected Ana Dragomir, 17, of Scottsdale, as the first place winner of the its Bridging Cultures Scholarship. The Chaparral High School junior had to submit a scholarship in the contest that shared their thoughts on the topic: How does knowing people from other countries and cultures make our lives better? Hgh school students nationwide competed for seven scholarships totaling $13,500. Out of nearly 700 applicants, Ana was selected as the first place winner and will receive $3500 toward her college education. In her essay, Ana wrote, “Where we may only know cultures through stereotypes depicted on television, oneon-one connection allows for greater insight into the rich diversity of our world.” As an incoming senior, Ana is explor-

Ana Dragomir ing various colleges, both in her home state of Airzona and nationwide. She is open to different majors, but biological

science has peaked her interest. “Her goal is to find a career in the STEM field that constantly challenges her to grow,” according to the ICES. She described in her essay sitting in the crowded school cafeteria and admiring “the mosaic of people I spend my afternoons with. “The girl to my left is chatting away on the phone in rapid French. The girl to my right is detailing her family’s extravagant Diwali festival. The girl across from me shares her tamarind-chile candies, a treat loved by Hispanics. "In those brief 30 minutes, I have had a glimpse into various cultures, but lunch is more than just a passing moment. These daily interactions are constantly expanding my view of life, showing how knowing people from other cultures enriches our lives on a deeply personal level.” “ When people from different cultures are a part of our sphere of influence, we draw lessons from the experiences they share, shelving stories full of valu-

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able information to the library of our brains,” she wrote. “Listening to an individual from another part of the world describe the struggles they faced, we develop a heightened sensitivity to others’ suffering. Hearing about the lack of opportunities in certain countries, we grow compassion for others,” she continued. “Often, this stirring of the heart prompts us towards action, such as donating money or volunteering which impacts us just as much, if not more, as we gain a lens of gratitude that causes us to see our lives more holistically.” ICES is a non-profit youth exchange organization that provides high school students the opportunity to study abroad as well as provide opportunitiers for foreign students to spend some time in the United States. ICES is currently accepting applications for host families and study-abroad applicants for the 2022-23 academic year. For more information visit www. icesusa.org or call 800-344-3566 .

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cial media campaign to raise the funds in March. In 30 days, the Studebaker team more than doubled its goal by raising $8,000 and got to work ordering and assembling furniture. “It’s great to see everyone come together and raise money,” Rusk said. “This warms your heart to see how important home is for anybody.” As the team began to screw legs into chairs, place beds onto frames and meticulously arrange the furniture in a way that made the room �low, there was an overwhelming sense of commitment to sprucing up the room that one special family would get to call home. “I can’t imagine being in a situation like so many of these people are in where you don’t have a choice, you either stay in an abusive relationship, or you are on the streets,” Rusk said. “It just rips your heart out seeing it. So, the fact that Homeward Bound can give these people a stable,

The Studebaker Group partnered with Homeward Bound to renovate one of its housing units with funds raised from a social media campaign. (Special to the Progress)

clean, healthy, living experience is really cool to see.” As Rusk put the �inishing touches on the place, she began to re�lect on what she hoped the family would experience the moment the door unlocked and they walked into their new home. “I feel like I tried to put myself in their shoes and the word that sticks out to me is ‘relief,’” Rusk said. “I’ve never had to sleep in a car and I can’t imagine, especially if you have children, what it would be like to not know where you’re going to sleep every night. I hope that

since they’ve hit rock bottom that they can feel they’re climbing up and they can start some forward progress in their life.” She hopes that the progress begins when these families wake up to brand new furnishings and can �ind comfort while being surrounded by lavish belongings. “When you elevate yourself, it sets the tone to how you want to wake up every day moving forward,” Rusk said. “It also goes to show your children that hard work can allow you to live a better life.” Since The Studebaker Group was able to raise more than it originally aimed for, the �irm has plans to use the remaining funds and launch another fundraiser to renovate another room for Homeward Bound sometime this summer. “We now have leftover money, because we didn’t spend it all so we’re going to rally together and do another unit over the summer,” Rusk said. Info: Thestudebakergroup.com and homewardboundaz.org

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in Columbus, Ohio more than 48 years ago as a practicing attorney along with restoring homes in German Village. In 1981, National Education Seminars was born as a resource for adult learners to start careers in real estate and insurance that would eventually become Hondros College, one of the largest privately held education companies in the country with schools in Ohio, Florida, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York and Nevada. In 2007, with John’s vision and leadership, the College wrote, developed, and launched a Nursing Program to assist in the nursing shortage. Within ﬁve short years, Hondros College of Nursing became the second largest nursing school in Ohio and prepared thousands of nurses for the workforce. As the schools and businesses expanded, John began developing commercial real estate for the expansion. He would go on to design and develop over 200,000 square feet of commercial space. A few years later he fulﬁ lled his dream of starting a very successful farming operation which farms 3000 acres and raises American Wagyu cattle for a company he co-founded, Sakura Wagyu Farms. Throughout his career John made it a priority to stay current and focused on current affairs and business trends and he always made sure his companies were prepared to weather any storm or take advantage of any opportunity. He also started Verdant Creations, Purpose Leaf, Motive CBD, and Anastasia Restoratives. Over the years, John enjoyed spending time in the mountains in Lake City, Colorado, and at the beach in Freeport, Grand Bahama. John will be remembered as a loving husband, fa-

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ther and grandfather, an entrepreneur with great vision, an educator, a farmer, a humanitarian, a sportsman that loved to hunt and ﬁsh, an adventurous traveler, a mentor, a storyteller, a risk-taker, and a man with a huge generous heart. Through hard work and tenacity he had many successes in his lifetime, but one of his great successes was how he touched and improved the lives of everyone who was fortunate to know him. Thousands of adult students credit their careers to him, and hundreds of associates have provided for heir families and grown in their careers through his guidance. Over his lifetime he gave generously to his friends, his community, and countless people who came to him for support, advice and friendship. Visitation and calling hours will be on Monday, June 13 th at Rocky Fork Country Club, 5189 Clark State Rd. Gahanna, OH 43230 from 10AM-2PM and 4PM-7PM. The funeral mass will be at the Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. New Albany, OH 43054 at 10AM, Tuesday, June 14 th ; Fr. Denis Kigozi, celebrant. Condolences may be sent to the family at Schoedinger.com. The family would like to thank OhioHealth for all of their wonderful care. In lieu of ﬂowers, the family requests donations in John’s name to OhioHealth Hospice or the OhioHealth Provider and Associate Well-Being Fund. Gifts can be made at http://foundation. ohiohealth.com/hondros-memorial or by mail to the OhioHealth Foundation, 3420 OhioHealth Parkway, 3 rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43202. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST.

Susan Marie Kimball Cartmell went to the Lord May 25th 2022. She was born in Lincoln NE and moved to Scottsdale with her husband Bill in 1956. her online Obituary can be seen at Messinger Mortuary https://www.messingermortuary.com/ obituary/SusanCartmell She will be missed by all that met her. A celebration of life will be held from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM on 20220614 at New Covenant Lutheran Church, 15152 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

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Stylists prove mothers can do anything BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

A Bug & Weed Mart owner Jim LaBrie stands next to his son Joe who operates the Scottsdale location and acts as the business’s director of operations. Bug & Weed Mart has been in business for over 40 years and has had a presence in Scottsdale for over two decades. (Special to the Progress)

Bug & Weed Mart thrives with family BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

ike most things, it started with a need, Owner Jim LaBrie likes to tell people about how he founded Bug & Weed Mart over 40 years ago. LaBrie had been teaching at Alhambra High School and felt bugged by critters that snuck into his home. However, since he was on a teacher’s salary, he couldn’t afford an exterminator. So he decided to do the best he could by going to hardware stores and purchasing the best bug juice he could find.

Unfortunately, the sprays didn’t do the trick. So, he kept searching until he stumbled into a small shop in Mesa that had what he needed. LaBrie was able to purchase the same chemicals used by professional exterminators and his creepy-crawly visitors took a hike. He became so impressed by the concept that he kept a close eye on it and eventually purchased the business he once patronized, giving birth to Bug & Weed Mart. Before Jim knew it, the business be-

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my Phillips was helping her mother move when she came across one of her class assignments. “It was a paper I wrote when I was 9 about what I wanted to be when I grew up,” Phillips said. “I said a hairdresser or a babysitter.” The North Phoenix resident is living her dream with True Salon in the Scottsdale Airpark. She and fellow stylist Holly Canton founded the space earlier this spring. “We wanted people to feel comfortable and safe,” said Canton, a California native. “We wanted just a comfortable Holly Canton, left, and Amy Phillips foundedTrue Saplace for clients to get their hair lon in Salon Plaza in May. (Dennis Murphy/Progress Contributor) done. It’s like you’re home, but perfect.” you’re not. We knew it would Before Canton entered the industry 15 be stressful, but if we did it together, it years ago, she wavered between playing would be fun.” professional soccer and doing hair. Located in Salon Plaza, True Salon ofWhen she and her husband relocated fers haircuts and trims for children, preto the Valley, she was hired by Cast Sateen/teen and adults; highlights; glaze; lon & Spa at High Street. There, she and blow dry; men’s cuts; color correction Phillips, who also worked there, became and waxing. acquainted with each other’s work. True Salon sells Virtue products that “I always dreamed of having my own rebuild and restore hair. They have been really intimate place,” said Phillips, a touted by a myriad of magazines as well Chicago native. “It took 26 years, but we as Oprah Winfrey. “We both wanted something that had a did it.” “We wanted a place for our customers clean, fresh smell and was better for the to feel comfortable, somewhere they can environment,” Canton adds. “We tried it share their super exciting or sad news. personally, because we try everything We wanted something very cozy and inon us, and it’s incredible. “It’s an up-and-coming line. It’s all over Instagram and Sephora has it. It’s see TRUE page 31

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timate and where people felt safe.” The spot has stylists’ chairs, a shampoo bowl and a hutch that holds Virtue’s colorful bottles. Serene and cozy, like Phillips said, True Salon is perfect for individualized attention and it’s less intimidating than larger spaces. “Everybody is treated equally — if they’re famous or not,” Canton said. “That’s what we would want. I sometimes walk into stores looking like I just rolled out of bed, and they treat me weird. I’m still in there ready to buy something, though. It doesn’t matter who it is. We want everyone to feel equally welcome.”

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gan to swarm its way from its humble beginnings in Mesa to four more locations in the valley: Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix. “We started as one store in Mesa and our customers who drove from other areas told my dad ‘hey, we’d love to be able to come to see you’ or ‘is there a chance you could open (another) store’ and the business finally justified enough growth,” said Jim’s son Joe, who joined the business in 2010 and currently operates the Scottsdale location in addition to acting as the companies director of operations. One by one, the stores kept opening and the timing became perfect for Jim to turn the business over to his daughter Cara and son Joe. Although he admits he did put his kids through the wringer in the years leading up to their transition. “Terrible, I had to fire them four times,” Jim said with a laugh after being asked what it was like to work with his children. “But it worked out pretty well because it is a business relationship and they’ve learned enough over the years about how to do things and they’re quite mature.” However, Joe and Cara have proven their worth by managing their way through shortages of certain products and dealing with rising costs. “There were some spikes that were crazy recently. And that was followed by the unavailability,” Joe said. “I’m very proud to say we’ve worked diligently to

The salon’s moniker aligns with their beliefs as well. “We named it ‘True’ because we were being true to ourselves,” Phillips said. “We believe in each other. There are some technological issues that we struggle with, but we just figure it out because we’re worth it. It would be a disservice to our families and daughters if we didn’t pursue our dreams. We’re showing our kids that mom can do everything.” True Salon 7077 E. Bell Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale truesalon.glossgenius.com

maintain stock on all of our items even though it’s been a little bit of a hop, skip and a jump to where I will have to stuff products in my trunk and lug them from one store to another some days.” Joe believes that the tide is beginning to settle in terms of having items on backorder. “It looks like things are finally starting to mellow a bit and I’m very happy to say we have not been out of stock for anything our customers have needed,” Joe said. This has come at the most opportune time as Joe has just begun stacking his shelves in preparation the re-emergence of scorpions and mosquito season looms. “Scorpions have kind of been the long-standing given here,” Joe said. “However, in the last couple of years, we’ve seen a lot more mosquito activity and the West Nile virus is here which is a pretty real issue.” Those are not the only critters that Joe has seen jump into the fold in recent years either. “We’ve also seen a roof rat infestation that used to be focused on just a couple of neighborhoods, and many more places now than it used to be,” he said. However, Joe feels confident in his products and authentic approach to customer service but in terms of the future expansion of the business, he plans to continue to do whatever his dad wants. Info: bugweedmart.com

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Actors Cliff Williams, left, and Bobby Havens will portray Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz, respectively, in Desert Stages Theatre’s production of “Tuesdays With Morrie.” (Special to the Progress)

Actors find healing in Desert Stages play BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

hen Cliff Williams lost his uncle to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in 2015, the grief followed him for years. It wasn’t until he got the opportunity to portray someone with a similar story that his grief began to subside. “Throughout the past five years, there’s always a show that comes along that somehow correlates with whatever I’m going through at that exact point in life. This year, it’s ‘Tuesdays with Morrie,’” Williams said. Williams first heard about the play when his longtime friend and co-star Bobby Havens, who plays the role of Morrie

Schwartz, approached him to play the role of Mitch Albom – a journalist, musician and author best known for his 1997 memoir “Tuesdays With Morrie.” The memoir centers around the lessons Albom learns while caring for his beloved former sociology professor who is diagnosed with ALS and only has months left to live. “(Cliff’s) a young man that I highly respect and love working with and has done some great work and I’ve enjoyed that part of the relationship with him,” Havens said. Williams read the script and quickly discovered that he had more in common with Albom’s story than he originally thought. “When I read the script and saw there

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OdySea Aquarium kicks off Summer of Sharks BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

fter traditionally devoting July to its sharks to coincide with Discovery Channels Shark Week, OdySea Aquarium has decided to give guests a deep dive into informative and shark-related activities all summer long. The activities range from attending live Q&A sessions with an animal care expert to swimming with the sharptoothed swimming specimens that fill OdySea’s aquariums. Also included are hands-on activities like touching sharks, creating shark-related crafts and a shark scavenger hunt where guests aim to locate each of the 14 spe-

cies of sharks that swim about OdySea Aquarium’s tanks The Summer of Sharks has a dual goal of informing audiences about the sea-dwelling predators and educating guests about the man-made dangers that plague these creatures. “We have one of the most diverse collections around and just the fact that more and more shark species are becoming endangered and threatened reminds us we need to revere them, not fear them,” said Director of Animal Care and Conservation Dave Peranteau. “That’s what we try and communicate to our guests and show them why

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are parts in it where Morrie was dealing with ALS and there were also parts where Mitch talks about his uncle who passed away from a different reason. That grief in the script was something I identified with,” Williams said. Although Williams accepted the role to help work through his own grief, he also hopes this play will help his family. “When my uncle passed away, it was devastating to my whole family and I don’t think my family has quite gotten to the other side,” Williams said. “When I read this script and saw this message of healing through grieving, I felt it was important for my family to see this production and that was a large part of the reason that I chose to do this play.” Williams is not the only actor to personally identify with his character as Havens was able to find commonalities between

himself and Schwartz. “I think that I am a lot like Morrie and I think I’ve lived my life a lot like Morrie,” Havens said. “I’m a retired minister and a lot of the things that Morrie taught his students at the university; I taught the people in the churches that I pastored.” Havens most identified with Schwartz’s lessons on how to seize the day and make the most out of life. “I always told people in my church that we need to make good memories in this life. We need to look at our vacations, our work and everything else as a way to make memories and lift people up,” Havens said. “Morrie loved his classroom because he looked for people like Mitch that he felt he could invest in.” Although both Havens and Williams see themselves in their characters, they believe that the way the script was written shines the spotlight on the underlying themes of Albom’s memoir and the film that followed

two years after the book’s initial release. “This show is not about ALS, the disease, and a man that got it and only had a short time to live,” Havens said. “This show is about a man who loves a younger man and mentors him and when he finds out he only has months to live, he realizes that he only has a short time to help this person grow into a real live feeling caring, touchy-feely kind of human being. “This is not going to be a sad story. It’s not about dying. It’s about someone’s trance, furthering their life into someone that they care about.” Because of this, Havens and Williams hope that fans leave the theater feeling enlightened by their performances. “I believe with all my heart that when you walk when the curtain falls at the end of the show, you will have a longing inside of you to be a better person,” Havens said. “Morrie has a line in the play where he says, ‘The truth is once you learn how

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(sharks) are necessary for our environment and why they’re also necessary to conserve for years to come.” Some of the biggest issues plaguing sharks in the wild are the overfishing of their prey as well as the hunt shark fins. “If we overfish the animals that they eat, then they won’t have anything to eat and that can do several things including drawing them closer to the shore, where you have more interactions with humans and it only takes a couple of poor interactions with humans to cause everybody to get scared of sharks again,” Peranteau said. Because of this, Peranteau hopes that OdySea Aquarium can help guests not only conquer their fear of sharks but also understand the misconceptions that have plagued sharks for decades. “For years people thought sharks were a nuisance and that’s why their numbers dwindled,” he said. “They’re essential in our ecosystem to maintain balance. The biggest drive home message is that if we can preserve their environment, we can safely be swimming

Besides sharks, OdySea offers a chance for people to get up close and personal with other creatures without getting wet. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

in the oceans and doing what we want and we can all benefit from that.” Peranteau recognizes that the best way for guests to create a connection with these animals is to be able to touch them and even swim in the same waters as them.

“Instead of just looking through acrylic and seeing beautiful animals, we have multiple things we’re doing throughout the Summer Of Sharks that are interactive,” he said. “Everybody loves to touch so anytime we can get our guests up close and personal with

them they create that personal connection.” Once that connection is established, Peranteau hopes that guests will feel inspired to make changes to their lives to prevent further endangerment of sharks and other animals that call the ocean home. “We see young conservationists come in here every day and It’s amazing. Some of our most educated and driven people are children and you want them to you we want to be able to foster that passion and give them avenues to learn more and to get involved,” Peranteau said. He also hopes it will spur people to do more outside of their homes. “We need more people to be empowered to save the species and to change how we go through our day-to-day lives. It’s the littlest things like getting out and being part of a local community cleanup, recycling and picking up after each other.” Info: Summer of Sharks will run through July 31. For more information, visit odyseaaquarium.com

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Celebrity chef’s restaurant honors aunt BY JORDAN HOUSTON Progress Staff Writer

idely known for his appearances on TV shows like Bravo’s “Top Chef” and HBO Max’s “Selena + Chef,” Angelo Sosa recalls two contrasting childhood experiences that shaped his culinary career. The renowned chef, born in Connecticut to a Dominican father and Italian mother, grew up in a “strict” and “militant” household. He spent most weekends laboring in the garden and preparing ingredients for the family’s weekly Sunday “feast,” he says. “Chores were taken very seriously, and part of my chores was to be my father’s sous chef,” Sosa said. “On the weekends, there were no �lying kites or playing kickball. It was 5 a.m. garden weeding, tilling and harvesting the vegetables or feeding the compost.” Then, on the �lip side of the coin, there was his Tía Carmen’s house in Queens, New York, where he recounts a starkly different family dinner scene. Sosa says his siblings during their visits “would slam the front door open and run past the kitchen to go play outside.” Meanwhile, Sosa was lured into his aunt’s kitchen. “I was a 9-year-old boy and I was tugged into the kitchen. It was like losing a battle of tug of war. I was tugged into the beautiful aromas of tarragon,” he says. “I would prop myself up on the kitchen and I would watch my tía. Many times, I only saw her from the back – I just saw her motions, movements and the heart and passion.” “When it was time to eat, it was really beautiful. She wouldn’t even eat until she heard laughter, joy or just love radiating in the room,” he continued. Now, Sosa is honoring his late aunt’s legacy of love and in�luence with his new Phoenix contemporary Southwestern concept, Tía Carmen.

Tía Carmen, Sosa’s �irst Arizona restaurant, features �lavors imbued from a wood-�ired grill and aims to emphasize “the beauty and ingredients of the region.” The chef spent the past year and a half studying Arizona’s food scene while traveling back and forth between Phoenix and his California home. He also collaborated with a variety of statebased purveyors, including Hypha Foods, the lead producer of foraged mushrooms, and Arizona Grass Raised Beef and Top Knot Farms to incorporate responsibly raised meats. “I want to pay homage. This is really a love story to the region from me,” Sosa says. Open for breakfast and dinner, Tía Carmen’s menu celebrates the local landscape, famers and commuChef Angelo Solsa's new restaurant,Tia Carmen, is a tribute to nity of the Southwest. the wonders his beloved late aunt's warmth and her culinary Signature dinner dishes include tuna crudo with magic. (Instagram) chilled corn coconut broth, Located at the JW Marriott Phoenix Des- smoked chile oil and a dill garnish; southert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott western style Wagyu tri-tip kebabs; lamb Drive, Sosa debuted the restaurant in April ragu with mesquite noodles, pork and Sialongside seasoned restaurant operator chuan peppercorn and a chicken guisado Mark Stone. featuring olives, chimayo chile, garlic and “It’s very important to me that we’re not turmeric rice. just serving food or just serving drinks,” The tepary bean mole negro, however, is Sosa says. “When you come in, you’re one of Tía Carmen’s major focal points, acgreeted with a gesture with a hand to the cording to the chef. heart, acknowledging the people and acThe mole, aged for 22 weeks prior to knowledging the guest. I want people to being served, is made with Chimayó chile, feel transformed and feel my Tía Carmen’s canela, bay leaf and pecans. The crowdspirit in this space.” pleasing side was inspired by local farm-

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