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he Scottsdale City Council approved zoning changes and development agreements for a handful of ambitious new projects throughout the city over the past few years, leading some critics to argue developers – and their campaign contributions – have too much influence over its decisions. The 4-3 vote in December to approve the Southbridge Two redevelopment along 5th Avenue in downtown is the most recent project to draw the ire of residents opposed to increased heights and density, but it's far from the first project eliciting split reviews from voters and council. From the downtown Marquee office building approved in 2019, to the Nationwide redevelopment given the green light in 2018, proj-

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The annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction starts Saturday at WestWorld and it's got some gems on the block. Clockwise from upper right: a 1958 Cushman Truckster with an 8 horsepower, one-cylinder engine; a 1958 Studebaker Lark with 33,000 original miles; a loaded 2004 Mercedes Benz Roadster with 109,643 miles; and a 1929 Ford Model A Custom Coupe with a chopped all-steel; body on a custom-built frame and a two-speed automatic transmission. For details on these and other vehicles: barrett-jackson.com. For a look at one guy who'll be selling some sweet rides: see page 28. (Barrett-Jackson)

Politics, construction will rev up 2020 BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

ot on the heels of City of Scottsdale’s 2019 bond election, 2020 promises to be another politically-charged year here with a mayoral election, crowded city council race and school board contests join-

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CEO of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Korte previously ran her family’s auto dealership, Korte Chevrolet, a staple for years on Scottsdale’s Motor Mile. Unlike the mayoral contest, the race to fill three city council seats is already shaping up to be packed and guaranteed to add at least two new faces come Jan. 2021. Before the calendar flipped to 2020, seven candidates filed papers indicating an interest in running for council, including incumbent Councilman Guy Phillips. Phillips, first elected in 2012, is in his second term in office and owns a local air conditioning contracting business. Phillips is the only incumbent running for reelection to the council as the other two open seats currently belong to Klapp and Korte, who are both running for Mayor. Newcomers to the race include: • Mike Auerbach, a 10-year resident and small-business owner who ran for council in a crowded field of eight candidates in 2014 but did not make it past the primary election. • Thomas Durham is a Scottsdale resident and previously served as treasurer of the Protect Our Preserve political action committee that fought the proposed Desert Discovery Center on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and advocated for Proposition 420 in 2018. • Betty Janik is a 15-year Scottsdale resident, president of the Coalition of Greater Scottsdale advocacy group and treasurer of the Protect Our Preserve nonprofit. • Realtor Becca Linnig has lived in Scottsdale for over 20 years and is a past president of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors. • John Little is a former Scottsdale City manager and has held other leadership positions in the city overseeing downtown, Scottsdale Airpark and transportation. He also served as chief of staff to Mayor Herb Drinkwater. • Tanner Van Parys is a Scottsdale native and graduate of Coronado High School who works at Nationwide.

SUSD Governing Board

Voters in the Scottsdale Unified School District will also have three seats to fill. Three candidates and no incumbents have filed candidate committees with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. All three candidates were outspoken critics of the district under former Superintendent Denise Birdwell, who was fired by the board in 2018. The candidates include: • Julie Cieniawski, a longtime educator and former president of the Scottsdale Educa-

The first phase of the Papago Plaza redevelopment is scheduled to be complete by fall 2020. (Special to the Progress)

This year, construction is expected to start on Choice Hotel’s technology headquarters at Nationwide’s 134-acre Cavasson development in north Scottsdale. Nationwide is also expected to complete the 460,000-square-foot regional headquarters building for Nationwide Insurance at the development. (Special to the Progress)

tion Association. • Michael Peabody, a parent to SUSD students and a former president of the Scottsdale Parent Council and robotics coach at Hohokam Elementary. • Rose Smith, an SUSD graduate who now has grandchildren in the district. Smith and Cieniawski also filed statements of interest with the Maricopa County School Superintendent. A fourth potential candidate, Paradise Valley resident Allison Corritore, also filed a statement of interest. Both Peabody and Smith were part of the group of concerned residents and parents who helped expose alleged corruption by Birdwell and others in district leadership, including former district CFO Laura Smith, who is currently on trial for fraud and conflict of interest charges dating back to her time with SUSD. Thus far, incumbents Allyson Beckham, Sandy Kravetz and Barbara Perleberg

have not yet filed for reelection.

SUSD Superintendent

The current SUSD Governing Board is scheduled to select the district’s next superintendent. The search, which began last fall, is seeking a new leader for the district to replace Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard, who came out of retirement on an interim basis to take over the district in 2018. Kriekard later accepted a one-year contract when the board’s previous search at the end of 2018 was cut short by the previous board. The application period will close on Jan. 9. Consultants will then present candidates to the board in late January. At that point, the board will select finalists or direct the firm to continue the search.

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Following the selection of finalists, the board will interview candidates Feb. 10 through 14, and could select a new superintendent later that month.

Development

Over the past two years, Scottsdale residents heard about ambitious mixed-use developments potentially radically altering the landscape throughout the city. In 2020, a handful of those projects are scheduled to become a reality. In southern Scottsdale, crews started demolition on the historic old Papago Plaza in December with plans to begin construction on the new plaza early this year. The first phase of the new Papago Plaza is scheduled for completion this fall and will include three retail, bank and restaurant buildings totaling 44,650 square feet along Scottsdale Road and a four-story parking garage, according to plans filed with the city. Additionally, Springhill Suites at Papago

The Scottsdale Unified School Board is scheduled to select a replacement for Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard early on in 2020. (Special to the Progress)

Plaza, a five-story hotel, could begin construction by mid-to-late 2020, and Broadstone Papago Marketplace, a 274-unit, apartment complex, could begin construction by the end of the year, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a construction

industry analytics firm. Downtown residents should expect dirt to churn on at least one of the major developments planned for the area. Construction on the first building at Museum Square, the mixed-use development south of Scottsdale’s Museum of the West could begin by mid-2020. Emails from developer Rob MacDonald to the city indicated the crews will begin work in 2020 on a 75-foot apartment building on the east side of Marshall Way. “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.” MacDonald said the company planned to begin construction on the 150-foot hotel following the apartment. Museum Square also includes plans for three condo buildings between 135- and 149-feet tall near Scottsdale Artists School. Farther north, significant progress will likely be made this year on Cavasson, the

massive commercial, retail and residential center from Nationwide Insurance on land commonly referred to as Crossroads East north of Loop 101 at Hayden Road. A 460,000-square-foot regional headquarters building for Nationwide is expected to be completed in late 2020. Nationwide announced in October construction would begin in 2020 on Choice Hotels' new technology headquarters at Cavasson. The 150,000-square-foot building is scheduled to be completed in 2021. At build-out, the 134-acre project is slated to include 1.8 million square feet of commercial space, 1,600 residential units, retail and restaurants and a hotel with conference space. A development agreement between Nationwide and the city originally required the developer to bring in two hotels with at least 130 rooms each in phases two and three. However, the city council amended the agreement and now requires just one hotel with at least 230 rooms and 10,000 square feet of conference space.

Coronado High, Tonalea getting social workers

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wo Scottsdale schools will receive grants from the state to bring social workers on campus and improve outcomes for students. Scottsdale Unified School District’s Coronado High School and Tonalea K-8 will each receive a grant as part of the state’s School Safety Program to hire a social worker. The legislature allocated $20 million to the program in 2019 to help schools hire counselors, social workers and school resource officers. “One of the greatest wins of the 2019 legislative session was the expansion of Arizona’s School Safety Program, which allocated $20 million of new funding for school counselors, social workers, and school resource officers,” said Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman. SUSD Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard said the district applied for the grant on behalf of all its schools and praised the state for making safety a priority. “We encourage the Legislature and Governor Ducey to continue addressing the safety and social wellness of our students as a top priority,” Kriekard said at a school board meeting last month. Still, Kriekard noted the $20 million in available funds only addressed a fraction of the need statewide. “Ninety-five million was asked for – that’s the need in the state,” Kriekard said.

Principal Amy Palatucci to discuss the specifics of the program, which is designed to improve college readiness among low-income students. “We foresee that the grant will provide funding for targeted support for students working backwards from senior year to support their academic success, improve attendance, and increase Coronado’s graduation rate,” Kriekard said. The grant should compliment existing efforts to improve outcomes for students at Coronado. Palatucci told the Progress there are a number of supports on campus to Coronado High School received grants to hire a social worker and improve college readiprepare students for the next step afness amongst its students. (Special to the Progress) ter graduation. They include including the longIn October, Hoffman said her depart- gress in 1999 under the Higher Education ment received 896 applications submitted Opportunity Act to help level the playing standing Jobs for Arizona Graduates, or by 284 school districts and charter schools field on college access for low-income stu- JAG program, and the school’s Higher Eduthat were requesting funding for a total of dents,” according to Northern Arizona Uni- cation Center, which helps families navi1,100 positions. versity, which will partner with Coronado gate everything from college applications to financial aid. According to Hoffman, 40 percent of the to administer the grant. Palatucci also said the school is introductotal requests were for school counselors, GEAR UP programs are now available in ing pre-AP courses, increasing enrollment 34 percent were for social workers and 44 states. about 26 percent were for a school reThe federal government awards six in AP courses – which can count for college source officer. or seven year grants to applicant states, credit – and bringing colleges like ASU and Scottsdale Community College on campus In addition to the school safety grant, which must match the federal award. Coronado High School was one of just five Kriekard said the exact value of Corona- to meet with students. The number of students taking AP or high schools in the state to receive a grant do’s grant is not yet known but that it will through the federal Gear program. be worth “hundreds of thousands of dollar dual enrollment courses, which can also count towards college credit, increased by “GEAR UP is an innovative, highly-com- a year for seven years.” petitive grant program of the U.S. DepartKriekard said representatives from NAU 27 percent at Coronado between 2018 and ment of Education, authorized by Con- will visit Coronado in January to meet with 2019.

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SUSD board no closer on auditor decisions

But with the second quarter coming to a close on Dec. 20, Kriekard still had not brought a recommendation before the board. Greenburg said he was “pretty disappointed” during the board’s Dec. 19 meeting. Kriekard said he did not want to bring forward a proposal without board support. At a previous meeting, Kriekard said he did not bring forward a recommendation due to a lack of consensus on the board as to what the role would look like or if the district should hire an auditor in the first place. “Well, we are still discussing that, be-

cause I have had varying interpretations of what it would look like and whether or not we should even have one from the various board members,” Kriekard said. On Dec. 19, he expressed similar concerns. “I’m careful not to waste the board’s time or the community’s time if I feel our recommendation is going to come forward and everybody just says ‘no, we don’t agree with that’” Kriekard said. It is still unclear where each board member stands on hiring an internal auditor. Greenburg said he did not want to see the topic “swept under the rug” only to see the district again confront similar issues to the ones faced under Birdwell five years down the road. Greenburg argued the prospect of hiring an auditor is supported “by the vast majority of the public.” However, board member Sandy Kravetz contends, “How do you know it’s supported by the vast majority of the public? Have you surveyed the whole (community)? You haven’t surveyed everybody.” Beckman supported hiring an auditor during the 2018 campaign. “Our board needs to commit to following best practices and state law. We need to work with an internal auditor as well as hire an independent outside auditing firm,” Beckman wrote in a Progress Q&A in 2018. At the Dec. 19 meeting, Beckman said the discussion was ongoing as to whether the district should hire an internal or external auditor and Kriekard and interim CFO Jeff

Gadd were still working to make a recommendation on which option is best for the district. Kriekard said he and Gadd are speaking with the community and board members individually to formulate a recommendation. Kriekard said he spoke with Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson about the city’s approach to auditing. City Auditor Sharron Walker is a charter officer with “the authority to conduct financial and perform audits and investigations of all activities of the city in accordance with applicable government auditing standards,” the charter states. It requires the auditor to have “free and open access, except as limited by law, to all city records, personnel, facilities and information necessary to carry out these duties.” The city auditor often audits city departments and contracts and follows up on the status of recommendations from previous audits. “What I would just ask your forbearance on is the board president and I get a chance to sit down and talk about where I think we are and putting it on the agenda,” Kriekard said. During the Dec. 19 board meeting, Beckman committed to discussing auditing options with Kriekard in January. Beckman said the auditor recommendation “will stay on the priority list and we will bring something forward that we’ve discussed.” The next board meeting is Jan. 21.

filed against him since 1998, according to Broker Check, a service provided by FINRA, or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. A FINRA lawsuit is not the same as a traditional civil suit. D. Daxton White, managing partner with The White Law Group, said “99.9 percent” of brokerage agreements include an arbitration clause, meaning clients who allege wrongdoing cannot bring a civil lawsuit. The White Law Group is representing the Glendale resident in the FINRA suit. White said clients can submit a complaint to FINRA, an organization backed by the financial industry with governmentauthorized regulatory authority. Three arbitrators then “act as judge and jury” to decide what, if any damages, to

award to the complainant. The alleged victim is seeking between $100,000 and $200,000 in damages in the Labine suit. White said Labine made four high-risk investments on behalf of the client, who was not adequately informed of the risk. White said the “commonality is they are all illiquid, high-risk” investments. White said “basically there’s all this paperwork that goes into being able to sell these to anybody and they’re generally only appropriate for really sophisticated, experienced investors.” White said the type of investments at the subject of the FINRA complaint are typically reserved for experienced and accredited investors who understand the risk. But outdated regulations have affected

who qualifies as an “accredited investor” since someone can qualify simply by having a net worth of $1 million. “When they wrote that legislation 50 years ago, it was usually somebody who was very, very well to do, but now it’s often just somebody who’s retired and saved their whole life (and) don’t have that much investment experience necessarily,” White said. Labine has a record of shady dealings, according to FINRA and Securities Exchange Commission records. In addition to the 25 customer complaints, Labine was the subject of 6 regulatory actions by FINRA and 4 financial judgments, according to Broker Check.

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cottsdale Unified School District still has not hired an internal auditor, a failure drawing the ire of one Governing Board member. Board member Jann-Michael Greenburg advocated for an auditor during the 2018 election that saw him elected alongside current President Patty Beckman. “I have consistently championed greater means of accountability and financial oversight, including the creation of an internal auditing department, an inspector general’s position within the District, quarterly compliance and ethics training, and annual conflicts of interest filings for all district employees,” Greenburg wrote in 2018. The call for an internal auditor stemmed from allegations of corruption and conflict of interest levied against district leadership during the tenure of former Superintendent Denise Birdwell, who was fired for allegedly accepting payments from a district contractor. Laura Smith, the district’s CFO under Birdwell, is currently on trial for fraud and conflict of interest charges as a result of allegations she approved district contracts with a company owned by her sister. Early in his tenure, it appeared Greenburg made progress towards his goal. The board previously included “Recommendation on District’s internal auditing” to Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard’s official list of priorities for the second quarter of the 2019-20 school.

Since the 2018 election, Scottsdale Unified School District board member Jann-Michael Greenburg has pushed for the district to hire an internal auditor. (Special to the Progress)

Local �inancial advisor under �ire in lawsuit BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

Scottsdale financial advisor with a questionable history is the subject of a lawsuit alleging he breached his fiduciary duty when he made risky investments on behalf of a Glendale resident. The FINRA lawsuit against Newbridge Securities Corp. and former advisor Larry Labine alleges violations of common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and negligent supervision. Newbridge CEO Thomas Casalero responded to a request for comment. Alan Baskin, an attorney who represented Labine in the past, did not respond to a request for comment. Labine had 25 consumer complaints

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ANNOUNCING THE SRP ELECTIONS ON APRIL 7 • ANUNCIO DE LAS ELECCIONES DE SRP EL 7 DE ABRIL On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 (“Election Day”), owners of qualified land or individuals who have been appointed by the trustee(s) to vote qualified land held in a qualifying trust will have an opportunity to vote for members of the governing bodies of the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (the “District”) and the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (the “Association”), collectively “SRP.”

SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT ELECTION Your District vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of electricity.

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.

On April 6, 2009, the District Board of Directors elected to institute the alternative election process described at A.R.S. §48-2384.01. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center.

List 2: Sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address (two required) • Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone or cable television. • Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election • Valid Arizona vehicle registration • Indian census card • Property tax statement • Valid Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Arizona vehicle insurance card • Recorder’s certificate • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID • Voter registration card • Any mailing to the elector labeled as “Official Election Material”

Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 5, 2020. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 7 election. To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP website at srpnet. com/earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 11. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 27 at 5 p.m. Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. All items from List 2 may be presented to the poll workers in electronic format, including on a smartphone or tablet. List 3: Mix and match from lists 1 and 2 (two required) • Any valid photo ID from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the election register accompanied by a non-photo ID from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the election register • U.S. passport and one item from List 2 • U.S. military ID and one valid item from List 2

You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7.

There will be a logic and accuracy test of the electronic vote processing and tallying equipment to be used in the election. The test will be open to eligible electors and will take place at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.

In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of Dec. 29, 2019. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual elector is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048.

For additional information regarding the 2020 election or how to be added to the permanent early voting list for future elections, visit the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections.

Electors must also be qualified, registered Arizona voters as of March 9, 2020. Electors may cast one vote for each at-large position, seats 11 and 13, on the Board of Directors. Votes for all other positions are cast on an acreage basis.

List 1: Sufficient photo ID, including name and address (one required) • Valid Arizona driver license • Valid Arizona non-operating identification license • Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID

7TH ST.

3RD ST. 5TH ST.

14TH ST. 15TH ST. 16TH ST.

MC DOWELL RD. PAPAGO FWY.

GARFIELD ST.

Cuando llegue a votar al Centro de Votación el día de las elecciones, debe anunciar su nombre y lugar de residencia al funcionario electoral y presentar una forma de identificación de la Lista 1 o dos formas diferentes de identificación de la Lista 2 o la Lista 3. Lista 1: Identificación con foto, que incluya nombre y dirección (una es requerida) • Licencia de conducir válida de Arizona

WASHINGTON ST. 22ND ST.

15TH AVE.

INDIAN SCHOOL RD.

WASHINGTON ST.

IVER

PIMA ST.

Habrá una prueba de lógica y precisión del procesamiento electrónico de votos y el equipo de conteo que se utilizará en la elección. La prueba estará abierta a los electores elegibles y se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, a las 4 p.m. el martes 31 de marzo.

• Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos

Este aviso se publica por orden de la Junta Directiva y de conformidad con A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que se determine que ha sido expirada.

LÍMITES DE VOTACIÓN

Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service

ROOSEVELT ST. PAPAGO DR. VAN BUREN ST. SUSAN LN. WEBER DR.

GILBERT DR.

El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta de Gobernadores de la Asociación, eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en el Artículo X, Sección 20 de los Estatutos de la Asociación. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en el Centro de votación SRP. Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 5 de enero de 2020. Antes de esa fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y estar en vigor para las elecciones del 7 de abril.

ELECCIONES DE SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT Y POWER DISTRICT

Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 2363048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada se enviarán por correo a partir del 11 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 27 de marzo a las 5 p.m.

El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta Directiva del Distrito eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en A.R.S. §48-2384.01. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en un Centro de votación SRP.

Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8: 30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Solo el día de las elecciones, las

Phoenix/Scottsdale

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El martes 7 de abril de 2020 (“Día de las elecciones”), los propietarios de tierras calificadas o individuos que hayan sido designados por el administrador fiduciario para votar en tierras de un fideicomiso calificado tendrán la oportunidad de votar por los miembros del gobierno organismos de Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (la “Asociación”), y el Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (el “Distrito”), colectivamente “SRP”.

Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 5 de enero de 2020. Antes de esta fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y entrar en vigencia para las elecciones del 7 de abril.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. A cualquier elector que no proporcione identificación suficiente no se le emitirá una boleta electoral regular, pero recibirá una boleta provisional y tendrá tres (3) días hábiles después de la elección (antes de las 5 pm del viernes 10 de abril) para proporcionar una identificación suficiente al SRP Secretario Corporativo, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, para que se cuente su boleta provisional.

Para obtener información adicional sobre las elecciones de 2020 o cómo agregarse a la lista permanente de votación anticipada para futuras elecciones, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/elecciones.

El voto de su asociación le brinda la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tienen impacto en la calidad y el costo del agua

APACHE BLVD.

El voto de su distrito le brinda la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tendrá un impacto en la calidad y el costo de la electricidad.

• Pasaporte estadounidense y un artículo de la Lista 2

« UBICACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN SRP: SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Día de las elecciones, 7 de abril, de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. • SOLO UBICACIONES DE DEVOLUCIÓN DE BOLETA DE SRP (sin votación, solo entrega de boleta): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210 Abierto solo el día de las elecciones, 7 de abril, 6 am– 7 pm.

Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day. You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. Positions up for election are one position on the Board of Governors in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 and three positions on the Council in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. All Association positions have four-year terms. The map above shows the voting boundaries of the Association. In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of Dec. 29, 2019. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual voter is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048. Voters must also be at least 18 years of age. Votes for all positions are cast on an acreage basis. For additional information regarding the 2020 election or how to be added to the Permanent Early Voting List for future elections, visit the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections. This notice is published by order of the Board of Governors and in accordance with the Association By-Laws.

ELECCIÓN DE ASOCIACIONES PARA USUARIOS DE AGUA DEL VALLE DE SALT RIVER

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CURRY RD.

CURRY RD. ROOSEVELT ST.

GR CA AN NA D L

GRANITE REEF RD.

CANAL CROS

54TH ST.

ROOSEVELT ST.

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78TH ST. HAYDEN RD.

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VAN BUREN ST.

Lista 3: Puede escoger una opción entre las listas 1 y 2 (se requieren dos)

LINCOLN ST.

16TH ST.

7TH ST. 11TH AVE.

WATKINS ST.

7TH AVE.

DURANGO ST.

2ND ST.

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2 T. LA

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. Todos los artículos de la Lista 2 pueden presentarse a los trabajadores electorales en formato electrónico, incluso en un teléfono inteligente o tableta.

• Tarjeta de inscripción tribal u otra forma de identificación tribal

• Licencia válida de identificación no operativa de Arizona

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GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION

• Cualquier envío al elector etiquetado como “Material Electoral Oficial”

BUCKEYE RD.

PIMA ST.

62ND ST.

56TH ST. FLOWER ST.

VAN BUREN ST.

20TH ST.

BLACK CANYON FREEWAY

NSOL CANAIDATE D L CO

AZ OLD .CANAL BURG / LAT. ESS

COLLEGE AVE.

HUNT HWY.

OCOTILLO RD.

OAK ST.

SHERMAN ST.

MILLER RD.

PRICE RD.

GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION

Due to small scale, boundaries shown are approximate.

QUEEN CREEK RD.

GERMANN RD.

ALM SCHOOL RD.

RESERVATION

74TH ST.

GOLDWATER BLVD.

H UT

HAROLD ST.

TIO VA ER

INDIAN

VIRGINIA AVE.

HARRISON ST.

RURAL RD.

S RE

OSBORN RD.

24TH ST.

ALLEY SOUTH OF CULVER ROOSEVELT ST. FILMORE ST.

PECOS RD. RIVER

EARLL DR.

3RD AVE.

19TH AVE. MC DOWELL RD.

SUPERSTITION FWY.

PRICE FWY.

HIGHL INE CA N AL

FWY.

MULBERRY ST.

THOMAS RD. 12TH ST.

CATALINA DR. CAMBRIDGE AVE. VIRGINIA AVE.

12TH ST.

• Tarjeta de registro de votante

• Identificación militar de EE. UU. Y un artículo válido de la Lista 2

To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP website at srpnet. com/earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 11. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 27 at 5 p.m.

12TH ST. LONGVIEW AVE. 13TH PL. 14TH ST.

2ND AVE. CENTRAL AVE. MONTEREY WAY

4TH AVE.

• Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos

Los electores también deben ser votantes calificados y registrados de Arizona a partir del 9 de marzo de 2020. Los electores pueden emitir un voto por cada puesto general, escaños 11 y 13, en la Junta de Directores. Los votos para todas las demás posiciones se emiten en función de la superficie.

On April 6, 2009, the Association Board of Governors elected to institute the alternative election process described in Article X, Section 20 of the Association By-Laws. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center. Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 5, 2020. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 7 election.

INDIAN SCHOOL RD. FAIRMONT AVE. CLARENDON AVE. CENTRAL AVE.

17TH AVE.

GILBERT RD.

PIMA FWY.

15TH AVE.

HOHOKAM EXPWY.

ROOSEVELT

IN TA

DIA

40TH ST.

IN SO

GILA

BASELINE RD.

MARICOPA

RIV

SOUTH MOUNTAIN

AN CH

51ST AVE.

47TH AVE. 49TH AVE.

CANAL

CARVER RD.

RIV

HIGHLINE

RED APACHE BLVD.

CANA

SO. MTN. AVE.

MARICOPA FWY.

OSBORN RD. L

RIVER

SALT

SOUTHERN

CANA

NE ELI BE

PIMA RD.

VAN BUREN ST.

AGUA

PAPAGO FWY.

RURAL RD.

PIESTAWA FWY.

MC DOWELL RD.

AZ. CANAL/ OLD BURGESS LAT.

ARIZONA AVE.

24TH ST.

RIVE R

FRIA

27TH AVE.

E AV

BLACK CANYON FREEWAY

67TH AVE.

AGUA

FRIA

• Certificado del registrador

• Cualquier identificación válida con fotografía de la Lista 1 en la que la dirección no coincida razonablemente con el registro electoral acompañada de una identificación sin fotografía de la Lista 2 en la que la dirección coincida razonablemente con el registro electoral

Your Association vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of water.

CAMPBELL AVE.

TURNEY AVE. GLENROSA AVE. DEVONSHIRE AVE. INDIANOLA AVE. COLUMBUS AVE.

11TH AVE.

NEW

10TH ST.

ER RIV

O IZ

• Tarjeta de seguro de vehículo de Arizona

SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATION ELECTION

NORTHERN AVE.

ARIZON

• Tarjeta de inscripción tribal válida u otra forma de identificación tribal

• SRP BALLOT DROP-OFF ONLY LOCATIONS (no voting, just ballot drop-off): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210 Open only on Election Day, April 7, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

AR CAN

• Declaración de impuestos de propiedad

• Declaración del banco o cooperativa de crédito con fecha dentro de los 90 días de la fecha de la elección

El gris indica tierras no votables. Llame al (602) 236-3048 para ver si es elegible para votar.

GLENDALE AVE.

• Tarjeta de censo indio

« SRP VOTING CENTER LOCATION: SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 March 11 through April 6, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day, April 7, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

Grey indicates non-votable lands. Call (602) 236-3048 to see if you are eligible to vote.

• Registro válido de vehículo en Arizona

Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 29 de diciembre de 2019. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un elector individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso. puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/elecciones o llamando a la Línea de información de elecciones de SRP al (602) 236-3048.

• Factura de servicios públicos del votante con fecha dentro de los 90 días de la fecha de la elección. Una factura de servicios públicos puede ser de electricidad, gas, agua, desechos sólidos, alcantarillado, teléfono, teléfono celular o televisión por cable.

VOTING BOUNDARIES

When you arrive to vote at the Voting Center on Election Day, you must announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List 1 or two different forms of identification from List 2 or List 3.

También puede votar en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y 6 am a 7 pm el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril.

Lista 2: Identificación suficiente sin una fotografía que lleve el nombre y la dirección (se requieren dos)

This notice is published by order of the Board of Directors and in accordance with A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

IDENTIFICATION AT THE VOTING CENTER

IDENTIFICACIÓN EN EL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. Any elector who does not provide sufficient identification shall not be issued a regular ballot, but shall receive a provisional ballot and will have three (3) business days after the election (by 5 p.m. Friday, April 10) to provide sufficient ID to the SRP Corporate Secretary, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, in order for their provisional ballot to be counted.

Positions up for election are one position on the Board of Directors in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9; two at-large Board of Directors positions, 11 and 13; and three positions on the Council in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. All District positions have four-year terms.

Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8: 30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Solo el día de las elecciones, las boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el Centro de Servicio de Agua SRP Southside, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 pm el día de las elecciones.

Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 236-3048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona, en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada, se enviarán por correo a partir del 11 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 27 de marzo a las 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N.

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boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones. También puede votar en persona en el Centro de votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Las posiciones para la elección, son una posición en la Junta de Gobernadores en cada uno de los distritos electorales 1, 3, 5, 7 y 9 y tres posiciones en el Consejo en cada uno de los distritos electorales 1, 3, 5, 7 y 9. Todos los puestos de la Asociación tienen períodos de cuatro años. El mapa de arriba muestra los límites de votación de la Asociación. Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 29 de diciembre de 2019. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un votante individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/ elecciones o llamando a la línea de información

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Holiday season DUI busts show troubling trends BY JIM WALSH Progress Staff Writer

esponsible drivers are following all the steps recommended by Scottsdale police to avoid collisions and arrests, but irresponsible motorists are more impaired than ever by a potent mix of alcohol and drugs. Statistics released by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety show drivers arrested statewide in the annual holiday season crackdown have an average blood alcohol content of more than .146 percent. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve midnight, 2,161 motorists were busted for DUI statewide - only about a tenth of the the 26,500 DUI arrests statewide throughout 2019. That average blood-alcohol level is just short of the .15 percent limit defining a violation for extreme driving under the influence. An extreme DUI carries a mandatory 30 days in jail, which can be suspended if an ignition interlock is installed in a vehicle for a year. The minimum fine is $2,500, plus other court costs. The average BAC level for holiday exceeded .15 in 2015, but had dipped to .142 in 2017 and .148 percent in 2018. “It’s been going on for some time now,’’ said Alberto Gutier, director of the state Highway Safety Office. “We are very concerned about this average. I think it’s very dangerous.’’ An equally troubling trend emerged in recent years with some drivers, he said. Motorists are compounding their impairment – posing an even greater risk to public safety – by combining alcohol with street drugs. Police estimate 30-40 percent of DUI arrests involve a combination of alcohol and drugs that have an exponential impact on impairment, Gutier said. Gutier said Mesa police remain a leader in Arizona DUI enforcement, making more arrests a year than Phoenix police, thanks in large to a number of traffic officers who are trained as drug recognition experts. In some cases, police are arresting drivers with a BAC of .30 percent or more in the East Valley. Or they are seeing instances like the one in west Mesa earlier this year, when a driver passed out after smoking two Fentanyl pills, crossed into on-rushing traffic on the wrong side of the road and eventually plowed into a house.

During the East Valley DUI Task Force assembly on Dec. 29, Mesa Officer George Chwe and Sgt. Matt Harris were ready to test motorists pulled over from throughout Scottsdale and neighboring communities. (Jim Walsh/Progress Staff Writer)

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid often laced with heroin. It has been implicated as a major contributing factor in

drug overdoses. Sgt. Matt Harris, a Mesa police traffic unit supervisor, said it was fortunate

no one other than the driver – who sustained two broken legs – was injured in the Fentanyl-related collision. “We have a lot where they are right at the legal limit (for alcohol, .08 percent), and then they do drugs on top of that,’’ Harris said. “These people we are coming in contact with are more impaired because of poly-drug use.’’ It could be a potent mix of alcohol and just about any street drug, including marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin or cocaine, he said. “They are smashed and they can’t do the field sobriety test,’’ Harris said. “We will see signs and symptoms something else is on-board.’’ During one recent Saturday night during the crackdown, which stretches annually between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, a squad of 12 Mesa motor officers made more than 20 DUI arrests, he said. The East Valley Task Force covers an area east of Central Avenue and includes Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe and Scottsdale. Police stage at different

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heavy rains locally or runoff from rain in the north. In the 1960s, the Army Corps of Engineers had plans to address the issue by building a large concrete canal similar to the one encases the Los Angeles River. However, a community response demanding something different resulted in the greenbelt. One of the first mentions of the idea appeared in the Scottsdale Daily Progress when resident Bill Walton wrote a column suggesting the city build a park like Central Park in New York City instead of a concrete canal. Longtime Progress Publisher Jonathan Marshall was another supporter of the greenbelt, and the paper’s editorial pages advocated for the project. Though construction began in the

1970s, the city did not officially dedicate the Indian Wash Greenbelt until 1985. Today, the greenbelt covers 11 miles and includes parks, lakes and bike paths for public use. The city is currently finishing up a master plan for the southern end of the greenbelt to repair aging infrastructure and reorganize its recreational opportunities. “It’s been wonderful to have the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt seen as such a positive asset for our city and to be recognized with this inaugural award; we are very proud to receive it,” Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said. Solis said a unique, community-driven solution should be a template for how communities address problems today. Solis said by incorporating green

space into the flood control solution, the City of Scottsdale was able to provide a benefit to the wider community instead of just solving the flooding problem. Solis said it’s such a beautiful attraction, “I don’t think some people even know it was constructed to solve flooding problems.” The Knowledge Exchange, which supports work to address shocks in communities throughout the county, looks to projects like the greenbelt as a template for addressing contemporary issues like those surrounding extreme heat in the Valley or the homelessness issue exacerbated by a lack of affordable housing. “We also want to try to build that Indian Bend Wash for (the homelessness) problem,” Solis said. “What are the drivers of homelessness? What is happening upstream with this problem that we really need to address to get ahead of the game?” The Indian Bend Wash was only possible because stakeholders from several groups, from the city to the state to the federal Army Corps of Engineers, worked together and provided funding for the project. “By the work of citizens who knew the terrain, farmers in the area were able to demonstrate it didn’t need to be that way [concrete channel] and would provide a tremendous new asset to the City of Scottsdale,” Lane said. Asked whether it was possible today to bring together stakeholders – and funding – from various groups today, Solis said, “not only is it possible, I think that’s the best way to make any solution happen.” She said buy-in from all stakeholders is a necessity in the current “resourcelimited environment.”

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by Domin-8 investors in U.S. District Court show Domin-8 eventually became profitable after years of losses but remained at risk of shutting down because it took on too much debt. The investors alleged Domin-8 leadership approached Labine and DeWaay about acquiring the company after it filed for bankruptcy, leaving existing leadership, DeWaay and Labine to reap the benefits of the company’s newfound profitability while investors would be on the outside looking in. The two sides settled the suit in 2014. SEC investigators alleged Labine failed

to disclose to clients he was the primary fundraiser for Domin-8 as well as the terms of compensation he would receive for the sales. The investigators also alleged Labine “misrepresented” the high-risk nature of the investments. Chief Administrative Law Judge Brenda P. Murray ordered Labine to pay $100,000 to the SEC and barred him from working in the investment industry for two years. White recommended all potential investors use the Broker Check service prior to working with any investment professional.

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he Knowledge Exchange for Resilience at Arizona State University awarded its 2019 Resilience Prize to Scottsdale’s Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, recognizing the uniqueness of the decades-old flood control and park system. Dr. Patricia Solis, executive director of the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience, said the greenbelt exemplified the resilience the organization is trying to promote throughout Maricopa County. Solis said the organization brings together individuals at ASU with leaders in the private and public sectors to address shocks communities face – whether they be social, economic or environmental – and come up with creative, sustainable solutions benefiting the whole community. The organization, inspired by the book “The Resilience Dividend” by Judith Rowden, seeks to build community buy-in to invest in addressing those shocks ahead of time instead of reacting to them after the fact. “What we’re trying to do is make system-level changes and not address issues after the fact,” Solis said. Solis said the Indian Bend Wash exemplifies the values her organization promotes. “It’s a great example of a resilient response and we thought it really epitomizes this concept of the dividends, that if you invest in it, the whole community can reap those dividends,” Solis said. Before its construction, the area running through the center of Scottsdale was a flood hazard residents referred to as “The Slough” and often divided the community due to flooding caused by

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Elizabeth Wentz, left, director of the Knowledge Exchange for Resilience at ASU, presents the 2019 Resilience Prize for the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt to Scottsdale Councilwomen Kathy Littlefield, center and Virginia Korte. (Special to the Scottsdale Progress)

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This device can identify most ingested drugs within 10 minutes after an officer obtains a saliva sample from a suspected drunk driver. (Jim Walsh/Progress Staff Writer)

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Although the procedure is too new to be admissible in court, the results act as a confirmation police are reading the other signs of impairment properly and can be used by the Mesa Prosecutor’s Office to file appropriate charges, Chwe said. Chwe said one potential explanation for the higher BAC level recorded in DUI arrests is drivers who are not heavy drinkers are still capable of making a good decision by calling Uber or Lyft. He said the drivers arrested on extreme DUI charges are different from those who record borderline alcohol level – the cases that are in decline. “You get to the point where there is no decision-making’’ with such high BAC levels, Chwe said. “It’s not the first time they’re getting impaired. It’s the first time they are getting caught.’’ Harris cited the case of a petite woman arrested by one of his officers as an example of heavy alcohol use impairing judgment, as well as driving. The suspect recorded a .22 blood alcohol reading, nearly three times the legal limit. She told officers she had been drinking at home and went out to get something to eat, rather than having a meal delivered. “It’s terrifying these people are on the road with us,’’ Harris said.

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housands of Arizonans were in line for a wage bump Jan. 1, as the last phase in a 2016 voter-approved increase in the minimum wage kicked in. It will take the bottom from $11 an hour to $12, adding an extra $2,080 for those working a full-time job. Exactly how many Arizonans are affected is unclear. Among the largest group likely to see bigger paychecks are those who are in the personal care and service occupations. The state figured there were more than 112,000 people at te time with a median wage of $11.61 an hour. That means half were making more and half were making less. Another nearly 48,000 personal care aides are in that wage category. And there are other categories where the median wage last year was below $12 an hour, including more than 92,000 in retail sales, close to 49,000 waiters and waitresses, 12,500 counter attendants and 17,500 fast-food cooks.

The wage figures include tips. That’s crucial as the 2016 law allows employers to pay tipped workers up to $3 an hour less than the minimum – but only as long as what they ultimately get with those tips hits the mandates. And it won’t be those now making less than $12 who will be affected. Any move that makes $12 the new minimum rung on the salary ladder is likely to force employers to increase the wages of more experienced workers who now are getting just $12 or slightly more. Tomas Robles of Living United for Change in Arizona, the group that put the issue on the ballot that scrapped the minimum of $8.05 an hour in 2016 said the higher wages helped get Arizonans closer to a “living wage.’ Noting rapidly rising rents, Robles said all that was accomplished without wrecking the economy as had been predicted by initiative foes. “The industries that folks said would die off because of this minimum wage have not only been fine but actually have increased in income, employment, demand,’’ he said.

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ects have time and again caused friction between citizens supporting them as economic boons and advocates for preserving the city’s existing look and feel. Resident Jim Bloch is critical of recent approvals like Southbridge Two and said he believes developers have too much influence over council decisions. “Bottom line, I believe a majority of the city council is in the pockets of developers and the developers know campaign contributions bring on huge dividends for friendly zoning and up-zoning,” Bloch said. Critics point to the large campaign contributions typically flowing from development interests to candidates considered pro-development. Some elected officials on the receiving end dispute the contention. Asked if developers have too much influence, Councilwoman Virginia Korte – who received significant developer dollars in previous elections – said, “Speaking only for myself, no. I make decisions based on what is best for Scottsdale.” Korte defended votes for projects like Marquee and Southbridge Two, stating they complied with zoning rules and will help Scottsdale grow and diversify its economy to remain competitive. A campaign spokesperson for Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp, who also received significant developer dollars in the past, argued the projects are good for the city’s economy. “The overwhelming majority of real estate development projects in Scottsdale are noncontroversial, provide sound economic development opportunities, create thousands of jobs, generate millions of dollars in tax revenue, provide new and exciting amenities, and contribute to the overall high quality of life enjoyed by Scottsdale residents – all elements of Councilwoman Klapp’s overarching campaign platform,” said Kyle Moyer. Scottsdale resident and activist Howard Myers argues in some cases, campaign contributions can be used by developers or associated entities to influence votes. Although there is very little research done on the influence of campaign contributions on political outcomes at the local level in the U.S., a 1997 study on congressional campaign contributions suggested, generally, contributions are motivated by support for a shared ideology rather than buying votes. Another study, published in Political Research Quarterly in 1998, looked at local elections in St. Louis and Atlanta and suggested contributors give to candidates to

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“gain access to power.” The 1997 study, published in the Journal of Law and Economics, rejected the notion campaign contributions at the legislative level are used to buy politicians’ votes and it is more likely PACs and large donors directing their money to candidates who share their values or policy positions. “While it is not possible to conclude that none of the congressmen ever sold their votes for donations, our estimates demonstrate a remarkable degree of stability in voting patterns over time,” the study said. A Progress analysis of select city council votes and campaign contributions to Klapp and Korte’s 2016 city council campaigns found both candidate committees derived a significant portion of their overall contributions from individuals with ties to the development community. Both consistently voted to approve projects tied to those donors, both before and after the election. Klapp’s campaign raised over $218,000 during the 2016 cycle, with over $108,000 coming from individuals with ties to the development community, including developers and their family members, spouses, zoning attorneys, contractors and architecture firms, according to public campaign finance filings. Korte’s campaign raised just shy of $180,000 during the 2016 cycle, with over $83,000 coming from individuals with ties to the development community, according to campaign finance filings. Developer Wayne Howard hosted a fundraiser for Klapp on Dec. 17, at his home in Paradise Valley. The host committee for the fundraiser was a who’s who of Valley developers and zoning attorneys, including Ed Bull, Mike Lieb, Jason Morris and Larry Lazarus. An analysis of council votes from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2019 found the 10 developer-affiliated donors giving the most to Klapp and/or Korte in 2016

brought 17 zoning, abandonment or related requests before the council. Klapp and Korte voted for them all. Many of those projects had little or no public opposition and were approved unanimously, such as the renewal of a city abandonment in 2018 for the Optima Sonoran Village expansion and three mixeduse projects from Clayton Companies between 2017 and 2019. Optima’s David Hovey gave $5,000 to Korte’s 2016 campaign but did not contribute to Klapp. Tom and Jane Frenkel of Clayton Companies gave a total of $11,950 to Klapp’s campaign in 2016. Tom Frenkel also gave $5,000 to Korte’s campaign. Other projects supported by the two mayoral candidates were more controversial. This includes another Frenkel project, the Parkview mixed-use development approved on a 5-2 vote in 2016. The Marquee, criticized by some for being too tall and massive for its downtown location, passed on a 4-3 vote with Klapp and Korte in favor Aug. 27. Mayor Jim Lane and Milhaven also supported it. Those associated with Shawn Yari of Stockdale Capital Partners, the Marquee owner, gave $5,000 each to the Klapp and Korte campaigns in 2016. In 2016, Yari’s Waterview hotel and residential project was approved 5-2, again with the support of Klapp, Korte, Lane and Milhaven. This same council majority also supported expansions at Bottled Blonde in the Entertainment District. Les and Diane Corieri with Evening Entertainment Group, the company behind Bottled Blonde, gave $12,500 to each candidate committee in 2016. “I think the council and Mayor are too dependent on campaign contributions,” said downtown gallery owner Bob Pejman, who supports the political action

committee opposing Southbridge Two. When asked if he thinks developers have too much influence, former Councilman Bob Littlefield, also a PAC ally, said, “Absolutely and anyone who takes the time to read the campaign finance reports...can easily see the proof this is true.” But both Korte and Moyer argue it’s not true and insist their support for new development is in the city’s best interest. “Councilwoman Klapp supports sound economic development opportunities whether in the healthcare sector, hospitality industry, or in the real estate development community,” Moyer said. Korte said, “Our city is evolving. I believe by working together we can find the balance between preserving the charm of Old Town while continuing to make it more contemporary for our visitors and future generations of residents.” Korte argued the pushback against development is nothing new in Scottsdale and many now-beloved projects and movements were not always supported by all residents. She pointed to two voter rejections of Indian Bend Wash bond measures in the 1970s, opposition to the first vote to increase the retail sales tax to fund the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in the 1990s and opposition to city council approval of Scottsdale Waterfront. “Today these projects are iconic and contribute to Scottsdale’s brand,” Korte said. “Hindsight is 20/20.” The pro-development bent of both Klapp and Korte – the only two candidates currently considering a run for mayor in 2020 – could make for an interesting choice for the anti-development crowd, which is without an obvious candidate unless someone new throws their hat in the ring. The Committee for the Preservation of Old Town Scottsdale, a political action committee formed by some local property owners to oppose Southbridge Two and other dense, tall developments downtown, promises to spend in the city election. “Big time,” PAC chair Janet Wilson said when asked if the PAC would be involved in the 2020 cycle. However, it is unclear which mayoral candidate the PAC will back or if it will focus on the city council race instead. Lamar Whitmer, a political consultant working with the PAC, said for the time being, the PAC will let its referendum “be our message” to Mayor Lane and the council members who supported Southbridge Two. Whitmer said he believed additional mayoral candidates will enter the race as voter discontent with the available choices becomes more apparent.

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10am-7pm

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10am-7pm

10am-6pm

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10am-7pm

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16321 North 83rd Ave.

14783 W. Grand Ave. US 60

(Near North Valley Power Ctr. Shopping Mall)

(Across from Banner E. Dell Webb Medical Ctr.)

10am-7pm

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1520 W. Baseline Rd.

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10am-7pm

10am-6pm

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Sat. Jan 11 GOODYEAR

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(Near North Valley Power Ctr. Shopping Mall)

I-10 & (Exit 126) N. Estrella Pkwy.

AZ-101 Loop & (Exit 5) W. Camelback Rd.

10am-7pm

10am-6pm

16321 North 83rd Ave.

14783 W. Grand Ave. US 60

(Near North Valley Power Ctr. Shopping Mall)

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Airpark munitions �irm eyes global market BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

red Wagenhals’ AMMO Inc. corporate headquarters in the Airpark looks like a standard office, but inside is magical to any NASCAR fan. Racers’ uniforms in specially built cases line the walls of one of his offices. Earnhardt, Gordon – they’re all represented in this massive room of collectibles. Above the racing gear is photos of Wagenhals and his friends, who include Farrah Fawcett and Kid Rock. “I’ve met a lot of great people,” he said “Muhammad Ali was a great guy. I put him on a helicopter in Detroit to take him to the Detroit race. He was scared to death. He was standing there holding my hand. He had never been on a helicopter.” Wagenhals wouldn’t have had these experiences if it wasn’t for his acute business sense. He founded Action Performance Companies, a licensed maker of tchotchkes for NASCAR and other motor sports organizations, as well as his latest project, AMMO Inc., a munitions company. “Anything you saw with Earnhardt’s name on it or Jeff Gordon’s name on it, I made it,” he said nonchalantly about Action Performance Companies. AMMO promotes branded munitions, including its patented STREAK, Visual Ammunition, /stelTH/ subsonic munitions, O.W.L. Technologies, and Night OPS (One Precise Shot) – a lead-free frangible tactical line of munitions for self-defense. Reality TV personality Jesse James has branded hollow-point bullets sold through AMMO. In 1992, Wagenhals founded Action Performance Companies, a simple ideal that grew into a multimillion-dollar business. At the time, the movie “Days of Thunder” was about to be released. Wagenhals traveled to China and met with the producers to see if he could have exclusive rights to manufacture its die-cast promotional cars. They turned him down because Matchbox had the rights. He turned his focus to Exxon, another partner. It agreed to offer Wagenhals’ cars for 99 cents when drivers filled up at Exxon gas stations. “I went to the factory in China and they told me to put up the money because they weren’t going to build these little cars unless they had a letter of credit,” he recalled. The only remaining options were for Exxon – or Wagenhals – to write a $3.5

Fred Wagenhals runs AMMO Inc. from Scottsdale Airpark and intends to turn it into a multimillion-dollar industry. (Special to the Progress)

Fred Wagenhals' Airpark office is loaded with sports memorabilia. (Special to the Progress)

million check. Then an infamous oil tanker dubbed the Exxon Valdez spilled oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 24, 1989. “They called me up and said, ‘Cancel the program,’” he said. “I said, ‘What do you mean ‘Cancel the program? You already paid me.’ They said the Valdez just happened and they didn’t want publicity. They said to just ship all the cars to every one of the stations and let them do whatever they want with them.” Collectors bought entire racks of cars and, subsequently, the cars went for $9 on the resale market. Wagenhals sold Action Performance

Companies in December 2005 for $245 million. In 2016, he moved into a different field ammunition. AMMO Inc. was acquired to change, innovate and invigorate the complacent munitions industry. The company designs and manufactures products for a variety of markets, including law enforcement, military, hunting, sport shooting and self-defense. The Airpark-based company has manufacturing operations in Northern Arizona and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. STREAK allows the shooter to see the projectile’s path toward its target and the rounds are nonincendiary. They do not generate heat so they are safe to use in

environments where tracers are prohibited and can be a serious fire hazard. “The military was interested in that,” he said. “The police force was interested in that. I bought that patent. “We just came out with another patent which was an armor-piercing bullet for the military use only and NATO countries that are friendly to us. It’ll go through an inch and a half of steel.” “I saw a niche market and I’m always the guy who thinks, ‘How can I take something and build it into something bigger?’ “I saw an opportunity here and I said, ‘OK, I’m going to take this company public because I’d done it before. I’d been public. I went to all my NASCAR buddies. I made them a lot of money. I raised $5 million and said, ‘OK, let’s build this company together.’” He has big plans yet for AMMO, which includes retired racer Rusty Wallace on its board of directors. “We’ll do $40 million this year and I think we’ll do close to $100 million next year. We’re on a growth pattern and I’m comfortable with the direction we’re going. “I think we can build this company up to a couple hundred million in the next few years and I think somebody will come along and, just like NASCAR did, say, ‘We’re smarter than you. You need to leave.’” AMMO is bound to be successful, Wagenhals said, because of the prevalence of guns. “Here’s a company I can build in an industry that is going to be here for a long time,” he said. “They’re never going to take away 300 million guns—registered guns. There’s probably another 300 that aren’t registered. I like the hunting industry. I like the shooting industry. I believe in the second amendment. I believe in helping build a better product for our military people and our law enforcement people.” At 79, Wagenhals said retirement isn’t in his sight, but when it is, he’ll leave his company to his grandchildren. “I got all the credit because I got to be the guy at the top. What made me proudest of anything is 21 of my people became millionaires when they left. I’m not going to do AMMO alone. There are people helping me with that and they’re all going to be rewarded. I’m a firm believer in everybody needs to go home with a paycheck, but if we get it to a particular level, everybody wins.” Info: ammonic.com

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North Scottsdale home is a sought-after Airbnb BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

glass tile pool and jacuzzi, mountainous views stretching miles across the Sonoran Desert, rides throughout the expansive desert in a Kawasaki 4x4 Mule. These are only a few notable features found at a northern Scottsdale home owned by residents William and Yvonne Kilpatrick, which they’ve shared with nearly 300 others. The longtime local residents of more than 40 years, have been Airbnb hosts for nearly six years – almost as long as they’ve owned their home. They’ve been successful at it too, as they were recently named one of the most wish-listed homes on Airbnb across 15 Arizona cities. “We have had a lot of people from all over the world and everybody loves it. But, yeah, I was somewhat surprised,” Williams said.

see AIRBNB page 26

William and Yvonne Kilpatrick live in northern Scottsdale with their two dogs and have been Airbnb hosts for nearly six years. (Courtesy William and Yvonne Kilpatrick/Special to the Progress)

Retiring cardiologist was patient-focused BY DR. BHAGYASHREE BARLINGAY Progress Guest Writer

Editor’s note: Dr. Bhagyashree Barlingay wrote this appreciation of Scottsdale Dr. Edward Perlstein, who is retiring.

reat men who do great work in science are happy men, their happiness derived primarily from their

work. Dr. Edward Perlstein belongs in this category. Over the last two decades I have known him, whenever I had asked him “Are you working today?” he would smile and say people like us don’t work or do a job but are having fun. That is the answer to today’s burning problem of physician burn out. Working hard was the mantra given to him by his father, a pharmacist in Phila-

delphia who never took a vacation. This virtue helped him spend hours together pouring over books, taking detailed history, listening to the heart sounds at a patient’s bedside at the New Jersey College of Medicine from 1965 to 1969. He was trained not to order a test to make a diagnosis but to confirm the diagnosis; he was trained to reach a diagnosis before leaving patient’s bedside; he was trained to think analytically. During his Internship, residency and fellowship at Temple University in Philadelphia, he was part of history, performing the first coronary angiogram. It is still done the way he performed it in the 70s. Although he was well trained in academic medicine and cardiology, Dr. Perlstein took the path of clinical cardiology after paying his dues as an assistant clinical professor at Temple. He literally won the hearts of the peo-

ple when he joined Tricity Cardiology consultants in 1982 with Dr. Mark Stern. The group attracted scholars and grew in leaps and bounds. Currently, Tricity Cardiology has a roster of 300,000 patients and 220 employees. The Tricity empire grew with this young cardiologist whose foundation was built on strong convictions – never tell a lie, work hard and live by example. We do not learn solely from textbooks but learn from our patients, nurses, colleagues and especially from our senior colleagues like Dr. Perlstein. They accumulated treasures of experience and knowledge. They are the ones who can guide us in our own quest of sanity and stability in the face of mounting demands of the trade. Medicine became more mechanized,

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Scottsdale family’s teepee business a sleeper BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

he only constant in life is change — well, that, and cluttered garages. And none get quite as cluttered as northern Scottsdale resident Dana Maciag’s garage, but for good reason. In 2018, Maciag founded her business Sleepy Teepee. In just one year’s time, she’s outgrown her Scottsdale home’s garage and recently rented out a storage unit to hold all of her teepees, linens, air mattresses, pillows and many other items needed to create her luxurious sleepover parties. “We finally broke down and got a storage unit, which is right down the street from our house. It houses all of the outdoor stuff,” she said. Sleepy Teepee started with Maciag planning her daughter’s 10th birthday party.

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Her daughter, Jaydan Maciag, wanted a sleepover party, but Dana – a self-described “over-thetop party mom” – didn’t want to throw any ‘ole sleepover. “I started going on Pinterest and Google looking for fun ideas to inspire me,” Dana recalled. “A couple of these companies popped up, but they were all in Europe and Australia. I did a huge search; I typed every keyword possible to try and find one here because I thought it was super cute — and there was nothing here.” It was then Dana looked at her husband Ryan and uttered six, lifealtering words: “I think I’m starting another business.” An entrepreneur, Dana also runs a custom mural business, Kid Murals by Dana, which she founded nine years ago. But when Sleepy Teepee quickly took off, Kids Murals took a back-

The other Arizona cities included in the Airbnb wish list include Phoenix, Flagstaff, Lake Havasu, Sedona, Tucson, Lake Powell, Gilbert, Tempe, Williams, Mesa, Pinetop, Prescott, Glendale and Chandler. Located just steps away from their main home, the 900-square-foot casita listed on Airbnb has one bedroom, one bathroom and is located less than a halfmile from Troon North Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. It’s the home’s location in northern Scottsdale that makes the listing so popular, William said. “We’re up in the higher elevation of North Scottsdale and it’s high Sonoran Desert. We’re surrounded by all the beautiful mountains, the boulders and a lot of hiking trails in the area. It’s real private, super-quiet up here,” he said. “It’s more like living in town rather than staying at a hotel.” Guests also love the Kilpatricks’ dogs. “They’re half-German shepherd, half boxer. They’re real friendly,” William said. The $154-per-night casita received many positive reactions, with more than 255 reviews and an overall 4.95 rating. “A must!” wrote one guest. “Every need and want is anticipated before you even know. What a desert gem! Spectacular views, amazing amenities, perfect loca-

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Scottsdale-based sleepover party business, Sleepy Teepee, is a family business owned by Dana Maciag, second from right. Also pictured are, left to right: daughter, Jaydan Maciag, 11; husband, Ryan Maciag; and sons Carson Maciag, 5, and Hunter Maciag, 6. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

tion and by far most hospitable hosts we have met! If you want Scottsdale, Sonoran Desert beauty, star-filled night skies, minutes from golf, hikes, shopping and dining, this is it!” William said they were turned on to Airbnb by their solar-paneling installer. “We actually bought a solar system from a guy in 2013 and he was asking about our house, how big it was, this and that. We were telling him we have a guest house and he said he does Airbnb and we should check into it. We had never even heard of it, so we looked into it and decided it was something we were going to try to do,” William said. They liked being hosts so much, they also listed their Tucson home on Airbnb. “My wife, she goes down to Tucson a lot to get the house ready down there. So, that’s more challenging,” William said. “We have a four-day minimum down there, so we don’t have any backto-backs.” The Scottsdale home allows back-toback bookings. “It’s not too challenging, but mainly just getting it ready and in perfect shape,” William said. “We’re very booked in the wintertime.” In the summer, locals book the Kilpatricks’ casita for staycations – mostly to use their pool. “Somebody will come up for two nights

— and they live in Mesa or Phoenix — and want to go swimming, have a small birthday party, or something like that. I would say it’s become more popular,” William said. According to Airbnb Senior Public Policy Director Laura Spanjian, the number of travelers using Airbnb to visit Scottsdale grew steadily over the past few years. Scottsdale hosted nearly 220,000 guests over the last year. From Nov. 2018 through Nov. 2019, Airbnbs in Scottsdale received 219,7000 inbound guests, with most traveling from Chicago, Phoenix, New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco. “Holiday weekends and big events, like golf tournaments and Spring Training baseball games, typically lead to a big spike in Scottsdale bookings and we expect to see it again in the coming year,” Spanjian added. “We’ve had people from seven different countries and mainly from out of state,” he said. “It’s interesting meeting all the different people and seeing why they’re coming to Scottsdale. A lot of them are looking to move here, actually.” William added they’ve had guests from France, Germany, Honduras, England, Iceland, Russia and Mexico. William and Yvonne keep in contact with a handful of their guests. They’ve also had people book the home to film a

documentary. “We have some great friends from Minnesota that have stayed with us three times now and they’ve become real good friends,” William added. Airbnb recently announced its community generated $53.3 million in tax revenue for Arizona since the company began collecting and remitting applicable taxes in 2017. This figure includes about $23.1 million from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31, 2019. “The Airbnb community continues to make significant, positive economic contributions across Arizona, generating tax revenue and helping families earn meaningful extra money,” Spanjian said. And, according to Airbnb’s press release, Airbnb and its host community appeared to complement rather than directly compete with the hotel industry. “We remain committed to working with communities around the state to ensure short-term rentals continue providing sustainable tourism with long-term benefits to the community,” Spanjian said. The Kilpatricks are happy to be doing their part. “I think we’ll be doing it for quite some time,” William said of being Airbnb hosts. “It’s been really cool. It’s better than having a part-time job.” Information: airbnb.com/rooms/ 3423570.

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seat. Sleepy Teepee is a family business: Ryan’s mother is the seamstress behind the handmade pillows and teepee covers. Ryan, a former U.S. Army sniper and personal trainer, is the master craftsman behind the teepees and picnic tables. Dana is the crafting queen and interior decorating aficionado, bringing the Sleepy

“I love being creative. It’s been great for our family and great for our marriage.” –Dana Maciag

Teepee parties to life. “I love being creative,” Dana said. “It’s been great for our family and great for our marriage.” Their three kids, Jaydan, 11, Carson Maciag, 5, and Hunter Maciag, 6, step in to help set up and tear down from time to time, as well as disinfect and organize on a weekly basis. “I’m a former teacher, so the disinfecting level of it is huge and important to me,”

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and when I asked Dr. Perlstein what he thought of these changes, he said: “Mechanization has changed cardiology care dramatically. It made my 50 years of career go by in seconds. I have used the first ECHO machine at Temple University, though I still use my golden stethoscope to listen to the heart sounds. “I was part of the team doing one of the first procedures at Temple University such as the cardiac angiogram, thrombolytic therapy, open-heart surgery, etc. But the best part of training was growing up with highly intelligent people such as Dr. Harvey Proctor, who taught authentic bedside cardiac examination. I was very fortunate to have Dr. Sol Sherry as my mentor. “One has to know the place of machines in patient care. The machines will never replace a clinician. We are teaching our medical students directly or indirectly to depend on the data collected by these machines. “Essentially, they are being trained to treat population; not an individual. Nowadays, computers rule our lives. We spend more time with EMR than with

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Sleepy Teepee’s first two clients were on the same day — a family friend and a client who found them on Facebook — and “it just kind of blew up from there,” Dana said. They now average four to five parties a weekend. “It is busy. We don’t have a life,” Dana said with a laugh. “There were only a couple other companies I could find [online], but there was nothing here in Phoenix; so, I was definitely the original,” she added. Sleepy Teepee has 15 different sleepover themes for boys and girls, from Cabin Life and Magical Wizards (“Harry Potter”) to Mermaid, Magical Unicorn and their most popular theme, Since 2018, Sleepy Teepee has hosted custom teepee slumber parties for kids as well as glamping Dreamy Desert. events, among other party options, for adults. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) “I lived in Arizona my Dana said. For example, their linens are profeswhole life and I loved cacti “We try to do everything ourselves and sionally laundered by Scottsdale-based and that’s what Jaydan wanted. She wantit wasn’t until recently, since we’re so Ginny’s Wash House. ed a cactus theme for her birthday. So, we busy, we had to hire out to have somebody The Maciag family has been so busy, built the tent,” said Dana, who was born build the picnic tables and stuff,” Dana Dana recently hired an assistant to help and raised in Scottsdale and attended added. “But we do try to keep everything alleviate her workload, in turn allowing Chaparral High School with Ryan. local, buy local wherever we can and sup- Dana to spend more time creating custom port local.” murals. see TEEPEE page 30 our patients.” I asked how he maintains the patientdoctor relationship. “It’s a contract, a contract that ‘I will take care of you as your doctor as long as possible.’" Adding: “That’s why I am having trouble retiring. I have about 35,000 patients to say goodbye to – not easy. “I have never fired a patient from my practice however difficult he or she might have been. My philosophy is to take care of the patient with the best interest of the patient at heart and the patients can perceive that sincerity and will stick with you and try to comply.” What are the common jokes he uses in his day-to-day practice? “Many doctors are isolated from their patients. I tell them about my personal life. We talk about my funny socks - my socks are a point of ongoing discussion with my chronic patients and breaks the ice with the new patients. Humor is the best glue to keep your patients with you. “I know some of my patients on a personal level. They have become friends with me and my family. I have given my cell phone number to many patients. Not

a single patient has misused it ever. A doctor has to cherish this bond with his/ her patients. I never enter the room with a serious face. I always have a friendly countenance.” In other words, laughter truly is the best medicine, although he stressed he gives straightforward advice on medical problems. “I never impose my will upon them but use my sense of humor to convey the message assertively,” he explained. “I loved what I did,” he replied. “I worked very hard but the intensity never bothered me. Most likely, because I could diffuse my tension during exercise. My mountain biking was my salvation.” He also had another diversion – a love of architecture. “I had a contractor’s license and built homes. And I continued my clinical work. I never stopped. “I think the new generation is facing multiple challenges: Seeing more patients in a shorter period of time, having financial burdens, the dangling sword of lawsuits, handcuffed because they cannot change the price structure. “Law limits the usual business model.

Though I am an independent practitioner, I feel that I am working for the government.” Dr. Perlstein also is an ace at smoking-cessation discussions. “I tell them they are going to make me richer,” he joked. Adding, “I have personal experience of quitting smoking. I know the pain of it. What patients need is not only a nicotine patch but something to substitute for cigarettes. So, I tell them to pick up a toothpick instead of a cigarette to mitigate the desire, the craving. And I have the conversation at every visit.” It’s the same where obesity. “One patient hated me for discussing his weight at every visit,” he recalled. “He came back to me several years later and thanked me because he had lost more than a hundred pounds by then. One has to go beyond the prejudices and work with people. Compassion comes from within. It cannot be taught.” "How we deliver our care is art," added the man who has treated 35,000 patients in his 45-year career. “My patient is my canvas. My patients' well-being is the final artwork and my reward.”

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In a little less than two years, Sleepy Teepee’s offerings expanded and now also includes glamping for both kids and adults; a dining package for adults, add-ons like DIY craft kits, a movie night under the stars experience, picnic and tea parties.

Most of Sleepy Teepee’s clients are based in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Arcadia; but over the past six months, they’ve expanded into the East Valley, in cities such as Chandler and Gilbert.

For the sleepovers, every child gets his or her own teepee complete with decor. The Maciag family delivers, sets everything up and when the party is over the next day, takes down all of the teepees. They also handle the laundry of all linen

after it is collected and use hypoallergenic detergent brands free of perfumes and dyes. Four teepees are $450 and each additional is $50. Glamping, on the other hand, is $650 for up to six guests. There’s also a $50 set-up and delivery fee added to every party. Most of Sleepy Teepee’s clients are based in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Arcadia; but over the past six months, they’ve expanded into the East Valley, in cities such as Chandler and Gilbert. “I do a lot of parties out there,” Dana said, adding their biggest source of leads comes from referrals. “Facebook and Instagram are quickly after.” Currently, Sleepy Teepee’s clients are 80 percent children and 20 percent adults. “We’re mostly kids at this point. That’s what we started as; that’s what we branded ourselves as. And now we’re expanding,” Dana said. This year, Dana hopes to add a couple new offerings to Sleepy Teepee’s already robust lineup, including DIY teepee parties for kids. “Instead of paying for us to come out there, set it up, take it down, you’ll be able to pick up all the supplies and do it yourself,” Dana said.

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Walkin’ Wednesdays

Make friends while exercising during a brisk 1.5 mile walk through The J neighborhood 9-10 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: 480-481-1797.

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Sunday

5 Wellness class

Start off the year by exploring a holistic way to maintain and improve physical, mental and spiritual health through Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Qi Meditation 2-4 p.m. at Walter Art gallery, 6425 Thomas Road. Wear loosefitting exercise clothing and soft shoes and bring water and a meditation cushion or stool. Register via email at hugthemoon.qigong@gmail. com or call 708-218-2991.

Cam DeCaussin

Cam DeCaussin explores what might be behind the windows, doors and houses of a fictional Phoenix neighborhood with his realistic paintings. View the artwork 1-5 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480-3127323.

Monday

6 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.

$5 Fido Frisbee Meals

Treat your dog to a delicious outdoor breakfast, brunch or lunch. The Brunch Cafe at 15507 N. Scottsdale Road is serving $5 Fido Frisbee meals to all well-behaved dogs on their patio 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dogs are served two scrambled eggs

on a frisbee and owners get to keep the frisbee. Information: www.brunchcafe.com.

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Tuesday

Tiny tot time

Develop babies’ literacy with songs, rhymes, movement and board books 10-10:20 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

2s and 3s together

Children ages 2 and 3 can learn social and literacy skills 10:15-10:45 a.m. with short stories, finger-plays and action rhymes at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480-3127323.

Homework help

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

College: here to there

Discuss establishing a college savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goals and the features and benefits of 529 savings plans 6-7 p.m. Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Information: 480-312-7323.

SCORE one-on-one

SCORE’s large network of volunteer business mentors will offer questions to business questions 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Free. Registration is required. Information: 602-7457250 or greaterphoenix.score. org.

Books 2 boogie

Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song 11-11:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street. Information: 480312-7323.

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.

Drop-in e-reader help

Receive help with downloadables. Bring your device, library card and questions noon-1 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street. Information: 480-312-7323.

Teen Advisory Board

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

Enjoy a variety of games including card games 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-312-7323.

Family storytime

Children up to 5 and their caregivers can listen to stories and music and participate in rhyming activities from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street. Information: 480-312-7323.

‘Downton Abbey’

Enjoy the Crawley family drama, “Downton Abbey,” at 1:30 p.m. at the Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive. Information: 480-312-7323.

Book discussion group

Discuss “My Dear Hamilton” by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie at 6:15 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Thursday

Book discussion

Join others in discussing Gretchen Rubin’s “The Happiness Project” 5:30-7 p.m. at Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Information: 480-312-7323.

Happy Hour book club

This fun and informal book club will be reading Samantha Power’s “Education of an Idealist: a Memoir” 6 to 7 p.m. at Vine and Hops, 4216 N. Brown Avenue. Registration is required. Information: 480312-7323.

Wednesday

8 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: 480-3125810.

Tai Chi

Everyone is welcome to join a class that focuses on gentle and controlled movements that center the mind, body and spirit for health benefits 3-3:45 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Avenue. Information: 480-314-6660.

12 & 12 Study AA Meeting

Find recovery from alcohol addiction alongside this support group at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays at St. Anthony on the Desert Church, 12990 E. Shea Blvd. This is a discussion meeting based on the Big Book, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

Little libros (ages 0–5)

Learn fun songs, stories and rhymes in English and Spanish from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library,

3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Scottsdale travel club

Share travel experiences and plans with other travel enthusiasts 10-11:30 a.m. at the Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. This week will focus on vacations in Alaska. Information: 480-312-7323.

Musical storytime

This program is a fun, interactive way for families to bring music into their home. Using children’s stories, each child and caregiver duo will learn how to play together in ways that will enhance their child’s musical and general development. Learn new songs and games, and play music on child friendly instruments 1111:45 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Friday

10 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: 480-3127323.

Advanced beginner bridge

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

Chair yoga

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

Saturday

11 Etiquette classes

Registered students 9 to 12 will practice proper dining

etiquette, handshaking, eye contact, smiling, personal grooming, phone skills, and more 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 11, 18, 25, and Feb. 1 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church, 10755 N. 124th Street. Attendance is $250. Information: 480510-6346.

Sunday

12 Story stop

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: 480-3127323.

Farmhouse friends

The Screamery ice cream parlor is offering a special $5 discount deal for Farmhouse orders every Sunday night in January 5-10 p.m. The Farmhouse Sundae is meant to be shared and includes a whopping eight scoops of ice cream loaded with cookies, brownies, butter cake and a choice of toppings. The Screamery is located at 10625 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. Information: www.thescreamery.com.

Monday

13 Business Energizer

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

Mustang poets

Meet with other poets 6-7:45 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tail waggin’ tales

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Taliesin West remains a work in progress BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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rank Lloyd Wright’s Sc ottsdale Taliesin West in northern Scottsdale continues to be a work in progress. In an effort to preserve and extend the legacy of both of the newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Taliesin in Wisconsin, Foundation Vice President of Preservation Fred Prozzillo took a unique, groundbreaking contemporary approach. It comprises new technology, experimental methods and the latest materials, never before utilized at National Historic Landmarks, according to a press release. “The preservation of Taliesin West and Taliesin is both unique and chal- Taliesin West’s Board Room is undergoing a stabilization and preservation project. (Special to the Progress) lenging,” Prozzillo said. “Often people think of historic preservation as picking a point in time and preserving a site to a specific date - so people can study it, learn from it and experience it as it was in that moment. Wright meant both of these sites to be ever-changing laboratories.” The challenge, Prozzillo added, is thinking about how the Foundation preserves the living sites to accommodate the 140,000 visitors they receive a year while also working to “preserve the concept of constant change.” In other words, they are preserving the past, while innovating for the future. “Our preservation teams maintain a respect for the history of the sites while evolving to fit the changing needs of the properties,” he said. Taliesin’s preservation efforts this year are broken down into three parts: improved accessibility, water and elec- Crews installed stabilized decomposed granite on the walkway of Taliesin West’s trical infrastructure, new roofs as well prow. (Special to the Progress) as the restorations of Taliesin’s Hillside Theatre. rooms, among other improvements, to “We’re not here to change; we’re ensure the sites are accessible to indi“Our goal is to always here to maintain and preserve,” Pro- viduals with disabilities. said. These accessibility projects are preserve the original zzillo “Our goal is to always preserve the funded by a Challenge Grant from the original structure so visitors can un- National Endowment of the Humanistructure so visitors derstand what was there and what the ties, as well as matching support from can understand Fellowship originally built.” individual donors. With increased traffic from people It also received a Quality of Life grant what was there and of all walks of life, Taliesin is adding from the Christopher & Dana Reeve ramps, replacing surfaces so they are Foundation funding from the Pakis what the Fellowship wheelchair- and walker-accessible, Family Foundation. originally built.” upgrading lighting and sound systems, As for Taliesin West’s water and and creating ADA-compliant bath- electrical infrastructure, which was

at the end of its serviceable life, engineers assisted the preservation team to plan an assessment of the current infrastructure and replace it in a way not compromising the buildings integrity. The foundation then partnered with industry leaders to use horizontal directional boring underneath the building to preserve the original concrete. “If there are any safety or structural augmentations necessary to maintain the structures, we explore how to incorporate those changes in a way that does not compromise the historic character of the building,” Prozzillo said. The preservation team is also investigating a way to revert the roofs back to a fabric roof material from its current acrylic. “With grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), they are researching different materials and framing systems that could replace the acrylic and keep the buildings watertight,” the release said, adding: “This may allow them to transition back to a roofing material more dynamic, alive and closer to what Wright used in his time.” The hope is to develop a material not only withstanding the harsh elements of the desert and is suitable for installation at Taliesin, but one that is also a widely used sustainable building solution. Now underway, Taliesin’s Hillside Theatre restoration is a two-year project, one estimated to cost $867,000. The project will address stormwater runoff issues that have compromised the building’s foundation and sandstone walls and restore the finishes in the entry foyer, the audience space, and the performance area. Also part of the project is the addition of a green room and storage space to the basement, as well as upgraded heating and electrical systems in the building. That project is funded by a $320,000 Save America’s Treasures grant from the National Park Service, the foundation, Taliesin Preservation and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “The purpose is always to maintain that story and the life of the structure over time,” Prozzillo said. Information: franklloydwright.org.

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Scottsdale auto repair shop marking 46 years BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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outhern Scottsdale resident Sco ttsdale Craig Bell remembers working at his father Carol Bell’s auto repair shop like it was yesterday. “I started working there at 14,” he said. “I went to Coronado [High School]. I went to Hohokam [Elementary School], which is just down the street. And my parents’ house is on Palm Lane, right behind the shop.” Today, Craig owns the auto repair shop, Bell Auto Service, with his wife Vicki Bell, a Scottsdale native; this year, that shop celebrates its 46th anniversary. “If I wasn’t gone those three years [attending college], I would have literally worked here for 45 years,” Craig said. Bell Auto Service was born out of an independent Shell gas station and grew from two service bays to a full-service auto repair shop, offering everything from “lubes and fluid changes to complete engine overhauls,” the website states. Originally from Kansas City, Carol grew up around farmers. Also armed with mechanical experience, Carol moved himself and his immediate family to Scottsdale in 1961, The Bells include, from left, founder Carol Bell and current owners Vicki and Craig when Craig was 4-years-old. Bell. Craig bought it from his dad Carol in 2001. (Chris Mortenson/Progress Staff Photographer) “His mom was not happy,” Carol said with a smirk. “I loaded him up in the car, the truck full of gear and we pulled out.” After working for Allstate, Carol leased and then eventually purchased a Shell station in 1981. “When we were at the Shell station, we did a lot of repairs there. And then we rented this little place behind [the shop] because we needed a lot more space,” Craig said. “We were doing a lot of business, a lot of mechanical repairs.” Craig’s grandfather also had a gas station in Scottsdale, on the corner of Camelback and Scottsdale Roads, from the mid-’60s to the ‘70s. “I used to play in that canal right there,” Craig said, adding his uncle also had two gas stations in Tempe. “We’ve Bell Auto Service opened in 1974, growing out of an independent Shell gas station. been all over the place.” (Bell Auto Service/Special to the Progress) That same year Carol purchased the Shell, Craig and Vicki bought their And this is, partly, what has made Fellow southern Scottsdale resident southern Scottsdale home, located just Bell Auto Service so successful through Vivian Locke has been a long-time cusfour blocks away from the shop. the years: “We’re part of the neighbor- tomer of Auto Bell Service since the “We’ve been in the neighborhood our hood, [and] you can’t take advantage of shop was founded in 1974. whole lives,” Craig says. your neighbors,” Craig said. “They’re good people and they do a

good job,” she said matter-of-factly, adding they’re “very honest.” “I can’t tell you the times I’ve come down here thinking there was something wrong with my car and there wasn’t,” Locke said. Locke is just one of many long-time Bell Auto Service customers. “A lot of our customers are kids [Craig] went to high school with [and] their dads,” Vicki said. “We’ve got a lot of older customers and a lot of them I’ve worked on their cars and then their kids’ [cars]; and I’ve actually got a couple of their grandkids’ cars,” Craig added. The Bells currently work on anywhere from 10 to 12 vehicles at any given moment. “It’s been pretty good over the years,” Craig said. “We actually did OK during the recession because that was a time when everybody was not buying cars. So, they were repairing what they had and going farther, keeping them a lot longer.” The Bells also pride themselves on their customer service. “He’s very good with customers,” Carol said of his son. “He likes to work, but he will stop and talk to a customer.” Though Carol sold the business to Craig in 2001, Carol continues to spend much of his time at the shop, engaging with customers and giving them rides to and from home if they need it. “He retired a long time ago. He just likes to come up every day,” Craig said. While Craig and Vicki don’t know what Bell Auto Service’s future holds, they do know they don’t plan on retiring quite yet. “It’s everything,” Vicki said. “It’s just part of our life,” Craig added. “This business has provided to three families with consistently with an income for all these years.” Their employees, which includes their daughter, Christina Bell, are also considered family. The longest-running staff member was employed at Bell Auto Service for more than 20 years. And if it weren’t for the shop and its close proximity to home, Vicki and Craig wouldn’t be able to tend to their son who has cerebral palsy. “The shop just gave us that flexibility,” Craig said. Bell Auto Service is located on 8650 E. McDowell Road. Information: bellautoservice.com.

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he holiday season may be behind us, but Scottsdale resident and business owner Anastasios “Taso” Tirkas hopes to inspire a gift-giving culture year-round. “As we advance over the next decade with virtual reality and arti�icial intelligence, we want to keep the feeling of joy among friends, family, and community alive,” Tirkas said. How Tirkas plans to do that? Through Gift3r App, a cloud-based application and digital marketing platform for electronic gift cards — eGift cards — not only allowing users to purchase gifts cards for friends, family and even themselves, but also allow small local businesses to venture into the gift card industry in a less costly and less complicated way. “Gift cards are an extremely powerful tool for local businesses,” Tirkas said. Not to mention, the U.S. gift card industry is a $160-billion industry. As the founder and CEO of southern Scottsdale-based Gift3r App, Tirkas’ goal is three-fold, hence the number three in the app’s name: to allow users to buy and share gift cards; to “empower” three groups of people: family, friends and the community; and to encourage the act of giving, receiving and reciprocating. “Gift3r App makes it easier and less costly for business owners to tap into the revenue-generating opportunities of gift cards,” Tirkas said. The Gift3r App technology platform reduces the cost and complexity of creating, managing, redeeming and marketing gift cards for local business owners. When businesses opt for traditional, tangible gift cards, they incur a handful of costs, including point-of-sale and website integration costs, plastic gift card inventory, monthly point of sale (POS) fees and program access and more. With Gift3r, businesses pay payment gateway fees (an average of 2.8 percent plus 30 cents per transaction) and business fees (3.7 percent plus $1 per eGift card sale, versus 4 to 10 percent per eGift card sale).

Gift3r App is an eGift card app intended to help support small and local businesses. (Special to the Progress)

Anastasios “Taso” Tirkas is the Founder and CEO of Gift3r App. (Jason Hines/Special to the Progress)

For physical gift cards, Tirkas said, “It’s dif�icult for the businesses to keep track of the balances.” With Gift3r, however, all gift cards are stored in the app and there’s zero plastic card inventory. Plus, there’s no need to print vouchers, and the app gives businesses access to their sales revenue, pro�its, redemption amounts and more. “Beyond the gift card amount, national surveys have shown consumers will spend $59 more than the gift card value. Local business owners need access to this kind of sales revenue,” Tirkas said. According to recent reports, 74 percent of consumers surveyed said they buy gift cards from small businesses and 90 percent of people will return to a business after going for the �irst time with the gift card.

“The main problem is,” Tirkas said, “when we buy gift cards, we buy gift cards from local grocery stores. So, you don’t have access to Salut Kitchen; you don’t have access to Four Peaks, Postino’s.” That’s why app users can search for their favorite local shops and restaurants and invite businesses to join the app with the click of a button. Users can also add their favorite local businesses to a “wish list” on their pro�ile, which introduces the local business to other app users. For businesses, Gift3r also allows for in-app eGift card promotions, allowing greater market reach and lead generation. When businesses set up eGift card special offers, they show up at the top of search results in their area. “No one is doing what Gift3r App does, on a very technical level,” said Chito Collins, Gift3r App’s chief revenue of�icer. Collins added: “Having worked for various leading acquirers and processors, I was involved with companies offering the traditional gift card solutions. I be-

lieve Anastasios and his eGift card platform is going to revolutionize the gift card market with his compelling, easy to use and true value add propositions to local businesses.” Tirkas launched the app, which is now available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, at an opportune time. Though consumers still prefer physical gift cards over eGift cards (75 versus 25 percent, respectively), 55 percent of consumers – particularly millennials – surveyed by Blackhawk Network for a 2018 study said they are interested in giving or receiving digital gift cards can be added to a mobile app or digital wallet. According to The State of Consumer Gift Card Preferences in 2018 study, 55 percent are interested in giving and 67 percent are interested in receiving a digital gift card. As a 14-year restaurateur, Tirkas has seen the rise of and increased interest in eGift cards. Tirkas was a founding partner of Salut Kitchen Bar in Tempe and started a small chain of fast-casual Greek restaurants throughout the Phoenix area, now defunct. “How we experience joy is evolving with the in�luence of technology,” said Dr. Alexis Karkotis, an anthropologist who specializes in gift economies and emerging technologies. “We’re meeting consumer demand for instant grati�ication by offering a giving experience in just three clicks and by catering consumer desire for highly personalized gifts from local businesses with which a personal connection is maintained,” Karkotis continued. Currently, Gift3r has about 10 participating local businesses on the app. Gift card amounts range from $5 to $50 on Gift3r, and there are no app, expiration, activation or non-use fees. Users redeem eGift cards for free and there are no expiration dates. Tirkas will present the Gift3r App at the Consumer Electronics Show from Jan. 7-10. Businesses interested in joining the Gift3r App community and/or for more information about the app, visit gift3rapp.com.

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A mother’s anguish, a son lost to a red-light runner BY BARBARA HOFFMAN Progress Guest Writer

Editor’s note: The author titled this “My Last Day on Earth by the Late Michael David Allanson, Forever 14.” He was her son.

never thought today would be my last day on earth. I woke up feeling the wet tongue of a puppy licking my eyelids. It startled me at �irst, then I remembered my dad bought me a new beagle puppy I called Copper. The school year has just started for me. I was excited to be in ninth-grade. I got to ride my bike to school now. I got a job in the school cafeteria. It will be cool to get a paycheck. I can save some money so I can �ix up my bike. I love working on bikes, skateboards and motorized skateboards. I want mine to be different from others, faster and to look amazing. Bad news recently hit my family as my older sister, Jenn, was in a rollover crash on her way home from Mexico. My mom and dad are very upset. My mom has taken me to see her in the hospital a few times. She broke many bones and she had bleeding in her brain. When she came home from the hospital, they gave her a wheelchair because she can’t walk. She sleeps a lot because of the pain medicine. My sister and I decided we could watch a movie together, so I rode my motorized scooter over to my mom’s house from my dad’s house. It is only a few miles apart. I got there fairly fast. I always wear my helmet and sunglasses because I don’t want to get pulled over. It is a law in our city. I don’t need to get in trouble. We watched the movie and of course, my sister fell asleep. I got up to leave. For some reason, I felt the need to give my sister a hug. I looked up and saw my mom smiling. She liked it when we got along. My mom had friends over to play computer games. She asked me if I wanted to stay as she was going to order pizza, but I told her I needed to get back to dad’s

enly home, I saw my next-door neighbor run to my body. She was screaming my name. I saw her kids stay in their car. They were crying. An off- duty police of�icer came and took my pulse. I didn’t have one. A few people called 911. An ambulance, police and a �ire truck came. Paramedics began to work on me. My neighbor drove off to tell my mom what happened. I realized that I was hit and killed by an elderly man who ran a red light. My life was over just like that. In my new realm, I could see things in many places. I watched as my neighbor knocked on my mom’s front door. Her twin Michael Allanson was 14 when a red-light runner daughters were crying hysteritook his life. (Barbara Hoffman) cally. My mom opened the door and they all told her at once that I had been hit by a car. house to feed my new puppy. I also My mom looked over to my sister needed to ride my scooter before dark. I love pizza but I have a little puppy that and said, “You will have to move over as your brother probably broke his leg needs me. I headed out on my motorized scoot- too.” My neighbor looked at my mom’s er. When I stop, the motor stops. I just boyfriend and shook her head. They pretty much knew I was dead rebuilt the engine on this scooter and it is running pretty well. It makes me feel but didn’t want to say it out loud. My mom asked our neighbor to take her to proud of myself for �ixing it up. It didn’t even run when I got it from the scene of the crash. My mom got out of the car at the my friend. When I got to the intersection of McKellips Road and 64th Street intersection and ran toward the in Mesa, my light was red. I pulled up crash scene. A police officer stopped to the side of a large SUV. I stared at my her. She wanted to see me, but they wouldn’t let her. light until I saw the light turn to green. I was bleeding badly out of my head. As I pulled forward, I got a nod from the SUV driver as they were going My heart had stopped. Many of my orto turn right and indicated that they gans were damaged. They worked on would wait for me to go �irst. I took off me for a long time but couldn’t do much. The police of�icer told my mom that a in the proper crosswalk and wham, out helicopter was standing by and would of nowhere a car hit me. It was a big old white Buick. I screamed take me to the hospital, but they needed out in pain as I �lew up in the air. My to get me stable. I never got stabilized. Two men walked over to my mom scooter shattered into pieces and I fell down hard to the burning hot asphalt. who was sitting on the curb by the road Immediately, I saw a white light. It was and they told her that they couldn’t warm and calming. I followed it to a save me. My mom had an oxygen clip on her nose as they had thought she was more peaceful place. Looking down from my new heav- going into shock.

She said the words out loud to her boyfriend. “They couldn’t save him.” Her voice quivered. I saw my mom dialing her cell phone to call my dad. He was at work. She was put on hold. Her hands were shaking. My dad got on the phone. She told him that I was hit by a car and they couldn’t save me. I heard my dad yelling out on the phone, “NO, NO, NO.” My mom was paralyzed with grief. My dad also came to the scene. He was terribly upset. My mom realized it had gotten dark by that time. The �lashing of all the emergency lights were everywhere. She asked to go home. She knew she had to tell my sister what happened. They got to the house and my mom ran to my sister to tell her. They cried and hugged even though my sister was cringing in pain because hugging hurt her broken ribs. Shortly afterward, my dad, my grandparents, old neighbors and the fire department showed up at my mom’s house. The social worker for the �ire department was the mom of one of my best friends. I saw her crying. I spent the night at their house many times. She was a cool lady and I felt bad that she was so devastated by my death. I watched as people made phone calls. Crying and sobbing were all around. My grandfather, who is normally a very strong man, was laying on the floor sobbing. One tragic mistake from a driver who neglected to stop at a red light devastated many lives that day, especially mine. I will never get to graduate high school, go to college, get married or have children of my own. He took away my future. He broke the hearts of my family and friends. Please, if you are reading my story, “STOP ON RED!” -Barbara Hoffman is executive director of Red Means Stop Traf�ic Safety Alliance, redmeansstop.org.

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Balance preservation with our contemporary needs BY VIRGINIA KORTE Progress Guest Writer

support the Unger family’s Southbridge II project in Old Town. Since its inception, I was impressed with the vision that went into the development and what it will mean to the revitalization of the 5th Avenue area. That’s why I voted to approve it. Scottsdale is evolving – including the downtown area. I believe we can �ind the balance between preserving the charm of Old Town while continuing to make it more contemporary for generations to come. But we can’t rest on our reputation. We must be more aggressive. It’s critical that we remain competitive with other communities to attract visitors and jobs. Several of our neighbors like Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler are successfully marketing their communities to appeal to big employers. Quite frankly, those East Valley cities are beating us to the punch. They’re landing companies that generate quality jobs which could and should be locating in Scottsdale. That’s not acceptable. As great as Scottsdale is, we need to

work harder and smarter to make it even better. I believe Southbridge II will play an important part in that process. It is a project that will expand Old Town’s potential and create a sustainable destination for our residents and visitors to enjoy, as well as Class A of�ice space for high-paying jobs. Currently, there is a lot of conversation concerning how we as a community want to develop the downtown area and Old Town in particular. I think it is a healthy discussion that demonstrates how much residents care, not only about downtown, but also the city’s future. Throughout the course of the dialogue, it is important that everyone is allowed to offer their opinion and that they treat one another respectfully. My roots run deep in our community, so I cherish our rich history. We must honor our past and the people who preceded us who made Scottsdale so special. It is our responsibility to continue their legacy. Now it is vital that we work together and focus on creating a vibrant future that makes our already great city even greater. I believe that is something we all can agree on. -Councilmember Virginia Korte is member of the Scottsdale City Council.

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Don’t buy a puppy until you do your research.

I want to remind my fellow citizens to be careful when buying a puppy from a pet store, newspaper or website without meeting the parents. Puppy mills and online scammers use this time of year to take advantage of customers by marketing puppies as gifts. The Better Business Bureau advises to, “Give yourself time to do the research you need to �ind a trustworthy breeder or consider adopting a pet from an animal shelter.” It also advises,” Unless you can visit the breeding facility before purchase and bring your puppy home personally, avoid purchasing a puppy from a website.” Few things make us fall in love faster than a baby puppy, but the origins of that puppy could end up costing thousands of dollars in vet bills. Consumers need to make sure they aren’t acting on impulse and research before they buy. Please be sure to visit BailingOutBenji.com and research before making any purchases. If you aren’t meeting the parents of the puppy, then you are likely supporting a puppy mill. -Lauren Click

Impeachment witnesses deserve to be heard

I am writing to offer my perspective as a life-long Republican voter on the impeachment investigation, and to encourage any other Republicans who are concerned with how the president’s behavior impacts our legal institutions to let their representatives know how they feel. Most of the people who have been testifying during the current inquiries are long-standing public servants who are appearing before Congress because it’s their duty. They deserve to be heard, and their perspective deserves to be evaluated in full. No one, including Republicans, should apologize for thinking that this process is worthwhile. After all, it is mandated by the Constitution. It is up to both parties in Congress to complete this investigation in a thorough and fair manner. Any self-proclaimed constitutionalist must realize that and they should not turn away from holding power to account if necessary. -Chris Howell

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Detour Theater gives disabled a stage BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

very week, Sam posts to her Wordpress blog, detailing the events at her theater group, Detour Company Theatre, and her major takeaways. And while the events differ week to week, all her posts have one thing in common: They convey her passion and commitment to Detour Company Theatre, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. “I have a great deal to be grateful for,” said founder and artistic director Sam – who legally goes by her first name only. “There are so many people making Detour work, from the actors to coaches to the designers, to the parents trusting this work,” she said. “There is everybody to be grateful for. It’s not my journey. It’s our journey.” Founded in 2000 under the name Play It by Heart, Detour incorporated in 2003 as a nonprofit dedicated to providing theater training and performance experiences for adults with cognitive and

Detour Company Theatre’s cast of “Newsies” takes a break from rehearsal. (Chris Mortenson/Progress Staff Photographer)

physical disabilities. And what started as a theater group with a handful of actors has grown to more than 50 actors, 23 coaches, six musicians and an audience of nearly 2,000 people.

“I would say Detour’s probably had well over 100 great achievements: in the smiles and the growth in the confidence and outpouring of every actor who’s been on stage,” Sam said.

To kick off 2020, Detour presents two shows at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts’ Virginia G. Piper Theater: “Disney’s Newsies” Jan. 10-12 and “Rent: The School Edition” on Jan. 10 and 11. “Newsies” is based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, while “Rent” is a poprock musical set in New York during the AIDS crisis. The “School Edition” of “Rent” has minimal changes to language and the removal of one song. “We wanted two shows that really supported each other, and ‘Newsies’ is about a group of kids who want to stand for something, who want to stand for demanding respect and having a voice,” Sam explained. But what makes Detour’s version of “Rent” so special? It's presented by a new called Detour After Dark, which offers actors the chance to take on more complicated roles and work with more complex themes and music. “We decided it’d be really wonderful to offer a more mature theme to show,” Sam

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He’s selling his rides at Barrett-Jackson BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

ave Kindig vividly remembers his first visit to Barrett-Jackson. The host of Velocity’s “Bitchin’ Rides,” Kindig was impressed by the caliber of the available vehicles, and the showmanship of the auctioneers. “I went with a couple friends to experience it,” Kindig said. “We were there with multiple millions of dollars of vehicles being sold. “I remember it was the year BarrettJackson sold the Ron Pratte GM Futurliner.” Kindig has since sold a bevy of vehicles through Barrett-Jackson, including a 1968 Camaro, 1967 Mustang, 1966 Nova and a 1937 Chevy. “We did quite well with all of them,” he said. “It was a great experience with Barrett-Jackson. I don’t sell at any auto auction,

David Kindig, host of Velocity's "Bitchin' Rides," is eagerly anticipating the start next Saturday of the annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. (Special to the Progress)

unless it’s Barrett-Jackson.” This year’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction is set for Saturday, Jan. 11, to Sunday, Jan. 19. Thousands of automobiles, both old and new, will be displayed at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Several celebrity vehicles will also be up for auction, including Travis Barker’s 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible, and former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway’s 1992 Dodge Viper. Kindig is no different. He’s selling a 1972 Chevrolet Blazer Custom SUV at no reserve. The green and white colors represent an ultra-clear contrast from the inside out. Painted in PPG forest green all over-GM sheet metal and trim with a vanilla top, Kindig said it looks great on its lowered stance thanks to AccuAir suspension. Under the hood sits a GM performance

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said. “We do family-friendly shows and programming, but we are working with adults grappling with all of the same issues – love and sickness and death – that anybody deals with.” “Our biggest commitment is to providing opportunities for actors,” she added. The idea for After Dark came after Detour put on a production of “Mamma Mia” last June as a double-cast group of nearly 50. “We decided it would be really exciting and new to try to split the group and do two completely different shows,” Sam said. “We decided, why not do ‘Rent’?” In Detour After Dark’s “Rent,” the character of Mark Cohen will be performed by a deaf actor. “We decided a deaf person looking at the world through a video camera makes a whole bunch of sense for the character [of Mark]. And we have two actors who are blind,” Sam said. According to Sophie A., who plays Mimi in “Rent,” the show taught her and the rest of the cast “love conquers all, even death.” “I didn’t think I could do it, honestly, and I felt really honored they gave me such a big role. And I am working really hard to do it as well as I know I can,” Sophie said. Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation provides the Virginia G. Piper Theater to Detour Company Theatre twice a year in January and June for the company’s mainstage performances. “Our partnership with Detour Company Theatre is an example of how collaboration creates dynamic and diverse opportunities

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LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine, detailed to look part of the era, and backed by a 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission. The interior is done in beer foam leather to factory style. The interior features a full, custom stereo. Kindig’s other vehicle on the block is a 1967 Volkswagen Type II double-cab custom pickup “double deluxe.” Kindig calls it a “fresh concept” of a VW deluxe bus and a double cab mixed in to the “Double Deluxe” and features custom touches. The vehicle is rolling on 17-inch chromed Porsche Fuchs wheels and sitting on new air-ride suspension, with a Type 1 four-speed manual transaxle and powered by a 1915cc 4-cylinder engine topped with a 40 mm carb and a Bergmann Porsche-styled fan shroud. A fourth door was added to the Double Deluxe, as well as the 1958 taillights and rear-quarter air vents. The interior is

Compant Theatre founder Sam puts the "Newsies" cast through some drills. (Chris Mortenson/Progress Staff Photographer)

for all people to engage with the arts,” said Natalie Marsh, director of Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation. Marsh continued: “The opportunity to present Detour on our stage is a highlight of the year for me because the joy you see on the faces of the audience and actors reaffirms the power the arts have in elevating our community, which is the mission of Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation.” The idea for Detour came when Sam’s then 23-year-old, developmentally disabled son asked her, “When can I be a star?” Sam, who was working at the Phoenix School for the Deaf teaching drama at the time, then searched for arts programming for her son but found none. And thus, Detour was born. “People ask me about our business plan fully customized by SewFine Interiors in vintage red with velour carpet, while the exterior had many hours of finish, bodywork and then sprayed in modern classics manic red and magic marshmallow. Kindig said it isn’t upsetting to turn the vehicles over to Barrett-Jackson or clients after he’s rehauled them. “I love the camaraderie I have with my clients,” Kindig said. “Every car I’ve done, I’ve been allowed to hang on for a minute. I can take care of logistics, compete, drive it a little bit and put on some miles on it. Make sure it’s valet proof, and then give them back to the clients so they don’t have problems.” Kindig and his team work on about 16 to 20 cars at a time. He is even amazed by his team’s work. “I was watching ‘Beyond Bitchin’’ the other day, where they revisit the most Bitchin’ rides we had done,” said Kindig. “It’s cool to see some of those cars and seeing the builds.” Kindig has sold more than a dozen ve-

all the time, and I tell them, ‘I never had this plan. I just wanted to put on a show with my son and his friends,’” Sam said. “We’ve gone beyond any dream I ever thought we would have, but somewhere along the way I got this other dream and that’s that this work making theater accessible and available wouldn’t end with me,” she added. “Now, we’re at the point where other people need to step up.” Sam said sees a need for more companies like Detour in the Valley. “I can only put 45 actors on stage for a show and there’s hundreds of people wanting this opportunity,” she said. “It’s not enough to do a show. “We need to have a program in our community really serving men and women who have a disability and invite them to participate on stage and to learn theater

hicles in nine years with Barrett-Jackson. He’s a firm believer that he has to spend money to make money. Kindig is a designer and builder who owns a hot rod shop and hosts “Bitchin’ Rides” on Motortrend. He said he began his career at age 5 playing with Lego and hot rods. “I just never let it go,” he said with a laugh. “I’m self-taught. There’s a lot of great stuff that came from Lego. It teaches you to work with your hands. “I try to inspire kids. If they like to draw, I show them how to perfect their craft and what they’re doing. The best way to start is with Lego. It’s done me good so far.” Motortrend thinks so, too. Kindig said he wasn’t a bit nervous when he embarked on his TV career. “I’m a ham,” he said, laughing. “I’ve always been comfortable in front of groups of people. I’ve always been very open and passionate about what I do and, fortunately, I have people who admire what we’re doing.”

skills and to be all they can be. My dream just got bigger and I realized I can’t make it all happen. It’s really going to take other talented people in the community coming forward.” In 2020, Detour will take its traveling troupe, Detour on Tour, back on the road. It started several years ago and performs in schools, work programs and senior communities. “Everything on our journey is serendipitous,” Sam said. “We would like to bring our traveling company back and really work next fall on taking them on tour.” Admission is free to all Detour Company Theatre shows, though donations are accepted. ASL interpretation and audio description are also available. “I have always, always firmly believed in the right of everyone to both participate in and to see theater. That’s been my life forever and ever,” Sam said.

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Disco Queen’s story comes to Gammage BY BRIDGETTE REDMAN Progress Contributor

s a student at a performing arts high school, Dan’yelle Williamson was told she’d never make it as an artist. It was too hard to make a living that way. “I �inally said screw all those people,” said Williamson, whose other choice was to run cross country. “I love a challenge and I’ve always loved a challenge. It just added fuel to my �ire. My family wanted me to take whatever route would make me the happiest.” So, she went to the prestigious Boston Conservatory and really started focusing on singing, dancing and theater. It was a career choice that served her well as she has performed in a long line of musicals. Now, she’s coming to ASU Gammage Tuesday, Jan. 7, to Sunday, Jan. 12, as part of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” She’ll play “Diva Donna,” one of three portrayals of Summer in the musical: “Duckling Donna,” the singer in her preteens as she starts out her career in Boston; “Disco Donna,” the singer in her late teens and 20s as she experiences her initial success; and “Diva Donna” who is in her 50s and at the top of her career. In the industry for 14 years, Williamson was turned on to Broadway when she was “Brooklyn” on the Great White Way. “There were so many other shows out there that were popular, but I wanted to see this nuanced, unconventional piece,” Williamson said.

Dan'yelle Williamson leads the musical tribute to disco legend Donna Summer in a new show at ASU Gammage that starts Tuesday. (Special to the Progress)

“I fell in love with New York. The energy was pulling me, and I knew that I had to be here, I have to �igure out a way to be here.” Many years later, she stepped onto Broadway’s stage as a performer in the original cast of “Memphis.” “It was so thrilling and a very full-circle moment,” Williamson said. “To �inally make it to Broadway, that is one of the achievements as an actor in your career.” “I still have connections with those cast members and we’re still very close.”” While she knew of Summer’s music, Williamson said she didn’t know much about the disco queen’s life until she became a part of the show. She worked with a New York City en-

tertainment company that sourced artists for weddings and wedding receptions and guests would often request Summer’s songs like “Last Dance” or “Bad Girls.” “I was fascinated to learn she spent a signi�icant amount of time in Europe. She struggled with separating her personal and performance lives. She had to balance a lot as a mother and to �ight for her music. She was being taken advantage of as a woman and as a woman of color.” Williamson said Summer also had interesting relationships, including an unpleasant experience with her church pastor when she was young, followed by unhealthy relationships with men prior to her marriage. Summer – then known as LaDonna

“They will be able to create their signature weddings with more than 350 of the Valley’s top wedding experts all in one place,” said Horn. To earn her title, Horn had to win the approval of a panel of three wedding masters, which comes only after education, professional development, industry experience, philanthropy and a written presentation on how she would plan one of the most dif�icult weddings anyone could encounter. She will be at the show, as well as wedding venue representatives, food and beverage suppliers, jewelers, �lorists and even DJs and some live classical musical groups. And women will get a chance to check out new fashions in bridal and bridesmaid gowns. “Hottest wedding fashion trends for

2020 will be highlighted in runway shows presented by American Furniture Warehouse. “Hall said. “Wedding gown trends for 2020 include high slits, capes, seethrough and sheer fabrics, exposed boning and swag sleeves,” In addition, women can save a bundle on what is one of the most expensive events in a couple’s life by buying gowns at the show at big discounts, Horn said. The “valley’s premier bridal boutiques” will be “displaying hundreds of designer wedding gowns on sale, with up to 80 percent off bride and bridesmaid gowns, veils, and accessories,” she said. And one couple will have a chance to win the “ultimate wedding giveaway” by getting an information card upon admission and having it stamped by the vendors listed on it.

Adrian Gaines – dropped out of high school just shy of graduating to head to New York and audition for musicals. She landed a role in “Hair” as Sheila in Munich, Germany, and her parents reluctantly gave her permission to go. She started her career there, became �luent in German and performed in many musicals. Williamson feels a lot of people don’t know Summer’s story because disco isn’t popular right now. Williamson portrays the Summer in her 50s, even though she is only 35. However, she said her life experiences have prepared her to capture that period of the diva’s life. “I am a mature young lady,” Williamson said. “I’ve lived a lot of life in 35 years. I have had some hard times and I’ve gone through some of the challenges that she faced—not being recognized and wanting to be seen for roles I wouldn’t be seen for or considered for in this theater business. I think that I just have a natural maturity about me that comes across.” Williamson enjoys not only Summer’s contributions to music and musical history, but the Summer’s personal story. “I enjoy portraying the love she emits,” Williamson said. “She was a very loving, nurturing woman. Outside of her being this megastar and really coming into a legendary status, she was a mother and I really identify with that. I’m not a mother yet, but I have nurturing qualities. I love to tap into that every night and the love she used to share with so many.” Information: asugammage.com.

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ll those area couples who got engaged for Christmas are in luck. If they want to get started planning their wedding, the Arizona Bridal Show happens to be making its semiannual appearance next weekend. The show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 11-12 at the Phoenix Convention Center South Building, will feature just about anyone and anything a couple will need for their nuptials. Started in 1992, the show has grown into the largest of its kind in the country, said Will Hagerty, president of Bridal Fashion Debut. There’s a reason for that, said Kim Horn, an Ahwatukee resident and one of only 75 certi�ied master wedding planners in the world.

The cards are collected as they leave and one will be drawn to win more than $7,000 worth of wedding services that include a wedding planner for a month. Kaira’s Bridal also will have a separate gown giveaway. The show only comes around twice a year – the other is in June. “In Arizona, most weddings are in March, April and October because of weather. June has the most weddings for other states.” Horn recommends that brides and their entourage may want to consider getting there early — not only because the event draws thousands of people preparing to walk down the aisle but also because so many wedding experts will be there. Admission is $12 per person at the door, but $10 by going online to ArizonaBridalShow.com, where other information about the show can be found.

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Sel adds lavish brunch menu to repertoire BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

ince Sel opened the doors to its 100-person restaurant in 2016, owner/chef Chef Branden Levine has served creative four-course prixfixe dinners featuring progressive contemporary American cuisine Tuesdays through Saturdays. But as of November, the Old Town restaurant extended its hours and is now open on Sundays with one of the most elevated brunches in town. “We have a beautiful patio and we really wanted to take advantage of it on Sundays,” Levine said. “We just don’t have the capacity in the kitchen as far as storage to do lunch, but Sunday brunch really seemed like a perfect fit for us.” Sel’s brunch menu is well-rounded, lavish and at a price point higher than most brunches. “We didn’t want to do a prix-fixe brunch,” Levine said. “The quality is there and the creativity is there as well.” Sel’s most popular brunch entrees are

Chef Branden Levine’s Piri Piri Chicken and Waffles, $22, is a popular dish on Sel’s new brunch menu. (Chris Mortenson/Progress Staff Photographer)

the Piri Piri Chicken and Waffles, featuring two juicy, perfectly crisp pieces of chicken sitting atop a bed of waffles and slathered in spicy maple syrup; and the Sel Wagyu Burger, topped with candied applewood bacon, asiago cheese, apple-

wood smoked crispy onion rings, heirloom tomato, and roasted whiskey shallot aioli, with a side of truffle-parmesan fries. “It’s 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu,” said Levine, who was previously the ex-

ecutive chef at Cafe Monarch. “It has a higher fat content; it’s a lot more flavorful, and it cooks up really well – really juicy.” As for the chicken and waffles dish, Levine said he pieced together the recipe about eight years ago. “I was looking for a spicy marinade recipe, and I came across one, made a lot of adjustments over the years, and finally came up with my recipe, my version of a Piri Piri-style chicken,” Levine said. “I thought it’d be a perfect fit to add it to a waffle dish.” Piri Piri chicken is a spicy dish with both African and Portuguese roots, with the Piri Piri itself traditionally made with sweet pimento peppers, spicy chiles, garlic, onions, herbs, and a splash of lemon, vinegar, or whiskey. Levine’s take on Piri Piri chicken is so popular, he plans to eventually pursue a fast casual-style restaurant centered around it. Other items on the brunch menu in-

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Italian steakhouse Americano opening soon

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

he Americano, a new Italian steakhouse, will soon open at Chauncey Lane in northern Scottsdale off Scottsdale Road and just south of the Loop 101. The 7,000-square-foot contemporary Italian restaurant is owned by Pomo Restaurant Group – whose other restaurants include Pomo Pizzeria in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Gilbert; Mora Italian in Phoenix; Luna Gelateria in Scottsdale; and Meat the Ball in Scottsdale. Rimini, Italy, native Stefano Fabbri is the founder and chairman of Pomo Restaurant Group. Described as “modern in approach and Italian in spirit,” The Americano’s menu will feature fine steaks, certified

The Americano is slated to open in northern Scottsdale early this year. (Special to the Progress)

Italian purebred Piedmontese cattle, domestic Wagyu beef, house-made pasta, organic salads, Italian antipasti and

Mediterranean seafood, including a raw bar and caviar service. Leading the Americano’s kitchen is

Executive Chef Matthew Taylor, a Calgary, Alberta native who also serves at Mora Italian’s executive chef. “We are thrilled to introduce our carefully curated menu to guests,” Taylor said. “The Americano will bring the best of both worlds from Italy and America to provide some of the finest steaks, seafood and pasta Arizona has to offer.” The Americano’s general manager is Paride Guerra, who was previously director of food and beverage of Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington D.C. “The Americano will bring the best of Italian firepower cuisine with the finest American steaks,” said General Manager Paride Guerra in a prepared statement. Curated by Americano’s Head Sommelier Nicholas Padua, the restaurant’s

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clude duck confit, jumbo lump crab cake Benedict, Khao soi curry, low-country shrimp and grits, lemon ricotta-blueberry Dutch baby pancakes, and steak and poached eggs. Sel also offers a cold bar menu for brunch, including seasonal oysters on the half shell, black truffle deviled eggs, steak tartare, smoked salmon Caesar salad, and avocado toast. Prices may vary — from $16 for the deviled eggs to $35 for the steak and poached eggs dish. All the items on the brunch menu are inspired by his travels with this wife, May, who runs the front of the house as the restaurant’s manager. “When we close the restaurants, we try to get away, either in Mexico or Spain.

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extensive wine list is comprised of a mix of American and Italian labels — and a mix of both boutique and iconic wineries. Once open to the public, guests will be greeted by an open-kitchen concept with a wood-fired grill, an island bar

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We were in Thailand a few years ago,” Levine said. “Through these travels, I gained a lot more knowledge and creativity in my cuisine I developed throughout the years.” Sel also added $20 bottomless mimosas to the menu. Those opting for the bottomless mimosa deal, however, must purchase an entree.

And while the dinner menu changes every few weeks based on available seasonal ingredients; the brunch menu will remain the same. “It’s just a really fun and relaxing environment for our guests,” said Levine, who has appeared on The Food Network’s “Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell” in 2013 and “Beat Bobby Flay” in 2016 – during which he did, in fact, beat Bobby Flay.

or theme. “We want to offer guests a contemporary dining experience merging both Italian and American influences,” Guerra said. The Americano is looking to hire 60 to 80 team members in all positions, both front and back of the house. People can apply 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan.

6-8 at the Pomo Corporate Office, 5727 N. 7th St., #309, Phoenix.

Branden Levine is the chef and owner of Sel’s. (Chris Mortenson/ Progress Staff Photographer)

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recipe that caught my eye was the Spinach, Bacon and Mozzarella Salad with Warm Rice Vinaigrette Dressing. I love the idea of soaking the cooked rice in a sweet and sour combination of vinegar, oil and brown sugar eliminating the need for additional dressing for the salad. It can be made with either the Uncle Ben’s Original or Uncle Ben’s Instant Rice. I prefer the original. The rice mixture is delicious served warm over the spinach or cooled down. I added a pint of grape tomatoes to the recipe since they go so well with the mozzarella. This is a great salad for the start of a new year, and if you’ve never had rice in a green salad, it’s the one to try. By the way, here’s a bit of trivia about Uncle Ben. From 1971 to 1983, his face was removed from all packages. But in 2007, Uncle Ben’s image was back on the box and he was promoted to the chairman of the board by a new advertising campaign. Way to go, Uncle Ben!

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, will hold a public hearing on January 22, 2020, at 5:00 P.M in the City Hall Kiva, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona, for the purpose of hearing all persons who wish to comment on the following: 3-UP-2015#2 (Green Sky Patient Center of Scottsdale North, Inc.) Request by owner for a renewal of an existing Conditional Use Permit for a Medical Marijuana Use (dispensary) in a 2700+/- square foot facility located at 7320 E. Butherus Dr., Suite 100 with Industrial Park (I-1) zoning. Staff contact person is Bryan Cluff, 480-312-2258. Applicant contact person is Kurt D. Merschman, 480-999-7762. 6-ZN-2018#2 (Papago Plaza) Request by owner for approval of a Zoning District Map amendment from Planned Community District, Planned Regional Center (P-C PRC) to Planned Community District, Planned Regional Center, Planned Shared Development (P-C PRC PSD) allowing a parcel to be subdivided into three lots. Staff contact person is Greg Bloemberg, 480-312-4306. Applicant contact person is Jason Morris, 602-230-0600. 9-UP-2019 (Indian Bend Wash Municipal Use Master Site Plan) Request by City of Scottsdale for approval of a Municipal Use Master Site Plan (MUMSP) for future improvements to the Indian Bend Wash from McKellips Road to Thomas Road. Staff contact person is Greg Bloemberg, 480-312-4306. Applicant contact person is Jeremy Richter, 480-312-7869. A case file on the subject properties is on file at 7447 E. Indian School Road, Suite 105, where it may be viewed by any interested person. A COPY OF A FULL AGENDA, INCLUDING ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS IS AVAILABLE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE FOLLOWING City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard Online at: http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Boards/planning-commission ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. ALL NON-REMOTE SITE PUBLIC HEARINGS ARE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SCOTTSDALE CITY HALL, 3939 N. DRINKWATER BOULEVARD, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA. CHAIRMAN Attest Lorraine Castro Planning Specialist For additional information visit our web site at www.scottsdaleaz.gov PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY CONTACTING THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT (480-312-7620). REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE, OR AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW TIME TO ARRANGE ACCOMMODATION. FOR TTY USERS, THE ARIZONA RELAY SERVICE (1-800-367-8939) MAY CONTACT THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT (480-3127620). Published: Scottsdale Progress, Jan. 5, 2020 / 27118

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