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30 Driving Success
44 Song and Dance Man
32 Taking Flight
46 Rite of Passage
Matt Ohre lives a lawyer’s dream as general counsel for Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Airpark is ready for annual events in 2020
34 ‘The Greatest Show on Grass’
Waste Management Phoenix Open returns to great fanfare
40 Green Living
Remodeling projects that add value to homes in 2020
41 The Cusslers are Having Fun The author and his wife keep pre-war vehicles in the Airpark
Tony Danza defies stereotypes with his new stage show
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show brings $98M to the area
48 Stepping to the Plate
Luis Gonzalez is the latest to take on Kurt and Brenda Warner
50 Let’s Roll
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Scottsdale’s Wilde Wealth Management Group helped make the season a little merrier and brighter for more than 1,200 Arizona children, with a donation of 900 toys as well as a more than $2,500 in cash donations to Toys for Tots in December. This is the firm’s 15th year supporting The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Wilde Wealth Management Group believes in operating under a commitment to service both its clients and the community at large,” says Trevor Wilde, managing principal of Wilde Wealth Management Group and a North Scottsdale resident. “Through our Wilde for Arizona Community Outreach Program, the firm empowers its team to be active members of the communities where we all work and live. Through office fundraisers, our annual Zoolights event and a new #GivingTuesday initiative with an Amazon Wish List, clients from all over the world to were able to help make this our most impactful drive yet.” In other news, Splaver Wealth Management formally joined Wilde Wealth Management, effective December 1.
Wilde Wealth Management Group brings holiday cheer to Toys for Tots in Valley. (Photo courtesy Wilde Wealth Management Group)
“To ensure our clients are in good hands for generations to come, our firm has been seeking out a like-minded partner with both experience and youth for some time,” says Eric Splaver, whose firm also provides business services including bookkeeping and payroll assistance and is especially adept at developing strategies to assist client with minimizing their current and long-term
income tax obligations. “As I shared our requirements with our professional network, especially the need for a partner whose approach was to serve all of the needs of clients from retirement and estate planning to taxes and insurance, the same name came up repeatedly: Trevor Wilde.” Info: wildewealth.com.
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Cushman & Wakefield completed the sale of The Shops at Gainey Village, a Sprouts Farmers Market-anchored urban village. An entity formed by Global Retail Investors purchased the property from Gainey Village Retail Center LLC (an entity formed by Principal Real Estate Investors LLC) of Des Moines. Michael Hackett and Ryan Schubert of Cushman & Wakefield’s Phoenix office negotiated the transaction on behalf of the seller. T h e S h o p s a t G a i n e y Vi l l a g e i s a 138,476-square-foot shopping center located at the southeast corner of Scottsdale and Doubletree Ranch roads. This trophy retail shopping center is 100% occupied. “The Shops at Gainey Village is one of the more sought-after retail assets in the Southwest, offering daily needs shopping in a supply constrained and internationally recognized Scottsdale/Paradise Valley location,” says Executive Managing Director Michael Hackett. …continues on page 8
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Automotive showroom trades for $3 million
Set Jet private flight membership club launches Set Jet, a membership-based private jet charter company with direct flights to some of the West Coast’s top leisure destinations took its first flight on December 15. With ease of booking and direct flights out of Scottdale to vacation locales such as Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and Las Vegas and seasonal flights to Aspen and Cabo San Lucas, Set Jet utilizes the safety-proven Bombardier Challenger 850/CRJ 200 luxury aircraft with 13- to 15-seat ultra-VIP cabin configurations. “There are many organizations that have tried, in their own way, to provide what Set Jet provides,” says Set Jet CEO Tom Smith. “But Set Jet has truly cracked the code and we are excited to provide an unparalleled, five-star aviation experience to all of our members. We are changing the way people will travel forever.” This club is limited to just a few thousand members and offers the most exclusive amenities. Set Jet’s unique and proprietary business model allows its members who are
early planners to schedule flights and have the opportunity to select their chosen time of departure and destination city. Then all other like-minded members who wish to travel to the same destination can join the flight or buy a seat up to 30 minutes prior to departure. Set Jet utilizes private and noncongested VIP terminals so members can avoid the inconveniences of commercial air travel such as advance notice for booking flights, premiums for last-minute travel, security delays, check-in requirements, and parking expenses. Set Jet has also partnered with five-star restaurants, resorts, luxury brands and other service providers such as rental car companies and car manufacturers that provide ancillary benefits to its members. Membership is limited and costs $99.95 per month, with a one-time $99.95 security check fee. Guest members may pay the $99.95 rate for a single month, plus the $99.95 security check fee. Flights cost between $400 and $470 one-way, including taxes and fees. Info: setjet.com.
On behalf of Chandler-based 77 Scottsdale LLC, Cushman & Wakefield recently negotiated the sale of 16066 N. 77th Street in Scottsdale for $3 million. Michael Kitlica of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller and Allen Lowe of Lee & Associates represented the buyer, Development Services of America. Built in 1998, 16066 N. 77th Street is an automotive showroom consisting of 16,450 square feet. Located in the Scottsdale/Kierland area, the project is configured as a single-tenant use and was vacant at the time of sale. “77 Scottsdale LLC utilized this asset for several years but felt compelled to sell now during perhaps the most seller-friendly market the Scottsdale airpark has ever experienced,” says Michael Kitlica. The Kierland master-planned community is a 730-acre community and includes the Westin Kierland Resort and Golf Club, 216 acres of residential space, 107 acres of commercial/retail space, 123 acres of commercial/office space and 11 acres of parks and open space. Additionally, Kierland Commons and the Scottsdale Quarter are adjacent to the property. …continues on page 10
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Abrazo orthopedic surgeons hosting January 16 talk at The J
Surgeons from Abrazo Health will present options for treating knee, hip and shoulder pain during a special presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 16, at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Drs. Josh Silver, Tim Bert, Russell Cohen and J. Kent Ferrari, orthopedic specialists on the medical staff at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, will discuss how to make an epic comeback from joint pain in the New Year. Abrazo Scottsdale’s investment in talent and technology is becoming a destination for patients seeking advanced surgical care. The hospital’s surgical robotics program is one of the most diverse in the state for complex orthopedic and spine procedures. “We are committed to providing outstanding quality, safety and patient experience,” says Ed Staren, interim CEO. “Our convenient location near the 51 and Loop 101 freeways is easily accessible, and there is much interest in our hospital from patients and physicians.” To register for the free program, visit abrazohealth.com/events.
Celebrate puppies with the 'Evening to Paws'
The Arizona Animal Welfare League's annual An Evening to Paws gala will have all the pup-arazzi in Scottsdale busy the night of March 7. Inspired by the glitz and glamor of the Met Ball's red carpet, An Evening to Paws invited animal lovers to enjoy a visually stunning evening filled with live entertainment, a seated dinner, silent and live auctions, adoptable puppies and signature cocktails at the Omni Montelucia Resort and Spa, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. The event is from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 7. Tickets are $250 and tables are available. All proceeds benefit the state's largest and oldest no-kill animal shelter. For more information, visit eveningtopaws.org.
Hundreds attend Abrazo Scottsdale surgical robotics event
When Abrazo Scottsdale Campus opened its operating rooms for the public to see the hospital’s surgical robots and meet its surgeons, hundreds from the community turned out to learn about the hospital’s transformation into a leading surgical hospital. Presentations were set up in the hospital’s operating rooms with surgeons speaking about each A community resident learns how the Navio robot is used in knee replacement while surgeon Dr. Jimmy Chow explains robot’s capabilities, followed by the technology. (Photo courtesy Abrazo) time for hands-on demonstrations overwhelmingly positive.” for hospital visitors. The hands-on Robot-assisted surgery allows minimally experience was an eye-opener for many and invasive techniques to use smaller incisions changed perceptions about the hospital. “The event was a tremendous success, at- than traditional open surgery and adds tracting more than 500 community members precision and accuracy to the surgeon’s into the hospital operating rooms,” says movements. As a hospital focused on Ed Staren, the hospital’s interim CEO. specialized surgical procedures, Abrazo “Visitors saw the robotic technology used Scottsdale has four types of robots in a for knee, hip, spine and general surgery, single location. Abrazo Scottsdale Campus offers the and learned about the technology directly from the nine surgeons who use the robots Navio, Mako, DaVinci and Medtronic O-arm to perform cases. Participant feedback was robotic technology.
Valley Realtor Lisa Groth joins Platinum Living Realty Lisa Groth has joined Platinum Living they are buying or selling a home,” Groth Realty, an independent luxury real estate says. “I help ensure my clients successfully navigate the complicated brokerage with four offices contract. I’m looking forward across Arizona. Formerly to working with, and learnwith RE/MAX Excalibur, ing from, the staff and other Groth is an award-winning agents at Platinum Living Realtor who earned “Rookie Realty.” of the Year” status in 2014. Groth, a UCSD alumna “Lisa is a highly effecgraduating with honors tive Realtor, whether you are cum laude, specializes in looking to buy or sell a home,” residential real estate in says Jay Macklin, co-owner communities across the of Platinum Living Realty. North Valley including Tra“Her expertise in real estate monto and Desert Ridge. contracts is unmatched.” Groth also leverages her Groth has built a reputasuccess to give back to the tion among her clients for community, as she was the being an expert in contracts Realtor Lisa Groth enjoys spending time with her two relating to real estate. She teenage children and is an avid top single agent donor to the says she has never had a pickleball player. (Photo courtesy Children’s Miracle Network for Phoenix Children’s Hosproblem getting a buyer out Platinum Living Realty) pital. Outside of real estate, of a contract if the need arises and she can keep them contractually compli- Groth enjoys spending time with her two ant, but also has a track record of keeping teenage children and is an avid pickleball homes under contract once there is a buyer. player. Info: platinumlivingrealty.com. “Most people don’t realize they are entering into a multipage legal contract when …continues on page 12
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Scottsdale Quarter brings in new tenants
Scottsdale Quarter is adding four more stores to its lineup of tenants. Albion Fit, Amazon Books and MIXT are a part of the newly constructed L Block of Phase III, located on the east end of the mall between 73rd Place and 73rd Street. Candle Chemistry is located on the north end of the mall, on North Street. Albion Fit, Amazon Books and Candle Chemistry each recently opened in November and MIXT is slated to open in spring. Husband-wife duo, Liz and Dave Findlay started Albion Fit in 2012 with their background in manufacturing and design. The company makes high-end, luxe swimsuits for every body and lifestyle and fitness apparel for the mom, the professional and the woman on the go. Albion Fit relocated its store from the south end of the property to the new storefront on 73rd Place in mid-November. After 20 years of being an online retailer dedicated to customer service, Amazon has moved into the brick-and-mortar side of business. The store combines the benefits of online and offline shopping by providing books, devices, toys, games and more that are either rated 4 stars and above, are bestsellers or are new releases. Amazon Books is open to everyone, but Amazon Prime members pay amazon.com prices in store. Amazon Books opened in mid-November. Earlier this year, twins Laurie Guidi and Ron Jones, and their spouses, Chris and Salina, combined their unique industry backgrounds to start a candle-making company, Candle Chemistry. The concept of Candle Chemistry is to create personalized scents in-store that are perfect as signature scents, as gifts to loved ones, or as just a fun experience customers can take home with them. The family-run business opened its first store at Scottsdale Quarter in early November. Founded in 2006 by Leslie and David Silverglide, MIXT started in San Francisco with a mission to bring better eating to everyone. MIXT’s chef-created selection of salads, grain bowls, and market plates make plant-based cuisine as craveable as it is nutritious. The healthy, fast-casual restaurant distinguishes itself by sourcing the highest-quality, sustainable ingredients, and making everything from scratch at each restaurant—from the vinaigrettes to the grilled steelhead. MIXT will open in spring. Info: scottsdalequarter.com.
Jeff Meshey, Ron Amstutz, Dr. Jeff Smith and Kevin Haskew are all decked out at the Phoenix Children's Hospital Golf Tournament. (Photo by Dana Gibbons Photography)
Community, business leaders tee up for Children’s Hospital Local community and business leaders were all in “fore” a good cause when they raised $590,000 at the 21st annual Phoenix Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament at Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale. Presented by CBRE and MJ Insurance, proceeds from the tournament benefit the hospital’s Hope Fund—the area of greatest need. The Hope Fund helps launch critical news programs, purchase essential equipment, conduct cutting-edge research and more. The Phoenix Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament has raised more than $7.3 million for children in the community since
its inception 21 years ago. About 288 golfers teed up for the day of golf and support for Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients and families. “Phoenix Children’s Hospital Golf Tournament participants get more than bragging rights out of this beautiful day of golf,” says Steve Schnall, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation senior vice president and chief development officer. “They also get the satisfaction of knowing they are funding critical care for the thousands of families who come through our doors each year.” Info: phoenixchildrensfoundation.org.
Lush Burger teams with Supercross Lush Burger is getting revved up for the new Supercross Kick-Off Party Ride from Go AZ Motorcycles. The restaurant will host a watch party and ride at 6 p.m. Saturday, January 4. Kickstands will go up at 6:30 p.m. at Go AZ Motorcycles, 15500 N. Hayden Road, and finish at Lush Burger, where guests can witness riders arrive as well as watch
Supercross on the restaurants multiple giant TVs and enjoy food and drink specials. Riders must register through goaz.com and bring motorcycle endorsement and proof of insurance to complete waiver. Lush Burger is located at 18251 N. Pima Road, Suite F120, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-686-8908 or visit lushburgeraz.com.
Friedman returns to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Mark Friedman has returned to Banker Residential Brokerage as an affiliate agent with its Scottsdale at 101 office. He comes to the office with 17 years of real estate experience. “I’m returning as an affiliate to Coldwell Banker because I enjoy the corporate envi-
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Scottsdale’s Casago merges with Playa Del Carmen property management group
Vacation rental and property management company Casago merged with Grupo Select, a property management company in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Grupo Select manages more than 50 properties in the Cancun and Playa Del Carmen areas, including Hotel AcroIris in Tulum. In the merger, Casago will take over on-site operations for properties managed by Grupo Select. “We are pleased to transfer property management operations to Casago, as they have a stellar reputation for customer service and for marketing the vacation rental properties that they manage,” says Javier Naranjo. “Our property owners should know that they are in great hands with the team at Casago.” Headquartered in Scottsdale, Casago has be en serv i n g p ro p e r t y o w n e r s throughout the American Southwest and Mexico since 2001. With 14 existing markets, this latest partnership expands the Casago footprint in the Yucatán Peninsula. By acquiring the Grupo Select properties, Casago will now manage over 100 properties in the region. “We feel privileged to take over management operations of the Grupo Select properties and will manage them with the same level of care and service that we offer our other properties across North America,” says Steve Schwab, founder and CEO of Casago. “Our advanced marketing tools will also help generate more interest from potential renters for these properties and increase reservation rates.” Property owners will have access to Casago’s exclusive tracking software which provides full real-time transparency for monitoring reservations, maintenance, billings, revenue, and maid service. To help owners get more bookings, Casago will add listings to 200 vacation websites, reaching a potential 24 million guests and 11,000 travel agents. Casago’s staff maintains close relationships with local boards and conducts background screenings for renters.
Realtors install officers and directors
National Association of Realtors 2018 President Elizabeth Mendenhall dedicated a day in late November to a variety of speaking engagements and events at the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors. At SAAR’s Quarterly Broker Breakfast, she answered questions about recent NAR policy updates and shared wisdom from her 23 years as a broker. After a short break, Mendenhall addressed an even larger National Association of Realtors 2018 President Elizabeth Mendenhall chats with Scottsdale Area Association of crowd during a “Journey to Realtors 2020 President Sindy Ready. (Photo courtesy National Leadership” presentation that Association of Realtors) also included state and local association presidents’ panels. Awards were presented to Affiliate of Later at the association’s Installation the Year Mary Boyan Slakey, Emerging and Awards Recognition program, SAAR Realtor of the Year Stefanie Lugo, Realtor 2019 President David Schmid honored of the Year D. Patrick Lewis, Citizen of Emeritus Members Josephine Briskin, the Year Gerd Wuestemann, president Melvin Comstock, R.C. Duke DeBernardi, and CEO at Scottsdale Arts. The Good D. Deems Dickinson, Thomas Mason, Neighbor Award went to Jeff Fields for his Jeffrey McDowell and Dan Simpson. role in teen suicide prevention. SAAR CEO Rebecca Grossman recogMendenhall then officially installed nized Leadership Academy Class 23 gradu- SAAR’s 2020 Officers: President Sindy ates Stephanie Barber, Aaron Benson, Aaron Ready, President-Elect Louis McCall, Bils, Polly Blackwell, Alicia Borg, Allison Vice President Sandy Lunsford, Treasurer Cahill, Riley Cilley, Jessica Curtis, Lindsay Paul Baker; Directors Michael Gant, Jan Fricks, Stephanie Greenfield, Eileen Harris, Green, Christopher Karas, Chris Nace, Allie Jennings, Winnie Kaplan, Ashley Peggy Neely, Lisa Roberts and Angela Krolak, Stefanie Lugo, Rebecca Niessink, Zampino, as well as Affiliate Director Brad Phillips and Kerry Tishuck. Fletcher Wilcox.
HonorHealth Foundation hosts The Honor Ball HonorHealth Foundation is hosting The Honor Ball 2020, its 44th year, on Saturday, February 8. This black-tie affair will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing with the popular orchestra, Impulse, courtesy of West Coast Music of Beverly Hills. Honorees this year will be community philanthropists Jean and Curt Feuer. This event attracts the Valley’s most generous and supportive community leaders who understand that philanthropy is at the center of innovation, advanced technology
and vital programs and services in health care. Funds raised this year will expand HonorHealth’s impact to reach more patients and provide more hope by benefiting patient services, treatment, research and innovation for cancer, cardiovascular and stroke. The Honor Ball is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 8, at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa, 5402 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. Sponsorship opportunities are still available at give.honorhealth.com/ honorball or by calling 480-587-5037.
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AIRPARK BusinessNews HomeSmart acquires TriStar Realty Inc. Scottsdale-based HomeSmart has acquired Mid-Atlantic brokerage TriStar Realty Inc. and its more than 650 agents. This deal brings HomeSmart to three new territories for the brand: Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Its nationwide network is approaching 18,000 agents and its footprint increased to 190 office locations across 35 states. “HomeSmart is the only brokerage in the country with the right foundation and system of people, processes and technology to allow growth at this rate,” says Matt Widdows, HomeSmart’s founder and CEO. “In less than two decades, we’ve scaled our model to 35 states. Expect a similar trajectory in 2020.” Combined national performance for HomeSmart, its franchisees, and TriStar Realty Inc. in 2018 was more than 70,000 in closed transactions. TriStar Realty’s designated broker, Cindy Sinanan, will stay in that role as an integral part of the Mid-Atlantic team, following HomeSmart’s acquisition. “HomeSmart’s commitment to its agents is unparalleled,” Sinanan says. “I’ve worked with our agents in this region for 15 years,
and I’m so excited to introduce them to HomeSmart’s technology, training and resources to allow them to better serve home buyers and sellers in the Mid-Atlantic.” All agents will continue to have access to the offices in Silver Spring, Bowie, Columbia and Waldorf. HomeSmart will be updating these locations to be equipped with state-ofthe-art conference rooms, computers, and SmartReception virtual receptionist technology. Agents will also have access to HomeSmart’s proprietary systems and technology. “Technology sets us apart,” Widdows says. “Our centralized, integrated platforms free up time for our brokers and agents at no additional cost. This allows them to focus on their real estate business, which benefits everyone involved in the sale or purchase of a home.” The acquisition of TriStar Realty comes ahead of HomeSmart’s 20th anniversary and as part of an aggressive growth plan to double the company’s agent count in the next three years. “Expansion to this region of the United States has been a key objective for some
Our centralized, integrated platforms free up time for our brokers and agents at no additional cost. This allows them to focus on their real estate business, which benefits everyone involved in the sale or purchase of a home.” –Matt Widdows, HomeSmart’s founder and CEO.
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AIRPARK Buzz A local Scottsdale political action committee is seeking a referendum petition to put the Southbridge Two project before voters. (Special to the Scottsdale Airpark News)
Maintaining Character Will public decide Southbridge Two’s fate?
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By Wayne Schutsky ollowing Scottsdale City Council’s narrow approval of the Southbridge Two redevelopment on December 4, a local political action committee made good on its threat to continue fighting the project. The Committee for the Preservation of Old Town Scottsdale submitted paperwork to the city on December 5 to begin the referendum process and potentially put the issue before Scottsdale voters. The developer fired back with his own proposal if the PAC drops its fight. PAC members argued council majority did not adequately consider the negative effects the new development would have on existing shop owners in the area. “We are disappointed with Mayor Lane and Councilwoman Klapp’s vote and their
bizarre reasoning for supporting such an inappropriate project will kill off Old Town,” says Lamar Whitmer, a longtime Scottsdale political consultant working with the group. Property owner Janet Wilson, who chairs the PAC, says she thinks the project is too tall and will damage Fifth Avenue’s existing character, driving away longtime tourists and putting existing retailers out of business. “I guess council didn’t take into effect how many lives they are destroying,” Wilson says. Southbridge Two developer Carter Unger, president of Springcreek Development, says he believes Wilson’s concerns are genuine but the argument tourism will be affected negatively “is an out-of-date model.” He says other members of the Old Town PAC are motivated by political aspirations
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rather than concern for shop owners. “People are leaving the downtown to go seek the vibrant live-work-play atmosphere, and we’re not protecting anybody by just staying with same,” Unger says. “We will have continual overturn (and) places will continue to close down.” Unger says he was sympathetic to concerns about how the project would affect existing retailers and was even willing to match the Old Town PAC’s current contribution total in exchange for dropping the referendum, with the money going toward helping local businesses. “If the PAC drops its opposition, I will match its contributions and put it into an escrow account they manage to mitigate the impact on local businesses,” Unger says. “We …continues on page 18
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AIRPARK Buzz …continued from page 16 can do more when we work together.” The PAC, formed just weeks before the December 4 city council vote, filed paperwork with the city stating its intention to challenge council’s approval in the form of a citizen referendum. The referendum would ask voters to reconsider council’s decision to rezone nearly 10 acres of land in and around the Fifth Avenue shopping district to make way for the development, which includes a 150-foot office building and residential buildings over 130 feet along the canal. The development will keep a lower-profile retail presence adjacent to the street on Fifth Avenue and Unger says he plans to keep the same mix of unique local retailers in the area, not bring in large chains. State law requires the PAC must collect 11,930 valid signatures by January 3 to put the matter before Scottsdale voters, a city spokesperson said. Arizona state law allows city residents to file referendum petitions challenging city council zoning decisions within 30 days of the action. Whitmer says the Old Town PAC would be conducting outreach through its website and social media accounts and at a physical office it opened up near Fifth Avenue and Marshall Way. Unger, who set up the Protecting Scottsdale’s Future PAC to oppose the referendum, says his project has the support of over 50 property owners, businesses and associations in the area. He asserted only three property owners, who own six total properties, oppose Southbridge Two. At the core of the debate is a philosophical split over what the future of Old Town would look like and disagreements over the economic viability of the existing Fifth Avenue district.
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Unger and Wilson say they had no personal issues with each other but acknowledged they will likely never agree on how much height or density is appropriate for Old Town. Unger said the increased heights and mix of uses brought by his project would be the shot in the arm area retailers need, stating his tenants suffer during the tourism off season. Wilson, though, argued heights at Southbridge Two—with buildings reaching up to 150 feet—are too tall and would erase the Fifth Avenue character that made Downtown Scottsdale a tourism destination in the first place. Wilson says the construction on the project—which could take 10 years to reach full build-out—will also harm existing businesses and make it difficult for property owners like her to keep tenants who don’t want to deal with construction. “How are we supposed to write leases? How are we supposed to do anything?” Wilson says. Unger, who said it would be two years before the first construction begins, acknowledged there will be some pain involved during construction of the project, but said city council approval included commitments his team made to the city to mitigate issues. That included commitments to maintain two-way access to all businesses in the area during construction and keeping both lanes of Fifth Avenue open. Wilson was dubious. “Where are the cranes going to go?” Wilson says. Unger says he will also work with the 70 or so tenants at his properties will be displaced by construction to find them new locations as development progresses. He says the phased construction will allow tenants that would like to stay in the area to move to other buildings his company owns when their existing locations are rebuilt. They would then have the opportunity to move back as new buildings are complete. Whether or not Unger’s argument about the political motivations behind the Old Town PAC is correct, the fight could complicate a 2020 election if it reaches voters. The local end of the 2020 ballot will already include a mayoral race and several open city council seats. Both prospective mayoral candidates, Councilwomen Virginia Korte and Suzanne Klapp, voted for Southbridge Two. So far, five candidates have filed paperwork with the city to run for the three open seats on city council in 2020, with at least two others stating their intention to run publicly. Unger says he believes opponents are using the Southbridge issue to garner support in the race. “Now, in my opinion, they’re trying to run a slate of candidates in the next election and they’re trying to make this issue a firestorm to fire up their base like the DDC was in the last election,” Unger says, referencing the successful resident movement to approve Proposition 420, which restricted development on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Wilson did not comment on specific candidates, but she did make connections to Prop 420, arguing her PAC has similar communitywide support. “We’re very pleased with all the volunteers that we have and we’re getting them from all over the city. We’re getting people that wanted to save the preserve,” Wilson says. And Wilson confirmed the PAC plans to spend in the 2020 election. “Big time,” Wilson says.
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the community. The Drinkwater Award recognizes an employee who also makes a big impact in service to the community. Erickson dedicated her life to the Scottsdale organization for more than four decades—42.42 years to be exact. She started as a part-time recreation leader at Vista del Camino working with the local Pascua Yaqui community. That work resulted in Erickson volunteering outside of work hours cleaning and monitoring many community areas—including the Paiute Community Center and park, which she continues to monitor to this day. She has hired, mentored and helped promote numerous young adults throughout the city’s rec centers to expand their job opportunities in public safety, human services, libraries and public works. Along the way, Erickson encouraged and trained many to understand the value of customer service and the call to serve and volunteer within the community. Bill Donaldson Award: Jody Pierce, parks and recreation manager. City Manager Jim Thompson selects the recipient. This award is named for the city manager who served from 1965-1971. In less than a decade, Donaldson was credited with transforming the culture of city government and fostering a spirit of innovation still holding true today. Pierce manages the parks maintenance teams, as well as more than 500 acres of medians and rights-of-way. His job involves scheduling maintenance at 42 parks and ensuring 70 athletic fields are in good playing condition. Pierce also works with capital projects and street improvements to make sure disturbed areas are quickly and properly put back together. Assistant City Manager Bill Murphy says when he needs someone reliable for an assignment, he just dials “P” for Pierce because he knows Jody will answer the call and the job will be done right.
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AIRPARK Buzz …continued from page 21 and regularly monitor them. In stepped Pierce. He’s the kind of employee who says, “Hand it over, I’ll take care of it.” And he did. Pierce and his team manage the placement of signs. Residents have commended the city saying the signs are working to deter panhandling at popular intersections. Be Accountable and Act with Integrity: Community Development Block Grant Audit Team. This team developed innovative solutions and implemented best practices to ensure funds are administered
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AIRPARK Buzz …continued from page 22 Focus on Quality Customer Service: Human Resources Leadership Team. Prior to 2015, the Human Resources Department leadership team had significant turnover, and it lacked the trust and confidence of staff. The team started mending broken relationships by individually meeting with and surveying employees to understand their needs and how HR could improve. Many
suggestions were implemented, including updating city policies and publishing written processes for transparency; establishing meaningful metrics and measures for accountability; networking with external stakeholders and business resources for innovation and best practices; and ingraining the ideal of superior customer service to improve service delivery. Team: Lauran Beebe, Donna Brown, Vernon Goode and Noel Wessel. Plan and Innovate for the Future: Waste Management Phoenix Open Digital Dispatch Team. The Waste Management Phoenix Open can see crowds up to 250,000 people in a single day. The sheer numbers became an ever-increasing challenge to dispatch medical teams to emergencies occurring at the tournament. This
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team created a GIS-based digital map provides real-time location information to more than 25 city paramedic teams staffing the event. This allows dispatchers to quickly select the closest appropriate team to better respond to emergency calls. Team: David Getz, Mele Koneya, Chris Lechner, Andrew McDonald, Rob Rucker and Kerry Swick. Learn and Grow Continuously: Scottsdale Water Security, Safety and Training Team. Scottsdale Water’s extensive training, safety and certification program was fragmented, and not all priorities were being properly addressed. Scottsdale Wa t e r l e a d e r s h i p worked with Human Resources to reclassify two existing positions to create security, safety and training coordinator positions. These two positions are responsible for helping protect Scottsdale Water employees, contractors, customers and infrastructure. Jeff Fritsch and Kerry Leib created a program with remarkable results, including: securing every facility throughout the system with electronic locks; dramatically reducing the frequency and severity of both injuries and vehicular accidents; addressing multiple potential safety hazards identified by employees; ensuring every certified employee has maintained his/her certifications and met the contract training hour requirements; and conducting an assessment of upgrades to the fire protection systems within the Water Campus. Respect the Individual: Maurice Tatlow. Tatlow approaches work and service with 100% integrity. He conducts critical job duties overseeing the groundwater well systems. Tatlow recently was overseeing a project involving a private development with lots of players. Some of the people were extremely difficult to work with, outright unprofessional and rude. How did Tatlow deal with them? With the utmost professional attitude and integrity. His respect of others leads to successful work teams, successful projects and satisfied citizens and customers. William P. Schrader Volunteer Impact Award: Bob Fowler, Scottsdale Library. Longtime volunteer Bob Fowler has meticulously sifted through photographs at the Scottsdale Historical Society to identify the very best historic photographs to be added to the Scottsdale Public Library’s digital photo collection. He has contributed 144 volunteer hours to the library, and he has scanned and cataloged more than 1,500 photographs. The collection of photos Fowler has added to the Scottsdale Heritage Connection are the most prized pictures in the collection of more than 10,000 photographs.
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hristina Davidson is nearly an Airpark native. “My family moved here from South Dakota in 1986 when I was just 5 years old,” says Davidson, who attended Desert Springs Elementary School, Desert Shadows Middle School and Horizon High School in the 1980s and 1990s. Growing up, she only wanted to be two things: the head maid at the White House due to her obsessive-compulsive love of cleaning, and not an accountant. “My dad was in finance and seeing all the number crunching just seemed like such a drag as a kid,” Davidson says. But here is the thing: she became an accountant. “I started in mechanical engineering at the University of Arizona, but quickly
realized it was not my passion,” Davidson says. “So, I took a few accounting classes just to get them out of the way and was surprised that I took to the concepts right away. I became an accounting major figuring I would just get the degree and then go into business of some sort upon graduation.” But accounting took to her as much as she did to it. When she graduated in 2003, she worked a series of high-profile accounting jobs, one of which moved her to Colorado for a spell. “Homesick, I did move back to the Valley in 2010, where much of my time was spent palling around with my mom, Bethie, and re-connecting with friends from the old neighborhood,” Davidson says. “And then in 2015, everything
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changed when my mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer.” For the next year, the entire family came together and rallied around Bethie. “By late-2015, we got the news she was cancer-free,” Davidson says. “And just like clockwork, my friends Sam and Gina began pressing me to get back into Arizona life, and specifically pushed me to date.” The man she would meet on a date on July 22, 2016, was Kevin Davidson. Though born on Luke Air Force Base, Kevin grew up in New Mexico, dreaming of one day becoming a fighter pilot or owning a business of his own. “Except I was always good at math, so people encouraged me to think about …continues on page 28
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MEET YourAirparkNeighbor …continued from page 26 accounting,” Kevin says. “I told myself there was no way I was going to be an accountant.” After high school Kevin began community college, with an eye to finishing pre-requisites while he figured out his major and university plans. But then, in 1998, his father had a stroke. “For the next three years, the entire left side of his body was paralyzed. He would eventually require assisted living, and we lost him in 2001,” Kevin says. He worked in retail while caring for his father, notably at Ultimate Electronics, where he was elevated in the company to open locations in Phoenix and then Dallas. But when the company went bankrupt in 2005, he knew he needed to find another path. “I went back to school while working full time, and dang it if I wasn’t still good at math, especially my accounting classes.” Kevin was diagnosed with diabetes while in school, fighting debilitating diabetes-related neuropathy pain in class while he got it under control. Kevin graduated from the University of New Mexico and then moved back to Arizona and got into accounting, just like Christina had after she said she never would. Their shared odd road to their careers bonded them, as did their parents’ illnesses. “I remember distinctly we talked about it for hours on our third date, which was in August 2016. Two days later, on August 22, we got the news my mom’s cancer had returned, and was terminal,” Christina says. Rather than go their separate ways, even though they had only been dating a month, Kevin and Christina banded together to care for and love on Bethie, who died July 22, 2017, on the same day that the couple met just one prior. “It was hard enough, if you can imagine. But during it, I noticed something odd with Kevin’s heartbeat one day while lying on his chest,” Christina says. “It turned out that he was living with severe atrial fibrillation, which was impacting his blood flow and causing a dangerously irregular heartbeat.” So, the same summer they lost Bethie, Christina and Kevin also endeavored on what became a series of procedures to
Life dealt the Davidsons some rough breaks in recent years, but—now married—they are ready for bigger, brighter times as well as a new business looking into 2020. (Photo courtesy Kevin and Christina Davidson)
treat his condition. “By November 2018, and multiple cardiac ablations later, I was feeling a bit back to my old self, and myself only knew one thing: I wanted to be with Christina forever,” says Kevin, who made Christina his wife in May 2019. Today, the Davidsons are still healing from their often-devastating first two years together. Knowing what they’ve already survived actually inspired them to take a very big risk on each other moving forward. “This career that neither of us planned on doing is truly our passion, so we are taking a chance on ourselves by launching our own accounting business,” Kevin says. Called Davidson CPA, the firm aims to help address the financial health of individuals and small businesses.
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MATT OHRE LIVES A LAWYER’S DREAM AS GENERAL COUNSEL FOR BARRETT-JACKSON or attorney and car enthusiast Matt Ohre, working as general counsel for Barrett-Jackson, one of the world’s top collector car auction companies, is realizing his dreams. In 2014, Ohre joined BarrettJackson as general counsel. By then, Barrett-Jackson, established in 1971, was long entrenched in the auto auction market. It hosts four events per year—in Scottsdale, Palm Beach, Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, and Las Vegas. This year for the Scottsdale auction, set for January 11 to January 19 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Barrett-Jackson has consigned more than 1,800 vehicles. Nearly all of them are offered at “no reserve,” and many of which have impressive historical
Ohre earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Syracuse University College of Law and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU. Starting out, he worked as a law clerk with Judge John Gemmill of the Arizona Court of Appeals. Before starting with Barrett-Jackson, he worked for nine years with Squire Patton Boggs LLP, an outside law firm that dealt extensively with Barrett-Jackson. With Squire Patton Boggs, Ohre gained experience in areas such as trademark infringement, employment and labor conflicts, breach of contract, noncompete and nonsolicit agreements and other business-related issues. He also helped negotiate and write business agreements and was a part of the firm’s hiring committee. He says although working at a big law firm helped to prepare him for the fast-paced world of car auctions, the two are definitely different animals. “I always say it’s the difference between legal speed and business speed,” Ohre says. “Legal speed is much slower. You’ve got more time to digest and analyze problems and help solve them, whereas business speed is much quicker. You are working with business folks, and they need an answer soon.” As Barrett-Jackson’s lawyer, he brings “common sense” to the table. “I try not to overlegalize everything,” he says, “When you are an in-house lawyer, and you are working directly with business folks, you want them to trust you, and you want them to think you are a reasonable person who is on their side trying to get things accomplished.” His job involves different tasks, including negotiating and drafting various
SS significance. The auction is expected to draw more than 5,000 prequalified bidders. A Fountain Hills native, Ohre attended the famous Scottsdale automotive event for a number of years before working for the company. “I love cars. My first car was a 1989 Mustang GT 5.0. I’ve always been a car nut,” Ohre says. “I used to go to BarrettJackson all the time with my wife. I used to also take my mother and father when I would get tickets.”
By Laura Latzko agreements, including sponsorship and service agreements. His work takes him into many different areas of law, including the use of a celebrity’s image and likeness, rights to use music and other content, and various issues involving collector cars, including a car’s VIN and authenticity. He has learned to be flexible and to find a solution on deadline. “You never want to be the in-house lawyer who always says no,” Ohre says. “You want to be the lawyer who says, ‘Here’s how to do it and reduce or manage the risk in doing it.’” He works closely with each BarrettJackson department, but often collaborates with sponsorship and marketing. One part of the event that Ohre finds most rewarding is the ability to participate in the charity car sales at the events. Often, the sales of the charity cars will benefit military and children’s charities. Ohre says meeting military and political leaders has been especially meaningful for him. One of his most notable experiences was when President George W. Bush attended the Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale show in 2018. Being a Barrett-Jackson executive gives Ohre a behind-the-scenes look at organizing an event of this magnitude. “You don’t realize how much it takes to put on the event, particularly from an operating standpoint,” Ohre says. He says having the chance to see such extraordinary cars up for auction is still exciting for him. Over the years, some of his favorites have been cars previously owned by John Lennon, Elvis and Johnny Cash. “I remember walking the site, thinking, ‘I can’t believe this is my job to be around these types of cars,” Ohre says. “As the years have progressed, I still get excited about the cars, but the ones I get most excited about now are the historical cars.”
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TAKING SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK READY FOR ANNUAL EVENTS IN 2020 By Haley Lorenzen
The Scottsdale Airpark area will have no shortage of events throughout 2020, with galas, auctions and sporting events taking the forefront. From an evening spent fundraising with Larry Fitzgerald, to a weekend of bidding on classic cars, there will be plenty of fun to kick off the new decade.
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Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction JANUARY 11 TO JANUARY 19 This annual collector car auction is presented by Barrett-Jackson, a leader in the auctioning of classic and antique cars. Thousands of automobiles will be displayed at WestWorld of Scottsdale. From a 1925 Ford Model T to a 2019 McLaren Senna, there are plenty of vehicles for enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Several celebrity vehicles will also be up for auction, including Travis Barker’s 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible, and former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway’s 1992 Dodge Viper. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480-421-6694, barrettjackson.com, various times, ticket prices vary depending on the day.
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions JANUARY 15 TO JANUARY 19 Located just south of the North 101 Freeway and Scottsdale Road, this year ’s Russo and Steele auction will offer an array of
dramatic improvements, including highprofile visibility, easy access with ample parking, a significantly larger display area and improved weather contingency. The location also continues a long-standing partnership between Russo and Steele, the city of Scottsdale and the Arizona State Land Department. Loop 101 Freeway and Scottsdale Road, russoandsteele.com, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, gala; noon Thursday, January 16, and runs through Sunday, January 19, $30 general admission Thursday to Saturday, $20 general admission Sunday. Brenda and Kurt Warner’s Celebrity Game Night FEBRUARY 22 Diamondbacks legend and philanthropist Luis Gonzalez will be honored at this year’s Celebrity Game Night, presented by Brenda and Kurt Warner. With the help of classic games, celebrities and athletes, guests will raise money for the Warners’ Treasure House, a Glendale-based organization that
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provides an active living community for those with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Scottsdale Hangar One, 15220 N. 78th Way, Scottsdale, treasurehouse.org/gamenight, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., $250-$750. St. Jude Evening in the Desert Gala MARCH 21 Spend a beautiful evening in the desert while making a difference in a child’s life by raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Guests can imbibe on cocktails and dinner while participating in live and silent auctions. A St. Jude patient will discuss his/ her treatment, Grayhawk Golf Club, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, 602-464-7906, stjude.org, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., tickets start at $300. Run the Runway APRIL 4 The seventh annual Run the Runway is coming to the Scottsdale Airport in April,
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where attendees will raise funds for Playworks Arizona, a nonprofit that partners with local schools to encourage a positive recess atmosphere and reduce bullying among students. At Run the Runway, attendees can “fly” down the runway of the Scottsdale Airport, running the 5K, 10K or the 1-mile Mascot Dash. Scottsdale Airport, 15000 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale, 480-374-4395, runtherunwayaz. com, 6 to 10 a.m., tickets are $15-$60. Fitz’s Supper Club AUGUST TBA Every year, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald hosts a night of entertainment and fine dining for the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund. At each dinner, guests spend the evening with Fitzgerald, his teammates and his celebrity friends while raising thousands of dollars for the First Down Fund. The charity provides educational support through literacy promotion and technology access for K-12 students across the country. It also provides funding for
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breast cancer research and support for breast cancer survivors. Location TBA, August TBA. Driving Out Domestic Violence NOVEMBER TBA This two-day fundraising event aims to end the cycle of domestic violence in the Valley. The event kicks off with a golf invitational on day one, followed by a gala the second night. Guests can also participate in an auction, with funds donated to domestic violence shelters and survivors. Ross Aviation, 14700 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale, time and ticket prices TBA, follow @dodvaz on twitter. Polo Party 2020 NOVEMBER TBA The 10th annual Polo Party isn’t just a weekend of polo; there’s plenty of fun for everyone in attendance. The world’s top polo players converge on Scottsdale for the weekend dubbed “The Best Polo Event in The World.” The 2019 event included
a fashion show, and acoustic guitar and Barrett-Jackson showcases. According to organizers, the 2020 Polo Party will most likely include night polo as well. WestWorld of Scottsdale’s Polo Field, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, thepoloparty. com, time and ticket prices TBA. Arizona Aircraft Expo NOVEMBER 13 AND NOVEMBER 14 The Arizona stop of the U.S. Aircraft Expo will land in Scottsdale this November. Attendees can view the latest aircraft models and technology from manufacturers such as Beechcraft, Cessna and Honda Jet. An ownership conference is noon Friday, when guests can deepen their knowledge of aircraft, including on topics such as airplane financing and insurance. Static displays open at 10 a.m. Friday. Ross Aviation, 14700 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale, usaircraftexpo.com/locations/ ksdl, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, free admission, registration required.
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The centerpiece of the Waste Management Phoenix Open is the 162-yard 16th hole, which is enclosed by grandstands. (Photos courtesy Waste Management Phoenix Open)
‘THE GREATEST SHOW ON GRASS’ Waste Management Phoenix Open returns to great fanfare
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By Christopher Boan he Phoenix Open launched 87 years ago as the brainchild of Bob Goldwater Sr., offering a $500 prize to the event’s champion. Fast-forward to 2020 and the Waste Management Phoenix Open has become one of the mainstays on the Professional Golfers Association tour. Last year’s tournament, which was won
by Rickie Fowler, raised an event record $13.2 million for local charities, while bringing $389 million in economic impact to the local economy, according to Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. The tournament, which has taken on the nickname, “The People’s Open,” thanks to its outsized, stadium-style galleries and hedonistic bravado, is a labor of love for members of the Thunderbirds, a local nonprofit that puts on the event. Few understand that labor like Tim
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Woods, who serves as the tournament director for the 2020 tournament, which will once again be held at TPC Scottsdale from Monday, January 27, to Sunday, February 2. Woods pointed out a few new features at this year’s tournament, such as a 36,000-square-foot pavilion, dubbed the Ridge, where general admission patrons can relax and enjoy panoramic views of several holes on the course. “We’ve really tried to focus on how we can increase the access to the course for the
Organizers say Phil Mickelson’s decision to skip the Waste Management Phoenix Open in no way generates an ill will from the event.
general public,” Woods says. “We really wanted to elevate the experience in those venues, and to balance the hospitality side of what we do out on the course, with making sure we maintain some really cool spots for the fans.” That sense of hospitality extends beyond the tournament itself, with the Coors Light Birds Nest concert series including acts like Miranda Lambert, G-Eazy, Dierks Bentley and Kygo spread out through the week. (See related story, page 38.) Woods’ task is to make the event a can’tmiss occasion for golfing aficionados and the general public. The result is a golf tournament unlike any other, with a boisterous, stadium-like grandstand on most holes.
The centerpiece of this year’s tournament, as in past years, is the 162-yard 16th hole, which is enclosed by grandstands. That par 3 has taken on a life of its own through the years, thanks to the beer-fueled noise from the peanut gallery, which sits quite close to the action on all sides. “Every year, it seems to kind of take on more life,” Woods says. “I’ll tell you with a bunch of pride, the Thunderbirds are a special organization. We are out attracting top talent, which is why we exist ultimately. “We try to take care of caddies and golfers and their families, and what we have created is an environment and a culture that really makes us unique.” Perhaps the biggest storyline heading into the 2020 event is more focused on a local favorite who won’t be in the field (Phil Mickelson), as it is on those that will tee it up in Scottsdale. Woods addressed Mickelson’s decision, saying the ASU alum’s decision in no way generates an ill will from the event or its organizers. “Phil needs to take care of Phil and the Mickelson family,” Woods says. “He’s been a great ambassador for the tournament. He’s been a friend of the tournament. He’s a friend of the Thunderbirds. He’s going to do what he’s got to do, and things change. “Will he be back? I have a sneaking
WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN WHEN: Various times Monday, January 27, to Sunday, February 2 WHERE: TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale TICKETS: General admission tickets are free on Monday, January 27, and Tuesday, January 28; $45 on Wednesday, January 29, Thursday, January 30, and Sunday, February 2; and $60 on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. The weekly sponsor package is $450. INFO: wmphoenixopen.com suspicion he will. I don’t think we’ve seen the last of him.” Woods believes the Waste Management Phoenix Open will carry on, regardless of who is and is not in the playing field, thanks to the influx of support they’ve received over the past few decades. “I’ve been asked the question a lot, of whether it’ll hurt,” Woods says of Mickelson’s decision. “And we go out and break another record and give more to charity. I don’t say it flippantly, I don’t take it for
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The Waste Management Phoenix Open is known as “The People’s Open,” thanks to its outsized, stadium-style galleries and hedonistic bravado.
granted that we have the field that we have, but we’ve created something more than any other golf tournament is able to create.” Woods’ sentiments surrounding the 2020 tournament are shared by Scott Bradley, who serves as Waste Management’s area vice president for the Four Corners region. Bradley notes that Waste Management, through its 11-year relationship with the Phoenix Open, has been able to build great bonds within the community, thanks to the
charity outreach from the company and the Thunderbirds as a whole. Bradley and Woods share a vision of shirking the buttoned-down mentality shared by most professional golf tournaments, creating a unique atmosphere that’s welcoming to everyone. “Together with the Thunderbirds, we are very proud of what we’ve accomplished for the benefit of the community and the environment,” Bradley says. “Many see the Waste
Management Phoenix Open as a bucket-list sporting event. Waste Management sees the tournament as an unparalleled opportunity to take action; to push the envelope and demonstrate what’s possible when everyone invests in making a difference. As North America’s largest environmental services company, we’re working for a sustainable tomorrow and use the Waste Management Phoenix Open as evidence that zero waste and recycling initiatives can and do work.” Woods highlighted the social aspect of the tournament as being a major draw, as locals and tourists alike feel a draw to the Scottsdale course, because of what they’ve seen on television or on social media in years past. That draw allows people of all walks of life to convene during the first weekend of February, under the bright skies of the Valley, to enjoy a week of great golf and greater company. “It’s just something for everyone,” Woods says. “Whether you’re a CEO of a company or the receptionist, there’s something out there for everyone. And that’s what we’ve done a really good job of creating, and that’s why you want to come out to the Phoenix Open. "You’re going to see some great golf, while also having an unbelievable social experience out there.”
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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski hen Austin Burke was a child, he remembers his parents not allowing him to go to the Birds Nest. An established national anthem singer by elementary school, Burke instead stayed at home while his parents attended the Phoenix Open-sponsored concerts. This year, he jokes, he’s getting a babysitter for his parents so he can open for Dierks Bentley on Friday, January 31, at the Coors Light Birds Nest. “It’s a dream come true for me,” Burke says. “It’s my first-ever hometown show. I know I played Country Thunder, but I never played my hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona.
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It’s really surreal for me. “Obviously, I grew up going to the Waste Management Phoenix Open and spent so much time there as a kid watching the golfers.” Bentley and Burke are on the bill along with Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson on Wednesday, January 29; G-Eazy and special g u e s t o n T h u r s d a y, January 30; and Kygo and special guest on Saturday, February 1. “There’s a lot of pride around our event,” says David Baum, Birds Nest chairman. “To be able to see these acts like Dierks, Kygo, G-Eazy and Miranda Lambert in a small, intimate setting is incredible. “The acts are attracted to that, too, because sometimes they don’t have the opportunity to play to these smaller venues.” Baum has attended the Birds Nest for 20 years and has seen the event evolve. “On the tournament side, it’s a bigger and better venue,” he says. “The Birds Nest is right there with that. In the last five years, we’ve
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best practices from other concert venues and other festivals around the country to incorporate what we can do.” Now living in Nashville, Burke is looking forward to opening for Bentley, who helped him propose to his then-girlfriend, Lexi. The couple married on New Year’s Eve in Tennessee. On the day of the show, Burke will release his new single “Desert Child.” “I’ve really just come to terms with the fact that I’m not from the south,” Burke says. “I’m not a country boy from the south. I’m a country boy from Arizona. “I want to stand out and be different. I take a lot of pride in being from Arizona. I’ve been writing a lot of songs about my home state. I want to own that West Coast influence that made me who I am as an artist.” Another new song will make its way on the setlist, “Young Love,” which was written by Thomas Rhett. The country star coproduced the song. “He’s been super involved in the process and the fact that he wants me to sing it is so special,” he says. “I’ll be singing that song and just lots of new songs I sang in Gilbert the night before Thanksgiving.” The songs include “Roots,” his spin on “Friends in Low Places” and “Blame It on My Roots.” “Everyone in Arizona loved it when I played it in Gilbert,” Burke says. “I’m really owning being from Arizona. I’m a fifthgeneration native. I will always have a special place in my heart for Arizona, and to get to go back and play it with Dierks is going to be so special.”
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By Cindy Golisch s homes in the Airpark continue to age, many homeowners are looking at ways to update their properties. According to Alan Anderson, co-owner of Scottsdale-based Arlington Custom Builders, increasing your home’s property value in 2020 effectively has a lot to do with understanding the values of today’s buyer. Square footage and location are key, but energy efficiency and high-end finishes in a low-maintenance home are especially important to the modern-day property buyer. Keep these five top home renovations in mind and when it comes time to sell, you’ll be able have your property hit the market with unmatched value. Environmentally friendly products: Today’s homeowners are eco-conscious and want to add materials that help save the environment but also offer more efficiency and cut down on energy costs. Homeowners are looking to install efficient HVAC systems, insulate the walls and roof deck with foam and use recycled materials throughout their homes. Also, purchasing dual pane windows and dual
Arlington Custom Builders is building this eco-friendly home with 6-inch ICF foam block walls with concrete. The metal roof is also “green” because in the summer it does not retain the heat like a shingle roof. Using less energy and having less heat retention means a cooler house and huge cost savings to the homeowner. (Photo
flush toilets will help with water usage and cut energy bills by 40% or more. Room addition: Many homeowners are adding rooms to their homes, as it provides extra space and square footage. Look for trends in converting garages into a playroom and then building another garage, creating spa-like bathrooms and building a separate “snore” room for partners with breathing issues. Homeowners can expect to recoup costs around 60%. Kitchen renovation: Kitchens are usually the hub of the house and buyers are demanding upgraded finishes and designer touches. Look for two-tone kitchens (white with an accent of wood-stain color or accent painted finish) and more glamorous metal accents like copper, champagne bronze, glass and stone details. Depending on the scope of kitchen remodel, homeowners can typically recoup costs as high at 73%. Bathroom remodel: A new bathroom can help inspire offers on a house and updates to this space could help you earn more money when selling. Look for stand-alone tubs and high-end mirrors with integrated
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LED lighting to continue to stay popular in 2020. Other trends include rain shower heads, frameless shower enclosures and curbless showers. Homeowners can look to recoup around 66%. Backyard patio renovation: Whether it’s a luxurious swimming pool and cabana, an open-air kitchen and dining area or a cozy fire pit for roasting marshmallows, you’ve likely dreamed of having one, if not all, of these amenities at your home. In 2020, we will continue to see more and more homeowners looking to include outdoor living—or better yet, a design that allows for a flowing indoor-outdoor living space—in their home design. And experts say homeowners will recoup about 59% of the costs. Remodels that yield a good return on investment make sense as homes in the Airpark continue to age. The point of a well-chosen, well-thought-out remodel is not only the comfort and beauty it will add to your lifestyle but also the value it will add to your home. For 2020 and the coming decade, the key is to make sure your remodel is not only beautiful, but functional for years to come.
Janet and Clive Cussler use their automotive showroom for private parties and Makea-Wish Foundation wishes. (Photos by Pablo Robles)
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omedian Jay Leno has a rival—or two—when it comes to renowned car collections. Paradise Valley’s bestselling author Clive Cussler, 88, and wife Janet, 73, have their own collection in the Scottsdale Airpark and it’s filled with Packards, Duesenbergs and Caddies. Clive Cussler is the author or coauthor of more than 50 books in five bestselling series, including Dirk Pitt, NUMA Files, Oregon Files, Isaac Bell, and Sam and Remi Fargo. His nonfiction works include “Built for Adventure: The Classic Automobiles of Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt,” plus “The Sea Hunters” and “The Sea Hunters II.” He has earned his fortune not only by writing. He is also the founder and the
The author and his wife keep pre-war vehicles in the Airpark By Debbie L. Sklar chairman of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, which has discovered more than 60 shipwreck sites. Cussler’s thriller novels, many featuring the character Pitt, have reached the New York Times fiction bestseller list more than 20 times. He is considered one of the most affluent American authors. Married for more than a decade to Janet, Clive’s original collection of 180 cars
is owned by his kids and housed in The Cussler Museum in Colorado. On her own Janet is quite the car collector on her own and has 48 collectibles in the Airpark’s “Janet Cussler Car Collection,” which is devoted to the conservancy of rare and classic automobiles from around the world. The sprawling 7,500-square-foot space, which can double as a venue, holds spectacular classic pre-war cars, a library with Clive’s books and memorabilia, classic car memorabilia, and two airplanes. Janet says she opened the car museum after Clive gifted her with an unusual birthday present two years ago. “I had a birthday and for that birthday I got a fire engine—a real live fire engine,”
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Janet Cussler was gifted with this fire truck for a birthday. She told him, jokingly, the gift wouldn't fit in her jewelry box.
she says with a laugh. “She couldn’t believe it,” Clive adds. This wasn’t any old fire engine; however, it was the “Rolls Royce of fire engines, a 1917 Ahrens Fox,” he says. “I came home and it was sitting in the driveway,” she recalls. “I was floored and my comment was that it ‘wouldn’t fit in my jewelry box.’” He suggested she buy a bigger jewelry box. “To drive this thing, you need three Marines who are able to bench press 300 pounds,” she says. “It is gorgeous, though.” After she checked out the fire engine, Janet says, “That’s when I bought a bigger ‘box’—a warehouse in the Scottsdale Airpark about four years ago. By the time we found it, we bought another warehouse. Then we bought the one next door, and the one next door. This past January we bought the warehouse across the alley. We have four warehouses now.” Clive and Janet Cussler's warehouse in the Scottsdale Airpark is 2,800 square feet and has an envious collection of antique vehicles.
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Hello, museum At the Scottsdale Airpark, each warehouse is about 2,800 square feet. “All the warehouses are con-
nected,” she says. “All are in proximity of one another and each flow into the other.” But don’t rush over quite yet. “Currently it’s just a private museum and venue, but not open to the public,” Janet says. “The plan is to open it up to the public at some point. I said to Clive, ‘These girls (the cars) need to learn to support themselves, so we decided to make it into a venue.' “Right now, we don’t have it open as a daily business; at this point, we want to have it as a venue for people, or groups who want a tour. They can make an appointment and tour the cars. It’s great for charities. We do Make-A-Wish events, and can do dinners and cocktails parties.” Of course, she decided to stamp her name on the venue mostly because “it all started with my fire engine, so it made sense to call it the Janet Cussler Car Collection. However, we’ve added a few airplanes hanging from the ceiling, and player pianos that are coming in from the period of 1911 for the ‘Brass Room’ and some from 1920 for the ‘Twenties Room.’”
Janet says the museum is a dual effort. “It’s our baby we do it together,” she says. “It’s quite amazing what we can sweep into a day. We are having fun and enjoying what we are doing.” Favorites Of course, Janet and Clive have their favorite rides. His is a 1911 Pierce Arrow coupe. “We have someone full time who takes care of them and services them,” he says. “We also have a service that comes in once a month to clean them. Every six months we take them out and run them.” When will the couple stop collecting? They’re not sure. “We never say we have enough cars,” he says. “Her favorite is the current one until she sees the next one.” There are also cars with a celebrity connection that make the couple's hobby even more fascinating. For example, they own the Duesenberg that was used in the 1959 film starring Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis “Some Like it Hot.” “I bought it and love it,” he says. “You see it at the beginning of the movie. We also have a Marmon that was used in a Grace Kelly film.” But not to be outdone, Janet has a car from a celebrity, too, “I bought a car from the Jack Palance collection,” she says. “It’s a Cadillac 1914 that’s called an ‘opera coupe.’ It’s charming and set up so there is a front seat The detail on the Cusslers' for the man of the house and in vehicles is gorgeous. the back is more room for the woman and her skirts and hat. There’s an ice bucket for champagne for when they would go to the event. “It’s very cool, and it’s funny because it’s so charming because when you think of Jack Palance you think of him as a big bad guy.” Writing and daily drives During their regular errand runs and daily life, they do drive something more moderate—a new Maserati SUV “that is the daily grocery car.” “We use it to go out to dinner, and for when people come into town and when we go places locally,” she says. Still writing, Clive works in his on-site studio most of the day but when Janet asks if he wants to go see the cars, he’s ready. During his early days when he was writing around his main character Pitt, he used longhand and then a typewriter. Now, son Dirk is helping write the Pitt novels with the most recent title “Celtic Empire” last year. “We’re keeping the Pitt novels in the family with a co-author and using some different co-authors for other books,” Clive says. His newest offering, “Journey of the Pharaohs,” will hit shelves in March. In the meantime, the cars take front and center for the Cussler's, which is fine by them. They’re having fun with it. When Janet told Clive she didn’t have a stagecoach, he bought a rare Concord. In the end, they agreed: “If it ain’t fun, it ain’t worth doing … and we’re having so much fun.”
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‘Standards & Stories’ Tony Danza shows off his song and dance talents during Arizona Music Fest By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
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ony Danza is one of those multihyphenate talents. He had nine wins and three losses as a professional boxer. Shortly after graduating from the University of Dubuque, he was discovered at a boxing gym by talent scouts and landed the role of the adorable Tony Micelli in “Taxi.” Intertwined with memorable roles in “Angels in the Outfield,” “The Tony Danza Show,” “Who’s the Boss” and “The Good Cop,” the Brooklynite emerged as a song and dance man. He is bringing his “Tony Danza: Standards & Stories” to Highlands Church in Scottsdale as part of the Arizona Music Fest at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 24. At the show, he combines timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, soft-shoe and ukulele performances. His songs are chosen from the Great American Songbook and he weaves stories about his life and the personal connection to the music. “I wrote this show a while ago,” he says. “It’s self-explanatory. It’s a bunch of songs wrapped around a bunch of stories. There’s dancing and my secret weapon—a ukulele. “I had my ukulele with me once. The band was walking around (at one show) playing theme songs of shows I had been on. Loretta Swit from ‘M*A*S*H’ was across the way from me and they were playing the ‘M*A*S*H’ theme song. We did ‘Has Anybody Seen My Gal’ and ‘Blue Moon.’ It was my dream to pick up something (an instrument) and play with the band. That’s what the show is.” Danza says his goal is to share personal stories with his fans and make them laugh. He’s pleased to be able to share traditional songs. Perusing the Grammy nominations, Danza admits he was a little disappointed. “I looked at the Grammy nominations and I wanted to hear the songs. I didn’t know them,” says Danza, 68. “The songs weren’t bad, but the lyrics—holy crap. I don’t know what they’re thinking. It’s a different world. I talk about a little of that in the show. “I worry what effect this music is going to have
on kids. You can’t be surprised if gunplay violence inundates them and then antiheroes make it big. They think they might make a good role model. We grew up with nothing but love songs and look at how we turned out. I worry about them.” Just before Thanksgiving, Danza returned from tap class—led by Hale Shane from the Manhattan Rhythm Kings—excited to show off his skills to his band. “I’m dancing the best I ever have,” he says. “I can’t wait to show the band. I love the idea of coming to Scottsdale and being a part of a music festival.” Danza admits there have been a few folks who were unfamiliar with his stage talents. “I was hiding in plain sight,” he says. “I’ve had a variety show, but I don’t appear on many. I didn’t have much of an outlet, other than performing arts centers to learn how to do this. One night I’m singing a ballad at a performing arts center, and the next night singing a ballad with a rollercoaster going by.” Going into the new year, Danza will host AARP The Magazine’s 19th annual Movies for Grownups Awards, which honor fi lms by and for people 50 and older at a January 11 ceremony in Beverly Hills. Annette Bening will receive the esteemed Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award. The event will be televised for the third year on PBS, coproduced by the “Great Performances” series, and will stream on pbs.org/gperf. Event proceeds will benefit AARP Foundation, which works to end senior poverty by building economic opportunities and social connections for older adults across the country. Danza is also considering a “Who’s the Boss” reboot, but he’s a little melancholy about it. “I was really, really against it at first,” Danza says. “Katherine Helmond wouldn’t be able to do it. We lost her about six months ago. However, Alyssa (Milano) and I have been talking about it.” He would like to portray Grandpa Tony this time because he’s “dying” to show off his grandfather skills. Danza says it bothers him that “Who’s the Boss” isn’t syndicated on anything but the streaming service Sony Crackle. “Nobody sees the show and they only have two seasons,” he says. “I see everybody else’s show. I have an 8-year-old grandson. My son got this Roku and we were watching the show. I hadn’t seen it in years. “I sat down and watched it with him. Don’t get me wrong. It’s silly and over the top. You don’t see too many people talking about staying on a billboard until people start reading.” Dubbed “Two on a Billboard”—from season four—shares a message that Danza believes in. “There aren’t a lot of shows doing anything about reading,” he adds. “Our show was about family and friendship and loyalty. I think if the show came back, it would be good for us.” “TONY DANZA: STANDARDS & STORIES” 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 24 Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $34-$79 azmusicfest.org
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Rite of Passage Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show brings $98M to the area By Christopher Boan
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he world’s largest horse show returns to Scottsdale for 11 days in February, bringing horse enthusiasts from all over the world to the Valley
of the Sun. The 65th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will take place from Thursday, February 13, to Sunday, February 23, bringing more than 2,400 Arabian horses, all of whom will vie for the title of Scottsdale Champion, with more than $3 million in prize money handed out.
The horse show is a rite of passage for Taryl O’Shea, who is in her 22nd year as the executive director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, which hosts the event. Last year ’s edition drew 302,600 p a t ro n s , g e ne rat ing $98 millio n in economic impact, according to O’Shea. “I think it’s shocking to a lot of people the impact that the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has on the community,” O’Shea says. “When they look at events like the Waste Management Open and BarrettJackson, they don’t realize that the horse show, it’s 11 days. But the horses come in a week prior to the start of the horse show to acclimate because they come from all over the world. “Which means that people are renting homes or staying in hotels, eating in
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restaurants, shopping in our stores.” O’Shea believes the 2020 version of the event, which features more than 350 booths full of unique items, ranging from saddles to gifts, artwork and trinkets, is a can’t-miss attraction for horse enthusiasts of all ages. “It’s just a really big versatile horse show that people love to come and just see all the things these horses can do,” O’Shea says. “Arabian horses are the oldest known breed of domesticated horse in the world and a lot of other breeds are derived from them. So, you’ve got collectors that appreciate the history, the beauty and the versatility of the breed. “So, this horse has a magnetic appeal to many cultures and many people because of the story that it tells throughout the ages.” The tie between Arabian horses and
Scottsdale runs deep, according to O’Shea, with families like the Wrigley's and the Chauncey's bringing the breed to the desert almost a century ago. O’Shea delved into a brief history of the breed and its path to the Wild West, tracing back to a surplus of horses owned by the Polish government that were sold to several families in the area. “It’s a long story, but basically Arabians are a breed that hail from the desert,” she says. “And so, when the horses were brought here, they acclimated to Scottsdale and the desert very well. It was kind of a no-brainer for these other families to start buying and importing these horses.” Fast-forward a century, and that relationship is still going strong, with the annual horse show being the main outlet to showcase the breed. O’Shea says she expects high rollers from as far away as Australia and the Middle East to jet-set to Scottsdale Airport, where their various private jets will be parked during their stay in the desert. The event is for everyone. General admission tickets are $10, with $7 admission for seniors and military, and no cost for children under the age of 12. There will be a host of free activities to entertain younger patrons, such as ice cream socials, ceramic horse painting, art contests, barn tours and, of course, opportunities to meet Arabian horses. There’s something for everybody at the February festival, according to O’Shea, speaking to the tenets that have kept her with the organization for more than two decades. “What I love most about my role is that I get to sit on committees and work with the Tourism Advisory Commission in attracting people to Scottsdale,” O’Shea says. “I think our show is only one factor that helps drive tourism here in Scottsdale. So, I’m proud of that. But these horses, they’re just amazing.” O’Shea says her path to working with the AHAA stemmed from a chance encounter after moving to the area in the mid-1990s. She’s grown to love what she does, with the annual horse show being the pinnacle of the association’s season. She believes that anyone who embarks on the trek to WestWorld in February will be enthralled by the horses and their beauty and grace. “Before I came to Scottsdale, I was not really aware of Arabian horses, but these horses are just amazing,” she says. “Their beauty is really unmatched by any other breed. And the fact that there are people that are so passionate about these horses. “It just drives you to look for ways to make shows and event successful for this industry because they are just very special animals.”
ARABIAN HORSE SHOW Various times Thursday, February 13, to Sunday, February 23 WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Tickets start at $10, with discounts for seniors and military scottsdaleshow.com
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Going Gonzo Kurt and Brenda Warner to honor D-backs legend during Celebrity Game Night
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By Christopher Boan urt and Brenda Warner will honor former D-backs slugger Luis Gonzalez during their third annual Celebrity Game Night at Hangar One on February 22. The baseball star follows in the footsteps of Shane Doan and Larry Fitzgerald as an honoree. During the event, Gonzalez will take part in a series of fun-filled, yet competitive games like Catch Phrase, Trivial Pursuit and The Price is Right to raise money for the Warners’ Treasure House. Treasure House provides a supportive environment for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year, Gonzalez is hoping to one-up Fitzgerald who raised $300,000 for Treasure House. Gonzalez, who is probably best remem-
Kurt Warner, and his wife, Brenda, founded Celebrity Game Night to support Treasure House. (Photos courtesy
bered for his walkoff single against the Celebrity Game NIght) New York Yankees in game seven of the 2001 World Series, called the move an honor. “Kurt’s a great guy, and both he and Brenda have done a lot in the community,” Gonzalez says. “For him to invite me to be a part of Celebrity Game Night, it means a lot. “They’ve done a lot for the Treasure House to try to help young adults with disabilities. We’re going to go out and try to raise a lot of money so they can continue in their dream and vision of continuing to grow these houses for other young adults with disabilities to have a place to live.” A five-season Arizona Cardinals quarterback, Warner launched Celebrity Game Night in 2017 to kickstart fundraising for
Luis Gonalez, Kurt Warner and Treasure House CEO Lauri Tanner address the media during a press conference to announce the former D-backs' slugger's participation.
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Treasure House. It’s a mission close to Warner’s heart, as his son, Zachary, suffered a traumatic brain injury as an infant. Both of the Warners decided their life’s work would be to open a Christian-centered facility. Treasure House opened on the northwest corner of 75th Avenue and Loop 101 in Glendale in 2018. Warner ’s goal is to use the annual fundraising event as a way to build their collective vision for the Valley. “It’s something that will pay dividends for the long term,” Warner says of the facility. “I have seven children and if you have children, you understand the dreams you have for those champions. We think, ‘Hey, they’re going to be this or they’re going to do this.’ We want to help them have every opportunity to chase their dreams.” Warner hopes this year ’s event can outdraw the 600 people who came in 2019, as more people learn about the facility and its ability to help young adults. “I think we’ve done something unique with putting this together, but it’s days like this that is really about the residents and when we’re starting to hear, ‘Hey, we’re getting close to capacity,’” Warner says. “And we’ve been open for about a year and a half and we’re close to capacity. To me, this is what this day is about and it’s where the excitement comes in.” Warner believes there will be a day when there are multiple Treasure House locations, serving a broader swath of the
AIRPARK Events David Johnson horses around with a contestant as a guest at Celebrity Game Night.
The Arizona Coyotes cheerleaders appeared at Celebrity Game Night. (File photo)
city and state. That’s what excites the former St. Louis Rams, New York Giants and Cardinals quarterback. It’s this energy that catapulted Warner’s career from working an overnight shift at a Hy-Vee Grocery Store in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to support his fledgling career as an Arena Football League gunslinger with the Iowa Barnstormers to be an NFL and Super Bowl MVP. That meteoric success never changed the Burlington, Iowa, native, however, as Warner still has an altruistic vision for the city he’s come to know and love. Warner says the annual charity event is the latest way he can connect with others
Brenda Warner hopes to have multiple Treasure House locations.
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley attended the first game night.
who are similarly focused on helping those around them, with Gonzalez being an exemplar of that very philosophy. “What we’ve realized in this whole process is surround yourself with likeminded people, with people who understand your vision,” Warner says. “They get it in terms of what you’re trying to do and the impact you’re trying to have and understand sports just happened to be what we do, but it’s not who we are. “In the three years we’ve done this, we’ve had Shane Doan, Larry Fitzgerald and now Luis Gonzalez and you’re going, ‘Does it get any better than that?’ I mean, they’ve had tremendous success in their sports field, but they’re better men than athletes. Those are the kinds of people who we want to be involved with and we want to celebrate and we’re just so grateful they choose to come out and join us for Celebrity Game Night and join us for what we’re doing with Treasure House.” Several Treasure House residents, including 27-year-old Winslow native Tray Nunsuch, were among those who
Former Coyotes captain Shane Doan laughs about a game question.
were recognized by Warner during a recent press conference. The importance of having a place like Treasure House is not lost on Nunsuch, who called the facility a great place to live. “My experience has been good,” Nunsuch says. “I like Treasure House a lot; they have a lot of good people, and some good food, too.”
CELEBRITY GAME NIGHT 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, February 22 Scottsdale Hangar One, 15220 N. 78th Way, Scottsdale $250 for general admission until February 1, with VIP tickets for $750 treasurehouse.org/gamenight
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AIRPARK Activities Scottsdale Segway’s Ultimate Old Town Discovery Tour includes a stop at the historic Hotel Valley Ho Resort + Spa.
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riving through Old Town Scottsdale, I’ve seen “OneEyed Jack,” the giant white bunny statue; the Waterfront and little stores tucked away along Fifth Avenue. But the area is even more fascinating on Scottsdale Segway’s Ultimate Old Town Discovery Tour ($59), which I attended with my mum who was visiting from England. We were joined by a couple from Connecticut who made the last-minute decision to check it out. Amber Dhillon, otherwise known as the “director/tour guide extraordinaire,” introduced all of us and started the training/refresher course. We were given helmets headsets and safety lessons. We took turns navigating a course in a church parking lot so we could build up our confidence before embarking on the tour. Once we had our Segways down, we headed toward the Civic Center Plaza, which hosts many events like the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. Amber spoke about the unique pieces of art and elaborate fountains trickled throughout Old Town. We passed by the Robert Indiana’s LOVE piece, which is one of 30 in the United States. Then we moved on toward the statue of Mr. Scottsdale himself, Winfield Scott, an American Baptist minister, military officer and politician. Originally from Oakland County, Michigan, Scott retired from the
AIRPARK Activities Army to the Salt River Valley, where he founded Scottsdale. Originally dubbed Orangedale because of the local citrus, it was renamed Scottsdale in Scott’s honor. Drinking spots were aplenty throughout Old Town, including the Blue Moose, a popular Spring Training drinking hole. At Los Olivos, Scottsdale Segway guests can purchase margaritas for $1 by showing a company sticker. We swung by the Contemporary Art Museum and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. We cruised through Old Town’s shopping district and saw a building originally a schoolhouse, now known as the Scottsdale Historical Museum. It has free admission. Down Main Street, we passed the Rusty Spur Saloon, the oldest bar in Scottsdale - recently visited by rapper Post Malone. We headed toward the Art Walk district, which celebrated its 45th season on October 10. There were many interesting things to see as we maneuvered past each storefront. We were eventually led to the Hotel Valley Ho Resort + Spa, which opened in 1956 and has seen numerous stars. At this point, we had a much-needed break. Our ankles were strained from moving forward, stopping and balancing ourselves. We were encouraged to peek in the hotel to see the many historical photos, like those of Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner, who hosted their wedding reception at the Hotel Valley Ho in 1957. Bing Crosby and Boston baseball players were also photographed at the hotel. After our brief break, we headed back, but it wasn’t without hearing interesting facts. We passed the second-oldest house in Scottsdale, which is now The House Brasserie, and Scottsdale’s Museum of the West: Western Spirit. We saw artwork up close, like the 26-foot steel rabbit, “One-Eyed Jack” by John Randall Nelson, and “Horseshoe Falls” by Michael Maglich, on the opposite corner of the bunny. “Horseshoe Falls” is an interactive fountain controlled with the push of a button. Amber took video footage of us going through the fountain. Another fountain was next—the Bronze Horse Fountain by Bob Parks is set in a Downtown Scottsdale roundabout. Horse owners paid to have their animals featured there.
The Segway riders cruised through “Diamond Bloom” by Curtis Pitman.
We then headed just south of Scottsdale Fashion Square and saw the lovely canal, the Scottsdale Waterfront. In this area, there are more exceptional pieces of art, such as the Soleri Pedestrian Bridge and Plaza created by Paolo Soleri. Along the bridge are the Cosanti bells offering a calming sound. As we approached the church parking lot, we stopped at the “Fountain of Youth”
by Bennie Gonzales. The Scottsdale Segway Tour is fun and educational—even to longtime Valley residents. You’ll learn something new.
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TRAVEL Joy is officially the largest liner to port in Los Angeles. (Photos courtesy NCL)
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hough the Valley never experiences the dark, cold winter of other parts of the nation, it is certainly not bathing suit season right now. But fear not! Just an hour flight away is Los Angeles, which offers hundreds of cruise options to the temperate climates throughout Mexico all winter long. Norwegian Cruise Line just launched its largest ships to sail to Mexico with its 1,000foot Joy and Bliss, respectively. Each ship is less than 3 years old and can hold nearly 4,000 passengers, with Bliss being the NCL’s largest ship, and the biggest one based in Los Angeles. Now through the early spring, both ships will visit Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlán weekly, offering guests seven-day trips at a level not many have experienced from the line or the port. One of the coolest elements of both ships
Los Angeles-based cruises offer access to beautiful beaches and slick amenities By Alison Bailin Batz
is the NCL Haven. A true ship-within-a-ship and exclusive to the line, The Haven takes the concept of first class—and its associated perks—to new heights. Accessible only by keycard, The Haven features the most luxurious and well-appointed rooms on its ship, ranging from 450-square-feet penthouses to the 6,694-square-foot, three-bedroom garden villa. There are less than 100 rooms available in The Haven, depending on which ship you choose, ensuring the ultimate in service and privacy. Each of the rooms is within The Haven complex, which also gives guests access to an upscale restaurant and lounge (with a wine list unavailable anywhere else on board) as well as private courtyard, pool, fitness center and sundeck, all hidden from traditional guests at the top of the ship. Some ships also offer private observation lounges as well as complimentary access to the Madera Spa’s
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thermal spa suites during regular spa hours as well. Additionally, guests can indulge in the unparalleled personal service of a certified, 24-hour butler, and concierge team, who will make all of their arrangements on board and on shore including priority embarkation and disembarkation. Do you dare hop on this slide, which reaches over the tip of the ship?
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Even beyond all of this, guests staying in The Haven are able to take advantage of any of their ship’s specialty dining options, which range from a high-end steakhouse to sushi bar to French bistro, while on board for no added charge and are provided passes given them access to beer, wine and cocktails of their choice anywhere on the ship, 24 hours a day. And if you prefer a night in, white-glove in-room dining is just a call away. But whether in the Haven or not, entertainment abounds at all levels of accommodations (which also includes inside, outside, balcony, mini-suites, concierge suites and spa suites on board) on these megaships. Among the wow-worthy attractions on one or both are an interactive wine tasting musical; a Broadway quality “Footloose” for the stage; The Beatles tribute band that must be seen to be believed; go-kart race track; laser tag; casino; mini golf; aqua park with a double loop waterslide that loops over the side of the ship; teen club; 4-D experience; and the massive spa complex, which offers dozens of treatments, including one with bamboo. It also features sauna, steam room, relaxation pavilion, vitality pool and salt room. And then there is the food. Each ship has more than a dozen dining options—many complimentary. Of particular note is the craft beer tasting lounge with gastropub bites called District Brew House; the Texas barbecue joint with live music nightly called Simply Q; the fusion of foods and cultures from around the globe at Food Republic; and the exquisite French fine dining venue in Le Bistro. The ships offer excursion options in each of the three ports, but also special deals on ship entertainment for those who prefer to stay onboard. Among the best of the excursions is:
Salsa and Salsa
Available in Mazatlán, this will be one of the most rollicking afternoons of your year. It is a combination experience that blends an actual salsa dancing class—all levels welcome—with a salsa-making class. Even better: the class also features a side-seminar on how to make one’s own “Mazaritas.” And yes, eating and drinking everything is highly encouraged.
Las Caletas Hideaway
Once the Puerta Vallarta private home of film director John Huston; today this gem is an exclusive tropical beach hideaway where guests can enjoy a day of sun, fun and adventure. This lovely beach was named by Trip Advisor as one of the top four secluded beaches in the world and is only accessible by sea. It also features a secluded nature preserve against a steep, jungle-clad backdrop of tropical forest in an isolated cove on the southern shores of Banderas Bay. As you cruise toward this tropical paradise aboard a first-class catamaran, you’ll enjoy the most fantastic coastal scenery that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. While there, enjoy a hammock, massage, facial, swimming and cooking lessons.
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By Alison Bailin Batz n late 2019, the Kincade Fire scorched more than 78,000 acres in Sonoma County. Nearly 200,000 people were evacuated during the ordeal, and hundreds of businesses—including many vineyards and wineries industry in the area—were severely impacted. The entire county is now working on moving on. One of the best ways Arizonans can help, says Wine Road executive director Beth Costa, is by visiting the area this winter/spring and by buying bottles of amazing wine from some of the vineyards that were hit the hardest. Or, even considering a visit. We share some of vineyards most affected by the disaster, both about their winemaking and then some suggestions
on great bottles worth a buy, below. SODA ROCK WINERY This land dates back 150 years and its buildings were once home to the town’s general store and post office. Sadly, much of the majestic and historic w i n e r y b urne d do w n. But, most of its inventory was being stored offsite at the time. As a result, the winemaker is doing tastings in its barn while rebuilding and offering its best wines for delivery across Arizona. Soda Rock
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pours Bordeaux-style wines. All of its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Meritage blends are exquisite. Of particular note, its 2015 Five Star General ($65), which is a finessed Cabernet with mouthwatering spiciness an ever-so-rich, ripe blackberry and cherry notes, as well as the 2016 Cabernet Franc Warm Springs Ranch ($34), which truly does warm with its hints of vanilla, oaky and spice. MEDLOCK AMES When the fire touched down on this property, it did so with devastation force, touching 75% of the awardwinning winemaker ’s land, forcing it to shut down for over two weeks. Devoted to organic farming and sustainable wines, the resilient brand ultimately survived a total demolishing. In
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the wake of the fire, there is no better time to taste their wines, which are farmed organically with no insecticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides. In addition, solar power provides the energy they need to run. Its 2018 Bell Mountain Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($29) is the perfect entree to the brand, with its aromas of orange blossom, grapefruit and honeysuckle, and stone fruit and lemon-forward flavors. Another must: its small lot 2016 Medlock Ames Snakepit Red ($60), which will bite you with its dark berries and polished tannins.
ZIALENA Like so many, the fire left Zialena without power and several days of fright as the fire came into the back of their property. While it ultimately survived from burning, the family behind the brand— which dates back four generations—is leading the charge on a fast recovery and rebuild for the entire county. Often called “minimalist” winemakers, the family believes in letting each harvest speak for itself rather than tinker too much with the natural progression from grape to wine. They use concrete in their fermentation process, which looks new but is a traditional method used hundreds of years ago in Europe. Their aim is to make unfiltered and unrefined wine that still dances on the palate. If unfamiliar with this process, try its first vintage using this process, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon ($58), which somehow has the aromas of one’s pencil shavings from elementary school (in a good way) yet also has cardamom, dried cherries, walnuts and even a touch of sweet tobacco once sipped. Its 2016 Zialena Cappella ($42) also knocks it out of the park with cherry, flint and even rosemary wafting from the bottle. ROBERT YOUNG WINERY The fire actually started dangerously close to the winery and touched down on its first night. Members of the actual Robert Young family fought the fire alongside the professionals for over 36 hours, ultimately saving the 160-year-old ranch
from complete destruction. While their wines have earned worldwide acclaim for their character; it was in those 36 hours the family showed theirs. Support these everyday heroes by nabbing yourself a bottle or two of its layered, tropical—think vanilla cream mixed with mango, guava and papaya—2016 Alexander Valley Estate Chardonnay ($48) or its velvety 2016 Alexander Valley Malbec ($65). ROTH ESTATE WINERY T h i s g o rg e o u s family owned winery is located on Chalk Hill, which burned from one end clear to the other for miles. Many homes along the road burned to the ground, d i s p l a c i n g h u n d re d s . T h e winery remained closed for an extensive period as the fire raged on, but was ultimately saved from having to shut down for good. And that is so lucky for all of us, as their wines bring in the best of the best grapes from vineyards across the county to make full-flavored expressions of the region as a whole. Its 92-point 2017 Roth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($75), will make your head spin with its aromas of blackberry pie and stone after a winter rain, followed by its notes of dark berries and even a bit of mint. Similarly, its expressive 91-point 2017 Roth Russian River Valley Re se rv e C hardon nay ($38) will impress even the most discerning of white wine drinkers.
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Cheers to those rebuilding and refocusing their efforts in our sister state of California after the devastating Kincade Fire.
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ince late 2018, Ocean 44 has kept its expansive raw bar and seafood menu as fresh as possible – even flying to Alaska and back in less than three days with fresh fish in hand. In August, Maple & Ash introduced Scottsdale to its take on steak and seafood dishes, including its “secret” menu item: the “pasta back,” an indulgently sinful dish comprising al dente conchigliette pasta bathed in a buttery broth. On New Year’s Eve, Frasher’s Steakhouse made its unexpected return to South Scottsdale four years after it closed. And this isn’t even close to the end of the steak and seafood trend in Scottsdale. “We’ve had a lot of steakhouses come to the Valley, and I think you might even see a few more come our way or some expand,” says Steve Chucri, president and CEO of the Arizona Restaurant Association, of Arizona’s 2020 restaurant and food trends. “You’ll see some more seafood options and seafood restaurants come into play,” he adds. Chucri credits the popularity and increase in sumptuous, high-end steakhouses and seafood restaurants in the Valley to the continued increase of residents’ net worth. “As parts of Arizona’s net worth continues to increase, I think you will find that people are going to go to the more white-tablecloth-kind of restaurants. And we’ve seen it,” he says. “The Mastro family, I think they’ll continue to grow.” Nobu, international restaurant sensation known for its seafood-based signature dishes, including its black cod
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Mora Italian owner
Scott Conant’s “Chopped” judge and newest restaurant, owner of Mora Italian Scott The Americano, is a Conant will open The Ameristeakhouse slated to open next year cano next year in North Scottsin North Scottsdale dale near Mayo Boulevard and near Mayo Boulevard Scottsdale Road. and Scottsdale Road. (Submitted photo) The Americano is Conant’s take on the traditional steakhouse, where he will complement fine-aged steaks with his famous antipasti, market salads and housemade pastas. Patrons will also find a raw bar and an assortment of seafood dishes on The Americano’s menu, as well as a wine cellar at the entrance of the restaurant showcasing a selection of up to 200 Italian and American wines. Expanding into Arizona for the first time is Californiabased Lure Fish House, which will open next spring at The Shops at Gainey Village in Scottsdale. The Scottsdale restaurant is Lure’s first location outside of California, where it runs four locations. support it. “Our whole family really adores “We’re still a very resort-minded Scottsdale’s food scene, and we’ve community and that invites people to always wanted to be a part of it,” says want to come to our state, especially this Matt Rek, vice president of development time of year,” Chucri says. at Lure Fish House. The following restaurants are slated Chucri predicts a growth in specialty to open next year in Scottsdale: restaurants, as well—smaller restaurants with around a maximum capacity of 60 Blue Zone patrons. What: James Beard Award-winning “Now, you’ve got Thai restaurants, chef Alex Stratta’s plant-based Mediteryou’ve got Indian restaurants, you’ve ranean restaurant got Chinese restaurants, you’ve got all When: February/March types of Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve Where: 8260 N. Hayden Road, Suite got Middle Eastern restaurants; and I A-100 believe you’ll start to see specialized cuisine like that continue to evolve, more Nobu so than major brands,” Chucri says. What: Robert De Niro- and Nobu According to the National Restaurant Matsuhisa-owned restaurant serving Association, the Arizona restaurant high-end Japanese cuisine industry’s projected sales for 2019 is When: Early 2020 $863 billion. Where: Scottsdale Fashion Square The state saw more than 310,000 luxury wing restaurant and foodservice jobs this year, Website: noburestaurants.com as well, making up 11% of employment. By 2029, it is projected that that MIXT number will grow by more than 15 What: San Francisco-based restaurant percent, equating to 46,900 additional serving chef-crafted selection of salads, jobs, for a total of 357,500 jobs. grain bowls and market plates In other words, the restaurant in- When: Spring dustry will only continue to grow, and Where: Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. patrons both in and out of state will Scottsdale Road continue to be more than willing to Website: mixt.com
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Herb Box Catering Company What: Third Scottsdale location for the full-service event planning company offering creative cuisine When: Spring Where: 7000 E. Shea Boulevard, Suite G Website: theherbbox.com J Town What: A one-stop shop for authentic Japanese cuisine, including five conceptual themes: Hiro Café, Ramen Row, Izakaya Lounge, Wagyu Den and its rooftop Terasu Bar When: 2020 Where: 7341 E. Sixth Avenue Website: jtownscottsdale.com Lure Fish House What: Fresh and sustainable seafood When: Spring Where: The Shops Gainey Village, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road Website: lurefishhouse.com The Americano What: Steakhouse with pastas, raw bar, seafood, and extensive wine menu Where: 17797 N. Scottsdale Road When: 2020 Website: theamericanorestaurant.com Culinary Dropout What: 15,798-square-foot gastropub located along 73rd Place, across the street from The Quad and Splash Fountain When: Spring Where: Scottsdale Quarter, 15125 N. Scottsdale Road Website: culinarydropout.com WILD What: Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine owner Brett Vibber ’s new concept When: March Where: Tentatively Old Town Farmhouse What: “Seed-to-plate” cuisine from Nathan Peitso, second-generation farmer of Kenter Canyon Farms When: 2020 Where: Scottsdale Fashion Square luxury wing Website: farmhousela.com
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Shrimp Avocado and Roasted Corn Salad
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alads. Lots of us are craving them right now as we’re still coming off of a holiday eating frenzy. But, if you’re going to have a salad as a main meal, it had better be a darn good one, right? I discovered the appeal of great main dish salads when I had my restaurants. One of the most popular items on the menu was our garbage salad. Believe me, it was fully loaded with meats, cheeses, caramelized vegetables and oh, yes, somewhere in there was romaine. Well, I just stumbled upon another loaded-withflavor salad that inspired me enough to write about and share with you! It’s a shrimp, avocado, tomato and roasted corn salad with a creamy, dreamy pesto mayonnaise dressing. (You can substitute yogurt for the mayo!) This salad checks all the boxes for me. It’s got a little crunch, a smooth, creamy dressing and when you add jumbo shrimp, charred corn, ripe avocado, crisp bacon and sweet cherry tomatoes, you’ve got a winner all the way around! It’s kind of the salad version of a one-pot wonder, because you use the same pan to char the corn, brown the bacon and cook the shrimp! The pesto dressing puts it over the top. With salads like this, we can make it through another year until sugar cookie platters and eggnog coax us into submission!
Shrimp, Avocado, Tomato & Roasted Corn Salad Salad Ingredients: - 2 ears of fresh corn, shaved off the cob - 6 strips of bacon, cooked crisp and rough chopped - 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half - 1 lb. large raw shrimp, peeled with tails off - 4 cups chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce - 1 avocado, diced - 1/2 cup grated parmesan, pecorino or Romano cheese - Buttermilk pesto dressing Buttermilk Pesto Dressing Ingredients: - 1/2 cup buttermilk (*See below for homemade buttermilk) - 1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt - 1/2 cup pesto, homemade or store bought - 1 small shallot, minced - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Pinch of salt and pepper, to taste
Salad Directions: Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the corn kernels and let them dry roast, stirring until their edges begin to brown and caramelize. Transfer the corn to a plate to set aside. Reduce heat to medium-high. In the same skillet, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the grease in the skillet. Add the shrimp and sauté until cooked and pink, about 2 minutes per side (depending on the size of your shrimp). Remove shrimp and set aside to cool. Make salad dressing. Assemble your salad by tossing together the lettuce, corn, bacon, shrimp, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and serve. Dressing Directions: Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Season with salt and pepper. *For homemade buttermilk, combine 1/2 cup milk and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir to thicken.
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Loloma District evolves with the times By Joan Fudala
Scottsdale Grammar School No. 2 opened on the southwest corner of Marshall Way and Second Street in 1928; it’s been home to Scottsdale Artists’ School since 1993.
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s the new Canopy by Hilton Hotel rises on Marshall Way, Scottsdale’s Museum of the West marks its fifth anniversary of success, and Museum Square plans take shape, it’s a great opportunity to peel back the layers of Scottsdale history that have occurred in the area commonly known as the Loloma District. Bounded by Main Street to the north, Goldwater Boulevard to the west and south and Bishop Lane or Scottsdale Road to the east, the Loloma District is one of the most storied blocks in Old Town. Consider these bits and pieces of history: When W.J. Murphy’s Arizona Canal was completed in 1885, access to its water provided the incentive for farmers and ranchers to homestead along its route, including Chaplain Winfield Scott and his wife Helen in 1888. Their farm was the seed that grew into Scottsdale. Murphy and his family also bought property in the vicinity of the canal. Murphy’s brother Samuel registered a land patent for the northeast quadrant of Section 27, 2N/4E, which is now known as the Loloma District. Another early Section 27 landowner was Sarah Crawford. In 1914, Vice President Thomas Marshall and his wife, the former Lois Kimsey, built a winter home across from her parents William and Elizabeth Kimsey on the
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south side of Indian School Road just west paid businessman Bland $5,000 for 10 acres of Scottsdale Road (current site of Panera at the southwest corner of Second Street and Bread). Former Indiana governor Marshall Marshall Way to build the new grammar served as vice president to President school. Phoenix-based architectural firm Woodrow Wilson from 1913-1921, bringing Lescher and Mahoney designed the Spanish national attention to Scottsdale. Marshall Colonial Revival-style facility, initially comWay, which runs through the Loloma prised of eight classrooms, administrative offices and a nurse’s and teacher’s room. District, is named in his honor. In the 1920s, Missouri transplant T.S. “Doc” Bishop and his wife Jody owned a large tract of land that included the northwest corner of Marshall Way and Second Street. He used it for growing citrus, cotton and alfalfa. According to his granddaughter Barbara Thompson, one of his famous sayings was “Learn to love the uphill and it will be downhill all the way.” Bishop Lane honors his name. Scottsdale School Board No. 48 proposed a bond to purchase land and construct a new elementary school building in 1928. An election was held on Saturday, February 4, 1928, and the measure passed with 105 in favor and 9 opposed. Another election was held in March to allow the electors of the From the 1920s to 1943, Doc Scottsdale School District to select a Bishop owned what is now the site for the new school. Three proposed Loloma District; Bishop Lane sites were on the ballot, and H.R. is named in his honor. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society) Bland’s property received a majority of the votes. The Scottsdale School District
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Federally funded Thunderbird Homes opened at Marshall Way between First and Second streets in 1943 to house military families. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
The building was completed in September 1928 at a cost of $35,069. Garland White was the school’s first principal. Students quickly discovered a shortcut to their new school through Doc Bishop’s cotton and alfalfa field (present site of the Stagebrush Theatre and Museum of the West). The Grammar School was expanded in 1935-36, using federal New Deal funds, adding a cafeteria and classrooms. During the 1930s, the Scottsdale Methodist Church moved into a new building on the northwest corner of Marshall Way and Main Street. At the time, Main Street had a sprinkling of a few businesses and modest homes. Garland White’s family lived on the northeast corner of Main and Marshall, giving him a quick walk to work at the grammar school. To remedy a housing shortage, the Federal Public Housing Authority, under the Lanham Act, selected Scottsdale for a location of a housing project for civilian and military personnel and their families
This circa-1947 aerial view looks northwest over the Loloma District; Loloma School is on the left, the barracks-style Thunderbird Homes are in the center. (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
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assigned to Thunderbird II Airfield and the Papago POW Camp. The government paid Doc Bishop $2,400 for the land on the northwest corner of Second Street and Marshall Way he had previously used for farming. Designed by Charles J. Gilmore and Edward L. Varney, associate architects, construction began on Thunderbird Homes in March 1943, and was comprised of 34 one-story, functional apartments to house families in efficient one-, two- and threebedroom units. Due to wartime needs and shortages, Thunderbird Homes used very little metal in its construction, and was deemed “temporary,” to last about seven years. A recreation building was also constructed, where many town meetings took place. Virgie Lutes Brown was an early manager of the project (she also served on the WWII-era draft board in Scottsdale and worked part-time at Thunderbird II airfield while her husband Alvin Brown …continues on page 62
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REMEMBER When …continued from page 61 was serving overseas). After World War II ended in 1945, many veterans rented units is what was called the Thunderbird Housing Project, managed by the Maricopa County Housing Authority. The PTA opened a temporary public library in one of the units during the late 1940s. The Red Cross held blood drives at Thunderbird Homes during the Korean War. In 1953, the newly incorporated town of Scottsdale purchased Thunderbird Homes from the Federal Public Housing Administration and acted as rental agent until buildings were auctioned off and removed in 1960. The Cavalliere family bought several of the units and moved them to Reata Pass to expand their cowboy steakhouse near Pinnacle Peak. After the apartment buildings were removed, the city used the block as a parking lot. The name of Scottsdale Grammar School No. 2 was changed to Loloma Elementary School, circa 1957. During a period of tremendous school growth in Scottsdale, the Scottsdale School Board decided to give all new Scottsdale schools Native American names and included the existing Scottsdale Grammar School in the naming process. Loloma is a Hopi word for “beautiful colors” or according to some, “happy or good children.” To further accommodate the number of elementary-aged children moving to or being born in Scottsdale, the Scottsdale School District constructed “The Little School” on the northeast corner of Second Street and Orange Avenue (now Goldwater Boulevard) and across Second Street from Scottsdale Grammar School No. 2. It was used for kindergarten classes, later used as a skill center for students with learning challenges, and was closed in May 1979 due to declining enrollment. Hopi artist Charles Loloma and his
To accommodate the 1950s baby boom need for schools, the Loloma Little School opened at Second Street and Orange Avenue (now Goldwater Boulevard). (Photo courtesy Scottsdale Historical Society)
The city of Scottsdale opened Loloma Transit Station on the northwest corner of Second Street and Marshall Way in 1997. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
wife Otellie opened a pottery studio at the Kiva Crafts Center on Fifth Avenue in the mid-1950s. After a few years, Loloma turned his creative talent to making Native American-inspired jewelry and became a world-renowned artisan. He moved back to the Hopi reservation in the 1960s but came
The Stagebrush Theatre opened in 1968 for Scottsdale Community Players’ productions; today it’s home to Greasepaint Theater. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
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back to Scottsdale frequently for shows at the Lovena Ohl Gallery in Scottsdale. Loloma spent the final three years of his life in Scottsdale and died in 1991. It is a happy coincidence that an elementary school, and later a district of downtown Scottsdale, share and honor his name. The Stagebrush Theatre opened in October 1968 at Second Street west of Marshall Way. Designed by Scottsdale architect Joe Wong, the facility was funded by numerous community events and donations. The new building became home for the Scottsdale Community Players, founded in 1952, and replaced the group’s former home at Scottsdale’s Adobe House Community Center. The Scottsdale Unified School District converted Loloma Elementary School into the Loloma Skills Center in 1976. Elementary school classes also continued to be held there through the end of the 1977-78 school year. In 1981 the Scottsdale Unified
REMEMBER When After years of operating at Marshall Way and First Street, the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business moved in 2017 and is now the construction site of the Canopy by Hilton Hotel. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
Residences returned to the Loloma District when Main Street Plaza condominiums were built in 2006. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
School District closed Loloma as a school. In 1982 the school district auctioned off the 1928-vintage Loloma School; the winning bidder was United Cable of Scottsdale, which was the first cable TV franchise in Scottsdale. United Cable used the Loloma facility for offices and television studio. The
Scottsdale Historical Society had an office and display of historic memorabilia and artifacts in the Loloma School building until approximately 1985, when the historical society moved to the mezzanine of the Civic Center Library. In 1988 America West Airlines built a ticketing office and transportation center west of the Loloma School building. Airline passengers parked their cars in an
adjacent lot and were transported from the site to Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The city of Scottsdale purchased the Loloma School building in 1992. The following year, the Scottsdale Artists’ School moved into the Loloma School building from its previous location in Camelback Mall, which was slated for demolition. Douglas Sydnor was the architect for …continues on page 64
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REMEMBER When …continued from page 63 conversion of the historic building for the Scottsdale Artists’ School. The Scottsdale City Council added the Loloma School building to the city’s Historic Register in May 2000. The West Couplet downtown bypass was completed by the city of Scottsdale in 1995. Orange Avenue was rerouted and became Goldwater Boulevard, which now forms the western and southern edges of the Loloma District. In May 1997, the city of Scottsdale Loloma Transit Center/Loloma Station opened at 7084 E. Second Street at dedication ceremonies officiated by Mayor Sam (Kathryn) Campana. Key features of the $3 million project included a 3,300-square-foot passenger services building, an outdoor plaza, shade structures and a distinctive 42-feet tall clock tower. Douglas Sydnor Architect and Associates was the architectural firm; Logan Simpson & Dye and Vito Acconci Studios were the landscape architects; New York artist Vito Acconci designed the clock tower as a public art installation. The project was funded by the Federal Transit Administration and the city of Scottsdale. It operated until 2011, when the city closed it as a transit center. Scottsdale City Council approved the Loloma Arts District plan in 2002. Included in the plan was a museum to display art. The first proposal was to exhibit the Fleischer Art Collection of American Impressionist Art; a second proposal was to house a branch of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center; and, in 2005-06 a third proposal was to establish Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Main Street Plaza condominiums opened on Goldwater at First Street in 2006, bringing back a residential component to
Construction is underway for the Canopy by Hilton Hotel on Marshall Way, former site of a real estate school. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
Over 30 years in the planning, the city of Scottsdale and nonprofit Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Board of Trustees celebrated the museum’s groundbreaking in January 2014. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
Scottsdale’s long-awaited Museum of the West opened in January 2015 on Marshall Way, former site of Thunderbird Homes and a city parking lot. (Photo by Joan Fudala)
the Loloma District missing since Thunderbird Homes closed in 1960. In February 2013, the Scottsdale City Council approved $13.6 million to build Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in the Loloma D i s t r i c t . G ro u n d w a s broken in January 2014 for the long-awaited and much-debated museum; Architect for the project was Studio Ma. Parts of the adjacent Loloma Transit Station, including its distinctive clock tower, were dismantled; other parts of the former transit station were repurposed as museum administrative offices and library. Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s M u s e u m o f t h e We s t
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opened January 15, 2015. At the opening, Mike Fox was museum director, Tricia Loscher was curator and Jim Bruner was chairman of the Scottsdale’s Museum of the West board of directors. The Arizona School of Real Estate and Business on Marshall Way moved to a site near Talking Stick Resort in 2017. Its former building on Marshall was razed in 2018 to make way for construction of the Canopy by Hilton Hotel, scheduled to open in this year. In 2018, plans were unveiled for Scottsdale Museum Square, a mixed-use redevelopment of the Loloma District that would include a second hotel, condos, apartments and outdoor public gathering space, all with the Museum of the West and the Scottsdale Artists’ School as focal points. The Scottsdale City Council approved initial plans for the square in fall 2019. Stay tuned…this storied block known as the Loloma District is still making history.
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ADVICE fromWeiss JANUARY 2020 Business Horoscopes By Weiss Kelly, PMAFA Professional Member of the American Federation of Astrologers
ARIES 3/21-4/20 Welcome to a New Year, a new decade and a new you. What “was” can no longer be. This may relate to your profession, job duties or goals. The first eclipse of this new decade is January 10 and it sets the tone for the year ahead. Personal Power Days: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 29th, 30th and 31st. TAURUS 4/21-5/20 Taurus, despite the controls placed on your finances. Don’t wait to invest in education or training. On the 14th, your material world will be re-evaluated. Personal Power Days: 5th and 6th.
GEMINI 5/21-6/20 Say farewell to the material world of yesterday and hello to the world of the mind. You have an innate ability to communicate and you’ll put it to good use for the years ahead. Address financial issues this year. Contacts made midmonth are favorable. Grab those opportunities! Personal Power Days: 7th and 8th. CANCER 6/21-7/22 Partnerships—personal and professional— are highlighted this year. Any legal matters can be resolved. Relationships are beneficial, if your career or work is public. Interaction
is vital. Personal Power Days: 9th, 10th and 11th. LEO 7/23-8/21 Welcome to this new and exciting decade! Prioritize your personal needs and your health. Those seeking jobs will find it easier to find an assignment this year. Success is closely related to others and how you network. Underline the 16th as a social starter. From 2020 onward, expand your work responsibilities. Personal Power Days: 12th and 13th. VIRGO 8/22-9/23 This year points to an area of your life that expands your creativity and personal growth. Carry through on those ideas and plans starting in February. New moons are timely for launching ideas or moving forward with one of your New Year’s resolutions. Underline a powerful moon on the 10th. You like to plan, so get started and watch new endeavors expand. Personal Power Days: 14th and 15th. LIBRA 9/24-10/23 Put an emphasis on home and family security this year. A possible move is in your future. Connections pick up as early as the week of the 17th. Respond to social invitations, seminars or business meetings. You are a people person and it will be felt strongly this year. Personal Power Days: 16th and 17th. SCORPIO 10/24-11/22 You start out this new decade by accepting “what’s done, cannot be undone” and move on from there. Your communication skills will expand this year as you take on new interests. However, don’t take on too much too soon. It could be counterproductive. Find joy in your self-investment. Scorpio, you are on your way to recovery. Expand your mindset by connecting with others the 17th to the 31st. Personal Power Days: 18th and 19th.
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