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Sunday, September 12, 2021
COVID-19 impacts SUSD student achievement scores BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer
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cottsdale Unified School District students scored higher on their standardized test results this year than their counterparts statewide. The district’s results this year were slightly lower than 2019 – the last time the test was taken – but state education officials caution
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against comparing this year’s numbers with past scores because of the impact COVID-19 has had on education. “COVID-19 significantly impacted students and families, and scores reflect the challenging learning environments many students faced,” the Arizona Department of Education said. Of the SUSD students who took the test, 55 percent showed proficiency in – or “passed” –
English Language Arts and 52 percent scored proficiency in math. That’s compared to 38 percent and 31 percent respectively state-wide. Proficiency is further broken down in the test data into four categories, ranging from minimally proficient to highly proficient. Of SUSD students who tested, 19 percent showed
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Correction A column by David Leibowitz about school boards erroneously stated that at an August meeting of
the Scottsdale Unified Governing Board, a mother had falsely accused a district employee of distributing a
neo-Nazi comic book on some campuses. The mother did not make such an accusation.
Junk in the Trunk marking 10th anniversary BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer
unk in the Trunk is poised to celebrate its 10th anniversary this coming weekend with three days of shopping amid offerings from local creators and vintage curators. The market, which will run from Sept. 17-19, at WestWorld, will feature the most vendors in the market’s history. “We have more vendors than we’ve had in the past and I think that people are going to like the variety we have this year,” Junk in the Trunk’s co-founder Coley Arnold said. As trends have begun to grow among younger shoppers for secondhand clothing, Arnold and co-founder Lindsey Holt have made it a mission to add more vintage garb. “We added more vintage clothing vendors than we’ve ever had,” Arnold said. “We have a couple of shops that specialize in jeans and some that specialize in vintage t-shirts so there will be something for everybody.” Among new trends the Junk in the Trunk founders have noticed is that color is beginning to return to the vintage clothing scene. “Color is starting to come back,” Arnold said. “For a long time, it went very neutral, but I’m starting to see a lot of design inspiration that has a lot more color in it. It’s been fun to see the sneak peaks of our vendors that are taking something and adding that pop of color to make it unique.” With the change in trends, Junk in the Trunk anticipates a younger demographic than it has in previous markets. “We have seen an uptick of teenagers and young adults who get into vintage,” Arnold said. “When we started, our demographic was 35-45-year-olds and we’ve always had a family vibe where grandparents and moms will bring their kids and get them excited about thrifting.” Despite a younger demographic and new
Coley Arnold and Lindsey Holt came up with the idea for Junk in the Trunk while they were hiking in Banff with their husbands. (Facebook)
trends, the founders of Junk in the Trunk still feel that the market helps smaller creators to showcase and sell their products. “It’s a great opportunity for advertising because everyone who is going to be there loves vintage, handmade and they love to shop local,” Holt said. “That’s what we had focused on when we built this community.” Holt has also said vendors attracted additional followers by participating in Junk in the Trunk. “I think that the reason that half of our vendors do this is to find new customers that they don’t always get to and to get their name out there. All of our vendors are trying to support their families, and this is how they do that,” she said. “The more that we can do to get their name out there means a lot to us.” While it may seem they’ve seen it all be-
cause of the market’s long history, Arnold and Holt remain as excited as ever to see what items vendors bring out and to offer a fun event. “We’ve seen everything over the years, but it’s been to see how style has changed over the years along with what people are selling,” Arnold said. “The biggest thing with our business from the very beginning is we grew with the demand and as more people came to shop, we were able to add more vendors.” With the influx of new vendors, the two have had to add more space to accommodate the new shops. “We were able to add another row to the market and feature a few more small boutiques and stores, which is really exciting,”
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Saguaro alum Kirk praises Barrow Brainbook BY DAVID RODISH Cronkite News
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oncussions have forced their way into the national health conversation, in large part because of a better understanding of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, the byproduct of numerous concussions and head trauma. Arizona Cardinals’ wide receiver Christian Kirk, a 2015 graduate of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, recently talked about the Barrow Brainbook, an educational module introduced 10 years ago to teach students how to prevent concussions, on a Zoom news conference with Dr. Javier Cárdenas of the Barrow Neurological Institute. The average annual concussion rate is 39.8 per 100,000 athlete exposures, according to a study compiled from Cardinals’ receiver Christian Kirk, shown at a Zoom con2005 to 2016 for the ference Sept. 1, credits the Barrow Brainbook for his betAmerican Journal of Pub- ter understanding of head trauma and its affects on his brain. (Courtesy of Barrow Neurological Institute) lic Health. For ages 15 to 24, plementing the program in their states. sports are the second Kirk praised the book for keeping him most common cause of brain trauma besafe and educated about head trauma. hind motor vehicle accidents. “During my time at Saguaro, I was inTrauma can seriously inhibit brain detroduced to the Barrow Brainbook,” he velopment in that age group, resulting in said at the Sept. 1 Zoom conference. side effects that last a lifetime, affecting “Normally, we would go through a normal mental health and acuity. baseline concussion test with our athletic The Barrow Brainbook, which teaches trainer, and it didn’t allow things to be players about brain safety and concuscaught as in depth as the program book.” sions, has been utilized by more than 1 After Kirk �irst used the Barrow Brainmillion high school athletes in Arizona, book, he felt safer and more educated which became the �irst state to require all about concussions and what they mean students to complete the training before for his brain health. competition. “I know what signs and symptoms to No other state has of�icially required students to learn the Barrow Brainbook, ��� BARROW ���� 9 but some states have inquired about im-
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Art on the move as Civic Center re-do nears BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer
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s construction is set to begin on the $27.3 million renovation to the Scottsdale Civic Center, many of its iconic sculptures and statues are being removed. Some are being relocated elsewhere, others will be renovated and some will be mothballed in a safe storage area. Crews have already begun moving the pieces while some have only a few months left at their current location before they are sent to storage or elsewhere to be restored. Three pieces will be relocated to new locations off the Civic Center campus: “Mountains and Rainbows” by Jose Bermudez has found a home near a lake at DC Ranch; “Right-Angle Variations” by Gary Slater will stand near a soccer field that is being constructed on Bell Road; and “Allurement of a Journey” by Kenji Umeda will be installed at the Arabian Library on McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. “We had openings up there and the way they’re reconfiguring the mall meant that there were a few pieces that didn’t fit the vision,” said Wendy Raisanen, curator of collections and exhibitions for Scottsdale Public Art.
“We contacted the artist and the artist’s families for those pieces, and they were really excited to know that their works are going to be placed elsewhere.”
“We contacted the artist and the artist’s families for those pieces,” she added, “and they were really excited to know that their works are going to be placed elsewhere.” With those three pieces on the move, there are seven pieces that will come back to the Civic Center, though two of them will get some much-needed restorations. Dale Wright’s steel Don Quixote piece will get a touch-up along with GeorgeAnn Tognoni’s statue of horses called “The Yearlings.” “The legs of the horses have corrosion
Wendy Raisanen, Scottsdale Public Arts curator of collections and exhibitions, oversaw the relocation, including the move of Gary Slater’s Right Angle Variations to a soccer park on Bell Road. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)
This is what Jose Bermudez’s Mountains and Rainbows looks like. (Progress file photo)
inside so we’re likely going to have to take a mold of how they look now and remake them,” Raisanen said. Raisanen also believes the statue will likely have to be cut out of its current location so it can head to the shop. This will be an easy repair, according to Raisanen, who explained, “With bronze, it’s easy to take something apart and weld it back together.” When the horses are all fixed up, the piece will find a new home just a few yards east of its current location. “The Yearlings” will not be the only piece moving slightly around the Civic Center once the renovation project is completed.
Louise Nevelson’s “Windows to the West” will move to close to the Center for the Performing Arts; George-Ann Tognani’s Winfield Scott Memorial will move to a spot near the Scottsdale Historical Museum; Clyde “Ross” Morgan’s statue of former mayor Herb Drinkwater and his dog Sadie will stand close to City Hall and Robert Winslow’s limestone sculpture will be staged in the children’s garden once it is finished. And Robert Indiana’s popular “Love” sculpture – along with all other pieces being moved around – will head storage for more than a year. “Unfortunately, the most popular photo-
op in Scottsdale is going to be inaccessible for folks until the construction is all done,” Raisanen said. While moving art around can sound like a daunting task, Raisanen assures fans of these pieces that Scottsdale Public Art has worked closely with an art moving company to ensure that they are moved gently during times of the day when the heat will not endanger the movers. “These pieces are moved very specifically and carefully,” Raisanen said. “With all art moving, you don’t begin to move artwork until you know where you’re going to place it.” The work will all be removed sporadically as different phases of construction take place. “Ultimately, what felt best was coming up with a master plan so that as we put it all together, everything was slow,” city spokesperson Erin Walsh said. Although many of the pieces will be gone from the Civic Center between this October to around January 2023, some will remain unaffected by the renovation process. Those pieces are: “The Fountain of Youth” by Ivan Pintar, “Mother and Child” by John Waddell, “Woman and Fish” by Abbott Pattinson and “The Chaplain” by Austin Deuel. All artwork inside City Hall, Civic Center Library, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will also remain in place. Businesses in the area will also remain open during construction. “Businesses are going to remain open and we’re going to maintain pedestrian access throughout construction so that people can reach everything they need to reach,” Walsh said. Despite the fact that the Civic Center will become a construction site for over a year, there is a lot of excitement about the grand vision that is scheduled to be unveiled in January 2023. “I remember when they built this mall and it’s kind of looked the same since the 70’s,” Raisanen said. “I think it’s nice to bring the mall into the 21st century and once it’s done, more people will be able to enjoy the park and it’ll feel a lot more open.” Information: Scottsdalepublicart. org
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high proficiency in English and 24 percent tested highly proficient in math. “It is important to remember that AzM2, like the AzMerit assessment before it and the AASA (Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment) which will launch this school year, are point-in-time assessments that provide one indicator of student performance,” Scottsdale Unified Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel said. “However, in the context of the 20202021 school year, we are pleased to see that our SUSD students continue to outperform the state averages, in many cases by significant margins,” he continued. “These results, especially given they are comparable to pre-pandemic results, reflect on the resilience and determination of our students and staff.” In 2019, 56 percent of district students who tested passed in English Language Arts and 57 percent in math. The number of SUSD students taking the test shrank significantly – as it did across the state. Approximately 9,915 SUSD students took the English test and roughly 9,970 took the math test this year. That’s down
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from approximately 15,920 and 15,285, respectively, in 2019. Statewide participation fell from about 740,000 in 2019 to 511,000 this year. That drop also saw a dip in statewide scores by 4 percent in English language arts and 11 percent in math. “We know our students are ready to learn, and our teachers are ready to provide every student with the academic and mental health support they need,” said state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman. “Together, our school communities are prepared to accelerate learning and help students succeed. We know that the most effective teaching and learning happens in the classroom when students are learning with their peers and a highly qualified educator. “I am deeply concerned about what another school year disrupted by COVID-19 will mean for our students. We must get the virus under control and use proven mitigation measures in schools so safe in-person learning can be maintained throughout the year.” Typically, states are required to test at 95 percent of students in order to meet federal standards, but Arizona was granted an ex-
ception this spring because of COVID-19. The AzCharter School Accountability group figures the participation rates were so low that scores should not be considered valid. “As a result, the AzM2 test was not ‘standardized,’ with some school testing less than 10 percent of students,” the group said in a written statement. “Comparing schools and districts or stating state averages is now impossible unless one considers how many students each school tested.” “Which kids came to school to take the test in person? Did the good students show up to take the test…or the poor, minority, and at-risk students that might not have technology and transportation?” the statement continued. The AzM2 test, formerly known as AzMerit, and the Multi-State Alternative Assessment are taken by students in grades 3-8 and 10th grade. They are used to measure students’ progress and compare different schools and districts in the state against each other. However, the test was suspended last year since most students were in distance learning programs starting in March 2020 and there was no way to administer the test in April.
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Standardized tests have their uses but they don’t tell the whole story of what is going on with a student, said Erin Hart, Education Forward Arizona chief of policy and community impact. They are good for state lawmakers to determine the state of education in Arizona and they do provide a snap shot of how a student is doing at the singular point in time the test is taken. “There’s some relevancy there it’s just not a complete story to how kids are doing because there is just so many more that factors that go into how a student is doing … even better are informal quizzes, classroom participation and homework,” Hart said. The AzM2 will not be given next year. Instead, third through eighth graders will take a test developed by NCS Pearson while high school students will take the American College Testing (ACT) exam this spring. The ACT is a nationally recognized college entrance exam. Hart warned against the urge to compare the results from the new test to the AzM2. “I’m not sure what extent comparisons will be made but any time you switch assessments you have to be careful about comparing the results,” she said.
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Don’t Miss Annual Physicals Annual physicals are an opportunity for you to discuss your health and wellness with your primary care provider. Medical providers will order age-appropriate tests and labs to get a full picture of your health. At NOAH we strongly encourage our Medicare patients to schedule their annual Medicare Wellness Visit to discuss health goals and recommendations.
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If you aren’t feeling well, make an appointment to see your provider. Patients, especially aging patients, shouldn’t try to wait it out if there is something wrong. Having regular check-ups will keep you feeling well and catch any potentially serious conditions early.
Being overweight or obese will seriously harm your overall health, particularly as you age. Eating a nutritious diet will help manage chronic conditions, keep you healthy, and even improve your mood. Consider adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your meals, and always talk to your provider about any diet changes.
Mental Health Matters No matter your age, your mental health is important. In aging adults, depression can have a negative impact on health conditions like heart disease and stroke. Patient’s often underestimate depression and mental health concerns, but it is important to everyone’s overall health to make sure mental wellbeing is managed appropriately.
Get Moving More physical activity means a healthier you! Getting active can help delay, prevent, or manage many chronic diseases like diabetes and high cholesterol. Being more active can also help keep your bone density and strength. Any exercise is better than none, so just get moving!
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Stay social A recent study found that older adults with more social activity had more positive moods, fewer negative feelings, and higher levels of physical activity. If you don’t have a social network, look for one through volunteer activities, at senior centers, at church, or other local community groups. NOAH is here for you and your loved ones at any age. To learn more about healthy aging, comprehensive care, enrolling in Medicare or another insurance plan, access to healthy food and other resources, reach out to NOAH today at 480-882-4545 or NOAHhelps.org.
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look for, to be able to evaluate myself first and to know if something is wrong,” he said. Kirk, who was drafted by the Cardinals out of Texas A&M in 2018, said he has managed to avoid concussions throughout his NFL career, only having to go through sideline protocol once. Cárdenas said it can be difficult getting students and parents alike to heed caution about contact sports and concussions, despite the dangers especially associated with the young, developing brains of high school student athletes. Kirk and Cárdenas also talked about other developments meant to make football safer, particularly the technological advancements of helmets. “For the last three to four years, the helmet technology has improved eightfold for each of those years,” said Cárdenas, who directs Barrow’s Concussion and Brain Injury Center. “At the NFL level, nearly every single athlete is in the highest performing helmet. That matters because that technology trickles down to our college athletes and, most importantly, our youth athletes.” Athletic trainers also play a big role in protecting high school athletes, he said. “In my opinion, the athletic trainers are the most important health care provider for all of our athletes whether it’s at the professional level, the college level or the high school level,” Cárdenas said. “They are not just trying to put a temporary Band-Aid over an injury,” Kirk said. “They want to look out for your long-term health and longevity and make sure that not only your quality of your career and your play is at a high level, but your quality of life as well.” Football, and high school football in particular, has been getting safer, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cárdenas noted that eliminating the blindside block and other dangerous plays has lessened helmet-to-helmet contact. Two out of three concussions occur during a blindside block, according to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. Even so, football has the greatest chance for exposure to head trauma. The extent to which the sport can become safer is up to the continuation of research and education of players.
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Planning Commission and is headed to city council Oct. 5. Council will consider on Oct. 19 the 9400 Shea development, which calls for 219 apartments just east of 92nd Street and Shea Boulevard. “It’s important to understand something is going to be built there,” Councilman Tom Durham said during the Aug. 24 council meeting, noting the area is already zoned for a four-story commercial office building anyway. Developers also have a rezoning request scheduled for the Planning Commission’s Sept. 22 meeting for a development that would back up against the 9400 Shea project with 338 apartments in five or six story buildings. “Everybody who lives here (in Scottsdale) owes a developer for the building you live in,” Durham said during the Aug. 24 meeting. But residents like Bob Pejman feel the projects combine into too many apartments in too tight a space with buildings that are too high. “Each is done in a vacuum but the net result is one big, (557)-unit development,” Pejman said of 9400 Shea and the adjacent property. When left between the choice of commercial office space or apartments at the 9400 Shea site, Pejman would choose the offices. “It has been suggested by the applicant and councilman Durham that if the residents stop the proposed rezoning from a commercial office to multifamily, the present zoning allows for a medical office, which can result in more car trips and an increase in traffic,” Pejman said. “I actually believe that a medical office, if built, provides valuable and much needed services for the community and, unlike apartments, it does not create nighttime and weekend traffic. So, any possible increase in traffic during business hours can be justified by its benefits.” Resident Susan Wood, who operates the protectscottsdale.com website, worries that Council has already made up its mind on projects that people were not well informed of and that will create too much traffic. “You’re going to tell me that a 1,000 new people moving in there is not going to create any new traffic?” Wood asked
Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus is president/ CEO of the Arizona Multihousing Association. (Special to the Progress)
of the Shea projects. But Arizona Multihousing Association President/CEO Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus says developers are doing nothing more than responding to an urgent need. Below is a series of questions the Progress posed to LeVinus and her responses: How bad is the need for housing in Scottsdale? Scottsdale has multiple positives, together they translate into a need to build homes. The city has always been an emblem of excellence, a place people want to live. At the same time, Scottsdale has a resilient economy. This engine continues to attract major employers and the professionals they employ. As population growth continues, that drives the demand for new housing. Also, it’s important to understand how the law of supply and demand drives the need to build new homes. Here in the Valley – and in Scottsdale – housing costs keep surging. …People moving to Scottsdale is a positive: Their tax dollars help fund public safety, schools, roads and quality of life. But if we don’t have a housing supply to meet the demand, then the cost of housing skyrockets. That can price out long-time residents unable to afford the cost of even a modest home. How many apartments are enough? There’s no magic number. Again, it’s
The proposed 9400 Shea project and an adjacent apartment complex plan are adding fire to the debate over growth in Scottsdale. (Special to the Progress)
a question of balancing supply and demand, of meeting what the market dictates. When there’s a balance between available homes and people who want to live in them, then housing prices stabilize. At the same time, cities need the full range of housing options. One thing we’ve learned demographically over the past few years is that many high-earning individuals and families prefer apartment living. For them it’s a lifestyle choice, because renting is less commitment than owning a home. They also like being “near the action” in places like Old Town or Kierland. Why should that need be answered with high-density apartments complexes? Why not lower density projects? Why not single-family homes? There is no “should” here. Again, the people who live in cities seek out different types of housing. Some people want to live in a single-family home with a view of the McDowells. Others want to live in a high-rise near Fashion Square so they can watch the sunset over the Valley. Scottsdale has always encouraged a diversity of housing options in different price ranges in different areas of the city. That’s one of the things that make Scottsdale the lifestyle leader it has been for decades. Specific to high-density housing, there’s another point to consider: Because land is prohibitively expensive, the increase in density can help a project
pencil out for a builder. Making a project financially feasible is passed along to residents in the form of rent savings and better amenities at a more reasonable price. The apartment projects being built in Scottsdale are not “affordable housing” units, so how do you justify their need? Scottsdale has always been a special city, a welcoming place that offers housing options for people at all income levels and who seek out different lifestyles, from living on a sleepy cul de sac to living within walking distance of nightlife. That’s a good thing, in large part because these homes and residents drive the city’s economy. You seem to want a justification beyond the simple need that people continue to move to Scottsdale, which requires new homes. Consider the meaningful impact these residents make on the small businesses that add to Scottsdale’s quality of place. Last year, the city issued 803 new business licenses. The most popular new businesses? Beauty salons and personal care businesses, full service restaurants and doctor’s offices. Each of those small businesses depends on the individuals and families who live nearby for customers. When we accommodate the people who want to move to a neighborhood – when we
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cottsdale is the third best place to retire in the country and by far the best in Arizona, according to a survey released last week by the financial website wallethub.com. The website analyzed 180 American cities across 48 different metrics, ranging from amenities and availability of medical professionals and facilities to affordability. “Retirement isn’t all about the money, though,” it said. “Retirees want to live in a place where they enjoy safety and access to good healthcare, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ideal city will also have lots of ways to spend leisure time, along with good weather.” Nine Arizona municipalities made the list but the closest in rankings to Scottsdale was Tempe at 14. Others were much farther behind the
pack: Tucson (30), Gilbert (45), Chandler (59), Phoenix (65), Mesa (68), Peoria (78) and Glendale (102). Scottsdale also led all cities in the country in terms of the percentage of adults over age 65, wallethub said. Scottsdale got its highest marks for quality of life – second best in the nation – and generally high marks for affordability and activities. It ranked much lower for healthcare infrastructure. Orlando, Florida, ranked as the best place to retire, followed by Charleston, South Carolina. Tampa, Florida, placed fourth and Minneapolis, Minnesota, round out the survey’s five top retirement communities. Pulling dead last was San Bernardino, California. The survey found the biggest gap between the least attractive and best municipality for retirees involved the availability of senior centers. To read the study: wallethub.com/edu/ best-places-to-retire/6165
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literally build them a home – they bring their spending power to the local economy. That helps small businesses, in turn generating tax dollars for improved city services. Where is the line between what the city should regulate and where it should allow the market dictate development? Scottsdale is a unique community – in its desirability, its character, and the type of housing the city attracts. No one wants that to change. Scottsdale attracts the Valley’s best developers, who design and build some of the best communities in the state and the Southwest. One reason for that is the city’s rigorous design review process, which puts projects through a review led by world-class architects and engineers. Developers who plan to build in Scottsdale seek it out because they want to embrace that challenge. They want to build legacy projects – homes that make residents proud and that keep Scottsdale special. We need a delicate balance between those government mandates and what
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the free market dictates. Too much regulation and new homes don’t get built. That creates a massive spike in housing costs, which prices out longtime residents and can kill the economy. The last thing anyone wants is for Scottsdale to stall its economic engine and for the Mayo Clinics, Axon and Nationwides – the big employers of professionals – to start moving elsewhere. What would you say to property owners who are worried apartment renters don’t invest in their neighborhoods? People who choose a neighborhood have more things in common than not, and that’s the case whether they buy a home or rent one. Their kids go to schools, or play on Little League teams together. They spend their paychecks at local businesses, and every dollar helps the city’s economy. There are dozens of studies that show how new rental homes improve quality of life – how they fund better schools, better public safety and better roads and infrastructure. This is especially true in Scottsdale, a city that attracts the best projects measured against the highest standards.
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Rains bring legion of caterpillars to region BY OLIVIA DOW Cronkite News
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elsey Shaw and her two children were preparing to spend the morning picking up litter along the Salt River when they spotted the dozens of caterpillars in one of the parking lots in recreational areas of the Tonto National Forest off Bush Highway near Saguaro Lake. Although some people cringe at the sight of crawly things, Shaw and her children do not. “We love the caterpillars,” Shaw said, “it’s just been stressful when we’re driving because they (her kids) get really upset about running them over. We don’t want to hurt them. I know some people are absolutely freaking out.” Drive along the Bush Highway and you can’t miss tens of thousands of these caterpillars frantically wriggling to cross as vehicles fly by. They don’t all make it to the other side – many become yellow splotches on the black asphalt. The caterpillars are on a mission to eat as much as they can before becoming whitelined sphinx moths that are found across most of North America. They are hawk moths, which are among the largest in the world, and they’re “fast flyers and often highly aerobatic,” according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Not only are the caterpillars abundant on roadways, they’re showing up in swimming pools and gardens, and on walls and hiking trails. Shaw said the timing of her family’s recent outing to pick up litter was excellent. “We actually homeschool,” she said, “and in our curriculum, we were learning about butterflies and moths this week. It was perfect.” In Arizona, monsoon storms stimulate the growth of weeds and other plants, essential food in the caterpillar’s development. There are more caterpillars than in years past because of the increased rainfall this monsoon season. The white-lined sphinx moth caterpillars are in their “wandering phase,” which takes place right before they burrow underground to pupate, according to Sarah Britton, a doctoral student in entomology at the University of Arizona. Britton studies the pattern of melanism, or color pigments, in the caterpillars.
A variety of colors and patterns can be found on white-lined sphinx moth caterpillars, from bright yellows and greens to completely black. (Sierra Alvarez/ Cronkite News)
She said these caterpillars sometimes can be found at the tops of plants, and even though they’re large, they keep eating. “Then sometimes you see these ones that are in the road or just wandering across big expanses and people are running over them,” Britton said. “They’re wandering to find their pupation spot.” In the pupation phase, the caterpillar goes into its chrysalis to become a moth. The caterpillar phase lasts about three weeks, and the pupation phase is another three weeks. After that, the moths, which look like stout hummingbirds with white stripes on primarily brown wings, emerge to live for just seven to 10 days. Dry years also affect the population of the white-lined sphinx moth, according to entomologists. Goggy Davidowitz, an entomology professor at UArizona, said the white-lined sphinx moth can handle the unpredictability of Arizona’s weather patterns – with one caveat. “This species is the most abundant hawk moth in all of North America,” Davidowitz said. “But the highest abundance (is) in the Southwest, they have evolved into semiarid environments.” Davidowitz, who lives in Tucson, said the rains there can be unpredictable. “So, when there is a good rain season, they (caterpillars) capitalize on that and they’re very prolific and they’ll put in multiple generations. If it’s a bad year, they won’t.” Davidowitz, who spends some of his time researching the white-lined sphinx moth, said the number of moths and cater-
pillars in Arizona has fallen in the past 15 to 20 years. “Last year, we found when we went out black-lighting, it was a drought year, we got almost no hawk moths at all,” he said. Diminished rainfall and rising temperatures from climate change affect this species’ ability to thrive in Arizona. Since the 1970s, the average temperature has increased more than 3 degrees in Arizona, which is the third fastest-warming state in the country, according to Climate Central. “They can deal with some unpredictability as a species but they still need some monsoons to thrive,” Britton said. “Last year, for example, we didn’t see this many. If it’s years and years and years of very little rain, that’s a big factor, in addition to the temperature.” The white-lined sphinx moth plays a role in pollinating plants in Arizona. This species is considered a “generalist,” meaning it doesn’t have a certain type of plant it consumes or pollinates, Britton and Davidowitz said. “Another cool thing about this species is all hawk moths are nocturnal, so they fly at night. They will pollinate with both night blooming flowers and day blooming flowers,” Davidowitz said. White-lined sphinx moths often are mistaken for hummingbirds because they resemble the birds and can hover to feed from and pollinate flowers. Their long proboscises are similar to a hummingbird’s beak. For now, watch out for these harmless caterpillars around Arizona as they get ready to head underground to reemerge as moths in about three weeks.
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The state Gaming Department and geocomply.com stream a location detection service at https://youtu.be/IL4xSGqxIc8 that ensures users do not place wagers in unauthorized locations. This shows how any bets flooded Arizona sports books in the first 12 hours sports betting became legal on Sept. 9. Green indicates an android user, white an iOS user, blue a Windows user. Red shows a violation for betting out of zone or running a proxy/remote desktop and they are blocked for evading geofencing rules More information: geocomply.com. (Couresy state Deptarment of Gaming)
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six tribes were denied licenses and has resulted in two lawsuits and plenty of angst. The day before the ADG awarded 18 of 20 possible event wagering licenses, two lawsuits seeking injunctions were filed. Indian Country appears to have hit another roadblock – no tribal retail casinos opened on Sept. 9 while FanDuel unveiled its cutting-edge new sportsbook at Footprint Center and Caesars opened for wagering at Chase Field in temporary locations around the ballpark. The ADG confirmed that tribes could not launch until the appendices to their new compacts were signed. Until that is done, the tribes’ operators, suppliers or vendors cannot ship needed equipment into the state. One tribe, the Yavapai-Prescott, and one sports venue, Turf Paradise, sued both Gov. Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Gaming, claiming they were unfairly left out of the process or denied a license. Neither lawsuit has legs – at least at the moment – after a Maricopa County Superior Court judge declined to delay the Sept.
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Rains of August increase mosquito threat s Scottsdale and the rest of the nation struggle with the ongoing menace of COVID-19, another public health danger is becoming a bigger threat here. West Nile virus – long considered a permanent public health threat in the Valley and Arizona – has become particularly menacing as a result of last month’s heavy rains. The mosquito-borne threat already has hit home in parts of the Valley. In Ahwatukee, two residents between the ages of 40 and 60 from different households were hospitalized. While one has been discharged, the other has been moved to a rehab facility. TV Channel 3 broadcast a report on a Peoria man who is in the hospital paralyzed by the disease and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced that West Nile Virus has claimed its first life of the season. “We all need to do our part to protect ourselves, our family and our neighborhoods from mosquito-borne diseases,” said Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, medical director of the Disease Control Division at Maricopa County Department of Public Health. “With so much rain this summer, we all need to stay mindful of eliminating standing water where mosquitos can breed, like pet dishes, potted plants, and even toys.” She reported that 36 human cases of
“This is a significant increase in cases,” the department said. “The individual who died was an older adult who also had other health conditions. While adults over 60 and those with chronic health conditions are most at risk for serious complications of West Nile virus, young This is the latest count of disease-carrying mosquitoes trapped in Maricopa County. healthy individuals can also (Maricopa County Public Health Department) get severe disease. The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, which conducts aggressive year-round mosquito surveillance and abatement programs, reported a nearly 400 percent increase in positive West Nile virus mosquito samples compared to all of last year. The Arizona Department of Health Services last Friday reported two deaths statewide so far this year and a total 451 cases of severe illness. Residents of Ahwatukee Lakes have been particularly vocal here in expressing concern about the half-filled lakes providing a more potent breeding ground for infected mosquitoes. “The large body of untreated standing water by Lakeside…continues to place all of us Dr. Crystal Hepp, an assistant professor at NAU’s School of Informatics, Computat risk for infectious diseases such as West ing, and Cyber Systems, was the lead researcher in a 2019 study that analyzed the genetic material of West Nile Virus directly from mosquitos collected mainly in Nile Virus,” resident Jayne Russell wrote. Maricopa County. (Courtesy of NAU) West Nile virus can cause severe disease, though only about one in five of those inWest Nile Virus have been reported so far cases reported last year that resulted in see NILE page 22 this year – a sharp increase over the three one death.
A facemask won’t protect you from West Nile Virus and there are no vaccines and there are no medications to treat it. But people can take precautions – particularly by disrupting infected mosquitoes’ breeding grounds. Here are some tips provided by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health: In standing water • Don’t allow any outside water to stand for more than four days. • Cover rainwater barrels with mesh or screen. • Drill holes in the bottom of any unused containers so water can’t collect. • Remove or drain any standing water from birdbaths, discarded tires, flowerpots (check the dish underneath the flowerpot), wheelbarrows, barrels, tin cans that are left outdoors. • Keep decorative fountains operational or drain
the water. Check fountains after rain and at least twice a week. • Change water in animal watering dishes at least twice a week. Pools • Immediately remove any water that collects on pool covers. • Make sure the pool’s pump is circulating water properly. • Turn over wading pools when not in use. • Don’t leave out children’s toys, cups, etc. In Your Eaves & Drains • Clear leaves and twigs from eaves, troughs, storm and roof gutters. • Make sure that drainage ditches are not clogged. • Check flat roofs frequently for any standing water. Around yards and lawns • Fill in any low depression areas in lawns. • Check knots in trees.
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• Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets and remove air conditioner drain hoses frequently. • Remove areas such as dense shrubbery where mosquitoes breed and rest. • Let your neighbors know about potential mosquito breeding grounds on their property. Around the house • Make certain that door and window screens fit tightly and do not have holes. • If there are no screens, keep doors and windows closed from evening to dawn. Personal protection • Stay indoors from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active. If you need to be outdoors during this period, cover up and use insect repellent for extra protection. • If you like to work in your garden, avoid early morning and evening when mosquitoes are most active.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks when outdoors during these active times. Apply insect repellent to any exposed skin, sparingly: • Do not apply repellent to children’s hands, or near any areas of mucous membrane such as the eyes or mouth. • Do not apply repellent on children under two years of age. • It’s a good idea is to spray any clothing with repellents containing DEET, as mosquitoes easily bite through thin clothing such as cotton t-shirts. • Carefully read and follow manufacturer’s directions for use. First aid for mosquito bites • Wash bite with soap and water. • Apply anti-itch medication. • Apply cold cloth for swelling. • Watch for secondary infections.
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9 sports betting launch in the YavapaiPrescott case, and the court declined to hear the Turf Paradise case. But in making his ruling, Judge James Smith did suggest that the YavapaiPrescott Tribe might further explore one part of its lawsuit. Smith did not completely reject the idea that tribes are at a disadvantage with regard to the ability to get a license. The tribe argued that everyone in Indian Country had about a 50 percent chance of getting a license. There are 20+ gaming tribes in the state while commercial entities had a nearly 100 percent chance. The ADG got 16 applications from tribes and 10 from commercial entities. It awarded 10 licenses to tribes and eight to teams/ franchises. Smith suggested that the argument could have merit going forward, but that in its current form did not meet the requirements for him to issue an injunction. Another surprise made the news just days after the issuance of licenses when the Yavapai-Apache Nation, which owns and operates the Cliff Castle Casino, made it known that the ADG had issued it a license only to rescind it. The only explanation was an “administrative error,” leaving the tribe – and its partner PointsBet – full of questions. The tribe would seem to have little recourse as the law allows for 10 tribal licenses, all of which have been allocated. PointsBet, on the other hand, would appear to be free to partner with a currently approved but unpartnered tribe or try to find a commercial partner that fits the definition of a professional sports team/ franchise. That entity could then apply for one of the two remaining commercial licenses -though the ADG said it has no clear plan for when or if it will allocate that licenses and PointsBet would be the operator. Against that backdrop of intrigue, Arizonans now have more than half a dozen options for legal wagering with more to come. In addition to DraftKings, FanDuel, and WynnBET, BetMGM, Caesars, Penn National Gaming’s Barstool Sportsbook, and WynnBet launched digital platforms by 9 a.m. Sept. 9. According to the ADG, Kindred’s Unibet, which is partnered with the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe, was also approved for launch, but had not done so by press time.
Here’s a look at the platforms that are currently live. Barstool Sportsbook PNG, which is partnered with Phoenix Raceway, launched its Barstool Sportsbook Sept. 9. Plans for the book at the raceway are still in development, and the company did not release a go-live date for in-person wagering, but when the sportsbook opens, it will be among the first at a NASCAR track anywhere in the U.S. Offers: $1,000 new player offer (make a deposit and get the first wager risk-free up to $1,000), the Dave & Dan’s $1.5 million Overs Tournament, and two specials on the Bears – a multiplier odds boost on a $5 bet to win $50 if the Bears cover the spread. Barstool is also offering Arizona bettors $400 worth of free bets when a player deposits $100 or more using the code “Arizona.” BetMGM Partnered with both the NFL Cardinals and Gila River Casinos, BetMGM launched its digital platform. Sept. 9 through the Cardinals’ license. The company is planning a retail sportsbook at State Farm Stadium in time for the 2022 NFL season, and says sportsbooks at Gila Rivers’ Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva casinos will open brick-and-mortar sportsbooks by the end of 2021. Offers: BetMGM is offering myriad specials and promotions, including $20 added to every mobile account from which a wager is made during Week 1, $1,000 riskfree for college football and several college football team-specific wagers. Players will also be able to build a parlay in a single college football game. The company is offering several free-to-play games. Caesars Sportsbook One of only two operators to go live with retail wagering, Caesars launched both its digital platform and temporary wagering locations at Chase Field on Sept. 9. The new retail location, which will be in what is now the Game 7 Grill, will be 20,000 square feet and two stories and is scheduled to open in early 2022. Until then, patrons can wager at ticket windows 21-25 and at five kiosks on the north side of the plaza in front of the new sportsbook site. DraftKings Sportsbook DraftKings is the first operator to leverage a partnership with the PGA. The company has plans for a retail sportsbook at
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fected will develop any symptoms at all. Those who do develop symptoms usually experience a flu-like illness including fever, headache, body aches and muscle weakness. About one in 150 victims infected can develop encephalitis or meningitis, an inflammation of the brain or of the spinal cord. “This more severe form of the disease can present with headache, neck stiffness, vision loss, paralysis and other neurologic symptoms,” the department said. “These severe cases can lead to very prolonged illness, permanent paralysis or death. Those who are over 60 years old, have underlying medical conditions or have depressed immune systems are at higher risk for the more severe form of West Nile Virus.”
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Animals, particularly horses, also can be sickened by infected mosquitoes. Originally isolated in 1937 in the West Nile district of Uganda, Africa, the first Arizona case appeared in 2003, four years after it first emerged in the United States, most likely from bird migrations. A study two years ago by Northern Arizona University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute said NAU-TGen study said Arizona’s moderate temperatures allow the West Nile Virus to survive throughout the winter. It usually is active in the summer and fall, dissipating when temperatures reach freezing, something that rarely happens in Maricopa County. “This is the first genomic evidence of local over-wintering by WNV strains over the
cess in Arizona, and as such, had about a year to design and build out its physical sportsbook at Footprint Center. The net result is that FanDuel was the only operator to open a permanent retail location Sept. 9. Offers: FanDuel is offering a $1,000 riskfree first bet, among other specials. WynnBET Sportsbook Partnered with the San Carlos Apache
course of several years in Arizona,” said Dr. David Engelthaler, co-director of TGen’s Flagstaff-based Pathogen and Microbiome Division, TGen North, and the study’s senior author. “These findings will allow public health officials to better track the virus, allowing for more targeted vector control and public education campaigns.” West Nile Virus samples for the study were collected from mosquitoes trapped weekly at 787 sites throughout the Phoenix metro area by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department Vector Control Division. “The protocol we created for this study can now be incorporated into routine public health surveillance activities, allowing for better tracking of local viral hotspots, changes in local viral populations and de-
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Longtime resident is Scottsdale’s poet laureate BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer
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Scottsdale is like a poem in the making, the sweeping mountain vistas, the architecture, the waterways,” said Lois Roma-Deeley, Scottsdale’s newly minted poet laureate. One need look no further than the ubiquitous public art to see Scottsdale residents cherish the arts and Roma-Deeley would like to see poetry occupy a similar place in the city’s consciousness. “We need to demystify poetry,” she said. People today seem to fear poetry, �inding it unapproachable, but changing that can only strengthen the soul of individuals and the city as a whole, she said. “I always used to tell my students, ‘Poetry’s been around for a long, long, long time,’” she said. “’Why is that?’ I would ask them. The answer is because it’s essential. “Let’s come to poetry with an openness
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rather than be afraid,” she said. Roma-Deeley was teaching poetry when the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks occurred. “I had students ask, ‘What are we doing here? What good is writing when buildings are being blown up and people are jumping from towers?’” she said. The answer was simple.
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“Poetry helps us with subject matters that are too hot to handle,” Roma-Deeley said. “It can be our north star. It can be our way of not just coping but coping with things we have no language for. It may not give us answers but it teaches us to pay attention (to ourselves). It moves in us.” There’s nothing like watching someone come to terms with poetry and meet it on level ground, she said. “I had someone in my of�ice when I was teaching asking, “How long is this going to take?’” she said. “I said it takes a long time so put your seat belt on.” Learning to appreciate poetry is a life-long process that comes to one incrementally. Roma-Deeley likes to quote Walt Whitman in saying great poetry takes a great audience. Demystifying poetry not only means reading it, but also trying your hand at writing it. “The artistic police are not going to come to your house and say, ‘Hands up, this is a bad poem!’” she said. Originally from Long Island, New York, Roma-Deeley moved to Scottsdale from San Diego in 1980 to follow her mother and ailing father and hasn’t left since. “It’s was a great place to raise a family, �ind jobs, it was just a wonderful place to live,” she said. Roma-Deeley holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in creative writing from Arizona State University and earned a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies with a primary emphasis in poetry from The Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a retired professor from Paradise Valley Community College, though she still teaches one class, and the author of four books of poetry: “The Short List of Certainties,” “High Notes,” “northSight,” and “Rules of Hunger” and has published work in several literary journals and anthologies. She is also the founding director of the
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is what I thought the teacher had said. When she spoke, I didn’t hear but saw it: the circle of blue ice and an angel skating backward. Eye half open against the cold; snow falling on both wings. The angel’s long coat, pure wool. And inside the rabbit muff, five fingers close around one hand. Later when I was older and less deaf, I’d know God put spaces between words so we can find ourselves less alone, to make it so we can breathe in and breathe out the distance between us and the unknown. But now the angel is humming a song I’ve never heard. The pond is surrounded by snow banks behind which a dozen cherubs hide. In a moment they will fly into a frozen sky that has no sun or moon. At last the angel leans, hard, on the outer blade, cutting deeper into thick ice: two rings, intertwined. Once. Upon. A. Time. (published in northSight)
Women Writers Workshop at Arizona State University, currently serves as associate editor of Presence, an international poetry journal. “I am pleased to have Lois Roma-Deeley as Scottsdale’s next great poetic voice,” said Mayor David D. Ortega. “Her work will enhance the pro�ile of poetry, poets, and literary arts throughout Scottsdale -- especially for those with less access or exposure to poetry.” As the city grows and we struggle with competing views of what it should look like in the future, poetry can help us with that, Roma-Deeley said. It comes back to the idea of poetry being essential to who we are, both as individuals and as a community. “If you walk around Scottsdale or drive around, you see the intersection between the practical and what I might call the essential,” she said.
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Scottsdale man makes a business from selfies BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer
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fter being furloughed from his job at a tourism company in 2020, Mike Clevenger wondered what he would do next. As someone with an entrepreneurial background, he saw an opportunity one day when his 15-year-old twin daughters showed him how TikTok users would sometimes take videos of themselves in selfie studios. Clevenger thought about how he could refine the concept. Fast forward to last month, when Clevenger opened Scottsdale Selfie – a place where he and his family have allowed customers to have fun and capture unique photos. While social media sites like TikTok and
There are 14 booths for customers to shoot photos inside of Scottsdale Selfie and the booths will be changed periodically. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)
Instagram were a major influence on Clevenger’s decision to create the studio, he wanted to offer a unique twist on the tradi-
tional photo studio business. “As we started kicking ideas around, I thought this would be a neat way to bring
yesterday forward,” Clevenger said. “We are essentially bringing the old idea of a photography studio with the Instagram world and our studio brings both of those elements.” He was also heavily swayed by the opportunity to run a business with his family. “Being able to do something collectively with my children was the major motivator,” Clevenger said. He had already procured a space that he had leased as a gym to independent trainers for three years called Getting You Fit Studios. Because of its past as a gym, Clevenger was able to utilize the restrooms as fully private changing rooms for customers and utilize existing lockers in the space for customers to store their belongings and any
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Nemesis Club offers sophisticated escapes BY MALLORY GLEICH Progress Contributor
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f you’ve visited Soda Jerk Milkshake Co. on High Street in north Phoenix this year, you’ve probably noticed the door around the corner that might lead to a freezer or storage area of the eatery, but then…you’d be wrong. On the other side of that door is a secret “organization,” otherwise known as the Nemesis Club. The club, which opened in February 2021, is an escape game venue that hosts two different missions. “The Nemesis Club is a secret underground hangout for arch-enemies, heroes and villains, spies and double agents,” owner Dustin Smith said. Smith explained that guests receive a password to gain entry to Nemesis. Once inside, they will find themselves in a new
Dustin and Kylee Smith aim to push the escape game industry to the next level with their Nemesis Club. (Luke Irvin/A Taste of AZ)
environment and receive their “assignments.” The team (usually comprising four to eight players) has 60 minutes to uncover clues, solve puzzles and crack codes to accomplish the mission and make it out before the evil robots or the “Mogollon Monster” take over. “As a ticketed guest of the club, you’ll step into a game and try to prove yourself a worthy member of the club by foiling an evil plot or pulling off a caper,” Smith said. While inside the game, there is a “trusty sidekick or henchman” who remotely monitors each move and feeds the team helpful information. “The sidekick is like the guy in the van in every spy movie,” Smith said. “He has access to helpful information to guide you if you get stuck. He plays a supporting role. The goal is to have fun, but remember to
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for an attraction that never got built but would basically be classified as an escape room today,” Smith said. After college, he helped different businesses conceptualize theme parks and attractions, build museum exhibits, and fund startups. He was also a training director, worked in operations and eventually became president at an Arizona-based family entertainment franchise that had locations all over the country. That was his last official role before starting the Nemesis Club. Kylee, on the other hand, was using her imagination from the get-go. She worked at Disneyland during college, managing one of the resort’s candy shops. She also spent several years in retail management. The pair put their imaginations and career experience together to create Nemesis. “While I typically played on the design and strategy side of the business, Kylee got into the nuts and bolts of running businesses – finance, brand extensions, customer service training, and more,” Smith said. The duo said that their favorite part of Nemesis is the guests and the thrill they get from being immersed in a story and puzzles. That, and creating the games themselves. “It’s so much fun to see people smiling and laughing after the game. Escape games help people connect, and that’s really rewarding to watch. Every day brings a new challenge, which makes the work a lot of fun,” Smith said. Nemesis Club plans to expand in the future – the Smiths are already scouting locations in Gilbert and Chandler. The High Street location will also grow, and Smith plans to hold events with “actor-driven stories that unfold in that part of the club.” Information: thenemesisclub.com.
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threatened by those businesses as he feels that the customers who come into his studio come in with more of a purpose. “Because we are not in a mall, our customers come here with a purpose,” he said. “When people go to the mall, they go with the purpose to shop and not to get a photo taken. Here they come in with the sole purpose of having their photo taken.” Clevenger encourages customers to make appointments on the studio’s website, scottsdale-selfie.com.
keep your friends close.” Smith said that he and his wife, Kylee, aim to push the escape game industry to the next level through “deep story-game integration, meticulously crafted environments, beautifully scored soundtracks and soundscapes and theme park-style special effects.” Eventually, Nemesis plans to offer five themed games. “We also really wanted a fun entrance as well as an after-game dessert option, which was the kernel for the soda jerk concept,” Smith said. “We play a lot of escape games and often found ourselves standing in the parking lot for an hour after the game, dissecting our experience, so we wanted to give our players a space to socialize and come down off their game-end high.” The games are made with adaptive difficulty and are family-friendly so that all ages can enjoy the rush. Both Kylee and Smith have a hand in the story development of the games. Smith is currently the lead game designer and explained that the games take months – and sometimes years – to develop. “Many people are involved in the process - artists, engineers, musicians, actors, etc. But we enjoy being intimately involved with putting everything together,” he said. Before Smith became involved with the escape game industry, he was studying accounting in college. “Deep down, I knew that I never planned to become an accountant, so on the side, I was learning everything I could about entertainment design,” Smith said. He attended business school at UCLA and had the chance to take classes in entertainment design from the head of Walt Disney Imagineering – this is where his love for the attractions industry blossomed. “My first design project with Disney was accessories they may want to use for their photos. “Customers can come in with as many outfits as they’d like, change, do their makeup, do whatever they want to do, take the photos and then repeat it as many times as they would like,” he said. While Clevenger’s business offers a unique take on the traditional photoshoot, it does have competition with similar studios located in malls across the Valley. Clevenger, however, does not feel too
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he Promenade at 16243 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, is holding a nonperishable food drive all month. Donation bins have been placed near Nordstrom Rack and inside Giftology and World of Rugs. All donations at the end of the month
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“Because we’re in more of a boutique studio, we have the freedom to maintain a smaller group size,” Clevenger said. “By doing that we can wash away some of the challenges and allow folks to be creative and have fun without 50 people watching.” Once the reservation is booked, Clevenger asks that customers arrive 10 minutes prior to their check-in time so that they can receive a tour of the studio and get a demonstration of how to use the facilities wireless LED ring lights and Bluetooth remotes used to snap the photos. Once the demonstration is over, Cleveng-
will benefit Harvest Compassion Center. Recommended donations include rice, beans, canned food, quinoa, lentils, coffee and other nonperishables. “This year to shed light on Hunger Action Month, we are highlighting the concept of transparency – transparency as it relates to childhood hunger, food insecurities within our communities and being
er lets customers roam among the 14 different rooms inside the space. “We create the platform, the customers get to build the experience their way,” he said. However, if the customers are stumped on poses for photos or are having technical issues, Clevenger is more than happy to help. “We’re here to help but we’re also not here to step on your toes,” he said. Clevenger has already seen a variety of customers come in and out of his studio celebrating birthdays, going on dates, having a night out with their friends, or taking family portraits. But a big source of clientele for
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Clevenger has been independent photographers using his space to shoot photos. “Independent photographers also need a space to shoot,” he said. Because of this, Clevenger has a wall dedicated to solid-colored backgrounds for people looking for more professional photos. He also allows customers to bring in their own DSLR or Polaroid cameras if they wish. As the season turns to Fall, Clevenger has plans to adjust one of the booths into a Halloween themed booth and right after Halloween, adjust five or six of his booths to winter holiday themed booths. “What you see today may not be the same
partner Harvest Compassion Center,” he added. The Promenade also will host a drive-in movie theater on Fridays in October in the parking lot near Golden Spoon. The free movies, all shown at 8 p.m. Fridays, will be: Oct. 1, “Godzilla vs. Kong 2021”; Oct. 8, “Cruella;” Oct. 15, “Tenet;” and Oct. 22, “The High Note.”
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competitive bids. While SRP likely considered various factors related to their proposal to build 16 gas units at a cost of almost $1 billion, the lack of available information and time for stakeholders and customers to provide input is very disconcerting. Here are our top concerns: At the price tag of nearly $1 billion, the cost to build 16 gas plants is exorbitant. Particularly disturbing is the lack of public information that exists about the total projected cost including fuel and maintenance; total estimated groundwater consumption – which could affect availability and increase water costs for farmers, businesses, and consumers;
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Nicole Royse is celebrating the fourth anniversary of ehr Scottsdale gallery, Royse Contemporary. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff)
The Arabian National Breeders Final serves as one of the few events where spectators can view the younger horses. (Courtesy of Casey McBride)
Nicole Royse wants to share her love of art BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer
Arabian National Breeder A Final returns to Westworld BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer
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he Arabian National Breeder Final is returning to WestWorld of Scottsdale Saturday Sept. 15 to Sept. 18. The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona is excited to bring back its signature breeders show back to Scottsdale and offer audiences a preview of the next generation of show horses. “It’s the only time of the year where we show the babies,” said Greg Knowles, vice
chairman of the Arabian National Breeder Final and the secretary of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona. “It’s exciting to watch those young show horses come in the ring all poppyeyed looking at the strange world and then to look at their characteristics so we can breed our mares in the following years,” he added. At this show, the younger horses are auctioned off to be raised for show or stud.
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rt is important to Nicole Royse. As the owner of Royse Contemporary in Old Town, she works to engage students who stop by her gallery, as well as her three children. “It’s something my children love and it’s important for the community, especially with COVID,” she said. “It brings some hope and light into the world. It reminds us of all the good things going on in the world.” Royse is preparing to celebrate her gallery’s fourth anniversary on Thursday, Sept 16, with a small reception. It is also presenting its “Summer Spectacular,” which highlights a wide variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, mixedmedia, photography and sculpture.
The artists featured are connected through their original styles, captivating work and stories. “It is my honor to work with this talented group of artists, focusing on each artist’s energetic styles, eclectic imagery and brilliant color palettes celebrating our four-year anniversary,” Royse said. The exhibition features work from James Angel, Angel Cabrales, Charmagne Vasquez Coe, Cam DeCaussin, Gennaro Garcia, Cherie Buck-Hutchison, Peter Brian Klein, Marilyn Szabo, Daniel Shepherd and Casey Wakefield as well as special guest artists Fausto Fernandez, Fred Tieken and Scott Wolf. “With such a variety of work, there is something for everyone and I am truly thrilled to bring such proactive work and a
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“We do the show to have the quality of the horse judged against other good horses and when they become famous or their value is evident, then they’re purchased or bred into famous stallions,” Knowles said. The babies will not be the only horses on display, as this will also serve as one of the penultimate shows leading into the Arabian Horse Association’s National Championship at the end of October, when the National Breeders Final used to be held. “We decided to get away from October and move towards September because we didn’t want to compete with the national championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma,” said Knowles, who will also be a judge at the national championship this year. Knowles said this gives breeders and owners a chance to purchase horses ahead of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in February. “A lot of people want to get a jump on it,” he said. “A lot of breeders fly in to watch the babies, talk to the trainers and see who they’re going to pick and who they’re going to get ready to send to the big Scottsdale show in February.” Seeing starry eyed foals and show horses are not the only things that excite the staff behind the Arabian National Breeder Finals. Breeders and organizers look forward to sleeping in on show days or enjoy the
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stellar collection with such energy for our four-year anniversary.” The “Summer Spectacular” is on display through Saturday, October 2. Royse formerly curated art for the Monorchid and several other Downtown Phoenix galleries. “I was with Monorchid for almost six years,” she said. “Then gentrification took over. The condos and restaurants came in and it was less about art. Scottsdale has always had a very supportive weekly artwalk. “In Phoenix, artwalk is once a month, on First Fridays. It’s not enough time for people to really support the arts. I looked at a lot of different areas for my gallery. It’s been really nice here. We have a weekly art walk. I’m bringing contemporary art to Old Town Scottsdale.”
A trainer handles one of the halter horses, or horses that are presented on a leash rather than ridden. (Courtesy of Lysa Roman)
morning, which is a rarity in the horse show world. “One of the crazy things about horse shows is that we’re up at about 6, 5 or 4 o’clock in the morning getting ready for the first class at seven or eight in the morning,” Knowles said. “Now they can come to the farms in the community, we can present horses to be marketed and sold and we can meet and greet new people by having the shows in the afternoon.” Because of its later start, Knowles has noticed that this show is one of the more relaxed events, which is particularly im-
Royse said she is seeing a slow transition in Scottsdale away from western art. “New gallery owners are coming in and different business owners,” she said. “A lot of young professionals are starting to collect.” It’s important not to be intimidated by collecting, and to visit art galleries, she said. Royse Contemporary works with local artists with whom she always wanted to work. “It’s been a fun transition up to Scottsdale,” she said. Royse did the best she could during the pandemic, which started during her prime season. She pivoted to bringing art to her clients. She curated artwork, loaded her car, hung artwork, helped frame it and “do the whole deal.” “That’s how I was able to maintain for my artists and space,” she said. “I had private appointments, which were very lim-
portant these days as people have begun to feel safer going out in public and reacclimating to the world of horses. “I think people are getting loose enough but they all sort of act like they’re catching up,” he said. “They’ve been away from touching horses and interacting with some of the new famous stallions and so they’re thirsty for knowledge.” Knowles also hopes that this show will spark an interest in younger attendees, much like the one that was spawned in him about 45 years ago when he toured a friend’s Arabian horse farm. Knowles also noted that the Arabian
ited, with clients I knew. I’m already a caregiver, so I was extra careful and cautious.” A former arts writer and artist, the Chandler resident’s skills are limited to painting walls and finishing projects with her three children. Royse was not raised around the arts. She picked up on it on her own to escape her tumultuous childhood. “When I decided to go to college, it was something I enjoyed,” said Royse, who studied art history at ASU. “I didn’t want a studio degree. When I finished my degree, contemporary art was buzzing in Downtown Phoenix. I wanted to help artists. “I’d help them do social media, improve their websites and get more exposure. I continue to do that. It’s just through my gallery space now.” Also with Royse Contemporary, she invites students to visit her gallery so she can try to keep them interested in art.
National Breeders Final is more than a show and a competition where the best in show can win $100,000 and the title of “Finals Champion.” “It’s also a big trade fair,” he said. “We’re all doing business and buying things we need for the season with the exhibitors in the big exhibitor halls.” Knowles admits that the event may seem elitist but stressed that everyone is encouraged to come and see some of the world’s most beautiful steeds. “We would be excited for everyone to see what we’re doing and have them with us,” Knowles said. “You should never feel it’s elitist, it’s always about being open and sharing our love for the Arabian horse.” He also hopes that this event will further the momentum building for February’s Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, which is the largest Arabian horse show in the world. “I think February will be the largest and most energized horse show we’ve seen in several years,” Knowles said.
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What: Arabian National Breeder Finals When: Sept. 15-18 Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road Cost: Free Info: scottsdaleshow.com Royse hopes they will love art as much as she does. “A lot of times they pick my brain as they explore the gallery,” she said. “I had a group from the University of El Paso recently. They were doing a Bisbee residency and they came down to Scottsdale. It was great. “I like to foster people’s passions.”
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Kelly’s at Southbridge bartender David Turner pre- Customers have the option of enjoying the game in one of Kelly’s at pares an Oldtown Mule, one of the pub’s signature Southbridge’s lounges, which are available on a first come, first serve drinks. (Pablo Robles Progress Staff Photographer) basis during the NFL regular season. (Pablo Robles Progress Staff Photographer)
based a bit off Cheers,” Stephansen said. “We want people to come in and feel comfortable. We have areas to eat and areas to
lounge where it will almost feel like being in your living room but receiving service.” The restaurant offers fans a variety of ar-
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pickled onion; grilled N.Y. strip steak ($36) with New Mexico chili butter, charred Brussels sprouts and Bravas potatoes; and slow-cooked smoked short rib ($32) with pickled apple, chayote risotto, shishito peppers and Tucson Del Bac Bourbon demi. Starters include fried calamari ($12) with baby arugula, pickled Fresno and romesco dipping sauce and Mexican chilled shrimp ($15) with tomato lime marinated shrimp, Aleppo chilies, house made guacamole and crispy tortillas chips while sandwiches include the Cobre Burger ($15) with angus beef patty, pepper jack and cheddar cheese and remoulade; Crispy Chili Chicken Torta ($14) with house spiced pickles, bibb
lettuce, cilantro-lime aioli and telera roll; and Gourmet Grilled Cheese ($15) with smoked gouda, Swiss, Monterey Jack and crispy pork belly. “Chef Patrick has been perfecting our dinner menu to make Cobre’s comeback as delectable as possible,” said Devin Mahoney, general manager of Canopy Scottsdale. Its Restaurant Week menu, which is $44 per person, includes three courses and gives the option between sweet corn chowder or Cobre Caesar salad to start, an entrée choice of slow cooked smoked short rib, house made 3-cheese agnolotti or striped seabass and dessert of churro
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new dinner menu has been unveiled at Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails, the restaurant at Canopy Scottsdale, Old Town’s first new hotel in over a decade Canopy Scottsdale. The restaurant, which for the first time is participating in Arizona Restaurant Week Sept. 17-26, has added new offerings with a three-course prix-fixe menu. The American brasserie’s Executive Chef Patrick Gaudet has introduced a citrus-brined porkchop ($28) with sweet corn polenta, jalapeño jam and chicaronne; striped seabass ($34) with garden field greens, grilled radicchio, avocado puree and balsamic
Executive Chef Patrick Gaudet has introduced a new menu at Cobre Kitchen in Canopy Scottsdale. (Special to the Progress)
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2350
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429
CRH10SW
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58” 4K UHD SMART TV
58”
449
DISHWASHER
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BFTF2716SS
STAINLESS STEEL 23 CU. FT. SIDE BY SIDE • Deli Drawer • Crisper Shelves
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