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Firestorm grows for SUSD Board member BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

NEIGHBORS............. 24 Puzzle master debuts new diversion.

SPORTS........................ 28 Horizon girls chalk up a state title.

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he political firestorm around JannMichael Greenburg continued to grow last week as a result of a secret dossier with information about his opponents – mainly parents – that his father apparently compiled and that Greenburg had access to. The latest match was lit Thursday as Arizona Attorney Mark Brnovich released letters he sent to the FBI and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and another to the school district’s chief counsel. Earlier in the week, Greenburg was bounced from the presidency of the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board in a scandal that has garnered worldwide publicity. And despite his board colleagues’ call for his resignation, Greenburg retained his seat after spurning their requests to resign – one of only two ways, along with a recall, that a board can be removed.

Embattled SUSD Governing Board member Jann-Michael Greenburg refused calls to resign. (Special to the Progress)

Stating on Twitter that “no parent should ever be intimidated by a school board for exercising their constitutional rights,” Brnovich asked the U.S. Justice Department to order

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Patricia Pellett, leader of a recall against four board members, also urged Superintendent Scott Menzel's ouster. (J.Graber)

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Greenbelt 88 rezoning put on hold till next year BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

he fate of the controversial Greenbelt 88 mixed use development near the intersection of Hayden and Osborn roads will remain undecided until after the new year. The Scottsdale City Council voted Nov. 16 to grant the developer’s request to postpone the vote on its rezoning request until Feb. 8. The continuance request was made in order to further reduce the number of apartments in the project and remove a section of the fourth floor, said George A. Pasquel, an attorney representing property owner Todd Silver. The project currently calls for 278 apartments in a four-story building along with 25,000 square feet of retail space where the aging Lucky Plaza shopping center currently is located in the 3300 block of North Hayden Road. But Councilwoman Solange Whitehead noted that plan does not look like it would gain Council’s approval. “If this project had the support of the City Council, you would not be requesting an extension,” she said. Jan Vuicich, founder of the “Protect Scottsdale” grassroots organization opposing the project, said the developer proposed last month to reduce the number of apartments to 250 units and remove a section of the fourth floor facing the Greenbelt. That would reduce the density of apartments on the seven-acre site from over 39 units per acre to 35, but that is still considerably higher than the 4 units per acre that the site is currently zoned for. Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield cast the lone vote against the continuance, stating the developer has had enough time to make necessary changes. “Requesting one more month, or two more months or three more months for a new design and insight from the community does not leave me hopeful,” she said. Vuicich said she is frustrated with the continuance. The project has been hanging over neighbors heads for over a year and she’s ready to be done with it. “September 2020 is when (the developer) had their first open house,” she said. Littlefield stated she is not going to vote

The developer of the proposed Greenbelt 88 project has offered to reduce the number of apartment units, but the proposed plan would still far exceed the 4-units-peracre maximum allowed by the current zoning. (Greenbelt 88)

for the project even with the changes. “The project is too tall, it’s too dense, it offers too little retail and generates too much traffic,” she said. “None of that has changed. It’s out of character with the area and the whole idea of the greenbelt itself, which is openness to the neighbors and the neighborhoods who paid for it.” She stated the project is exactly the type of project residents were voting against when they passed the General Plan 2035 earlier this month. “In the recent campaign for the GP 2035, proponents of this plan made the claim that approving it would make it harder to approve these kinds of projects,” Littlefield said. “I believe the new plan will have the opposite effect and will actually promote more bad projects, especially in South Scottsdale. If the proponents of GP 2035 want to prove me wrong, they should vote to deny this continuance and vote to disapprove this project, which is not wanted by the overwhelming majority of the nearby neighbors.” Vuicich’s group has garnered over 870 on an online petition opposing the plan. The fact that the petition was online and not taken door-to-door surprised Whitehead, who said it should be vetted to insure the signatures are actually from area residents. “You can make an online petition say whatever you want,” Whitehead said.

Vuicich said she only promoted the petition in South Scottsdale, however, and is confident the majority of signatures are from area residents. The project has split the community, pitting neighbor against neighbor. Alex McLaren, whose home faces the site of the proposed project, said he initially opposed it but changed his mind when he learned the developer proposed removing a portion of the fourth floor. “That is a lot more palatable to me,” McLaren said. “It’s just not as dominant as a full four stories.” Mayor David Ortega also said he would not vote for the project in its current state. He encouraged the developer to make whatever changes they deem necessary and take the project back to the city’s planning commission. The planning commission voted 4-3 in August to recommend the city council approve the rezone. Commission Chair Renee Higgs, Vice Chair Joe Young, and commissioners William Scarbrough and George Ertel voted to recommend approval. “This is going to be a great project that I think is going to improve property values in the area,” Young said at the time. Commissioners Christian Serena, Barry Graham and Barney Gonzales voted against the rezone. “I don’t think it fits the personality of the area,” Gonzales said.

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Shea Middle School. Desert Sun Academy teacher Melaine Townley will use her grant for new seating options for students while Irene Camarasa, a science and social studies teacher at Desert Willow Elementary, will purchase equipment and resources for the school newspaper. Rayann Gionet, an occupational health teacher at Paradise Valley High School, will purchase updated hospital beds for a health class while more inclusive furniture for her 4th grade class is how Kimberly Skinner, a 4th grade teacher at Wildfire Elementary, intends to spend her grant. Robin Zeligman, a STEM teacher at Mercury Mine Elementary, is eyeing robots for the science class while Lara Lieberman, a community-based instruction and social living teacher at Horizon High, will purchase updated appliances and materials for the Life Skills class for students with disabili-

Fiesta Bowl grants Scottsdale teachers wishes

ore than 20 teachers in schools serving Scottsdale got their wishes granted, courtesy of the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities. They are among 400 Arizona K-12 teachers who shared $1 million in grants given during a “virtual draft day” presented by the Salt River Project. Each teacher got $2,500. In all, teachers from across Arizona who were selected this year represent 300 schools in 63 cities across the state, teaching more than 200,000 students in 84 districts over 75 subjects, from social studies to special ed, literature to leadership, music to math. Among Scottsdale recipients were Ilalia Coburn, a 3rd grade teacher at Sequoya Elementary, who will purchase additional books for her classroom and special ed teacher Laura George at Desert Shadows Elementary, who will purchase materials and supplies for STEM projects.

The Fiesta Bowl Mascot was busy earlier this month calling teachers who had their wishes granted by Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities. (Special to the Progress)

Two Sandpiper Elementary teachers got wishes granted. Lupita Quiroz, a Spanish immersion teacher, will use her grant to purchase books and materials in Spanish for the class while 6th

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cottsdale music lovers have a chance to attend a free concert today, Nov. 21, by the MusicaNova Chamber Players. They will perform “Gallery View” at 3 p.m. at Mountain View Presbyterian Church-South Campus, 3421 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. “Gallery View” is “a reflection on the shared experience of working with other musicians through Zoom and navigating the return to performing live,” a spokeswoman said. Concertmaster Julian Nguyen, who leads this program, “found it fascinating attending studio classes/performances on Zoom and putting it in gallery mode. “It was interesting watching the performer and all of the attendees up close with the camera pointed directly at their faces, in contrast to a typical performance where the audience is looking at one performer,” Nguyen said. This concert will feature musicians in solo, chamber and orchestral configura-

Concertmaster Julian Nguyen will lead the MusicaNova Chamber Player's concert. (Special to the Progress)

tions. The program will open with solo works learned during the quarantine period but with the full orchestra on stage. A string quartet will bridge the gap between solo isolation and the full orchestra experience, and the final two works will be with the full chamber orchestra. The presentation will include “Jessie Montgomery: Rhapsody No. 1,” performed by Julian Nguyen; “Paul Wiancko: X Suite for Solo Violin,” performed by Emilio Vazquez; “Jody Rockmaker: Saraswati,” performed by Jennifer Son, as well as other works.

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Bird aside, Thanksgiving dinner won’t break the bank BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

or Arizonans who thought the Thanksgiving feast this year would break the bank, there’s some good news. Prices are up. But not as much as you might have thought. The latest annual survey by the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation does find the cost of the centerpiece of the meal – a 16-pound turkey – is going to run you $1.21 a pound. That compares with just 88 cents last year. But here’s the thing. The organization’s shoppers found that the price tag for pretty much everything else is less. And that means the bottom line is this year’s dinner using the fixings on the Farm Bureau shopping list will be $49.62, up just 5.5 percent from 2020. To be fair, though, that bill for the 2020 meal itself was up 10 percent from the prior year.

What’s behind all that is the supply chain and the disruptions in the market from the ongoing COVID outbreak. Farmers are paying more for feed, which in turn is affected by the cost of gasoline and diesel. On the flip side is the cost of getting things to market. But there’s something else this year. Last year, before there was a vaccine, many families scrapped the traditional large meal, opting instead for smaller gatherings. Now people appear to be more comfortable getting together. And that, in turn, has increased the demand. Yet there still are some bargains to be had. Both whole milk and whipping cream cost less now than they did a year ago. Ditto sweet potatoes, brown and serve rolls and even a bag of those frozen green peas. And the cost of stuffing the bird is down. A lot. Like more than a third. There are some offsets aside from the turkey itself. Fans of pumpkin pie

Item 2021 price 2020 price Self-basting 16 lb. young tom turkey..............................................................$19.40 ................$14.08 14-ounce cubed stuffing mix ...........................................................................$2.78 ..................$3.81 Pumpkin pie mix (30 oz.) ....................................................................................$3.86 ..................$3.59 9-inch frozen pie shell (2)..................................................................................$3.46 ..................$2.83 3 lb. fresh sweet potatoes ................................................................................$4.26 ..................$4.59 Fresh cranberries (12 oz.) .................................................................................$2.54 ..................$2.59 Half pint whipping cream .................................................................................$1.87 ..................$2.25 Miscellaneous (onions, coffee, sugar, flour, evaporated milk, butter) .........$3.45 ..................$3.25

will find that the pre-made pie shells and the pumpkin pie mix will set them back more this year than last year. What’s important to note in all this, however, is that the survey is based on the price federation shoppers found when they went to the store. More to the point, it does not include the savings that are available for customers who hold a grocer’s affinity card. And there are some deals to be had. At Fry’s for example, a $25 purchase qualifies buyers for a Butterball tur-

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an FBI investigation of Greenburg and the dossier. Across the United States in recent months, it has been uncovered that school boards are encroaching on the constitutional rights of concerned parents,” Brnovich wrote Garland. “This disturbing trend has now surfaced in Arizona. Evidence has been discovered that Scottsdale Unified School District (“SUSD”) board member, Jann-Michael Greenburg, may have conspired to abuse his position of power against Arizona students and their parents.” He noted the dossier reportedly “contained parents’ and students’ personal information, such as social security numbers, emails and other correspondence with the SUSD Board and perhaps school officials, automobile license plate numbers, photos and videos (some secretly recorded) of parents and minor students, background checks, divorce proceedings, social media accounts, and parent addresses.” In a separate letter to SUSD General Counsel Lori Bird, Brnovich wrote that the dossier could involve violations of state open records laws as well as “Arizona’s public monies laws.” “Whether any public monies were improperly used in the creation and/or maintenance of this dossier is also a serious concern,” he wrote. “If true, these allegations are very disturbing and must be investigated.” Brnovich’s letters follow a special meeting Nov. 15 that was called by board member Libby Hart-Wells for the sole purpose of removing Greenburg from the board presidency and forcing his resignation. The board also voted to make Patty Beckman the new president. “I take absolutely no pleasure in making these requests,” Hart-Wells said. “However, I feel strongly that these actions, coupled with the actions the district is undertaking are necessary so that we can all get back to the good work that we took an oath of office to carry out as members of this governing board.” The call for Greenburg’s resignation never actually came to a vote even though it appeared as if three board members favored the move. Beckman called for a motion, which was seconded by board vice president Julie Cieniawski, to adjourn the meeting prior to a motion to call for Greenburg’s resignation. It passed unanimously even though Hart-

Patty Beckham was elected CUSD GOverning Board president after Jann-Michael Greenburg was voted out. (File)

Recall petitions against four board members were available for signing as about 100 people gathered for the special board meeting Nov. 15. (JGraber/Progress)

Wells, Beckman and board member Zach Lindsay all called for Greenburg’s resignation in separate statements. Beckman said after the meeting that such a vote would have been pointless. “We can’t remove him; he’s an elected official,” Beckman said. Greenburg said he would not resign from the board. “I am reassured the Scottsdale Police Department is investigating this matter,” Greenburg said in a prepared statement during the meeting. “There appear to be bad actors involved and I am confident our law enforcement professionals will quickly resolve this issue. Social media and today’s political environment can cloud judgment and generate fear that can cause all of us to react hastily, which I believe has occurred here.” Scottsdale Police are investigating the situation, but are not saying exactly what part of the scenario they are looking at. “We are not releasing any information until the investigation is complete,” Scottsdale Police Sgt. Kevin Quon told the Progress. Meanwhile, SUSD Superintendent Scott Menzel sent a message to district parents on Friday saying the district is “hiring an independent forensic investigator to determine if any school resources were used to compile, access or modify the private dossier allegedly created and maintained in the Google drive folders by Mark Greenburg, the father of SUSD Board President Jann-Michael Greenburg, and shared by

the latter. “We want to determine if school resources were used inappropriately. We take our responsibility as good stewards of public funds very seriously.” The dossier contains over 1,000 files on it, some with titles like “SUSD Wackos” and “The Crazies,” according to those who have seen it. The files, which were kept on a Google drive, contain Social Security numbers, people’s financial records, court documents like divorce records, students’ school files and pictures of students, according to those who saw the dossier. Its existence came to light in August when Greenburg emailed Kim Stafford, a mother of a former SUSD student. Stafford had contacted Greenburg via email regarding her desire to see schools remain open. During the back and forth of that conversation, Greenburg sent Stafford a screenshot with a link to the dossier, which was public to anybody with a link to it. It was made private later as more people became aware of it – and angered by it. Stafford said she was particularly disturbed to find information about her daughter, a high school freshman who left the district to attend a private school for academic reasons. “I have had to have conversations with her about her physical safety,” Stafford said. Cieniawski and Menzel were CC’ed on the email to Stafford but Cieniawski said

during Monday’s meeting that she was not privy to the dossier’s existence because she did not read the email. Menzel has simply stated he was not aware of the dossier’s existence. Board member Zach Lindsay also had access to the file, said Amanda Wray, another SUSD mother whose mortgage documents and other information were included in the files. Lindsay has not returned calls for comment but did say at Monday’s meeting, “I welcome the investigations into this matter so we can eventually move past this matter and put our focus back on our kids. With the ongoing investigations, this is not the appropriate time to comment on specifics but let me say I find some of the allegations very troubling and they have been a huge distraction for our district. I have asked for the resignation of Jann-Michael Greenburg because I believe that would be the best for our students, our teachers, our staff and our community.” Stafford is also calling for Greenburg’s resignation. “Without question it is impossible for the district to heal and go about it’s business of educating our children while he is in office,” she said. Patricia Pellett – who took out recall petitions against Greenburg, Beckman, Cieniawski and Hart-Wells in August because of an alleged lack of care her special needs

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next general election in November 2022. Greenburg’s term as board president was set to expire in January and his term on the board runs out in December 2022. It’s not the first time Greenburg has been caught misstepping. During an Aug. 24 meeting, Greenburg was heard whispering into a hot mic saying, “Jesus (expletive) Christ people,” in response to comments from people opposing the school district’s mask mandate. He later apologized for the comment. Even before that, though, Greenburg’s father set up the parody website mocking then board president Barbara Perleberg back when Greenburg was running for the governing board in 2018. Jann-Michael said at the time he was aware of the site and that it was created by his father, but denied having anything to do with it.

student was receiving – said people are stopping her on the street and asking to sign the petitions. Despite all of the pressure building on Greenburg to resign, Pellett thinks it’s going to take a recall to remove him from office. “From my experience with Jann-Michael, I don’t see that he’s going to easily resign,” Pellett said. Greenburg has not returned the Progress’ calls. Pellett does not know how many signatures she and her volunteers have collected but she will need 20,935 by Dec. 18 in order to put a recall on the ballot in January. If the recall is successful, Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson would appoint a replacement until the

Scottsdale Police make big haul in joint sex sting PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

cottsdale Police scored the second largest number of arrests in an interagency sting operation that nabbed 30 men on charges of seeking sex with minors. According to a release by Mesa Police, the sting occurred throughout October and was labeled Operation Deja Boo. “This operation targeted sex buyers involved in child sex trafficking and those intent on luring minors for sexual exploitation,” the release said last week. “The collaborative efforts of those involved led to the filing of child sex related crimes on 30

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necessary to cover our increased costs,” said LaCasce. El Chorro resisted the urge to raise prices. “We did recognize a price increase, but we still wanted to pass some value to our guests – which is why we kept our price around what we normally charge,” said Prentiss. Turkeys weren’t the only supply-line headache for Scottsdale restaurants. El Chorro had issues getting to-go packaging, Wildflower had problems getting pumpkin flour and parchment paper and Hearth 61 found beef and seafood hard to get. “We were able to obtain all the products that we needed; however, there were a few delays or limited quantities that we had to work with,” said LaCasce. “We are definitely seeing more challenges this year when it comes to ordering ingredients.” At El Chorro, a big source of frustration

Russell LaCasce, executive chef at ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho, admitted this has been a “difﬁcult year” when it comes to ensuring adequate supplies for Thanksgiving. (Progress ﬁle photo)

was finding take-out packaging for the restaurant’s 120 to-go dinners. “To-go packaging was unavailable and was aboard ships at sea,” said Prentiss. “Luckily, we were able to locate some new packaging through new vendors.” Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows , the restaurant is experiencing what has become known as “meatflation.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, the prices of meats, poultry, fish and eggs have increased by nearly 12 percent this year. “We were able to get everything we needed, but beef and fresh seafood are especially challenging right now,” said Wiley. Wildflower was also experienced shortages on a range of items, including parchment paper to pumpkin flour for its pies. “As soon as we knew these shortages and supply chain issues were going to happen, we made sure to be on top of

them and start talking to our vendors early. In many cases, we had to be nimble,” Said Wildflower founder-owner Louise Basile. “We leveraged our long-time supplier relationships and devoted a lot more time to meeting with our vendors and suppliers to source quality substitutes.” Despite these challenges, the restaurants have already booked the majority of dining rooms and have witnessed a sharp increase in the number of in-person attendees for this year’s feast. “531 guests dined with us for Thanksgiving last year. For 2021, we are anticipating between 575 and 650 guests, based on our current bookings,” said LaCasce. At Hearth ’61, the restaurant expects to serve over 100 new guests this year. “Last year, we served 305 guests and we are expecting at least 450 for this Thanksgiving,” Wiley said. El Chorro has already met its capacity for reservations with 1,100 reservations – like it had prior to the pandemic. “Last year we were in a different situation but this year has put us where we were during normal circumstances,” said Prentiss. Prentiss feels this year will also see a return to tradition for many of the attending guests. “The good thing about it is that since we’ve been here since 1937, we have three generations of families coming here now,” he said. “This has been a family tradition for so long in the Valley and I think for us to provide a home for these families has been something we appreciate.” Overall, the restaurateurs are excited and look forward to serving a delicious meal. “The holidays can be stressful, but we are feeling grateful that with the difficulties this year, we were still able to set ourselves up for a successful event,” said LaCasce. Information: Elchorro.com, hotelvalleyho.com, wild�lower.com and mountainshadows.com

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perhaps reckless behavior, including buyers forgoing contingencies in the sales contract meant to protect them and their earnest money, which can amount to thousands of dollars. Some buyers were using their retirement savings, while others were getting loans so they could appear to be allcash buyers.” But Forbes reported “this going-forbroke approach could be declining,” quoting a Colorado broker who sees buyers are realizing “that they might be putting too much on the line and are taking the power position back once they go under contract.” “I do not see the same level of desperation and urgency we saw a few months ago,” the broker said. “After large price increases, many properties just don’t feel like such a good deal anymore.” Forbes said buyers waiting on the sidelines should start getting their finances in order now lest they miss out on a good deal. It suggests would-be buyers work on their credit score now, noting people can get weekly credit reports from all three ratings agencies for free until April 20. “Keep in mind that as home prices rise, so does your down payment requirement. What was a 5 percent down payment on a house last year is much higher this year as home prices continue to tick up, so keep saving and explore down-payment assistance options,” it said. The Arizona Housing Finance Authority (Home Plus Program helps qualified homebuyers get down payment assistance via a deferred no-interest second mortgage. The down payment assistance second mortgage is forgiven after three years, as long as the homeowner lives in the home. If the borrower sells or refinances the mortgage within the first three years the down payment assistance loan must be repaid. Eligibility requirements include: the borrower’s annual income qualification is partly determined by your lender but typically must not exceed $112,785; one borrower must complete a homebuyer education course before closing; a minimum credit score of 640 or better. It also suggests less experienced buyers find a housing counselor. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a directory of free, HUD-approved housing counselors at apps.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm.

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ith the debate over the safety and efficacy of vaccinations raging hotter than ever, an Old Town business is offering alternatives this flu season. Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics offers everything from Vitamin C IV drips to an infra-red sauna to help ward off the flu or lessen symptoms. “You can build up you own immunity and take control of your own health, which is certainly empowering,” said Dr. Robyn Wright, a naturopathic doctor. A vaccine may make sense for some immune-compromised individuals, but choosing to take a vaccine or forgo one is a personal choice that should be made in consultation with one’s healthcare provider, Wright said. But for many, alternatives to vaccinations is a valid choice, Wright said. Wright said two of the biggest factors in staving off the flu or at least limiting symptoms are diet and exercise. Wright calls the former “eating from the rainbow.” Colorful plants, especially green leafy veggies, citrus fruits, deeply hued berries, sweet potatoes and tomatoes may help boost the function of immune cells. They’re also high in important nutrients such as vitamins C and D and minerals zinc and selenium. While cooking with garlic and onions might not win you any admirers under the mistletoe this holiday season, they are good for fighting off the flu. Mushrooms are also particularly effective, Wright said, noting, “We even have mushroom teas available now.” It’s also important to pay attention to things you need to cut out of your diet. Refined sugar will actually lower your immune system, Wright said. “Unfortunately – unpopular opinion here – the Starbucks venti sugary drinks have got to go,” she said. “I realize we are moving into the holiday season, a.k.a. the sugar season with lots of pies and cookies and all that of course,

but (it’s about) being smart about your choices there.” And of course, the more exercise you can do, the better. “A lot of individuals are not moving as much as they could,” Wright said. “Whether that means getting out and walking for 30 minutes a few times a week. In particular, I really try to encourage my patients to start to work on building muscle. Building muscle is very good for our immune systems and also blood sugar alteration. There are many, many benefits there.” For people who are not avoiding a vaccine because of the needle, Rejuvena offers IV nutrient therapy. “The IVs are going to be helpful to build up your stores, so it’s a lot of B vitamins, magnesium, we got zinc, many other options we can add into that bag to help tailor it to the individual health status, and by by-passing the gut with an IV, you get full absorption,” Wright said. You can even expose the liquid in the bag to ultra violet light. “It’s called a UV light machine, if you’re infusing nutrients into the body, it goes right through that UV light and that would help carry into the body and to get rid of any pathogen that might be there,” she said. Or if you’ve got the flu already, an infra-red sauna might help you fight it off, Wright said. It’s just like a dry sauna but uses infra-red light to absorb into the body. It works sort of like inducing an artificial fever, which activates “heat-shock proteins. “If you think about your body when it has a fever, it’s actually there for a reason,” Wright said. “It does help your body fight off whatever illness you might have.” You have to be careful though because there are times when suppressing a fever is the right way to go, she added, noting that even some of the most common things that your mom told you to do every day, like drinking plenty of water and washing your hands, helps.

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New Scottsdale center aims to break addiction’s grip BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

mid a soaring nationwide increase in fatal drug overdoses, the new Scottsdale Recovery Center has ambitious plans to aid those beginning their recovery process and break the stigma of addiction. Patients will likely spend days, possibly weeks, getting help to break addiction’s grip and once they feel they are in a good place to begin treatment, the center will orchestrate a plan for recovery at an outpatient treatment facility just around the corner at 74th street and Shea Boulevard. “Detox is something that is really productive when patients can have that continuity of care and can smoothly transition into our treatment program,” said Clinical Director Chrissy Orellana. The National Center for Health Statistics last week reported that in the 12-month period ending in April, more than 100,000 Americans died of overdoses – a nearly 30 percent increase over the 78,000 deaths in the prior year. The figure marks the first time the number of overdose deaths in the United States has exceeded 100,000 a year, more than the toll of car accidents and guns combined. Overdose deaths have more than doubled since 2015. “These are numbers we have never seen before,” Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, told the New York Times, noting most deaths involved people aged 25 to 55. Scottsdale Recovery Center notes on its website, “A 2014 study by the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that 75 percent of heroin users in treatment say that their addiction began with prescription painkillers, which is a staggering number. Heroin was to blame for 344 deaths in Arizona in 2017 and accounted for 36 percent of opioid-related deaths.” Addictions to fentanyl, cocaine and amphetamines will likely account for a fair share of admissions to Scottsdale Recovery Center, according to Orellana. Arizona ranks among the top 10 states with the most cocaine use among adults ages 18 to 25, according to the Scottsdale Recovery website. Orellana believes the center can help.

Chrissy Orellana is the clinical director at Scottsdale Recovery Center, a new detox facility. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

A private room at the Scottsdale Recovery Center includes a message of encouragement. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

“It’s a very intimate setting, which can be more settling for a patient than being in a sterile hospital environment,” Orellana said. The center offers eight individual rooms, four for men and four for women, and adheres to strict safety protocols – specifically in bathrooms and bedrooms, so that if clients are tempted to harm

themselves as they go through withdrawal, the design of those rooms would prevent them from being able to do so. Each room also has a quote painted on the walls that Orellana hopes will serve as a mantra to patients looking to recover. Those messages “serve as something to motivate them,” said Orellana. “It can feel very defeating to start this process and

it’s an incredibly hard decision to make to get sober in the first place. Any inspiration we can offer is helpful for them.” For Orellana, this center is special to her as she has been sober for over a decade and believes this facility will aid patients better than the place where she sought help. “I was in a hospital setting and it was not the same as being in a detox setting. I’ll never forget what it was like to start at this point,” she said. “Here we have staff who know what patients are going through, why they’re going through it and can talk them through it.” In addition to aiding patients in their sobriety, Orellana aims to break the stigma surrounding addiction. “I think it is really important that we’re talking about places like this to break through that stigma and to encourage people that this is not something to be ashamed of,” she said. “It’s so important for people to support each other and understand that a lot of the stigma attached to addiction is false.” Orellana also believes that the pandemic has had a negative impact on the relapse rate. “I think that the pandemic has contributed to mental health decline and that people could be masking some of those symptoms with substances,” she said. “With some of the changes – like working from home and isolation – addiction is progressing more quickly for people who are using mind altering substances to cope with anxiety and depression.” Orellana believes that the lack of social support structures has hurt people who relied heavily on others to stay sober. “I have a lot of clients who had been in a recovery program where they were engaged with their support community and social settings who have relapsed due to the lack of those support systems,” she said. “We treat clients who have relapsed the same way medically,” she said. “After a period of time in recovery, if you begin using again, your body is going to be impacted significantly.” Because of this, stays at the center can vary and often depend what drugs they are coming off and how symptoms pres-

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State jobless rate continues to tumble BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizona’s employment situation continues to improve. For the second month in a row, the seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped a half a percentage point, down to 5.2 percent. That compares with 6.8 percent a year ago. The national unemployment rate also declined, but by just two-tenths of a percentage point, to 4.6 percent What continues to lead the state job recovery is the leisure and hospitality industry, driven notably by hiring at bars and restaurants. In fact, it amounted to more than one out of every three private sector jobs added in the past year, an increase of 18.5 percent. And there appears to be more room for growth. Doug Walls, the labor market information director for the Office of Economic Opportunity, noted that employment in leisure and hospitality is still just 88 percent of where it was in February

2020, before the pandemic. By contrast, total private sector employment in Arizona actually is 4 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels. Under normal circumstances, the creation of more jobs rate puts upward pressure on employers to pay more as they seek to attract and retain workers. And there are increasing signs that employees are feeling confident about their ability to do better elsewhere, with a national “quits rate’’ hitting a historic high in September of 3 percent. But Walls said the effects of all that in Arizona are blunted as people continue to move here, growing the supply of available workers. “We continue to see, month after month, thousands of individuals coming into the labor force,’’ he said, at least in Arizona. There are 60,000 more people in the labor force now than there were before the COVID outbreak, both in people in Arizona who are reentering the workforce as well as those moving here. By contrast, he said, the number of

people working or looking for work is “stagnating’’ on a national level. In fact, he said, the U.S. labor force actually is below pre-pandemic levels. But what’s good for employers may not necessarily be good for workers, at least in their paychecks. Last month the average hourly wage nationally was $30.96. In Arizona, however, that figure is $28.70. And it’s not getting any better. The year-over-year increase in Arizona wages is up just 3.8 percent, versus 4.9 percent nationally. The new numbers also pointed up some significant differences in recovery in the state. And the key appears to be the kind of jobs in each area. Most significant is that Pima County has recovered only 78 percent of the jobs lost since February 2020. What appears to be behind that is that nearly one out of every five jobs in the state’s second largest county are in government. That compares with just 13.8 percent statewide.

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ent themselves. However, most stays are generally three to seven days. “We’re trying to make it as easy as possible for patients to clear their bodies of the substances they have had,” Orellana said. “Additionally, the process of detoxing may require specific medical interventions to help them with physically going through the process.” Of course, the end goal is to get patients admitted into the outpatient treatment facility and aid them in bettering their lives. “Once patients are feeling clearer and develop a plan for recovery, that’s when we begin looking into treatment options,” Orellana said. At the end of the day, Orellana hopes to not only provide patients with the tools to maintain sobriety but to provide hope to her patients. “I hope when patients come here that they have hope for the future and begin to experience a little bit of clarity and relief from the physical pain that they’re in to know there is life beyond substance use,” she said. Information: scottsdalerecovery. com or call 866-523-7634

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lthough best known for the creation of the famous Escape the Room, Victor Blake has put his creativity on full display at his new creation – Bam Kazam. His 20,000-square-foot, 18-room facility is the �irst of its kind in the nation and gives guests the opportunity to feel as if they are the main character in a gaming experience. “I felt like I was missing the physical challenge with Escape the Room,” Blake said. “Also, with the escape rooms there is one theme and one hour. Because of that, you can’t do anything too physical or get that weird.” At Bam Kazam, guests have a myriad of games to compete in across their allotted two hours. Each game contains three levels and the levels often will take multiple tries to move on; Blake reported that it generally takes customers �ive to 10 tries to get past the �irst level on most games. Some challenges are more physical while others test participants’ mental agility and others are a mixture of both. “The goal is to have two hours of physical activities, two hours of mental activities and two hours of a mix of both,” said Blake. As soon as guests pass a level, a door opens for them to move to the next level. But if guests fail at the second or third levels, they must start from the beginning. “Some of them are just as dif�icult, especially the more physical ones,” said Blake. Blake understands that the challenges can be dif�icult, so he allows guests to leave the game and move to another experience. “The goal of Bam Kazam is not to love

Victor Blake wants Bam Kazam to remind adults it’s okay to have fun. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

Participants at Bam Kazam face three levels of challenges that can be physical, mental or a combination of both. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

every room,” said Blake. “The goal is to love some of them and maybe not like some of the others. Because the games are so short and they are unlimited to play, people can play as many other games as they please.” Blake opened next door to Octane Raceway and two doors away from Mavrix, which he admits were factors in

his decision to put the �irst Bam Kazam in the Talking Stick Entertainment District. “I like this area because it’s becoming known as the Talking Stick Entertainment district,” Blake said. Blake believes Bam Kazam offers a different type of entertainment than what is offered throughout the state.

“There’s passive entertainment and active entertainment. At some places, they will take you for a ride and it is the same experience for everyone whereas here the game depends on your actions and it is different every time,” Blake said. He also feels that this area is becoming an area for people to get out of their homes and make fun memories. “I think there’s something magical about getting away from screens and being with friends,” Blake said. While most of the rooms feature games that kids enjoy, Bam Kazam maintains a minimum age requirement of 14. “There’s not a lot of places that I would call ‘a safe space’ for adults,’” Blake said. “Adults need a space where they can play and be silly and I think this is one of the few places like that.” He also believes that the games are more fun if guests let their guard down and think like kids. “I �ind the people that enjoy this the most have to buy in a little,” Blake said. “If you jump into it and buy into it, everybody can do everything here.” Blake hopes that Bam Kazam will remind people that it is OK to have fun and that not everything in life is serious. “Life can be tough at times but it’s important to remember that not everything is serious,” he said. “I hope that people can make silly memories with their friends during their visit here and have that hero moment.” The rooms at Bam Kazam will change every month. Blake is currently constructing games that are two stories tall, plans to add new games and has plans to add a snack bar that will be hidden behind a large cardboard castle equipped with a mental, physical or mixed challenge for guests to access the snack bar.

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Cavasson East wall features artist’s works BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

hough she’s not a native Arizonan, artist Casey Cheuvront feels it is her duty to remind residents and visitors of the state’s natural beauty. A southwestern impressionist, Cheuvront has made her mark on the local arts community with her vivid artwork depicting the various landscapes around the state, which she has displayed at art shows and galleries across the state. And when Cheuvront got the opportunity to show off her skills at a corporate facility, the Cavasson East building in Scottsdale, she rejoiced. “The opportunity to do a really big corporate commission was really exciting for me,” she said. “Working with a company felt like a good step forward in my art career.” Cavasson developer Nationwide Realty Investors asked her to create something that would pay tribute to the native landscape of the area the building sits on. “They wanted something that was going to be re�lective of the area and that would work with some of the beautiful pieces they already had,” Cheuvront said, who also liked the idea of displaying her art in a more modern setting. “I heard about the building and the surroundings and I realized a lot of people were going to see this, which was really exciting,” said Cheuvront. “When I saw some initial sketches of what the building was going to look like and how modern it will be, I was thrilled that they are hanging some more traditional art.” Cheuvront began exchanging ideas with Nationwide and the team fell in love with a piece she titled “Waiting for Wild Horses.”

Celebrated southwestern impressionist Casey Cheuvront got the chance to display her work inside Nationwide Realty Investors’ Cavasson East building in Scottsdale. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

The piece was painted on site around the Phon D. Sutton trail along the Salt River and McDowell Mountains nearly four years prior to its installation at the Cavasson East Building and depicts a warm morning outside of a stream where horses usually go to drink. “The thing about that day was that the light on the trees was absolutely incandescent and the light on the mountains was so brilliant and warm,” she said. “It was very early in the morning when I did the original painting. Since this is a new place, I wanted to capture the sense of newness through early morning light in this piece.” “The reason I called it ‘Waiting for Wild Horses’ was because that’s where the wild horses go,” Cheuvront said. “They never showed up that day, but we were waiting for them,” she added with a laugh. Nationwide fell in love with the piece but wanted a larger copy.

The original was 8”x16” and the wall had a considerable amount of space left to be �illed. Cheuvront wound up creating a similar rendering of “Waiting for Wild Horses” on a 3’x5’ canvas titled “Water in the Desert.” She embraced the challenge of creating a larger work and feels that this work is more detailed than the original piece. Cheuvront equated putting the painting on the wall to watching a child go out into the real world. “I lived with this piece for days and weeks and was intimately engaged with it by making minor adjustments, there was a huge sense of ownership,” she said. “It almost felt like watching a child go out into the world when I saw the painting installed on the wall. It almost triggered a cognitive shift.” The only thing that overshadowed that cognitive shift was when Cheuv-

ront realized her work was displayed alongside a painting made by famed artist Merrill Mahaffey. She was also surprised to see how well her work �it with the others on display as she had no clue what the other works at the building would look like. “Overall, it was a lot of fun to do and I’m very pleased to be in such good company,” Cheuvront said. Her work has garnered raves from the staff at Nationwide Realty Investors. “We are proud to invest in and showcase the talents of the local art community with our commission of ‘Water in the Desert,’ a reimagined oil painting from Scottsdale-based artist Casey Cheuvront’s original work ‘Waiting for Wild Horses,’” said spokeswoman Carli Lanfersiek. “Incorporating thoughtful artwork with a local touch into this world-class of�ice space adds to the experience for tenants and guests. Casey did a tremendous job, and we’re thrilled to display her beautiful representation of the McDowell Mountains for years to come.” Cheuvront hopes her work will become a new attraction for the building. “I have a feeling that when a piece is newly hung it will garner a little more attention,” she said. “But maybe under different lighting, it’ll generate a new point of view for the piece.” “I drove into Arizona through Utah and it was like my heart stopped at that moment. I felt like I was home,” she said. “There are so many heartstopping gorgeous places here and I feel so lucky to live where I do. I hope that some of that comes across for the people that view this and they get a sense of how precious and important this environment is.” Info: Caseycheuvront.com and cavasson.com

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Horizon wins 5A volleyball title BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

orizon head volleyball coach Valorie McKenzie was overcome with emotion as she posed with her team at the end of the 5A Conference title Saturday evening at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Her team, filled with players she said are not only talented but mentally tough, had just completed a sweep of Millennium to win the 5A championship. For McKenzie, who last won a title in 2009, it was a long time coming... Especially after falling short last year with a team she truly believed would win it all. “It’s amazing,” McKenzie said. “We strive for this and last year we went out early and we shouldn’t have. We keep making the state playoffs but just haven’t been able to get to the semis. I’ve had talented teams

Horizon fell short in the quarterfinals last season but played with a chip on its shoulder this year, winning the 5A title. (Zach Alvira/Progress Staff)

that just didn’t have that mental, emotional strength that could go all the way. “This team isn’t all about talent. We worked really hard on our mental strength this year and it really made a difference for them.” The loss to Cactus Shadows last year allowed Horizon to enter the 2021 season with a chip on its shoulder. That carried over all year as the Huskies were the top seed in the tournament and knocked off Cactus Shadows in the semifinals. From there, they knew they could capitalize and continue their run to the trophy. They did just that, winning in convincing fashion, 25-14, 25-14 and 25-15 over the second-ranked Tigers. “I thought we were going to win state last year,” McKenzie said. “But coming into this year, these kids, they felt like we were winners, and we were going to work hard.

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Notre Dame Prep cruises to 4A title win BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

otre Dame Prep made it look easy. A year after the Saints fell short of the 4A Conference title in the championship game, Notre Dame showed its athleticism and talent across the court Saturday afternoon at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. The top-ranked team once again, the Saints cruised to a 3-0 win over Canyon Del Oro to win the 4A title — 2510, 25-20, 25-12. “Last year was heartbreaking so it’s been a long year,” Notre Dame coach Holly McLean said. “To wait one whole year to get redemption, it’s been hard. We’re so thankful we were able to stay healthy and stay together as a team.”

Notre Dame Prep fell short in last year’s 4A Conference volleyball title. This year, however, the Saints left no doubt as they dominated Canyon Del Oro in three sets. (Zach Alvira/Progress Staff)

The Saints dominated from start to finish in the first set, countering nearly every attempt from the Dorados to secure a point in the set. In a matter of minutes Notre Dame had a double-digit lead in the set thanks to strong play from sophomore Evan Hendrix and seniors McKenna Douglas, Sophia Garrow Ross and Keira Ryan, who had the final point for the Saints. Lexi Yoza, a junior setter for the Saints, routinely assisted her teammates for kills. Hendrix was on the receiving end of most as she would seemingly float through the air toward the net for the kill. Even when Canyon Del Oro responded in the second set, Notre Dame never wavered. The Saints were calm, cool and col-

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And they did.” Horizon was in command from the start of the title match. The Huskies, older and with more size at key positions than Millennium, immediately made its presence felt. Senior Taylor Johnson played one of the best matches of her high school career, according to McKenzie, as she was dominant both on defense and offense, accounting for most of her team’s kills. Junior outside hitter Kendal Murphy was also key for the Huskies, while senior outside hitter Eden Driescher and senior libero Kaden Young accounted for several digs to limit Millennium. It was an overall team effort for Horizon, and one Johnson said they had aimed for since last year’s heartbreak. “It’s just so exciting, we’ve been trying

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lected throughout the match and in long volleys, often winning them by tiring out their opponent. “We took it one point at a time,” Hendrix said. “I think we really did well focusing on what’s going on in the moment … our energy was really good and I think our serving really helped us in the beginning. I really had no doubts.” McLean said she was impressed with the way her team responded to the small bouts with adversity. Canyon Del Oro went on a small run in the final two sets but never gained enough momentum to make a difference. She said her team’s determination stemmed from the leadership from the senior class. “We’ve been kind of growing up together. I took the job three years ago,” McLean

to do this for four years,” Johnson said. “We were just all on. There’s nothing else to say except we all showed up and we all played our game. I always play better when I’m having fun and tonight was a lot of fun.” The Huskies became the second Scottsdale high school to win a title on Saturday, with Notre Dame winning the match before in similar dominant fashion. But even as the team posed for pictures, McKenzie said it still hadn’t set in. While it may take time for that to happen, it’s one she will cherish for a while. “It’s been a long time and I really believed we could do it this year and it finally happened,” McKenzie said. “I had a special feeling for this year. It overwhelmed me emotionally more than it has in the past. “It really hasn’t sunk in yet. It’s hard to believe. My kids played so well tonight. It was unbelievable to me.” said. “We’ve been growing together, me as a coach and them as players building this program. They’re going to leave behind a huge hole in our hearts but we’ll remember them always.” Garrow Ross, one of six seniors on the Notre Dame Prep roster, was all smiles after the victory. Last season, Notre Dame fell short in the final to Salpointe Catholic, another foe from Tucson. The heartbreak the team suffered in last year’s final as the No. 1 seed motivated them throughout the club season and into AIA play this year. They wanted the title. And on Saturday, they took it with ease. “I waited four years for this,” Garrow Ross said. “We worked so hard for this all year, every year. This is a great way to end the season and a great way to end my high school career. We’re just so happy to pull out a win.”

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Sonoran Arts League cosponsors artisan market BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

he Sonoran Arts League and The Holland Center have partnered up for the �irst time ever to provide a two-day artisan market in Scottsdale Dec. 3-4. The market will offer handmade creations by 75 artists, most of whom are league members. “This is something we haven’t done before and we’re looking forward to creating a new indoor market opportunity for vendors in December,” said league Executive Director Kait Huble. The Holland Center has historically held its Sage Art Market in spring but last year, with the already struggling arts community dealt a large blow by the pandemic, artists begged for a second event to sell their works. “The arts economy took a big hit during 2020, like most industries did,” said Huble. “Unfortunately, artists in Arizona had not felt strong support from the community for many years pre-pandemic. We’re working to build that back up.” One of the big ways that is being built up is through a budding effort to promote collaboration among nonpro�its. “We’re all thinking of ways that we can come together and pull our different missions together to serve our community,” said Jennifer Rosvall, executive director of the Holland Center. Huble wants to break down the stereotype that art organizations are dif�icult to work with. “Arts organizations in the state don’t always have the best reputation for collaboration and we’re working to change that because we’re stronger together and we would rather collaborate than compete,” Huble said. With the partnership forged, Rosvall believes this event will serve as a unique op-

From Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, guests will have a unique opportunity to support local artists from the Sonoran Arts League by purchasing unique accessories and art at the Holland Center. (Special to the Progress)

portunity for artists to sell their crafts. “This is the opportunity for artists who may not do the large shows to be able to come and share their art with our community,” she said. Of course, customers will have a good opportunity to purchase gifts from local artists and support the local arts economy. “With the issues in the supply chain, it’s a great year to support local artists and shop locally because those goods are not stuck at a port,” Huble said. With offerings that include ornaments, jewelry with natural stones, glass art, �iber art, watercolor and acrylic paintings, the market gives people an opportunity to score some original handmade artwork that won’t break the bank, as most items will be listed below $300. “The great thing about the arts world is

that price and value are two completely different things so you don’t have to necessarily spend a great deal of money to have something of real true value to you,” said Huble. Huble also believes that because customers can meet the artists who made the works and hear their stories, they will have a deeper connection with the work. “With everything being local and handmade, it makes for a much more treasured trinket, sentiment or gift,” Huble said. “Understanding the story makes you so much more emotionally invested with a product or a piece of work.” The same can be said for the artists, as the exchange is mutually bene�icial for them. “I love the energy of when the artists are engaging with the community and when customers get excited about the work that

they do, that’s a big personal win,” Huble said. “The artists put so much of their heart and soul into their work and I appreciate the validation they feel when the community gets excited and comes out.” Consequently, this event will remind the public of the growing community of artists within the Sonoran Arts League. “Our hope is to show the general public here are some hidden gems if you haven’t found them already,” said Rosvall. “This builds a community amongst the artists themselves and they enjoy meeting each other and they will sometimes put together small shows together.” “This is exciting in the fact that this is the �irst year of the event and the �irst year of the collaboration,” said Huble. “The Holland Center has a beautiful venue and we are so excited to be able to host the event with them.”

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d and Mark Miller had almost a spiritual way of looking at pizza. “Pizza is so much about family – it’s emotional,” said Ed, who with his brother owns Crust Brothers Pizza in Scottsdale. “People get really excited about pizza,” Ed explained. “They all have a speci�ic story and an emotional response to pizza from their childhood. It harkens back to an older day, an older time when every family member met at a certain pizza place on a Friday night. Or when kids came home from college or family visited. Families got a certain type of pizza because that’s what we did together. “For Mark and me, the number one thing that’s exciting about doing what we’re doing is our family – not just our family, but bringing other families together.” Ed recalled standing in the dining room and looking at his 14 tables: he knew the families at 12 of them. “And we’re only 1-1/2 years old,” said Ed. “They were all sitting at their favorite tables. It was a really neat feeling. This was special for them. This is something they do on a regular basis. We’re on their rotation. They come to Crust Brothers every week.” The brothers estimate their repeat customers comprise about 75 percent. “The biggest compliment Ed and I ever get paid is when someone says, ‘This reminds me of when I was little,’” said Mark. “That is so exciting for us because that’s

Brothers Ed, left, and Mark Miller are overwhelmed by the response to their Crust Brothers Pizza. (Special to the Progress)

exactly what we want. We want people to walk into the store and say, ‘This reminds me of the place I went to with my parents or my brother and sister. We grew up on pizza like this.’ To me, that’s what’s really exciting about what we’re doing in this restaurant. “That’s what really ties us to this concept. We obviously love pizza. We wanted to do something that’s very direct and be great at a few things. We only have pizza, subs and salads. We don’t have fryers. It’s a limited menu.”

“We have 5 stars on Yelp, 4.9 on Google,” Ed added. “The reviews are awesome. Anyone from out-of-town who looks up pizza, we pop up. We get a lot of people from outof-town mainly from California, Colorado and Texas. We get a lot of traveling single people late at night,” adding they’ve even had a customer from Guam. Many guests live in Gilbert. “We touch every table,” said Mark. “We talk to every guest…Every guest is going to get care.” Noting there are about eight other pizze-

time to Renaissance England where the Chancel Choir and Sonoran Brass Quintet will entertain – along with “madrigals, carols, and Renaissance music of the season, performed in full Elizabethan costume in a castle hall setting,” according to a release.

The �ive-course meal will include wassail, rustic bread, winter salad, roasted chicken breast with wild rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables and a special yule log dessert with entertainment between courses. The feast begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at

rias within a quarter of a mile of theirs, the brothers said what sets Crust Brothers Pizza apart from the competition is the crust. “It’s almost two crusts in one,” Ed explained. “It’s a very thin, crispy cracker bottom and there’s a �loating dough on top with lots of air pockets. So, it’s light and it’s airy. It’s not thick.” The dough is made fresh daily takes about 12 hours. “We make our sauce,” said Ed. “We get our sauce from a sauce producer in Toledo, Ohio. It comes with crushed tomatoes and a little citric acid to preserve. And then we add. A lot of sauces in this industry come pre-seasoned. We prefer not to do that. I want to know what’s going into the sauce.” Dressings are also made fresh almost on a daily basis and vegetables are cut fresh every day. “Fresh is the key,” explained Ed. “Those are the little details that separate us from other places. We even roast our mushrooms…We put a lot of care into our food. We love our food. We want to make sure it’s great for our guests when they come in.” The most popular pizza the restaurant sells is pepperoni. For specialty pizzas, the Meat Lovers is #1 followed by a pizza called Cory’s Creation. “This is a pizza from a former partner of mine in Columbus…I recreated it here,” said Ed. “It’s olive oil, garlic-based pizza, cheese, caramelized onions, parme-

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esert Hills Presbyterian Church is commanding people’s presence – for a Renaissance-style “feaste.” The church promises a journey back in

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the church of�ice no later than Dec. 5. 2021. Information: 480-488-3384 or email music.arts@deserthills.org.

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N The Miller brothers say their unique crust – which takes 12 hours to make – is the secret to their pizza’s popularity. (Facebook)

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san cheese, and gorgonzola. It’s delicious. “It’s an odd pizza to be #2 but people love it because it has such bold forward �lavors. It’s followed up by our Dori’s Favorite – which is named after my wife which is tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and banana peppers.” For dessert, the restaurant offers Nanny’s house-made peanut butter buckeyes. The business opened right before the pandemic which created many challenges. “Literally Mark and I worked 90 hours a week,” said Ed. Prior to the pandemic, he said, “We were on our way. Our sales were spiking. We were really busy. We were doing well. Things were going in the right direction. We started to hire. And then, boom. It dropped off. It was like a bomb. And we went down to one employee who worked at night.’ The restaurant didn’t have time to build a loyal customer base when COVID hit but the great reviews helped the business survive. “We were a 5-star then and we’re a 5-star now,” Ed said. “When people got tired of their favorite pizza, they gave Crust Brothers a try. That bene�ited us greatly because people who try our food really love it and they want to have it again.”

“Simplicity has allowed us to be successful even in the lean times,” he added. Other family members also work there, including Ed’s wife and son and Mark’s three kids. “We have a lot of fun doing it,” said Mark. “People eat it up. They love it. Who doesn’t love a family business?” Working together as brothers have proven to be a successful combination. “We have a great relationship,” Ed said. “It’s pretty healthy. We’re able to be honest with each other,” adding they’re equal as far as ownership. “It’s an effort focused on the end product and the guests having a great experience.” “You hear so many nightmares and you don’t ever think those could come true because we have such a great relationship,” added Mark. “We balance each other really well. We sit down and talk a lot about how we’re going to make tough decisions. “We put a rule in place that whoever is most passionate about an issue, that person gets to make the decision. There are things Ed does exceptionally well that he loves doing. There are things I do well. It’s a big balancing act. We both wear a lot of different hats. You just got to get it done.” Information: https://crustbrotherspizza.com/ 7342 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 111, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 525-5949.

Eggplant Pattie Casserole: That’s Italian!

ov. 6 was a fun day for Italians and those who love Italian cuisine and culture as the Italian Association of Arizona hosted the first-ever Italian Pizza & Wine Festival at Scottsdale City Hall. Even though I wrote my own Italian cookbook, I decided on a recipe for Eggplant Pattie Casserole from an extraordinary cookbook to mark this fun foodie festival. The “Modern Family Cookbook” is a 900page compilation of three daily menus for a family of five for an entire year. It was written by a woman named Meta Given who began writing recipes at age 10. As a famed home economist, and food editor for the Chicago Tribune, Given made certain that with each recipe, your family would be well-nourished since all dishes were built around a nutritious dietary plan. But the recipe I really loved is the EggIngredients: 1 large or 2 small eggplant(s), peeled 1-1/2 cups sweet yellow onion, chopped (approximately 1 large) 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces ground beef, pork, chicken or turkey 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese plus

plant Pattie Casserole. Make or buy your favorite meat or marinara sauce, cook up some pasta and try it for a hearty family meal. ” more for topping 1-1/2 cups bread crumbs plus more for coating 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 8 cups of water plus 1 1/2 teaspoon salt for boiling 3-4 cups of pasta sauce of your choice (meat sauce or marinara) Parmesan Romano or Mozzarella cheese for topping

Directions: Bring 8 cups of water and salt to a boil in a large deep skillet or pot. Peel and slice each eggplant in 4 large slices. Boil for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Remove and place eggplant on paper towel to drain and cool. In a frying pan over medium high heat, sauté onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil until soft and translucent. Add meat and cook until done, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Set pan aside for browning patties. In a mixing bowl, gently mash eggplant. Add eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley and meat mixture. Mix and form into 12 patties, about 1 inch thick. Place some breadcrumbs in a bowl and coat patties in breadcrumbs. In the frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter and one tablespoon oil. Add patties, a few at a time. Gently brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Butter a casserole dish (approximately 8 X 10 or 9 X11). Place patties on bottom of dish. Cover with pasta sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan, Romano or Mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve over pasta. Serves 6.

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Frederick “Fred” Karl Siekmann, age 72, passed from this life on September 21, 2021 at Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center. Fred was born on December 30, 1948 in Niles Michigan, the son of Theodore Frederick Siekmann and Shirley Scott Siekmann Bleasdale. He graduated from Galien High School in Galien, Michigan and attended Southwestern Michigan college. Fred served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran where he was exposed to Agent Orange. Fred then worked at National Standard until he moved to Scottsdale Arizona where he was self employed until he retired. Fred’s life in Arizona, was full of dear friends, prospecting life and mentorship. He was appointed Arizona State Director with Gold Prospectors of America and proudly honored that position for many years. He consistently aimed to teach families and Veterans the joy of being in the desert mining for gold. At outings and state-led events, you could always find Fred giving lessons on dowsing and metal detecting. Any newbies were almost guaranteed that they’d be rewarded with a hand-made set of dowsing rods of their very own. Fred will be deeply missed by many who loved him. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile and laugh, as well as his kind and compassionate spirit. He was also a life member of The Roadrunners Prospectors Club, the VFW and the DAV. He had a love of horses and other animals, and had Arabian horses for a period of time. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by sisters Dianne Marie Siekmann, Theresa Elaine Siekmann Reed Purdue and step sister, Maryellen Bleasdale Dellinger. He is survived by Sisters, Stacy Siekmann Haman and husband Jeff and Vicki Siekmann Toms, both of Buchanan MI, Sue Bleasdale Williams of FL, Nieces and Nephews Kristen Haman Wyscaver, Ryan Haman, Ryleigh Toms, Carley Toms, Dawne Reed Klups, Michael Reed and Tammie Reed, as well as other beloved family and friends. A private family remembrance will be held at a later date.

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