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By Eric Newman The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has been embroiled in controversy for the past several months due to questionable district procurement practices that forced the district governing board to put Superintendent Denise Birdwell on paid leave. Issues first began for the district after joint reporting by KJZZ and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting found irregularities in the procurement process used by the district to select an architect for the construc-
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Hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick once used 153 verbs in a single game (the February, 2014 USA vs. Canada contest) to describe the movement of the puck, including such dictionarydash-inducing words as “caromed,” “nugged,” “ladled,” “squibbed” and “skying.” While they might still be learning what “waffle-boarding” is or how to spell “Zamboni,” kids ages 10 to 16 got a chance to show their inner Doc Emricks and flash their sports casting chops on March 4, when FOX Sports Arizona
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ing and math (STEM) careers. “Win, lose, draw, however you come out today, the fact that you worked your way here, and actually talk and meet the people that you’re going to meet, network with the people here, it takes that type of work to get where you want to go,” he said. BASIS Chandler coach Theresa Gburek said her team members worked for months after school answering online questions; reading numerous textbooks, packets and research studies; and practicing fastpaced recollection. Members of the winning BASIS Chandler team are Aryan Soman, Zarif Ahsan, Agustya Matheth, Clara Wang and Shenyi Li. Each contestant specialized in one or two different subjects and collaborated to form a team with a wide range of knowledge that could lead them to success. “These kids are amazing. We’ve been wanting to win this for a long time,” she said. “So they’re just incredibly motivated and incredibly proactive. It’s really all them.” Their accrued information also made them well-versed in the base sciences, preparing them for college. “It really means a lot to have a job in that field, and this is like a stepping stone to that, because you’re dedicating yourself to it and really going indepth into whatever studies you are
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doing,” Verrado High School senior Gina Penuelas said. Many participants already are doing well in their science and math courses in school, and just enjoy the additional challenge and outlet to study their favorite subjects in further depth, Grubek said. For BASIS Mesa senior Rahman Mustapha, the hours of study gave him a reason to spend time searching for real-world applications to formulas and expanded his technical vocabulary in school work. “It helps to the extent that you’re getting more exposure to this type of learning. All the knowledge is rewarding because it’s more than we’re getting in school. And you can look into what you want to know and what’s interesting, but it helps in the competition as well,” he said. Though vast understanding of the different fields was essential, the contestants had to be efficient in buttonpressing and managing the 16 minutes of game play. Hamilton High School senior Sachin Konan said there was a lot of
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tion of a new Hopi Elementary School campus in 2016. That report and actions by concerned residents exposed potentially unlawful procurement practices dating back to 2016. Architecture firm Hunt & Caraway may have begun working on a masterplan for the 2016 district bond election before the procurement process to find an architect actually started, according to the KJZZ report. That information ultimately led to an investigation by the Arizona Attorney General’s office concerning construction projects at Hohokam and Cheyenne Elementary Schools. Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit against the district in late February in order to halt and force the district to re-bid both projects. According to court documents, the SUSD Construction Manager at Risk Committee (CMAR) violated procurement laws while selecting contractors for the Hohokam and Cheyenne projects. Those violations included contracting Hunt & Caraway President Brian Robichaux as principal architect for projects related to the 2016 bond, because Robichaux was not a licensed architect in Arizona at the time. The suit also alleged that Robichaux unlawfully influenced the procurement process by contacting other CMAR members and “encouraging them to vote for bidders in a particular order” instead of evaluating them based on their proposals. Robichaux was also convicted of felony theft in 1998 for misspending over $125,000 from the Department of Transportation.
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The district and the Attorney General’s office came to an agreement in early March that required the district to set up a committee to reevaluate bids related to the Hohokam and Cheyenne projects. The situation, along with other grievances against SUSD executives and board members, prompted around 300 concerned parents, students and teachers to protest before a board meeting at Coronado High School on February 13. Teachers and parents protest In addition to the district’s questionable procurement practices, protesters also spoke out against a new teacher employment handbook. At the board meeting, Steve Geislinger, a teacher at Chaparral High School and board member of Scottsdale Education Association, said the final version of the handbook was crafted unilaterally by the district and did not adequately take teacher feedback into account. “I feel like one of the biggest problems is that our governing board does not seem to acknowledge there is a real problem in our processes,” said Dana Fuller of ACT Now SUSD, the organization that coordinated the protest. She added that the current administration has fostered a hostile work environment for teachers and cited the new teacher employment handbook as evidence. “We recognize tonight, an organized voice of concern,” said SUSD governing board president Barbara Perleberg in response to the protest. “Tonight, inside, we will also hear – as we have over the past few months – about the tremendous work and impactful
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conversations taking place at each and every school. Our job is to take all of these voices and weigh them together as we try to make the best, most informed decisions we can for our students. That is what being a governing board member is about, and I, and the rest of the board, remain committed to that work.” The protesters lined both sides of Miller Road and held signs with phrases like “Restore teacher employment agreement to restore teacher trust” and “Demand fiscal re- Teacher Ian Stephan at the protest on February 13. sponsibility.” that stifled dissent from parents and The protestors also frequently chanted “Bye, bye, Birdy,” a ref- teachers. Erickson said she received erence to their demand that the board a letter from a district lawyer telling her to “back off ” after she questioned remove Birdwell from her position. “It’s a waste of tax dollars and a why former Assistant Principal Jacque waste of our children’s education dol- Hale was no longer with the school. Those claims were echoed in a relars,” said Mike Peabody, an SUSD parent and president of the Scottsdale cent azcentral.com report that stated Parent Council. Peabody is running attorneys hired by the district or Birdwell sent letters threatening litigation for an SUSD school board seat. He added, “They are thinking of to some critical residents. The district themselves when they should be paid $4,000 in legal fees related to the letter sent by the attorney hired by thinking of our kids.” Eric Kurland, a teacher at Hohokam Birdwell, according to azcentral.com. Ultimately, the board decided to who is running for Arizona legislature and attended the rally, held a sign that place Birdwell on paid leave after meetclearly spelled out his name. He said ing in executive session with district that there had been talk of retribution counsel on February 21. The board did by the district against teachers who not comment on the decision beyond attended the rally, a charge echoed by stating “it was in the best interest of others at the rally and in the meeting. the Scottsdale Unified School District The district had no knowledge of to place Superintendent Dr. Denise teachers being discouraged from at- Birdwell on a temporary paid admintending the rally, said public informa- istrative leave of absence.” The decision to place Birdwell on tion officer Erin Helm. Kurland attended the rally to draw leave came on the heels of other attention to the need to restore the shakeups in district leadership. Both trust the district has lost with the com- Chief Operating Officer Louis Hartmunity over the procurement scandal. well and Chief Financial Officer Laura “It is difficult to convince the legis- Smith resigned earlier this year. Smith resigned after an independent lature to fund us,” Kurland said. “This is a black eye. Once you lose the com- attorney hired by the district found she munity’s trust, they won’t support may have broken the law by not fully overrides that are absolutely needed disclosing a conflict of interest related to a district contractor called Profesto fund the district.” Many of the protestors lamented sional Group Public Consulting Inc. “The news of Birdwell’s paid adwhat they called failures in leadership ministrative leave is a step in the by the board and district executives. right direction, ” Fuller said. “What we Christie Erickson, whose son attends Pueblo Elementary, complained about a need from the board and have never lack of communication and transparen- received in these matters is decisive cy from school and district leadership action. We should not be paying her, but rather, she should be immediately concerning staff shakeups at Pueblo. She complained of a district culture terminated.”
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About a dozen kids lined up at the practice home of the Coyotes, Ice Den in Scottsdale, to audition to be the next Sanderson Ford Coyotes KidKaster. The contestants stood in front of several FOX Sports Arizona crew members and talked about why they wanted to be on television. Richey, announced as the winner on March 13 during a Coyotes game broadcast, will receive admission for four to a game, a chance to interview a Coyotes player, be a guest on the pre-game show, join the broadcast crew in the booth during the game and take a guided tour of the FOX Sports Arizona production truck. FOX Sports Arizona senior marketing coordinator Brittany Norton said the auditions, even for those who did not win, are a confidence-booster for many kids who are being recorded on camera for the first time. She said some of the contestants already have their eyes set on pursuing television careers, and many who go through the auditions discover a new passion. “A lot of the kids that come have an interest in going into broadcasting or being an on-air talent, whether it’s being a color commentator for hockey, or doing play-by-play, or any of that. Now that we’ve extended the maximum age to 16, more and more kids are showing interest in broadcasting,” she said. Norton said kids bring a different energy to the broadcasts they appear on, and instantly make many of the games
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Sunrise Rotary Club continues legacy of work with special needs kids and golf tournament By David Lewis
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Years ago, Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club members were looking at their community and noticed a lack of activities for the city’s special needs kids. So David Lewis and members began buying railroad cars and rides for the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale that children in wheelchairs and other disabled children would be able to use. That led them to designate a day at the park just for those kids. Now in its 33rd year, the “Special Day for Special Kids” event is open to any special needs child in the Valley. “It is a big carnival and it’s the first time that special needs kids feel like they can go to the park and not be stared at and looked at and feel comfortable,” said Bill Bergdoll, this year’s event organizer. Lewis said the event is such a success in part because of nearly 250 vol-
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unteers who man a variety of rides, booths and activities. This year’s event on Saturday, February 24 gave the volunteers such a deep-hearted feeling of giving back to the community. Lewis (in his 33rd year of working the event) says “the smiles on these kids’ faces melted your hearts to the point where it came near bringing me to tears. These angelic faces could have been any one of us, our siblings, friends or whoever. As Forrest Gump once said, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates and you never know what you are going to get.’” “When the parents come to thank us at the end of the event with eyes welled up with tears and you hear ‘This was the best day of the entire year for my child,’ it is hard to keep it together,” Lewis added.
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Rotary...continued from page 12 Sunrise Rotary provided lunch, drinks, ice cream, popcorn, bouncy houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, train rides, carousel rides, local team mascots and cheerleaders, games with prizes, fire trucks, and vendors to assist the families with their needs, and it was all free. They also had police on horseback and a DJ. This year, with the colder weather, the club had about 2,700 special needs
kids and their families in attendance. Sunrise Rotary supports this project with their annual golf tournament, which will be on Friday, March 23 at Starfire Golf Course. If you are interested in participating in the event, visit scottsdalesunriserotaryclub.org and sign up to play golf, sponsor a hole, participate in the 50/50 raffle, or make a donation.
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Arizona local, U.S. Air Force Airman Faith C. Pietryga, graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antionio-Lackland, San Antionio, Texas. The intensive eight-week program included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, Air Force Airman Faith C. Pietryga physical fitness, and U.S. (Photo courtesy Joint Hometown News Service) basic warfare principles and skills. The Arizona native is a 2016 graduate of Skyline High School in Mesa and a 2017 graduate of Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, and now attends the Community College of the Air Force. Her completion of basic training earned her four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science. Pietryga is the daughter of Christina and Steve Pietryga of Mesa, and sister of Kyle Pietryga of Queen Creek, and Aaron Pietryga of Tucson.
Scottsdale City Council to consider $350 million funding plan for capital projects On February 20, Scottsdale City Council considered a plan that would provide $350 million in funding for streets, parks, drainage and other capital improvements. Capital improvements include projects involving assets such as streets, libraries, parks, sewers, and water lines. They are considered separate from a city’s operating expenses. The projects they are focusing on are not a part of proposals for Scottsdale’s next fiscal budget or five-year capital improvement plan, but have been identified as the most pressing community needs. Their exclusion from proposals is due to the cost, as not enough funding exists to pay for them. The City Council Capital Improvement Subcommittee, a council subcommittee that has dedicated the
last 12 months to studying how to prioritize capital needs, identified these projects and originally suggested using these resources. The subcommittee is composed of Vice Mayor Virginia Korte, Councilman Guy Philips and Councilman David N. Smith. All were appointed by Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane in 2017 to review capital needs and make recommendations to city council. The latest budgeting process for Scottsdale has identified about 200 potential capital improvement projects, totaling more than $800 million. However, the proposed city budget and capital improvement plan has identified funding for 31 projects, totaling about $33 million. The alternative funding sources explored could close that funding gap to pay for a group of projects totaling $350 million.
McDowell Mountain Regional Park seeks public input on park’s master plan update The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has begun the process of updating McDowell Mountain Regional Park’s Master Plan. The main goal of updating the plan is to create a long-range vision of the park that takes into consideration visitors’ needs as well as protecting resources and natural open space within the park. “The Park’s Master Plan was originally developed in 1967,” stated Maricopa County Board of Supervisors chairman Steve Chucri. “McDowell Mountain Regional Park is a point of pride for our county. The plan deserves a fresh look to benefit the changing community and the needs of today’s park visitors.” Because of the park’s proximity to several communities, its diverse uses and collaborative partnerships, the department hosted two public open house-style meetings on February 20 and February 22 for the project to receive feedback from as many user groups as possible. Presentation materials have been posted to the park’s website at maricopacountyparks.net/ park-locator/mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/ park-information/park-projects, and Scottsdale residents will be able to give feedback through a survey link on the page until Thursday, March 22.
Scottsdale Arts names Gerd Wuestemann as new CEO
Scottsdale Arts Board of Trustees Chair Kathy Wills announced this month that Gerd Wuestemann, D.M.A., has been appointed the new president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts. Wuestemann began the job for the recognized not-for-profit arts organization on Gerd Wuestemann has a total of 38 years March 19 and will have of experience in the arts. (Photo courtesy an annual operating Scottsdale Arts) budget of $11.5 million. He will oversee 71 full-time and 104 part-time staffers, with the mission to create diverse visual, performing and public arts experiences. Wuestemann has been an arts administrator for 10 years, and has a total of 38 years of experience in the arts. “Gerd was the unanimous choice of our board,” Wills said. “His extensive experience working with a city to develop its vision for the arts, managing a multi-disciplinary arts organization, fundraising experience and enthusiasm for the Scottsdale Arts’ mission make him the ideal choice to lead and take this organization to the next level. We look forward to working with him.” Wuestemann was part of the class of 2015 at the National Arts Strategies Executive Leadership Group, is a member of the board of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, has chaired Louisiana Citizens for Arts Advocacy since 2009 and is founder of the INNOV8 Festival of Creativity & Entrepreneurship. “I am excited for the opportunity to expand existing programs, create new initiatives and partnerships and further the mission of Scottsdale Arts and the arts and cultural life in the City of Scottsdale” Wuestemann said. “Great culture reflects our sense of community and in turn allows a community to come together, grow together and experience something new. I hope to serve my new community through engagement, partnerships, focus on artistic quality and innovative and diverse programming.”
Scottsdale residents return from life-changing mission Two Scottsdale residents, Dr. Cynthia Clary and Tony Roy, recently returned from an intensive volunteer effort to build a new community center and caf-
eteria in Rio Grande, Dominican Republic. The project was for the 2018 Lifetouch Memory Mission. Clary and Roy’s group consisted of 49 volunteers that included 29 educators and 16 Lifetouch employees from around the country. Their volunteer group spent a week continuing work on the educational facilities such as the cafeteria and the basketball court. Lifetouch Memory Mission is credited with keeping the village alive, and has been coordinating missions since 2000. The 2018 trip was the seventh year the team has gone to the Dominican Republic to build educational facilities in the village of Cecaini and the town of Rio Grande. “Over the last seven years, I have witnessed true transformation in this community,” said Jan Haeg, director of Lifetouch Memory Missions at Lifetouch. “We went there to build a school and discovered a strong sense of purpose, friendship and hope for what can be achieved. This year’s volunteers played an important part in not only constructing the buildings but keeping that friendship and hope alive.”
Scottsdale high school students encouraged to participate in video contest All Scottsdale high school students who love the arts are invited to participate and show off their passion in the “I Love the Arts” video contest this month. The contest is a way for students to share why the arts are important to Scottsdale through the medium of video. PHX Architecture, the City of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Arts are sponsoring the contest, and the contest winner will receive a $500 cash prize, membership to Scottsdale Arts, and an invitation to the Mayor’s Breakfast for the Arts, as well as having their video presented at a City Council meeting. The contest is limited to only high school students attending a Scottsdale school or a resident of Scottsdale. Students younger than 18 need to get permission from their guardians. Only one video per student can be submitted. The videos should be long enough to tell the story, generally two to three minutes. Videos will be judged on creativity, clarity of message and audience engagement. The winning video will be selected from a panel of community experts that may include curators, communications and other design professionals. Students can submit videos by uploading them to YouTube and then sending a link to rsmetana@scottsdaleaz.gov. Be sure to include your name, address and school. The deadline to submit videos is Friday, March 23. Winners will be announced April 1.
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Tucked away next to Arizona State University’s Sun Devil Stadium, and across from the Phoenix Zoo, the Hall of Flame is a revelation. I was shocked I’d never seen it. I was even more surprised by just how big it was. The building itself is about 70,000 square feet with more than 130 wheeled pieces and more than 10,000 smaller firefighting-related objects. My kids’ interests were piqued from the moment we spotted the huge bell outside the museum doors (yes, it’s OK to pull it lightly, but do so carefully to avoid breaking the Cameron Brown, 9, and Jordan Brown, 5, inspect the rope, and please resist the ladder of a fire truck in the museum’s Gallery I, which focuses on firefighting from 1725 to 1890. urge to ring it continuously). The museum’s website recommends when we got the opportunity to visit Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Fire Museum. setting aside at least an hour to get I love TV shows about first responders. Police, firefighters, paramedics – I pretty much watch them all. So I think I was more excited than my boys
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back of the engine, we got back to the tour. Also attached to the gallery is the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, which includes the names of thousands of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Moving through the rest of the gallery, we came across the fire safety exhibit, a hands-on display that was well-suited for my kids and the toddlers in tow with their parents. The exhibit included a safety house that we walked through, allowing the kids to point out safety issues and what we could improve in our own home. There was also a doll-house-size version where kids could push different buttons to see the various hazards in the home. There was even a mini fire pole for them to slide down.
through the entire museum, though you could be there longer. Upon entering, we were offered a binder – the exhibits catalogue – that detailed each part of the museum, including the history of each exhibit. Don’t pass that up; it was interesting to read about where each engine came from and see how they progressed throughout the years. The museum is separated into six galleries, and is an interesting trip through fire history beginning in 1725. It was fascinating to see the smaller, earlier firefighting vehicles (called apparatus) and equipment that were pulled by hand. Now that my kids are a bit older, 5 and 9, I love when I can take something simple like a museum visit and let them take the lead learning. My oldest son held the exhibits catalog (and later, my reporter’s notepad) as we walked and Jordan Brown sit in a 1952 American La through pointing out the Cameron France Model 700 fire engine. differences in everything we saw. We watched as the fire trucks Other highlights included the Wildgot bigger, axes were added and the land Fighting Gallery and a special amount of water buckets increased display honoring the firefighters who (yes, there were buckets, not hoses). lost their lives in 9/11. My favorites were the shiny parade On the way out, we handed back carriages, each intricately designed. our binder and walked around the gift The museum’s setup is genius for shop with the boys, talking excitedly parents. The first and second galleries about what we’d seen. We even took are the biggest, at 10,000 square feet a pause for my son to pull the bell each. Depending on how long you outside – just once. And that’s all we spend in the first gallery, it’s easy for needed. young kids to get antsy. If that’s you, there are a couple of options. Before leaving the first gallery, you can go IF YOU GO into the 50-seat theater and watch the What: Hall of Flame Fire Museum 10-minute video or look at the display Where: 6101 E. Van Buren Street, of fire helmets and memorabilia. We Phoenix went with the second option, which Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 was to head into Gallery II. It has a a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays from noon fire engine that the kids could actually to 4 p.m. Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for students get on and inside. (Don’t worry – we ages 6-17, $2 for ages 3-5. Free for toured the theater before we left). Afchildren younger than 3. ter burning off some energy showing Info: 602-275-3473, hallofflame.org me how firefighters could sit on the
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Movies in the Bark returns this spring with canine classics. Grab your whole litter and find a seat for movie screenings. The remaining movies are: A Dog’s Purpose on March 23; and 101 Dalmatians on March 30. When: 7 p.m. Fridays through March Where: Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix Cost: Free Info: 602-955-8401, shopbiltmore.com
Children 6 and younger can bring their favorite teddy bear to jump and play with at AZ Air Time trampoline park. When: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 23 Where: AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 145, Scottsdale Cost: $6 per hour per child Info: 480-427-2000, azairtime.com
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Arts at the Rocks: Children of the World Through the powerful medium of song, dance, spoken word and creative media, Children of the World presents the reality of millions of children who cannot speak for themselves. When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 Where: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: music@deserthills.org
Movies in the Desert Zootopia will be screened at OdySea in the Desert. Pre-movie activities include a character meet-and-greet, a Learn to Judy station, a Zootopia badge-making station, a prize wheel and giveaways. When: 5 p.m. (pre-movie events) and 6:30 p.m. (movie) Saturday, April 14 Where: OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-951-2100, odyseainthedesert. com
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Kids can mangia at this festival that features gelato, pizza, pasta and wine. The fifth annual Italian Festival returns to Scottsdale for two days of food demonstrations, authentic performers and the best cuisine. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit St. Vincent de Paul. When: Times vary Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25 Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale Cost: $10 presale, $15 at the door, free for kids 12 and younger Info: 480-745-7020, italianfestivalaz.com
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April Pools Day The annual event features a mock rescue scenario with the Scottsdale Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, interactive booths, games and drowning prevention awareness. When: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29 Where: Eldorado Aquatic and Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-312-2484
Cycle the Arts: Downtown Family-Friendly Ride Hop on your bike and get a personal look at some of the Valley’s best public art on this family-friendly guided bicycle ride around downtown, the greenbelt and canal paths. Helmets are required. When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8 Where: Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-312-2308
Easter Bunny Photos Visit the Easter Bunny for photos and a free gift. Reservations available but not required. The Easter Bunny is located on the Upper Level, Nordstrom Wing. When: Various times through Sunday, April 1 Where: Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Nordstrom Wing, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale Cost: $29.99 Info: 480-568-5568, fashionsquare.com
Girl Scout Badge Day Girl Scouts can earn a badge at MIM while they enjoy Musical Icons: Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, a celebration of two central figures in Latin American popular music. Daisies through Ambassadors, along with their families, are invited to tour MIM’s galleries with Junior Museum Guides, take fun photos, make an instrument craft and play music. Girls can fulfill requirements for the Brownie Dancer Badge and the Junior Musician Badge. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14 Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix Cost: $12 Info: 480-478-6047, programs@mim.org
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Those who like to stop and smell the rosés have a gathering place for grape expectations. Vinum55, which has a location in Hangar One in Scottsdale Airpark, is described by Jared Silverman, who manages Vinum55’s cellar in Chandler, as a “wine club” that gives members a wide range of services. They can safely store wine in lockers in a cellar where temperatures are kept at 55 degrees with between 60 and 70 percent humidity, the ideal conditions for preserving the beverage. The company, named after the Latin word for wine, also gives members access to exclusive opportunities to buy wine. They also host tasting events the public would rarely be able to attend. In Vinum55’s Wines of the World program, members can soak up knowledge about wines including facts about the grapes, geography, soil science, history, climate, culture and wine-tasting techniques in that region. Silverman creates and teaches the Wines of the World seminars at the three Vinum55 locations (Scottsdale Airpark, Chandler and north central Phoenix). He said at these events, students learn about “one of the world’s most important wine regions.” “We taste, on average, 10 wines per seminar and we focus on the main grape varietals and producers of that particular region,” Silverman said. “Our intent is to provide members with opportunities to learn more about known and classifieds
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lesser-known wine regions and producers across the world. We take people on a journey.” At the tastings, Silverman says sommeliers “bring in winemakers from all over the world for our members to meet and learn from.” Clients learn how to taste and evaluate wine in the tastings. In addition to hosting seminars and providing storage, Vinum55 also does a complete inventory of members’ wine, making details about their bottles accessible on an app called CellarTracker. The company will accept wine deliveries for its members so the bottles do not sit outside in the hot sun or other damaging weather conditions when they are not home. As part of its concierge services, members can have wine delivered to their homes or businesses. Vinum55 also offers logistical help for those moving so their wines stay secure in temperature-controlled vans. The Scottsdale wine cellar on North 78th Way is more than half full. “Any problem or issue or help someone might need with their wine collection, we’ve done it,” said Raini Keyser, director of operations and managing partner for the three Vinum55 businesses. “People here drink wine from all over the world.” Keyser said Vinum55 is “just a bunch of wine geeks” who enjoy harvesting friendships over vino. Members may come to Vinum55 anytime it is open to have a glass or bottle of wine with their family members, friends and business colleagues in the tasting
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Raini Keyser is director of operations and managing partner for all three Vinum55 locations in the Valley. (Photos by Kimberly Carrillo)
rooms. The tasting room may be reserved for private events. Vinum55 can “accommodate a wine collection of any size,” Keyser said. The prices differ at each of the three Vinum55 businesses and depend on the size of the locker and the location. For additional dues that Vinum55 did not want to disclose, members can buy concierge services, including having their wine delivered to them at a home or business. Assisting members with moving outside Arizona is also an additional concierge service. Keyser said most of their members are over 40, but some are in their 30s. They are upper-middle class to affluent and many form friendships through Vinum55. Some are just learning about wine while others are already knowledgeable. “The social aspect is huge but also people have less room in their homes, but they also love wine,” Keyser said. Usually about 40 people gather for the wine tastings while about 25 to 30 folks come to the Wines of the World gatherings. Several events are held every month. Wines from California, Oregon and Washington State are popular among members, Keyser added. Everyone on staff is highly trained in wine, said Keyser, who is a certified specialist of wine through the Society of Wine Educators. To earn that certification, one must pass a rigorous exam that tests their knowledge of wine and mastery of major elements in the worlds of wine production and the science and study of grapes. Chandler cellar manager Silverman has a level one sommelier degree from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Ameri-
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cas. That is a certification for which wine and hospitality professionals complete a thorough study of wines and spirits and undergo an intensive review by master sommeliers on their knowledge of wine and spirits and proper wine service, as well as deductive tasting. Staff members involved in the wine tastings and Wines of the World seminars all have at least the level one sommelier degree or an equivalent wine degree. Wine lover Mike Finney, who created branding for several wineries and tasting rooms in the Verde Valley for the Verde Valley Wine Trail through his company, AZ Communications Group, has not tried Vinum55 but likes the concept. “I think the idea sounds terrific,” Finney said. “We have over the years been members of some wine clubs like the Wall Street Journal’s WSJwine Discovery Club and the New York Times Wine Club, where they make periodic deliveries. It’s always fun. Sometimes we’ll do wine battles.” While those wine clubs are fun, he says it would be more enjoyable to get together with wine experts to talk faceto-face. “I think the thing I enjoy most about wine is the opportunity to get together with people and share the experience,” he said. “Whether it’s reds or whites, there’s such an abundance of really, really credible good wine. Our wine storage is pretty nominal… I think having an alternative to be able to do something like with the Vinum experience could be interesting.”
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In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil. Sautee onion and garlic until soft and golden brown. Add green chiles, shredded chicken, cumin and garlic. Stir to combine. Add crushed tomatoes
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Sims may look familiar to anybody who visited Grayhawk Golf Club on a Wednesday night over the past few years, since Sims was a longtime staple of the club’s “Live at Grayhawk” By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski music series. He now plays at Tavern Americana every Wednesday. On a sunny March day, Ryan Sims guitarist Jason “Slim” Gambill. “This was the perfect combination However, he embarks on a national twirled his e-cigarette between his fingers in the Los Angeles studio of his of people to create this Americana- tour this spring, leaving locals with a single chance to hear his producer, Justin Gray, as the songs live, when he performs knob-turner did his magic. at the Great American Gray rocked back and Barbecue and Beer Festival in forth as he added keyboards Chandler on March 24. to the song “Redhead.” Sims The former singer for patiently listened. He’s local favorite EastonAshe, proud of his EP, My Side of Sims has pursued a solo the Story. career since the band broke “I am excited to let people up in 2011. He competed who hadn’t heard anything on The X-Factor later that take a first listen,” Sims said. year. He also put in time as a “It’s like showing off your songwriter in Nashville. new baby.” His 2014 release party at The collection is the Harold’s for his self-titled culmination of a trying year debut record sold more for Sims. In the last 12 months, than 1,500 tickets. “It was the Cave Creek resident broke probably the most fun I’ve his foot, entered rehab for ever had at a show,” Sims said opioid addiction and ended a with a grin. long-term relationship. Sims and his manager, “Just getting out here Darrin Pfeiffer, met years and being several hundred ago when the local singer miles away from Phoenix Sims has played weekly shows in Scottsdale for the past was working on a different for a month is extremely Ryan several years. (Photo special to Nearby News) project. “I saw Ryan play cathartic,” Sims said in at a dinner me and my then-partner country-rock hybrid sound that is Los Angeles. “On top of that, having attended, ” said Pfeiffer, the former the kind of schedule you keep when Ryan Sims,” Gray said. A former Detroit-area hockey player, drummer for Goldfinger. “We were you’re recording a record just keeps Gray has worked with John Legend, floored. We thought, ‘Where did he your mind focused.” The working respite helped ease Mariah Carey and Joss Stone. “Ryan has come from?’ We asked him to do a the anger he was feeling about his ex- all the best elements of classic singers proper showcase. He played four or girlfriend. “I didn’t like who it made like... Joe Cocker and John Mellencamp five songs and that’s when I was taken me become,” he said. “I was so angry mixed with more contemporary aback... I couldn’t wait to get these with her. I would really lash out. At the singers like Chris Robinson and Ray songs recorded and out in the world.” That didn’t pan out but Pfeiffer has same time, I couldn’t help it because I Lamontagne to create a unique, big plans in mind for Sims. identifiable sound,” Gray said. was just so mad.” “Anybody can pick up a guitar. The resume of his other producer, To create My Side of the Story, he went backward, listening to his first Doug Grean, boasts projects with Anybody can write lyrics. Anybody three records. It was an eye-opening Sheryl Crow, Ricki Lee Jones, Glen can write a melody,” he said. “But is it Campbell, Scott Weiland, Slash, The good or not? Anybody can paint, but experience. “I give really good relationship advice. Crystal Method and John Taylor of is it good enough? Ryan’s songs... blew me away. Everything he writes has Now, if I could only take it,” he said. Duran Duran. “Ryan is one of the most talented the potential to make a mark in the “Literally, most of my songs in some way involved a relationship – the good, the guys who has ever walked through my industry worldwide.” bad and the ugly. Listening to your own door; top 10 for sure,” Grean said. “The IF YOU GO advice is not an easy thing. Emotions combination of a good voice and a good writer is a rare thing – especially get in the way of being practical.” What: Ryan Sims at the Great American Barbecue and Beer Gray and Sims’ manager, Darrin today. He has both things going on, Festival Pfeiffer, collected a dream team of not to mention he’s a handsome guy. When: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, He’s a triple threat. ” musicians for Sims to work with: former March 24 But what about the Grammy winners John Mellencamp drummer Kenny Where: A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Aronoff; the Rolling Stones’ bassist with whom he has worked? “They may Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler Darryl Jones; Elton John’s keyboardist have been more famous than Ryan, but Cost: $10-$175 Kim Bullard and Lady Antebellum not more talented,” Grean said. Info: chandlerbbq.com Nearby News • For News Around Our Neighborhood
By Wayne Schutsky The new Cactus League exhibit at jor League Baseball history when he Scottsdale Civic Center Library fea- coached and played for the Cleveland Indians in 1975. tures items from faIt was during this mous 2018 inducttime that Robinson ees into the Cactus first became acquainted League Hall of Fame with the Cactus League, like Frank Robinson, which hosted Cleveland Gaylord Perry and at Hi Corbett Field in Bob Uecker, but it is Tucson from 1922 to the non-ballplayers 1945. Robinson was on display who are also the manager of the really the stars of Giants when the team the show. made the move from The exhibit, presented by Arizona Frank Robinson is one of the fa- Phoenix to Scottsdale Spring Training mous players featured in the exhibit. in 1982. Perry is also in the Experience and the (Photos courtesy Wikimedia Commons) Cactus League Hall of Fame, will also National Baseball Hall of Fame, having honor longtime Chicago Cubs club- won 314 games over a 22-year career house manager Yosh Kawano and that spanned eight teams – four of prominent lemonade vendor Derrick which played their spring games in the Cactus League. Moore. While Kawano and “We are looking Moore are not known to honor those that for swinging the bat, played key roles in both men left an indelthe development of ible impact on the Cacthe Cactus League tus League. – both players and Kawano spent over others,” said Tim 65 years with the Cubs Sheridan, direcbefore retiring in 2008. tor of the Arizona The dedicated team Spring Training staffer was a fixture at Experience and the Cactus League Hall Gaylord Perry played on four teams Wrigley Field in Chicathat trained in the Cactus League. go and Hohokam Stadiof Fame. Both Robinson and Perry are well- um in Mesa. In fact, Kawano began his tenure with the team right as it moved known figures to most baseball fans. Robinson slugged his way into the spring operations from Catalina IsNational Baseball Hall of Fame over land, California to Mesa in 1952. During his career, Kawano became a a prolific 21-year career and became the first African-American in Ma- revered figure to the Cubs faithful, and
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Enmei (Long Life): A Dance and Aging Project Dancers from Japan and the United States will explore what it means and what it takes to age as a woman in the field of contemporary dance. Enmei (Long Life): A Dance and Aging Project is designed to challenge notions of the aging female body and to celebrate the endurance of the human spirit. When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 23 Where: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale Cost: $10-$29 Info: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org meet your neighbor
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Band of Angels: Enriching Our Senior Community Scottsdale Leadership Class 32 is presenting Band of Angels – Enriching Our Senior Community, a half-day event created to celebrate the lives of senior citizens and assist them with the connection of community resources. It will feature music by Daylon Greer/Elvis Before Noon, Gary and Rochelle and Glenn, and the Barnetts. Attendees can interact with event exhibitors to receive information on health care, senior housing and other matters of interest to the senior community. When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Where: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: eventbrite.com
Frank Caliendo A high-energy blend of impressions, observations and anecdotal stories, Frank Caliendo’s stage act has been described as a frenetic combination of Jim Carrey and Robin Williams. His TV career has spanned more than a decade with Mad TV and Frank TV. Caliendo has leveraged his arsenal of sports impressions into a 10-year run on the FOX NFL Sunday pre-game show and on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. When: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale Cost: $50-$80 Info: 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com
Italian Festival Gelato, pizza, pasta and wine – are you hungry yet? The fifth annual Italian Festival returns to Scottsdale for two days of food demonstrations, authentic performers and, of course, the best cuisine. You won’t want to say “Ciao” to this party. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit St. Vincent de Paul. When: Times vary Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25 Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale Cost: $10 presale, $15 at the door, free for kids 12 and younger Info: 480-745-7020, italianfestivalaz.com
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Hymns for Him Dr. Jeremy Peterman, organist at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, will perform a recital called Hymns for Life. It will highlight the church’s 92-rank, 5,062pipe Berghaus organ, one of the largest in the Southwest. Works by Bach and Peeters, Anton Heiller and Carl Piutti of Austria, and Americans David Cherwien and Diane Bish will be included. All works are based on hymn or Gregorian chant melodies and will be preceded by a professional vocal quartet. When: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25 Where: La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale Cost: Free Info: 480-948-1234 or lacasadecristo.com
Candlelight Yoga Series Attendees will be treated to an hour-long yoga flow practice and sunset views of the Valley on the resort’s outdoor lawns. Afterwards, mingle with friends al fresco in candlelight over a glass of red or white wine, which is provided at no additional charge. Open to resort and local guests. When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 29, April 12 and April 26 Where: The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, Troon North, 10600 E. Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale Cost: $20 Info: 480-513-5145 or fourseasons.com/ scottsdale
Michael Jr. Michael Jr. got his start when George Wallace took him to the legendary Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. The club’s owner slipped the unknown comic onstage to perform. A week later, Michael Jr. was performing at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, where he became the first comedian to appear live via satellite on The Tonight Show. When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7 Where: Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale Cost: $20-$45 Info: extremefaithproductions.com/ michael-jr/
Laidback Luke Lucas Cornelis van Scheppingen, known by his stage name Laidback Luke, is a Dutch house artist and producer. Luke has traveled the world remixing songs from Beyoncé, Calvin Harris, Madonna, Daft Punk and Coldplay at different clubs and festivals. He has collaborated with a number of famous EDM artists, including Steve Aoki, Diplo and Steve Angello. Laidback Luke also posts vlogs and DJ tutorials on his popular YouTube channel. When: 10 p.m. Friday, April 13 Where: Maya Day and Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale Cost: $10 Info: mayaclubaz.com; for VIP table reservations, email vip@mayaclubaz.com
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Julie Morris worked in sales in corporate America for years, and said she was always at the top of sales charts, but she would never be rewarded properly for the hard work she put in. She realized she needed a change. Coming from a family of real estate agents, including her grandfather, father and brother, Morris decided to go into the real estate business herself. In 2008, she became the team leader of the Julie Morris Premier Team, and the manager and associate broker of the HomeSmart Real Estate Scottsdale office. Realtor Julie Morris is the team leader of the Julie She says that buying a home Morris Premier Team, and the manager and associate is often scary for people who broker of the HomeSmart Real Estate Scottsdale office. (Photo by Kimberly Carrillo) do not think they can afford to buy a house or have suitable options. So one of her favorite parts them the most information and best of the real estate business is helping technology to be able to provide that people realize they can purchase their for the client,” she said. “You’re more ideal home, especially if they have accurate, you’re more consistent, you’re more knowledgeable. It just helps every doubts going into the buying process. “It’s helping people achieve a dream, agent be better at what they’re doing. and for most people, owning a home is That helps buyers and sellers.” Morris’ office specializes in properties the single largest investment, and one of the biggest decisions of their lives, in McCormick Ranch, which provides so I find it very exciting to help people many scenic neighborhoods, as well as when they aren’t sure what they can a variety of different price points for houses. afford or qualify for,” she said. Baby Boomers and Millennials are She says HomeSmart is one of the highest-tech real estate companies in among the two biggest groups that the country, and a potential customer affect real estate markets, according will even see a virtual assistant on a to the U.S. Census Bureau and large television screen when they come HomeSmart’s tracked real estate information. And in Scottsdale, both in to the office. But more important is the training groups have similar goals in looking for the technology can provide agents. a home. “The closer you are to the center, HomeSmart offers a variety of education courses for its employees, that’s the trend where everybody often free or sponsored by corporate wants to be,” Morris said. “They want partners that strengthen real estate to be within walking, driving, Uber, skills. In turn, the agents can be as Lyft distance or riding distance from skilled as possible in the business of real entertainment, restaurants and shops. And McCormick Ranch is perfect for estate, which only helps customers. “HomeSmart helps the agents be that.” the best that they can be, and gives comm. spotlight
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Kilts have found a home in Scottsdale at Claymore Imports
Claymore Imports owner Michael McClanathan often plays bagpipes at Westin Kierland in the evenings. (Photos by Celisse Jones)
By Matthew McClure While Scottish heritage may not I had a store,” McClanathan said. “It’s be the first thing that comes to mind grown over the years to the biggest when one thinks of the Greater Phoe- kilt rental facility in the nation.” McClanathan has worked to make nix area, Claymore Imports has found success in Scottsdale. The company it so that his Scottish influence and sells and rents kilts, bagpipes and love of bagpiping isn’t only found in stores. Every night, other Scottish obMcClanathan or jects all across the his son, Wheaton, nation. plays bagpipes at Michael McClathe Westin Kiernathan, owner of land. Claymore Imports, While Claymore has family that Imports is located hails from Celtic in Scottsdale, Mctradition. His famClanathan finds ily trekked from the value in having all isles of Scotland to of their products Canada then down made overseas. to Michigan, where “We actually have he grew up. His them made in Scotdesire to leave the land because they Great Lakes State do the best job over and come to the there,” McClanaValley of the Sun than said. “People was for one simthat make kilts ple reason. “I was Quaichs and foghorns are ceremonial have to apprenlooking for warm- drinking horns. tice at it for several er weather and I years to know how to make a proper found it,” McClanathan said. From a young age, the sound of bag- kilt and they do the best job for us. We pipes sparked McClanathan’s interest. basically import them from Scotland. He began to march alongside his fa- We have a huge inventory of kilts here ther in a band at the age of 10. From in the shop that we keep in stock and we ship them out all over the country there, something bigger blossomed. “It all kind of started with me play- for weddings and things like that.” The month of January was a popuing bagpipes and me teaching students that needed supplies and we imported lar one for kilt rentals from Claystuff, and one thing led to another and more imports. All around the world, Scottish people sported their kilts in celebration of the Burns Supper. “Pretty much every weekend in January, it celebrates Robert Burns, a Scottish poet,” employee
All of the fabric used to make these fly plaids and sashes comes from Scotland (above); kilt sporrans are useful for holding all sorts of small items (right).
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Fly plaid and sashes are made in Taylor Knowles said. “People have been renting for that a ton. It’s all over store. All of the fabric used to make the U.S. You can buy tickets and it’s a these pieces comes from Scotland. A big party; there are poetry readings fly plaid is a large piece of fabric worn on the groom’s shoulder at a wedding and things like that.” The story behind the kilt is rich and along with a broach. Women don full of history. While the kilt is worn their sashes held together at the waist more casually now than it was in the by a pin. past, it is typically used in the Highland Games and for formal occasions in Gaelic culture. “It is kind of a national dress in Scotland,” McClanathan said. “It is traditional in Scotland to wear them The sgian dubh is a small knife that is worn in the sock when at weddings. That wearing a Scottish kilt, now mostly for decoration. is one of the reaThe kilt sporran sits right on top sons why renting them for weddings of one’s waist and in front of the kilt. is such a big thing.” While kilts may be their most popu- The sporran is a small sort of satchel lar item, McClanathan says that bag- that is useful for holding all sorts of pipes are highly coveted at his shop. small items. While traditionally used They also have a variety of other items for holding rocks, they are now used to hold phones, keys or wallets. The throughout the store. The sgian dubh (pronounced “skeen more modern ones are velvet-lined doo”) is a small knife that is worn in with key, card and fob holders. These the sock when wearing a Scottish kilt, can be made of mink, rabbit and now mostly for decoration. They are muskrat. They also make more semidecorated with personal clan crests. formal ones with leather, while others They can be made with real horn such that have tassels are more formal and as stag handles. Some of them even could be worn for a special occasion like a wedding. have bottle openers. Quaichs and foghorns are ceremoClaymore Imports nial drinking horns. Drinking from 7655 E. Redfield Road, these cups is a way to celebrate friendSuite 8, Scottsdale ship and toast at weddings. claymoreimports.com
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Mountain Shadows Resort debuts condos The condos at Mountain Shadows Resort include 41 fully furnished luxury units. (Photo courtesy J Public Relations)
Mountain Shadows Resort has officially opened its luxury wing of resort condominiums and suites, marking the completion of the $100 million resort. The three-story residential building, nestled between Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain, features 41 fully furnished condominiums ranging from $840,000 to $4.1 million. Floor plans include four penthouses, studios, and one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 1,000 to 3,410 square feet.
“It’s the next iteration of resort living – but with vibrant culture, moonlight yoga, harvest-to-hearth cuisine and outdoor adventure,” said Scott Lyon, founder and managing partner of Westroc Hospitality, which owns and operates the resort. “Residents and guests are checking into a lifestyle.” Select condominium units will be available for guests seeking a suite experience for their resort stay. For more information, visit mountainshadows.com.
John Chavez joins the Scottsdale office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage John Chavez has associated with the Scottsdale-Carefree office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage as an affiliate agent. Chavez brings more than 13 years of real estate experience to the company. He and his wife, Rena Chavez, also an affiliate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, comprise the Rena Chavez Real Estate Group. “I chose to affiliate with Coldwell Banker because of its impact on the real estate industry and its presence in the luxury home market,” John Chavez said. “Coldwell Banker epitomizes pres-
tige, presence and global relevance, which are all characteristics I’m excited to inject into my business.” Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Residential Mortgage, Chavez worked for seven years with HomeSmart. He’s also a U.S. Army veteran and currently serves as a US. Army Reserve Officer. He and his wife actively donate to charities including the Wounded Warrior Project. Chavez also serves as a chairman for the Municipal Art Committee on behalf of the Avondale City Council.
New Element Hotel breaks ground at SkySong Construction began March 15 on a 157-room hotel in Scottsdale’s SkySong. The Element hotel, a high-end boutique addition to the Marriott family of hotels, will occupy the southwestern corner of SkySong near Scottsdale Road and Enterprise Drive and provide support for the more than 50 businesses in and around SkySong. Developed by Jackson-Shaw, Element will cover 99,345 square feet of space that includes a 7,572 square-foot openair courtyard. Amenities will include a natural saline swimming pool and large fitness facility. The overall focus will be on providing a sustainable, healthful
environment for guests. “Element hotels rely on greenbuilding, sustainable designs and ecofriendly practices, and we’re honored to play a role in bringing a smarter, more environmentally conscious and wellness-focused place to stay in the Scottsdale area,” said Michele Wheeler, president and CEO of Jackson-Shaw. “It offers the elegant, luxurious nature many leisure travelers associate with Scottsdale, but it also serves as a tremendous asset for business and group travelers that will help SkySong and the city draw even more businesses and job opportunities to the area.”
Dental office Scottsdale Smile Center relocated to a new, state-of-theart facility on March 5, located just 1.5 miles from its former location. The new offices, at 5410 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite D-500, will offer an upgraded experience to the same dental services Scottsdale Smile Center provided at its former location. The same dental team will be on hand – doctors Brandon Ryff, Don Chiappetti and Jonathan Coomns – to treat patients. “We trust
that the new facility will be an ideal environment to continue our longstanding tradition of providing our patients with high-quality dentistry and outstanding service,” the dentists said in a press release. Procedures provided at Scottsdale Smile Center include porcelain veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening and laser dentistry. For more information, visit scottsdalesmile.com.
AMMO, Inc. board director Kathy Hanrahan expands role Ammunitions manufacturer AMMO, Inc. announced in March its hiring of Kathy Hanrahan to serve as the company’s president of law enforcement and military services. Hanrahan will keep her seat on the company’s board of directors, which she’s held since November of 2017. Before joining AMMO, Inc., Hanrahan worked for TASER International (now Axon Enterprise, Inc.) for almost 15 years, working in roles ranging from chief financial officer to chief executive officer. She currently serves on the board of advisors for Shared Performance Systems and SentrySix Defense, and is the founder of New Horizons Management Consulting, which specializes in assisting small and me-
dium-size companies in strategies for growth phases. “I am excited to join the team at AMMO, Inc., and to be back working in an industry I love,” Hanrahan said, “Not since leaving TASER have I been this excited about a new technology, or the possibility to change how the law enforcement and military communities think about defense.” “The company’s Streak and OPS lines are defining a new era of ammunition, and offering these markets a costeffective alternative for their training and deployment needs,” she added. “I believe AMMO, Inc. will be a disruptive force in the world of policing both in the Unites States and abroad.”
Gareth Hooper named chief information officer for Plexus Worldwide Direct-selling health and wellness company Plexus Worldwide has announced the addition of Gareth Hooper as the company’s chief information officer. Hooper will be responsible for leveraging new technology to drive organizational growth, improve website performance, develop solutions for customer needs and orchestrate business strategies through data-driven decisions. “Gareth Hooper is an accomplished, results-oriented IT management executive with more than 20 years of achievement and we are thrilled to have him on our team,” said Plexus Worldwide CEO Tarl Robinson. “He is a champion of innovation who brings a wealth of experience developing technology solutions, building high-performance teams and driving growth. Hooper will be instrumental in creating and delivering mission critical IT projects to handle Plexus’ explosive growth and international expansion.” Prior to his position at Plexus Worldwide, Hooper worked as chief information officer for WorldVentures Holdings, as CIO for Advocare International,
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