Scottsdale Progress 10-06-2019

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City, school money ballots in the mail

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

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cottsdale voters will begin getting their ballots this week for the city’s upcoming $319-million bond election and Scottsdale Unified School District’s maintenance and operations budget override.

Only voters who live within the school district’s boundaries will be asked to vote for or against a continuation of the override.

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office will begin mailing out ballots on Oct. 9 for the Nov. 5 all-mail election.

The last day to register for the election is tomorrow, Oct. 7, according to the recorder’s office.

All voters, even those not on the early voting list, will receive a ballot.

The city’s bond will be divided into three questions on the ballot covering parks, recreation and senior services ($112.6 million);

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Bella Posorske, 16, practices at Cactus Pool and would benefit by passage of the city bond questions. Find out why on page 8. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

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BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

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lans for downtown Scottsdale’s first medical marijuana dispensary are on hold for now amid opposition from area property owners who are worry the project would stifle their own plans for redevelopment.

The Scottsdale City Council, which was scheduled to consider a rezoning and conditional use permit application by the Sunday Goods dispensary on Oct. 2, postponed the case at the applicant’s request.

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Dispensary spokesman Jason Rose said the applicant wants more time to answer the community’s questions about the business, which would occupy the current Club Tattoo building at Fifth Avenue and Winfield Scott Plaza.

Rose also indicated some property owners were attempting to stonewall the project.

“Additionally, some questions have been raised by out of state property owners and anti-competitive businesses so we are going to take the time to properly answer them for the benefit of an area the

state issued a new license for,” Rose told the Progress.

David Ortega, a former Scottsdale councilman who is representing some property owners opposing the dispensary, had a different opinion.

“They were going to lose,” Ortega said, indicating he thought the item was postponed because the applicant did not have enough support on the council.

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Co-op manager loses court �ight

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

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he property manager at the Scottsdale East Homes unsuccessfully accused a resident of harassment in the latest conflict between members and management at the housing co-op.

A number of residents have butted heads for with the community’s board of directors and HOAMCO, its management company, over allegations of wasteful spending and poor workmanship by board-hired contractors as well as sloppy bookkeeping.

Property Manager Rhonda Harding, who works for HOAMCO, took resident Pete Aitken to Scottsdale City Court alleging that he had threatened her in emails related to broader community complaints.

She sought an injunction for harassment against him.

On Sept. 26, Judge Denise Scammon ruled in favor Aitken’s favor after determining that Harding did not meet the burden of proof necessary to obtain an injunction against him.

Harding cited emails Aitken sent her requesting more information about erroneous fines showing up on his account and other issues he experienced as a result of HOAMCO’s questionable practices.

At least five residents have complained about HOAMCO assessing late payment fees in error on their accounts. To date, HOAMCO has not responded to requests for comment about the source of the errors or how it is dealing with the issue.

Harding cited an email in which Aitken wrote, “That was a response, not answers to my questions…The current (Board of Directors) will not always be here to you or HOAMCO. Just a thought. Have a fantastic day.”

Harding forwarded the response to Scottsdale East Homes Board President Linda Shannon and other members of the board with the comment, “Is that a threat?”

A lawyer representing Aitken before the court argued that Harding’s petition was little more than a bullying tactic meant to silence complaints from residents.

The lawyer said that “this is an attempt by this (co-op association) to put prior restraints on free speech with threats and intimidation.”

The judge agreed with the attorney’s contention that the email did not constitute harassment.

“I do not find that you have met your burden of proof,” Scammon said.

Tensions between some residents and the board and management company at the Scottsdale East Homes Inc. housing co-op continue to rise amidst allegations of mismanagement and wasteful spending. (Progress file photo)

The recent harassment case is just the latest in a series of conflicts between a growing group of Scottsdale East members and the board and management company.

Much of the conflict stems from decisions by the board to hire Tempe-based Peterson Plumbing to perform preventative maintenance in the community and emergency plumbing repairs.

Residents were particularly upset that board used over $700,000 from the community’s reserve accounts to pay for repairs in recent years and also took out a loan worth over $4 million.

Minutes from a recent board meeting indicated the community has spent nearly $1.7 million on the plumbing project alone between 2017 and 2019.

Four Scottsdale East residents have also told to the Progress that Peterson has performed subpar and/or unfinished work in their units, forcing some members out of their units for weeks or months at a time.

City of Scottsdale records also indicates Peterson was performing work on the property without obtaining the proper permits from the city.

The company also has two open complaints with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.

One complaint, filed by resident Betty Story, resulted in a citation after Story suspected Peterson workers installed a water heater improperly in her unit in April.

She contacted the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, resulting in an investigation that cited Peterson, also known as Blue Water Management Group, for work that “failed to meet minimum workmanship

standards.”

Among other issues, the AZROC investigator found that when Peterson installed the new water heartier, it cut and capped the old pressure valve drain pipe and left the new drain pipe open above the floor.

The investigator also found that Peterson did not apply for a permit from the city for the water heater work until August – months after it actually performed the work.

A follow-up investigation revealed that Peterson failed to correct the issue within 15 days, per the original AZROC order.

AZROC has since issued a citation to Peterson, giving the company until October 15 to respond to the findings.

The citation includes five charges, including that the company disregarded local building codes, failed to comply with rules set forth by the state and registrar, failing to correct issues cited by the AZROC investigator, and operating under a name separate from the name on its state license.

The company could potentially lose its plumbing license if it does not correct the naming issue, according to a warning letter from AZROC. A second complaint filed against Blue Water Management, aka Peterson Plumbing, within September also resulted in a written directive from the registrar, compelling Peterson to correct shoddy work.

That directive included findings the contractor installed a hot water heater and a garbage disposal., according to a letter sent to the company by the registrar on

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Museum Square timeline becomes clearer

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

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recently-released email from the developer behind Museum Square has shed light on the project’s anticipated timeline and specific parking commitments made to local business owners.

The email from Macdonald Development Corporation President Rob Macdonald to local business owners and city staff lays out the company’s anticipated phasing for Museum Square, which still must be approved by City Council.

The two sides must also finalize the sale of city-owned land to the developer for the land that makes up the bulk of the project to the south of Museum of the West.

According to the email, the company plans to first build an apartment building on the east side of Marshall Way on land already owned by the developer.

That project still requires zoning approval.

“We own this site outright and literally have the equity in the bank to build this building,” Macdonald wrote. “We plan to start in mid 2020 and finish by the end of 2021.”

According to plans submitted to the city, total Museum Square development will feature the apartment, a hotel and other residential buildings along with public open space.

Macdonald indicated the company plans to begin construction on the hotel after the apartment building.

“Our intention is to finalize the hotel plans and permits while the apartment building is under construction and then proceed with the Hotel development which includes the public parking below the Hotel,” Macdonald wrote.

The developer has gone to great

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September 25.

Once again, AZROC also found Peterson workers performed work without proper city permits.

“The Scottsdale Building Department confirmed a significant amount of work was done on this project without proper permits,” according to the September 25 letter.

Peterson Plumbing President Ron Peterson did not respond to a request for comment.

Macdonald Development has indicated it will first build at apartment building on the east side of Marshall Way for the first phase of Museum Square. (City of Scottsdale)

lengths in recent months to address parking concerns brought up by local gallery owners concerned that the influx of residents and visitors to Museum Square would eat away at existing public parking.

The public parking below the hotel that Macdonald mentioned is part of a proposed fourth amendment to the land sale deal. It would require the city to pay for an additional level of parking.

A previous copy of the amendment – which has not been approved

by City Council – included an agreement in which the city would knock $ $7,177,500 off the land purchase price.

In return, the developer would add public parking underneath the hotel.

That proposal appeared to appease locals, including Bob Pejman of Pejman Gallery and French Thompson of

Despite the overwhelming evidence that Peterson has flouted state and local rules in the work it performed at Scottsdale Eats Homes, the community’s board and management company continue to side with the contract and take a defensive posture against residents seeking answers.

On August 8, Shannon, the board president, sent a letter to the AZROC investigator alleging that Story had no right to file a complaint because, as a member of the housing co-op, she does not own her unit.

Rather, the entire property is owned by

French Designer Jeweler, who had met with the developer about parking concerns.

However, a stipulation in the deal giving the developer 10 years to build the hotel gave Pejman and Thompson pause until the two sides came up with a solution to use the hotel site as temporary parking until construction begins.

According to Macdonald’s email, the developer will create a temporary surface lot with about 149 parking spaces if hotel construction is not started within 90 days of receiving a certificate of occupancy for the apartment building.

Councilman Guy Phillips commended the developer for finding solutions to parking concerns.

“From my perspective, Mr. Macdonald is sincere in his approach to create a world-class development on this

the membership.

“Therefore any future complaints from this community should be recognized only if they originate from the Board of Directors,” Shannon wrote.

Shannon also said that all Peterson work had been performed with the proper city permits in place – an oft-parroted line from the board and its attorney at the Carpenter Hazelwood law firm that has been disproven on multiple occasions by both the City of Scottsdale and the AZROC investigation.

In addition to the AZROC investigator’s

acreage,” Phillips said. “The fact that he would work personally with our local property owners and agree to provide temporary parking before the hotel is built I think shows his commitment to our community and I applaud his efforts.”

Mayor Jim Lane also commended Macdonald for “going above and beyond” by providing more parking than is required by the city throughout the entire project and said he anticipated the city and developer will continue to collaborate to address the city’s parking needs, especially during the busy tourist season during Spring Training.

Still, Lane cautioned about reading too far into MacDonald’s email.

“The only thing that I would tell you is

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findings, Senior Assistant City Attorney Eric Anderson sent a letter to the board’s attorney in July asking the board to stop discouraging members from contacting the city and stating “Additionally, when first contacted, city inspection officials determined that construction was occurring without the required permit which is a violation of City Code.”

At the time, O’Brien disputed Anderson’s findings.

The board and its attorney did not respond to a request for comment on this story.

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City bond OK means a lot to Cactus Pool users

BY KRISTINE CANNON AND WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Staff Writers

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rom nationally recognized high school swimmers and divers to middle schoolers who are relatively new to the sport, Cactus Pool is a hub for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

The pool and its connected facilities could be in line for a major renovation if voters approve all or part of the City of Scottsdale’s 3-question, $319-million bond request this fall.

The Cactus pool project is slated to receive up to $31.2 million if voters approve the question dealing with parks, recreation and senior services, which includes 14 projects costing $112.6 million.

Much of the proposed renovation will deal with alleviating overcrowding at the pool, Assistant City Manager Bill Murphy said.

Since the pool opened in 1987, interest in swimming has continually increased, leading to more swimmers using the pool – and giving some student swimmers a headache.

“Sometimes when it’s really congested, I feel trapped and it sometimes gives me a headache because I’m so claustropho-

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community spaces and infrastructure ($112.3 million) and public safety and technology ($94.1 million).

A full list of bond projects can be found at scottsdaleaz.gov/elections/bond2019-project-list.

In accordance with state law, the city would pay off the debt accrued by bonds through a secondary property tax levy.

The city’s current total secondary property tax on property owners in 2019 is $57.05 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, according to information provided by the city.

If all three bond questions are passed by voters, that levy would actually decrease to $55.27 in 2020 as existing debt retires.

City projections show the secondary property tax per $100,000 of assessed valuation, if all bonds pass, going to $56.72 in 2021 and $56.50 in 2022 before continuing to drop moderately each year into the foreseeable future.

If the bond questions are approved, the total property tax obligation, including the primary property tax, per $100,000 of home value would range between $111.25 and $112.25 between 2021 and 2028 be-

Murphy said Cactus Pool currently hosts three high schools – Chaparral, Cactus Shadows and Scottsdale Christian Academy – and the Scottsdale Aquatic Club.

The pool also hosts the Sun Devils Masters program and a synchronized swim team in addition to recreational users.

Overall, the pool hosts 144,000 people annually and that number is expected to rise 3-5 percent each year, according to the city.

“Throughout the day, from 6 in the morning until 8 at night, it’s busy,” Murphy said.

Keshav said the crowded lanes have negatively impacted his training.

“I think one of the issues with Cactus Pool are the lanes,” said Keshav, who has also been a member of the Scottsdale Bella Posorske, a 16-year-old junior at Chaparral Aquatic Club, or SAC, for four High School, has competed on the school’s Swim years. “There are a lot of people and Dive Team for three years. Chaparral is one of and sometimes there’s only two three high schools that swim at Cactus Pool. lanes for over 30 people, which (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) is hectic.” bic sometimes,” said 12-year-old Keshav Founded in 1964, SAC has 450 Mopati, a northern Scottsdale resident members who use Cactus Pool six days a and Sunrise Middle School seventh-grader. week for about six hours per day.

fore beginning a decline in 2029.

According to the city, passage of all three bonds would result in an estimated property tax impact of $8.99 per month on a homeowner with a $375,000 home – the median single-family home value in the city.

To look at it another way, the $319-million bond – if approved – would on average contribute an additional $0.2877 per $100 of limited assessed valuation to Scottsdale’s projected secondary property tax rate between 2021 and 2043, peaking with an additional $0.4490 added to the tax rate in 2029.

Alternatively, if the bonds are not approved by voters, the secondary property tax rate would be less each year by an average of $0.2877.

For instance, Scottsdale’s projected property tax rate in 2025 is $0.2619 per $100 of value if the bonds are not passed by voters. That secondary levy would increase to $0.5598 if all three bond questions pass due to the inclusion of $0.2980 to service the bond debt.

If all bonds pass, it would equate to an average annual tax on property owners over the life of the bonds of $28.77 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, Nichols

said.

The PAC supporting the bond has secured endorsements from a number of local businesses and organizations, including the Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association, Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA), Scottsdale Lodge 35 – Fraternal Order of Police, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS, Scottsdale Charros, BarrettJackson, Honor Health, The Thunderbirds, and Waste Management.

The bond is also unanimously supported

by City Council.

The city’s voter pamphlet also includes 59 statements in support of and two against the bonds.

All statements can be read in the city’s election information pamphlet at scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/Election s/110519electionpamphlet.pdf.

The school district also seek override OK. Voters are also being asked whether or not they support the continuation of SUSD’s existing 15 percent M&O override that voters approved in 2014.

It is anticipated that the existing tax rate will not go up if the override is approved.

“The estimated secondary tax rate for

According to Head Coach and Scottsdale resident Kevin Zacher, due to the notably increased interest in swimming in Scottsdale over the past five years, swimmers need more space – more water – to accommodate not only SAC members and student swimmers, but also residents who swim recreationally.

Passing the bond would not only help alleviate the crowding, scheduling conflicts and various other limitations, he said, but also create more water to provide more diverse programming.

“I certainly am in favor of the bond,” Zacher said. “We’ve got a lot of young folks who are really getting into swimming and we want to provide an avenue for them to pursue that passion.”

If voters approve the bond, the pool could undergo a massive reconstruction that would replace the existing pool with three separate pools for a dive tank, competitive lap swimming and lessons, allowing the city to schedule more users for different activities at once, Murphy said.

The project would also replace the Cactus Pool building, providing new restrooms, a family restroom and expanded office space for staffing and lifeguards.

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the proposed override is approximately equal to the existing secondary tax rate for the current override,” according to the official informational pamphlet.

A maintenance and operations, or M&O, override allows school districts to supplement their budget by generating additional income via a secondary property tax levy.

The maximum budget increase districts can seek via an override is 15 percent of the state-mandated revenue control limit, according to state law.

M&O budget override funds cannot be used for capital expenses or one-time purchases.

“Override funds are used to supplement the state funding formula and cannot be used to build or renovate buildings or buy desks and computers. These dollars help provide a comprehensive education program,” according to the informational pamphlet.

According to a statement approved by the SUSD Governing Board, the proposed override would continue funding needed to maintain current class size ratios and “continue to provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of

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fine arts, and participate in athletics and extracurricular activities.”

The proposed override would also provide funding to allow the district continue to provide competitive teacher pay, professional staff development, continue the district’s emphasis on technology and provide all-day Kindergarten.

A successful election authorizes the override for seven years, though school districts are required to seek reapproval of the override after 5 years.

SUSD is currently in the fifth year of a seven-year authorization approved by voters in 2014.

If approved by voters, the new authorization will generate approximately $21.4 million for the district, according to information presented by SUSD CFO Jeff Gadd at community meetings.

Reauthorization of the override will result in an estimated tax rate of approximately $0.38 cents per $100 of net assessed valuation, according to Gadd.

That would result in an estimated cost of $13.75 per month, or $165 per year, for a $431,910 home – the average home value in the district.

The district’s total property tax rate has steadily declined over the past several years and is currently 3.6416 for 2019-20, the lowest among similar Valley districts, Gadd said.

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this is a general outline,” Lane said.

Lane said that “conceptually this is where we need to be” but there are specifics of the deal that still need to be worked out between the city and developer.

Still, the ideas presented in the email gained significant support on the City Council.

“I like it a lot; it’s a very good solution that makes a lot of sense,” Vice Mayor

Pro-bond forces are making a big effort in their campaign for a yes vote.

(Special to the Progress)

The district’s 2018-19 total property tax rate of 3.704 was well below the rates in Gilbert (6.105), Paradise Valley (6.558), Deer Valley (6.635), Chandler (6.665), Dysart (6.895), Peoria (7.019) and Mesa (7.216) school districts.

If the override is not reauthorized, the existing override will cut back by onethird each year until it is phased out. That would include a corresponding cutback in the property tax rate for property owners Kathy Littlefield said of the idea.

“I definitely support it and would like to see as part of the agreement,” Littlefield said, referencing the fourth amendment to the land sale agreement between the City and developer set to go to City Council on October 15.

Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp agreed that she would like to see the interim solution put in the contract and said the city should take the developer’s offer.

“I think it’s great that the developer actually understands our parking

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“Each one-third reduction would lower the secondary tax rate by approximately $0.13,” according to the voter pamphlet.

The reduction in funding would result in a cut to the services currently supported by the override.

A large number of local businesses and organizations have endorsed approval of the override continuance, including HonorHealth, Scottsdale Charros, Scottsdale

needs and he’s offering a solution,” Klapp said, calling it a good temporary solution to the Art District’s parking needs until the public parking beneath the hotel is built.

The need for the interim parking lot could be moot if Macdonald can quickly start construction on the hotel – and associated underground parking.

“The construction of the Hotel would take a couple of years once underway so the expectation would be to open by the end of 2023,” Macdonald wrote.

He also stated that the company already has “an agreement in principle with a North American renowned partner for the Hotel on a 50/50 joint venture,” though he did not name that partner.

Not all Councilmembers are 100 percent convinced the area needs an influx of public parking, though.

Councilmember Virginia Korte said she would like to see more data to support the need for public parking in the area before committing to putting it in the contract between the city and developer.

“I’m still concerned about the need for additional public parking in the ar-

Area Chamber of Commerce , Scottsdale Education Association and Scottsdale Parent Council.

Local government officials supporting the bond include Scottsdale Council members Virginia Korte, Kathy Littlefield, Linda Milhaven and Solange Whitehead.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner also publicly supported approval of the override.

Former SUSD Governing Board member Christine Schild and Loyd Eskildson, a former chief deputy with the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office, have both voiced- opposition to continuing the override.

For votes to be counted, the Maricopa County Elections Department must receive a ballot by 7 p.m. Nov. 5.

Ballots must be mailed by Oct. 29 to meet the county deadline, according to SUSD. Voters can also drop completed ballots off at replacement voting centers during hours of operation.

There are two voting centers in Scottsdale at the Indian Bend Wash Visitor’s Center, 4201 N. Hayden Road, and at the Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park, 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road.

Ballots can also be delivered to Maricopa County Elections at 510 S. Third Ave. in Phoenix or 222 E. Javelina Ave. in Mesa.

For voting center hours of operation: scottsdaleaz.gov/elections. ea…I understand there is an issue with parking in some districts…but I would like to see more research into the need for more public parking in that area,” Korte said.

It is unclear what commitments made in the email will make it into the fourth amendment to the land sale agreement between the city and developer that is scheduled to go before the City Council on October 15 along with Museum Square’s zoning case.

A previous copy of the fourth amendment to the land sale agreement had included commitments to build the level of public parking underneath the hotel.

Councilwoman Solange Whitehead would not comment on whether the parking should be included in the contract, but said: “I support funding underground parking, increased street parking, and as a safeguard for the local businesses, I want a commitment for an interim parking lot if the garage is delayed.”

Klapp said she believed the proposals would attract more shoppers to the area and, in turn, result in more sales tax revenue for the city.

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Scottsdale Council names new City Attorney

over at the top this year following Washburn’s retirement in June and the retirement of former City Prosecutor Caron Close on March 18.

Close worked for the city for 21 years and chose to retire after meeting with Washburn about a review conducted by the Human Resources Department that included employees’ allegations that she created a hostile work environment.

Asked if her long history with the city will provide stability to the office, Scott replied, “Absolutely.”

“I think we have a great team in the City Attorney’s Office, and I’m really looking forward to working with them and moving into the future,” she said.

Though the vote to name Scott was unanimous, it did not appear to be a simple decision.

After hearing initial presentations from all three candidates, the council met in executive session for two hours.

In her final presentation to the Council before its decision, Scott touted her long history with the city and diverse professional background, citing her experience working across many practice areas in the city and her penchant for watching council meetings even when her job did not require it.

Scott said she first became interested in representing municipal governments when she worked as outside counsel for Phoenix at the law firm Gallagher & Kennedy after graduating from ASU. After leaving Gallagher & Kennedy in 1994, she spent six more years in private practice before joining the City of Scottsdale - a career decision she says was driven by her desire to “do more” by serving another municipality.

Scott became visibly emotional while addressing the Council, stating that she moved to Scottsdale shortly after being hired by the city and felt a real connection to the community “I found a home both personally and professionally,” Scott said.

Scottsdale Police believes multiple people fled before officers arrived.

Scottsdale Police is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department at 480-312-5000 or to leave an anonymous tip through Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or www. silentwitness.org.

The week before the shooting, the Scottsdale City Council approved stiff financial penalties for property owners and renters who throw nuisance parties or unlawful gatherings.

The city defined nuisance parties as those which result in a “substantial disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of private or public property.” That includes parties that feature fighting, public drunkenness, the blockage of traffic, or excessive noise.

An unlawful gathering is any which includes drug use or underage drinking.

The ordinance, which goes into effect on Oct. 24, will impose police service fees and civil penalties of $500 to $2,500 that escalate in cost if properties have multiple violations within a 180-day window.

A property owner could see combined fines totaling up to $4,000 if they have four tenants that attract police responses for disruptive parties within a 180 period.

Though applicable to all properties in Scottsdale, the new rules were largely a response to resident complaints about large parties thrown at short-term rental properties, such as those rented through services like Airbnb or VRBO. However, state law prevents cities from putting special regulations on short-term rentals, so the ordinance will apply to all Scottsdale properties – rental or not.

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he Scottsdale City Council unanimously named Sherry Scott the new city attorney last week, filling the opening with a familiar face three months after Bruce Washburn’s retirement.

Scott, a 1991 graduate of Arizona State University’s law school, has worked for the city since 2001 and was promoted to deputy city attorney in 2006.

She was one of three finalists for the position, beating out Colleen Connor, a practice group leader with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, and Deryk Lavelle, an assistant city attorney in Phoenix.

Her appointment was effective Oct. 4 pending the approval of her contract at the Council’s October 15 meeting.

Scott will replace acting City Attorney Joe Padilla, who has served in the role since Washburn’s retirement.

Washburn, who was Scott’s boss for the last nine years, attended the meeting and congratulated Scott following the Council vote.

Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp, who made the motion to appoint Scott, said her salary will be $218,000.

Scott’s appointment could provide some stability to the City Attorney’s Office, which has seen significant turn-

The Scottsdale City Council on October 3 voted unanimously to name Sherry Scott the next City Attorney. (Pablo Robles/ Progress Staff Photographer)

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ess than a week after the Scottsdale City Council passed stiff penalties aimed at curbing nuisance parties, a woman was shot in the early morning hours during a large party at vacation rental home in the city.

Scottsdale Police officers responded to the sound of gunshots at a home near 87th Street and Monterosa Avenue east of downtown Scottsdale at 2 a.m. Sept.

29, according to a department press release.

One woman was shot in the arm. She was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Scottsdale Police.

The officers spoke with multiple subjects on the scene and witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots coming from the property.

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cal marijuana, according to Jason Morris, a zoning attorney representing the dispensary.

The dispensary is requesting the zoning be changed to commercial office with a downtown overlay as well as a conditional use permit the city requires for marijuana businesses.

Much of the opposition has come from local property owners, some of whom are planning their own mixeduse development they believe would be negatively-impacted by the dispensary.

Two of those owners are Gary Bohall and Daniel Spiro, who each own properties that share an alley with the proposed dispensary site and oppose “spot zoning” the site to commercialoffice, arguing it is not in line with the city’s downtown plan for the area.

Spiro, a local architect, and Bohall, a CPA from Colorado Springs, said their proposed mixed-use building 60 to 90 feet tall fall in line with that plan and the area’s existing C-2 zoning.

Bohall said he would like to see the existing tenants in the area occupy the new building, which he envisions with ground-level retail-office and residences above.

“We want the same mix of retailers and businesses we have now; we want them all to stay,” Bohall said.

Both Spiro and Bohall said they have discussed their plans with other property owners interested in partnering on the project, though they said the plans are in the early stages and they have not contacted development partners yet.

Rose said the dispensary will use the extra time allowed by Council to address all concerns from all neighbors – including Spiro and Bohall.

“A developer is attempting a land as-

Gary Bohall is one area property owner opposing the Sunday Goods dispensary application. (Progress file photo)

support it.”

Rezoning the dispensary site would not preclude Spiro or Bohall from building within C-2 zoning specifications.

However, they both argue it will be difficult to attract developers for taller heights on a block with a two-story building sitting in the middle of it.

Spiro, who runs an architecture business out of his building, also said he thinks the dispensary could hurt his business and the potential new development by pushing away current clients and tenants who do not approve of the use.

Rose, the dispensary’s spokesperson, called that argument “specious.”

“As for intruding on development, that makes me roll my eyes,” Rose said.

“In north Scottsdale there are four dispensaries and it has not held up development or redevelopment there.”

Several other area property owners echoed Spiro’s concerns to the City Planning Commission and Council, including downtown dentist Michael Templeton and David Dodge, owner of the nearby Codakid coding academy.

“We don’t mind medical marijuana. What we do mind is medical marijuana right where we’re at; some of us have great reservations, because we know that recreational marijuana is going to follow.”

–Daniel Spiro, local architect

semblage of the block to build a high rise and thinks if Sunday Goods is approved at low scale it will intrude on their vision,” Rose said. “No matter from whom, we intend to answer every question to ensure this redevelopment of a tattoo parlor makes as much sense as the public opinion polls that

Spiro insists he is not opposed to medical marijuana and he voted to legalize it in 2010.

“We don’t mind medical marijuana,” Spiro said. “What we do mind is medical marijuana right where we’re at; some of us have great reservations, because we know that recreational

The Sunday Goods dispensary brand is seeking a zoning change and conditional use permit to open a medical marijuana dispensary in the Club Tattoo building.

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A rendering shows the proposed Sunday Goods dispensary at Fifth Avenue and Winfield Scott Plaza. (Special to the Progress)

marijuana is going to follow.”

Ortega said he plans to ask the City Council at a future meeting to dismiss the dispensary’s application altogether on the grounds that Sunday Goods’ parking plan violates state rules for dispensaries.

According to City Code, the Sunday Goods project is required to provide eight parking spaces. However, the current application is calls for three parking spaces on site with an additional five “in-lieu” spaces, according to a City Council memo.

Through the in-lieu parking program, property owners in downtown Scottsdale can pay a fee instead of providing the required amount of on-site parking.

The Arizona Administrative Code states, “A dispensary shall provide onsite parking or parking adjacent to the

building used as the dispensary.”

Ortega argued the in-lieu parking included in the dispensaries plan is not tied to physical spots at or near the dispensary.

Rose said the parking situation is one of the reasons the applicant asked for a continuance and he is confident they will solve the issue before the application comes back before the Council.

“We are working with the city to provide real parking spots in accordance with all city and state ordinances,” Rose said. “That is one reason we asked for more time, and we are confident we will do that.”

Rose argued that a tall mixed-use project would negatively impact downtown parking more than a dispen-

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Not all Scottsdale residents think the city should spend $32 million in bond funds on the pool upgrades, though.

Resident Emily Austin said the city should consider offsetting the cost of the pool upgrade using bed tax funds since the new facility will likely boost tourism by attracting more swim-related events.

The city stated in its information packet on the project that it could result in increased events.

“Since these meets often attract participants from out of the area, there will be an increase in economic impact. Partnerships are already in place that will draw such events and meets to Scottsdale once the facility is in place to host them,” according to the packet.

Still, Zacher pointed out, much of the time the facility is currently used by local swim clubs and high schools that are asking for more space.

For 17-year-old Erica Esterly, who is on Pinnacle High School’s swim team, Cactus Pool is particularly congested when the pool is in long course.

“There are only eight lanes, so often it’ll be 20 people to a lane. It’s just very inconvenient, especially in the mornings when master swimmers are there,” she said.

Austin also took issue with some incorrect information – circulated by at least one member of the pro-bond For the Best Scottsdale political action committee –

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sary, though Spiro said plans to include adequate on-site parking in a garage.

Spiro and Bohall also filed a legal protest of the project days ago with the City Clerk’s office that could require the project to garner support of threefourths of the City Council rather than a simple majority.

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Murphy shot down those rumors and said the city tested all plaster removed from the pool during previous renovations and has not encountered any asbestos.

According to Murphy, the oldest pool plaster still present at Cactus pool is from 1999, years after asbestos was removed from the plaster making process.

For Murphy and many of the swimmers that spoke with the Progress, overcrowding is the real concern.

“The space constraint or like the number of swimmers per lane is a top criticism, complaint or concern that parents have because of the impact on the quality of the training that they’re receiving,” said Brian Esterly, SAC Board President and Erica’s father.

Another concern, particularly for 16-year-old diver Chaparral High School’s Girls Swim and Dive Team, Bella Posorske, is the lack of a bubbler, which breaks the surface tension of the water and allows for a softer landing.

“The bubbler may not seem like a big deal, and it’s not really expensive, from my understanding, but it’s absolutely a game-changer for a diver because these divers will get bruised up,” said Jen Posorske, Bella’s mother.

Bella, a junior, has been on the high school’s team for three years but diving since 2011.

Aside from the missing bubbler, Bella has noticed a lack of storage for personal

states a three-fourths vote is required for approval of a zoning amendment if 20 percent or more of the area property owners protest.

Spiro said the protest has the support of well over 20 percent of the property owners, though the Progress was unable to verify that support.

There is also some question about whether the current location qualifies for a dispensary due to a nearby preschool

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However, a September 2018 letter from McCartney K. Hart, owner of the Perform to Learn preschool, said they “will cease operations prior to, or contemporaneous with” the dispensary’s permit application – a contention the preschool’s landlord

but a lot of times my friends and I don’t get all the way through the workout, and we have to move out for other groups coming in.”

Many parents and students agree that passing the proposed Cactus Project would, overall, make the experience more user-friendly.

“It would make it a lot more convenient for the swimmers and allow us to get through our workouts more thoroughly and more efficiently,” Erica said.

Plus, increasing capacity, improving the layout and improving the Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center facilities would allow the current teams to have more time to improve their skills.

Scottsdale Aquatic Club and Chaparral High School both already boast nationally-ranked swim teams.

The Chaparral girls' swim and dive team was ranked #1 in its class by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association over the summer. The boys' team was ranked #9.

Over the last five years, Zacher said SAC has had more than 100 swimmers go on to swimming at universities around the country and return as leaders in the community.

Bella plans to continue diving in college.

“Diving really takes up the majority of my time in the best way possible,” she said. “It keeps me motivated and focused, and it’s helped my grades stay high. It’s just a healthy way to spend my time.”

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Hart did not respond to a voicemail requesting comment left with the preschool.

“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.”

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“We don’t have any storage for any of our bags, so everything just goes on the ground and it gets wet all the time,” she said.

Not only does congestion impact the student swimmers’ quality of training, but it also leads to scheduling conflicts.

“Public programming is the first priority. High school programming is second on the list. Sponsored teams, generally organizations like ours who’ve had long relationships with the city, are third on the list. And then fourth come outside interested user groups,” Zacher explained.

Keshav’s father, Krishna Mopati, said he drives 20 miles out of his way to Chaparral Aquatic Center once a week because of the scheduling.

Cactus Pool’s locker room and gym also have proven to pose problems, particularly for Erica, whose swim team is composed of about 55 to 60 students.

“There’s a lot of people in there and we also run into issues with other groups being in there, so a lot of the time, we can’t use the locker rooms to change or anything. None of us use it to shower because there’s too many people with the divers and the younger kids in there. It’s just very crowded. No one wants to be in there,” Erica said.

As for the gym, Erica said she and her teammates are allowed 45 minutes for their workouts.

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BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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ima Verzino is no stranger to the stage.

Every week since 2015, Verzino sings with her All-Star Trio band in the main dining room of Marcellino Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale she co-owns with husband and chef Marcellino Verzino.

Prior, Sima was a top recording artist in Europe, performing many times on national RAI TV in Italy as her records were played in heavy rotation on major radio stations in Europe.

“Back in the day when I had my records and I was doing very big venues, probably up to 4,000 or 5,000,” Sima said.

Now, Sima – a highly trained vocalist – has one more venue to cross off her robust list: Teatro Marcellus, an ancient, open-air theater in Rome.

Sima performed at Teatro Marcellus on Aug. 29 as part of the venue’s fourmonth “Concerti del Tempietto” series that took place from end of June through October and where artists from all over the world were invited to perform.

“I had lived in Rome for 10 years as a recording artist, so I had traveled all over Italy with my dancers, my musicians. But I had never performed in this venue,” she said.

Marcellino Ristorante co-owner Sima Verzino performed in Italy this past summer. (Sima Verrzino/ Special to the Progress)

International Brazilian jazz artist and Sima’s dear friend, Jim Porto, played an instrumental role in getting her name added to the lineup of performers.

After inviting Porto to perform at Marcellino Ristorante – his first performance in the states – he recommended Sima to organizers of the concert series in Italy.

She was asked to perform in April.

“It took me a minute to actualize this incredible invitation,” Sima said, adding: “When [Porto] called me and told me what he did, that he had spoken about me for the concert in Rome, I was so overwhelmed with love and gratitude. This invitation was very special for me. For any artist to be invited to this venue is a very humbling point in one’s career.”

After spending three days rehearsing in Rome, Sima performed a carefully curated set of 10 songs.

They included a few songs she performs at Marcellino Ristorante, such as “Italian Mambo” by Bob Merrill and

“Do You Wanna Dance” by Bobby Freeman – a song close to Sima and Marcellino’s heart.

“On [Marcellino’s] birthday, I always sing that to him,” Sima said.

Because the performance took place during Sima and Marcellino’s yearly trip back home to Italy, Marcellino and their friends and family members were in the audience that late-August evening.

“I try not to look at him because I tend to cry, and I can’t cry when I’m singing,” she said with a laugh. “Every time, it is overwhelming; emotion comes over me when I sing that song.”

Sima called the performance in front of the crowd of 100-plus people “amazing” and “overwhelming.”

“When I came out on stage and looked around, you’re under a starry sky in the middle of this ancient with the ruins all around you, and you just get overwhelmed for a quick second, realizing that you are standing somewhere where people almost 3,000 years ago stood. It’s very overwhelming to be in the presence of all of those old souls,” she said.

As a performer, Sima describes herself as an emotive one.

“I like to believe that I transmit emotion through my interpretation of songs,” she said. “I am a rather large presence on stage. It’s kind of like containable

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Scottsdale actor discusses love of his art

BY ERIC NEWMAN Progress Staff Writer

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cottsdale Sean Dillingham has acted in more than 100 commercials, 40 feature films and several big-time television series. He’s been acting as long as he can remember.

Whether he’s on the silver screen, on small local improv stages, in standup comedy clubs or at a 9-to-5 job, he has never lost his passion for the art.

He is gearing up for big projects.

In September, he appeared in AMC’s

“Breaking Bad” spinoff “Better Call Saul.”

This month his “Rattlesnake” hits Netflix. “Rattlesnake” tells the story of a single mother who accepts the help of a mysterious woman after her daughter is bitten by a rattlesnake.

She finds herself forced to pay back her “debt” by killing a stranger in Texas.

Around Christmas, he’ll appear in the theatrical wrestling film “Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre.” The movie tells the story of

aging wrestlers trying to live off their names. Dillingham said there are talks of a sequel already.

Dillingham is doing something a little off-kilter this fall. He’ll play Bison in a short film at the beginning of the videogame “Wasteland 3.” It will be simultaneously released to Windows, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. “They did a fundraising campaign,” he said. “They raised $3 million in

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A performer since she was 7 years old, Sima was practically born into music; her father was a classically trained vocalist, saxophonist, clarinetist, and conductor.

“My parents started me with classical dance lessons at age three and piano lessons at age six. At 14, I auditioned for and was accepted into the famous Fiorella LaGuardia School for the Performing Arts ... in New York City, where I majored in drama and minored in dance,” she said.

Sima went on to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where she studied marketing, public relations, and journalism.

After graduation, however, she went back to music with the help of New York’s top vocal coaches, Marty Lawrence, who trained Liza Minnelli, and John DeMaio,worked with American operatic soprano Beverly Sills.

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24 hours. I went up to Colorado and they didn’t want to do what everyone else is doing. They wanted to go old school with live-action actors.

“It takes place in this really, really cool, post-apocalyptic world. I play this mean SOB called Bison.”

What keeps him acting, he said, is the creativity he can—and must—express to share a character well.

“It’s always something new, and it suits me well because every week it’s a different job,” Dillingham said. “They say this week you’re going to be a cowboy. Next week you’re going to be a monster. The week after that you’re going to be a cop. I enjoy the variety.”

Dillingham—who attended Catalina High School in Tucson and graduated from Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe—

The venue in Rome was overwhelming, Verzino said. (Sima Verrzino/Special to the Progress)

said the difficulty of acting encourages him to continually work at his game. The art is “a constant challenge,” which necessitates growth and self-reflection to best play the parts in which he is cast.

“If it gets easy, to me, that means I’m not growing,” Dillingham said. “I know actors, well-known actors, who are cast in the same roles. They keep walking into every movie as the same character they were doing years ago. I don’t ever want that to happen to me.”

Like many actors who work as much as Dillingham, the lure of Los Angeles and Hollywood is constantly in the background. However, he said he is extremely happy in his Valley home.

He auditions three or four times a week, but many of them are taped and sent via email or through servers to casting agencies. He also appreciates Phoenix’s close proximity to Los Angeles, San Diego, Las

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“I had to audition for these brilliant coaches as they handpicked their students,” Sima said. “They gave me an understanding of the instrument inside me.

“With their training, my voice blossomed and put me on the very top of my game. It enabled incredible and all-powerful control of my voice to perform with perfection and vocal gymnastics that makes me who I am.”

Ahead, Sima will continue performing at Marcellino Ristorante, which celebrates its 16th anniversary on Oct. 26.

To catch Sima in action, she will perform at Marcellino Ristorante with her All-Star Trio band on the following dates: Oct. 10, 12, 24 and 26; Nov. 7, 14 and 21; Dec. 5, 12, 14, 19 and 26.

Information: marcellinoristorante.com

“I believe Hollywood is a state of mind. I don’t think it’s a physical place anymore, especially nowadays with the internet, cellphones, and how connected people are. I don’t really think it’s really necessary at the same level it used to be to live there.”

Vegas and Colorado. If he secures a role in any movie or show, he can drive to the set relatively easily.

He also simply thinks it is not necessary to live in California to succeed as an actor in 2019.

“I believe Hollywood is a state of mind,” he said. “I don’t think it’s a physical place anymore, especially nowadays with the internet, cellphones, and how connected people are. I don’t really think it’s really necessary at the same level it used to be to live there,” he said.

Dillingham also prefers to stay here be-

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cause he doesn’t consider himself a “star.”

It’s hard to agree completely, as he has played parts that leave him recognizable to those interested in film and television.

But, just like Hollywood, Dillingham’s career is based on the mindset of acting.

He differentiates acting from the red carpets and upscale movie star events that the uninitiated covet.

“That, to me, is not being an actor. Being an actor is, I have to act. If I don’t have an audition or a project coming up in two or three weeks around my home, I become unbearable,” he said.

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6 Cooking class at the J

Learn to make sweet potato soufflé, apple crisp and peach cobbler from noon to 3 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Cost is $50 to $60. RSVP: 480-481-7040.

Timeless Dance

Phoenix author Karen Shiffman Lateiner shares her journey as the mother of a beloved son who at age 22, who faced a life-long struggle with his gender identity and had begun the process of transitioning to a beautiful young woman, only to be killed in an automobile accident. Open discussion about gender diversity and coping with the death of a child encouraged.

Book can be purchased ahead of time for book signing to follow program. Discussion takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Cost is $5 to $10. Information: 480-481-7024.

In Your Face art exhibit

Appreciate bold, brave, colorful self-portraits on display from 1 to 5 p.m. in the front lobby Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Monday

7 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.

Baby dance classes

Every Monday morning from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m., parents and grandparents are invited to bring in their babies who are walking up to age 2 ½ to enjoy a wonderful and fun introduction to music, movement, and dancing at the Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics and Dance Center, 15801 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Babies will love dancing to the music while using all kinds of different props and toys. Parent or grandparent participation is required. This is a “drop in” class but it’s limited to the first 20 children. Information: 602-992-5790.

‘A Touch of the Desert’

Participate in a Desert Awareness Committee seminar from 6 to 8 p.m. at Holland Community Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B. Information: www. azfcf.org.

Twos and threes together

Children 2 to 3 can learn social and literacy skills from 11 to 11:30 a.m. with short stories, finger-plays and action rhymes at the Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tail waggin’ tales

Children 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tai Chi

Tuesday

8 Let’s knit

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

Batik on Paper class

Learn the tools, technique and basics of working with wax and dye from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holland Community Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B. Cost is $125. Information: www.azfcf.org.

Wednesday

9 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: 480-312-5810.

Walkin’ Wednesdays

Make friends while exercising during a brisk 1.5 mile walk through The J neighborhood from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Bring water and walking shoes and meet at the campus’ flagpole. Strollers, dogs and all walking paces are welcomed. Information: 480481-1797.

Self-hypnosis class

Hypnosis is the oldest form of healing and can be used to bring changes such as powerful intention to lose weight or stop smoking. Learn about this art from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holland Community Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B. Cost is $45. Information: www.azfcf.org.

Saturday

12 Breast cancer support

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 to 3:45 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Patients and caregivers are welcome to attend this support group that focuses on breast cancer from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Ladies shoot for free each Thursday at 14860 N. Northsight Blvd. Female members get a free handgun rental as well. Information: 480-3481111.

This course will provide an introduction to handgun shooting that addresses the specific laws, St. threats, safety issues, and unique responsibilities that govern the use of non-lethal and deadly force.

The course exceeds all state requirements necessary to receive an Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit, available to attendees 21 years of age or older. Participants should bring 50 rounds of ammunition, a cased and unloaded handgun, hearing and eye protection and appropriate clothing. Cost is $89.10 to $99. The class takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at 14860 N. Northsight Blvd. Information: 480-3481111.

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Friday

11 In stitches knitters group

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

Advanced beginner bridge

Join others in playing a fun game of bridge from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. Information: 480-312-7323.

Chair yoga

Achieve liberation through physical postures, breath practice, meditation and philosophical study. Join a class to better physical health from 1 to 2 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Peruvian Horses

The horse show will feature over 100 horses from across the United States and Canada who will compete for the Best Gait honor as well as other breeding, junior, performance and pleasure divisions at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Road The Peruvian horses will be in the Equidome from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13 each day beginning at 8 a.m. Classes are available for each day. Admission is free.

Concealed weapon course

Metal embossing class

Use simple hand tools and metal to learn Repudajo, the fine art of metal embossing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holland Community Center, Black Mountain Campus, 34250 N. 60th St., Building B. Cost is $55.

Information: www.azfcf.org.

Cancer survivors celebration

Celebrate survival stories with a free pancake breakfast, head and neck screenings, a haircuta-thon, Tai Chi lesson, meditation lesson, kids’ crafts, face painting, community vendors and more from 8 to 11 a.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480314-6660.

Rock Lobster

With cooler temperatures around the corner, Scottsdale Quarter is holding another free fall concert from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring Rock Lobster, a retro 80s group. After shopping or dining this Saturday, be sure to stop for music at The Quad at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road

Sunday

13 Story stop (Ages 0-5)

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

Scottsdale Philharmonic concert

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform a free concert featuring Beethoven, Handel, Lehar and Bach from 4 to 6 p.m. at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road Information: 480-951-6077.

Tour de Scottsdale

The 16th annual Tour de Scottsdale, a 70-mile and 30-mile bicycle ride, will start at 6:30 a.m. at Market St. at DC Ranch, 20645 N. Pima Road Family and friends of the cyclists can cheer on the riders and enjoy fun on Market St. in DC Ranch with live music, special promotions and a beer garden. Information: TourdeScottsdale.net.

Beethoven concert

Commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven, world-renowned pianist Sam Rotman will perform a concert from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road Information 480-488-3384.

Meet the Artist

Reserve a ticket to attend world-renowned pianist Sam Rotman’s session focusing on the importance of musical study and the way to prepare for a career in music from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road Information 480-488-3384.

Monday

14 Business Energizer

Learn about setting weekly goals and generate business ideas with fellow business owners from 9 to 10 a.m. This group meets virtually. To join, meet the group online through the “Monday Business Energizer” group LinkedIn page. Free. Information: edgar@compasscbs.com.

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VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TO CONSULT ON LIVING WILLS AND MEDICAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY Crises can’t be scheduled. After all, if you could put one on your calendar, it wouldn’t actually be a crisis, would it?

But you can prepare for a medical emergency, particularly for the sake of those family members or friends who may be called upon to care for you. Two key documents critical to that preparation are a living will and a healthcare power of attorney.

Called an advance directive in technical legal terms, the living will and healthcare power of attorney clearly indicate your healthcare choices in the event you’re unable to speak for yourself, perhaps because of an injury, illness or disability. The purpose of the documents is to appoint a personal representative to act on your behalf in making healthcare and end-of-life decisions.

To that end, the Area Agency on Aging and the Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs Planning Section of

the State Bar of Arizona are partnering to provide pro bono consultation to develop a living will and healthcare power of attorney at the “Night of the Living Will” event on Saturday morning, Oct. 26.

“Night of the Living Will” is open to anyone 18 years or older, but appointments are required by calling the 24Hour Senior HELP LINE at (602) 2644357.

“It’s never too early to have a plan in place so that personal choices are determined about who will manage your medical affairs if you are unable to,” said Area Agency on Aging President and CEO Mary Lynn Kasunic. “We are grateful to the attorneys who volunteer their time to make this opportunity available to the public.”

Unfortunately, more often than not, these actions are put off until it’s too late. A 2016 national survey by the Conservation Project reported that more

than 90 percent of people think it’s important to talk to a loved one about their health care and end-of-life wishes, but less than 30 percent have actually done it.

“In preparing these documents, you should discuss your wishes with your personal representative so that you can be confident that your feelings and intentions about all medical decisions will be carried out, including those that may prolong your life,” Kasunic said. “And the only way for your loved ones to know your feelings is with this type of advance planning to provide for all eventualities. These steps are critical when it comes to ensuring that you are taken care of in the manner you would like.”

It’s important to understand that a living will is not the same as the type of will that indicates how your assets will be distributed upon your death. A living will is a written expression of your wishes about receiving life-sustaining

medical treatment if you are terminally ill, permanently unconscious or in the end-stage of a fatal illness so loved ones and doctors can decide how aggressively to use medical treatments to delay your dying.

Individuals participating in the event should bring a photo ID and full name and contact information for the persons designated as primary and alternative representatives.

Participants also should be prepared to discuss funeral arrangements for burial or cremation, organ donation and any pre-paid burial plans already in place.

Once an appointment is made, a central Phoenix location will be provided for the consultation.

Attorneys will only be able to discuss healthcare power of attorney and living wills during the hour-long sessions and cannot provide counsel on other legal issues.

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Scottsdale artist celebrates her work – and survival said. “My paintings reflected more of an ethehen northern Sco real feeling at ttsdale Scottsdale resithat time. And as dent Jeanne BoI survived, they nine was 50, she was diagbecame bigger, nosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and bolder, larger given six to 12 months to live. than life, and Bonine had just moved to Arizona with lots of layers when she had a lumpectomy, followed of color. And that by a mastectomy of her left breast. has to do with the A survivor of breast cancer, Bonine fact of surviving; almost gave up on her career as a wait’s like life. It’s tercolor artist. like layers that Then she met Judi Combs, owner of happen to you in Thunderbird Artists, current co-ownyour life.” er of Thunderbird Artists Gallery in Watercolor downtown Carefree and fellow breast painting was part cancer survivor. of the healing “She was my angel back in 1994,” process for BoBonine said. “I contacted Judy, and I nine, who origiapplied for her show and got in. It was nally started her a turning point in my life.” art journey paintNow, 25 years later, Combs is hosting ing with oils. a special exhibition in honor of Bonine “It changed called “Healed Through Art...Blessed my life going with Time” on Oct. 10 at Thunderbird through this, and Artists Gallery in Carefree.

Judi Combs and Jeanne Bonine have been friends for 25 years. it changed my The free event is not only a celebra- (Special to the Progress) work; it’s a symtion of Bonine’s 50-year art career but biotic relationalso a celebration of her survival. friend,” Bonine said. “She’s been very ship,” she said.

“I’m very grateful every day that instrumental to me in getting me back “I felt like I had messages to give and I wake up, and I’m sure to thank the on track when I moved out here. So, I was very conscientious of the titles universe for that. But I think more the show is a celebration of her, too.” that put on my work. Then that wasn’t than anything, I’ve found that I’m still Bonine specializes in watercolor and enough, so I started writing prose to an inspiration,” Bonine said. oil paintings, 15 of which will be on go with it.”

Bonine had just finished undergoing display and for sale at the upcoming Combs describes Bonine as a “rochemotherapy when a friend of hers art show. mantic realist, whose soft and lush from Minnesota came to visit her in In honor of October being Breast floral paintings illuminate beauty Scottsdale.

Cancer Awareness month, Bonine will and peace.

“I didn’t know if I was going to even also sell hand-painted “Gifts of Hope” “It’s easy to become enamored with live; you don’t even go out and buy a ornaments with pink roses on them. her oversized watercolor and oil dress at that point,” she said. “I didn’t “They’re packaged really beautiful- paintings, which depict everything know what I was going to do with my ly,” she said. from garden wonders and exotic birds career, and I was at that point in my Bonine’s 2005 book, “Inspirations of to a single rose and a desert skyscape,” life when I thought it was at the pin- Timeless Beauty,” which includes her Combs added. nacle of my career – which turned out paintings, prose and life story, will be Bonine wrote a book about her life not to be true.” available for sale as well. following the death of her brother in Her friend, who was also an artist, “When people purchase my work, 2002. visited one of Combs’ shows at Thun- hopefully, I bring joy back into their “I had a stroke a couple of years after derbird Artists Gallery and told Bo- home,” she said. he passed away, and I think that was a nine about the venue.

For Bonine, painting in watercolor is real kick in the butt to really get goAfter Combs offered Bonine the op- a very internal, personal process. The ing on,” she said “So, I worked a whole portunity to showcase her work at the way she describes it is “oils are like year on it while I was taking care of my gallery, just two weeks after she fin- play and watercolors are like prayer.” mom and doing my art shows.” ished her last treatment of radiation, “I just sort of tap into my soul,” she The message of Bonine’s book – and Bonine and Combs hit it off and have said. her message to women battling breast been close friends since.

Because it’s such a personal experi- cancer – is to never give up.

“She’s a cancer survivor. She’s been ence, Bonine’s art changed following “You have to be positive. You have to on chemo for 10 years, so she’s still her battle with breast cancer. go in internally. You have to surrender my hero, as she’s always been my “I started painting differently,” she to a higher power. That doesn’t mean

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“You have to be positive. You have to go in internally. You have to surrender to a higher power. That doesn’t mean you give up. You just do everything you can do mentally, spiritually, physically – all aspects of healing.” you give up. You just do everything you can do mentally, spiritually, physically – all aspects of healing,” she said.

Following the art show on Oct. 10, Bonine will take part in Sonoran Arts League’s 23rd annual Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour, which invites the public to visit nearly 200 artists at over 40 studios throughout northern Scottsdale, Carefree, and Cave Creek.

This is Bonine’s 15th year participating in the Hidden in the Hills tour, which takes place from Nov. 22 through Dec. 1. She is studio No. 19.

Currently, Bonine’s work can be found at Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg.

She is one of five artists in the exhibition called “Flower Power: Desert Botanicals,” which runs through Oct. 20.

“Your attitude is always a choice, and you can live each day to the fullest or you can decide to just go, ‘Poor me.’ You’re only on this world once, so I want to make it great,” Bonine said.

If you go

“Healed through Art...Blessed with Time” When: Oct. 10, 2-7 p.m.

Where: Thunderbird Artists Gallery, 99 Easy Street, #235 Tickets: Free Phone: 480-688-4960 Website: thunderbirdartistsgallery. com

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Sunrise Rotary leader spearheads Rwanda aid cifically, one of the poorest regions in Rwanda.

In fact, an estimated 56.5 ver the past five years, Sco percent of the population ttsdale the Scottsdale Sunrise identifies as poor.

Rotary Club has donatThe area has two hosed $1.5 million in medical suppitals, the Munini District plies and equipment to the Nyaruguru Hospital and Butare Teachand Huye Districts in Rwanda, with the fiing Hospital, and 16 health nal shipment of goods arriving in August. centers.

The man who spearheaded the yearsThe scope of care at Munilong philanthropic effort? Scottsdaleni Hospital, however, is limbased Realtor of 40 years and internaited, and all operations are tional chairman for the club, David Lewis. performed sans anesthesia.

“These discarded and used medical All critically ill patients, on supplies could not be used in the United the other hand, are sent to States but are truly lifesavers for people the Butare Teaching Hospiin Rwanda who are in desperate need,” tal two hours away.

Lewis said.

“The diseases of povThe Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club parterty are leaving children nered with nonprofit organization Project orphaned, parents unable C.U.R.E., Commission on Urgent Relief and to work, and health care Equipment, located in Tempe to deliver workers constantly strugthree 40-foot containers each carrying gling to keep people alive around 1,000 pieces of equipment. without basic tools,” Lewis Equipment includes electrocardiogram Over the past five years, the Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club has donated $1.5 million in medical said. “People are sometimes and equipment to the Nyaruguru and Huye Districts in Rwanda. (Courtesy of Scottsdale Sunrise machines, incubators, anesthesia sup- supplies losing their lives due to very Rotary Club/Special to the Progress) plies, examination tables, wheelchairs, preventable problems.” and feeding tubes.

For example, Lewis said, Because each shipment costs about patients can dehydrate and die before $24,500, not including the costs for the they’re treated due to a lack of IV fluids. containers, customs, and clearance, Lew“That’s something we can’t imagine is led a $63,500 Rotary global grant and happening here in the U.S.,” Lewis added. raised another $10,000 from the ScottsLewis spent a part of his childhood in dale Sunrise Rotary Foundation.

Ghana, West Africa, an experience, he The Estrella, Phoenix 100, and Tempe said, that left him with a different perSouth Rotary clubs, as well as the 5510 spective of poverty. and 5490 clubs outside the district, con“Back in 2011, I worked with my Rotributed to the Rwandan project, too. tary club to donate $400,000 in medi“It’s easy to lose sight of how many cal supplies to a hospital in Ghana, and people in communities throughout AfI saw what an amazing impact that rica continue to lose their lives from premade,” he said. “The more I read and ventable and curable health conditions,” heard about the struggles of the RwanLewis said. dan people, the more I felt compelled to Founded in 1987, Project C.U.R.E. has help them, too.” provided medical supplies, equipment, The Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club and services to more than 120 countries aims to complete one international around the world. project every year.

At Project C.U.R.E. in Tempe, Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club Rotarians load up the “Project C.U.R.E. collects medical sup- truck full of donated medical supplies and equipment supplies for the Nyaruguru Prior to their efforts for Rwanda and plies and equipment from manufactur- and Huye Districts in Rwanda. (Courtesy of Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club/Special to the Progress) Ghana, the Club donated medical supers, wholesale distributors, hospitals, plies to a village in Uganda in 2009. and clinics across the country. These are Once the containers arrived in Rwanda, strengthen the long-term sustainability And this past week, the Club recentstored in distribution centers and ware- the Kigali Rotary Club of Rwanda unload- of the Rwandan healthcare system,” Lew- ly donated approximately $12,000 in houses where they sit waiting for clubs ed them at the Butare Teaching Hospital is said. playground equipment to a special and sponsors to fund delivery over- for distribution.

Since the 1994 genocide that left needs school in Rocky Point, Mexico. seas. Once funding is provided, Project According to Lewis, the Rwandan proj- 800,000 dead, Rwanda has seen 25 years The Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club C.U.R.E. then manages the details re- ect is estimated to help more than 275,000 of uninterrupted economic growth and is comprised of about 35 members and quired to make the deliveries,” Lewis Rwandan men, women and children. social progress. meets weekly every Thursday morning explained.

“The provision of medical supplies, However, more than 60 percent of peo- at the McCormick Ranch Golf Course In addition to Tempe, Project C.U.R.E. equipment, and related services not ple in Rwanda live in extreme poverty – Club in southern Scottsdale at 7 a.m. has five other locations in Chicago, Den- only provides the immediate benefit living on less than $1.25 a day – with the Information: scottsdalesunrisever, Houston, Philadelphia, and Nashville. in enhancing delivery of care but helps Southern Province of Rwanda, more spe- rotaryclub.org

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ood, family and far-off excursions: For Candelaria Design Associates, these three ingredients make up the recipe for success for the Scottsdalebased luxury architecture �irm.

And this year marks the 20-year anniversary for the �irm, which grew from a oneman show with principal Mark B. Candelaria in 1999 to 25 employees, designers, architects and CDA’s all-female managing partners – including Evelyn Jung, Meredith Thomson, and Vivian Ayala.

“I would describe [CDA] in one word as unimaginable,” Candelaria said.

“My goal was to start a small �irm, hang out at my studio with my dogs and maybe do one or two houses the year and enjoy the pool and hiking.

And within six months, I was so busy, and I had to start hiring people. It’s just grown into something a lot bigger than I ever thought it would grow into,” he added.

Candelaria attributes its success to his team, which he frequently refers to as family, and CDA’s ability to make the designing process a personal one with clients.

“I always tell clients our goal is we would like to end this whole relationship with us being best friends. And, consequently, that has happened a lot of times,” he said. “It’s such a personal thing that you’re designing. You want to get people comfortable and feel like, ‘Oh my God, this is so much fun.’”

One way CDA makes the design process a “family experience” is through incorporating cooking classes.

“We’ve found that bringing the food aspect into our business has really been a good thing. We do dinners during the design process and then we do a dinner at the end of the job to celebrate the completion of the project. It keeps the team together,” he said.

The idea stemmed from CDA’s tours to Spain, Italy and Napa – tours they’ve hosted for 20 years.

This month, CDA will host its 20th tour in Napa, following their Italy tour

Candelaria added that that’s the key to success, including CDA’s own success: keep moving and trying new things.

“We’re always experimenting,” he said.

Candelaria is also working on publishing a book that will chronicle his 21 all-time favorite homes from the past 20 years.

And in true Candelaria fashion, he paired each home with a recipe.

“It’ll give you all the details on how to make the recipe, and there’ll be a story about how the house got created and beautiful photos to go with it,” he said.

Candelaria’s all-time favorite recipe is a paella Scottsdale-based luxury architecture firm Candelaria Design Associates Principal Mark Candelaria recipe he picked up from a trip to Italy in 1990. It’s celebrates the firm's 20-year anniversary this year. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) a recipe currently posted in September and their Spain tour in ent’s mind: What’s their goals? What’s on CDA’s website.

June. their aspirations? What’s their dreams?

“One of my friends took me to one Anywhere from nine to over 20 peo- And we really try to create a house that of her friend’s house in Spain, and the ple, including clients, join the CDA team enhances and allows that dream to mother of the family taught me how on the tours. �lourish.” to make it. Since then, I’ve adapted my “We see architecture, of course, [durCandelaria also recently started his own little touches to it,” he said, adding ing the tour], but we also have cooking own podcast called “Inspiring Living.” that he continues to keep in touch with classes. We have wine tours,” Candelaria The podcast features a wide range of the family. said. “[The cooking class] is an experi- guests, from designers, architects, and Currently, the CDA team is working ence that bonds everybody. It’s some- contractors, to real estate pros, crafts- on about 100 projects in 15 different thing about cooking and being around men, sports �igures, leaders, and philan- states, including New York, North Carofood and working as a team.” thropists. lina, Missouri, Idaho and Oregon.

Cooking is so important to Candelaria, Candelaria, the host, and his guests “But the biggest project we have going CDA has an entire section on its website discuss the challenged they’ve faced, right now is a 64,000-square-foot house dedicated to Candelaria’s recipes. how they overcame it, and, as the name here in Scottsdale,” Candelaria said.

CDA is also in the process of physically of the podcast suggests, their own inCandelaria plans to retire in the next expanding its of�ice from approximately spiring stories. seven to 10 years. And when he does, 4,000 to 8,000 square feet to make room Currently, Candelaria is on his third his three partners will take over the for not only four to �ive new team mem- episode, which will be released Oct. 7 on business. bers, but also a demonstration kitchen. iTunes, Spotify, and iHeartRadio, and he “I would like to maintain at least a 25 “It probably sounds unusual for an ar- has episodes lined up through February percent ownership as I ride out in the chitect’s of�ice, but we do so much more 2020. sunset,” he said. “My goal is to stay inthan just architecture. Our whole mis“What I’ve found in just the few inter- volved and mentor and coach and help sion is we want to give you a new way of views I’ve done so far is everyone’s got and do things like this podcast, cook, living, a way of enhancing how you live,” a great story,” he said. “These podcasts and travel. I am fortunate enough that Candelaria said. are con�irming you can’t give up. You they allow me to do that.”

He added: “We want to get into our cli- just have to keep going.”

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Read the �ine print and vote for city bonds

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s a CPA, I read the fine print.

And I have read the fine print and reviewed the details when it comes to Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the Nov. 5, ballot.

The $319 million, 58-project bond package gives Scottsdale voters the opportunity to invest in infrastructure repairs and community assets that will enhance recreation, tourism and economic development.

This infusion will make your quality of life in Scottsdale even better.

Voters can also approve critical enhancements to public safety. The Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association and Police Officers of Scottsdale Association both endorse all three questions.

Now is the best time to make this happen.

Scottsdale has a strong credit rating and with the pay-down of previous bonds, secondary property taxes, which fund the bonds, are expected to go down even if all three questions are approved, according to the City Treasurer’s Office.

Obligations from the $358 million in bonds approved by Scottsdale voters in 2000 are ending.

The new proposed $319 million program, put on the ballot by a unanimous Scottsdale City Council, is far less than the $450 million city officials said Scottsdale taxpayers would see with a slight increase to their secondary property taxes. Secondary property taxes are also a small part of overall property taxes.

It is prudent and fiscally wise for a community to make consistent and measured capital improvements.

As infrastructure wears-down over time it is cheaper to continually bring in new investments.

This approach is preferable and far less expensive for taxpayers than paying for costlier emergency repairs.

As infrastructure wears-down over time, it is cheaper to continually bring in new investments. Th is approach

is preferable and far less expensive for taxpayers than paying for costlier emergency repairs.

The city experienced this first-hand with the emergency shutdown of Civic Center Plaza and Drinkwater Boulevard, as well as the 68th Street bridge.

We don’t need more images of crumbling infrastructure.

Many of the 58 projects in the three questions include critical investments in police and fire stations, senior centers, and parks and youth sports facilities that won’t happen without voter approval.

Investing in Scottsdale’s infrastructure is an investment in your quality of life. Please join me in Voting Yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3.

–Barry Graham is a Scottsdale resident and serves on the steering committee of For The Best Scottsdale: Vote Yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3.

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SUSD override critical to kids’ future – and ours

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y husband was born and raised in Scottsdale. He is a graduate of Chaparral High School and the University of Arizona.

I have lived in Arizona for 16 years and Scottsdale for eight years. Around the time we moved up here, we learned our local elementary school was closing early every Wednesday due to lack of funding – which was very disheartening.

My husband and I feel very strongly we wouldn’t be where we are today without our wonderful educational experiences we gained at our neighborhood public schools.

This November, Scottsdale Uni�ied School District (SUSD) is asking Scottsdale residents to renew the previous Maintenance and Operations Override to maintain the educational funding they need.

Here’s why: From 2008-2015 Arizona cut more funding to K-12 public schools than any other state. In 2018, we were still spending 13.6 percent less per-pupil than a decade earlier.

This has put Arizona at 47th in perpupil spending in the nation, leaving our public schools drastically underfunded.

It is what drives districts all over the state to request the renewal of overrides in their cities to maintain the additional funding they need.

Renewing the current M&O Override is called an increase - but because it is a renewal, it is important to understand there will be no increase to current property tax rates. Scottsdale property taxes are already one of the lowest in the state and ranked in the lowest third nationally.

Without a renewal of the override, our already underfunded schools will suffer.

It will be hard to attract and pay outstanding teachers. SUSD is privileged to be led by an accomplished and effective Superintendent helping us attract quality teachers and allied health staff.

However, with our teacher shortage in Arizona, being able to pay adequate wages is incredibly important too. Without the renewal, we will have to cut back on special programs like art, music, world languages and technology. Our manageable class sizes will no longer be manageable.

We are thankful Scottsdale has a reputation for strong neighborhood schools and when the time came to enroll for kindergarten, we chose our neighborhood elementary school.

As with other SUSD schools, ours offers a comprehensive curriculum with specials such as art, music, orchestra, choir, foreign languages - with an im-

mersion option, physical education and technology classes.

The SUSD kindergarten classrooms are also capped at 24 students per credentialed teacher and the students have a full day schedule. Our schools also employ counselors to improve our students’ social and emotional health, so they are not only successful but also well-adjusted human beings.

Our SUSD schools provide a wellrounded and academically challenging educational experience.

Support the Scottsdale Maintenance and Operations Override to continue to build on SUSD’s strengths, improve our property values and attract businesses with high-level talent to our community. Vote Yes on the Scottsdale M&O Override to ensure a successful Scottsdale now and in years to come.

– Laura Weeshoff

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Very Smart For Scottsdale Taxpayers Scottsdale’s infrastructure needs to be upgraded, badly. It’s been 20 years since the last comprehensive effort. Public pools are being loved to death. Projects built 30 years ago like the Civic Center Plaza are falling down. Senior centers are bursting at the seams. Lakes are leaking. WestWorld is not all it can or should be.

Fortunately, Scottsdale’s Mayor and City Council are unanimously supporting a package on the November 5th ballot that provides for 58 infrastructure upgrades across the city without secondary property taxes, the mechanism to finance them, going up. Quite simply, it is the best and smartest proposal to pay for the infrastructure bonds in the city’s history.

Here’s how it works...

Bond financing for 70 projects from 2000 bonds for $358 million are retired = Lower property taxes.

Increased property values in Scottsdale since 2000 = Less impact to property owners to pay for bonds.

58 bond projects for $319 million in 2019 is less than 2000 bond projects + increased property values in Scottsdale which mean taxes are projected to go down by the City Treasurer, even if Question 1, 2 & 3 all pass!

Scottsdale’s Financial Health & Accountability: An Ideal Time To Bond Scottsdale is one of only 30 cities in the country with a top bond rating of AAA Interest rates are at historic lows making it timely to borrow money for community improvements and repairs From 2009-2018 Scottsdale spending increased only 2.2% per year and full-time staffing was reduced by 200 positions Scottsdale’s sales and property tax rates are low thanks to the city’s robust tourism industry Per capita bond debt has decreased each of the past six years

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Scottsdale has a “Bond Oversight Committee” made up of volunteer citizens to oversee expenditures by the City Council and city staff for the bond projects

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Bonds are essential for tourist-driven events

BY TARYL O'SHEA Progress Guest Writer

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cottsdale is the only U.S. city in the running to host the International Federation for Equestrian Sports World Championships in 2022.

That is not by accident.

Scottsdale has a world-class equestrian community. We have premier events such as the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show and many others.

They are a proud reminder of Scottsdale’s heritage.

We also have a top venue for equestrian, community and special events at WestWorld of Scottsdale. WestWorld is competing with the venues in Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Arab

Emirates and other countries to host the Equestrian World Championships.

WestWorld is an important tourism and economic development driver for Scottsdale. A new report by Arizona State University found WestWorld brought approximately 916,694 visitors to Scottsdale last year and generated 1,884 jobs and fueled $111.7 million for Arizona’s economy.

But we cannot rest on our laurels.

WestWorld needs repairs, improvements and upgrades in order to keep hosting great equestrian, community and tourism driving events such as Barrett-Jackson, our event and so many others.

Questions 1, 2 and 3 on the Nov. 5 ballot make needed infrastructure repairs and investments in all parts of Scottsdale including at WestWorld, which is at the geographic heart of our city. In

many ways it is our spiritual heart too, reminding us that in some ways we can and should still be The West’s Most Western Town.

Under the plan, WestWorld’s horse barns will be repaired and renovated.

Some of them are now falling down. The infrastructure investments will also upgrade the venue’s audio and lighting systems and improve street access.

WestWorld’s arena will be expanded so it can host more events.

WestWorld hosts more than BarrettJackson’s world-famous auto auction and prominent equestrian events. The venue, which is located on federal land and is managed by the city of Scottsdale, also hosts youth sports and community events and is booked most days of the year.

The Scottsdale investments before voters will also build 13 new youth

sports �ields near WestWorld. Scottsdale voters authorized a similar plan decades ago at what is now called the Scottsdale Sports Complex. But the backlog in our city is now such that we need a lot more, new �ields.

Scottsdale voters also have the chance to invest in 58 projects throughout the city that will help our quality of life, future prosperity and economic competitiveness. Many of the projects in the $319 million program will never get done at all unless voters approve Questions 1, 2 and 3 in November.

Scottsdale is already a wonderful place for equestrian and other special events. We just need to keep it that way by voting Yes on Questions 1, 2 and 3.

Loop 101 as well as at Via Linda and 90th Street. The Foothills and Via Linda police stations will get needed renovations. Questions 1, 2 and 3 will also: • Build a new 17-acre park in the Whisper Rock area at Ashler Hills Drive and 64th Way. • Construct at a new dog park at Thompson Peak Park.

• Add hiking trials at Pinnacle Peak Park and add more parking and restrooms at the popular recreation area.

• Build a new bridge on Thompson Peak Parkway over the Reata Pass Wash to improve safety during �loods and monsoon storms.

Appaloosa Library will also see its solar energy production doubled and WestWorld of Scottsdale gets needed repairs and upgrades so it can keep hosting and attract even more equestrian, community and other events.

Thirteen new youth sports �ields will be built near WestWorld to help ease waiting lists and backlogs for space seen by youth sports teams and leagues. The new �ields will also allow parents and grandparents to watch their kids and grandkids games closer to home.

Questions 1, 2 and 3 repair infrastructure and make important investments in all parts of Scottsdale that will bene�it and enhance our quality of life and prosperity. All 58 projects totaling $319 million can be viewed here: scottsdaleaz. gov/elections/bond-2019-project-list.

Many of the 58 projects in the three bond questions will not get done at all without voters’ approval. The bonds also make smart �inancial sense for Scottsdale’s taxpayers. The secondary property taxes that fund the city bonds are also expected to go down even if all three questions pass, according to the

City Treasurer’s Of�ice.

That is because of the retirement of existing bonds and the rise in Scottsdale’s property values.

It is not just the northern part of our great city that bene�its from the bonds.

Scottsdale voters have the opportunity on Election Day to invest in needed improvements at the Cactus and Eldorado pools, McCormick-Stillman Railroad, Scottdale Center for the Performing Arts and training facilities for our �irst responders.

Scottsdale is a wonderful place to live.

We just need to keep investing in our current and future quality of life. Questions 1, 2 and 3 do that.

–Taryl O’Shea is executive director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.

Bond vote too important to ignore

BY TOM THOMPSON Progress Guest Writer

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cottsdale voters have not approved a major bond program since 2000.

Nineteen years is a long time and has left our city with an infrastructure needing to be repaired and community gems in need of improvements.

We have an opportunity to do both on Nov. 5, with Questions 1, 2 and 3.

That is why as a longtime Scottsdale resident and community advocate, I am a strong supporter of all three questions.

The plan is great for north Scottsdale where I live (and the rest of our city). It will not result in a net increase in secondary property taxes, according to the City Treasurer.

In the northern part of our city, the infrastructure investments will build new �ire stations at the Hayden Road and the

–Tom Thompson is president of The Golf Villas at Troon North Association and serves on the Troon North Homeowners Association board.

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Notre Dame in, Saguaro out of �irst rankings

BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

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he first rankings for the new Open Division football tournament in Arizona was released with familiar teams in Scottsdale both in and out – for now.

Notre Dame Prep, who has competed for a 5A title each of the last two seasons, came in ranked No. 6 overall in the first Open rankings of the season, released by the Arizona Interscholastic Association on Tuesday morning.

Meanwhile, Saguaro, which has won six straight state championships, was ranked ninth.

The Open Division is a first for the state, as it pins the top eight teams from the 6A, 5A and 4A conferences together in one postseason tournament to decide a true state champion. The rankings are comprised by MaxPreps’ formula, which takes the strength of schedule and overall record into account.

Notre Dame Prep started the season 6-0, for the third straight season, with its best wins having come against Sunnyslope and Gilbert, who are ranked eighth and 12th in the 5A Conference, respectively.

The Saints took on McClintock this past Friday and will be challenged this upcoming Friday, taking on Horizon, who is ranked No. 10 in the Open Division rankings and fourth overall in the 5A Conference. Ahead of Notre Dame Prep in the 5A rankings is West Valley powerhouse Centennial, who beat the Saints in the last two title games.

Saguaro entered the week at 5-1, with its only loss against Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, Calif.), who previously beat the Sabercats 18-10, back on Aug. 30, in the 2019 Honor Bowl.

The Sabercats’ offense struggled against one of California’s top teams, but it has since averaged over 47 points per game. Saguaro’s best win came against Arcadia, currently No. 15 in 4A. Another quality win came on Sept. 20 against Chaparral, ranked No. 12 in 6A.

Notre Dame Prep’s football program is ranked No. 6 overall in the Open Division rankings released Tuesday by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer)

OPEN DIVISION RANKINGS (top eight advance to tournament) Chandler (6A) Salpointe Catholic (4A) Hamilton (6A) Pinnacle (6A) Centennial (5A) Notre Dame Prep (5A) Sahuaro (4A) Campo Verde (5A) Saguaro (4A) Horizon (5A)

Saguaro, who has won six straight titles, is on the outside looking in of the first Open Division rankings. (Zach Alvira/Progress Sports Editor)

Ahead of Saguaro in the 4A and Open Division rankings is seventh-ranked Sahuaro from Tucson, who steamrolled opponents, starting 6-0 this season. Salpointe Catholic faced Saguaro the past two seasons in the 4A title

game and rankes No. 2 overall.

However, those rankings could likely change pending the outcome of Friday’s matchup between Sahuaro and Salpointe Catholic.

As long as the Sabercats take care

of business the rest of the way, as they are expected to, they should find themselves in the Open rankings as early as Tuesday, Oct. 8, when rankings are updated.

The AIA also released rankings for all other conferences last week.

Desert Mountain and Coronado were ranked outside the top-25 in the 5A and 3A rankings, while Scottsdale Prep and Scottsdale Christian were at Nos. 20 and 24, respectively, in 2A.

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Scottsdale ArtWalk marks a milestone this week

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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n 1975, Scottsdale’s population was a mere 78,000, Scottsdale High School had yet to be demolished – and the first “America’s original ArtWalk” took place on the streets of downtown Scottsdale.

Much has changed since then, but one event remains - the Scottsdale ArtWalk, which celebrates its 45th anniversary on Oct. 10 in the evermorphing and thriving Scottsdale Arts District.

The district runs along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to Fifth Avenue.

The Scottsdale ArtWalk was created to recognize, advocate for and support the local art community – and to this day, it continues to do such.

“It has been our pleasure and privilege as an association to support and help build our local arts district here for the past 45 years,” said French Thompson, president of the Scottsdale Gallery Association.

Royse Contemporary gallery owner Nicole Royse is celebrating its two-year anniversary during ArtWalk. (Special to the Progress)

“The Scottsdale arts community has grown and changed so much in that time and we are proud to be a part of its development.”

To kick off its 45th season, the Scott-

sdale Gallery Association’s will host a special Gold Palette ArtWalk event to honor its milestone year.

The evening of Oct. 10, the 45th Anniversary Celebration, Gold Palette

Artwork will include a slideshow featuring Scottsdale Arts District highlights over the past 45 years.

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane will issue a proclamation during a ceremony at Casa des Artistes Plaza.

And, guests can take part in “meet the artist” demonstrations, as well as enjoy live music with an early ‘70s theme and refreshments as they visit the ArtWalk galleries.

“We are thrilled to once again present our local art community and art aficionados with additional opportunities to enjoy art in a variety of mediums through our themed Gold Palette ArtWalks,” Thompson said. “We are amazed by and humbled at how our ArtWalks have united the art community and given local artists a true home here in Scottsdale.”

One participating ArtWalk gallery is Royse Contemporary, which celebrates its two-year anniversary this year.

Royse Contemporary will present “Art, Music, Life, Repeat,” a solo exhibition of Fred Tieken’s latest mixed me-

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Candytopia a sweet treat for the eyes

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life-size deep-sea diver made of gummy bears, jelly beans, gumdrops, and licorice; candy-coated unicorn pigs; a pool of 300,000 marshmallows; a towering sphinx made of 7,800 pieces of candy; and augmented reality interactive photo stations.

This whimsical scene sounds like a kid’s dream come true; and this month, they’ll all exist under one roof in Scottsdale.

Candytopia, which has attracted more than a million guests across the country, will make its debut at Scottsdale Quarter on Oct. 11 and will remain open through Dec. 29.

Clearly inspired by the playful, sugary-

sweet world of Willy Wonka, Candytopia features more than one dozen carefully curated and crafted rooms and environments, brimming with sweets and boasting larger-than-life interactive art installations, like a candy aquarium with sharks, fish, and a life-size diver.

In addition to featuring the most popular attractions from past locations, Candytopia will feature new elements inspired by Scottsdale’s culture and landmarks.

And as part of the experience, Candytopia attendees will be treated to candy samples throughout, including chocolate treats, sours, gummies, and nostalgic candies, among other sweet surprises.

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Candytopia, which opens in Scottsdale on Oct. 11, features a pool of 300,000 marshmallows. (Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for Candytopia/Special to the Progress)

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dia and digital expressionistic works.

“Painting is like baring my soul to the world,” said Paradise Valley artist Tieken, who returned to creating art after battling medical issues last year.

“Tieken’s work highlights personal subjects and shares experiences with his viewer through irony and wit,” said curator and gallery owner Nicole Royse, adding: “His art offers wry social observations and smart symbolism, as well as a brief glimpse into his fascinating world, fueled by his passion for life, art and music.”

Royse Contemporary’s opening reception for the exhibition will feature an opportunity to meet both Tieken and Royse.

Guests can also enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

“Art, Music, Life, Repeat” will be on view through Nov. 3.

Royse is just one of 10 galleries featuring contemporary works.

Take a look at our full breakdown of what each gallery offers at the Scottsdale ArtWalk this year.

Altamira Fine Art What: Western contemporary Where: 7038 E. Main St. Website: altamiraart.com Amery Bohling Fine Art What: Western landscape Where: 7100 E. Main St. Website: amerybohling.com

Art One Gallery, Inc. What: Students and local up-and-coming artists, across genres Where: 4130 N. Marshall Way Website: artonegalleryinc.com

Bischoff ’s Gallery What: Native American, western, and southwestern art, jewelry, artifacts Where: 3925 N. Brown Ave. Website: bischoffsgallery.com

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Hundreds of thousands of pieces of candy are used to create the 3-D models found throughout the confectionary wonderland.

The rainbow-hued mini theme park not only pays homage to “Game of Thrones” and various celebrities, like Marilyn Monroe and Cardi B, but it has also amassed a large following of celeb-

Blink Gallery What: Sterling silver jewelry, photography, abstract paintings, sculptural art Where: 7077 E. Main St., #11 & #12 Website: theblinkgallery.com Bonner David Galleries What: Contemporary & traditional artwork Where: 7040 E. Main St. Website: bonnerdavid.com

Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery What: Skyscape and landscape paintings Where: 7077 E. Main St., #5 Website: cyndycarstens.com

DeRubeis Fine Arts of Metal What: Metal art, bronze sculptures Where: 7171 E. Main St. Website: derubeisfineartscottsdale. com Esses Rare Objects What: 19th Century European and Asian antiques, objects d’ art, art deco sculptors, European fine art Where: 7169 E. Main St. Expressions Gallery What: Contemporary and traditional works of American West Where: 7077 E. Main St. Website: expressionsartgalleries.com The Fine Art of Southwest Style What: Southwest furniture, crafts, jewelry, and sculpture Where: 7100 E. Main St., #B French Designer Jeweler What: Jewelry Where: 7148 E. Main St. Website: frenchonmain.com

Gebert Contemporary What: Contemporary abstract painting and sculpture Where: 7160 E. Main St. Website: gebertartaz.com rity fans, including Drew Barrymore, Bruce Willis, and Kevin Durant, to Christina Aguilera, James Corden, Wiz Khalifa and Usher.

Candytopia is the brainchild of candy artist and star of TLC’s “Candy Queen” Jackie Sorkin, who began creating candy art out of her garage while she was pregnant.

Sorkin teamed up with production design expert Zac Hartog of ZH Produc-

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J Klein Gallery What: Contemporary paintings and bronze wildlife sculptures Where: 7136 E. Main St. Website: jkleingallery.com

River Trading Post What: Native American art Where: 7033 E. Main St. Website: rivertradingpost.com

Legacy Gallery What: Western art Where: 7178 E. Main St. Website: legacygallery.com

The Signature Gallery What: Original paintings, acrylic and oil; bronze, wood, and glass sculptures Where: 7177 E. Main St. Website: thesignaturegallery.com

King Galleries What: Pueblo pottery and Native art Where: 7077 E. Main St., #20 Website: kinggalleries.com

Scottsdale Art Auction What: Western, wildlife, and sporting art Where: 7176 E. Main St. Website: scottsdaleartauction.com

Mainview Gallery What: Original paintings by Pino, Alan Wolton, Kent R. Wallis, and more Where: 7120 E. Main St. Website: mainviewgallery.com

Sissoko Tribal Art Gallery What: African art Where: 7113 E. Main St. Website: sissokotribalartgallery.com

The Marshall Gallery of Fine Art What: Contemporary painting, sculpture, glass, and furniture Where: 7106 E. Main St. Website: themarshallgallery.com

On the Edge Gallery What: Juried collective of 40 Arizona artists Where: 7050 E. 5th Ave. Website: ontheedgegallery.com

Paul Scott Gallery What: International painters and sculptors, classical realism to modern contemporary Where: 7103 E. Main St. Website: paulscottgallery.com Pejman Gallery What: Timeless and classical original oils and giclees Where: 7130 E. Main St. Website: pejmangallery.com Quan’tum Art Inc. What: John Gleason, Jacque L. Keller, and Suzanne Larson art Where: 7077 E. Main St., #16 Website: quantumartinc.com

tions and retail veteran John Goodman to launch Candytopia last year in Santa Monica.

It has since traveled coast to coast, including stops in San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta, and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Houston and Philadelphia.

“It’s really just this magical place that runs on sugar and candy, and you lose your mind here,” Sorkin told CNN. “It’s just a place to have fun!”

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he Arizona Taco Festival is marking its 10th anniversary by moving to bigger confines to accommodate lovers of the traditional Mexican dish.

The popular Scottsdale happening will move from Salt River Fields at Talking Stick to WestWorld of Scottsdale for the party Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13.

“We are really excited to see everyone come out and celebrate the culture and their love of tacos,” said Rick Phillips, the festival’s founder.

“Especially with our fantastic new venue. Our home this year will allow us to expand and enhance the experiences of our guests.”

To celebrate the decade mark, the festival is launching a taco truck in anticipation of the nationally recognized event.

The mobile festival will visit various Valley locales and serve free tacos and festival tickets.

At WestWorld, more than 50 taco teams will sell $3 beef, chicken, pork, seafood and veggie tacos. The restaurants are competing for a $10,000 prize along with the “best tacos” moniker. Among the flavors

Tacos for every taste will be available at the 10th annual Arixzona Taco Festival, which will be held at WestWorld next weekend. (Special to the Progress)

this year are street poke and sushi tacos, as well as pineapple and mango.

One of this year’s vendors, Dos Gringos Mexi-Grill, has been in Arizona since 1984 and is a favorite among college students.

Amber Cesena, the restaurant’s marketing director, said the taco chain has been competing in the festival since 2012 and doesn’t intend to miss this year’s event.

“The festival is a way for us to remind locals of who we are,” Cesena said. “While we are all about food, fun and good times,

our dishes aren’t just meant for drunken nights. It’s an elevated experience.”

Her staff will serve chicken and carnitas tacos, and chips and salsa to the expected 35,000 guests. Besides feasting on Mexican cuisine, guests can enjoy tequila, Lucha Libre wrestling with bleacher seating, a DJ, indoor bar and a hot sauce expo.

“One of the more popular attractions we have is our tequila expo where guests can sample more 100 different kinds of agavebased spirits,” Phillips said. “It’s also ex-

tremely fun to watch our hot chili pepper contest. There’s always a lot of tears and red faces.”

The hot sauce expo is new this year and curated by Vic Clinco, the owner of the largest hot sauce collection.

Foodies can test their love for tacos by entering the Taco Gordo-eating contest. Those brave enough to compete will only have 6 minutes to chow down six stuffed tacos as fast as possible. The person with the fastest time wins the contest.

Dog lovers will be in for a treat with the Chihuahua beauty pageant hosted

by Miss USA. More than 20 costumed chihuahuas from around the state will strut their stuff on the runway.

A pop-up exhibit, Taco-topia, is an interactive museum that features a mechanical taco, a lime wedge swing and a series of Instagram ready backdrops.

The festival is giving away a Day of the Dead-themed wedding that will take place on Sunday with a licensed officiant, a hair and makeup stylist and 10 passes to the VIP Cantina and Tequila Expo for the lucky couple’s wedding party.

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ZuZu unveiling new look, new menu

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s the saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of one’s home; and after months of completely revamping the space and its menu, ZuZu is just that for Hotel Valley Ho: the heart of the hotel.

ZuZu restaurant will debut its new menu and all-new, fully redesigned interior on Oct. 7 – the first redesign of the space since it reopened with the hotel in 2005.

“With a new design paired with the continuation of our current traditions, like our Monday Night Chef’s Table, monthly ‘Show Stopper’ Shakes and Chefs and Farmers Market Series, we hope to inspire our guests with a taste of a thoroughly reimagined Scottsdale experience,” said Executive Chef Russell LaCasce.

ZuZu Executive Chef Russell LaCasce has "thoroughly reimagined" the Valley Ho Hotel restaurant's dinin experience. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer

The new ZuZu menu will focus on small, sharable plates, offering guests an opportunity to try a variety of dishes, LaCasce said.

“I love the idea of communal, tapasstyle dining. It’s progressive, it encourages collaborative tasting, and invites connections through a shared dining experience,” he added.

The dishes will feature ingredients from Hotel Valley Ho’s new 240-square-foot herb garden, brimming with a wide variety of crops such as eggplant, peppers, basil, thyme and cilantro.

“I believe in fresh ingredients that you can source sustainably straight from your backyard. With the addition of the new garden, I’m excited to plate dishes and

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serve up drinks that feature fresh herbs and vegetables from right here on property,” LaCasce said.

ZuZu will continue working with local farmers and purveyors, including Duncan’s Trading Company, McClendon’s SelectLocal Harvest, Berto’s Gelato, Schreiner’s Fine Sausage and Hickman’s Family Farms.

ZuZu will also offer two monthly revolving dishes, including Cut of the Moment, a savory dish with a unique plating design; and the Farmer’s Plate, a vegetarianfriendly option.

LaCasce will kick off the Farmer’s Plate concept with a butternut raviolo, complete with sage butter, herbed walnuts, and parmesan.

“We decided to go with a butternut squash spice-inspired dish first to welcome the onset of the fall season with hearty, nostalgic flavors,” he said.

ZuZu will offer new signature dishes, including salmon belly poke with duck fat cracker, oxtail pappardelle with foie gras, and crispy pork shank with sour-applemolasses glaze, cucumber-tarragon yogurt and pita.

LaCasce said he’s particularly excited for guests to taste the crispy pork shank and the Hiramasa crisp, composed of radish, onion confit, pickled fresno and yuzu chili mayo.

“The explosion of flavors that you receive from each dish is remarkable,” he said.

While crafting the new menu, LaCasce said he was not only inspired by the seasonal ingredients from Hotel Valley Ho’s new garden, but also untraditional flavors.

“I also like to experiment with unique, non-traditional flavors that encourage our guests to explore new areas of their palate and give them a dynamic dining experience that they can’t find anywhere else in town,” he said.

ZuZu will serve brunch every day and will keep diner favorites on the menu, including the vanilla churro waffle, Southwest elote salad and Korean short rib tacos.

New to the menu are a handful of desserts, including the sparkly ZuZu Chocolate Bar, a donut sundae, and a buttermilk pie with blood-orange-soaked strawberries,

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Music is a large part of the festival. Regional music acts will perform various genres live throughout the events duration, including multiple sets from festival favorite DJ Sean Derek.

The general admission ticket buys your way into the festival as well as Taco-topia. Food, drink and other items

candy honeycomb and whipped cream.

The restaurant’s famous “Show Stopper” Shake will get an adults-only makeover, too: They can now be spiked with alcohol.

Or, diners can choose from ZuZu’s new cocktails, including the ZuZu Mango Tango served with a grilled jalapeño from the herb garden, and the Cosmo Tamarindo, which combines orange vodka, curaçao, cranberry, piña, and lime.

The new ZuZu space was designed by Scottsdale-based Mendil + Meyer Design Studio and will maintain its mid-century design, but with a contemporary twist.

Think neon signs, custom terrazzo tabletops, wood screens and bold lighting.

The color scheme combines warm pinks and dusty blues in an effort to embrace Arizona’s notable sunset and sunrise.

ZuZu will also feature a new wine room called the Vine Vault, as well as a hidden private dining room called the Rosie Room.

The Rosie Room was inspired by Rosalyn “Rosie” Bennett Lyon, the matriarch of the family that owns Hotel Valley Ho and the home cook after which ZuZu is named.

Lyon received her nickname from her granddaughter, Tiffany Lyon.

But, of course, LaCasce is most excited for the Kitchen Table, a new action station where he will cook tableside every evening.

“It’s especially exciting to see the Kitchen Table, my new chef station, come to life with the ability for me and my team to interact with guests and show off some of the new dishes that will be featured on the menu,” he said.

On the weekends, brunchers will see the station transformed into an indulgent seafood display, one that will complement the restaurant’s famous Bloody Mary + Mimosa Bar. “The kitchen is the heart of every home, and we are thrilled that ZuZu will anchor the Hotel Valley Ho experience in a similar, lively fashion,” LaCasce said.

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ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho Where: 6850 E. Main St. Call: 480-376-2600 Website: hotelvalleyho.com/zuzu can be bought separately, using purchased tokens. The event is cashless, and there will be no ATM machine provided at the event.

Arizona Taco Festival WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, aztacofestival. com, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, $7.50-$220.

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How to make your own wheat thins and hummus

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ere’s to homemade all the way. If you love hummus, here is a recipe that you can whip up in just a few minutes. A great way to

Easy hummus ingredients: One 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained, reserving 1 tablespoon of the liquid 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Sesame Tahini (I used Joyva Brand) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika Fresh parsley for garnish, optional Directions: In a food processor, combine chickpeas with the liquid, garlic, lemon juice and sesame tahini. Puree to a thick paste. Scrape down sides.

Add olive oil, salt and paprika and puree until smooth and creamy. Spoon into serving dish.

Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley.

Serve with crackers, pita chips or crudités.

The hummus can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Makes about 1½ cups.

Homemade wheat thins ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour 5 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika, (Sweet or Hungarian paprika if possible) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, chilled and cut

enjoy the hummus is it with my homemade wheat thins. Make these once, and you may never buy store bought again! into small pieces 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Salt and various seasonings for topping Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and paprika. Add small pieces of cold butter. With electric beaters, blend butter and flour mixture together.

(If mixing by hand, combine dry ingredients then cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks.) Add water and vanilla. Mix well.

Dough should begin forming into a ball. If necessary, add a little more water to bind.

Divide the mixture in half and form into balls.

On a lightly floured surface or piece of parchment paper, roll out the dough as thinly as possible, about 1/16th of an inch. Sprinkle with sea salt or other desired seasonings.

Cut into 1 inch squares and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 7-8 minutes or until browned and crisp. (For extra crispy wheat thins, turn oven off and let wheat thins stay in oven for 2 hours or until oven cools down.

When completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Recipe makes about 5 dozen pieces.

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