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ASU study puts new light on Westworld

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estworld, the city-owned equestrian and entertainment venue in northern Scottsdale, has long been the subject of criticism by Scottsdale’s �iscal hawks because it has struggled to turn a pro�it for the city in its 30-plus-

year history.

But a new economic impact study by the Seidman Institute at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business suggests that Westworld is a �inancial boon for the city despite its revenue history.

The study found that Westworld’s year-round operation from August 2018 through July 2019 resulted in $111.7 mil-

lion total gross domestic product by state, which represents the value of all goods and services produced in Scottsdale because of Westworld.

Total GDP by state “is synonymous with value added,” the study notes. “It is also de�ined as the sum of employee compen-

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Height limit vote shows council split

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BUSINESS ................22 New experience awaits shoppers, merchants.

ARTS .............................. 27 Grand Canyon fest to honor Scottsdale artist.

NEIGHBORS .........................16 BUSINESS ............................. 22

OPINION .............................. 25

ARTS ..................................... 27 FOOD & DRINK...................30 CLASSIFIEDS .......................34

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he Scottsdale City Council narrowly approved the 150-foot Marquee of�ice building in downtown Scottsdale in a decision that exposed an ideological split on the dais.

The council on a 4-3 vote approved zoning amendments that will allow developer Stockdale Capital Partners to build a structure up to 150 feet, plus 6 feet for rooftop mechanical equipment, on the site just north of Stockdale’s Galleria Corporate Center on Scottsdale Road.

Mayor Jim Lane and council members Suzanne Klapp, Virginia Korte and Linda Milhaven voted for the approval. Kathy Little�ield, Guy Phillips and Solange Whitehead dissented.

The vote also approved a number of bonuses requested by the developer, including reduced building setbacks along Scottsdale Road and Shoeman Lane.

In exchange for those bonuses, the developer will pay the city $2.1 million for street and pedestrian improvements along Shoeman Lane and $1.56 million in cash.

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The council had already approved a different version of the Marquee in 2016.

At the time, the building was approved up to a height of 90 feet and passed on a 4-3 vote with Little�ield, Phillips and former Councilman David Smith dissenting.

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he Scottsdale City Council approved a $1.5-million settlement with the parents of a toddler boy tragically killed in an accident involving a bay door at a city fire station in 2018.

Daniel and Courtney Reiss filed a wrongful death suit against the city in 2018 after their 16-month-old son Joey was killed at Fire Station 601 in southern Scottsdale.

Joey was visiting the fire station with his mother and other families Feb. 3, 2018, when he was caught in closing bay doors.

According to the notice of claim, some of the children and mothers took a short ride around a nearby park on a fire truck. The departing truck triggered a sensor to automatically close the doors minutes later and the youngster was caught in the doors, suffering multiple skull injuries.

The Reiss family initially sought $9 million from the city and other defendants named in the suit, according to a notice of claim sent to the city.

A City Council memo on the settlement noted that the Reiss family reached a separate confidential settlement with other co-defendants in the civil case. The memo does not specify which co-defendants are parties to that settlement or the amount of the settlement.

The original notice of claim stated that the city’s lawyer suggested other parties may be responsible.

The civil suit against the city in Maricopa County Superior Court also named several defendants in addition to the city, including the door manufacturer, installer, the architect and general contractor for the fire station.

The co-defendants in the case include

Little Joey Reiss, 16, was crushed to death when a bay door closed after it was automatically triggered by a departing fire truck at a Scottsdale fire station. He had been with his parents for a tour. (Special to the Progress)

Minnesota-based Door Engineering and Manufacturing LLC; door distributor Byron Epp; Tempe-based Caliente Construction; California-based WLC Architects; Tucson-based C&D Garage Doors; and Tempe-based DH Pace.

The city did not admit fault as part of the settlement approved by the City Council.

The settlement includes a clause requiring all parties to keep the details of the agreement confidential except for those that must be disclosed in accordance with Arizona law.

The city will pay the $1.5-million from its Risk Management Operating Budget and could apply the settlement amount to next year’s primary property tax levy.

“The City of Scottsdale has a practice of including paid tort settlements equal to or greater than $20,000 in the City’s primary tax rate to reimburse the Self-

Insured Fund for payment of the claim,” according to a City Council memo.

The tragic accident highlighted the risks associated with the types of bay doors in use at the fire station.

A letter submitted to the Reiss’ lawyer

by Mark Cannon with Ausperger Komm Engineering stated that the doors are opened using remote controls in a truck or a button on the wall and then close automatically 3 minutes and 45 seconds later “suddenly and without warning.”

When the doors open, there is a nineinch gap at the hinge point, which is where Joey Reiss was when the doors closed on him.

Cannon suggested several safety improvements, including painting the door’s manual release handles red, applying a flexible, tough barrier to pinch points, and creating warning signs on the doors.

ture an upscale style “commensurate with the quality of the location” said zoning attorney Jason Morris, who represented Sunday Goods before the commission.

Morris said Sunday Goods is working with a designer that has designed dispensaries located in Beverly Hills, California, and Aspen, Colorado.

Non-marijuana-based holistic items would also be sold on site. No growing or cultivating of marijuana would be performed on site.

A group of 15 owners with proper-

ties near the proposed site submitted a petition opposing the project. They included the owners of a building that houses a preschool just 250 feet away.

The Scottsdale City Council approved amendments to city ordinance in 2016 that increased the separation between dispensaries and schools, residential uses, churches and public parks to 1,500 feet.

However, McCartney K. Hart, owner of the Perform to Learn preschool,

Planners recommend Scottsdale dispensary approval

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owntown Scottsdale’s first medical marijuana dispensary is one step closer to becoming a reality after the Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend its approval.

The dispensary from Scottsdalebased Sunday Goods would go on the site of the Club Tattoo building at 5th Avenue and Winfield Scott Plaza.

If approved by city council, the building would be renovated and fea-

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sent a letter to city staff in September 2018 stating she supported the dispensary and the preschool “will cease operations prior to, or contemporaneous with” the dispensary’s permit application.

A lawyer for the property owner said they had not been informed the preschool was moving.

“It is unclear as to why the property owner and preschool owner (tenant) are not consistent,” said Scottsdale Senior Planner Bryan Cluff. “Either way, stipulation number one on (the case) does not allow the medical marijuana use to operate until the site is compliant with all separation requirements.”

City staff said that even with council approval, the dispensary will not be allowed to open until it complies with separation requirements.

The Sunday Goods site also neighbors a Christian Science Reading Room, but the company is in the process of purchasing that property, Cluff said.

Some area property owners argued the dispensary would lower their property values or negatively affect their businesses.

Scottsdale resident Thomas Lovell, a southern Scottsdale resident with cancer who supported the approval of the Sunday Goods dispensary. (Pablo Robles/

Scottsdale resident Paula Sturgeon asked the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the Sunday Goods dispensary. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

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David Dodge owns CodaKid, a kids coding academy located across the street from the proposed dispensary, said kids ages 6 to 15 come to his business and parents “are not happy at all” about a dispensary opening up nearby.

The proposed dispensary has its fair share of supporters, too, though.

Several residents spoke in favor of

the project at the meeting and city staff received a petition with about 430 signatures in support of the dispensary – though signatures came from residents of Scottsdale and other Valley cities.

Many of the supporters said the dispensary will address a problem of access in southern Scottsdale, where many residents have to travel to other

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cities to obtain medical marijuana.

Resident Thomas Lovell said he is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and has to drive 30 minutes to a dispensary.

“That’s a nuisance when you’re not feeling well,” Lovell said.

Currently, there is only one medical marijuana dispensary in the Community Health Analysis Areas, or CHAA, that includes southern Scottsdale.

The Arizona Department of Health Services uses CHAAs to determine where dispensaries can be located.

The only southern Scottsdale dispensary is Monarch Wellness Center east of McCormick Ranch.

Card holders in downtown Scottsdale and areas further south have to commute at least six miles to Monarch Wellness or other dispensaries in Phoenix and Tempe to access medicinal cannabis.

ADHS issued a second dispensary license in 2017 for the southern Scottsdale CHAA to Sunday Goods but the operator had been unable to find a location that adhered to all of the city’s zoning and separation requirements.

The Sunday Goods conditional use permit and zoning cases are scheduled to go before council on Oct. 1.

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Study �inds Scottsdale needs more parks access

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

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cottsdale and other cities throughout the country could improve access to parks and open spaces for residents by opening up school facilities after hours, according to a nationwide advocacy group.

The Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that advocates for using public land as park space, wrote that shared-use agreements between local governments and school districts could solve park access for nearly 20 million people across the country.

According to the Trust for Public Land’s 2019 Parkscore rankings, Scottsdale ranks number 41 out 97 cities — the top ranking of any Arizona city. The rankings consider park acreage, amenities, investment and resident access to park facilities.

One issue dragging down Scottsdale’s score involves access.

Scottsdale and its 46 parks received 100 out of 100 points in the park acreage category, which looks at the median park size and total land dedicated to parks in a city.

According to the report, 27 percent of Scottsdale’s city land is used for parks and recreation. The national median is just 15 percent.

However, the city received just 12.5 out 100 points for park access, which measures how many residents live within a 10 minute walk of a park.

In Scottsdale, just 40 percent of residents live within 10 minutes of a park — well below the national average of 54 percent, according to the Parkscore report.

One reason for the disparity between acreage and access could be that a significant portion of the city’s land investment is in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Scottsdale residents have approved multiple sales tax hikes over the years to acquire land in the McDowell Mountains to create and grow the preserve, which now encompasses 30,500 acres and is one of the largest urban preserves in the country, according to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Conservancy.

Despite its size, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is not, for the most part, located near densely populated areas.

“There are places like Scottsdale where it has a few really huge, expansive, beautiful parks, but that means that they’re far away for many residents,” said Joanna Fisher, trust press secretary.

So, despite Scottsdale’s significant investment in public land for recreation, a significant portion of the population is not

According to the Trust for Public Land’s 2019 Parkscore rankings, Scottsdale ranks #41 out 97 cities – the top ranking of any Arizona city. The Parkscore rankings consider park acreage, amenities, investment and resident access to park facilities. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

within a 10 minute walk of a park.

“We really value everyone having that easy access to a park, so that’s why access is one of the top four things that we measure when we think about parks,” Fisher said.

According to an interactive map created by the trust, the areas of greatest need of park space in Scottsdale are in all parts of the city.

The map can be viewed at tpl.org/city/ scottsdale-arizona.

Notably, in southern Scottsdale, these areas of need are on the western and eastern edges of town because much of the center portion of southern Scottsdale sits along the 11-mile greenbelt.

The trust suggested five locations where additional park space could significantly improve access, including in three spots

in southern Scottsdale near Oak and 66th Streets; Scottsdale Road and Drinkwater Boulevard; and Oak Street and Pima Road.

It also suggested two areas further north near Cactus Road and 94th Street and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Thompson Peak Parkway.

The Trust for Public Lands study suggests that an agreement between the city and Scottsdale Unified School District could improve access for residents who do not live near parks.

Danielle Denk, program manager with The Trust for Public Land, said schools offer a good solution to the access problem because many were built to be near families.

“Just by the nature of being walkable for children, they become just wonderful walkability factors for parks as well,” Denk

said. “Because families live near schools, so families therefore live near school yards, and if they are green and open to the public, then you have a sort of a de facto park within a 10 minute walk.”

Schools like Hohokam Elementary and Redfield Elementary are located near areas of need on the interactive map.

The City of Scottsdale actually already has an intergovernmental agreement in place with SUSD, though it is limited in scope.

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Director Reed Pryor said that under the agreement, the city’s adult sports leagues and youth development and recreation programs use the district’s indoor facilities.

“We also work with our youth sports teams in the community that will play on their fields,” Pryor said via email.

In September 2018, the Scottsdale City Council reauthorized an intergovernmental agreement with SUSD that dates back to 2005 in which the city provides funds to the district for additional maintenance on the fields used by the city.

Under the most recent agreement, the city committed to paying the district $98,262 in four installments in 2018 and 2019.

That agreement is not exactly what the trust had in mind, though.

It advocates agreements that “allow schoolyards to remain open to the public outside of school hours.”

Still, the initial agreement could serve as a jumping off point to start a larger conversation about SUSD and the city can collaborate to increase park access for residents.

After all, having the city involved is a key component of the Trust’s proposal, because it gives the school district a partner to help resolve cost-sharing and liability issues.

Under SUSD policy and state law, the district must require liability insurance when it rents out district facilities.

Amy Bolton, spokesperson for SUSD, said opening up playgrounds and similar facilities outside of school hours would fall under that requirement.

“Often, shared-use agreements resolve liability-related responsibilities and shift the burden for increased costs and maintenance away from our under funded school districts, so the wider community that benefits can help shoulder the costs,” said Sharon Danks, CEO of Green Schoolyards America, an organization that advocates for removing asphalt on playgrounds to create green spaces.

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“The synergy of residential, entertainment and office is really important to keep our downtown vital and successful,” Hibbert said.

Not all residents agreed that Marquee would be the shot in the arm supporters claimed it to be.

Some complained that the buildings design and massing looked similar to large cruise ship and would dominate the skyline along Scottsdale Road and negatively impact tourism.

“Does it live up to the aesthetic and architectural value that the city of Scottsdale deserves? I’m not so sure it does,” said resident Betty Janik, president of the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale.

“It’s been called a monster and it’s been called the Titanic…will it be a gem or will it be a sore thumb like the Henkel building,” Janik added, referencing the large glass building in northern Scottsdale.

Milhaven disagreed.

“I take great issue with the folks who say that this is not a quality project…

Are there some minor modifications to the guidelines? Yeah,” Milhaven said.

“While we tweaked the standards, I think for every exception we made,

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Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan in 2018 that created Type 3 zoning areas with heights up to 150 feet in certain areas of downtown Scottsdale, including the Marquee site.

Zoning attorney Jason Morris, who represented Stockdale before the council, said that change was one reason the case was brought back before the city.

The height is not the only thing that changed under the new development agreement.

The allowable floor area of the building also increased from 204,660 square feet to 271,900 square feet, and parking for the office building was reduced from 970 spaces to 906 spaces. Parking for the ground level retail will increase from 50 to 68 spaces.

The total bonus payment was also less under the old agreement at $685,066.

The Marquee project was a lightning rod among residents as it worked its way through city boards and commissions — culminating with the split vote at the City Council.

The city received many emails in support or opposition to the project, and 26 people requested to speak on the topic to the City Council.

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Of those speakers, 10 were against the Marquee as currently designed and 16 spoke in favor of it.

At least five speakers in favor of the Marquee work for businesses with connections to Marquee developer Shawn Yari, including W Scottsdale General Manager David Cronin and Kevin Callahan with commercial real estate firm CBRE.

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they gave us a little bit more,” Milhaven said, noting the developer agreed to add open space in the form of sidewalks and pedestrian plazas, though it is not required.

A number of residents and council members also noted the new Marquee plans reduced office parking spaces by 64 spaces.

The parking is still above the requirements under city code, though many business owners have argued that code is insufficient.

The neighboring Galleria, also owned

by Stockdale, is parked at a similar ration and has been blamed for cannibalizing local street parking in the past.

Towering buildings that became an inevitability after it approved Type 3 zoning in 2018.

Whitehead echoed concerns expressed by residents who were against the project, including the parking, massing and design concerns.

Whitehead, who was not on the council when it approved the Marquee at 90

“I think I’m very supportive…of having office space in this area… but I still don’t see a lot give to the community.

I see a lot of benefit to the developer and I understand that he has financial constraints, but I don’t think the parking, design and the height provide enough benefit to the community.”

– Solange Whitehead

feet, said she did not believe the developer was giving enough value to the city in exchange for the height increase and other bonuses.

“I think I’m very supportive…of having office space in this area…but I still don’t see a lot give to the community,” Whitehead said. “I see a lot of benefit to the developer and I understand that he has financial constraints, but I don’t think the parking, design and the height provide enough benefit to the community.”

However, the council majority looked at the project as boon for the city that will result in the first Class A office

The Scottsdale City Council approved zoning changes and bonuses for the Marquee office building, a 150-foot structure that will sit next to the Galleria Corporate Center.

(Progress File Image)

“My heart bleeds for the developer to contribute $2 million to the city and the pitiful other contributions” said Scottsdale resident James Davis, who noted the additional heights approved by the city are worth millions more. (Photo by Kimberly Carillo/Progress Staff Photographer)

building built downtown since the Finova building in 1999, something several local business owners spoke in favor of during public comment.

Lane said the discussions over “added value” were misguided.

“I don’t know where this has come from, but the real element that any (property owner) has to the city is to pay their taxes,” Lane said. “That’s the primary thing.”

Lane said there is no “unspoken, informal obligation on the part of businesses or property owners to do something over and above paying taxes.”

Klapp said the city needs to focus on bringing in projects that will generate revenue and jobs.

“We can’t provide all the services that citizens expect if we aren’t finding ways to bring revenue in…” Klapp said.

Scottsdale resident Josh Tony supported the Marquee, saying downtown Scottsdale needs jobs and places for people to work. (Photo by Kimberly Carillo/Progress Staff Photographer)

Littlefield countered that the project did not provide value commensurate to what the city was providing by increasing the height 150 feet.

Littlefield said the $2.1 million bonus payment to the city is dwarfed by $20 million the developer will save by the height increase, intimating more money could be spent to address resident concerns, such as moving parking underground.

“That’s the cost for destroying our height restrictions and increasing our density,” Littlefield said. “I do not object to the developer making a profit…but I do mind that he makes a profit at the expense of the city and on the backs of the citizens.”

At the Planning Commission, Morris, the zoning attorney, estimated the developer will save $20 million because the height increase will allow parking to be built above ground without sacri-

ficing office space.

Phillips said he opposed to project for much the same reason that he voted against it in 2016, namely that the building itself was too narrow and too tall to fit in with surrounding property.

Morris also said the building’s design is the result of a unique site, which is also long and narrow.

Littlefield said the developer knew the site’s limitations when he purchased it.

“Neither the council nor the citizens are obligated to sacrifice our high standards of design and development in order to relieve him of a bad business decision,” Littlefield said.

Lane said the city should encourage developers like Stockdale who are willing to build costly projects without subsidies.

Lane found allies in Klapp, Korte and Milhaven — who all said the project will bring much needed jobs to an area of downtown the council had already designated for high-density commercial development.

“If we all agree — which everyone has said they think attracting jobs is a good idea and class A office is a good idea — this is exactly where we want to do it,” Milhaven said.

Korte, a former president of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, said she remembers a time in the early 2000s when she walked past “tumbleweeds blowing down the street” in downtown Scottsdale and commended the developer for its investments in the areas since that time.

Stockdale’s leadership has been involved in a number of projects in downtown Scottsdale throughout the years, including the W Scottsdale hotel and the Galleria Corporate Centre.

Both Whitehead and Littlefield argued the project simply did not provide enough benefit to Scottsdale to offset the decreased setbacks and increased height, among other concerns.

The Marquee approval sets the stage for even more 150-foot projects that are scheduled to come before the Council in the coming months.

The two most high-profile cases are Museum Square in the Arts District and Southbridge Two, which could result in a wholesale redevelopment of 5th Avenue and include another 150-foot office building across the street from the Marquee building.

“This will not be the last one coming before us in Scottsdale because there is going to be many, many more…so look forward to the new downtown.”

Phillips said.

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sation…proprietor income, property income and indirect business taxes.”

The study found that Westworld operations resulted in 1,884 direct and indirect jobs in Scottsdale during the study period. It also attracted 916,694 visitors — 86.2 percent of whom came from outside of the city.

Westworld’s operations resulted in $68.6 million in wages to employees in Scottsdale directly or indirectly and $3.9 million in local sales and bed tax and shared state revenues.

Researchers only looked at the impact of visitors from outside of Scottsdale to Westworld’s events, said Dr. Anthony Evans, a senior research fellow at Seidman Institute who authored the report.

“We’re not looking at dollars that are already present here within the city of Scottsdale. We’re looking at the influx of new dollars into the city,” Evans said.

The reasoning behind that methodology is that, in the absence of Westworld’s events, Scottsdale residents’ dollars would likely be spent in the city anyway.

Evans said Westworld’s GDP number indicates it is a significant driver for Scottsdale’s tourism industry.

“It’s very, very important…It brings in around a $111 or $112 million GDP contribution each year, and I think that’s an impressive number,” Evans said.

Evans said Westworld’s impact compares favorably to something like the Super Bowl, which has a much higher GDP but does not have a year in and year out impact on a specific community.

Evans, who also studied the Super Bowl’s economic impact on Arizona, said it had a GDP north of $700 million.

“But that’s a one-off event (and) Westworld is bringing in $111 million or $112 million each year,” Evans said.

Horses, cars still biggest draws

Evans said all individuals contacted by his team were asked a number of questions like where they lived, the size of their party and how much they were spending on a daily basis. In all, they collected 2,823 usable responses.

For the study, students working with Evans visited 12 events at Westworld over the course of the year, including five equestrian events and seven nonequestrian events.

The ASU report also sourced data for Barrett Jackson and the Arabian Horse Show sourced from third-party studies commissioned earlier by those events.

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Center in 2012.

The treasurer’s report showed that Westworld’s revenues only exceeded its expenses once between 2012 and 2016 when it was $442,317 in the black in 2014. However, debt service that year knocked the venue into the red to the tune of $3.1 million.

The city has floated the idea of getting out of the contract with NWCC in the past.

A city staff report that included data from a study

by Crossroads Consulting included a recommendation to issue a new RFP for marketing, food and beverage at Westworld “at A new study by conducted by the Seidman Institute at Arizona State University found that Westworld generates $3.9 million in annual direct tax benefits collected by Scottsdale. A bulk of that the next available opportuis generated through two signature events — the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction (pictured) nity” to increase revenue streams. and the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. (Photo by Kimberly Carillo/Progress Staff Photographer).

The City Manager’s ofCarter Unger, with National Western and state shared revenue ($300,000) fice did not respond to a Capital Corporation, said the report accounted for the rest of the direct fis- request for comment. shows that Westworld has diversified cal impact.

The 2018 audit found that NWCC was beyond its core equestrian and auto NWCC, the city’s contractor, commis- growing revenues at the venue year over tenants. sioned the ASU study, but Evans said year but that growth was not enough to National Western Capital Corpora- that had no effect on his findings, stat- reach targets set in the city contract. tion, or NWCC, has a contract with the ing that ASU does not engage in advoCouncilwoman Kathy Littlefield said city to run Westworld’s food and alco- cacy and all work is driven by data. she supports Westworld but has been hol licensing as well as marketing.

“I think our results speak for them- critical of the way the venue has been The contract dates back to 2013, selves on the clients that hire us to do run in the past though NWCC has had an agreement that type of work,” Evans said.

However, she said she is encouraged with the city since 2002 to prove food The Seidman Institute has conducted by changes made recently to the conand drink services at Monterra, a spe- research for many public and private or- tract to “bring it into a more businesscial events venue within Westworld. ganizations throughout Arizona, includ- like marketing relationship with the In addition to horse and car events, ing the Arizona Department of Health vendor.”

Westworld now hosts events like pay- Services, Banner Health and Phoenix “I think that was very good, and I per-view boxing, a taco festival, a vari- Sky Harbor Airport. think that is going to help Westworld in ety of youth sports tournaments, two The institute was recently hired to the future, too,” Littlefield said.

Maricopa County Home Shows and sev- conduct a study on the impact of ScottsThe City Council approved a change eral family-oriented events. dale Stadium improvements by the City recommended by staff following the Westworld has also brought in di- of Scottsdale.

Crossroads study, to allow the city manverse equestrian events like The Inager to approve event agreements at ternational Gay Rodeo and the Arizona Critics have questioned value Westworld with terms of five years or The new ASU report challenges the less.

Black Rodeo.

“What I think this report really narrative that Westworld is a financial Unger said this has helped NWCC inshows is that (the city’s investment in drain on Scottsdale. crease bookings by streamlining the The venue has never turned a profit process to sign up tenants, including Westworld) pays off in spades and that we are able to now attract large, impact- for the city and came to the forefront large exhibitors like the Maricopa Counrecently following an audit of the city’s ty Homes Show that book three years in ful events year-round,” Unger said.

The ASU study found that Westworld’s marketing and concessions contract advance. signature events, Barrett Jackson and with NWCC in January 2018.

“It took many more months of time…

That audit included a report from the This allows us to book events more than the Arabian Horse Show, still have the largest impact on Scottsdale’s bottom city treasurer showing that Westworld a year out, which is huge. Large events line, bringing in $2.3 million of the $3.9 had expenses of $7.5 million versus in- plan two, three years ahead of a time,” million in direct tax benefits collected come of $4.7 million in 2016-2017 — a Unger said. deficit of $2.8 million. by the city.

NWCC has grown revenues from $3.6 That deficit ballooned to $6.6 million million to $4.2 million from 2015 to The other events, including equestrian and non-equestrian events, account- when accounting for debt service relat- 2017 but still fell short of targets set in ed to land purchases and the construced for $1.2 million.

Westworld’s operations ($100,000) tion of the Tony Nelssen Equestrian see WESTWORLD page 13

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Over the past two decades, various Scottsdale council members and city the contract by between $400,000 and staff have shared differing views on $1.3 million every year. whether the venue itself should operate The audit also found a number of at a profit. other deficiencies with the contractor, Some have argued that the venue itincluding a lack of consistency in billing self should not have to turn a profit befor food and beverage services that may cause it provides ancillary benefits to have cost the city money and that infor- the community similar to a park. mation presented to council on financial Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp said she performance was not always accurate. would like to see Westworld make strides The audit also found that the city’s towards breaking even, but recognized contract administrator may have re- many city services operate at a loss. ceived an improper discount from the “Most city services and facilities do vendor. The city manager has since re- not operate at a profit. If profit motive ferred that issue to the city’s Human were the city’s overriding objective, Resources Department at the auditor’s then we would only be involved in the recommendation. enterprises that pay for themselves…

A review of the audit in 2019 found We do not expect libraries, public safety, that the vendor and contract adminis- senior centers, recreation services, arts trator had implemented five of the au- facilities, etc. to pay for themselves,” ditor’s recommendations and partially Klapp said. “All the city’s services conimplemented another. Five additional tribute to our quality of life and enhance recommendations were still in the pro- the Scottsdale experience.” cess of being implemented.

Others throughout the years, though, The city manager’s office did not re- have advocated for transitioning Westspond to a request for comment on the world to an enterprise model, where audit and the follow through on its rec- it is funded through its own revenues ommendations. rather than through the general fund.

But Klapp and Council members Guy Phillips and Kathy Littlefield said the benefits of Westworld extend beyond the venue’s direct revenues.

“Although I am happy with ASU’s study, we need to remember the priceless cost of events happening in Scottsdale that fill our coffers and pay our taxes,” Phillips said, noting: “It’s not just the event; it’s the entire experience of over a million people each year that go to Scottsdale and have made it a world-renowned tourist destination.”

Littlefield shared similar sentiments, saying the value of the space also includes bringing people to Scottsdale who may not otherwise visit the city.

“People come here.

They rent rooms in Westworld has long been known as an equestrian center our hotels; they eat that hosts horse-themed events like the Parada del Sol at our restaurants; Rodeo, but the venue has diversified its lineup in recent they spend money in years to include events like boxing, a taco festival and our stores,” Littlefield vintage markets. (Progress file photo) said.

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Westworld over time 1982 – Scottsdale entered into a land use agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to develop Horseman’s Park, later called Horseworld and then Westworld. The facility replaced Cholla Park, which was closed to make room for a runway extension at Scottsdale Airport, according to Scottsdale historian Joan Fudala.

1989 – Horseworld, primarily an equestrian venue, hosted its first Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show but also diversified its lineup with its first Barrett-Jackson collector car auction when that event returned to Scottsdale from Phoenix.

1990 –Horseworld is renamed Westworld.

2005 – Disagreements emerge about whether or not Westworld should host Barrett-

Evans, the ASU researcher, agreed.

“The revenue is only a small part of the picture, isn’t it?” Evans said. “As a result of Westworld you’ve got people going to stay in local hotels and other forms of accommodation. People are spending their money in the shops in Scottsdale. People are going to bars and restaurants in Scottsdale.”

An example of the stark difference between direct revenues and overall financial impact can be seen through the Barrett-Jackson car auction.

According to a city invoice, BarrettJackson paid $694,003 directly to the City of Scottsdale and Westworld to host the event in 2018.

That is less than half of the $1,640,400 direct tax haul the city took in as a result of the auction in 2016, which does not include indirect fiscal benefits, according to Barrett-Jackson’s economic impact study.

Unger, with NWCC, also pointed at that it is not unusual for municipallyowned venues like Westworld to operate at a deficit.

Other Valley venues similar

Budget documents show that other Valley cities own similar venues that are in the red when looking solely at operating expenses and revenue.

According to city of Mesa budget documents, the Mesa Arts Center had revenues of $5.8 million versus expenses of $12.1 million in the 2017-2018 fiscal year.

The Phoenix Convention Center had $67.1 million in actual operating expenditures versus $22.7 million in actual revenue in 2017-18, according to state financial forms filled out by the city of Phoenix.

Just as direct operating revenues do

Jackson or revert to a horse-only facility as improvement demands by the car auction’s CEO rankle some residents and members of the equestrian community.

2012 – The City of Scottsdale agreed to build the air-conditioned, indoor Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center. The center, opened in 2014, would cost the city $52 million, nearly $10 million over projections.

2018 – A city audit reveals Westworld has a multimillion-dollar deficit each year and highlights some management issues at the facility.

2019 – An ASU economic impact study shows that Westworld has a $111.7 million GDP impact on Scottsdale and brings in nearly 1 million visitors every year.

not tell the full story of Westworld’s profitability, the venue’s operating expenses do not include all of the costs associated with the venue.

For instance, the city spends thousands of dollars a year promoting signature events throughout Scottsdale, including many that take place at Westworld.

The city has spent over $500,000 in bed tax funds since 1990 on this advertising and promotion for events like Barrett-Jackson and the Arabian Horse Show.

There is also the cost to upkeep and improve the facility, such as the construction of the $52-million Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center in 2012.

The city is still paying off the construction of the indoor, air-conditioned event space, which further eats into Westworld’s short-term profitability.

That’s not a concern for everyone, though.

“With the high initial cost of the Westworld Main Hall, I didn’t expect we would pay it off and realize a profit in three years,” Phillips said.

Klapp said she believes the investment in infrastructure “is paying a good overall return on investment on a yearly basis. We should and will continue to find events that will move the city closer to breakeven on our operating budget.”

Unger, who manages sales and marketing for Westworld, echoed those sentiments.

“It’s allowed the amount of special events we had to grow, and it’s allowed us to attract more and bring in more, especially in those hot seasons where you need the air conditioning,” Unger said.

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Plenty of new state laws took effect last week

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

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s of Aug. 27, you can get your hair shampooed and blow dried by anyone you want, take your nunchucks out of the closet and actually use them in public and toast Arizona with lemonade as the official state drink.

Tuesday is the day when most of the 321 measures approved by the Legislature take effect.

Some were approved as emergency measures, like the drought contingency plan, which became law on the signature of Gov. Doug Ducey. And some of what was approved this year won’t happen for a while — like a requirement for the testing of medical marijuana which becomes mandatory next year.

But that still left a grab-bag of issues that Arizona legislators found significant enough to create new laws and restrictions, some with broad effects and some much narrower.

Consider a new law designed to help provide some limited privacy for those who have been arrested. The new law makes it illegal to publish criminal justice information on a publicly available website for commercial purposes, including requiring payment of a fee for removal.

It also allows anyone whose information is published this way and is “adversely affected’’ to sue to recover any actual damages, along with penalties of $100 a day for the first 30 days of violation, $200 daily for the next 30 days and $500 a day after that.

Oh, and the news media is excepted.

The state pushed forward on multiple fronts in deregulating some professional services.

Thanks to the efforts of Gilbert state Rep. Warren Petersen, people with certain licenses from other states are free to ply their trade if they move here.

That’s an extension of rights already given to the spouses of those in the military who are transferred here. Now, pretty much anyone who is licensed or certified in at least one other state for at least a year, they can do the same work here.

There are some restrictions, including that the person does not have pending complaints and pays all applicable fees.

And if Arizona already requires an exam of residents to test on knowledge of this state’s laws that same requirement applies to those coming here from elsewhere.

But another law eliminates at least one licensing requirement entirely.

It will now be permissible for someone

The laws that took effect last week came from a process that began last January when Gov. Doug Ducey, flanked by Senate President Karen Fann and House Majority Leader Russell "Rusty" Bowers, addressed the Legislature.

to hang out a shingle as a hair stylist. That means giving a customer a shampoo and blow dry without having to be certified as a cosmetologist.

Lawmakers also voted to ease up, but just a bit, on the use of “consumer fireworks.’’

Right now, the list is restrictive. Pretty much anything that explodes or fires into the air is off limits. And even the days people can light sparklers and similar devices is limited to things like Independence Day and New Year’s Day. Now in the state’s two largest counties, people will be able to light up around Cinco de Mayo and the festival of Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated in India and by those from the subcontinent.

Several education-related measures also are taking effect.

Trained school officials will now be allowed to administer certain medications without parental authorization in cases of emergency.

High school teachers will be able to get incentive bonuses in certain schools where students pass and get college credits for courses.

The Board of Education is being directed to require at least a one-half credit course in economics to graduate from high school, a program that must include financial literacy and personal financial management.

School districts have to adopt policies to report certain suspected crimes and threatening conduct to authorities as

well as to notify the parents of the students involved.

And there will be a State Seal of Arts Proficiency to recognize students who have attained a high proficiency in the arts and graduated from a participating high school.

Legislators also voted to require any doctor or health care institution planning to close to surrender each patient’s records to that person or a third-party provider.

That measure followed complaints by patients after a Phoenix area hospital closed, leaving patients in the middle of treatments without access to their records. Violators are subject to fines of up to $10,000.

Lawmakers also paid some attention to traffic, both on and off the streets and sidewalks.

One involves those increasingly popular stand-up scooters.

The new law spells out that operators have the same rights — and same duties — as someone riding a bicycle. That means the ability to ride them wherever bicycles are allowed.

But the same law gives local authorities the power to implement their own regulations when considering everything from environmental and traffic issues.

And it will be easier to identify scooters and those who are using them with a requirement for each one to have a unique identification number that is visible from a distance of at least five feet.

Another new law requires the Department of Transportation to either suspend or restrict the driving privileges following an accident resulting in serious injury or death, even if it is only a first-time violation.

ADOT will now be required to suspend or revoke the license of someone who does not comply with an order to attend and complete traffic survival school. Until now that has only been optional.

And police officers no longer have to write out a full report of a motor vehicle accident unless the damage reaches $2,000.

That is double the current threshold.

And on the crime front, possession of nunchucks will no longer put you at risk of 2.5 years in state prison.

Elsewhere in the statute books, would-be timeshare owners also got a few new protections, starting with the ability of a buyer to cancel within 10 days, up from seven. There also are some new disclosure requirements ranging from first-year financial requirements to a clear statement that “timeshares are not investments.’’

And while lawmakers have so far refused to tighten up on the deregulation they did several years ago of vacation rentals, it will now be illegal for people to rent out homes for any non-residential purpose, meaning no special events, parties, banquets or retail spaces.

On the elections front, candidates will no longer be allowed to collect nominating signatures until they first register with the secretary of state or applicable local filing official. That was designed by some lawmakers to prevent “surprise’’ candidates from filing against them at the last minute.

There also are new requirements for circulators of initiative and referendum petitions to first register with the secretary of state.

Voters in cities and towns will now be empowered to enact term limits on mayors and council members.

Write-in candidates for local elections will not get on the general election ballot unless they get as many write-in votes as the number of signatures they otherwise would have needed to put their names on the ballot.

It will become a Class 2 misdemeanor to knowingly remove, alter, deface or cover any campaign signs for ballot measures.

I a related local control measure, cities, towns and fire districts cannot impose residency requirements on police or firefighters as a condition of employment.

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he key to a healthy life is to remain active and that’s worked for cancer survivors Lorenzo Sullivan and Diane Owens.

Owens, 68, and Sullivan, 72, forged a friendship during their 12 years working out at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale. More than a gym, it is a community.

“If I just wanted to work out, I’d go to the YMCA, but at the J., with me being a Christian and with Judaism being so close in their faith traditions, I feel right at home here,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan — a Phoenix resident who was raised in Memphis, Tennessee — has been active most of his life. Ten years ago, the Vietnam veteran realized he needed help getting back into shape.

He contacted the JCC trainers.

“I was 216 pounds and I was 38 inches in the waist and I’m now 166 and 32 inches in the waist,” Sullivan said.

Achieving his goal was not easy, though, because Sullivan has had a myriad of procedures since he joined JCC.

Lorenzo Sullivan has achieved his fitness goal with the help of the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

“I had prostate cancer from the exposure in Vietnam. I wound up having to have my adrenal gland removed,” Sullivan said.

In the past 10 years, he also had double rotator cuff and knee surgeries. Sullivan said he started slow, but with the

trainers’ help, he progressed to a more intense exercise routine.

“Now I am up to 11 pieces of equipment a day and I come every day. There are people that think I work here,” Sullivan said with a laugh.

The trainers, Sullivan said, take their

For Troop 297 Girl Scout Brianna Iannone, 17, the new badges were music to her ears.

“I absolutely love that Girl Scouts is finally introducing some more STEM badges and some more outdoor badges,” the Chaparral High School senior and southern Scottsdale resident said.

“This new set of badges has a lot of STEM opportunities for girls. Girls aren’t really going into STEM careers, and I feel like this will give a chance to inspire girls to go into more STEM fields,” she added.

The new badges available this upcoming member year include nine cybersecurity badges, three space science badges, 12 Outdoor High Adventure badges, 18 Coding for Good badges, and the Think Like a Citizen Scientist badge, during which girls practice observation techniques, collect data and share their findings with real-

world scientists through an online network.

Brianna, who has been a Girl Scout for 12 years, said these new badges are a long time coming.

“I know a bunch of these badges were probably in the works for so long, but there are so many things to be excited about,” she said. “If we look at the Space Science Master Ambassador badge: First of all, that sounds so cool. Second of all, every woman sent up to space was a Girl Scout. Why have we not had this?”

“Girl Scouts has had overwhelming success in encouraging future female leaders,” added Tamara Woodbury, CEO of GSACPC. “Among Girl Scouts alum are 52 percent of female business leaders, 58 percent of women in the 116th Congress, 60 percent of women elected to Congress and 77 percent of girls considering ca-

time to understand their clients’ fitness goals and challenge them to beat them.

“They want to find out what you’ve been doing up to that point, so it’s very comprehensive,” Sullivan said. “We had professionals here who can help us if we need them. Even if you don’t sign up for a personal trainer, you can always call them, and they’ll show you how to use something.”

Joe Green, the fitness director at JCC, say Sullivan and Owens’ age group faces the same challenges as younger generations. They struggle with consistency and knowing how to exercise in a gym.

“We do assessments and that is a chance to meet with folks from the very beginning and to find out more about them and to understand their needs and their limitations,” Green said. “We learn about their medical history and their goals looking toward the future.”

Membership Sales Lead Neil Erlich said it’s common for people to believe they must be Jewish to join the JCC. “We’re not just a Jewish Community

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he Girl Scouts launched 42 new badges exclusively for K-12 girls, providing even more opportunities for girls to engage in STEM and outdoor adventures.

“The increasingly strong voice of young people who want to change the world and the lack of women in leadership positions in the U.S. contributed to reevaluating Girl Scout program focus areas and ensuring more opportunities were developed.

Because these, of course, are two topics Girl Scouts is uniquely positioned to address,” said Tamara Woodbury, CEO of Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, which serves more than 20,000 local girls grades K-12 and has more than 10,000 adult volunteers.

reers in technology.”

According to Brianna’s mother and Girl Scouts troop leader, Alanna Iannone, Girl Scouts now offers more variety of outdoor badges than Boy Scouts of America.

“I’m familiar with the Boy Scouts, too, because I have an Eagle Scout,” Alanna said.

“They do have a sustainability badge, a light-saving badge, things like that that are outside; but the outdoor badges that Girl Scouts have is a bigger variety.”

Girls earn badges by engaging in handson STEM activities, carrying out meaningful community service projects, exploring the outdoors, engaging in entrepreneurial and financial literacy programs and connecting with girls around the world.

The cybersecurity badges encourage girls to learn how to decrypt and encrypt

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Center, we’re everybody’s community center,” Erlich said.

He said the fitness community center’s members are diverse, and its mission is solely to enhance guests’ fitness.

“The mission here is really to build connection for the community as well as set an environment of physical, spiritual and mental growth, and I think we’re always striving for that,” Erlich said.

Like Sullivan, Owens, of Scottsdale, has faced physical challenges during her 12 years at the JCC. She found a family in the center.

“I finally decided to get serious about fitness in my late fifties,” Owens said. “I started with Zumba and I’ve been doing it for probably eight or nine years.”

The key to the JCC is the quality of the classes and the rapport with the trainers. That’s especially important to Owens.

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messages, learn proper device protection methods, explore real-world hacking scenarios and more.

“I’m actually very, very excited about [the new badges],” Alanna said. “We’ve been adding some badges, it seems like, for the last couple of years. It gives more of a variety of badges that they want to earn.”

According to Woodbury, new badges have been launched every year since 2016 to provide more opportunities for learning in STEM, outdoors, entrepreneurship and life skills, marking the largest programming rollout in almost a decade.

In 2017, 23 new badges were added; in 2018, 30; and this year, 42.

“STEM and the outdoors are areas girls are not typically encouraged to explore outside of Girl Scouting,” Woodbury said.

“By providing more ways to engage in STEM and outdoors, we hope to engage more girls in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience — to introduce girls of all interests to the range of possible careers in science and technology, and helping them discover the many ways they can make a difference with these skills.”

In addition to launching new badges, the Girl Scouts is hosting educational and hands-on programs this fall, including its PowerUp G.I.R.L.s event and its LEGO Challenge.

The LEGO Challenge on Sept. 15, is a collaboration with The LEGO Group and Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. that aims to engage future female STEM leaders in a rollercoaster-building adventure.

PowerUp G.I.R.L.s was an information

Diane Owens practices yoga with the help of Fitness Director Joe Green at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center in Scottsdale. (Pablo Robles/ Progress Staff Photographer)

event held Aug. 17 in more than 50 locations across the state.

For its second year, the event gave girls the opportunity to learn more about Girl Scouts, as well as take part in a variety of interactive STEM projects and other activities.

Alanna and Brianna have attended the event both years.

“I liked the atmosphere of how most of this is girl-led,” Brianna said. “It’s Alanna Iannone, left, and her daughter, Brianna Iannone, right, just so wonderful to are long-time Girl Scouts members. Alanna has been a troop see these girls tak- leader since Alanna joined the Girl Scouts 12 years ago. (Kimberly ing leadership at a Carrillo/Special to the Progress) young age.”

“It is important to understand the impact Both Brianna and Alanna said the PowerUp events have that these programs have on girls — and helped generate interest in the Girl Scouts our adult volunteers — across Arizona,” Woodbury said. “Girl Scouts empowers and even help increase membership.

“Once parents see the other parents who girls to develop a strong sense of self and are doing it and that the other parents are to strive to be leaders, and volunteers are just like them, I think it gives them some able to help nurture and foster that develof the confidence they need to sign up and opment.”

One of GSACPC’s goals this year is to rethey see that these girls are having fun and there’s so many different kinds of activities cruit new troop leaders, like Alanna, who that they want their daughters to experi- said she became a troop leader as a way to not only spend time with her daughters, ence also,” Alanna said.

PowerUp G.I.R.L.s also educates wom- but watch them grow and make friends.

“Girl Scouts put experiences in front of en on the benefits of volunteering with your daughters that we all want to think GSACPC.

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“A little over a year ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Owens said. “I was back two weeks after my surgery.”

The JCC is like a family, she said. When her daughter died more than two years ago from brain cancer, the members and trainers offered emotional and fitness support.

“Being able to work out and have the support from my teachers is really important to me,” she said.

Sullivan works out daily and he is always happy to walk through the front doors. The charismatic Sullivan said being part of the community and talking to fellow members is what keeps him coming back.

“I walk in here and sing at the top of my lungs and talk to everybody and it doesn’t bother anybody so, that’s the most unique thing about it,” Sullivan said.

Information: 480-634-4944, vosjcc. org

Brianna Iannone, 17, is a Chaparral High School senior and southern Scottsdale resident who has been in the Girl Scouts for 12 years. She has earned the most prestigious award one can receive in the organization: the Gold Award. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer)

we’d make time to do, but we don’t just because life happens,” Alanna said. “Girl Scouts help them have so many shared experiences together, like the camping and the badge work, and you can’t help but make not only friends but [also] sisters in that process.”

Alanna has also made friends, herself.

“I’ve actually made some of my very best friends with other troop leaders,” she said. “I literally just ran here from a meeting with other Girl Scouts leaders because we’re planning a camp, and I love the camaraderie I get.”

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SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 caregivers can listen to stories and music and participate in rhyming activities from 11-11:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-3127323.

Days SEPTEMBER

Sunday

1 Summer cooking series

Capital Grille-Scottsdale chef Jojo will instruct a “Savory International Flavors” class featuring West African peanut butter soup from noon to 2 p.m. in the new state-of-theart demonstration kitchen at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road. Cost $35 to $45. All ingredients will be kosher products. Information: 480-481-1756.

Monday

2 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.

Breakfast Babies

Parents and their babies can enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast 9 a.m. Mondays at Brunch Café, 15507 N. Scottsdale Road. Families will meet in the large, private dining room and will receive complimentary coffee and a chocolate-covered strawberry with the purchase of any meal.

Grandparents are also welcome to join in on the dining, socializing and read-aloud story time. Information: 480398-7174.

Labor Day party

Members can spend the day at the J relaxing by the pool, enjoying food and drink, kids’ activities, live DJ music and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701

N. Scottsdale Road Registration: laurab@vosjcc.org.

ESL classes

All conversation levels are encouraged to practice the English language from 9:3011:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Free. Information: 480-312-7323.

Fast play bridge

Enjoy a game of bridge at 1 p.m. at Via Linda Senior Center at 104400 E. Via Linda. Information: 480-312-5810.

Tuesday

3 Let’s knit

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

Art all around us

The Phoenix Art Museum will present expert slide talks on art from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. This week focuses on the art of postage stamps. Information: 480312-7323.

Stay and play

Give children up to 5 an opportunity to explore, create and investigate with a playbased learning environment program from 10:30 a.m.noon at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. While children play, caregivers can learn about a variety of early childhood topics from local resource professionals. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tail waggin’ tales

Children 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from 4-4:45 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

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Teen advisory board

Teens are encouraged to gather to brainstorm new ideas for teen programs and collections in the library from 5-6 p.m. at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road Information: 480-312-7323.

Twos and threes

Children 2 to 3 can learn social and literacy skills from 11-11:30 a.m. with short stories, finger-plays and action rhymes at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Homework help

Kids 8 to 18 can stop by the Arabian Library at 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road for help on any subject from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Information: 480-312-7323.

Wednesday

4 Speedy bridge

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: 480312-5810.

Let’s Talk group

Bring ideas and questions for a stimulating discussion led by Bill Adler from 2-3:30 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Information: 480-481-7033.

Walkin’ Wednesdays

Make friends during a brink 1.5-mile walk around Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road starting at the flagpole. Bring water and walking shoes. Strollers, dogs and all walking paces are welcome.

Information: 480-481-1797.

Family storytime

Children up to 5 and their

Tai Chi

Everyone is welcome to join a class that focuses on gentle and controlled movements that center the mind, body and spirit for health benefits from 3-3:45 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-3146660.

Little libros (ages 0–5)

Learn fun songs, stories and rhymes in English and Spanish from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Books 2 boogie

Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song from 10-10:30 a.m. at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road Information: 480-3127323.

Paying for care

Learn about primary resources to fund long term care including Medicare/ Medicaid, VA Aid and Attendance, life insurance, traditional LTC insurance and annuities from 5-6 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480-312-7323.

Introductory English

This class is designed for students with no prior experience in English and takes place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Tiny tot time

Develop babies’ literacy with songs, rhymes, movement and board books from 11-11:20 a.m. at the Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-3127323.

Friday

6 In stitches knitters

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

Advanced beginner bridge

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

enjoying life-sized dinosaurs, wildlife exhibits, costumed characters, live music and entertainment. Other attractions include STEM activities, K-9 demos, Girl Scouts crafts, balloon artists, inflatable rides, choir performances, a photo booth, reading zone, YMCA fitness zone and more 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road

Books 2 boogie

Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song 10:30-11 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

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Chair Pilates

Pilates improves the cardio system, eases back pain, improves bone density and boosts heart rate. Join a class to better physical health from 1-2 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Books can… (ages 0–4)

This unique literacy program uses popular picture books, rhymes and songs to teach children from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Mustang writers

Practice writing exercises and share writing in a pressurefree and supportive group from 10 a.m.-noon at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: gpaulson4@gmail. com.

Saturday

7 Shallow Water

With cooler temperatures around the corner, Scottsdale Quarter is kicking off its free fall concert series 5-7 p.m. with Shallow Water, one of the best cover bands in Arizona.

After shopping or dining this Saturday, be sure to stop for music at The Quad at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road

Learning/Play Fest

Children and adults alike can learn, explore and play while

Story stop (Ages 0-5)

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

Tail waggin’ tales

Children 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog 2-2:45 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

Monday

9 Business Energizer

Learn about setting weekly goals and generate business ideas with fellow business owners 9-10 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.

Mitzvah Monday

Bake chocolate chip cookies for patients and their families at Hospice of the Valley to provide a little bit of life during a difficult time. Registration is required. Ingredients will be provided. The baking event will take place at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, 1-2 p.m. Cost is $5 to $10. Information: 480-481-7024.

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Fundraiser for fallen �irst responders rolling in

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hat started as a Sc ottsdale response to the 2016 shooting of a group of police officers in Dallas, Texas, has evolved and grown into a nationwide remembrance ride to support first responders.

The shootings became “the breaking point for me for what seemed to be a growing and utter disrespect for law enforcement,” said Life of a Ridetime President Steve Zengel.

Life of a Ridetime is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for family members of fallen police officers and firefighters throughout the U.S., either directly or through other nonprofits.

Nonprofit Life of a Ridetime comes to northern Scottsdale on Sept. 7. (Life of a Ridetime/ On Sept. 7, Life of a Ridetime will stop Special to the Progress) in Scottsdale as part of its 11-city tour.

Ahead of the Scottsdale ride, Life of the New Jersey State Police, the Blue Valley for the fallen.

The ride will start at Starting at Hara Ridetime stopped in Philadelphia, Knights Honor Guard, The B.A.C.K. Charlotte and New Jersey; and follow- [Bikers Against Cop Killers] car, and ley-Davidson of Scottsdale, off Hayden ing the Scottsdale ride, they will stop Donna Setaro, mother of New Jersey Road and Northsight Boulevard, where in Oklahoma City, Atlanta, Jacksonville, State Trooper Marc Castellano who was local fire stations will also convene.

Tickets are $20 per rider and $15 pasSan Diego, Houston, Miami and San An- killed in the line of duty, joined us on the ride for the entire day,” he added. senger. tonio.

“That was pretty special.”

Last year’s Scottsdale ride raised “We’re growing,” Zengel said.

At the Life of a Ridetime remem- $875, and across all three of 2018’s “We had great rides in West Palm Beach, Chicago and, most recently, in brance ride, attendees will take part in rides, the organization raised just over New Jersey, our largest ride to-date, food, an auction, live music and — of $1,000.

“One was a total wash-out,” Zengel complete with a four-car escort from course — a day of riding through the

said of the Miami ride last year, which was slammed with heavy rain and strong winds.

“I was the only rider,” Zengel added.

The nonprofit’s goal, however, is to reach $1 million.

“We’re governed by a Board of 11 individuals from among the police, firefighting, Harley-Davidson and business communities,” Zengel said. “We are forming a committee to consider best practices and apply them to our organization.”

In 2018, Life of a Ridetime gave $4,500 in total to organizations with a 501(c)(3) that also have an aligned purpose of providing financial assistance to family members of fallen police officers and firefighters.

“It is my hope that folks from the Phoenix/Scottsdale area join us on the ride,” Zengel said. “It will be my third time in Scottsdale, and I hope to build it into a great event!”

If you go

Life of a Ridetime Remembrance Where: 15656 N. Hayden Rd. When: Sept. 7, 9 a.m.

Cost: $20/rider, $15/passenger Website: lifeofaridetime.org

Public Art’s new exhibit space opening

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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fter four months of Sco ttsdale planning and construction, Scottsdale Public Art’s new exhibition space, the Civic Center Public Gallery, is open for viewing inside the Civic Center Library in southern Scottsdale.

On Oct. 4, Scottsdale Public Art will host a grand opening celebration of the 680-square-foot exhibition space, which replaces the Gallery @ the Library, Public Art’s former exhibition space.

At the Gallery @ the Library, Scottsdale Public Art curated shows, including family-friendly summer exhibitions, for more than one decade.

Scottsdale Public Art has opened a new exhibition space inside the ScottsAnd that won’t change at the Civic dale Civic Center Library and will celebrate with a grand opening on Oct. 4.

Center Public Gallery, which will host (Scottsdale Arts/Special to the Progress) four Scottsdale Public Art-curated exhi-

bitions per year.

Currently, gallery-goers can view “Scottsdale Collects Art,” a focused exhibition comprised of rarely seen pieces from the City of Scottsdale’s Fine Art Collection Pieces, including antique glass pieces donated by Bullock’s department store — which was located in Camelview Plaza at Camelback and Scottsdale Roads — in the 1980s.

Also on display at the exhibition that’ll run through Sept. 15 is a multi-panel fiber piece created by Rowen SchussheimAnderson that the city received in the ’70s.

“Because this exhibition space is smaller than the space we had before, we’re planning to concentrate more on showing smaller works of many kinds: fine craft, glass, small metals, fibers, illustration, prints and photography,” Wendy Raisanen, curator of collections and exhibitions for

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Scottsdale Public Art, previously told the Progress.

“We will exhibit work by local artists and creatives. Of course, that’s not the full extent of what we can exhibit, but I’m excited about the new direction,” Raisanen added.

Following “Scottsdale Collects Art,” “Messages in Ink, Women in Print,” a collection of works made by Arizona-based women using a variety of printmaking techniques, will run from Oct. 1 — in time for the grand opening celebration — through Dec. 31.

“There are a lot of women print artists in Arizona, and I’m super excited to showcase the work of these talented artists,” said Raisanen.

The opening reception for “Messages in Ink, Women in Print” will take place during the grand opening event, and some artists who contributed to the exhibition will be in attendance.

Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation has organized free, hands-on, all-ages activities for the celebration as well.

Civic Center Public Gallery is located across from the Scottsdale Heritage Connection, which houses a collection of the oral, written and visual history of Scottsdale.

The collection includes over 10,000 photographs and images of Scottsdale; more than 450 video and audio recordings highlighting the city’s history, 700 books, phone directories and local media; and local newspaper clippings from as early as the 1950s.

The city approved the construction of the Civic Center Public Gallery in April, and because the new gallery is a modular space, Scottsdale Public Art will be able to change exhibitions quickly and more often.

“Civic Center Public Gallery is a jewel of an exhibition space that allows patrons to experience art where they might not otherwise see it,” said Kim Curry-Evans, director of Scottsdale Public Art, in a prepared statement. “With a focus on local artists, the space will provide great opportunities for everyone to see what tremendous talent exists in Arizona.”

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Civic Center Public Gallery Grand Opening When: Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m.

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Cost: Free Website: scottsdalepublicart.org

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The Merchantile promises a new shopping experience

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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hen Saba’s Western Wear closed the doors to both of its Old Town stores — as well as those in Cave Creek and Mesa — this year, it felt like a gut-punch to not only the community, but also to owners Marion and Richard Saba.

“My husband’s of�ice is at Brown and Main and he still goes down there; and he may not say it, but I know it’s very emotional for him to see it close,” Marion previously told the Progress. “Lots of people have called and said, ‘We’re sad to see Saba’s (close).’”

Now that Saba’s, which originally opened in 1947, has left Old Town, another unconventional retail space will open in its place: The Merchantile of Scottsdale, founded by Eugene and Kimberly Pak. Slated to open in October, The Merchantile isn’t your traditional brickand-mortar store; it’s a boutique marketplace and co-retail space that addresses the need for a collaborative small-business incubator.

“The vision behind The Merchantile’s co-retail concept is to help small local businesses grow by offering a trendsetting destination retail space with an ever-changing mix of hip products cultivated by Arizona tastemakers and artisans,” Kimberly said.

The 5,400-square-foot space will house both independent and locallyowned brands, selling everything from clothing and accessories, to home décor and artwork.

But it doesn’t start and end with shopping; The Merchantile plans to be a more interactive, hands-on experience for visitors.

According to a press release, visitors can also meet and learn from local artists and craftspeople, create their own items in a DIY area of the co-retail space, attend a variety of shopping, creative and social events; take photos in an Instagram-friendly space; and relax in the air-conditioned, indoor seating area boasting a “sleekly designed,”

Kimberly Pak is the co-founder of The Merchantile of Scottsdale, a new boutique marketplace and co-retail space set to open this October in the historic Old Town Scottsdale building that housed Saba’s Western Store for decades. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

The Merchantile of Scottsdale is collaborative retail concept that’ll feature a curated mix of locally-owned and independent merchants. (The Merchantile of Scottsdale/Special to the Progress)

“modern desert aesthetic” — all the while sipping artisan coffee from an onsite vendor.

The Merchantile will also function as an event space by partnering with community organizations and brands look-

ing to host public and private functions and pop-up events.

The way the co-retail space is described, The Merchantile hits on a couple predicted retail trends of 2019: experiential retail, where consumers

crave a more engaging shopping experience and great customer service; and multi-channel shopping, especially if the artisans at The Merchantile have an online shop and social media presence.

So, if Eugene and Kimberly can pull it off, The Merchantile, theoretically, should be a hit with customers. But what about merchants?

“Opening an independent retail location is a dream come true for any small business owner, but overhead expenses and the challenge of generating traf�ic are big concerns that keep many small business owners from taking the next step,” Eugene said.

Small companies will not only share space and foot traf�ic, but they’ll also have a place to open a location without the overhead costs.

“For the �irst time in Arizona, independent brands will have the opportunity to have a brick-and-mortar storefront within a bustling retail destination in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale without the overhead costs of operating an independent location,” Eugene said.

The Merchantile of Scottsdale began its search for vendors earlier this year, and while Eugene and Kimberly amassed a wait-list of more than 100 brands, they’re still accepting vendor applications from brands offering a variety of inventory, including clothing, accessories, home goods, art and more.

“We are actively looking for brands looking to join The Merchantile’s exciting and diverse product mix,” Kimberly said. “Curating a unique mix of products and vendors is key to creating a one-of-a-kind shopping experience so we are always on the lookout for new and exciting vendors to join the mix.”

In the end, The Merchantile’s goal is to support local, Kimberly added.

“When a brand joins The Merchantile, they become part of a community of like-minded small businesses and brands looking to grow their businesses together,” she said.

For more information about The Merchantile or to apply to become a vendor, visit themerchantile.com.

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Opt for a clean sweep of ‘yes’ votes in November

BY ANDREA ALLEY Progress Guest Writer

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cottsdale voters have a unique opportunity in November to invest in public safety, infrastructure repairs and senior centers through Questions 1, 2 and 3.

They can also help Scottsdale’s teachers and students by voting “yes” on the Scottsdale Uni�ied School District’s override election.

As a southern Scottsdale resident, a mom and a graduate of SUSD, I believe that voters from every corner of our city should come together and approve Questions 1, 2 and 3 and the school override.

The override helps to maintain funding for arts, athletics, world languages and technology programs as well as other extra-curricular activities.

The override will also keep teacher pay competitive, keep class sizes down and bring updated technology to classrooms.

I want to be transparent. Our kids go

to a charter school. But because Scottsdale is a community that supports its teachers, schools and students regardless of the school choice, when we unite for all children, we create the best future possible for our city.

The city bond program also invests in our community, families and quality of life. In partnership with the override, your “yes” vote to the bond questions ensures that our entire community has enough parks, recreation and youth sports facilities to service the overwhelming demand for our families, schools and young athletes.

In southern Scottsdale, they will help repair crumbling infrastructure at Vista Del Camino Park and the southern end of Indian Bend Wash. The Eldorado Pool will get a cost-saving solar energy system.

To the north, Pinnacle Peak Park will get new trails and Thompson Peak Park a new dog park. Centrally, McCormickStillman Railroad gets a much-needed splash pad and the tennis courts at Indian School Park will get upgrades.

Civic Center will be funded and col-

laboratively built to its full potential, as well.

The bonds will build new �ire stations, make police stations safer and modernize training facilities used by Scottsdale’s heroic �irst responders. They also expand the Via Linda and Granite Reef senior centers, allowing for in-demand adult day care services.

This is only a snapshot of the 58 projects that will make life in Scottsdale even better. You can see a full list of the bond projects here: scottsdaleaz.gov/ elections/bond-2019-project-list.

Neither the three bond measures nor the school override will make your taxes go up.

Secondary property taxes, which fund the city of Scottsdale’s bonds, are not likely to go up even if Questions 1, 2 and 3 all pass, according to the City Treasurer’s Of�ice, because existing debt from the previous bond projects will be retired.

SUSD’s override also won’t raise taxes.

It just maintains current budget levels that help keep class sizes down, fund arts and athletics programs and pro-

mote competitive teacher pay.

We know there are concerns about Scottsdale Uni�ied School District’s past leadership and politics.

However, we should not punish our kids, teachers and staff. These leadership mistakes are not their fault, nor their price to pay.

The bond measures and the school override put political power and decision making in your hands. The citizenled Scottsdale Bond Oversight Committee will ensure your tax dollars are spent responsibly. And the 2020 election will give you the opportunity to vote for the candidates you see �it to make the most important decisions in our city.

This year’s election is a game changer for our community, our quality of life, our families and our kids. The future of Scottsdale hangs in the balance, and you hold the power to decide.

That is why I’m advocating for a clean sweep. Vote Yes on all four Scottsdale questions in November.

and, critically, adequate parking.

It is a sign of a successful community to see mature and forgotten areas of the city transformed and re-energized.

I say all this as a person who has lived in Scottsdale since 1985 and who does not now, nor ever has, represented a developer.

The proposed Museum Square would be located in the heart of Scottsdale’s Arts District between the Museum of the West, Stagebrush Theater and Scottsdale Artist’s School.

It would help anchor Main Street, Old Town’s art district; it would provide new customers for art galleries and other downtown businesses; and it would be a revenue generator.

In the 1960’s, Maricopa County wanted to transform the Indian Bend Wash into a cement �lood control channel like we see in Los Angeles. The city, with a

lot of public input and participation, developed the wash as scenic open space with parks and lakes, as well as gol�ing, hiking and biking opportunities.

The land surrounding the Arizona Canal along the Scottsdale Waterfront has been transformed into some of the most scenic and active portions of downtown. Not long ago, it was unsightly and unkempt land; now it has been transformed into one of the city’s most desirable places to live and work.

SkySong is another redevelopment success. We shopped frequently at the Los Arcos Mall historically located there, but life moved on, it declined and was succeeded by a vibrant high-tech replacement.

Museum Square �its into this category of farsighted revitalization. Today, the site is mostly abandoned asphalt. The sale of the land would net Scottsdale

about $25 million plus millions more in new property, construction and sales tax revenues which can be used for additional parking and other purposes.

Clearly, the project will require city leadership and lots of outreach and public input. All good ideas can be improved upon and, to that point, seeking out and listening to input from nearby merchants and residents will only make the project better.

The city has a history of successful, smart, environmentally sound redevelopment; Museum Square, is, I believe, the next great opportunity.

–Andrea Alley is co-chair of For the Best Scottsdale.

Why I’m excited about Museum Square project

BY JIM DEROUIN Progress Guest Writer

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’m excited about the proposed Museum Square project in Old Town Scottsdale because of what it offers to the city, because of its unique public-private aspects and because of the positive energy that members of the city council and the public have brought to the review process.

I am excited because Museum Square offers a great opportunity to transform an abandoned city-owned parcel of land at Marshall Way and Second Street (the Loloma Transit Center) into an attractive mixed-use redevelopment that includes a large new community square built speci�ically for public events, a high-end hotel, luxury condominiums

–Jim Derouin is an environmental lawyer who has lived in Scottsdale since 1985. He has served on the city’s Charter Review Committee, the city’s districting task force and as president of the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.

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Parents play a role in Scottsdale Uni�ied education

BY NANCY CANTOR Progress Guest Writer

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hirty two years ago I started kindergarten with my youngest son.

I started kindergarten as president of the old fashioned PTA (not PTO) at Hohokam Elementary School; the same school my sister and I had attended when our parents moved us here from Ohio in 1960.

I was 40 and there I was in kindergarten again. My family, mainly my husband and my dad, thought of all kinds of things to joke about that situation, because they say life begins at 40 and it doesn’t mean go back to kindergarten and start over.

Two kindergarten teachers, Geri Wolfe and Joann Reed, encouraged by

two principals, Corrine Hochgraf and Lois Barnes, helped parents understand how, when, what and why little ones “learn how to learn.”

They don’t necessarily all do it the same way, at the same time. That is normal.

Every child has different challenges to that norm, like hearing, vision and speech. Some learn faster than others.

Some grow faster than others and all those vision, hearing and speech things might not progress at the same rate. Bet you thought that whole body had all systems synced.

I know of one person who grew two inches in a matter of months and went from farsightedness to nearsightedness within the same time span.

The classroom teacher caught the problem �irst and gave the parents the

heads-up. The ability of that child to see the blackboard, read and copy things from it had changed, and they were frustrated and struggling.

Teachers are trained to notice these things as part of a child’s development, because learning involves the whole little being, not just the brain. But of course that brain has many parts, too.

Personally, I think every parent should experience what Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Reed helped me to understand. Scottsdale Uni�ied School District has many teachers today who can and do provide such direction for parents.

Learning how to learn is a big part of the primary grades and it would help a lot for parents to learn these things about their kids, too.

Ask questions. Don’t just send emails

or text messages. When you take your student to school or pick them up, give yourself an extra 10 to 15 minutes to shake hands and introduce yourself and even exchange contact information with a short paragraph about your child. That is helpful to creating a positive school experience for everyone.

A 3x5 note card can standout faster than going online. And if the power goes out you can still write a note.

Even a little bit of information shared between a parent and teacher can be bene�icial to your child’s learning and easier communications is good all the way around.

Take the initiative. Parents have always been an important part of the team to educate our children in the Scottsdale Uni�ied School District.

ize the smaller theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, turning it into a multiple-use facility to improve the audience experience and community engagement.

The bonds will also make needed repairs and improvements at Civic Center Plaza. Parts of the plaza and Drinkwater Boulevard have been shut down since last year for emergency repairs to the crumbling bridge deck.

This year’s bonds will make sure the Civic Center Plaza gets needed improvements and updates to host cultural, culinary, arts and community events in a magnificent central outdoor setting.

Without the bonds being approved by voters it could take years for the city to complete infrastructure repairs and im-

provements.

The bond program will also out�it Civic Center Plaza with Wi-Fi connections and makes pedestrian improvements throughout Old Town Scottsdale.

Those will allow tourists and Scottsdale residents to better enjoy the area and its arts events and galleries.

Questions 1, 2 and 3 also make crucial investments in Scottsdale’s quality of life, our economic prosperity and neighborhoods throughout Scottsdale.

The Via Linda and Granite Reef senior centers will be expanded. Pinnacle Peak Park will get new hiking trails, more parking and better restrooms for hikers and visitors.

The city’s 911 emergency system will be upgraded and the training center for Scottsdale Fire and Scottsdale Police gets

crucial renovations. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, which hosts concerts and community events, will get needed upgrades.

Scottsdale’s impressive status an international arts destination did not happen overnight. It took hard work, community commitment and perseverance for Scottsdale to become a top international arts destination.

We need to keep investing in our arts community and assets that make for the best Scottsdale.

Questions 1, 2 and 3 do that.

Scottsdale bonds key for our arts community

BY GERD WUESTEMANN Progress Guest Writer

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cottsdale is a worldrenowned arts destination. Art and culture are part of Scottsdale’s DNA, at the core of its brand and are major drivers for tourism and the local economy.

Culture is a big part of what makes Scottsdale such a special place.

The bonds on the November ballot in Questions 1, 2 and 3 make important investments that will help Scottsdale’s arts community, our galleries, performing arts venues and artists.

That is why I am a strong supporter of all three bond questions before voters.

The bonds will renovate and modern-

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Scottsdale artist part of Grand Canyon celebration

BY DAVID M. BROWN Progress Contributor

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o mark the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park, some area artists are taking their celebrations right to the edge — while a celebrated Scottsdale artist will be honored.

The artists are participating in the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, Sept.

7—Jan. 21 with seven days of art events and a four-month exhibition in Kolb Studio on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

President Woodrow Wilson designated the Grand Canyon, then a national monument, a national park on Feb. 26, 1919.

Celebrated artist Ed Mell of Scottsdale will be honored during the four-month exhibition.

Mell’s creative drive has led him to produce bronze sculptures and print series in addition to his oils. His work is found in many public and private collections including those of Tri-Star Pictures, Phoe-

Scottsdale artist Ed Mell will be honored for his amazing paintings of the Grand Canyon during the Celebration of Art next week on the South Rim. (Special to the Progress)

nix Art Museum, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Diane Keaton, Arnold Schwartzenegger and Bruce Babbitt.

Mell is also well known for the post-

ers that he has produced for the Grand Canyon Chamber Music Festival. He has been producing these since 1985.

In all, 27 artists from across the state

are participating in the exhibition — including Amery Bohling, a Phoenix resident who owns a gallery on Main Street in Scottsdale.

Hosted each year by the Grand Canyon Conservancy, the 11th annual event is particularly significant, given the centennial.

“Grand Canyon Conservancy is dedicated to preserving the park for the next generation. With Celebration of Art, artists will capture the beauty of the canyon during its centennial year and we hope this artwork inspires everyone to protect this natural wonder for the next 100 years,” said Mindy Riesenberg, spokeswoman for the Grand Canyon Conservancy Artists had to submit a studio painting for the annual catalog and are encouraged to bring other Grand Canyonthemed works to sell.

All the paintings created during the Celebration of Art can be purchased in the Kolb Studio, and proceeds will

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Artists, music to grace fall concert series

creating 4-feet by 8-feet murals as part of the Scottsdale Quarter’s Live Mural Painting Events.

In partnership with Scottsdale Public Art, the painting events are a part of the Art at the QuARTer temporary public art installation series.

After the murals are completed, they will be installed along North 73rd Place between Creamistry and Flywheel at Scottsdale Quarter.

From classic rock and reggae to dueling pianos and some of the Valley’s best cover bands, here’s what attendees can expect at the Quarter’s fall concert series, as well as which artists will be simultaneously painting live.

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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o embrace cooler temperatures — even if just a slight drop — Scottsdale Quarter is hosting a fall concert series every Saturday evening in September and October.

The best part? The concerts are free.

“Scottsdale Quarter’s Fall Concert Series marks the start of an exciting season of events,” said Alison Goodman, marketing director at Scottsdale Quarter.

“This popular, annual series is packed with entertaining family-friendly concerts for all ages to enjoy while spending quality time together outside.”

Taking place in The Quad, the local bands will take the stage for eight weeks starting Sept. 7 through Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

New to the lineup this year is a concert featuring dueling pianos on Sept. 21.

Eight local artists will also be on site

The fall concert series in the Scottsdale Quarter start next Saturday with classic and current hits performed by Shallow Water. (Special to the Progress)

SEPT. 7: Band: Shallow Water, a retro group covers the classics and current hits.

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help build a gallery for the art collection of the Grand Canyon Conservancy, formerly the Grand Canyon Association.

The new building will also house the art collection of the Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim, which will host an open house during the Celebration of Art on 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13.

For Bohling, working at the canyon provides her time for centering, creating, socializing and fundraising for the planned art gallery.

“I am spending my time painting with good friends in my favorite place,” Bohling said. “I do not have to worry about paperwork and emails; I just focus on having this time and living in the moment,” she said. “And, I am helping to bring attention to the canyon as a place of beauty and art.”

The artistry of well-known Clark Hulings first attracted Bohling to the Grand Canyon — in particular, his painting, “Grand Canyon — Kaibab Trail.”

“I loved it so much that I wanted to locate the location in his painting,” she recalled.

After searching, she found the spot and used it for inspiration for this year’s February “Arizona Highways” cover.

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Artist: Yai Cecream, a self-taught artist and designer from Madrid, Spain.

SEPT. 14: Band: British Invasion, comprised of four international members who play the music of — you guessed it — the British Invasion from 1963 to 1968.

Artist: Lauren Lee, a muralist and fine artist who lives and works in Phoenix.

SEPT. 21: Band: Dueling Pianos, because who doesn’t love dueling pianos covering classic rock hits?

Vibrant colors in Ed Mell's paintings capture the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon. (Special to the Progress)

The canyon always offers new scenes for artworks.

“Rivers, cliffs, meadows, wranglers, wildlife and waterfalls. You have snow and desert and weather,” she said. “It is dramatic and steeped in geology and history. It’s addictive.”

Their on-site work Sept. 7-14 is “en plein air” — that is, they set up their easels and spontaneously create on the spot.

“Plein air painting is all about painting directly from life, and in the case of the Grand Canyon, it means setting up my easel right on the edge of the rim,” said Chandler artist Matt Sterbenz, a native Arizonan.

Sterbenz began painting oils of the Grand Canyon during grade school in Phoenix and graduated from Arizona State University, where he was intro-

Artist: Noelle Martinez, a fine art painter, curator, and muralist based in Phoenix.

ation Arizona native, has been creating paintings and murals since 2001.

SEPT. 28: Band: Sugahbeat, a Valley favorite for over 20 years that plays reggae and samba music.

Artist: Lalo Cota, a Mexican surrealist artist whose inspiration comes from Mexican folklore, desert life and Chicano culture.

OCT. 5: Band: Pearl Ridge, a high-energy band whose set is comprised of rock, pop, funk and country hits.

Artist: Luster Kaboom, a second-gener-

OCT. 12: Band: Rock Lobster, a band that will have you singing along to all your favorite hits from the ’80s.

Artist: Isaac Caruso, who has traveled across the world painting murals, most recently in Norway, Russia, and Uruguay.

OCT. 19: Band: Crown Kings, which plays the only best rock ‘n roll songs.

Artist: Carrie Marill, a visual artist who draws inspiration from a vast body of research, experience and curiosity.

duced to creating outdoors.

“When painting from life, the subject matter is always changing and endlessly complex, and at a place like the Grand Canyon there is a whole lot of beauty to take in,” he added, noting: “Plein air painting has taught me to go with the flow, appreciate mother nature, work hard and hopefully I’ll get a good painting out of it.”

Mesa’s Linda Glover Gooch lives with her husband Joe near Usery Mountain, where she is inspired by the sunsets and desert terrain. For her, plein air painting allows her to move around and see the canyon differently; she’s been painting there since 2005.

“At the canyon this year, I plan to try and find some new locations I haven’t visited, some views that are new to me and paint the best I can,” she said.

An associate pastor at her church, she sees the Grand Canyon artistically, emotionally, sacredly.

“After spending many hours there, you find yourself becoming intimate with space around you,” she explained, adding: “The canyon is like an old friend or going home. It is a spiritual place for me, as my source is the Lord, and I find myself focusing on him and what he gave us to richly enjoy.”

Information: grandcanyon.org.

OCT. 26: Band: DJ Dean, who will close out the concert series with a live set.

Artist: Travis Ivey, a representational painter whose art alludes to the western landscape.

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New restaurants to debut in here this fall

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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mericans are spending more than ever eating out — and apparently more of their budget on dining out than groceries, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

And, according to the National Restaurant Association, restaurant spending is projected to reach an all-time high of $863 billion this year — up 3.6 percent from 2018.

And where better to spend that money than at the latest, newest establishments opening up in Scottsdale?

This fall, the lineup doesn’t disappoint — from the highly anticipated, Chicagobased steakhouse Maple & Ash finally opening its doors in August and two new Italian restaurants, Vic + Ola’s, opening in the DC Ranch shopping center, to Pubblico Italian Eatery expanding into Scottsdale in October, and the arrival of Tucson-based brunch hot spot, Prep & Pastry.

Recently opened at Mercado del Lago in the McCormick Ranch neighborhood is PHX Beer Co., the Valley’s latest local beer brand that assumed operations of Phoenix

Maple & Ash, which recently opened at the Scottsdale Waterfront, serves steak and seafood, including fire-roasted king crab. (Maple & Ash/Special to the Progress)

Ale Brewery, adapting all previous Phoenix Ale Brewery locations to make them PHX Beer Co. with new ownership, look, food and beer.

“There is a great deal of excitement about the new direction PHX Beer Co. is taking,”

said Rob Fullmer, executive director of the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. “From the brewery to the restaurant, there is a rededication to hospitality and service rooted in the legacy of the past and amplified by the current team.

“These qualities and the PHX Beer Co. story are the elements of success that will resonate with Arizona beer fans.”

To celebrate its debut in Scottsdale, PHX Beer Co. will host a grand opening celebration on Sept. 3, where guests can enjoy food and drink specials in the 3,400-squarefoot brewpub or on the expansive, 1,500 square-foot, dog-friendly lakefront patio.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the new location.

“Scottsdale palates have high standards for craft food and beer, and we’re out to impress,” said Rich Stark, director of hospitality operations with PHX Beer Co. “The Mercado location will be the go-to place to unwind, enjoy a scratch-made meal and a pint — or three — in Scottsdale.”

Farther south in Old Town, Hotel Valley Ho will revamp its on-site restaurant, ZuZu, with a new look by Mendil + Meyer Design Studio.

In addition to unveiling the restaurant’s makeover, ZuZu will make a few other changes to its offerings, including adding a chef’s demonstration station, a fresh herb garden, a boozy upgrade to its “Show Stop-

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OBON beertender dishes on fave suds

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eer might not be the first thing one thinks of when craving Asian cuisine, but Marlee Palmer aims to change that. Palmer serves as a leader behind the bar at OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen, which now has three locations in Arizona, two in Scottsdale and one in Tucson.

We sat down with Palmer to learn more about her journey into the industry, the craft beer program at OBON and some of her favorite beers for summer and fall.

How did you get your start?

In 2010, when I was 20, I moved to Tucson from Colorado and got a job at Time Market. The 100-year-old market features several departments, all dedicated to craft food and drink. There is, for example, a craft pizza section of the market. There is

Marlee Palmer serves up some mighty cool brew at OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen in Scottsdale. (Special to the Progress)

also a pastry section, bread section, coffee area and then a beer and wine area.

It is akin to an AJ’s, but with far more seating and smaller vendors inside. I worked there when I turned 21, and so my first foray into beer was actually with their craft options. I soon fell in love with Belgium-style beers.

A coworker at the time was similarly into the beer scene. His name was Patrick Butler, who would go on to help open Dragoon Brewing Company in Tucson in 2012. Obviously, I became a fast fan.

What makes craft beer special?

So many things, but it all starts with the people. I have yet to meet a beer master or maker who isn’t an amazingly interesting character in his or her own right, full of passion for what they do.

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per” Shake, new menu items and more.

The unveiling and grand reopening is slated to take place in October.

Up the street inside Scottsdale Fashion Square, California-based juice bar-meetscafé concept SunLife Organics will open in the fall.

“The SunLife Organics brand has an incredible reputation among consumers who value quality organic ingredients,” said Kim Choukalas, vice president of leasing for Macerich.

“Our shoppers share an affinity for exceptional quality when it comes to every aspect of their lifestyle, including food, and we’re thrilled that SunLife Organics selected Scottsdale Fashion Square as its first step toward growing the brand outside its home state,” Choukalas added.

SunLife Organics offers a collection of signature superfood shakes, custom smoothies, wellness shots, protein shakes and bowls.

“When we created SunLife, it was with the idea that we wanted the community to have an opportunity to experience what I had, and to provide access to true nourishment,” said founder and owner Khalil Rafati.

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could go for great organic food,” Rafati explained. “But beyond that, we wanted a place where people could come together

and re-connect as a community, elevate the human spirit, and get back to basics.”

Opening Sept. 18, Great Wolf Lodge, alone, has nine dining options for visitors to check out at the indoor waterpark resort.

Inside the 85,000-square-foot waterpark, the eateries include casual dining experiences, like pizza joint Hungry as a Wolf, Timbers Tacos for Mexican food, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Buckets Incredible Craveables for hot dogs; upscale dining experiences, like Campfire Kitchen; family-friendly restaurants for sharable plates and craft cocktails, like Barnwood; and bars strictly for the adults, like Waterhole.

“Great Wolf Lodge Arizona will provide families in the Southwest with a unique and fun-filled resort experience both in and out of the waterpark,” said Mark Rucker, regional vice president of pperations for Great Wolf Resorts’ western region.

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PHX Beer Co. What: 3,400 square-foot brewpub When: Grand opening celebration, Sept. 3 from 6-9:30 p.m.

Where: 8300 N. Hayden Road Website: phxbeerco.com OPENING THIS FALL: SunLife Organics What: California-based juice bar When: Early fall Where: Scottsdale Fashion Square, grand north entrance, 7014 E. Camelback Road Website: sunlifeorganics.com Prep & Pastry What: Tucson-based brunch hot-spot When: Sometime this fall Where: 7025 E. Via Soleri Drive, #175 Website: prepandpastry.com

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I also love that there are so many ways to interpret beer in the development process, resulting in such a wide variety of flavors and textures. There is, of course, also such a sense of comradery within the industry, which is unique.

Name some local breweries doing it right.

Well, this list has to start with Dragoon.

They‘ve grown from a team of three to a family of more than 20 by focusing on quality as a measure of success. All of their 30-something beers are on point.

I am also continuously impressed with what Huss puts out, especially in recent years. Twelve West is also quickly moving up on my list. And then, I had to give a shout-out to Pinetop Brewery.

They are still new, but look for them to be making more of a splash in Arizona and beyond this year. They are the only true Belgium-style brewery in Arizona to my knowledge.

Tell us about the beer program at OBON? First, a little more about us in general to give context: We are a locally grown restaurant founded in Tucson before moving into Scottsdale in recent years.

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+ Sushi + Bar + Ramen is the spot for an unconventional and memorable dining experience. Our aim is to combine modern interpretations of traditional Japanese fare with Korean influences. Led by Chef Paulo Im, OBON’s menu features an array of starters, steamed buns, ramen and sushi.

Our beer is highly curated and so versatile it stands up to all of our dishes quite well. We have one draft dedicated to a local beer at all times, which changes regularly.

We also have two local beers from Pinetop Brewery available at all times: Grand Cru and the blonde. On top of that, OBON just partnered with Twelve West on a collaboration beer called OBONtourage.

Another exciting element of our program: Asian craft beer. OBON is very proud to carry Echigo beer, which was Japan‘s first brewpub. We also offer options from Korea and Okinawa.

What are your favorite beers?

I think my all-time favorite is Huss Koffee Kölsch. I am super into Asian beers. I really like Tiger, a European pale lagerstyle beer out of Singapore. I am also into ciders that are on the dryer side, like Schilling Hard Cider out of Seattle.

Information: OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen, 7300 N. Via Paseo Del Sur, Scottsdale, 623-2952002, obonsushi.com.

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SEPTEMBER: Philadelphia Sandwich Company What: Grand reopening When: Sept. 6 Where: 7318 E. Stetson Drive Website: philadelphiasandwichcompany. com Blast & Brew What: Self-serve beer, cocktails, wine; pizza and more When: Mid-September Where: 7000 E. Mayo Blvd.

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OCTOBER: Detroit Coney Grill What: Coney dogs, burgers and more When: Early October Where: 6977 N. Hayden Road Website: detroitconeygrill.com Vic + Ola’s What: Italian restaurant When: Sometime in October Where: 20775 N. Pima, Suite 105

Pubblico Italian Eatery What: American—Italian fare Where: 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, #E-184 When: Oct. 15 Website: pubblicoitalianeatery.com

NOVEMBER: Matt’s Big Breakfast What: Popular Phoenix-based eatery expanding into Scottsdale When: Sometime in November Where: 13610 N. Scottsdale Road, #1.

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