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Residents’ ire grows over short-term rentals BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

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Looking for the best Airbnb in Old Town to throw the biggest summer rager of all time!!” That post appeared on the NextDoor social media website on Aug. 1 and was deleted a short time later. The premise of the post — visitors or locals using a short-term rental property in Scottsdale to throw a large party — concisely encompassed the main gripe many residents here have with platforms like Airbnb and VRBO as they have grown in popularity

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in recent years. The platforms allow visitors to rent homes, condos and other properties from private owners instead of using local hotels. Their popularity is especially booming in Scottsdale, where approximately 4,000 properties currently are being used as short-term rentals, according to city staff. It’s easy to see why. In April 2019, Realtor.com named Scottsdale number one on its list of “Top 10 Cities Where Vacation Rentals Make the Most Cash.” According to the list, the average daily rate for a short-term rental in Scottsdale was

$301— nearly $100 higher than Miami and $123 than Honolulu. The trend has left a number of residents upset, saying it is bringing loud parties, public drunkenness, drug use and littering into their neighborhoods. Scottsdale resident Linda Derringer said a short-term rental property near her mother’s house south of Papago Plaza has been a source of contestant aggravation. She said weekend parties cause noisy activity late at night and early in the morning. Derringer said a July 2018 incident stands

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fter debuting in Scottsdale last year, electric scooters continue to divide the community and pose a significant health risk to riders, according to data tracked by a local hospital. The city government has yet to make good on a commitment to revisit city ordinances regulating these vehicles that the City Council adopted in November 2018. The city’s ordinance, which also governed the rideshare bicycles that have all but disappeared since scooters came

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Paradise Valley man is facing federal charges for allegedly bilking investors out of millions using a payday loan scheme he ran from his Scottsdale businesses. David Harbour was indicted by a federal grand jury and currently faces 3 counts of wire fraud and 19 counts of money laundering in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. According to the indictment, Harbour and associates defrauded investors out of $2.9 million between 2010 and 2015 using 11 entities incorporated in Arizona, Montana, Wyoming, Delaware or Missouri, including Highpointe Capital Group LLC, Oak Tree Management LLC and DCR Hospital Investment LLC. Most of the entities mentioned in the indictment were run out of an office building at Pima Road and Thompson Peak Parkway in northern Scottsdale. According to the indictment, Harbour promised investors high returns over short periods of time if they invested in his operation, which was billed as a short-term loan provider for small businesses and start ups. However, Harbour allegedly failed to live up to the terms of those deals and, in some cases, operated a quasi-ponzi scheme by using one investor’s payments to pay another. “Harbour then used the investment funds for purposes other than what was promised to investor-victims, such as for personal living expenses to support his family’s lavish lifestyle… and in some instances used funds received from later investor-victims to make payments to earlier investorvictims,” according to the indictment. Federal prosecutors alleged that Harbour — who lives in a $2.7-million Paradise Valley home — used investor money to pay for golf memberships, mortgage payments and private jets; and to pay off millions of dollars in credit card debt. According to court filings, Harbour allegedly came up with the payday loan scheme while working with an organization called KQS Management in 2010. KSQ was eventually investigated by the FBI, IRS and Federal Trade Commission. KSQ owner Joel Tucker was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2018 on 15

A federal grand jury indicted David Harbour on charges that he used investor funds obtained through a fraudulent payday loan scheme to pay for personal expenses, including a $2.7-million Paradise Valley home. (Google Maps)

counts, including bankruptcy fraud and interstate transportation of stolen money. Following the demise of KSQ, Harbour began working with Green Circle, a consumer lender that was operated by the Wakpamni tribe. Harbour allegedly was to be the exclusive provider of capital to the outfit and was paid to bring in investors. “Harbour was to be paid $25,000 for every $1 Million invested, in addition to 80 percent of revenue,” according to a report from an IRS special agent. However, according to an SEC investigation into Harbour and Green Circle, he used much of the funds he raised to pay off debts and cover personal expenses, including purchasing homes in Idaho and Mexico. Harbour also allegedly used the money to pay for a lavish 40th birthday party for himself, which included a chartered plane for guests and a performance by the 1970s rock band The Eagles. According to the IRS investigation, Harbour raised money for his ventures from friends and business acquaintances, including the widow of a deceased friend.

The widow invested a $1 million from her husband’s life insurance policy with Harbour, who allegedly sent $600,000 to Green Circle and used the rest for personal expenses, including to pay off over $200,000 in credit card debt. According to court filings, one of Green Circle’s largest investors called its promissory note when it learned of the SEC investigation and the tribe ultimately turned Green Circle over to the investor. That development revealed a number of irregularities in Green Circle’s books, including that the entity was worth $2 million less than Harbour presented and that he had diverted funds for personal use, including paying a fine levied by the FTC. This is hardly Harbour’s first brush with law enforcement and financial regulatory agencies. The SEC investigation resulted in a $1.6-million judgment and sanctions against Harbour by the agency in 2018. Prior to that, Washington’s Department of Financial Institutions fined

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Harbour and one of his LLCs $5,000 and prohibited them from making loans to Washington residents. The current Arizona case is ongoing. On Aug. 8, Harbour was released on $1 million bail. Prosecutors asked a judge to deny Harbour bail or impose stiff restrictions on him if he is released, because they consider Harbour a flight risk and a risk to society. Harbour owns a home in Mexico and had made statements in the past suggesting he had deposited some funds in off-shore accounts, according to the indictment. Court filings also suggested that Harbour may be using others to hide his money. Harbour and his wife are allegedly subaccount holders on a credit card account with $6 million in charges. The real account holder is an individual identified as J.L.S., according to the IRS agent’s report. J.L.S. is also the legal owner of Harbour’s Paradise Valley home. Harbour told investigators that a friend owns the house and allows him to live in it rent free and that he is only

responsible for utilities. However, mortgage and escrow documents obtained by the IRS showed that entities run by Harbour paid some escrow and closing costs for the house and that his wife Abby Harbour also participated in the transaction. Harbour also told investigators that he currently works as a salesman for Savior Hospice & Palliative Care, which is also owned by J.L.S., according to the IRS investigation. According to Arizona Corporation Commission filings, Savior is owned by Jeffrey L. Smith. However, according to the IRS agent’s investigation, Harbour has told associates he was pursuing a health-care-related venture and that he owns the company. The court documents also alleged that hundreds of thousands of dollars were sent to accounts owned by Harbour’s mother. As a condition of his bail, Harbour had to give up his passport and is prohibited from leaving Maricopa County without court permission. Harbor is also prohibited from soliciting investment and may not open new �inancial accounts and is prohibited from making transactions over $1,000.

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McCain mural �ight sparks call for city rules BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

former Scottsdale councilman is pushing the city to institute a mural policy following a battle between a downtown property owner and artists over a mural depicting the late Sen. John McCain. Known as the Maverick Mural, the red, white and blue artwork would have depicted McCain’s face in the foreground and the Arizona �lag in the background. The larger image would have been made up of 30,000 small images of copper, cattle, citrus, cotton and climate. The mural, which was funded through Kickstarter, was a collaboration involving artist Aaron Bass, local property owner Lee Marvin and architecture �irm Chen + Suchart Studio. The mural was set to go on the wall of a building owned by Marvin on Marshall Way near 5th Avenue. Marvin’s building borders a parking lot owned by Dewey Schade, who opposed it. The mural remains partially-�inished on the wall and will likely be painted over in the coming months after Schade and former Councilman David Ortega successfully petitioned Council in January to review the Design Review Board’s original approval. Ortega, a long-time Scottsdale architect, con�irmed to the Progress that Schade paid him for representation before the city on the mural issue. Following multiple continuances, the mural team pulled its application from council at the end of June. Among other complaints, Ortega argued the artists would have to cross onto Schade’s property to complete the mural. Photos of artist Aaron Bass working on the mural appear to show him using a scissor lift to avoid stepping foot on Schade’s property. Ortega also complained that the colors did not match the character of the area and were not in line with the city’s guidelines for downtown. Bass said he is still considering multiple locations in Scottsdale for the mural but that the project could be moved to Phoenix. “But really there’s been a number of people in the City of Phoenix who have reached out and said we would love it here,” Bass said. “They’re really wanting to embrace it.” As it stands, the un�inished mural remains on the wall in downtown Scottsdale. Phoenix New Times reported that after

An artist’s rendering of the Maverick Mural that was scheduled to go up on Marshall Avenue before the artist pulled his application following opposition from a local business owner. (Photo courtesy of Rose+Moser+Allyn PR)

Bass pulled his application, Scottsdale City Planner Andrew Chi contacted Marvin and Bass asking them to repaint the wall back to its original color. Bass said that is not going to happen. “We did everything under the rules and guidelines set by the city of Scottsdale — I’ll just put it that way,” Bass said. “So, I think it’s on them to do anything if they would want it.” Until a resolution is found, the city could step in to get the wall repainted. Schade said the city verbally offered to bring in a city crew or third party to do the job. “We are exploring options,” said Randy Grant, Scottsdale’s executive director for Planning, Economic Development and Tourism. Given the contentious nature of this project, the city may be an intermediary in some capacity to resolve the un�inished mural. At this point, I’m not sure what that involvement will entail.” Schade said he would like to see a plan �irst before agreeing to allow painters to come on his property, but he would likely give permission. “I told (Randy Grant) I would cooperate in every way to facilitate this type of thing,” Schade said. “It seems like a win-win for everybody, because the wall will be returned to the original color.” Ortega is now pushing the city to implement mural-speci�ic guidelines rather

than having muralists advance through the standard city staff and design-review process. “(The) Maverick mural exposed Scottsdale’s need for a clear Mural Policy and staff guideline, without the drama,” Ortega said. Ortega suggested the new rules could regulate the size and location of murals. He would also like to see rules put in place about what paint and materials can be used to ensure durability. Addressing the Maverick Mural issue speci�ically, Ortega said the city should also look at the political nature of speci�ic murals and codify protections for private property owners that ban murals on walls with a zero-lot line. Schade thinks those rules could help avoid a repeat of the Maverick situation. “I think my case highlights why something has be done on this thing,” Schade said. “This should’ve never happened.” Bass said the existing design-review process is already fairly onerous and includes public outreach, a pre-application, fees and plan reviews by city staff and DRB. “They act like there’s nothing that’s in place. It’s actually a pretty big process to go through,” Bass said. Still, Bass said he is not opposed to the city taking a look at new mural guidelines if it could simplify the process — though he does not think that would be the case if

Ortega is driving the new guidelines. If the City of Scottsdale does consider new rules for muralists, artists should be a part of that conversation, Bass said. “I hope that if they do try to put forth some sort of code or something like this, that they do actually invite other muralists that have a lot of experience with this, because if it’s just David Ortega putting forth something, I don’t trust it,” Bass said. One thing both Bass and Ortega agreed on is that any process should include considerable public outreach. The Design Review Board will likely look into the issue this fall after Ortega asked Councilman Guy Phillips to look into his proposal. “I will be chairing the DRB in September and plan on asking the DRB to look into a mural guideline policy that they can bring to Council for approval,” Phillips said. It is unclear how much support mural guidelines would have with the larger council. Mayor Jim Lane does not see a need for a new mural policy. According to a statement provided by the mayor’s of�ice “if policy guidelines come forward to Council, (Lane would) be �ine with discussing the matter with an open mind, but at this time he doesn’t see the need for additional regulation and thinks the current staff review/DRB process is suf�icient.”

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Scottsdale Police Department issued 181 citations for violating the city’s scooter and bicycle ordinance between December 14, 2018 and July 29, 2019. (Special to the Progress)

ordinance. However, another business owner with a location on 5th Avenue complained in an email that the onus of enforcement is being put on residents and businesses to report infractions rather than the city or the companies themselves. Not all citations were related to rentable e-scooters as the ordinance also governs similar privately-owned devices and bicycles, though the majority were handed out to the companies. According to the city, 94 of the 114 citations, or 82 percent, handed out between December 13, 2018 and July 14, 2019 went to the private e-scooter companies with 20 citations going to individual riders. Lime Scooters was the biggest offender with 40 citations during that time. Lyft (30), Spin (12), Bird (10) and Jump (2) also had violations. All citations given to the e-scooter operators were for violations of the city’s parking code. One downtown business owner complained via email that scooters are “blocking sidewalks, knocked over, placed where they should not be, etc” and that increased monitoring and enforcement would be needed to make a dent in the issue. In February, Assistant City Manager Brent Stockwell told the Progress the city planned to revisit the ordinance at the end of the tourist high season that spring and could potentially rec-

ommend changes to the City Council. However, the tourists have come and gone and still city staff has not presented that report to the City Council. Stockwell said the city is waiting for data from outside sources and making sure its own internal information is up to date before bringing its report to the Council. “We will get it out this summer,” Stockwell said. Scottsdale’s current ordinance, which was applauded by representatives from Lime and Razor at the City Council meeting in November 2018, is less restrictive than other Valley cities. The city of Tempe adopted a licensing model in January in which operators have to pay nearly $8,000 per year and $1.06 per day per vehicle. The companies are also liable for a $100 relocation fee if city staff has to move bikes or scooters, according to public radio station KJZZ. The city of Phoenix recently announced it will launch a six-month pilot program that will allow up to 300 scooters per operator in the city. Operators will have to obtain a permit from the city, according to KJZZ. As the city grapples with how to regulate e-scooters, health care professionals at Honor Health have tracked injuries related to the devices. Between October 1, 2018 and July 15, 2019, HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center in downtown Scottsdale has received 50 trauma

patients with injuries related to electronic scooters and similar vehicles. Tina Sheppard, the hospital’s trauma program director, said trauma activations refer to injuries too severe to be treated in the emergency room. Sheppard said a medical student at the hospital has been reviewing data at area hospitals to determine the total number of emergency room visits and trauma patients related to scooter usage. That student found that there was 122 combined emergency room and trauma visits related to scooter usage since 2008 at HonorHealth’s Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Thompson Peak Medical Center and Shea Medical Center. Sheppard said that, though the data goes back to 2008, “I’m sure most of it has been since they have been here.” She said a majority of the incidents took place in and around downtown Scottsdale. Sheppard said the trauma patients varied in age from 17 to 57 years old, but “it’s more the 20 and 30 year olds.” The preliminary data also showed that alcohol played a factor in most injuries. Only 19 of the 50 patients Sheppard referenced tested negative for alcohol. It is already illegal in Scottsdale to drive an e-scooter while intoxicated. Injuries seen by the trauma unit at Scottsdale Osborn frequently include facial injuries, especially among female riders. Sheppard said the hospital has seen many female riders who require oral maxillofacial surgery. “We’re thinking it’s because they’re holding on and they’re trying to maintain control of the scooter when they lose control,” Sheppard said. “Their hands are staying on the handles and they’re going face first.” Sheppard said her hospital has also had one death related to an accident on an electric skateboard, which are tracked in the same category as escooters. The hospital is tracking all injuries on motorized devices where the rider was not wearing a helmet. The hospital also set up a booth at the Scottsdale Farmers Market to provide information to prospective riders, because most injuries occur downtown. To avoid injury, Sheppard said riders should not drink alcohol and drive, avoid riding doubles, avoid wearing flip flop sandals while riding “and of course, above all else, wear a helmet.”

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Local lawmaker wants sales tax holiday BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

aying it will help parents, a Scottsdale lawmaker is proposing a sales tax holiday of sorts every summer to give parents a break on school supplies. Republican Rep. Jay Lawrence said he hopes to save “a little bit of money for moms and dads’’ who have to buy items ahead of each school year. “Everything you use for school, crayons, pencils, papers, computers,’’ he said of his list of items that would be exempt from state and local taxes. “Everything that is a legitimate school supply.’’ Lawrence estimated the loss of state dollars for the two-week holiday at $5 million to $7 million, with the cap on tax-exempt sales limited to $100. That, however, does not include lost local revenues. With that $100 cap, the savings to an individual family in avoiding the state’s 5.6 percent sales tax would be $5.60 — and potentially more if lawmakers also bar cities from collecting their own taxes. It also presumes that only parents are taking advantage of the program: Nothing in his initial idea would preclude others, with or without children in school, from waiting for the holiday to buy a new computer or other of�ice supplies. And there is nothing to prohibit anyone from going store to store to get around the $100 limit. But Julie Er�le, who has been active in efforts to gain new funding for schools, said that, loopholes or not, the whole idea is bad, even if it could somehow be limited to parents with children. “If the Legislature funded education properly, parents and teachers likely wouldn’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on school supplies,’’ she said. Er�le said the priority should be to restore K-12 funding to where it was before the recession, accounting for in�lation and student growth. “I mean, you’re talking about pennies here,’’ she said. Lawrence said he is not looking to promote a wide-open chance for Arizonans to avoid taxes.

Scottsdale state Rep. Jay Lawrence thinks parents should get a sales tax holiday to buy school supplies. (Capitol Media Services)

It starts, he said, with that $100 limit. And, unlike some other states, it would not include clothing. Lawrence also said he sees no reason to provide a means test to the break, making it available only to those below a certain income, versus those who have the resources to buy not only the supplies but also to pay the taxes on them. The issue, he said, is practicality. “You’re not going to check the earnings of everyone who walks in to buy school supplies for their children,’’ Lawrence said. “You can’t do that.’’ Eric Kurland, a former Scottsdale teacher who ran against Lawrence last year as a democrat, said Lawrence’s proposal proves he is out of touch. “The major reason I am running is because Jay is so out of touch with education.

Parents want fully funded schools for the 180 days their kids are in there learning,” Kurland said. Kurland will run for a District 23 House seat again next year when Lawrence plans to run for re-election for the last time. “We have the largest class sizes in the nation and Jay is trying to save a couple of bucks on back to school shopping? He just doesn’t get it,” Kurland said. Lawrence said he recognizes concerns of people like Er�le who worry about having adequate state funding for schools. He said he also is crafting legislation to provide additional dollars — there is no speci�ic number yet in mind — to schools that can be used “only for the classroom.’’ Those dollars, Lawrence said, will have strings attached. “People don’t realize that the school

boards have the responsibility,’’ he said. While the state provides the dollars, “school boards determine where it’s going to go.’’ “I want to take some of that out of their purview so that they have no choice,’’ Lawrence said. “It must go to the classroom.’’ The idea of a tax holiday is not new. In 2006, for example, Sen. Dean Martin, R-Phoenix, proposed a one-week holiday from state sales taxes for the purchase of up to $1,000 of school supplies. But it failed to get out of the Senate amid bipartisan opposition even though then-Gov. Janet Napolitano, a Democrat, had called for such a plan in her State of the State speech. “If the point of a sales tax holiday is to help families, I think this would be much more effective through broad-based tax relief,’’ said Sen. Linda Gray, R-Glendale, in voting against the plan. “Government should not be in the business of choosing favored classes of preferred behaviors and rewarding a few with lower taxes.’’ And Sen. Bill Brotherton, D-Phoenix, complained that the holiday would provide little relief to people who don’t have the resources to buy all their supplies within the seven-day period when no taxes would apply. The idea also is not unique. According to The Tax Foundation 16 states have a sales tax holiday this year. Most of the no-tax dates are in the summer, though Alabama has a three-day holiday in February. But the organization suggests the idea may be falling out of favor. It says that Wisconsin, which tried the idea one time, opted not to continue the plan. And Louisiana suspended its own sales tax holiday program in 2018. And the Tax Foundation is no fan. An analysis it prepared of such programs concluded that these holidays do not promote economic growth or signi�icant increase in consumer purchases. “The evidence shows that they simply shift the timing of purchases,’’ its report states. “Some retailers raise prices during the holiday, reducing consumer savings.’’ –Progress Managing Editor Wayne Schutsky contributed to this report

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tered with trash and over�lowing trash bins �illed with refuse from parties. In response to issues with parties, the City of Scottsdale is considering a new zoning ordinance that would apply to all private property owners to discourage nuisance parties and illegal activity. The ordinance is expected to be considered by the City Council in September. Raun Keagy, Scottsdale’s planning and development area director, said the nuisance party issue predates the shortterm rental craze but that the majority of complaints the city receives today come from short-term rental properties. The new ordinance would allow the city to impose �ines of $250 to $1,500 if Scottsdale police respond to parties where nuisances or illegal activities occur, including minors drinking or possessing alcohol, drug use, public urination, indecent exposure, littering, blocking public thoroughfares, weapons violations or other felonies. The proposed ordinance doesn’t go far enough for some residents, though. “We need to just put a stop to these Airbnbs altogether,” said a resident who attended a public meeting. However, the city’s hands are tied when it comes to regulating the short-term rentals themselves. In 2017, the Arizona Legislature passed a law prohibiting cities or towns from banning short-term rentals or restricting those rentals simply based on the use category. Prior to passage of that law, the city of Scottsdale actually did have a short-term rental ban in place, a city staffer told the crowd at the public meeting. However, even that was not totally effective. “There was a whole website devoted to Scottsdale short-term rentals (at the

out because she documented the noise, which included people “getting in and out and slamming car doors every �ive minutes, booming stereos, laughing and screaming.” “I kept a notebook while I slept, and I woke up every �ive minutes from midnight to 2 a.m.,” Derringer said. “I called the Scottsdale police non-emergency line quite a few times.” Derringer recalled another incident in May when a drunken guest at the same nearby property mistakenly tried to enter her mother’s home. “I was getting ready to have morning coffee and heard what sounded like someone trying to open the door,” Derringer said. “I looked out the peephole and

“I was getting ready to have morning coffee and heard what sounded like someone trying to open the door. I looked out the peephole and the screen door was wide open and he is trying to get in. Some other neighbors saw him walking with bottle of vodka in neighborhood.”

According to a listing on Airbnb, this Scottsdale home near McDowell and Hayden Roads sleeps 16 people and has a large backyard for entertaining. (Airbnb)

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the screen door was wide open and he is trying to get in.” Derringer yelled through the locked door that he was at the wrong house to no avail. She then called Scottsdale Police, who responded quickly. “Some other neighbors saw him walking with bottle of vodka in neighbor-

Some residents have complained that trashcans are constantly overﬂowing into the street following weekend-long parties at short-term rentals in their neighborhoods. (Special to the Progress)

hood,” Derringer said. Over a dozen residents who attended a recent city meeting on a proposed nuisance party ordinance told similar

stories, including a man who said he witnessed renters using drugs on the roof of an adjacent home. Others complained of alley ways lit-

vestment more accessible to everyone with minimum investments as low as $1,000. “We launched neighborhood ventures about two years ago with the idea that we wanted to get more people involved in commercial real estate investing,” cofounder Jamison Manwaring said. Manwaring, a Scottsdale resident, said changes in federal law allowed the company to lower the barrier to entry for real estate investing. “Real estate historically has done very well from a wealth creation and wealth

preservation standpoint, but it’s normally just rich people,” Manwaring said. “So we said let’s use crowd funding to let in a lot of people and that’s why we launched.” The company, which had already raised over $1 million to purchase apartments in Tempe and Phoenix, recently turned its sites to Scottsdale. It raised $550,000 from 87 investors to purchase an eight-unit apartment complex in the Holiday Park neighborhood that was in rough shape. The company plans to use the com-

As industry grows, so do complaints BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

he popularity of Airbnb, VRBO and similar platforms in Scottsdale has not just been a boon for homeowners looking to make extra money; it has also spawned an industry in which real estate investors purchase homes and condos solely to use as short-term rentals. Neighborhood Ventures is a Phoenixbased company that uses the crowd funding model to make real estate in-

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plex as a full-time Airbnb. The company is in the process of renovating the property, including new landscaping and paint. It will also add new appliances, �looring and kitchens to the units. Manwaring said they are also improving safety by ensuring a partially-�illed in pool is �illed correctly and removing the pool deck. Beyond improving the property itself, Manwaring said the property gave

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time),” Mayor Jim Lane said. “There were over 2,000 properties involved in that and they had no accountability to us.” Lane also echoed Gov. Doug Ducey, a major supporter of the 2017 law, saying that allowing short-term rentals is a property rights issue. “Any private property that you own yourself, you have a right to rent it to whoever you want or to lend it to them… on a short term basis or otherwise,” Lane said. Even with the 2017 law in place, the city has some powers at its disposal. For instance, Scottsdale police will respond to noise complaints from residents emanating from parties at rentals and issue citations if violations occurred. Derringer said city code enforcement was also responsive to her complaints about the property near her mother’s home due to issues like overgrown weeds in the alley. Scottsdale also prohibits more than six adults from staying in a short-term rental at a time — a rule many residents think is violated regularly. A search of the Airbnb platform shows there are currently over 800 rental properties in Scottsdale advertising that they sleep at least seven adults. Keagy said it is dif�icult for the city to prosecute the six person rule because the burden of proof is high. “That’s a hard one for us to prove, because we go out and knock on the door or they can tell us whatever they want to tell us,” Keagy said. The state did hand back limited power to cities recently when the governor signed a bill sponsored by John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, who represents much of Scottsdale. Cities will now be able to require property owners operating short-term rentals to keep emergency contact information on �ile with the city.

Keagy said in the past just reaching property owners to notify them of complaints could be dif�icult, especially if properties were owned by out-of-state residents or owned through opaque corporations or LLCs. Keagy said the city is going to update its ordinance to include this power “so that there’s someone that can be gotten ahold of literally in real time.” The city could use that information to ensure property owners pay �ines if the new party ordinance is passed by the City Council. In response to a question at the public meetings, Keagy said the city could �ile a lawsuit or a lien on a property if �ines go unpaid and the total adds up to a large amount. The new state law also requires property owners operating rentals to have a state transaction privilege tax license. It is unlikely the state is going to hand back any more power to the cities in the near future. After signing Kavanagh’s bill, Gov. Doug Ducey wrote, “After solving this important enforcement challenge, I am hopeful that additional legislation regulating short-term rentals will not be needed.” Ducey also defended the 2017 law, writing that “In Arizona, we respect the right to do what we want with our property without undue government interference.” City leadership is split on whether or not more needs to be done. Lane, the Scottsdale mayor, is sympathetic to the governor’s point of view. However, City Councilwoman Solange Whitehead echoed comments from city staff, urging residents to contact their state representatives to advocate for changes to the state law if they are not happy with the city’s limited powers. “We need an uproar,” Whitehead said. “And the governor needs to understand that this is not pro-business, it is anticommunity.”

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locals a chance to invest in their community. “We have a lot of Scottsdale residents who have invested with us,” Manwaring said. “That’s the nice thing; you can invest in your own neighborhood.” Calling it the “democratization of capital," Manwaring said crowd funding allows local people to keep their investments local. “You control it; you decide what you invest in…So it’s not all handled in New York and Boston where we give the smart guys the money and we let them do it,” Manwaring said. “This is all local people, local investors and both founders are here.”

Holiday Park fears

Though the project will result in the renovation of a dilapidated property, some in the city are concerned about the prospect of a vacation rentals coming into Holiday Park — one of the last bastions of affordable housing in Scottsdale. Two bedroom apartments in Holiday Park can rent for around $1,000 per month, according to online listings. That is well below the citywide average of $1,336 for a 2-bedroom unit, according to Apartment List. Nancy Cantor is a longtime community activist and Scottsdale resident who lives near Holiday Park who has advocated on behalf of neighborhood’s residents in years past. She expressed concerns that dropping in eight short-term rentals could disrupt the community and displace residents. For Manwaring, the project is a return to the property’s original intended use. “If you go back to when Holiday Park started, it was actually more vacation rental type properties,” Manwaring said. Classi�ied ads in the Scottsdale Progress in 1958 and 1959 show that units in Holiday Park were heavily marketed to vacationers for weekly and monthly rentals, though some properties did offer six-month and one-year leases. Cantor agreed, saying the properties originally catered to seasonal visitors. However, according to Cantor, the neighborhood transitioned away from vacation homes over three decades ago and became affordable housing, primarily for those working in the service industries that were the backbone of Scottsdale’s tourism and leisure industry.

Neighborhood Ventures plans to renovate this Holiday Park apartment complex and use it as a shortterm rental property. (Photo by Wayne Schutsky)

These days, many of the Holiday Park properties still offer affordable rental options, though the neighborhood is in transition, Cantor said. Investors already purchased a handful of the properties, renovated them and increased rents. Four Holiday Park properties are required to remain affordable housing because they were purchased using federal funds designated for that purpose. However, the affordability period for those properties expires between 2023 and 2027, at which point the owners can increase rents or use them as shortterm rentals. Cantor hopes some of those properties will remain affordable. ”I hope that there will be some people with a conscience who understand the need,” Cantor said. Manwaring said he knows of at least one other property owner in the area who plans to turn their units into shortterm rentals as well. Cantor is skeptical of the model would bene�it the neighborhood. She puts much of the blame on the state government due to a 2017 law that prohibited cities and towns from regulating short-term rentals. “I haven’t seen anything more detrimental than what the legislature did to the cities and towns,” Cantor said “It’s tied their hands, and it punishes neighbors and the local residents.” Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane has largely supported property owner’s right to operate short-term rentals, saying he believes it is a “constitutional issue of being able to use your property as you’d like.” However, Lane acknowledged that

purchasing a residential rental property operate as a short-term rental full time falls in a gray area, though it likely does not violate any local or state law. “I think it is a gray area…It may be a something that has to be considered, but to this point in time we’re trying to handle it within the bounds as it’s been established legally,” Lane said.

One resident’s problem

Though the Neighborhood Ventures model may still be rare in the shortterm rental game, it is not uncommon for investors to purchase single-family homes to be used on sites like Airbnb. That means residents are regularly seeing these types of properties pop up in their backyard, especially in Scottsdale — which was ranked in the top 150 cities to buy a vacation rental property in the U.S. by Rented.com, which provides �inancial services to short-term rental investors. “I didn’t even know what an Airbnb was,” said Scottsdale resident Patty Badenoch, who only learned about the platform when the frame for a new 2-story home popped up on the property that borders her home near Scottsdale and Chaparral Roads. Though she was originally concerned about the height of the home, Badenoch is now concerned about its use because it could become a short-term rental. Maricopa County Assessor records show that the home is owned by STR Ventures LLC, a entity that develops vacation rental properties. STR Ventures currently has two other properties located in downtown Scottsdale that it plans to use as vacation rentals, accord-

ing to zoning applications on �ile with the city. According to the Arizona Corporation Commission, STR Ventures is co-owned by a local real estate agent who advertises vacation rentals on his website. Badenoch has long been a critic of the nearby Hotel Adeline due to loud pool parties that she said disturb the peace in her neighborhood. Now, she’s worried the same thing could happen at the house next door. Permits on �ile with the city show that STR Ventures is putting in a pool at the home. In an email to city staff about Hotel Adeline noise complaints, Badenoch wrote, “And now we’ve got these lovely AirB&Bs (sic) invasions with their frat drunk parties that will soon take over our neighborhoods.” Though those concerns still stand, it appears Badenoch did make headway on her other concern — the height of the home. Badenoch originally contacted the city because she was concerned the 30foot tall home was in violation of old height restrictions in her neighborhood, which is mostly made up of single-story homes, though she was unsure if those restrictions were still in effect. Either way, the city does not enforce neighborhood restrictions such as CC&Rs or HOA rules. “The City originally approved a new house at this location, which was 2 stories tall. Our zoning ordinance does not generally regulate “stories” in singlefamily zoning districts; only maximum height, of which there is a thirty (30) foot maximum for houses in this case,” Scottsdale City Planner Casey Steinke said. “Their original proposal met code and was approved for permitting.” Following Badenoch’s complaints, she received word from the city that the owners agreed to remove the second story. “It is my understanding that the proposal caused concern among some neighbors,” Steinke said. “The applicant then came in to revise the original proposal and removed the second story along with some other changes to the ground �loor. The proposed height has now been reduced to 17 feet.” Steinke could not con�irm whether the change was made due to resident concerns, and the real estate agent who co-owns the property did not respond to a request for comment. The real estate agent who co-owns the home did not respond to a request for comment.

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Parents campaign for genetic disorder test BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

orthern Scottsdale resident Samantha Lackey presses play on a video that she saved on her phone of her then 7-week-old daughter, Stella. Baby Stella is moving her arms and legs; her chest rises up and down as she breathes. It may look like nothing out of the ordinary for most, but for Lackey and her husband, Jeremy Lackey, this was a major milestone for Stella. Stella was diagnosed one month after she was born with spinal muscular atrophy Type 1, a progressive genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and muscles. The video was taken on July 6, just three days after she received Zolgensma, a gene replacement therapy drug approved by the FDA on May 24. Zolgensma, a one-time treatment that delivers the missing SMN1 gene intravenously, was approved six days after Stella was born, making her the first patient in Arizona treated with the gene-based therapy. “This new therapy has clearly demonstrated good efficacy with significant improvement in motor skills in a rapid fashion. This has paralleled the information from the clinical studies,” said Stella’s doctor, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Saunder M. Bernes. “She’s incredible,” Samantha said of Stella today. “Our home has turned into a do-it-yourself physical therapy.” Stella’s health may be improving, but Samantha and Jeremy are sharing their story this month — SMA Awareness Month — in hopes of educating future parents and stressing the importance of early testing. SMA Type 1 is the most common — and extremely severe — form of the disease, accounting for an estimated 50 to 70 percent of all cases of childhood-onset SMA, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bernes said eight to 10 children per

Jeremy and Samantha Lackey’s daughter, Stella, has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1. (Samantha Lackey/ Special to the Progress)

year in Arizona are expected to be born with the disorder. “SMA is a disease that robs people of strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat or breathe. It is the No. 1 genetic cause of death for infants,” said Kenneth Hobby, president of Cure SMA, an Illinois-based nonprofit dedicated to the treatment and cure of SMA.

Samantha swiped to another video of Stella recorded the day before her treatment. “She doesn’t move,” Samantha said, pointing at her daughter’s chest. “You can see how labored her breathing is. She breathes with her belly.” Zolgensma is the second drug approved by the FDA to treat SMA. Spinraza was approved just two years ago in

December 2016. “The ability now to treat this disorder with two drugs that now have been FDAapproved is the most profound change in treatment in childhood neuromuscular disease seen in my career,” Bernes said. In addition to the two approved drugs, 21 other programs are in development, including six in clinical trials. “While there’s great promise with these approvals, there’s also a pressing need for continued and growing investment,” Hobby said. “It will likely take a combination of therapies to achieve the greatest possible effect for people with all stages and types of SMA.” Continuing to participate in the research of the disorder is Phoenix Children’s Hospital, which was recently designated a Cure SMA Treatment Site and Registry. “We got lucky with the team of doctors we have,” Jeremy said. “We’re able to trust them.” Samantha partially credits the genetic prenatal screening she took when she was 13 weeks pregnant for Stella’s early diagnosis. “In this case, we were very lucky to know that yes, I was at least a carrier,” Samantha said. “If we hadn’t known, looking back on it, we could still at this point not have a diagnosis.” Although Samantha’s insurance was billed $16,000 for the screening, she encourages moms-to-be to get screened. “After the situation we’ve been through and what we’re going through now, I think being as prepared as possible for what could happen is important,” she said. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, about 68 percent of children with SMA type 1 die before their second birthday and 82 percent die before their fourth. Northern Scottsdale resident Brie Bartholomew’s daughter Quinn passed away in November 2017 when she was only 9 months old. “She was born at 3:51 p.m. and also died at 3:51 p.m.,” Bartholomew said.

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Quinn was diagnosed with SMA Type 1 during her four-month wellness check and began taking Spinraza at 5 months. “We noticed improvements immediately following each dose; she seemed to have more energy, more life,” Bartholomew said. “Unfortunately, Spinraza does not rewind regression, (it) only prevents additional loss of motor neurons and the ‘disease’ had already progressed too far.” Following Quinn’s passing, Bartholomew founded the nonprofit beCAUSE of Q in October 2018. “I knew I needed to do everything in my power to ensure other parents did not have to endure losing a child to a genetic condition,” she said. “Awareness and advocacy has been our biggest contribution to date, but after our gala, we are launching the Genetic Funding Assistance Program.” An estimated 150 guests attended this year’s gala Aug. 17 and 100 percent of proceeds went to the Genetic Funding Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to those who are not able to afford — or whose insurance does not cover — genetic testing. “We hope people realize the impor-

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Stella's care is overseen by Dr. Saunder M. Bernesm pediatric neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's Hospital. (File photo)

tance that genetic testing plays in early intervention, which could be the difference in life and death,” Bartholomew said. Also a supporter of genetic testing, Samantha and Jeremy are advocating for SMA to be added to the newborn screening panel in Arizona. Currently, Arizona screens for 31 core disorders, including hearing loss and critical congenital heart defects from

the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to Hobby, in Arizona, any recommendation for a test to be added to the panel must be accompanied with a cost-benefit analysis. In addition, all new conditions must first be recommended by the advisory committee to the Public Health Director. “The advisory committee has voted to begin a study on SMA,” Hobby said. “Cure SMA continues to engage with state lawmakers and state public labs to encourage action and advocate for SMA to be included on the newborn screening panel in Arizona.” Bernes added: “I would ask that all individuals contact their state representatives to urge them to include this addition to the newborn screen in the budget.” During SMA Awareness Month, Hobby said the organization’s goal is to educate the general public about SMA and its community — the same community that has helped and supported Jeremy and Samantha throughout their journey with Stella. “At diagnosis, we reached out to a ton of families that had or have a child with

SMA,” Jeremy said. “We lean on them, and we hope that we’ll have future parents be able to lean on us in the same kind of way.” Phoenix resident Ashley Pantier said connecting with moms also helped her tremendously when her son, Christopher, was diagnosed with SMA Type 2 on Jan. 2. Christopher received his first dose of Spinraza the next month. “It helps to have someone going through the same thing and who truly understands the disease as much as I do,” Pantier said. Cure SMA is partnering with Chipotle on Aug. 24 for a Dine to Donate fundraiser, where guests can bring a flyer into Chipotle and Cure SMA will receive 33 percent of the revenue from that sale. In addition, those interested in supporting Jeremy and Samantha can visit their GoFundMe, gofundme.com/ stronglikestella, which has raised nearly $11,000 of its $50,000 goal. Donations received will go toward Stella’s current and future medical expenses, as well as preparing for her life with SMA. To follow Stella’s journey, visit @ stronglikestella on Instagram.

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Local student’s Borneo trip eye-opening

Researchers have projected that the orangutan may comore than 8,500 miles away from pletely vanish from Scottsdale is Borneo, the thirdthe wild within two largest island in the world lodecades. cated in the southwestern part of the Fochtman recalled Pacific Ocean. one moment in parCovering an area of roughly 287,000 ticular that left her in square miles, the island is rich with wildtears. life, rainforests and indigenous culture. At Kinabatangan “It is also a place dealing with some of Wildlife Sanctuary, a the most important conservation issues wild orangutan mothfacing the environment and wildlife, such er moved through the as habitat loss due to deforestation, poacharea with her young. ing and the illegal pet trade,” said southern “It was a moment Scottsdale resident Elizabeth Fochtman. that brought tears to Fochtman is a master’s student in the everyone present’s Global Field Program from Miami Univereyes to witness the sity’s Project Dragonfly. reason we were all She visited Borneo from July 19 through there,” she said. “The Aug. 5 as part of the Project Dragonfly’s endangered wildlife Earth Expeditions graduate course. only found in this According to Fochtman, “the GFP through area of the world Project Dragonfly is a unique program that could become exallows its students to not only learn about tinct in our lifetime if conservation biology in a classroom setting humans don’t find a with other individuals as passionate about way to co-exist with Southern Scottsdale resident Elizabeth Fochtman, a master’s student in the Global Field Program from Miami University’s Project Dragonfly, visited the contributing to local and global conservanature.” island of Borneo from July 19 through Aug. 5. Here she’s seen planting trees tion efforts as themselves, but also in the Previously, Focht- with the reforestation team from HUTAN, a non-governmental organization. field learning first-hand from leading orman visited Belize (Elizabeth Fochtman/Special to the Progress) ganizations in conservation as well as local and Kenya as part of community members.” two other Earth Expeditions. ford, Ohio, all of Project Dragonfly’s GFP She also completed classes are conducted online with the an internship at the Be- exception of the yearly earth expedilize Zoo. tions, Fochtman said. “I was both nervous “Students can also participate in the and excited to go some- Advanced Inquiry Program that has where I would never classes taking place at partnering zoos have traveled on my around the country, instead of going on own outside of this pro- Earth Expeditions,” she said. gram,” she said of BorFochtman has volunteered at the neo. “It really makes Phoenix Zoo for three years as a keeper you realize how big the assistant and hopes to work as a zooworld is and how much keeper upon graduation. there is to see.” “[I want] to inspire my local communiProject Dragonfly’s ty to care for the natural world through Earth Expeditions the education and conservation work graduate courses have we do at the zoo,” she said. “I would love engaged more than to continue to travel after graduation 2,300 people in first- volunteering with conservation orgahand educational and nizations through grants offered by the scientific research at zoo and the American Association of critical conservation Zookeepers.” field sites in Africa, Fochtman graduates in December Australia, Asia and the with a master’s in biology. Americas. “This trip was an amazing, once-in-aAlthough Dragonfly lifetime experience with a great group is located in the de- of people that would not have been Evening Entertainment Group (EEG) presented Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona with a check for $28,500 at Bottled partment of biology brought together without the help of Blonde in Scottsdale. The money was raised during EEG’s annual Golf Tournament held in May. Over the past five years, at Miami University, a Project Dragonfly,” Fochtman said. EEG has donated more than $100,000 to local nonprofits through the tournament. (Evening Entertainment Group/Special to the Progress) state university in OxInformation: earthexpeditions.org BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

While abroad, Fochtman studied Borneo’s primates, including the orangutan, and helped develop new ways to engage communities worldwide in primate conservation. “Borneo is an area of the world with unique biodiversity that cannot be seen anywhere else,” she said. “I wanted to see these things first-hand and see the kind of innovative work being done by organizations.” As part of the course, students visited Danau Girang Field Centre, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, among other sites. They joined researchers from non-governmental organization Hutan and Danau Girang Field Centre and villagers of the Kinabatangan region to develop new ways to engage communities worldwide in saving orangutans and other wildlife. “I also went to Selingan [Turtle] Island to witness the amazing conservation work being done for green and hawksbill sea turtles,” Fochtman said. Borneo is home to 10 primate species, including gibbons, proboscis monkeys and more. But it’s the orangutan, which occurs naturally on only two islands in the world — Borneo and Sumatra — that’s of the greatest conservation concern.

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Days AUGUST

Sunday

18 Educator Appreciation

The Barnes and Noble at 10500 N. 90th St. is offering special discounts to Pre-k through grade 12 educators. Starting at 10 a.m., teachers can enjoy 25 percent off most books, toys, games and more in store and online. Information: 480-391-0048.

Monday

19 New Faces AA meeting

Find recovery from alcohol addiction alongside this support group at 7:45 a.m. at North Scottsdale Fellowship Club, 10427 N. Scottsdale Road Club membership is not required to attend meetings.

Breakfast Babies

Parents and their babies can enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast 9 a.m. Mondays at Brunch Café, 15507 N. Scottsdale Road. Families will meet in the large, private dining room and will receive complimentary coffee and a chocolate-covered strawberry with the purchase of any meal. Grandparents are also welcome to join in on the dining, socializing and read-aloud story time. Information: 480398-7174.

Tail waggin’ tales

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

Tuesday

20 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.

Rhythm and relaxation

Group drumming empowers people to more effectively express themselves while enabling them to move beyond their perceived limitations. Bring a drum or borrow one from the instructor. Join a class from 6 to 7 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-3146660.

Books can…

This unique literacy program uses popular picture books, rhymes and songs to teach children to 5 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Scottsdale Family Resource Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road Information: 480-3120038.

YouTube video marketing

Learn how to set up a YouTube channel the right way for success from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Wednesday

21 Speedy bridge

Join others in a fast round of bridge at 10:30 a.m. at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. Registration is required. Information: 480312-5810.

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Lunchtime conversations

Discuss breast cancer topics with Dr. Kukunoor over lunch from noon to 1 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove, Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Open cards and games

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

Books 2 boogie

Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to participate in music, movement and song from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. 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 St. Information: 480312-7323.

I Love Marketing

Network with fellow entrepreneurs and find helpful marketing tips designed to promote business from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Thursday

22 ESL classes

All conversation levels are encouraged to practice the English language from 1 to 2 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Free. Information: 480-3127323.

Tai Chi

Everyone is welcome to join a class that focuses on gentle and controlled movements that center the mind, body and spirit for

‘The Talk’

Friday

Knitters gather LDV Winery and Paint and Crete are partnering to host an Gather with other knitters to art and wine event from 6:30 work on individual projects, to 8:30 p.m. at LDV Winery share advice and talk with othTasting Room, 7134 E. Stetson ers from 1 to 3 p.m. at ScottsDr. Participants will receive all dale Civic Center Library, 3839 supplies and a canvas for their N. Drinkwater Blvd. Informaacrylic masterpiece tutorial by tion: 480-312-7323. Paint and Create experts while Advanced beginner enjoying their favorite LDV bridge drinks. Cost is $50. Information: Join others in playing a fun 480-664-4822. game of bridge from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa. LiBar summer social The Scottsdale Bar Association brary, 7377 E. Silverstone Dr. will host its annual summer Information: 480-312-7323. social beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Chair yoga Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 7600 Gainey Club Dr. where Mr. Lance Achieve liberation through Davidson will receive the 2019 physical postures, breath practice, meditation and philosophiAward of Excellence. cal study. Join a class to better Introductory English physical health from 1 to 2 p.m. This class is designed for stu- at Ironwood Cancer and Redents with no prior experience search Centers, 8880 E. Desert in English and takes place from Cove Ave. Information: 4809:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Scottsdale 314-6660. Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: NowGen Shabbat Hop Jewish young adults are invited 480-312-7323. to experience “Judaism with a smile” through fellowship and ESL class All conversation levels are en- celebrating Shabbat together couraged to practice the Eng- from 6:45 to 10 p.m. at Chabad lish language with experienced of Paradise Valley. 5402 E. Linteachers and other students coln Dr., Paradise Valley. Regisfrom 9:30 to noon at Scottsdale ter by Aug. 22 at jewishphoenix. Civic Center Library, 3839 N. org/shabbathop. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: Memory Cafe 480-312-7323. Join Memory Cafe for a mindBusiness Networking fulness session designed for community members with 101 Learn and master business net- Alzheimer’s or dementia and working skills in an interactive their caregivers. The group workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at meets from 1 to 3 p.m. at ScottScottsdale Civic Center Library, sdale Civic Center Library, 3839 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Infor- N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323. mation: 480-312-7323. Advertising/marketing tips

Saturday

Learn how to stop wasting money “boosting” and running social media ads and discover better goals and methods for advertisements from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Etiquette classes for kids Scottsdale Civic Center Library, (6–8) 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Infor- Registered students will mation: 480-312-7323. practice self-introduction,

handshaking, eye contact, smiling, apologizing, phone skills, table manners and Join fellow Atwood fans for a more from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdiscussion on the book and TV day mornings through Sept. series, “The Handmaid’s Tale” 14 at St. Bernard of Clairvaux at 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, Church, 10755 N. 124th St. 10500 N. 90th St. Information Attendance is $250. Information: 480-510-6346. 480-391-0048.

Escaping Gilead discussion

Hospice of the Valley’s community engagement director Lin Sue Cooney will give a presentation designed to connect women to live their best life and inspire them to be confident and fearless from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Clayton House, 3719 N. 75th St. Tickets start at $45 and include a mimosa bar, food, entertainment and prizes. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Valley. To register, visit eventbrite.com and search for “She Shed Events.”

Family storytime

Children up to 5 and their caregivers can listen to stories and music and participate in rhyming activities from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Sunday

25 Story stop (Ages 0-5)

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

Monday

26 Business Energizer

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

Homework help

Club J staff maintain a quiet environment and help students grades K through fourth grade finish their homework after school at 4 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Register at vosjcc.org.

Film series: ‘Spare Parts’

Enjoy the film inspired by a true story, “Spare Parts,” from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

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Paint company gives Swift Foundation a facelift for summer, Swift looks forward to keeping the fun going into the school year through our diverse ofhe walls of Swift Youth fering of out-of-school programs for Scottsdale Foundation are a fitthe youth we serve,” Evans said. ting visual representaApproximately 600 kids ages 8 tion of the nonprofit organizato 11 and 125 college-bound teens tion: vibrant, bold and full of life. participate in Swift’s programs each But this wasn’t the case as of a few year — programs that range from days ago. positive, mentor-based after-school On Aug. 12, Scottsdale Fresh Coat programs to teen leadership develPainter employees dedicated their time opment programs. to paint the walls, giving the nonprofit orWhat’s unique about Swift is its ganization a much-needed face-lift since peer-to-peer model. moving into the new office space in the For example, approximately 125 Airpark just over one year ago. teens serve as volunteer counselors “The new space fit our needs a lot better at Camp Swift each year. than before, but all the walls were white,” “So, it’s older teens that go said Swift Youth Foundation Assistant through instruction on how to Director Michael Evans. “The white walls mentor and end up mentoring did not give the fun, energetic and kidyounger teens,” Gorman said. “The friendly atmosphere we desired.” goal is that the younger teens As part of Fresh Coat Painter’s Fresh eventually move into the mentor Coat Cares program, owner Michael Gorroles, and it just keeps developing man and a handful of his employees gave Fresh Coat Painters owner Michael Gorman and his crew painted the Swift Youth Foundation headquar- that way.” Swift Youth Foundation a fresh look — ters free of charge as part of the Fresh Coat Cares program. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) “We see peer mentorship befree of charge. tween youth and teens as the esGorman estimates the project would “We are so excited to be able to add ence called Camp Swift. sential element that enables the have cost the nonprofit $3,500 to $4,000. some color to our work space and really Camp Swift was founded by Jewish success of our participants now and in “We do things the right way, and that’s make the space our own. We work with teens as a social action project of the the future,” Evans said. our tagline: Painting done right. And to kids and love to have fun, so adding our Southwest chapter of the North AmeriFresh Coat Painter is relatively new to me, part of that is giving back to the com- fun brand colors to the walls was a no- can Federation of Temple Youth — then the Scottsdale area; it opened last year. munity. The community’s been good to brainer,” Evans said. called SWFTY and now called NFTY SW. There are, however, 130 Fresh Coat us, and so we want to reflect that back,” Evans added that the new paint “signiThe teens wanted to share the gift of a Painters locations nationally. Gorman said. fies making the office their own.” camp experience with kids who would Gorman said he’d like to provide paint Sherwin-Williams donated the paint “Before it was a workspace that anyone otherwise never be able to afford it. services to an organization in need annuand materials for the project. could work in, but now it is Swift’s space. The Camp Swift program initially in- ally via Fresh Coat Cares. “They’re our partners in this,” Gorman The office now screams Swift, and that’s cluded one annual four-night, five-day “There are a lot of painting companies said. “A Sherwin-Williams color consultant the way we like it,” he said. overnight camp session each summer, but out there, but we’d like to be just a little came in and helped match up their colors.” Swift Youth Foundation was founded the program expanded 10 years ago to in- bit different. We want to be a partner in Fresh Coat Painter Scottsdale intention- in 1980 and, for nearly 40 years, has pro- clude year-round after-school programs the community,” he said. ally chose colors — blues and greens — vided economically disadvantaged youth and summer day camps. Information: swiftyouth.org, freshthat reflect the nonprofit’s brand. with a residential summer camp experi“As our Camp Swift program wraps up coatpainters.com BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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he animals at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in northern Scottsdale need some helping human hands. Center officials said they urgently need dry dog and cat food for rescued and rehabilitating animals at its the nonprofit’s refuge after an unidentified supplier quit making donations. “Along with fresh food, our bears, foxes, coyotes, skunks, raccoons and

Rescue wildlife like this critter like dry dog and cat food. (Southwest Wldlife Conservation Center)

coatis also enjoy dry pet food,” said SWCC founder and Executive Director Linda Searles. Southwest Wildlife is currently rehabilitating and taking care of 310 rescued animals. The Scottsdale animal refuge has listed preferred, quality dry food brands on a wish list on its website and an Amazon wish list. “Our mission is to ‘save our wildlife, one life at a time.’ We can only accomplish this and help our native wild animals through generous donations,”

Searles said. Southwest Wildlife could also use equipment and other donations, including cargo containers to store food and other items as well as a forklift. The nonprofit wildlife refuge, near 156th Street and Rio Verde Drive in Scottsdale, rescues and rehabilitates dozens of native wild animals that are usually released back into the wild whenever possible. To find out how to help: southwestwildlife.org.

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2 complexes join Valley-wide pet drive BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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hroughout all of June, Scottsdale two southern Scottsdale apartment communities joined 23 others throughout the Valley to collect over $3,000 worth of donations for HALO Animal Rescue in Phoenix. “We filled up the entire HALO van with donations,” said Kristina Rauscher, spokeswoman for P.B. Bell, a southern Scottsdale-based multifamily development, management and acquisition company that owns the apartment communities and hosted the pet drive. The two apartment communities in Scottsdale included Miramonte on McDonald Drive and Hayden Road and Morningside at Scottsdale Ranch at Shea Boulevard and Via Linda. Donations included dog and cat food, crates, treats, toys, pet beds, gift cards and other items that were on HALO’s wish list. P.B. Bell has a designated Culture Club that plans activities and events HALO Animal Rescue employees pose with the truck’s-worth of donations collected by P.B. Bell, a Scottsdale-based multifamily development, management throughout the year for the corporate and acquisition company. (P.B. Bell/Special to the Progress) and on-site teams. Denmark said the donated toys will “Our CEO, Chapin Bell, instills in help volunteers and staff socialize us that in our business it is not about with the pets. the buildings; it is about the people,” “The treats help us teach them new Rauscher said. “It is important that we tricks. Beds, towels and blankets get holes or ripped up over time so it’s re“Since it was a first-time ally nice to replace them with new ones. Same with the carriers they donated — event, we really didn’t we go through so many everyday items know what to expect. like these, it’s great when the community gives back,” Denmark said. Our communities got Currently, HALO has about 100 dogs creative and created unique and cats total available for adoption, donation bins to help and for International Dog Day, which takes place on Aug. 26, the shelter will promote the drive at their promote all available dogs on social locations.” media. Further, HALO is celebrating Helping Animals Live On for 25 years this year, give back to those in our local commuand they have been sponsored by Punities.” rina for the last 10 years. This particular pet drive was a first“We are proud to say we have helped time event for the Culture Club. “This donation drive was a great op- For the ﬁrst time, P.B. Bell hosted a pet drive, collecting over $3,000 worth of pet donations for HALO over 70,000 pets during this time, and we couldn’t do it without the support portunity to get our entire company to Animal Rescue. (P.B. Bell/Special to the Progress) of the community, like P.B. Bell has come together along with our residents to really make a difference in our local really didn’t know what to expect,” she Bell was hosting this drive specifically done,” Denmark said. Rauscher said they hope to make this said. “Our communities got creative for the shelter. community,” Rauscher said. “We were in need of certain items as pet donation drive an annual event for Rauscher said the P.B. Bell team was and created unique donation bins to overwhelmed by the generosity of both help promote the drive at their loca- we were low, so this was very benefi- P.B. Bell. Information: pbbell.com, halorescue. tions.” cial,” said Erin Denmark, HALO Animal employees and residents. org HALO was thrilled to find out P.B. Rescue outreach manager. “Since it was a first-time event, we

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Self-pours on tap at incoming Blast & Brew BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

elf-pour taps aren’t a new concept in the Valley — zpizza Tap Room began offering a selection of 16 craft beers and ciders and four types of wine on tap in 2015. But Blast & Brew, the California-based fast-casual restaurant, will offer even more self-pour options for future patrons once it opens. Tentatively slated to open Sept. 10, Blast & Brew at the Scottsdale 101 shopping center at Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard will be its �irst Arizona location, joining �ive others in California. “We felt that Scottsdale 101 had great visibility … and there are a lot of singlefamily homes and condos going up and down Scottsdale Road right off the 101 and Mayo Boulevard,” co-owner Parish Patel said. We felt that the growth was there and the demographics that we’re looking for hit the spot.” Blast & Brew joins a number of new restaurants and lifestyle YAM Properties tenants opening at the strip mall. They include Camp Bow Wow, a dog day care and boarding facility; EōS Fitness, a popular Arizona gym; Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers; Hot N Juicy Craw�ish; and the Japanese restaurant, Vanilla Fish. They are slated to open beginning this fall and through 2020. “YAM Properties is excited to have a diverse group of new tenants moving into Scottsdale 101,” said Dan Dahl, director of real estate for YAM Properties. “Our hope is for this center to continue to provide a unique tenant mix that encompasses quality restaurants and a variety of entertainment and shopping selections.” At Blast & Brew, customers can choose from more than 30 local and regional craft beers, wines and ciders. The self-pour taps work like this: Diners are given a pre-paid RFID card, they place the card on the reader of the beer, wine or cider they choose, and they then pour as much — or as little — as they want into their glass.

This fall, patrons can pour their own craft beers, wines and ciders on tap at Blast & Brew, located at the Scottsdale 101 shopping center in northern Scottsdale. (Blast & Brew/Special to the Progress)

According to Mike Reynolds, chief development of�ice of Blast & Brew’s parent company, Milano Restaurants International, the Phoenix area is an ideal market for the Blast & Brew concept. “Phoenix is primed for development because the area is saturated with build-your-own pizza concepts, and Blast & Brew will offer something completely This fall, patrons can pour their own craft beers, wines and ciders on tap at Blast & Brew, located at the Scottsdale 101 shopping center in northern different,” he said. The brand began Scottsdale. (Blast & Brew/Special to the Progress) franchising in 2016 and Blast & Brew’s “Beer Geniuses” will be is currently focusing on available, as well, to guide guests through growth in the Southwest part of the U.S. the beer offerings and help them choose “We’re taking on the space by offering the best selection to pair with their meal. guests a 100 percent customizable expe“The uniqueness of the brand comes rience from the craft beer they pour to the from the self-pour beer and wine and ci- custom pizzas, specialty sandwiches, salders. California has adopted to this quite ads as well as the social experience they a bit, [but] we would probably be one of create,” Reynolds said in a press release the few that are actually putting this tech- in 2017. nology in the restaurant in the Valley,” More than 80 percent of Blast & Brew’s Patel said. self-pour beer will be local, including

breweries like SanTan Brewing and Huss Brewing Company. “We are looking into a couple of other [breweries] from northern Arizona,” Patel added. The other 20 percent will include more nationally recognized craft beer brands, like California-based Lagunitas Brewing Company. In addition to an extensive craft beer, cider, wine and craft cocktails menu, Blast & Brew also offers a variety of artisanal appetizers, sandwiches, salads and pizzas. “Our tagline for the brand is ‘Craft your food, craft your beer and craft your experience.’ So, you can come in and pick and choose your toppings for the pizza and actually craft your own sliders or salads or wraps. There are a lot of options on the menu for [patrons] to create their own thing,” Patel said. According to Patel, all menu items are prepared from scratch, and Blast & Brew uses a brick oven to bake the pizza. “One of the biggest reasons we got involved in Blast & Brew is they’ve been making pizza for the last 50 to 60 years,” he said. Guests can choose from more than 40 locally-sourced and regionally-tailored ingredients and house-made sauces before their custom ’za is �ired to perfection at 825 degrees. “[The pizza is] a superior product. It tasted amazing,” Patel said of the �irst time he tried Blast & Brew’s pizza. “It was way better than what we had at any other fast casual pizza places that we have seen pop up in the past �ive years.” Blast & Brew’s menu will have a few custom, Arizona-inspired items on it, as well, including pizza and chili. “We are adding some local touches,” Parish said. “We’re adding some ingredients and things that kind of relate to Arizona — jalapeños, guacamole, things like that. We have not �inalized ingredients.” Following the opening of the Scottsdale location, Patel said they’d like to open up Blast & Brew locations in Tempe and the Chandler/Gilbert area. Information: blastandbrew.com

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SUSD override offers a chance to do better NOW BY JULIE CIENIAWSKI Progress Guest Writer

s a career educator I fully understand the importance of our district public schools. The impact they have one our community is endless. The intent of these institutions is to provide a diverse education for all students. It is on these school grounds that the students gain a varied perspective of the world, are provided unique and challenging learning opportunities creating paths towards personal success, career interests, vocations and a place to learn to respect diversity. It is through these foundations that families are given the opportunity to become a part of the school community, building a stronger foundation of care and concern for others within the neigh-

borhoods of our city. A mere year ago, our school staff, students and community members took the importance of our schools to the streets. Our Red for Ed actions uni�ied the public interest in better care for our public schools and those who are served daily by dedicated school employees. We will continue to place the interests of our students and our school communities as a top priority in our state until we create a new, viable, sustainable and equitable funding source for our public schools. Our Red for Ed initiatives and goals still hold true today. We have made very subtle progress as a state and will continue to promote these necessary interests until our students are placed �irst on the state funding priority list. We need to surpass the decades old funding levels and step up to the current needs of our state schools.

We can and must do better — now. Until our elected state representatives choose to replicate our interests for fully funded schools and create a more just system of �inancing our schools, we will continue to have a sorely underfunded and inequitable system of �inancing and accountability; for-pro�it public charter schools; expect parent organizations to raise funds for school necessities; witness neglect of our facilities; and see legislative actions which promote a privatized education system with greed driving that school bus. I do not believe in “pro�itizing” education on the backs of our children, their families, our school staff or our communities. I value local control and presently we do have the opportunity to create our own safety net, to protect our local schools from the intentional undermining of our public-school system. We have the opportunity to ensure the students and families of Scottsdale con-

tinue to receive top-notch educational opportunities as wonderfully diverse as our students and families within our city. It’s as easy as casting a vote. This upcoming election you will be asked to continue to support our district public schools by voting “yes” on the continuation of the funding override. I believe in the beauty of our public schools as the great equalizer in our society. I believe all students and families have the right to great and diverse learning experiences in our neighborhood schools. I believe our Scottsdale Uni�ied Schools should be fully supported by all citizens, our city leaders, business owners and civic organizations. Great district public schools lead to great communities. Join me and vote “yes” on the upcoming SUSD Override. –Julie Cieniawski is an educator, school advocate and former president of the Scottsdale Education Association.

Museum Square part of growing commercialism

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am in complete agreement with Laurie Coe on her Opinion piece in the recent edition of the Scottsdale Progress. For a multitude of reasons, well explained by Ms. Coe, Museum Square is a terrible idea, it will change the complexion of downtown Scottsdale and the Arts District forever, and seemingly is not supported by the local citizenry, and that is shameful. We go back to “of, by and for the people,” and seemingly this project is just not that. The city council must listen to the folks, not the money! Countless are the folks who live in Central and North Scottsdale who do not come south of Camelback, because of what it has become, and what it is becoming. Some view south of Camelback as a different city, a different world.

I disagree with one of Ms. Coe’s wellmade points — that being “To the north, we support open space and the preserve.” The latter part of her statement is accurate, not the former. North Hayden Road has now started its march to becoming the next North Scottsdale Road Corridor with all of its commercialism, new large housing complexes and traffic. With construction now underway by Mark Taylor for hundreds of new apartment units, and just north of that earth now being moved for construction to begin on the Nationwide Insurance humongous project, we are now down to one lane of traffic each way on North Hayden Road at the 101. The locals are becoming anxious at what is about to happen in our neighborhood upon completion of these two projects. The former project already had its zoning and plans approved, but the latter, was given “the house” last year by

But the 2020 election is not too far off, and we must hold ever candidate accountable, we must demand to hear what each candidate has to say about his/her attitude about future development and construction. our City Council. Millions of dollars were given away to the developer for infrastructure which the city will never see back, density was granted far above and beyond normal, and we locals will be forced to deal with a significant amount of stress on infrastructure, and the concomitant new traffic issues. Bah Humbug! The bottom line is that we, the citizens — the voters can make a differ-

ence for the future. The terrible decisions of this and the past City Councils are in the rear-view mirror, and we are stuck with their decisions and giveaways. But the 2020 election is not too far off, and we must hold every candidate accountable, we must demand to hear what each candidate has to say about his/her attitude about future development and construction. We must hear from them how they voted in the past for various high-density projects, �inancial allowances given to developers, zoning variances granted. We must ask the important questions of not only incumbents running for reelection, but also the new candidates, and of course the mayoral candidates. We cannot have another mayor of the same ilk as the present one. We cannot afford to elect a city council whose primary focus is on growth, more irresponsible development and more giveaways to developers.

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Saguaro loaded with talent for new season but they mean nothing if we don’t execute.” Led by five-star defensive back Kelee t's no secret the Saguaro High Ringo, the top-ranked defensive back School football program may have in the country in the 2020 class, Saguaone of the most talented rosters ro’s defense might rank among one of ever assembled in state history. the best in the nation. “We aren’t hurting for talent, but it’s Opposite of Ringo is four-star cora matter of them coming together as a nerback Jacobe Covington, who wreaks team and establishing an identity,” Sa- havoc on an opposing pass-game in guaro coach Jason Mohns said. “We still man-to-man coverage. need to find out what we do right and Meanwhile, linebackers Damian Sellwhat we do wrong. ers and Will Shaffer — an Arizona State “But this is a fun group and it’s the University commit — control the inbiggest senior class we’ve ever had.” side along with four-star junior defenSaguaro will field 30 seniors this sea- sive end Quintin Somerville and junior son, most of whom have scholarship defensive tackle Alani Ma-afu. offers. In total, more than 20 players on That only scratches the surface of the this year’s team have Division I offers. type of talent Saguaro has on defense. Their streak of six straight state “We have the talent, but more imporchampionships has put the rest of the tantly we have the work ethic,” Covingnation on notice: Saguaro heads into ton said. “That’s what really matters. the season ranked No. 22 overall in the We push each other to work hard every country by MaxPreps. day. That’s the biggest thing with this “We know where we have to be and team, we’ve just been working even we aren’t there right now,” Mohns said. harder than before.” “The preseason rankings are exciting, On offense, senior quarterback Tyler Beverett returns under center for the Sabercats. Beverrett, who recently committed to Bucknell University, is protected by one of the best offensive lines in the state, led by a pair of highly-rated tackles in Bram Walden and Jaylan Jeffers — who recently committed to the University of Oregon. With senior Tye Kassen alongside Walden and Jeffers, it makes for a comfortable pocket for Beverett to find players such as threestar senior wideout Matt Polk. Beverett also has one of the state’s most elusive backs lined up Saguaro coach Jason Mohns knows his team is playing with a chip with him in senior Ison its shoulder. (Zach Alvira/Progress Staff) rael Benjamin, who

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Saguaro senior running back Israel Benjamin figures to have yet another breakout year in 2019 after rushing for 1,675 yards and 27 touchdowns last season. (Zach Alvira/Progress Staff)

rushed for 1,675 yards and 27 touchdowns last season. A high-powered offense and lockdown defense bring together the perfect mix for Saguaro to chase its seventh straight state championship. But they recognize there is still plenty of work ahead of them. “Once we come together with all of our energy, we can beat anybody,” Covington said. “We feel like we have a chip on our shoulder and are out to prove something this year.” Saguaro heads into the 2019 season as the favorite in the 4A Conference alongside Tucson powerhouse Salpointe Catholic. However, with the installment of the new eight-team Open

Division, in which the top eight teams from the 6A, 5A and 4A conferences play in a separate playoff bracket, Saguaro could be thrown into the mix for an outright state championship. However, that depends on Saguaro’s ability to capitalize on the opportunity. And games against Nevada’s Faith Lutheran and California’s Cathedral Catholic, a top-50 ranked team this season, are must-wins — at least, in the eyes of Saguaro coach Jason Mohns. “It adds another level of excitement to the season,” Mohns said. “If there was a year that it was the right year for us for the state to have the Open Divi-

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Scottsdale schools gear up for new season 6A Chaparral Injuries began to derail Chaparral High School’s football team last season, as the Firebirds finished 5-6, losing to Desert Vista in the first round of the playoffs. But with a plethora of returning talent, led by quarterback Jack Miller, running back Jared Williams and wideout Tommy Christakos, Chaparral could put itself in contention for an appearance in the Open Division playoff. On defense, Chaparral returns six starters from last season, including cornerback Kamdan Hightower. The Firebirds figure to be able to shut down opposing offenses this season, allowing for their potent offense to score points at will. Chaparral opens the 2019 season against Hamilton on Friday, Aug. 23. 5A Desert Mountain Conrad Hamilton makes his way to north Scottsdale as head coach after serving as the defensive coordinator for Mountain Pointe last season. He takes over a Wolves’ program that went just 3-7 last season, but Hamilton is determined to establish a new culture for the program. Desert Mountain’s strength this season will likely be its defense, led by a talented linebacking corps in Max Weinmeister and transfer from North Carolina, Caden Taylor. Jojo Plunkett is one of the returning starters at safety this season, and figures to be a ball hawk for Desert Mountain. The Wolves open up the 2019 season against Apollo on Friday, Aug. 23.

Notre Dame Prep Notre Dame Prep returns three offensive lineman from its state runner-up team last season. Led by Oklahoma State commit Cade Bennett, returning starter Dominic Mastro should find success at running back after rushing for 1,553 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. On defense, Notre Dame nearly its entire front seven, led by linebackers Brock Locnikar and Connor Butt. The Saints will be without athlete Jake Smith this season, who did a little bit of everything for Notre Dame before graduating and signing to play with the University of Texas. Notre Dame opens the 2019 season against Sunnyslope on Friday, Aug. 30.

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sion, it would be this year or 2016, the two years we have the depth to be in the mix.” Mohns knows getting to the Open Division won’t be an easy feat for his team, especially given that it’s likely only one team from the 4A Conference will make it to that postseason tournament. But he has confidence in his team’s

Horizon Horizon High School figures to have a young football team this season, with just eight total starters returning. Two of the three starters on offense come from the offensive line, however, providing veteran experience for the newcomers. Jake Martinelli steps in as quarterback as a senior, replacing Isaac Enriquez, who led the team in total yards last season. On defense, the Huskies return five starters, including linebackers Ryan Alsup, Shane Cornwell and Jay Rudolph, one of the team captains. Horizon opens the 2019 season against Marana on Friday, Aug. 23. 3A Coronado Coronado High School’s football program struggled last season, finishing 1-9. However, with senior quarterback Mikel James returning, it provides an opportunity for the Dons’ offense to have experience leading the way. On defense, Coronado returns several starters. James makes the transition to safety for the Dons, where he had 49 tackles last season. Coronado opens the 2019 season against Arcadia on Friday, Aug. 23.

2A Scottsdale Christian Scottsdale Christian looks to build upon a strong season in 2018, in which the Eagles finished 7-4 and made the playoffs. The Eagles will look to a new quarterback this season, as the team graduated several key seniors from last year’s team. On defense, Scottsdale Christian will be led by Will Chambers, who plays offensive and defensive line. The Eagles open the 2019 season against Valley Christian on Friday, Aug. 23. Scottsdale Prep Scottsdale Prep will look to returning starter Oscar Frias to lead the offense. He will benefit from returning wideouts Daxton Strader, Finley Hobbs and Carson Boyll, who led the team in receiving yards last season. On defense, linebacker Thomas Reinhardt returns as a junior after leading the team with 77 total tackles as a sophomore. Junior linebacker Michael Barnes also returns after posting 58 tackles in 2018. Scottsdale Prep will open the 2019 season against Heritage Academy on Friday, Aug. 23.

determination to prove it has what it takes to compete against the powerhouse schools in 6A and 5A. “We have our toughest games in the first five weeks of the season,” Mohns said. “I told my team that we’ve always been slow to start the year. But we can’t do that this season if they want to make the Open Division. We need to take things one game at a time. “Our kids are hungry to prove they can play with those teams.”

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At 25, Desert Stages Theatre has big goals BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

s Desert Stages Theatre cast members and patrons mingled, a pianist performed “All That Jazz” from the hit Broadway musical “Chicago.” The performance art theater was celebrating two milestones Aug. 11: its 25th anniversary as an organization and its two-year anniversary located inside Scottsdale Fashion Square. “Twenty-five years doing what you love has been a blessing,” said Desert Stages co-founder and Executive Director Laurie Cullity. “There, of course, have been ups and downs as in anything we do, but doing what you are passionate about has saved my life.” Desert Stages Theatre was established in 1995 by Cullity, her husband, the late Gerry Cullity; and Joan Thompson. Its goal is offer high-quality entertainment and cultivate a creative and inclusive environment where actors can learn, grow and thrive. “I’ve had many interesting accomplishments, as I look back,” Laurie said. “However, continuing to produce theater after the passing of my late husband and cofounder Gerry with the help of the community of parents actors and volunteers

Lisa Barton-Figueroa poses with cast members of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” at Desert Stages Theatre’s 25-year anniversary celebration on Aug. 11. Barton-Figueroa is the director of the musical that will run from Sept. 14 to Sept. 22. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer)

at Desert Stages instead of giving up was probably the most important accomplishment.” Laurie also speaks fondly of the actors she has witnessed grow up at DST. The community theater offers 300 youngsters the opportunity to learn theater arts as actors, directors, choreographers and counselors. “It’s gratifying, as well, when the actors return ‘home’ to DST to see how it’s changed since they were young and to see our accomplished Broadway and screen actors still being humble as they speak of their time at DST learning their craft, which they still use today,” she said. Laurie would like to see Long-time Desert Stages Theatre actor Jeremy Yampolsky poses Desert Stages become a with Desert Stages Co-Founder and Executive Director Laurie Cullity at the 25-year anniversary party. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer) performing arts center,

with classes in dance, voice and instruments. She would also like to host auditioning and acting-for-stage workshops. “Every actor, in my opinion, has to be more well-rounded,” she said. The one thing that I probably am lacking in is music, for my own purposes; so, if I could give that to another kid growing up, I would see my dream come to fruition. Every actor, in my opinion, should be able to read music and understand rhythm.” Northern Scottsdale resident Jeremy Yampolsky has been involved with DST for 17 years and included in over 60 productions. “I think the more access that youth or teen performers have to gaining experience, whether that’s through performing or through educational classes or taking an acting class, is awesome,” Yampolsky said. “The more that we can do for them, I think it’ll pay off for us, too.” Other members have expressed interest in teaching lessons, too. “I already have one instructor who’s a bass guitarist [who] wants to start les-

sons, and I have a drummer [who] wants to start teaching lessons. I have about four voice teachers that are ready to go,” Laurie said. In order to bring the idea to fruition, Laurie said “everything has to work in succession.” “Even though the space is huge, about 12,000 square feet, we still have to find the room and the time,” she said, adding she’d like to offer a teen camp next summer for DST actors over the age of 13. Boasting two intimate stages — Actor’s Café with 56 seats and Cullity Hall with 219 seats — DST annually produces 19 assorted dramas, comedies, mysteries and musicals for adults and children. DST has a robust fall and winter lineup, including a production of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” directed by Lisa BartonFigueroa. “I love that it is in time with the live-action movie,” she said. “It gives us another tool to look at as we create these characters that everyone knows and loves.” The 1994 Disney musical holds a special place in Barton-Figueroa’s heart: “‘The Lion King’ is the first Broadway show I ever saw. I was about 11, and I remember sitting in the theatre in complete awe.” “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” will run from Sept. 14-22 with a cast of 65 actors ages 4 to 16. Performing the role of Simba is Jake Krotonsky, 14. The Cicero Preparatory Academy eighth grader has been in several DST plays, and this is his first lead role in a main-stage play. “I love the music from this show and that is the main reason I wanted to audition,” Krotonsky said. I hope to continue to develop my acting, singing and dancing skills. I am super excited for this role [because] it’s not like anything I have done before.” “We had our first rehearsal yesterday, and I can already feel the cast’s excitement,” Barton-Figueroa added. “I am looking forward to taking that excitement and really molding the show into something amazing.” Barton-Figueroa started as a performer

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at DST in 1999. After graduating from Chaparral High School in 2006, she performed in more than 60 shows and worked summer camp for many years — even coming home from college in Florida to do so. After graduating with her master’s at New York University, she returned to Scottsdale the summer of 2012 and has been directing shows at DST ever since. “I have been in or directed shows in all three of Desert Stages’ Arizona homes. I feel so lucky and grateful that the place that really fostered my love and passion for theater still exists, and I get to help cultivate that love in other young people,” Barton-Figueroa said. Barton-Figueroa said she has watched kids grow up and gain confidence over the years at DST. “My life was changed because of the arts, and I am so incredibly grateful to be raising my son in Scottsdale where there are so many opportunities for him to participate in activities that are arts-related,” she said. Also to come is the production of “Chicago High School Edition” directed by Chris Chavez. What Chavez enjoys most about directing “Chicago High School Edition,” which

runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 29, is not only educating and informing the teen cast about an era almost foreign to them, but also producing an empowering show. “Living in an era where women still are fighting for rights, I find it empowering to present a show with strong, feisty and powerful female leads and characters,” he said. “‘Chicago’ is a musical that makes bold statements without being overt and yet being completely entertaining.” DST will also host its Bowl-aThon Fundraiser again this year on Sept. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Last year, about 50 participated in the fundraiser held at Bowlmor on Via Linda — now called Bowlero — and raised $13,000, which was used to offset produc- Chris Chavez is the director of the upcoming pro- Desert Stages Theatre pianist Stefan Mladenov played songs duction of “Chicago High School Edition,” running from the Broadway musical “Chicago” for the guests during the tion costs. from Aug. 30 to Sept. 29 at Desert Stages Theatre. anniversary party. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer) “This year, we plan to use the (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer) funds to partially secure the roypassion in the youth theater, grow into the alties for our upcoming 2020 sea“Desert Stages Theatre” means more than teen productions, and eventually be a part son — $135,000 — which promises to be just the physical stage on which the actors of the main-stage productions.” exciting,” Laurie said. “We are a safe haven for those who need perform. Over the past 25 years, DST has put on “It is also meant to be a home to all ac- a place to belong, theater has recognized it over 250 productions that have enter- tors in different stages of their lives,” he all along and now society has caught up,” tained nearly 300,000 audience members. said. “Since DST has been around for 25 Laurie added. But, according to Yampolsky, the name years, it gives actors a place to start their Information: desertstages.org.

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Soul food king adds twist to his cuisine BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Progress Staff Writer

hristian Buze left the comfortable life of a successful salesman to jump into the family business: Soul food. Buze’s family background is in soul food. His grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. White who owned Golden Rule Café and his cousin is Larry White, owner of Lo Lo’s Chicken and Waffles. It took some time, but the Phoenix native deemed it time to leave his mark on Arizona’s food history. Buze recently opened Scottsdale’s Root & Soul, a combination of the soul food recipes he has honed over the years. Instead, Buze adds his own twist to traditional Southern food by including strong spices to create bold flavors. “A lot of the recipes I use are spinoffs of what my grandmother taught me. I definitely have my own twist on things, but everything is rooted in their work,” he said. To bring those bold flavors to its menu, Buze meticulously perfects each dish. For instance, the catfish ($14) is flown in daily and Root & Soul has its own seasoning. The menu is more than fish. The

Root & Soul owner Christian Buze is a long-standing member of the soul food community. Now he’s putting his twist on it. (Octavio Serrano/Progress Staff)

Southern Fried Chicken ($14) comes with three pieces of chicken dipped in light buttermilk dredge and then fried in a cast iron skillet. Guests have an option of two sides. “We brine our chicken 24 hours, we do a buttermilk dredge and everything

is fried in cast iron skillets,” Buze said. He recommends diners check out the specials. The Big Daddy ($20) combines the best of both worlds and includes two pieces of chicken and a fillet of fish with a choice of three sides. The jambalaya

The Big Daddy ($20) combines the best of both worlds and includes two pieces of chicken and a fillet of fish with a choice of three sides. The jambalaya ($14.50) is a blend of the Cajun shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage served with rice and topped with red onions.

($14.50) is a blend of the Cajun shrimp, chicken and andouille sausage served with rice and topped with red onions. And for those looking for something familiar, the chicken and waffles ($14) are always a safe bet. Guests are guaranteed to get their hands dirty with these sandwiches. The Catfish Po’Boy ($12) comes with battered catfish filet on a fresh roll with aioli slaw. The Carolina Spicy Chicken Sandwich ($13) is a spicy chicken breast in a brioche bun with aioli slaw. “The program is the process and I am very particular about how everything goes out,” Buze said. Until January 2018, Buze spent 15 successful years in car sales. However, he knew his passion was food. “I always dabbled in food. I had a couple of gourmet food trucks, but I never really committed myself to a restaurant,” Buze said. Buze took the food plunge after telling his boss he was leaving to open a restaurant. Root & Soul was founded at the now-closed DeSoto Central Market. When the market closed abruptly in August 2018, Buze found himself locked out. “(An employee) called me at 8 o’clock in the morning and said ‘hey, have you heard? Root & Soul is locked up,’ and I get in my car, fly down there and the doors are locked and chained up,” Buze said. Root & Soul soon relocated to Scottsdale and the community has responded well. “What is unique about this place is the food and the atmosphere. It is a place where you’re very comfortable sitting and relaxing and when most people eat here, they usually stay for like an hour,” Buze said. Buze may be passionate and devoted to Root & Soul, but it won’t be his only restaurant. He is already looking at different concepts so he can be remembered as a food entrepreneur. “I want my legacy to be that of a food entrepreneur who has several concepts,” Buze said. “I want my legacy to be very diversified.”

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evin Rasmus knows a good thing when he sees it. When he heard Chicago-based Brunch Café was coming to Scottsdale, he needed to be a part of it. The restaurant at 15507 N. Scottsdale Road, just north of North Greenway Hayden Loop, has been a hit since it opened March 9, thanks to its creative menu. The store is the first in Arizona and the 10th overall. “I would say our most popular item is the avocado toast,” said Rasmus, the general manager. “Our breakfast French toast creations and pancakes are decadent. People come back for them.” The avocado toast ($11) sees fresh avocado, heirloom tomatoes, arugula and balsamic glaze piled on rustic whole grain bread. Among the French toast “creations” are Texas French toast ($9); apple bread with pecans and vanilla bean glaze; banana bread with pecans; stuffed French toast with strawberry brunch cream, strawberries and whipped cream; cinna-

mon roll with vanilla bean glaze; and the signature French toast made with baked custard French bread, kiwi, strawberries, strawberry and vanilla glaze. All the specialty French toasts are $11. Pancakes, under the playful “Hey Batter Batter” menu, have a variety of flavors as well. Buttermilk ($8) are anything but standard. Add strawberries, blueberries or raspberries for $1.50 each. Blueberry Bliss has brunch cream, blueberries and blueberry and vanilla glaze ($11). Chocolate pancakes have a bit of a twist with diced bacon added along with chocolate chips and chocolate drizzle ($11). Blue corn has sautéed bananas, caramel drizzle and whipped cream ($10). For a slightly healthier option, there is the carrot multigrain pancakes with pecans, brunch cream and vanilla bean glaze ($11). Plain multigrain ($8) and gluten-free pancakes are also available. Brunch Café isn’t just about breakfast, though. Burgers and gourmet sandwiches (try the apple gouda melt) are served. Entrée salads, paninis and wraps fill out

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the menu. Highlights include the Baja steak wrap with skirt steak, corn, black beans, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chipotle ranch ($12) and the Thai chicken wrap with Thai glazed chicken, super veggie blend, avocado, arcadian lettuce and sesame ginger dressing ($12). What’s brunch without a little liquor? The three-part cocktail menu features loaded bloody mary ($10), mimosa ($8) and strawberry mimosa ($9). Cocktail specials are occasionally offered. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” Rasmus said. “We like to say we’re creating something special from scratch. We’re doing things from scratch as much as possible.” It’s also local. Dishes like Brunch Bennies ($10-$13.50), the omelets ($10$12), scramblers ($12-$13) and crepes ($7-$12) are created with eggs from Arizona. Sausage is local as well. “We try to buy as much local as we can,” Rasmus said. “All of our vendors are local and they’re sourcing those

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Simply put, carne asada means “grilled steak.” But because we use cuts like skirt, flank or sirloin steaks, let them bathe in aromatic marinades and top the meat with spicy seasonings, carne asada has and will always be a southwestern favorite! It can be served as a stand-alone entrée often served with a chimichurri sauce, or made into tacos, tostados

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