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Council to seek more input for Old Town plan BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

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cottsdale City Council members agree that more public input is needed for the Old Town Character Area Plan, but not on much else when it comes to the conten-

tious document to determine what the downtown should look and feel like. So, the city will publish an online questionnaire on its website January and February. “We need a better idea of what the citizens want,” city councilwoman Betty Janik said. Mayor David Ortega had a number of pro-

posals for the Old Town plan that he shared during a council work session Dec. 9. The current Old Town Character Area Plan, which was passed in 2018, breaks the downtown into four areas, or “types,” that dictate

Phoenix OKs 2 ‘Tis the season big projects on city’s doorstep

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BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

s Scottsdale continues struggling through its growing pains in determining the heights and densities of multifamily buildings, Phoenix City Council in recent months has approved two mega-projects along streets it shares with Scottsdale that blow away height and density limits Scottsdale has been looking at for apartment complexes within its city limits. The RD Kierland project near the intersection of SE Kierland and Greenway was approved by the Phoenix City Council in June.

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how tall buildings can be. Ortega wants to lower those designations to 36 feet for Type 1, 52 feet for Type 2 and 72 feet for Type 3. He also wants to eliminate Type 2.5. The mayor also wants to remap the area to eliminate the shared border between Type 1 and 3 and wants to require 20 percent commercial development under planned block development guidelines. “Council is re-examining the (Old Town Character Plan Area Plan) because mixed use is not de�ined or balanced,” Ortega said. “Under the guise of so-called ‘�lexibility,’ limited ground level commercial land uses are being systematically squeezed out,” he continued. “Commercial uses are not just retail, but also (services) and personal shopping, which are vibrant and attractive to residents and visitors alike. As mayor, I will not roll over to endless apartment projects.” The Old Town plan states that the guidelines “provide direction regarding site development, building form, design details, and materials – assuring that new development both contributes to and complements Old Town urban design.” Stating the guidelines “encourage and promote unique solutions to design opportunities and challenges,” the plan said they help “direct design in a way that takes into account the larger context, complements the established character, encourages universal design, enhances overall downtown identity, and upholds the values of the community. Ortega also wants to allow no more than 25 multi-family units per acre, contending, “We’re becoming a bedroom community.” But Vice Mayor Tammy Caputi warned against limiting multi-family unit density or the size of buildings, saying that would encroach on people’s property rights and lead to lawsuits. “We can’t reduce the rights of owners to use their property,” she said. “This reduces the fair market value and violates the law. Limiting height and density, mandating a certain amount of commercial or

open space is going to decrease the market value leaving leading to lawsuits.” She pointed to Flagstaff, which faces $51 million in claims after passing a proposal requiring how land could be used. According to the Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff buckled when confronted by the total claims and waived enforcement of a high-occupancy housing land use law for dozens of local properties. The Flagstaff City Council approved a resolution precluding 70 land parcels from zoning code changes brought by the highoccupancy amendThe Old Town plan breaks the area into four “types” but ment it adopted a Mayor David Ortega wants to eliminate Type 2.5. (City of Scottyear ago. sdale) The amendment had restricted density and the maximum “No one’s going to drive downtown to number of bedrooms that could be built the �irst �loor of a residential building and on a property and in some cases required shop in a �lower shop … We need to build developers to obtain a costly special-use way more residential for that model to permit for high-occupancy land us. work. Commercial requires tenants. There Other provisions in that amendment, is no more demand for additional retail such as parking requirements, also are be- right now. We may want to have it, but we ing challenged by property owners, who can’t make it happen.” argued the zoning code changes reduced Meanwhile, Councilmember Solange their property rights and fair market value Whitehead said she wanted more public of the land, the Daily Sun reported. parks and open space in developments Caputi also attacked Ortega’s proposal and to continue creating an “emerald to require 20 percent commercial devel- necklace” that connects all of the downopment under planned block develop- town areas with one large walking path. ment guidelines. “We’re not looking for the most (develThat would not just lead to lawsuits, but opment), we’re looking for the highest also to blight, Caputi said. quality,” she said. “The City of Phoenix tried to mandate Councilwoman Kathy Little�ield said she commercial space and residential buildings wants to see lights wrapped around trees along the light rail route,” she said. “There downtown to brighten it up at night. She is now empty retail everywhere along that and Councilman Tom Durham also agreed route. We need more people living and the alleys should be cleaned up and used walking downtown to sustain this model. as places to eat and listen to music.

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Scottsdale man indicted in massive $20M royalties theft PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

Scottsdale man and his business partner have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 30 criminal counts for allegedly collecting more than $20 million in royalty payments for over 50,000 songs by claiming they had the legal rights to them. Jose Teran, 36, appeared earlier this month in federal court on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, transactional money laundering and aggravated identity theft. He and Webster Batista, 38, a Dominican Republic national who lives in Florida, were arrested last month by criminal investigators from the Internal Revenue Service. Beginning Feb. 13, 2017, the two men “monetized music they have no lawful rights to monetize or otherwise control,” the grand jury said, through their company, MediaMuv. They allegedly represented to an unidenti�ied company “responsible for enforcing their musical library that they were the owners of a wide swath of music and that they were entitled to collect any resulting royalty payments,” the indictment states. Batista is registered as president of Musika, Inc., and CEO of MediaMuv. Teran is the registered Musika manager and owner of MuvMusic as well as a member of MediaMuv, according to the panel. It said the two men contracted with the unidenti�ied company, labeled “A.R.” in the indictment” and represent MediaMuv “is the writer, author, publisher, copyright holder and creator” of the songs. In turn, A.R. was contractually obligated “for enforcing MediaMuv’s content claims and facilitating all resulting royalty payments,” the indictment said. “Of the 30 highest-grossing artists whose royalties were paid to MediaMuv, not a single artist or their authorized representatives received any money,” the indictment states. The panel listed the losses of 30 artists who were identi�ied only by initials but one lost $132,702 in royalties, three others lost more than $100,000 and the rest lost between $26,000 and $87,000.

One song alone, titled “Me Llamas” generated $100,000 in fraudulent royalty payments. “Through this scheme, defendants falsely claimed to own the legal rights to tens of thousands of songs and then reap music-based royalty payments for those songs from Y.T.,” the indictment states. “Defendants would use the identities of certain musicians or persons to facilitate their scheme. Payments to defendants were made by interstate wire transactions and sometimes funneled through shell companies. Defendants engaged in monetary transactions in excess of $10,000 and used the fraudulent proceeds to purchase high-end items such as cars, jewelry, and properties.” The defendants at times loaded images of themselves on Twitter �launting their wealth, according to digitalmusic. com, which said: “Adding insult to injury – and drawing further attention to the scam – screenshots uploaded to the Twitter pro�ile appear to show that Batista had posted to social media obnoxious messages like ‘They hate my life because they want it!’ and ‘The only person that can change your life is you!! Started from the bottom now we’re here.'” One photo showed Batista “standing beside a new car, overlaid text reading ‘True de�inition of hard work!!!!!!’" digitalmusic.com reported. Besides allegedly relying on misrepresentations, the defendants also were “unlawfully using the identities of others to facilitate the scheme,” the grand jury said. The indictment states that at one point, Teran was told that an artist was demanding payment and that the defendant emailed a reply that said: “Any issue that D.H. have with our content, he can email me directly, we will not issue any revenue share to him or anyone just because he says he has the right to, we have contracts, and if he have doubts we can keep discussing this in front of a federal judge thanks.”

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City honors 40 employees for jobs well done PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

he City of Scottsdale recently honored nearly 40 employees, chosen from 550 nominees. Here’s a look at the winners and why they were selected. Herbert R. Drinkwater Award Cynthia Logan, City Attorney Senior Administrative Assistant The Drinkwater Award recognizes an employee who also makes a big impact in service to the community. Logan’s “strong community-oriented nature always has her thinking about others and trying to �ind ways to assist those in need,” the city said, noting that she also volunteers for the employee diversity advisory committee and annual Martin Luther King Jr. events. She has served as the Pop Warner Football business manager for more than 20 years as the president, vice president, treasurer and head coach secretary. She also makes sure the team is suf�iciently fed and has after-game snacks, runs their concession stand three times a week, applies for schol-

arships and purchases uniforms. Bill Donaldson Award Cindi Eberhardt, Strategic Initiatives Program Manager Prior to her new role as a permanent member of the Planning and Development Department, Cindi improved and streamlined the city’s volunteer program. “Thanks to Cindi’s efforts, nearly 6,000 volunteers provide services at an annual savings of $4 million to the city,” the city said. “She also makes sure volunteers get recognized through awards programs and spotlighting them in the media.” Cindi also has been active in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works-Cities initiative and is the leader for the city’s Behavioral Insights Teams, vice president of the Scottsdale Historical Society, a member of the city’s diversity advisory committee and has mentored those with special needs. Volunteer Impact Hank Carmean, volunteer “Hank is a driving force behind the city’s process improvement culture,” the city said. “Hank provides simply better service to

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related issues. He witnessed the bene�its that dogs bring to people and wondered if putting one on campus would help. He spent 19 months researching the feasibility and developing a proposal. “Devon worked with the school district and booster clubs to gauge their support – both mentally and �inancially. They were all in. In just over two months, they raised $34,000 to get a dog through the Crisis Response Canine program. Scottsdale became the nation’s �irst city with a fulltime program. K9 Rocket has the uncanny ability to make most situations better.” Collaborative Teamwork Solid Waste Truck Fire Recovery – Dave Bennett, Gabriel Fragoso, Melvin Galbraith, Rick Lagno, Monica Staats, Sean Bailey, Edgard Oliva, Jay Poole, Brian Ricken, Kevincosmo Robbins, Matthew Sanderson, Michael Bibbins, Doug Walker, Steven Hisey, Tuyen Huynh, Joseph Notorio and James Nicholes On Jan. 3, a Solid Waste collection vehicle parked in the North Corporation Yard caught �ire, likely the result of a shorted wire and spread to at least 11 other vehicles. The result was a loss of nine vehicles and damage to three others – a 20 percent loss of collection vehicles. Employees swung into action and developed a plan “on how to seamlessly provide service to customers,” the city said.

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City reaps rewards from higher consumer spending BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

espite the uncertainties created by the pandemic, the City of Scottsdale �inished the 2020-21 �iscal year on solid footing, according to city Treasurer Sonia Andrews. Revenues cover expenditures in order to maintain service levels; the debt burden is manageable and there are suf�icient reserves and budget �lexibility, Andrews told the city council Dec. 8. The reason, she said, is that the city saw “more economic activity than we anticipated.” “Yes, we did get help from the (federal) CARES Act but we just had people spending more money than anticipated,” Andrews said. It’s important to note some sectors like hotels and restaurants struggled for much of the �iscal year, but retail was stronger than expected, she said. The city’s general operating budget’s revenues were $330.8 million, which

was 3 percent higher than the prior �iscal year. Other revenue, primarily transportation funds, totaled $216.2 million, which was about 1 percent higher than the previous year while Enterprise Fund revenues – which primarily cover money from utilities and the airport – hit $209.5 million, which was about 9 percent higher than the prior year. “In our enterprise funds back in July of 2020 through September of 2020, we had virtually little to no monsoon season, so we had higher than expected water usage, which boosted our revenues, Andrews said. “Also, on the airport side, we experienced much higher than expected activity.” In the meantime, General Fund expenditures were 2 percent lower than the prior year at $258.8 million and other expenditures were 7 percent lower at $239.1 million. Enterprise Fund expenditures saw no change at $180.7 million. “On the expenditure side, we man-

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Scottsdale tightens short-term rental regulations BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale City Council unanimously passed two ordinances last week to crack down on nuisance parties at short-term rentals. The �irst ordinance requires each property’s emergency contact to respond in person to the site within one hour for emergencies if police have to respond for complaints about unruly gatherings. The second ordinance sets �ines at the maximum amounts allowed under state law. For example, it creates a sliding scale of �ines of $750, $1,500, $2,000 and $2,5000 (the maximum allowed under state law) for owners and $250, $500, $1,000 and $2,000 for occupants based on the number of prior violations. It also eliminates the police service fee provisions of the city’s nuisance party and unruly gathering ordinances and replaces it with civil sanctions

through citations �iled in City Court. Of�icials said that will improve enforceability, including the possibility of �iling criminal charges against someone de�ined as a habitual offender. The ordinances resulted from a thorough analysis of what is permissible under state law but the city will continue to advocate for increased local control, said Scottsdale Assistant City Manager Brent Stockwell. Mark Beauvais of the Arizona Vacation Rental Association urged the council not to pass the ordinances. He said short-term rentals add $12 million in tax revenue to the city’s coffers and visitors spend �ive times that much in other levies like sales taxes. Passing laws making it more dif�icult for short-term rentals to operate is not good for the city, he said. “If tourism is important to Scottsdale, and the city invests heavily in tourism promotion, then STRs are important to Scottsdale,” Beauvais said. Former Congressman Barry M. Gold-

that would be better used in enforcing existing anti-nuisance regulations.” Stockwell said police having to respond to nuisance parties at short-term rentals is a problem. Police have responded to 175 calls for service – resulting in �ive citations – because of nuisance parties at the homes last month alone. City Council Linda Milhaven defended the ordinance as well. “If the police show up and the tenants aren’t going to be responsible, then the owner needs to take some responsibility,” she said. “I also think it puts responsibility on the owner that they are not advertising that 20 people can be there and have a party. “That owner makes sure the people they are renting to understand … you’re in a neighborhood and good neighbors behave this way. So please watch your noise and don’t put your trash in the street and all the things we see the bad actors are doing. So remind tenants to please be good neighbors when you’re visiting our neighborhoods.”

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water Jr. also spoke speci�ically against the ordinance requiring each property’s emergency contact person to respond in person to the site within one hour for emergencies involving the police having to respond to the property for nuisance parties and unruly gatherings. He argued it is redundant and enforcement of such a law would only further drain city law enforcement resources. “The city already forbids wrongful behavior such as nuisances, illegal parking or loud noises in residential areas,” Goldwater said. “Enforcing these existing ordinances would resolve any legitimate concerns citizens might have about rental properties. “The additional restrictions the city is now considering would needlessly punish people who today rent their property responsibly, cause no nuisances and comply with the city’s existing regulations,” Goldwater said. “And enforcing such additional and unnecessary restrictions would cost the city resources

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It allows for 360 units on 7.14 acres, giving it a density of 50.42 units per acre in a �ive-story building. And earlier this month, Phoenix City Council okayed another project near Scottsdale and Bell roads where the developer will tear up a one-level shopping center and will allow for 255 units on 2.56 acres for a density of 99.61 units per acre in a 141-foot-high building. Both projects pale in comparison to, for example, the controversial Greenbelt 88 mixed-use development near Hayden and Osborn roads that calls for 250 mixed family and 25,000-square-feet of retail space on a 7-acre site near, creating a density of about 35 units per acre. Greenbelt 88 was approved by the Scottsdale Planning Commission 4-3 but has been pulled from the Scottsdale City Council agenda twice because it does not have the votes for approval. Further action is on hold until sometime next year. Scottsdale’s General Plan 2035 calls 25 units per acre high density. Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega said the Phoenix project near the intersection of Scottsdale and Bell Roads will have the same effect that the massive Southbridge II project would have had on the downtown area, had it been allowed to go through. “(This) is so over-sized it will severely impact Scottsdale traf�ic congestion and bring urbanism to our border,” Ortega said. “A similar sized project proposed in Old Town Scottsdale, the failed SouthBridge II debacle, led to a ground swell rebellion against overbuilding. Currently City Council is re-examining the Old Town Scottsdale Character Plan, to scale it down to preserve our Scottsdale character.”

The Scottsdale and Bell project approved by Phoenix City Council will be 141 feet tall and have 255 units on 2.56 acres of land.

Scottsdale Planning, Economic Development and Tourism Director Randy Grant said there isn’t much that Scottsdale can do about such developments. “I’m sure if you ask (the city of Phoenix staff), from their perspective they would say, it’s in the City of Phoenix jurisdiction, thank you for your interest,” Grant said. Situations like this don’t happen often because projects the size of the two Phoenix projects don’t come up frequently, Grant said. However, he added, situations like this present the perfect opportunity for the two city councils to sit down. “I suppose this would be a good opportunity for our council to meet with their council and talk about things that happen along our jurisdictional borders,” Grant said. Phoenix did notify Scottsdale of�icials of the project, but Scottsdale staff had no

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comments at the general plan level. There were some concerns about noise and traf�ic at the long-range planning level that Phoenix staff said they took into consideration. Still, the development allowed for the 141-foot-high building and Scottsdale staff asked for the building to be lowered. But the developer presented reasons why it needed to stay so high, according to David O. Simmons, a Paradise Valley Village Planning Committee member said. The committee voted 14-1 to recommend City Council approve the project while the Phoenix Planning Commission gave it a unanimous recommendation. Phoenix planning staff said, “Providing additional housing options in close proximity to the nearby workforce will add to the sustainability of established of�ice space and commercial uses built around the Desert Ridge/Kierland Major Em-

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The panel detailed a number of transactions involving hundreds of thousands of dollars that the pair allegedly siphoned from artists and then transferred to bank accounts created with �ictitious company names. One check for $546,000 in 2017 was used by Batista to buy a house, the grand jury said and another check for $129,579 was used to buy a new Tesla. The grand jury also reported that a check for $92,754 was given to Beverly

ployment Center.” “Further, the opportunity to add additional housing choices is consistent with the goals of the Housing Phoenix Plan,” it added. The developer of the RD Kierland project said in a presentation to the city, “The project provides an opportunity to redevelop a simple 1-story nondescript retail building located at this signi�icant intersection with a high quality residential development that will add an architectural statement on the Phoenix side of Scottsdale Road, with an overall goal of framing this signature corridor and enhancing the neighborhood.” Scottsdale activists bemoaned Phoenix’s action. “There’s nothing we can do,” said Project Scottsdale leader Susan Wood. “It’s Phoenix … It’s going to create terrible traf�ic problems everywhere, but there’s no way to keep (Phoenix drivers) on their side of the road.” Scottsdale Councilwoman Kathy Little�ield said this is not the �irst time Phoenix has allowed for the build-up of properties along Scottsdale’s border. “They’ve done a lot of those projects along the Scottsdale road area because it’s such valuable property” Little�ield said. “I just wish they would develop more in line with what we want.” But attorney Nick Wood, representing the developer “shared that there is nothing more constant than change,” according to the minutes of the Phoenix Planning Commission meeting where the project was approved. “He elaborated by sharing that the City of Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and will continue to grow up in height as the population grows due to the need for more residential units in the area.” Hills BMW for a 2014 BMWi8. If convicted, Teran and Batista face up to 5 years in prison for conspiracy, up to 20 years for wire fraud, up to 10 years for transactional money laundering, and a mandatory consecutive sentence of 2 years for aggravated identity theft, the IRS said. They may also be �ined up to $250,000 per felony conviction. Teran was ordered by a judge not to apply for a passport and to seek court permission for any travel outside Arizona. The U.S. Attorney’s Of�ice did not oppose bail.

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Scottsdale girl, 10, rides to big honor BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

riana Dinu has always loved riding her bike and competition. She �irst learned how to ride when she was 4 and nearly three years later, she was taking her bike to distances that challenge adults. Now she has achieved something few adults can – becoming the youngest female to complete the 102-mile El Tour de Tucson. “When I was 6, I saw some bikers in my neighborhood that were practicing for a tour and I knew at that moment that I wanted to do the same thing,” Ariana said. She began waking up early with her dad to practice for her �irst race – the 30mile El Tour de Scottsdale. After medaling in it, Ariana was hungry to do it again but further. Her mom began looking at races and discovered a 50-mile race, El Tour de Tucson. Ariana jumped at the opportunity to saddle up for 50 miles alongside her father Valentin. While winning “The Conquistador” trophy for being the youngest female in that event, she heard of a longer race that motivated her to set a long-term goal – a race that is over twice the length and on a higher incline than anything she had ever ridden before. This motivated her to want to ride 100 miles by the time she was 10 – “a century by 10” as she calls it. “My dad and I would wake up early every weekend and go biking around the Scottsdale area up to Dynamite when we wanted to practice uphill riding or to Tempe on the Greenbelt,” Ariana said. “The main things we focused on were the cadence, speed, mileage, nutrition, hy-

There were aid stations along the ride than anything in the world. but Ariana did not stop at any of them “I look forward to every day that I get as she knew stopping would only hin- to ride my bike,” she said. der her from �inishing in under 9 hours, While her life has remained steady when the race ultimately ended. since the feat, Ariana hopes that she is Ariana crossed the �inish line exactly able to inspire others with her accom8 hours and 56 minutes from the mo- plishments. ment her chain cranked and she began “I would like for every kid out there, esthe trek, making her the youngest female pecially every girl, to know that they can athlete to attempt and successfully com- set the bar high if they try hard and never plete El Tour de Tucson. give up,” she said. “I did this so that I could prove to other girls out there that they could set the bar high and push the limits as long as they put their heart and mind to it, work really hard, focus on the target and never ever give up,” she said. Like her bike, Ariana has only moved forward since making history. She plans to ride 60 miles at the beginning of April in Mesa alongside her sister. She has recently taken a liking to running and swimming and is training to compete in a triathlon with the goal of competing in the Iron Man triathlon series. In the meantime, she plans to spend her time away from competing by enjoying being a kid. “I bike to school every day with my sister and my dad and whenever we practice, it’s on the weekends Alexander Mikalsky of Sonoran Sky Elementary won so that I still have enough $1,000 for growing a 14-pound cabbage by her time to get my schoolwork Scottsdale home and snagging third place in the Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. Plants done and have fun with my sent each participating student a starter O.S. Cross family,” she said. variety cabbage plant and the lessons needed to Overall, there is one thing care for and nurture their plant. (Courtesy Bonnie Plants) that excites Ariana more

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dration and change in elevation.” On Nov. 21, Ariana saddled up alongside her father for the longest race of her life, the 102-mile Tour de Tucson. Her day started at 7 a.m. and was �illed with a mix of excitement and nerves that ultimately subsided the moment she began peddling. “On the way, I saw a few people give up and begin walking their bikes, but I knew that wasn’t an option for me,” Ariana said. “My parents had always taught me to focus on the target and if I set my heart and mind to it, I’d be able to make it as long as I never gave up.” Along the way Ariana and Valentin had plenty of water along with packets of apple sauce and mom’s homemade brownies to keep them energized and hydrated for the long race.

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Sisters keep mom’s legacy alive with shop BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

or nearly 44 years, The Paper Place has been selling cards, invitations and a myriad of gift options. The business started as the expansion of a Texas-based franchise in 1978 that Judy Hendricks thought would be a perfect fit in Scottsdale. However, franchisors knew that running the business by herself would be difficult for Judy, so they approached Nancy Silver to help her mother out. “When mom had this idea, the franchisors came to me and asked if I wanted to do this with my mom,” said Silver. “Then we had about a three-month conversation as to what could go wrong. I finally said, ‘I don’t know what’s going to happen so I might as well give it a shot.’”

Nancy Silver and her sister, Betty Hendricks, run The Paper Place on Marshall Way in Scottsdale, which their mother started in 1978. Helping to keep customers entertained is their dog Oliver. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

Mom and daughter settled on an 800-square- foot space near 5th Avenue that they describe as “the artsy side” of Marshall Way. The space operated as a franchise for about two years before the franchisors stepped away, leaving the space to Silver and her mom. “The franchise was based in Texas, so it felt like we were the step-child since we were in Arizona and that was why the franchise dissolved,” Silver said. Together, the duo kept the shop going all throughout the 80’s, a time that Silver looks back on fondly. “We would always leave everything at the store and, thankfully, mom and I hardly argued,” Silver said. At the beginning of the 90’s, the two

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Puzzle Rides add mental challenge to holidays BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

ld Town Scottsdale’s Puzzle Rides is putting a holiday spin on its mobile escape room-style scavenger hunt in “Scottsdazzle.” Teamwork, combined with elements of the route, are used to solve a series of puzzles via golf cart before time runs out. From ages 5 to 85, there is something for everyone. “Whether you’re new to Puzzle Rides or have tried us before, our holiday excursions are an absolute blast,” Puzzle Rides founder Katie Dufort said. “We have one that’s family friendly, perfect for the kiddos, and another that’s tailored to adults where they have to think while they drink.” Both experiences combine a scavenger hunt through Old Town Scottsdale, a jolly

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golf cart driver and lots of holiday cheer. First, the adults-only Jingle Bar Hop is a two-hour “portable pub” adventure that

invites up to 10 guests to visit local bars and try mystery drinks while solving a puzzle with clues tied to popular holi-

day music (“Silver Bells” route) or classic TV holiday specials (“Reindeer Games” route). “This is, by far, our most popular ride because attempting to solve a puzzle while enjoying a cold one is inevitably a good time,” Dufort said. “From checking out a new bar our riders never knew existed to learning something about a building they’ve seen a million times, Jingle Bar Hop offers entertainment at every turn.” A family-friendly option is Hijacked by Elves. On this experience, Santa’s Naughty and Nice list has been stolen by a mischievous elf. Riders then use clues to track down the elf and bring him to justice during the adventure. “If you have family coming to town that you haven’t seen for a couple of years be-

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decided to expand their business by packing up the shop and moving to its current, larger space at 4130 N. Marshall Way, near 3rd Avenue, in 1992. Not long after moving into the space, the staff grew when Silver’s younger sister, Betsy Hendricks, joined. Less than two years later, however, Judy passed away in 1994 after a battle with cancer. “It was nice during those two years or so because we had a tie breaker whenever we disagreed,” Betsy said with a laugh. Since then, Nancy and Betsy have not just sold paper products and gifts, but also have honored their mother’s legacy. “Not every day but there are still some days where people will come in and talk about our mom and how great she was,” Hendricks said. And so the sisters try to honor their mom by offering the same attentive care

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cause of the pandemic and you don’t want to sit around and stare at each other, book Hijacked by Elves,” Dufort said. “Kids love it, parents love it and even grandparents love it because you’re on the go, you’re outside and you’re laughing so hard, you’re guaranteed to have a good time.” Puzzle Rides was created right before Arizona shut down in 2020. Before that, Dufort operated a golf cart taxi service in Old Town, shuttling people from bar to bar. When the wave of COVID-19 took business owners out at the knees, Dufort knew she had to pivot. “I’m a historian who obviously loves history. We had the golf carts standing by, and I’m a big fan of puzzles,” Dufort said. “I decided to put it all together during the unlikeliest of times, and Puzzle Rides was born in the middle of a pandemic.” The concept proved people were trying to do activities together while socially distancing. Riding on a golf cart with those they’d been quarantining with allows for a safe and fun experience outside the home. “An added layer was all of the partnerships we have with other local businesses,” Dufort said. “We truly wanted to bring our customers through the doors of other establishments in hopes of

she gave customers. “We’re very hands-on and we’ll walk around with a customer until they’re happy, Silver said. “The best example was back when we were up the street near the Elaine Horwitch gallery, Elaine told my mom that she had sold a $50,000 painting in 15 minutes – to which my mom replied that she had sold a $1.50 card in 45 minutes. “It’s all about making the customer happy.” Aside from offering stellar customer service, the sisters offer candy to customers – who also are often greeted by Hendricks’ shop dog, Oliver, that she adopted through Silver’s nonprofit, “Two Pups Wellness Fund.” “When customers come in here it’s fun, friendly, our shop dog, Oliver, is running around and it’s a lot of happy chaos,” Silver said. As the shop entered its fourth decade of business, Silver and Hendricks had figured they had seen just about everything.

“An added layer was all of the partnerships we have with other local businesses. We truly wanted to bring our customers through the doors of other establishments in hopes of boosting business after what was one of the hardest times we’d all been through together.” boosting business after what was one of the hardest times we’d all been through together.” Puzzle Rides also offers signature favorites year-round, such as Hijacked by Science, during which riders must stop a mad scientist from unleashing a powerful weapon; Pirate’s Treasure Adventure, where pirate garb can be worn as riders swashbuckle their way through town;

Then the sisters experienced something that was new to just about everyone – a pandemic. “Having to shut down the store and having events like weddings halted really shook our store,” said Hendricks. After re-opening, the two had to alter their business to conform to the digital age of retail, which Hendricks admits has been the biggest challenge. “Over the past few months, people got more into online shopping which has been our biggest challenge,” Hendricks said. “We have an online store but it’s hard since we’re all about the physical experience.” Additionally, The Paper Place predicates its business on event announcements. When events like weddings and birthday parties were sidelined, the two were fearful for the future of their business. Though the sisters have received pandemic relief aid, they are still feeling the

effects of last year’s economic chaos. “We were fortunate enough to get the PPP loans that got us through that but we’re still not out of this,” Hendricks said. “Now we’re starting to feel the effects of the issues of the supply chain. Companies that were once so reliable don’t answer their phones so we can check our orders and everything is harder.” On top of that, the two fear the trend toward virtual communication as opposed to handwritten sentiments. “Our business is predicated on sending invitations and writing letters but now people are sending emails and evites.” Hendricks said. Hendricks and Silver are nonetheless optimistic about their business’ future – and keeping their mom’s legacy alive. “We do hope for a good holiday season and we do have several wedding invitations heading out in 2022,” Hendricks said. Information: thepaperplaceaz.com

Cards with Elves on them are among the items in a bag of clues riders need to go through to figure out what their destination will be for Puzzle Rides. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

and Wild West Heist, where loot hidden by bank robbers back in the day must be found in a timely fashion. Want a little spooky fun? Ghost Riders weaves true tales with tall tales in a nighttime-only ride. “Our adventures are always evolving, so you can expect to find something for everyone,” Dufort said. “We continue to add new rides for each of the big holi-

days, and I don’t see that stopping anytime soon. Hopefully our customers see Puzzle Rides as an easy way to escape their daily lives and connect with their family and friends in a way they never have before.” Puzzle Rides also recently launched team-building relays for groups of up to 80 people. Information: puzzlerides.com

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Fashion is distorting our perceptions of sustainability BY EMILY LADEWIG Progress Guest Writer

s we expand our collective knowledge of sustainability and how our daily practices are detrimental to the planet’s health, we might focus on the more outright or intense environmental problems: CO2 emissions, agriculture, single-use plastic, etc. If these issues are of concern to you, congrats- you’re in the majority: 77 percent of US adults consider themselves “particularly concerned” about protecting the environment. Let me pose another question. Have you ever purchased an item of clothing from a store, say, in a mall, such as Nike, Zara, or H&M? If yes, you are part of the majority, again.

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Just 20 fashion brands make up 97 percent of the global economic pro�it in the garment sector, most of which dominate commercial and digital retail outlets worldwide- and many of which are some of the cheapest options available. Most of these brands have something in common: volume-based, price-based, speed-based clothing: AKA, fast fashion. If you haven’t heard this term before, it’s time to get to know it well. Fast fashion makes up the vast majority of our wardrobes, with 88 percent of US consumers now preferring it as their main clothing source. This term refers to a business model that prioritizes cheap production and sourcing, rapid trend replication, and shortened renewal cycles- in simpler terms, putting trendy, cheap clothes in the hands of literally any con-

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sumer. At this point, you might be able to guess why its popularity has skyrocketed. Companies like Forever 21 and Shein can replicate designer trends in the blink of an eye and at a fraction of the price. And who doesn’t want to pay next to nothing for the most popular styles? But don’t stop reading yet if you’re thinking, this doesn’t apply to me, though. I don’t shop at Forever 21. Here’s why it does: fast fashion doesn’t just include those brands recognized to have the cheapest clothing known to mankind, and non-fast-fashion isn’t just “$100 organic natural cotton designer recycled” tshirts, either. The fashion industry entirely has changed. Many brands that employ some of the same detrimental practices as the more well-known

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fast fashion companies don’t re�lect this on their price tags. Urban Out�itters, Lululemon, Aritzia, and Gymshark all charge substantially higher prices for their garments than Uniqlo or Forever 21- but receive environmental ratings that are just as low. These brands might boast sustainability, yet continue producing prodigious amounts of waste, using hazardous chemicals, harming animals, and/or underpaying workers. These high prices despite low environmental standards can make it nearly impossible for the everyday consumer to distinguish fast fashion from others, as markets expand now to af�luent demographics as well as lower-budget ones. This doesn’t just pose problems for the environment, it’s a serious social and ethical dilemma. This complicated consumer-producer dynamic goes to show how deeply integrated and virtually inescapable the fast fashion system is in our consumerist world. Every demographic can be taken advantage of, and the power of these companies grows every second – especially with the increased prevalence of “greenwashing.” But the worst part about all of this? Buying sustainably isn’t easy, nor desirable, for the majority of people. The low prices of most fast fashion brands makes sustainable options pale in comparison, which are also few and far between. This doesn’t mean there isn’t anything we can do, though. Conservatively buying secondhand, from thrift shops or online retailers like The Real Real or Depop, can steer us away from constantly buying new clothing (while still spending less). Spreading the word and making informed choices can be made easier by websites like Good On You and The Sustainable Apparel Coalition. B ut most importantly, resisting the urge to follow constant trends or re-purchase new clothes as often as most people do may be our best bet. Invest in high-quality, versatile pieces- and you may just end up more satis�ied. Emily Ladewig is studying sustainability, fashion and business at Arizona State University.

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Scottsdale architects’ creations win top honors by a non-commercial, non-trade affiliated public arts, culture and educational institution — and a big deal to Optima and its ptima Kierland Center and Optima president and principal architect, David Sonoran Village received top hon- Hovey Jr., of Scottsdale. ors this year by being recognized Not only is the award an honor for as the top multi-housing developments by Hovey, but it is also a testament to the arthe American Architecture Awards. chitectural efforts of Hovey and his father, The American Architecture Awards are David Sr. the country’s highest public recognition “My father and I work very closely tofor architectural design excellence given gether on all of our projects and work together on every detail with our team,” Hovey Jr. said. “Both developments share the same principal philosophy to create sustainable architecture with an open park-like setting, pedestrian shaded courtyards and lush landscaping.” Though the two buildings are alike in construction, the two have differentiating features. “For Optima Sonoran David Hovey Jr. David Hovey Sr. Village, we focused on a

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Optima Kierland design concept that celebrated how the native desert plants bloom and it’s been great to see how the building relates to the plants that were chosen for this project’s vertical landscaping system,” Hovey said.

“Every month there is a different plant on property in bloom and it changes the entire feel of the project.”

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Moms curate tour of Scottsdale light shows BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

or the second year, Scottsdale Moms and North Phoenix Moms have developed a guided tour of the most decorated homes and neighborhoods around Scottsdale that can be viewed via the Built Story app. The self-guided “Holiday Lights Tour” begins on 19th Avenue and Thunderbird Road and goes as far north as Scottsdale Road and Grayhawk Drive before ending near 4th Street and Camelback Road. “This is something people can do from their car if they would prefer or

Snowmen and Penguins greet you in the front yard as part of a dazzling display as homes near 76th Way and Greyhawk in North Scottsdale. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

there are a couple of neighborhoods people can get out and roam around in,” said Kate Eschbach, the co-owner of Scottsdale Moms and North Phoenix Moms. Getting people out of their homes to discover the beauty of Scottsdale and North Phoenix is her sole goal. “I’ve been running this website for over a decade and our whole purpose is to share local things with moms,” she said. “When we first started the website, we realized that Scottsdale is such a transient place and a lot of people don’t have family here or a network

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The Kierland complex, on the other hand, uses the nearby complexes to its advantage. “For Kierland, the design concept was to create an open grade level plan that was heavily landscaped and evolve our vertical landscape system,” Hovey said. “It was a great opportunity to provide luxury apartments and condominiums directly across the street from the world class Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter open pedestrian friendly shopping and entertainment districts.” Despite these differences, Hovey and his father ensured that there were distinct similarities between their masterpieces. “Both sites are roughly 70 percent open space at grade-level and though each looks quite different from the other, the buildings share a common architectural language of undulating elevations, expressed concrete structures with large, cantilevered corners, expansive decks and open space, and our signature Optima ver-

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tical landscaping system.” The buildings also offer two ideal locations for tenants looking for activities to get out of the house, Hovey Jr. said. “Optima Kierland’s location across the street from both Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, and Optima Sonoran Village’s proximity to Old Town and Fashion Square offers residents the opportunity to walk to the best restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues in Scottsdale,” he said. Hovey has found himself having to adjust the building to accommodate the needs of tenants. “The sharp increase in home-based work prompted the addition of more conference spaces, glass-enclosed private huddle rooms, as well as distributed antenna services throughout the buildings for resident use,” he said. “The rooftop sky decks have also evolved with bigger pools, more shaded gathering areas, yoga studios with open sliding glass walls, Finnish sauna and cold plunges, outdoor theaters and a one-quarter mile running track.”

Because of the updates and adjustments, this prize is quite the pat on the back for the Hovey’s and Optima. “We were gratified and humbled to be selected with so many other fantastic architecture firms and projects. The American Architecture Awards are one of the most significant award programs in the United States and have highly respected juries,” Hovey said. “The projects that have been selected in the past are quite substantial and it’s great to be recognized.” With this success to his name, Hovey Jr. has ambitious plans for the next two years, including developing a new building in the Kierland complex. “We are currently under construction on 7190 Optima Kierland,” Hovey said. “This is the fifth and final building, which will be a 10-story luxury residential building with; panoramic views and an Olympic length competition swimming pool on the sky deck along with a one-quarter mile running track.” Hovey reported that the building will begin pre-leasing in early 2023. Info: Optima.inc

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of things to do.” During he pandemic last year, Eschbach noticed that members of her Facebook group were eager to find a way to spread holiday cheer while staying socially distant. It was when one mom mentioned that she was interested in taking her kids on a light tour that the ball got rolling on devising a route featuring the brightest neighborhoods around Scottsdale. Eschbach received recommendations for houses and neighborhoods from contributors to her website, which she took her family out to see. From there, she began devising the ideal tour. “When we drove through the route, we tried to find the route that made the most sense and made getting on and off the freeway easier,” Eschbach said. Eschbach also found that the Built Story app could help patrons to find their way around and keep track of where they may have stopped touring for the night if they wanted to continue the tour another time. There are 10 stops on the tour and “each stop on the map represents either a neighborhood or a house that you’re going to be blown away by,” according to Eschbach. While each house on the tour has immaculate decorations and vibrant lights, some homeowners do their best

to set themselves apart from the rest. There are homes that feature an interactive display and have a radio station that guests can tune into for holiday music that synchronizes with the displays. Others serve hot chocolate or have Santa giving out candy canes. However, there is one house that goes the extra mile. Spot number nine on the tour is a home named “Winter Wonderland.” Located off McDonald Drive and Granite Reef Road, its backyard is open for

“Last year people dressed as Santa and handed out candy canes. There were tons of moms and dads with strollers walking around greeting friendly neighbors on their lawns. After a year of not seeing people, it was fantastic.”

guests to view even more whimsical decorations and buy hot chocolate and s’mores they can roast over a fire at the scene. Eschbach also encourages guests to visit the neighborhood on Scottsdale Road and Grayhawk Drive, as it typically goes all out with its festivities. “Last year people dressed as Santa and handed out candy canes,” she said.

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“There were tons of moms and dads with strollers walking around greeting friendly neighbors on their lawns. After a year of not seeing people, it was fantastic.” For one home on the tour, it is more so about getting guests into the spirit while entertaining them with stunning decorations. At stop number eight on the tour, located off Indian Bend Road and Pima Road, guests are encouraged to bring canned and other nonperishable items for food pantries. “There’s all these hidden gems all over,” Eschbach said. While the beauty of these homes brings a smile to Eschbach’s face, she is most delighted by the friendliness of the homeowners on the tour. “There’s a lot of people smiling and waving at each other providing a sweet time during a sweet season,” she said. For Eschbach, this tour has expanded on a tradition she has had with her family for years. “I have two kids in college who will come home for the holidays and ask

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Dyana Hesson expands to home goods BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

yana Hesson is expanding her artistic reach with the launch of glassware in conjunction with Tempe’s Refresh Glass. The set of four limited-edition drinking glasses are etched with Hesson’s four favorite native Arizona cactus bloom sketches: the saguaro, claret cup, prickly pear and cholla. Made in Arizona from rescued bottles from community businesses, the glasses are sturdy, dishwasher safe and approved for everyday use. They come in teal, green, gold and amber glass. The set of four is $55. “Ray DelMuro of Refresh Glass rescues wine bottles from Valley restaurants and people also drop them off for him to use,” Hesson said. “He’s created several products and has recently gotten into this engraving thing. We were talking about collaborating and doing an artist series that was specifically Arizona related. I’m super excited. I hate putting things in a landfill. They did a beautiful job and I’m really pleased with that.” The botanical artist recently released “The Art of Wildflowers,” a 40-page hardcover book ($14.99), that she published with Arizona Highways. “I handpicked a sampling of my favorite works and their stories to include,” she said. “It’s doing really great so far. It’s under $20 and that’s such a great price point for so many people. “Both are just in time for Christmas giving. The glasses are like those old Blakely

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glasses you’d get at the gas station.” A 1991 ASU graduate, Hesson hit the ground running and has been a professional artist for nearly 30 years, here and in South Lyon, Michigan, northwest of Detroit. “I plugged in and got involved in the art community there,” she said. “Then I moved back to Arizona and my career exploded. When we first got here, it was so exotic — everything that grows here and the lifestyle. “I don’t run out of inspiration. I challenge myself at this stage in my career. You’d think at this stage, I would be painting faster. They’re actually taking more time. I feel more confident and there’s so much to explore. This is a

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Wine Wagon offers fun shuttle to Sedona BY JORDAN HOUSTON Progress Staff Writer

“An old-fashioned picnic is always encouraged. The wineries do sell food, but they are sometimes busy when we are there, so it’s always a good idea to bring your own.”

ruise and booze in style with the Valley’s �irst same-day wine tour shuttle service from Scottsdale to Sedona. Tour some of the Verde Valley’s �inest wineries courtesy of the new Arizona Wine Wagon, a luxe, hop-on, hop-off bus ride. Depending on each location’s occupancy, the shuttle visits Oak Creek Vineyard and Winery, a Cornville familyowned boutique winery, DA Ranch, an award-winning estate vineyard also in Cornville, Javelina Leap, a family-operated and premium boutique winery in Page Springs, and Page Springs Cellars, a scenic vineyard with creek-side picnic tables. Co-Founder and local entrepreneur Candie Guay, who recently developed the Wine Wagon with her counterpart Stephen Roach, says the shuttle service is a great opportunity for bachelorette parties, family outings, birthday parties, team building events, “parents who need to escape,” or anyone looking to cut loose and indulge in the �iner things in life. All passengers must be at least 21. “We hope they enjoy a full day of getting away from it all by enjoying the Verde Valley and the tasty wines it has to offer without having to worry about driving,” said Guay, adding the excursion lasts about nine hours. “Each vineyard stop has something different to offer, but each one allows family and friends to take in the beauty of the area.” Single seats can be purchased online for $119 and are available Friday to Sunday. The Wine Wagon can also be rented for $2,500 for a private full day rental. For most trips, guests will meet for the shuttle at 8:45 a.m. the day of departure

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at Raintree Drive and the Loop 101 in Scottsdale. Tickets only include transportation, so Guay encourages participants to bring

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The wagon will make one restroom and snack gas station stop around the halfway mark, as well as on the way back. “An old-fashioned picnic is always encouraged,” Guay says. “The wineries do sell food, but they are sometimes busy when we are there, so it’s always a good idea to bring your own.” Luxury ride aside, which features comfortable seating and USB ports, there is one other element that sets the Wine Wagon apart from competitors – its driver. The sleek bus is headed by trained opera singer Candice. Guests, if they wish, can expect to hear the performer bust out some tunes throughout the trip, ensuring the drive is as entertaining as it is comfortable. “Candice has sung all over the world and now we are lucky enough to have her serenade our guests,” Guay said. “She sometimes pops into the wineries and our guests really enjoy her.” Arizona Wine Wagon Where: Raintree Drive and the Loop 101, Scottsdale Cost: Tickets start at $119; for a $10 discount, use the code ENTERTAIN10 Info: azwinewagon.com

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ha” moment happened when I watched the Velveeta melt into the butter, chocolate and powdered sugar mixture. It was a gorgeous, glossy color and consistency. The second “ah ha” moment came when I tasted the fudge. It was sensational. Cal, your mom had the perfect secret ingredient! It’s not only been a delight to share, but this fudge makes for fun conversation, too. So I’ve replaced “yuk” with “yummy” and “weird” with “wonderful.” Don’t fudge the recipe. Just make up a batch or two, let your family hold a plateful and have them say, ‘Cheese!’”

Ingredients: 3/4 lb. Velveeta block or slices, cubed 2 sticks (one cup) butter 6-8 squares unsweetened baking chocolate 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 lb. (2 boxes) powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cups walnuts or pecans, chopped Directions: In a double boiler or a 3-quart saucepan, heat Velveeta, butter, corn syrup and chocolate over medium heat. Mixture will look like clabber when melted. (Clabber is when a substance gets to a yogurt-like consistency and may curdle.) Remove from heat and slowly add powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and glossy. Mix in the vanilla and nuts until well incorporated. Pour mixture into a wax paper-lined 9 x 13 inch pan. Refrigerate. Cut into squares. Jan’s Notes: This fudge should be refrigerated or it will soften. I was so surprised and pleased to know that it can stay refrigerated for weeks without losing any of the quality. I keep it loosely covered with tin foil so condensation doesn’t build.

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ever in a million years is this going to be good. I love fudge, but no, I’ll stick to the more traditional fudge recipes, thank you. That was my original thought the first time someone told me about this method. I was polite. I was gracious. But in the back of my mind, all I could think of was “Yuk.” Then I got another email this week from a completely different reader, Cal Griggs: “Dear Jan, Thank you for your weekly recipes. As a guy who likes to cook, they are fun and refreshing. With the coming holiday season almost upon us I thought I would share one of my favorite chocolate fudge recipes with you and your readers. “This is a recipe that my Mom used many, many years ago and has been a favorite of the family and friends ever since. It is made with (here we go…) Velveeta Cheese. I know you might say “Yuk” but you will be surprised by the fact that you can’t taste the cheese, only the smooth mouth feel of real quality chocolate fudge.” So out came my double boiler and the first “ah

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August 8, 1932 - November 8, 2021 Robert William Peach went to be with his Lord on November 8, 2021. He was born in Normandy, Illinois, on August 8, 1932, to Floyd Peach and Eva Meurer Peach. Bob excelled in football, basketball, and track at Walnut High School, then served as a Seabee in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his return from service, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Lois Elaine Peterson, on March 4, 1956. They were blessed with three children, Steve, Brian, and Shari. In 1969, the family moved to Scottdale, Arizona, where Bob made his career with Qwest Communications as a phone engineer. Following his retirement, Bob spent 11 years as a bus driver for the Scottsdale Unified School District. As an avid sports fan, he especially loved driving the high school sports teams to their away games. Bob was also a passionate fan of Arizona State football and held season tickets for many years. In addition to loving sports, Bob loved to work with wood and was an accomplished wood worker as well as a talented handyman. Bob's biggest love was for Jesus. He had a heart for the gospel and seeing people come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. He and Lois have been members of the Bethel Baptist Church in Illinois, Scottsdale Baptist Church, and Scottsdale Bible Church in Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois, sons Steve and Brian, and daughter Shari. Bob was blessed with 11 grandchildren: Leah Miller, Luke Peach, Kyle Peach, Ryan Peach, Colton Peach, Jacob Peach, Sarah Peach, Keelie Luttrell, Kari Fritz, Kenna Sperco, and Kaci Travers. He was further blessed with four great-grandchildren: Owen and Natalie Miller, and Davy and Milo Peach. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2pm at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, and to honor Bob's love of sports, Arizona State athletics, and his patriotism, donations can be made to the Pat Tillman Foundation in the name of Robert W. Peach at www.pattillmanfoundation.org/donate.

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