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City’s water hauling cut leaves households high and dry BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

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hen Meredith Deanglis bought her home in the Rio Verde Foothills area 10 years ago, the fact it was on a water hauling system was a selling point. “The Realtor said, ‘This is great news. You’ve got hauled water, you’ll never run out,’” she recalled. Now Deanglis has about a year before that water does, in fact, run out. Deanglis gets her water from the city of Scottsdale, but doesn’t actually live in city limits. Her water is hauled by a third-party commercial tanker that hooks up to an enormous city-owned spigot and transfers it to the 10,000-gallon, underground tank on her property. But that courtesy will be coming to an end in a year as the federal Bureau of Land Management begins this year to ration water from the Colorado River. The city has no records indicating how long

Meridith DeAngelis (left), Karen Nabity and water hauler John Hornewer face an uncertain future now that the City of Scottsdale plans to no longer provide water for hauling in about a year. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

it has been allowing water to be hauled to Rio Verde Foothills. “We did it out of an effort to be good neighbors,” Scottsdale Water Spokeswoman Valerie Schneider said.

The Colorado water-rationing announcement last year prompted the city to launch the

gible to run again, leaving an open seat up for grabs. So far, statements of interest have been filed by newcomers Paula Sturgeon and Tim Stratton and incumbents Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead. Statements of interest are just that and don’t necessarily mean those who filed

them intend to follow through on filing petitions with at least 1,000 signatures between March 7 and April 4 to get on the primary ballot. Filing a statement of interest is required, however, before hopefuls can start seeking those signatures.

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Some early Scottsdale Election 2022 hopefuls emerge BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

ith one member termed out at the end of the year, the race for three Scottsdale City Council seats has begun. Councilwoman Linda Milhaven is not eli-

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Scottsdale population didn’t grow much in 2021 BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizona added nearly 109,000 new residents last year, but Scottsdale got only a slim portion of them. Scottsdale’s population last year grew by only 0.7%, according to new figures from the state Office of Economic Opportunity, while the city grew by 12 percent between 2011 and 2021. Those figures also show the state grew at a rate of 1.5% between June 30, 2020 and a year later. That’s how the agency tracks annual growth. But they were picky and choosy about where in the state they decided to live. And the more than 860,000 new residents in the past decade amounted to a 13.4% increase. So where did a lot of them go? Think about areas near the state’s major population center, but far enough away to have houses that are affordable. Queen Creek, which is big enough to spill over into Pinal County, posted a 10% year-over-year growth in population. Buckeye, on the extreme other end of the Valley, was not far behind at 8.9% And since growth for Phoenix to the immediate south is blocked by the Gila River Indian Community, that left Pinal County communities of Coolidge and Eloy at 7.1% and 5.3% respectively. The desire for affordable homes also boosted the population of Casa Grande by 4.3% and Maricopa by 4.2%. Florence probably should have been in that list somewhere. But the official tally shows that community actually lost close to 1,600 residents over a 12-month period, making it the community with the greatest percentage loss at 6.2%. What’s behind that, though, has little

Area population changes Community

2021 population

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Apache Junction Chandler Gilbert Maricopa Mesa Phoenix Queen Creek Scottsdale Tempe Maricopa County Arizona

39,009 280,189 273,796 61,109 510,792 1,630,195 66,275 243,528 181,548 4,507,419 7,825,370

1.1% 1.1% 1.9% 4.2% 1.1% 1.2% 9.0% 0.7% 0.8% 1.6% 1.5%

8.0%% 17.8% 29.1% 38.2% 15.5% 12.2% 144.8% 12.0% 12.3% 17.3% 13.4%

– Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity

to do with the desirability of the community. Jim Quang, the state demographer, said it has to do largely with the fact there are fewer people in the custody of the state Department of Corrections there. Population in the Eyeman and Florence units went from 9,031 in June of 2020 to 7,796 a year later. And the trend continues, with the most recent inmate count at the two facilities now below 7,500. Anchor cities are growing slower than the rest of the state. Phoenix added about 19,000 residents, but only enough to post a 1.2% year-over-year increase. Mesa and Chandler grew at 1.1% annually and land-locked Tempe – like Scottsdale – was pretty much was it was a year earlier. At the other end of the area, Glendale added just under 1,900 residents, a 0.7% increase. But nearby Peoria, stretching much further out and with room to grow, managed to post a 1.9% growth rate, increasing to 3.8% for even farther out Surprise. Pima County lags not just Maricopa

County but the statewide average. And the key according to George Hammond of the Eller College of Business at the University of Arizona is how the economy is built. “Tucson is just a less dynamic economy,’’ he said, heavily reliant on jobs in federal, state and local government. “We just have a lot more of that. And it’s just not a growth industry.’’ There is a plus side to all that. Hammond said it tends to make the economy less susceptible to wild swings. But he also said that geography plays a role in economic development. Hammond said as firms look to locate or expand in Arizona, the Phoenix area is “just more of a draw,’’ with things like much better airport connections. Elsewhere around the state, Prescott Valley continues to grow more rapidly than Prescott, at 2.1% versus 1.8%. But even those were outstripped by a 3.1% population increase in Clarkdale and 2.4% in Chino Valley, though Cottonwood grew by just 1.1% Sedona posted a 1.0% growth rate. And Flagstaff actually lost 345 residents, translating to a 0.4% loss.

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Scottsdale gets good ranking as a college town BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale teens and others trying to decide where to head off to college next year might consider sticking closer to home. Scottsdale was recently ranked the 7th best college town in the country and the 3rd best for mid-sized sized cities by Wallet Hub. That beats the home of Arizona State University, Tempe, which ranked 21st in the country; the University of Arizona’s home, Tucson, which came in 47th; and Northern Arizona University’s home of Flagstaff, which finished 223. “Experts have argued that a school’s geographical location is just as important as a strong curriculum and supportive school environment to a student’s academic success and personal development,” the report on the personal finance website said. “As student living expenses can reach up to $28,720 for a 12-month period, students should

try to find the most bang for their buck.” Among large cities, Tucson came in 13th. Tempe placed 5th in medium cities and Flagstaff came in 114th in the small cities category. Most impressively, Scottsdale tied for first place for the most opportunities to find work after earning that degree. That put it in a tie with Coral Gables and Boca Raton Florida.; Storrs, Connecticut; Bellevue, Washington; and Urbana, Illinois. “The City of Scottsdale continues to help grow employment opportunities in healthcare, business, information technology, and beyond,” Scottsdale Community College spokesman Eric Sells said. “These innovative fields demand a well-trained workforce – and Scottsdale Community College, for example, is well-suited to provide extensive career and technical educational programs with low tuition, small class sizes, and real-world instruction that can be applied in one’s career right

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away,” Sells added. Scottsdale also ranked 140 (out of 415) for “social environment” but just 309th in “Wallet Friendliness.” “While some colleges are cutting tuition costs, or at least not raising them, that’s not the case at all schools,” the report says. “Therefore, it’s in students’ interest to live in a city with a reasonable cost of living, as well as one that provides good academic and work opportunities. The ideal city should also provide a fun social environment to help students deal with the stress of college.” Social environment included such factors as share of the total population held by singles and by people ages 1835, gender balance and the per capita number of breweries, cafes, food trucks, sports clubs and shopping centers. It also included multiple transportation opportunities, fully vaccinated people and crime rate. Cities of all sizes ranking above Scottsdale were Austin, Texas; Ann Arbor,

Michigan; Provo, Utah; Orlando and Gainesville, Florida; and Oxford, Ohio. Among medium sized cities, only Orlando and Gainesville topped Scottsdale. Categories that Scottsdale did not rank in the top five were: Lowest cost of living for young people, highest share of rental units, lowest cost for higher education, most students per capita, highest share of part-time jobs, and highest quality of higher education. “Promote the availability of low-cost housing. Sponsor a website that advertises all local part-time work opportunities,” said Dr. Mark Haynal of LewisClark State College in Idaho. But Dr. Richard Fossey of University of Louisiana said, “College towns also need to keep real estate development under control, which many college towns are not doing. Real estate developers have built thousands of apartments in the flood plain south of LSU in my community…. Outside investors are building too much housing that will one day become slums.”

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ies across the country to shut down for months. The funding for full-service resumption in Scottsdale is in place and the staff have all been hired. Masks are highly recommended but not required for patrons, though staff will continue to them. The library has been fine free, meaning it doesn’t charge late fees, since July 1, 2020. “It’s been around a while but I think during COVID, the way we offered services was so varied the message kind of got lost,” Porter said. Fines scare people off and hinder the core mission of the library, Porter said. “Our job is to get books in people’s hands,” she said. A hold is placed on your account once a book becomes overdue until you return it. There is also a fee assessed to the account to account for the possibility the book was lost or severely damaged, but that fee comes off once the book is returned – “Even if it’s three years late,” Porter said.

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�irst stage of its drought management plan, which includes terminating water hauling to Rio Verde Foothills starting January 2023. That leaves over 500 households that rely on water hauling to �ind a solution. Several hundred residents have banded together to begin the process of creating a “non-contiguous domestic water improvement district,” known as a DWID, with water from the Harquahala Valley. If Rio Verde Foothills residents can buy water from there, they can build the pipes to hook it into the Central Arizona Project system. If they can get the paperwork in place and the water purchased by July, Scottsdale of�icials will discuss the possibility of advancing the district water until the actual infrastructure can be put in place. There’s a hitch, though: That process starts with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Rio Verde Foothills falls under the jurisdiction of Supervisor 2, but that position was vacated in November after incumbent Steve Chucri resigned. The water district process was put on hold, which doesn’t sit well with Deanglis and Karen Nabity, one of the grass roots leaders trying to form it. They say they now don’t have enough time to get the process to where it needs to be by July. “We’ve got seven months to make a miracle happen,” Nabity said. The remaining four supervisors did not want to do anything without the District 2

The tanker truck brings water to ﬁll Meredith Deanglis’ 10,000-gallon underground tank. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

position – which was just �illed Dec. 8 by Thomas Galvin – because Deanglis’ and Nabity’s group isn’t the only grass-roots organization in the area. Christy Jackman runs the rv�haswater. com website, which opposes the creation of a water district. Jackman wants to use a rural water group or a co-op to purchase water from somewhere and allow water haulers to continue operating as they are. “Steve Chucri told us he was going to �ind another way forward and then he quit,” Jackman said. Jackman opposes a district because it could exclude anyone who does not sign on at the very beginning, she said. Many people in the area have wells and may not want to sign on until they have to, she explained. “If in the future, if they have enough water, they said people can sign up once a year,” Jackman said. “We need a solution

that encompasses all of us.” Both sides say their solution is the least intrusive and allows for as much continuity of the rural lifestyle they all want to maintain A water district is a political subdivision of the state and once that’s in place, Jackman is afraid the pro-DWID faction will start levying taxes and erode the freedoms she sought when she moved out to an unincorporated area. Nabity, on the other hand, says there are no plans to levy taxes. It’s simply about getting water to the area. “I’ve got horses and chickens and foster animals, we just need water to maintain this rural lifestyle,” Nabity said. The situation came to light for most people in the Rio Verde Foothills area in early November when the City of Scottsdale posted a noticde on its website stating water hauling would stop in January 2023 as a result of the drought mitigation plan. The City had been warning consumers

of cases per 100,000, as well as percent positivity, which is now reaching a level that approaches the highest numbers seen since the beginning of the pandemic,” SUSD Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel wrote to parents Jan. 3. “Initial research continues to show that Omicron is much more transmissible than prior variants, but appears to cause less severe illness.” Menzel is reserving the right to change the mask policy at any time, though. “We will resume a school-by-school analysis of COVID cases to determine if/when enhanced mitigation measures may be required,” Menzel wrote. “These enhanced mitigation measures may include a mask requirement, should we

see evidence of in-school spread of the virus.” Kyrene School District also lifted its mandate for the spring semester but reinstated it on Jan. 1 in response to transmission levels that were lower than Scottsdale’s – 402 cases per 100,000 and 14.2 percent new positive test results. Two related districts there, Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union had planned to retain a mask mandate. SUSD staff are still required to wear masks, and volunteers and visitors are not allowed on campuses. Assemblies and large, indoor gatherings during school hours are being limited. It is also recommended students who are a household contact of a positive case re-

and water haulers about that possibity for years. John Hornewer, who owns the Rio Verde Water hauling service, said he has known about the possibility of the spigot getting turned off for four years but didn’t bother saying anything to his customers until it became a reality. If the water district doesn’t come to fruition, Deanglis �igures she could gamble and dig a well. Deanglis and Nabity estimate there are several hundred people in the area with their own wells. However, digging for wells is expensive and Nabity and Deanglis say they hear stories every day about neighbors’ wells drying up and spitting nothing more than mud. Besides, there’s no guarantee she will �ind water on her property, Deanglis said. “I don’t have $20,000 to $30,000 just to see whether I do or don’t get water,” she said. The “nuclear option” might be the better choice if the effort to get a water district operational in time fails, she said. “If this doesn’t get resolved, I have a house out here without all my equity,” Deanglis said. “I’m going to have to walk away. I can’t stay in a home that has no water. I’m going to owe the bank money. Now where do I move too? Home costs are astronomical. I also have bad credit now because I just walked away from a house, so I’m going to have to rent. Rent is outrageously expensive … then I’m going to have to move (her daughter) to a different school just because we couldn’t get approval to get water.”

Despite COVID surge, SUSD keeps masks optional BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale Uni�ied School District of�icials are maintaining an optional mask policy to start the spring semester as COVID-19 transmission rates surge within the district. The latest data from the Maricopa County Public Health Department showed 515 cases per 100,000 people and 17.51 new positive test results – levels higher than exactly a year ago this time, when the district delayed reopening classrooms in lieu of virtual learning after winter break. “Transmission levels in Scottsdale remain at a very high level (both in terms

main home for the prescribed perioid of time or provide a negative test result in order to return to school. At press time, the district was developing its guidelines to determine when someone who has had COVID can return to school. SUSD spokeswoman Kristine Harrington said the district is trying to remain agile when it comes to the changing guidelines coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and the county health department. Many East Valley districts already adopted new quarantine protocols last week to conform with those two agen-

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Mayor seeks candidates for Scottsdale panels BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

ayor David Ortega is encouraging civic-minded residents to apply for six City of Scottsdale board, commission and committee positions open this year. “I coached baseball teams for years. Look at board and commission assignments like infield and outfield positions,” Ortega said. “A team cannot play absent the second baseman, shortstop or catcher. This is why I take absences and recusals so seriously. To serve the public, it is the council’s responsibility, per city charter, to appoint capable persons to serve the public. “Arizona revised statues require planning commission action before council deliberation on zoning development review board and other boards may be less for-

“Arizona revised statues require planning commission action before council deliberation on zoning development review board and other boards may be less formal, but as important in my view. I encourage residents to look into these volunteer positions and apply. As mayor, acting as a coach, I believe in clear discipline, rules taught and learned at an early age.”

mal, but as important in my view. I encourage residents to look into these volunteer positions and apply. As mayor, acting as a coach, I believe in clear discipline, rules taught and learned at an early age.” All positions are three-year terms. City Council will review materials and nominate candidates from the applicant pool in February, with appointments taking place in March. Board, commission and committee members are required to comply with the city’s ethics code and attend a training session before officially beginning their term. Building Advisory Board of Appeals. The

building advisory board of appeals has the jurisdiction to recommend that minor variances in the electrical, plumbing and mechanical application of the building code be granted and that alternative construction methods or materials be allowed. Members appointed to the building advisory board of appeals must be qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction. The board also recommends amendments to the building code. Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee – The citizens’ bond oversight committee shall receive reports on the city’s progress in implementing the bond program, review any proposed project changes to the program and provide such comments to the city council with respect to the bond program as the committee deems appropriate. Environmental Advisory Commission – A city council appointed citizen commission to advise the council on issues related to preservation and enhancement of the local environment. Historic Preservation Commission – The historic preservation commission was established by the city council to oversee the development and management of Scottsdale’s historic preservation program. This program is focused on increasing public awareness of Scottsdale’s heritage; identifying historic and cultural resources; designating and recognizing significant local resources; and assisting in protecting, preserving and enhancing the best examples of Scottsdale’s past. Loss Trust Fund Board – The loss trust fund board is responsible for recommendations to the city council regarding the administration of the loss trust fund. Parks and Recreation Commission – The parks and recreation commission is a citizen advisory committee that advises the city council on the acquisition of lands and facilities for use as parks or recreation centers; the parks and recreation commission also advises on the operation, use, care and maintenance of these parks and recreation areas. Those interested in applying for empty position can fill out an application at eservices. scottsdaleaz.gov/boardscomms/Apply.

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City Council is expected to call during its Jan. 11 meeting for the Aug. 2 primary election and a general election, if necessary, for Nov. 8 for the purpose of electing three council members. Council members are allowed three four-year terms before limiting out. Meanwhile, the race for two seats on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is off to a fast start as seven people have filed statements of interest. Among them is former board President Jann-Michael Greenburg, whose term expires at the end of this year along with board President Patty Beckman. There is no primary election for school board candidates, who must file between June 11 and July 11. Besides Greenburg, statements of interest have been filed by Robert Vaules, Jonathan Bakke, Andrea Keck, Amy Carney, Michelle Randall and Nicholas Horsch. Milhaven has no plans at this point for what comes after her term ends in December, but Littlefield said she is looking to win her third and final term this year. She is in the process of getting her 1,000 signatures and figures she has about 400 so far. Littlefield points to Council’s tighter regulations on short-term rental properties as an accomplishment. After a task force studied the issue, Council approved two ordinances last year reigning nuisance parties at shortterm rentals. Although Littlefield acknowledged that Milhaven took the lead on the project, she said the new regulations are something Council could be proud of as a whole. As it was in the last council election in 2020, Littlefield, a retired computer business owner, sees development as the defining issue again. “You know me. You know what I stand for. I’m not going to change,” she said. What she stands for is limiting building height and apartment density in proposed projects. Case in point: Littlefield was the sole vote against the Kimsey project last April. “I thought it was way too dense and way too tall,” Littlefield said. “I got a lot of kick back from citizens who did not

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want that, especially, oddly enough, from people who had businesses in the area.” Council approved rezoning that will allow PEG Development to replace the two-story motel and four-story event center near Indian School Road and Marshall Way with a six-story, 168-room hotel and 190-unit apartment building. Both new buildings will be around 76 feet tall, well above the maximum height of 36 feet allowed under the old zoning.

“In 2018, voters in every precinct elected me to bring community priorities to City Hall,” she said. “Working with residents these past three years, we have accomplished so much and have many reasons to celebrate. We have stopped the rampant up-zoning and restored the ‘Scottsdale Premium’ on development: lower heights, higher design standards, more open space and trees, and community buy-in. For the first time in 20 years, voters approved a General Plan, a 3-question bond package, and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve is protected saving taxpayers millions of dollars, too.” She sees development as a vital issue as well. She voted for the Kimsey project and the Miller, explaining, “Both projects replace blight downtown.” Whitehead said both projects met the three criteria development need to meet to get her vote: it needs to serve a need, offer a quantifiable public benefit, and it should earn public support. Unlike Littlefield, Whitehead, an electrical engineer by trade, said she heard overwhelming support for the Kimsey from business owners in the area. “We turned an empty vacant bar with criminal activities into a $30 million project,” Whitehead said, adding that she is comfortable with the height. “People say, ‘No more high rises, no more high rises,’” she said. “It’s not a high rise. It’s a six-story building. It’s a mid-rise.” And the Miller project offers a vital walking corridor downtown, she noted. Another project, 9400 Shea, which

called for 219 apartments in 48-foot buildings on 3.16 acres near the intersection of Shea Boulevard and 92nd Street, was pulled from the council agenda because it did not have enough support to pass. Sturgeon, a retired hospital administrator, said she started collecting signatures over the holidays and is sitting at just under 200 signatures. She supports increased heights and density in certain areas. “We need to make sure we’re not building 10-story buildings next to single-family homes with quarter-acre lots,” she said. But focusing height and density downtown and around the airport and hospitals is needed to insure Scottsdale has affordable housing – which she called a cornerstone of her campaign. She has no solid suggestions on how to increase affordable housing in town, but says it must be a council priority. “City leaders and staff have to get very creative in what we do … We have to get heads around a table and figure it out,” she said. Supporting the Scottsdale Unified School District and maintaining the city’s high infrastructure standards are the other main points of her campaign. “I don’t want to be city councilor to tell (SUSD) Superintendent (Dr. Scott) Menzel what the curriculum should be. That’s his bailiwick, but I want Superintendent Menzel to feel supported where it is in our charter to do so,” Sturgeon said. Stratton did not return the Progress’ phone calls or emails.

“I thought it was way too dense and way too tall. I got a lot of kick back from citizens who did not want that, especially, oddly enough, from people who had businesses in the area.” On the other hand, Littlefield voted for the only other major rezoning request the council saw last year – a 148-unit apartment complex known as The Miller near the intersection of Miller Road and 6th Avenue that was proposed by the Toll Brothers. The six-story building on 1.7 acres offered $400,000 in public art and eight workforce housing units without offsetting government subsidies. “I felt like we were getting enough back to make up for the height,” she said. Whitehead figures she has about 300 signatures so far.

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Ducey launches ‘preemptive action’ against school closings BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ov. Doug Ducey is doubling down in his �ight with public schools over their virus policies, offering cash to parents to send their kids to private or parochial schools if a school – or even a classroom – has to shut down for even one day due to an outbreak of COVID-19. In what his of�ice describes as “preemptive action,’’ Ducey announced last week that his Open for Learning Recovery Bene�it program to provide up to $7,000 for parents who face “�inancial and educational barriers due to unexpected school closures.’’ It can be used for things like child care and online tutoring. But the cash, taken from federal COVIDrelief programs, also can be used for tuition so parents can send their youngster to a private school, covering what gubernatorial press aide C.J. Karamargin said are “any charges from the school: tuition, books, uniforms if required.’’ The new $10 million program is a variant of one announced by Ducey last year to give what amounted to $7,000 vouchers for private schools to parents who want to pull their child out of a school solely because it has a mask mandate. Ducey also divided up $163 million in federal aid that is under his control to schools -- but only to districts that do not requires students and staff to wear face coverings. Both of those already have drawn threats from the U.S. Treasury to take back the money which federal of�icials said were designed to �inance “evidencebased efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.’’ But so far there has been no action against the state. Karamargin said the idea of this new program is not necessarily to give out

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cies — only to see the CDC change those guidelines again on Wednesday. “We need to be able to pivot,” Harrington said. District administrators initially imposed a mask mandate in September 2020 that ran through the end of the school year. The district started this year without a mask mandate but quickly changed that.

Though he wore a facemask in public during the early months of the pandemic last year, Gov. Doug Ducey has become an opponent of mask mandates as well as any efforts by school districts to close campuses. (Progress ﬁle photo)

more money. “It’s that parents have options,’’ he said. “That the closing of schools should not be an option.” And Karamargin acknowledged that the audience for the new order is not just parents but school districts that get state aid based on the number of students enrolled. “I’m not saying there’s no impact,’’ he said. Chris Kotterman, lobbyist for the Arizona School Boards Association, said his association agrees with Ducey’s basic premise. “We want to keep schools open,’’ he said. “But the governor keeps on playing both side of the fence.’’ On one hand, Kotterman said, there’s the message to keep schools open. But then the governor tells schools that they can’t do the things designed to protect the health of students and teachers like mask mandates.

SUSD of�icials initially said the district would require masks for students and staff while indoors on campuses and other district facilities until at least two weeks after fall break. When that deadline passed, the district kept the mandate in effect because of�icials felt infection rates were too high. District of�icials said at that time they would lift the mandate when either infection rates fell or until a vaccine was

“In our opinion, it’s to placate a political base,’’ he said. “It doesn’t do anything to help the problem. But it does further politicize the issue.’’ Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, said there is a positive side to what the governor has ordered. “There will de�initely be classroom or school closures periodically early in the spring semester, mostly I think because of teachers being out with breakthrough cases,’’ he said. “And, of course, there are not enough substitutes to handles what’s coming in terms of teacher absences,’’ Humble said. “So this might help some families.’’ But the former state health director said that this really doesn’t address the problem. “This order �its perfectly with Ducey’s modus operandi: focus on a cosmetic response while being actively hostile to core proven measures to prevent classroom or

available for the youngest students. When a vaccine was made available for children between the ages of 5 and 12, SUSD of�icials said they would start the spring semester by making masks optional. The mask mandate drew the ire of some people, some of whom were not parents, who staged small protests at schools (the groups protesting were about �ive people each time). They called for the governing board members to re-

school closures,’’ Humble said. He also agreed with Kotterman that this is more about politics. Humble said that Ducey – who actually ordered face coverings for those in school in 2020 – won’t impose things like that now to keep kids safe in school “because it would hurt his chances of still being somebody in 362 days’’ when his term as governor is up. Karamargin said the state will post an online application form this coming week for parents to use when a school is shuttered due to COVID. Eligibility, like Ducey’s earlier program for grants due to mask mandates, is limited to families making no more than 350% of the federal poverty level. That is $76,860 for a family of three and $92,750 for a family of four, with progressively higher amounts for larger families. Karamargin said that applications will be processed promptly to ensure that families spending money on anything from child care to private school tuition get reimbursed in a timely manner. But they will need to spend the money up front, as parents will need to provide receipts. The governor appears to be angling to avoid a similar threat of loss of federal funds for his latest action, saying he is in step even with President Biden. Karamargin said the other part of Ducey’s last plan, which gave $7,000 vouchers to parents of kids hit with mask mandates in public schools, generated interest from 85 families, with the state giving out $595,000 so the youngsters could transfer, at public expense, to private or parochial schools. He said that program, which also was funded at $10 million, remains available to parents as several Arizona schools announced plans to impose new mask mandates due to the Omicron outbreak.

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Public Safety Personnel Retirement System) duties and powers, the definition of ‘newspaper,’ political contributions, management of the state capitol museum, and COVID-19,’’ wrote Justice John Lopez for the unanimous court. That in turn forced lawmakers into an all-or-nothing situation. That need to “buy’’ votes for the budget by including policy issues package is enhanced in situations like now, where Republicans have just a one-vote majority in both the House and Senate. A single lawmaker can thwart something desires by his or her GOP colleagues. “There were a lot of things put into those budget reconciliation bills because we had so many members that said, ‘I’m not on the budget unless I get X,’ ‘’ said Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott. House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, said the ruling now gives him and Fann some backing for their refusal to do that. “It kind of helps us hopefully make the point that there are certain things you can’t do,’’ he said. “So, if that’s what that decision says, it’s good for me.’’ The flip side, however, is it removes a bargaining chip that leadership has had until now to get the needed majority among Republicans for the budget. And that could mean getting the necessary votes from Democrats who have argued repeatedly that they have not been consulted on budget items because, until now, the Republicans have not needed their votes. House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding, D-Laveen, said he welcomes the idea of greater Democratic influence on the annual spending package. “My hope is this really is an opportunity to get back to what Arizona is trying to do,’’ he told Capitol Media Services, pointing out that the partisan split in both the House and Senate is nearly 50-50. Fann, however, said it will still require some flexibility on the part of Democrats. She said GOP lawmakers made it clear last year that the budget had to include some tax cuts for them to support the spending plan. But Fann said not a single Democrat was willing to even consider that.

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anet Craig has made a name for herself as a former professional tennis player who became an actress, but it is her latest venture that she feels is her most impactful. Craig is making her directorial debut in “Wake Up,” a �ilm based on real-life stories of sex traf�icking survivors and the ways that young adults end up entangled in the trade. “I want everybody to see themselves in this story,” said Craig. “It’s not a simple story about good versus evil. It’s a story about people capable of both and I want to show that we all really need to take a look in the mirror and see how this industry is taking place.” While the concept seems like a stretch for Craig, it is something the actor and Saguaro High School graduate has been working with for years. “My daughter asked us if we would go to a fundraiser for an organization that was getting started called Forever Found for her 16th birthday,” she said. “We heard this beautiful, articulate woman tell her story of being traf�icked and I knew at that moment I had to do something to �ight traf�icking.” Craig felt so moved that she almost instantaneously got involved with the nonpro�it. “After I heard that �irst story, I got involved with Forever Found and began to be a mentor,” she said. “I had to go through training to become a mentor to a girl who had been traf�icked and during the training I was exposed to different stories.” As a foster mom, Craig was also astounded by a startling statistic among victims of sex traf�icking. In the U.S., the FBI estimates that more than 100,000 children and teens are vic-

Scottsdale native Janet Craig is ﬂanked by Zoe Noelle Baker and Judson Mills in this scene from her directorial debut with the ﬁlm “Wake Up.” (Special to the Progress)

Janet Craig said that even though ﬁlming occurred during the 2020 election campaign and the pandemic, "this ﬁlm united us in the aspect that everybody wanted to do this." (Special to the Progress)

tims of sex traf�icking and it is estimated that 60% of victims have been within

foster care or the child welfare system. While attending a prayer meeting, Craig made the connection between the foster system and traf�icking and decided it was her calling to merge her love of �ilm with this cause. With a central concept de�ined for the �ilm, Craig’s next step was to create a movie she felt would be engaging. “I hate movies where you feel trapped by someone trying to get a message across,” she said. “I wanted this to be a movie that is entertaining and a thriller where people see how everybody works together to create this atrocity that we have called human traf�icking.” A major way she was able to accomplish the feat was through collaborating with co-writer Dan Horan, a retired member of the Los Angeles Police force, and producer Kristen Wise, who has opened her home to hundreds of children in foster care. “My producing partner, Kristen Wise, has offered her home as a shelter home to over 100 kids and one of the stories

(in the �ilm) was inspired by a kid she had,” Craig said. “As a foster mom and someone who has been involved in �ighting against traf�icking for many years now, this was a story that I knew well.” On top of tackling a subject that can be hard to stomach, Craig also navigated �ilming the �lick through an arduous time in history. “We shot this �ilm during the pandemic and over the election and what I found was that this �ilm united us in the aspect that everybody wanted to do this,” she said. “I felt that this could be a unifying �ilm that will hopefully bring our nation and the world together in ways where we will all care about helping each other.” “Everybody that was involved with this �ilm was excited from the start that we did something to help other people,” she added. One of the main ways that Craig motivated the actors on set to provide a stellar performance was through a pledge she made prior to �ilming. All pro�its that Craig, husband Doug Grossman, producer Kristen Wise and her husband Mike generate from the �ilm will assist vital nonpro�its, including the foster care support organization RaisingHOPE, and the anti-traf�icking organizations Forever Found and ZOE International. Craig also hopes that after viewing the �ilm, viewers will do one thing: “I hope that everybody will wake up and be inspired to do something, hence the title ‘Wake Up.’ “This movie is my one thing and I’m hoping everyone leaves the movie and does their one thing to stop traf�icking and help those that are stuck in sexual addiction, traf�icking, foster care or being exploited in some way.” Information: of�icialwakeupmovie. com

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these Silver Walking Liberties in 1947 and there can never be any more which makes them extremely collectible. And here’s the best part. The rolls are unsearched so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value. That’s why at just the $39 state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury it’s a deal too good to pass up. But you better hurry because these Arizona State Restricted Bank Rolls are the only ones known to exist and Arizona residents are grabbing them up as fast as they can. That’s because they make amazing gifts for children, grandchildren and loved ones. Just imagine the look on their face when you hand them one of the State Restricted Rolls — they’ll tell everyone they know what you did for them.

■ GOT ‘EM: Residents all across Arizona who get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls are definitely showing them off. That’s because they are the only ones known to exist. And here’s the best part, these Bank Rolls are loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty coins some dating back to the early 1900’s and worth up to 100 times their face value so everyone wants them.

Last State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls go to Arizona residents

Arizona residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for the next 2 days

STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per AZ resident has been imposed

ARIZONA - “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist. That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury. For the next 2 days the last remaining State of Arizona Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to Arizona residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication. “National Mint and Treasury recently spoke with its Chief Professional Numismatist who said ‘Very few people have ever actually seen one of these rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties issued by the U.S. Gov’t back in the early 1900’s. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Bank Rolls is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said. “Now that the State of Arizona Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we

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won’t be surprised if thousands of Arizona residents claim the maximum limit allowed of 4 Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne. “That’s because after the Bank Rolls were loaded with 15 rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties, each verified to meet a minimum collector grade of very good or above, the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of Arizona Restricted Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that some of these coins date clear back to the early 1900’s and are worth up to 100 times their face value, so there is no telling what Arizona residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say. And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of Arizona you cover only the $39 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s fifteen rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties worth up to 100 times their face value for just $585 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $118 per coin which totals $1,770 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline. The only thing Arizona residents need to do is call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends. “Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are now worth $40 - $825 each in collector value,” Lynne said. “We’re guessing thousands of Arizona residents will be taking the maximum limit of 4 Bank Rolls because they make such amazing gifts for any occasion for children, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones,” Lynne continued. “We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of Hotline Operators are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30 am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 2 days to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all.” Lynne said. The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they are a resident of the state of Arizona and call the National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

HOW TO CLAIM THE LAST STATE RESTRICTED BANK ROLLS FACTS:

If you are a Arizona State Resident read the important information below about claiming the State Silver Bank Rolls, then call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 8:30 am: 1-800-979-3771 EXT: RWB3476

Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them extremely collectible. The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberties were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation. That’s why many of them now command hundreds in collector value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

How much are State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls worth:

It’s impossible to say, but some of these U.S Gov’t issued Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s are worth up to 100 times the face value and there are 15 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are the only Arizona State Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and Walking Liberties are highly collectible so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Why are so many Arizona residents claiming them:

Because they are the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and everyone wants their share. Each Bank Roll contains a whopping 15 Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value. Best of all Arizona residents are guaranteed to get them for the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty for the next two days.

How do I get the State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls:

Arizona residents are authorized to claim up to the limit of 4 State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls by calling the State Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-979-3771 Ext. RWB3476 starting at precisely 8:30 am this morning. Everyone who does is getting the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist. That’s a full Bank Roll containing 15 Silver Walking Liberties from the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for just the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty, which is just $585 for the full Bank Rolls and that’s a real steal because non state residents are not permitted to call before 5 pm tomorrow and must pay $1,770 for each Arizona State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Roll if any remain.

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Videos paved the way for wood supplier BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

or as long as he can remember, Mark Stephens has been around woodworking. His father, Keith, opened Woodworkers Source in 1978 and even as he tried to get away from the shop by earning a degree in English literature from Arizona State University, Stephens couldn’t keep away from the thrill of woodworking for very long. Today, Stephens is vice president of operations for the wood-supply company, which is headquartered in Scottsdale and has locations in Tempe, Tucson and North Phoenix. And he has grown the company in a way he never could have imagined. In 2011, Stephens was trying to figure out a new way he could grow his company online when his colleagues

Mark Stephens is vice president of Scottsdale-based Woodworkers Source, which his father founded in 1978. (Special to the Progress)

had suggested making a YouTube channel. “Our channel started off as us dabbling with ways to promote the company online,” he said. “All we knew was that we should try video and we started off trying to make ads but then after a while we figured out a better way to use the medium.” After years of tinkering with its content, Stephens figured out a way to make his channel successful for his shop and for the average consumer. “Maybe six or seven years ago, when we started doing content about products and how to use it, we started to see some sales generated from the videos,” he said. “We also got customers who would come in and ask questions about a video we put out.” Not only has Stephens seen his busi-

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Pro hockey star slides into selling homes BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

t all started as a regular game day for Eddie Lack in December 2018. He was amid a tough season where he bounced between playing for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL and the Binghamton Devils of the American Hockey League. Lack had gone through his pre-game rituals and took the ice for warmups where he felt a pop in his hip. “This was something that kept happening throughout my last year of playing and every time it happened, it kept getting worse,” Lack said. Lack went under the knife to receive surgery for a torn labrum in his left hip where surgeons shaved his hip bone

Eddie Lack retired from professional hockey in March of 2020, nearly a decade after signing a contract with the Vancouver Canucks as an undrafted free agent. (Special to the Progress)

down later that month. After his surgery, he began to think about where he wanted to settle down with his wife Joana. The two knew they wanted to be somewhere that was not cold. “We had always gone back to Sweden for the summer and we wanted to live in a warm place,” Lack said. “We looked at Arizona, Florida and California and we thought this was a good middle ground in the sense that there was less traffic and no hurricanes.” Scottsdale seemed like a perfect place for the Lacks. “We settled here about three years ago and I bought my first house over Facetime,” Lack said. Lack had been trying to recover from his injury and take another shot at playing pro hockey. He took over as a volunteer goalie coach for Arizona State Uni-

versity’s division one men’s hockey team in August 2019 where he was able to evaluate his hips and ability to stop pucks. Months later, Lack decided to try out a different profession to keep busy — real estate. “My family has been involved in real estate back home in Sweden and we own a few hotels back there,” he said. “Real estate was something I had invested in while I was playing pro and was something I had been interested in my whole life. I wanted to see if this could be a good career for me or not.” “I knew that with my network from hockey and this being such a hotspot for people who retire from the game, I felt that this would be a good opportunity for

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Scottsdale Recovery Center opens 12-unit condo complex PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

cottsdale Recovery Center has opened a 12-unit sober living condominium complex. The Trullies of Scottsdale is a certified sober living community with the Arizona Recovery Housing Association and the state Department of Health Services. The center helps residents in recovery maintain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle by establishing an environment that supports and reinforces daily sober activities. “We are incredibly excited to add this facility to our list of sober living properties,” said Michelle Siwek, Scottsdale Recovery Center owner. CEO Lee Yaiva said the complex provides “an additional layer of supportive measures.” “During their stay at the new complex, residents in recovery are surrounded by others who share a common experience and support one another in sobriety,” Yaiva said. In addition to the new sober living

The 12-unit The Trullies of Scottsdale is a certified sober living community run by the Scottsdale Recovery Center. (Special to the Progress)

community, SRC also opened a medical detoxification facility. This is the center’s first facility of its

kind, offering clients a medical setting overseen by trained medical practitioners and doctors, trained in addiction

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medicine, who monitor their vitals and withdrawal symptoms to ensure a safe detoxification from the substance they are recovering from. The 7,300-square-foot center, which cost $2.9 million, has nine total private rooms that will give those struggling with addiction a private, safe and comfortable setting to begin their recovery process. In 2020, SRC saw more than a 50% increase in admission rates from the previous year, underscoring the need for addiction services in the community. The client growth at SRC prompted the promotion of Michelle Sproule, chief clinical officer, and Clinical Director Chrissy Orellana, the company said. The company said Orellana “has led the charge in growing SRC’s clinical team and behavioral health technicians to elevate the standard of care for each client served.” Orellana had been a primary therapist and obtained an independent license as

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Auberge partners with horticulture therapy �irm PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

Scottsdale memory care facility is partnering with a Seattle-based gardening business to add a new dimension of treatment for patients. The Auburge at Scottsdale, one of Frontier Management’s 120 assisted living communities in 19 states, is partnering with Eldergrow to bring nature indoors with a new innovative indoor “therapeutic horticulture program.” Eldergrow, an award-winning Seattlebased company, offers a range of therapeutic gardening programs to seniors in residential and skilled communities. The Auberge at Scottsdale is the first local center to provide this wellness program, which it says will give residents a chance “to nurture a lush indoor garden from the safety of their community.” “During this time, it brings us joy that our residents can safely interact with nature and feel a renewed sense of purpose. Eldergrow and our incredible staff now make that possible,” said Auberge Executive Director Wanda Tutelo. Studies show that therapeutic horticulture reduces depression, improves

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me,” Lack said. Lack’s network scored him his first sale when he sold a home to ASU men’s hockey head coach Greg Powers nearly two years ago. “He had a lot of patience with me and it was great,” Lack said. He has also had to learn how to be patient himself. “My grandpa, who did most of the real estate for our family back in Sweden, told me to have patience and everything is going to work out,” Lack said. “That was the best piece of advice I received.” While Lack has been off to a hot start as part of his own agency, Lack and Long Luxury Real Estate, which is brokered by America One Luxury Real Estate, he credits his success to the booming market in Arizona. “I try not to get too carried away,” Lack said. “We’re trying to build for longevity even during colder markets.” One way he intends to do so is by telling his clients what he loves about Scottsdale.

Eldergrow founder/CEO Orla Concannon is ﬂanked by two seniors who enjoy her therapeutic horticultural programs. (Special to the Progress)

balance, and lowers the risk factors for dementia by 36%. Eldergrow offers patients a therapeutic connection to nature through enrichment classes on horticulture, culinary and garden art. The Auberge at Scottsdale will care for their therapeutic horticulture garden with the help of in-person Eldergrow Educators who conduct ongoing classes with residents. “

“I love the atmosphere here,” Lack said. “I don’t feel that a lot of people are from here so everyone had to go through that first phase of meeting people and people are understanding of that when new people move here.” He also credits the fun activities the city has to offer as a major selling point. “I love golf, the restaurants and the mountains,” he said. However, when it comes to selling Scottsdale, Lack understands that some people may not buy with the intention of staying long-term. “We offer a one stop shop for your real estate needs,” he said. “We help people find their long-term homes but we also help people with long term rentals, invest in flips and invest in Airbnb’s.” Lack still estimates that 60 percent of his clientele is people looking for a place in Scottsdale to call home. However, he has had to face an obstacle. There is little inventory available in Scottsdale. Lack estimated that there are fewer

We are excited to start our new partnership with The Auburge at Scottsdale,” said Eldergrow CEO/Founder Orla Concannon. “This is easily a reflection of the innovative wellness that the community provides to their residents, because if you have a healthy garden, you know you have a healthy community.” Along with a medical director, Auberge employs licensed nurses, LPNs and cer-

than 5,000 homes available in Scottsdale and that good inventory is around 25,000 homes. As someone who broke into the top level of pro hockey as an undrafted free agent, Lack knows a thing or two about being persistent and never giving up. “I feel like we’ve done extremely well, considering the circumstances,” he said. When Lack is not selling prospective home buyers on Scottsdale, he can be seen on the ice with ASU’s division I men’s hockey team as head goal-tending coach. “I feel like I have a few things that I learned along the way that I can share and the only reason I do it is that it’s fun for me to stay with a team and be a part of that team environment,” Lack said. He also is excited to be a part of the bright future ahead for the Sun Devils men’s hockey team. “With the program we have here, the coaches, the rink and the college behind us, why wouldn’t anyone want to come play here,” he said with a laugh. Information: Lackandlong.com

tified caregivers. Its wellness director is a professionally trained chef and a past recipient of the Arizona Assisted Living Manager of the Year award. He is also author of a family guide to dementia, “It’s More Than Simple Aging”. Opened in 1998, Auberge has four individual neighborhoods with kitchenettes, living rooms and a smaller dining area for those who prefer a quieter setting. It also has a large main dining room, an activity center and a newly renovated wine room for those who enjoy social settings. Founded in 2015 by Concannon, Eldergrow offers indoor programs and activity kits. The DIY Culinary Herb Garden is complemented by an Herb of the Month program and the Therapeutic Horticulture Garden program is a handson wellness program facilitated by inperson Educators who teach therapeutic gardening classes and provide garden maintenance. Programs are centered around indoor, mobile gardens handcrafted in Washington by veterans and adults living with disabilities. Information: Eldergrow.org

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a substance abuse counselor in December 2020. The company also named Case Manager Talonna White Crane its 2021 Employee of the Year, saying she “has elevated the standard of case management for our programs and continuously demonstrates excellence. She utilizes her experience and knowledge to go above and beyond for our clients as they learn to navigate the road to recovery.” SRC operates four locations and all levels of care for those who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. All locations offer services for those 18 years and older. Formed in 2009, SRC Center addresses alcohol, opioid, cocaine and other addictions with detox, inpatient, residential, intensive outpatient, and sober living services. Information: 1-888-NODRUGS or ScottsdaleRecovery.com

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ness grow from his channel, but he also feels that he has saved an artform. “If you go back over 20 years ago around when schools stopped teaching woodshop, this had become a field of knowledge that was dying and only appealed to the aging men,” he said. “We’ve seen a change in the last five years where a lot more women and younger folks have gained an interest in woodworking.” At first, Stephens admits he found it embarrassing to have patrons in his store recognize him and point him out from videos they’ve seen. But he has since adapted to the newfound fame. “Initially, it was quite embarrassing,” he said. “If I go to any store today, it takes around three minutes for someone to say something to me.” Stephens has also seen an uptick in the number of customers who come into the store inquiring about something they saw on one of his videos. “It’s built up to a point where if we put out a video about a type of wood that could be used for a project and we

Mark Stephens says his company has achieved tremendous growth ever since he began offering tips on woodworking with his own YouTube channel. (YouTube)

show you how easy it is to work with and how beautiful it can look in a certain type of project, it’s wild how well that will sell product,” he said. He has also used these videos to train his staff. “These videos have been a good way to inform our staff and acquaint our staff with products that they may not otherwise be able to do,” said Stephens. Woodworkers Source’s videos have been viewed by upwards of 7 million

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viewers and that number is likely to grow as Woodworkers Source was featured in YouTube’s current United States of YouTube campaign. The campaign shows a map of the United States that spotlights the most unique channels from around the country. Woodworkers Source is one of three channels to be selected from Arizona and the only one from the Phoenix metropolitan area.

“I knew nothing about this campaign, YouTube contacted me,” Stephens said. “At first, I thought it was some sort of scam,” he added with a laugh. Once the reality of the honor set in, Stephens began to see who he was in company with. “I looked around at the map and I thought a lot of folks stood,” he said. “What makes us unique is that we don’t just do woodworking content but we do hardwood lumber content and we’ve been doing it for so long that we like to think that we are the leader on content directly related to hardwood lumber.” With an increased exposure, Stephens is excited to keep moving forward with informing his viewers and keeping the art of woodworking alive. “We want to start doing shorter videos with interaction from the audience,” Stephens said. “The audience has so many questions and there is not a day that goes by that there’s not something in my inbox from someone who has a deeper question about something that happened in one of our videos.” Information: Woodworkerssource. com

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LÍMITES DE VOTACIÓN « UBICACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN SRP: SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 del 9 de marzo al 4 de abril, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Día de elecciones, 5 de abril, de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. • SOLO UBICACIONES DE DEVOLUCIÓN DE BOLETA DE SRP (sin votación, solo entrega de boleta): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210 Abierto solo el día de las elecciones, 5 de abril, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

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ELECCIÓN DE ASOCIACIONES PARA USUARIOS DE AGUA DEL VALLE DE SALT RIVER El voto de su asociación le brinda la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tienen impacto en la calidad y el costo del agua. El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta de Gobernadores de la Asociación, eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en el Artículo X, Sección 20 de los Estatutos de la Asociación. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en el Centro de Votación SRP. Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 2 del enero del 2022. Antes de esa fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y estar en vigor para las elecciones del 5 de abril. Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en srp.net/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 236-3048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada se enviarán por correo a partir del 9 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 25 de marzo a las 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 9 de marzo al 4 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 5 de abril. Solo el día de las elecciones, las boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de

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IDENTIFICACIÓN EN EL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN Cuando llegue a votar al Centro de Votación el día de las elecciones, debe anunciar su nombre y lugar de residencia al funcionario electoral y presentar una forma de identificación de la Lista 1 o dos formas diferentes de identificación de la Lista 2 o la Lista 3.

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Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 9 through April 4, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 5. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot dropoff): the SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Los electores también deben ser votantes calificados y registrados de Arizona a partir del 7 de marzo del 2022. Los electores pueden emitir un voto por cada puesto general, escaños 12 y 14, en la Junta de Directores. Los votos para todas las demás posiciones se emiten en función de la superficie.

Este aviso se publica por orden de la Junta Directiva y de conformidad con A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

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To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP website at srp.net/ earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 9. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 25 at 5 p.m.

Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 26 de diciembre del 2021. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un elector individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso, puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en srp.net/elecciones o llamando a la Línea de información de elecciones de SRP al (602) 236-3048.

Habrá una prueba de lógica y precisión del procesamiento electrónico de votos y el equipo de conteo que se utilizará en la elección. La prueba estará abierta a los electores elegibles y se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, a las 4 p.m. el martes 29 de marzo. Para obtener información adicional sobre las elecciones del 2022 o cómo agregarse a la lista permanente de votación anticipada para futuras elecciones, visite el sitio web de SRP en srp.net/elecciones.

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On April 6, 2009, the Association Board of Governors elected to institute the alternative election process described in Article X, Section 20 of the Association By-Laws. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center. Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 2, 2022. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 5 election.

Los puestos que se eligen son Presidente; Vicepresidente; un puesto en la Junta Directiva en cada una de las divisiones de voto 2, 4, 6, 8 y 10; dos puestos en el Consejo de Administración general, 12 y 14; y tres puestos en el Consejo en cada una de las divisiones de voto 2, 4, 6, 8 y 10. Todos los cargos del Distrito tienen un mandato de cuatro años.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. A cualquier elector que no proporcione identificación suficiente no se le emitirá una boleta electoral regular, pero recibirá una boleta provisional y tendrá tres (3) días hábiles después de la elección (antes de las 5 p.m. del viernes 8 de abril) para proporcionar una identificación suficiente al SRP Secretario Corporativo, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, para que se cuente su boleta provisional.

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SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATION ELECTION Your Association vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of water.

También puede votar en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 9 de marzo al 4 de abril, y 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 5 de abril.

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Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 9 de marzo al 4 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el Día de Elecciones, el 5 de abril. Solo el Día de Elecciones, las boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el Centro de Servicio de Agua SRP Southside, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 p.m. el Día de Elecciones.

Lista 3: Puede escoger una opción entre las listas 1 y 2 (se requieren dos) • Cualquier identificación válida con fotografía de la Lista 1 en la que la dirección no coincida razonablemente con el registro electoral acompañada de una identificación sin fotografía de la Lista 2 en la que la dirección coincide razonablemente con el registro electoral • Pasaporte estadounidense y un artículo de la Lista 2 • Identificación militar de EE. UU. Y un artículo válido de la Lista 2

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Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en srp.net/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 236-3048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona, en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada, se enviarán por correo a partir del 9 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 25 de marzo a las 5 p.m.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. Todos los artículos de la Lista 2 pueden presentarse a los trabajadores electorales en formato electrónico, incluso en un teléfono inteligente o tableta.

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Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 2 de enero de 2022. Antes de esta fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y entrar en vigencia para las elecciones del 5 de abril.

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El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta Directiva del Distrito eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en A.R.S. §48-2384.01. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en un Centro de Votación SRP.

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ELECCIONES DE SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT Y POWER DISTRICT El voto de su distrito le brinda la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tendrá un impacto en la calidad y el costo de la electricidad.

Lista 2: Identificación suficiente sin una fotografía que lleve el nombre y la dirección (se requieren dos) • Factura de servicios públicos del votante con fecha dentro de los 90 días de la fecha de la elección. Una factura de servicios públicos puede ser de electricidad, gas, agua, desechos sólidos, alcantarillado, teléfono, teléfono celular o televisión por cable. • Declaración del banco o cooperativa de crédito con fecha dentro de los 90 días de la fecha de la elección • Registro válido de vehículo en Arizona • Tarjeta de censo indio • Declaración de impuestos de propiedad • Tarjeta de inscripción tribal válida u otra forma de identificación tribal • Tarjeta de seguro de vehículo de Arizona • Certificado del registrador • Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos • Tarjeta de registro de votante • Cualquier envío al elector etiquetado como “Material Electoral Oficial”

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IDENTIFICATION AT THE VOTING CENTER When you arrive to vote at the Voting Center on Election Day, you must announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List 1 or two different forms of identification from List 2 or List 3. List 1: Sufficient photo ID, including name and address (one required) • Valid Arizona driver license • Valid Arizona non-operating identification license • Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID

El martes 5 de abril de 2022 (“Día de las elecciones”), los propietarios de tierras calificadas o individuos que hayan sido designados por el administrador fiduciario para votar en tierras de un fideicomiso calificado tendrán la oportunidad de votar por los miembros del gobierno organismos de Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (la “Asociación”), y el Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (el “Distrito”), colectivamente “SRP”.

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VOTING BOUNDARIES « SRP VOTING CENTER LOCATION: SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 March 9 through April 4, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day, April 5, 6 a.m.–7 p.m. • SRP BALLOT DROP-OFF ONLY LOCATIONS (no voting, just ballot drop-off): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210 Open only on Election Day, April 5, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Electors must also be qualified, registered Arizona voters as of March 7, 2022. Electors may cast one vote for each at-large position, seats 12 and 14, on the Board of Directors. Votes for all other positions are cast on an acreage basis.

This notice is published by order of the Board of Directors and in accordance with A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

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In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of Dec. 26, 2021. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual elector is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP website at srp.net/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048.

For additional information regarding the 2022 election or how to be added to the permanent early voting list for future elections, visit the SRP website at srp.net/elections.

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Positions up for election are President; Vice President; one position on the Board of Directors in each of voting divisions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10; two at-large Board of Directors positions, 12 and 14; and three positions on the Council in each of voting divisions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. All District positions have four-year terms.

There will be a logic and accuracy test of the electronic vote processing and tallying equipment to be used in the election. The test will be open to eligible electors and will take place at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29.

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An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. Any elector who does not provide sufficient identification shall not be issued a regular ballot, but shall receive a provisional ballot and will have three (3) business days after the election (by 5 p.m. Friday, April 8) to provide sufficient ID to the SRP Corporate Secretary, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, in order for their provisional ballot to be counted.

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Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 9 through April 4, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 5. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

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An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. All items from List 2 may be presented to the poll workers in electronic format, including on a smartphone or tablet. List 3: Mix and match from lists 1 and 2 (two required) • Any valid photo ID from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the election register accompanied by a non-photo ID from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the election register • U.S. passport and one item from List 2 • U.S. military ID and one valid item from List 2

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Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 2, 2022. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 5 election.

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On April 6, 2009, the District Board of Directors elected to institute the alternative election process described at A.R.S. §48-2384.01. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center.

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SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT ELECTION Your District vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of electricity.

List 2: Sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address (two required) • Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone or cable television. • Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election • Valid Arizona vehicle registration • Indian census card • Property tax statement • Valid Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Arizona vehicle insurance card • Recorder’s certificate • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID • Voter registration card • Any mailing to the elector labeled as “Official Election Material”

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On Tuesday, April 5, 2022 (“Election Day”), owners of qualified land or individuals who have been appointed by the trustee(s) to vote qualified land held in a qualifying trust will have an opportunity to vote for members of the governing bodies of the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (the “District”) and the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (the “Association”), collectively “SRP.”

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votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones. También puede votar en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 9 de marzo al 4 de abril y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 5 de abril. Las posiciones para la elección, son Presidente; Vicepresidente; una posición en la Junta de Gobernadores en cada uno de los distritos electorales 2, 4, 6, 8 y 10 y tres posiciones en el Consejo en cada uno de los distritos electorales 2, 4, 6, 8 y 10. Todos los puestos de la Asociación tienen períodos de cuatro años. El mapa de arriba muestra los límites de votación de la Asociación. Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 26 de diciembre del 2021. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un votante individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en srp.net/elecciones o llamando a la línea de información de elecciones de SRP al (602) 236-3048. Los votantes también deben tener al menos 18 años de edad. Los votos para todas las posiciones se emiten en función de la superficie. Para obtener información adicional sobre las elecciones del 2022 o sobre cómo agregarse a la Lista permanente de votación anticipada para futuras elecciones, visite el sitio web de SRP en srp.net/elecciones. Este aviso se publica por orden de la Junta de Gobernadores y de conformidad con los Estatutos de la Asociación.

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Players, coaches rejoice over midseason tourneys BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

he pandemic robbed high school athletes of “normal” experience in 2020. It forced an extension of the winter sports season and for indoor sports such as basketball and wrestling, athletes were forced to wear masks. As a result of a delayed fall season, winter sports offered fewer games and no tournaments that basketball players love when schools are on winter break. But 2021 allowed teams to turn the page on condensed seasons. And with that, tournaments returned. “It’s all about the opportunity,” Ramirez said. “Every team in some of these events has an opportunity to raise the gold ball at the end of the year. Our staff when we took this job said we wanted to play the best. We just look forward to the opportunity to do that.” Ramirez’s first season as head coach at Saguaro was one he wasn’t accustomed to. He met his players through video calls and was rarely able to spend time with them

Saguaro coach Lucas Ramirez said the return of midseason tournaments provides an opportunity for his players, especially those involved in football, to get accustomed to the game after joining the team late. He said that was one aspect missed last season due to COVID. (David Minton/Progress Staff)

Saguaro junior guard Jeremiah Hinds helped lead the Sabercats to a win over Tempe in the McClintock Holiday Shootout. Overall, the team was competitive in most games every tournament they played – mostly against teams in a higher conference. (David Minton/Progress Staff)

on the court throughout the summer and fall. Typically, summer events like Section 7 and other showcases allow coaches to see where their teams stand before the new school year begins. The same goes for preseason tournaments held at Scottsdale high schools and others across the East Valley. Ramirez wanted to take advantage and participate in as many exhibition games as he could throughout the offseason. Saguaro took part in the Section 7 tournament, which featured 160 teams from 12 states at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Once the season began in November, Ramirez entered his team into the Holiday Hoops Tournament at Horizon and McClintock Holiday Shootout – one of the premier midseason tournaments over the Christmas break. Having faced teams like McClintock, Mesa and Tempe, it allowed Ramirez to see where the Sabercats stacked up against a higher level of competition. Especially as the Sabercats now enter region play, having that opportunity was

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A sports complex with great promise opens BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

ell Bank Park, the massive 320-acre amateur and youth sports complex in East Mesa, opened last week – bringing to the city the promise of a new revenue stream and a new national claim to fame and a major addition to the world of youth and amateur sports in Scottsdale and the region. Legacy Sports USA, the founder of the $280-million facility near Ellsworth and Pecos roads, opened its fields and courts for the first time as part of a soft opening

for parents and athletes. It already hosted several high school soccer matches as part of the AZ Soccer Showcase on its sprawling set of artificial turf fields and held a friends and family event last weekend. Last week, operators welcomed the public for the first time to walk the grounds and meet tournament and sports directors. “It’s so exciting,” said Chad Miller, the CEO of Legacy Sports USA. “To bring something like this to where we grew up. This is our home and it means so much to us.” For sports enthusiasts, Bell Bank Park means a 3,000-seat outdoor stadium, as

eSports arena, an indoor arena, 31 soccer/lacrosse/football fields, 57 indoor volleyball courts, eight baseball and adult softball fields, 16 fastpitch softball and Little League baseball fields, 20 basketball courts, 48 pickleball courts, 12 beach volleyball courts, an obstacle course racing park, 23 futsal courts, a gymnastics center, dance studio, cheer center, sports performance center, family fitness center, wellness center, kids play center, 2.7 acre great lawn for concerts and events and a 17,000-square-foot sports restaurant and bar. The first tournaments for several of the

youth sports organizations that partnered with Legacy Sports USA took place last Friday. Chad was expecting 45,000 visitors last weekend. He and his team estimate 5.5 million people to visit the park per year. Some amenities are still under construction, including the zipline in Miller Way, a walkway that connects two of the main complex’s main building that houses the Esports Arena, basketball courts and gymnastics center. Full completion is slated for February. “The closest thing we ever had growing

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Free golf event introduces game to East Valley youth BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

he Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is once again attempting to reach out to local youth in an effort to introduce them to the game of golf at an early age. The Itty Bitty Open will tee off on Saturday, Jan. 15 at several locations across the Valley, including Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Ahwatukee and Scottsdale. In its 34th year, the Itty Bitty Open provides children between the ages of 3 and 5 and their parent the opportunity to learn the game from qualified professionals from both the PGA

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up was Disney’s Wide World of Sports on the East Coast,” Chad said. “On the West Coast and particularly here in Arizona, we never had anything available to us. For so long club teams here would have to go out of state to experience these national level tournaments. Now Arizona has Bell Bank Park to call its own.” It’s more than that to Mesa – even if its residents never set foot in the complex, according to Mayor John Giles, who noted this is “the largest youth and amateur sports complex in the United States.” For one thing, it’s a new source of sports tourism revenue for the city, which already reaps millions annually as a host to two spring baseball venues. Adding to the di-

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one Ramirez believes benefitted his young team. “What I love about these events is it’s all against competition that is bigger than us,” Ramirez said. “It’s a great platform for us, and it’s all about getting better. I mean, it’s great to compete and win games. But at the end of the day, it’s all about getting better so we can play our best basketball in January and February. These tournaments help us do that.” Other programs across the East Valley are also reaping the benefits of midseason tournaments and other showcases returning. Gilbert has long established itself as one of the top programs in the 5A Conference, dating back to the Tigers’ championship in 2018. Head coach Jay Caserio prides

and LPGA. They will also have the opportunity to take part in fun-filled, non-competitive golf games and tournaments. “For 34 years, the Itty Bitty Open is a great way for parents to introduce their children to the game of golf,” Scott McNevin, Executive Director of the JGAA, said in a press release. “In fact, adults who attended decades ago are now bringing their kids, so the second generation is already here.” Each golfer must have an adult caddie accompany them throughout the event. The JGAA will provide each golfer with a set of right-handed plastic clubs, balls, a bag and visor to wear during the event.

rect tax benefits the city sees is the broad economic impact Bell Bank Park will have for hotels, restaurants and other businesses in Mesa. Last year, Mesa Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak said the park “is something people will talk about around the country.” Once construction of the State Route 24 is completed, organizers expect Scottsdale teams will flood the complex because it will offer a relatively clear shot from the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway. Legacy partnered with several youth and adult organizations that will bring a variety of sports to the park. One of those organizations is Arizona Arsenal, one of the state’s largest and most well-known club soccer programs.

himself on his team’s ability to compete with the highest level of competition in the state. And at the McClintock Holiday Shootout, they proved that to be a fact. Caserio coached the Tigers to a championship win in the holiday tournament, beating fellow 5A contender McClintock in the quarterfinals, Apollo in the semifinals and 6A contender Hamilton in the title game. It’s the second straight in-season tournament Gilbert claimed the trophy, as it won its preseason Welcome to the Jungle tournament in November downing 6A favorite Perry. The two showed Caserio the level of talent his team has and their ability to work together. It also gave them a wave of momentum heading into region play. “The more touches you can get as a team, that’s an opportunity to develop that

The JGAA asks participants with their own set of clubs to leave them at home for the event. Along with the tournament and other golf-related games, the JGAA will also host a “Best Dressed Golfer and Caddie Team” competition where participants can wear anything from classic golf attire to contemporary fashion to anything they can come up with that would raise the eyebrows of judges. Winners will receive a congratulatory letter, trophy and two tickets for the R.S. Hoyt, Jr. Dream Day Activities at the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Locations for the Itty Bitty Open include

Arsenal became the flagship club last March and will utilize its turf fields and main stadium that seats just over 5,000 people for its matches. David Belfort, the technical director for Arizona Arsenal and the club soccer director at the park, said it provides youth players a new opportunity to play on a large stage. He expects most of the Arsenal teams to utilize the fields for practices throughout the club season. With 31 fields and a stadium, he believes it creates an opportunity for more clubs and college coaches to flock to the state. “I think this facility can really bring a different experience that people will be attracted to,” Belfort said. “Just with the AZ Soccer Showcase all the junior colleges in the area and the NAIAs were all present

chemistry and play your best in February,” Caserio said. “I’m just appreciative that we are able to play again. We missed it, especially with fans in the stands.” Hamilton coach Doug Harris grew up playing in the McClintock Holiday Shootout and others when he attended Corona del Sol. He always dreamed of one day coaching in them and was able to accomplish that. Last year, with the tournaments gone, he missed them dearly. They are a part of who he was as a player and who he is now as a coach. And like other coaches and players, they prepare them for a brutal stretch of schedule in the later half of the season – when wins matter the most. “You miss the fans being in here, you miss the atmosphere, you miss the coaches and going up against other great teams,” Harris

Jefferson Park in Mesa, McQueen Park in Gilbert, Espee Park in Gilbert, Pecos Park in Ahwatukee and Scottsdale Ranch Park. It will also be held at locations in Avondale (Friendship Park), Glendale (Legend at Arrowhead Golf Club), Goodyear (Falcon Park), Maricopa (Copper Sky Multigenerational Center), Peoria (Rio Vista Community Center), Surprise (Surprise Stadium), Tempe (Benedict Park) and 10 other locations in Phoenix. Those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up by Sunday, Jan. 9. RSVP by calling 602-944-6168 or visit JGAA.org and click on Itty Bitty Open to learn more.

and they’re wide-eyed as they watched games. There’s definitely a buzz around it.” Along with Arsenal, Legacy also partnered with ELITE Youth Football, which will be rebranded as ELITE Football Powered by Legacy Sports USA. Currently, ELITE sponsors 20 youth football teams in the Chandler area. At Legacy, ELITE will expand and offer boys and girls flag football leagues, 7-on7 leagues and adult flag football leagues. There will also be an ELITE Football Academy, ELITE club football teams, the ELITE Bears tackle teams – a local Chandler team that routinely competes for national championships – and kids camps and NFL player camps.

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said. “To have it back is monumental. They really get you ready and geared in.” Saguaro secured one victory in the McClintock Holiday Shootout, the last of the midseason tournaments to take place before the start of the new semester. It allowed some of its players like Tristan Monday to become accustomed to basketball again after an extended football season. Others, such as Saguaro quarterback and guard Devon Dampier, will soon join him on the court. Ramirez said playing games every day was a good way to get them up to speed. “Not too many basketball teams have a defensive end going to Wisconsin like Tristan Monday,” Ramirez said. “These games allow us to kind of put it all together to go compete for a region title again.”

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the next year or two. He plans to get away from the stigma of being a club league and turn into a developmental association for players looking to go on to the next level. He believes that becomes easier with the exposure his league will receive while playing at Bell Bank Park. While the park itself was fast-tracked and built in six months, the vision was 30 years in the making. Brett and Chad both collaborated with their father, Randy, who is the founder of Legacy Sports USA, to come up with the idea for the massive sports and entertainment complex. Brett, who graduated from Corona del Sol in Tempe, and Chad never had the opportunity to play in big venues growing up. But they wanted to create a space that would double as sports and entertainment venue for families and athletes to enjoy. They did that. “Whenever we got together for family gatherings, this would be the topic of conversation,” Brett said. “You can’t beat family. This is a family entertainment park and it’s an idea that was created by my dad for my brother and me. For us to live and breathe this, there’s not better feeling.” For more information about Bell Bank Park, visit legacysportsusa.com.

The park also plans to host the Association of Pickleball Professionals Tour from Jan. 4-9 as part of its season kick off. The Professional Tour of Pickleball, another organization in a booming sport, will also descend upon Bell Bank Park for a stop in February. National Pickleball will also host two amateur events at Bell Bank. All three organizations will utilize the park’s 41 courts. In March, Bell Bank will host Trilogy Lacrosse for its Elite Spring Break Training Camps, where some of the top high school lacrosse players from across the country will train for four weeks. Also, in March, West Coast Premier Baseball plans to its month-long spring training series on the park’s eight baseball and softball fields. Other partnerships include Jam On It AAU Basketball, the Arizona Gym Rats and the 2022 USA Gymnastics Men’s and Women’s Development Program National Championships. “We are very excited to open it and there’s been an influx of people reaching out to us telling us how excited they are for it to open,” said Brett Miller, president of Legacy Sports USA. “Do I wish I was younger and

The Tradition at Kierland apartment complex in Scottsdale was sold in August for $159 million by an investment group that paid $75.6 million for it just four years ago. (Special to the Progress)

could play on all of the fields? Absolutely. But we are excited to see some smiles.” One of the park’s most unique partnerships is with the Arizona Cactus Football League, an adult semi-professional league that allows players to continue competing in the sport they love beyond their high

school, college or professional careers. The league will feature eight teams, reduced from 16 the year prior. Three games will take place every Saturday beginning in February inside the park’s main stadium. Matt Archer, the owner of the AZCFL, aims to take his league to new heights in

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Conservation Expo returns to Boardwalk BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

he Conservation Expo is back, scheduled Saturday, Jan. 15, after the pandemic forced its cancellation last year. More than 30 organizations from around Arizona will be bringing exhibits, games, animal interactions and other fun activities for the family. “The whole goal of the Conservation Expo is to celebrate the work what these organizations are doing with conservation throughout the state of Arizona and give the awareness to guests that these organizations exist and they can participate in them,” said Dave Peranteau, OdySea Aquarium director of conservation and animal care. While saving wild animals is a large focus for the visiting organizations, the expo also gives them the exposure they lost during the pandemic.

The Conservation Expo returns on Sat. Jan. 15 to the courtyard of Arizona Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Special to the Progress)

“Because of the pandemic, the focus and availability of volunteers and donors were hard to come by,” Peranteau said. “These organizations are our partners in conservation, so we want to make sure

we’re doing everything we can to allow them to fully recover.” The groups also are looking for volunteers. “A lot of the organizations that we in-

vite are smaller nonprofits throughout the state of Arizona that rely on volunteer help,” said Peranteau. The organizations will drive support through interactive activities and appearances from creatures that guests can interact with. “We did not want this expo to be similar to ones where pamphlets are handed out and it’s stagnant, so what we do is we have every vendor bring an activity,” Peranteau said. “At every table there’s something for the kids not only to learn but to participate in – which we really believe creates a connection between the organization and its mission.” Among the animals in attendance, the Phoenix Herpetological Society will bring out a 6-foot alligator and OdySea Aquarium will have its sloths on hand for guests to meet and learn about. However, a game featuring a guest fa-

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Lovin’ Life Expo features The Duttons BY ALLISON BROWN Progress Staff Writer

nown for their upbeat, familyfriendly shows, The Duttons weren’t always performers. In fact, matriarch Sheila Dutton admits she never really saw the value in performing until she had the chance to do it with her kids. “As a matter of fact, if you were to pick someone, the most unlikely thing that I would be doing would be performing out on a stage with my family, but the kids really wanted to do it together as a family,” she says. “We never made a conscious decision to be performers or entertainers. It was just one thing kind of led to another.”

The Duttons will be bringing their upbeat music to the Lovin’ Life Expos this month in Sun City and Mesa. (Special to Progress)

The Duttons will show off their performance chops as the musical entertainment at the Lovin’ Life Expos on Jan. 24, at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City and Jan. 26 at the Mesa Convention Center. The family has been hitting stages full time since 1991 and has since become a force. They landed among the top 10 finalists on “America’s Got Talent,” voted America’s most musical family by Nickelodeon, won several awards for performance and entertained thousands at their theaters, including one in Mesa. The Duttons first brought their show to sunny Arizona in the winter of 2005 and have since made it their winter home.

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is roots as a pianist and arranger trace to his days with the Buddy Rich Big Band. He also worked with Frank Sinatra before establishing himself as a solo artist and bandleader with more than two-dozen albums and worldwide concerts to his name. And he is among the few musicians in the world who has a Ravenscroft piano, built in Scottsdale, in his home. Now, Bill Cunliffe’s musical journey brings him to Scottsdale, where he and his trio perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 to kick off the new year for Lakeshore Music in a 7:30 p.m. concert at Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Drive. Tickets are at lakeshoremusic.org. Cunliffe, known for his innovative and swinging style, will appear with the legendary Joe LaBarbera on drums and

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In 2010, the Duttons partnered with East Valley High School in Mesa to renovate and update their auditorium. Shows that blend bluegrass and country kick off on Jan. 14, and continue every weekend through March 31. What began as just mom, dad and their four children has grown to include their in-laws and grandchildren. Dutton says the family ties run deep. Everyone is closely involved in all aspects of the business. She says working, performing and touring with family has brought them closer together.

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vorite bird is expected to generate the biggest buzz. “This year we will offer ‘Penguin Poop Bingo’ – where the penguins will walk across a bingo board and we will call out the number of the square in which they defecate on. Everybody loves penguins, so when we bring them out it’s a huge draw that is fun for the family,” said Peranteau. The expo is also hoping to add attractions like face painting and a unique artistic opportunity for the kids. “We have really talented team members here that build sculptures,” said Pe-

Bill Cunliffe will be playing a 9-foot piano at the Ravenscroft Hall in Scottsdale Jan. 15. (Special to the Progress)

“We traveled over a million miles giving all these concerts around the United States,” she says. “So, they grew up together in the bus and I always said that the best way to help families be together is to get in a bus and then if they have issues, they have to work them out. “They can’t run to their bedrooms or to their friend’s house. They have to sit and talk about it and work it out. So, the kids learned early on to forgive each other really quickly. I think that was an unexpected advantage of touring.” She says there is more to The Duttons than performances and accolades. The music comes down to the fans. Sheila

ranteau. “We also do a lot of communitybased cleanup activities and we take what we clean up and make it into artwork. This year, we are making two shorebirds and the kids at the expo can help us paint the feathers on it throughout the day that will eventually be hung over our huge shoreline exhibit.” Peranteau also believes that this will inspire young people and kids to want to protect critters and the environment for years to come. “It’s kind of an eye-opener for the children in the aspect that it shows them how many avenues they can pursue if they are interested in conservation,” he said.

Derek Oles on bass. “I’m coming over a day early and it’s going to be fun to see everything,” Cunliffe said of his first look at state-of-theart Ravenscroft Hall, which his friend, Bob Ravenscroft, opened in October. “I’m a big fan of Bob and the work he’s done, needless to say.” Cunliffe met Ravenscroft in Vail, Colo., where for 30 years Cunliffe has been involved with the Vail Jazz Workshop. Their friendship grew and Ravenscroft, with little fanfare, sent one of his custom-made pianos, which retails for $230,000, to Cunliffe’s southern California home. “That is the truth and I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” Cunliffe said. “Bob and I got to know each other. We corresponded a little. But this still came out of left field, to be honest with you. I did not expect this to happen. It’s says she was amazed to learn how their shows could bring joy to audiences. She recalls fans telling her that their performances encouraged them to reunite with their own families or pursue music. Dutton isn’t quite sure what the future holds for the family business. As the children have aged, they’ve pursued different lines of work. However, there is a third generation of Duttons who may choose to take up the mantle. No matter what lies ahead, Dutton says she feels they are forging the right path. “We just feel so honored and blessed that we’ve been led into something that

Peranteau also believes this is an impactful event for the organizations involved and is surprised each year by the number of groups that want to be represented. “It always amazes me how easy it is to get these organizations to sign on because they know the impact it has had in the three year’s we’ve done this,” he said. Beyond creating an event that is fun, Peranteau hopes that this event will make attendees think more about the environment and the need to preserve wildlife. “This is impactful and it can lead to change. We want to be at the forefront of that change,” he said. “Being able to have

hard to even understand, really, why he chose me.” “Bill Cunliffe is one of the towering Grammy-winning composers, pianists and band leaders of our time,” said Woody Wilson, Lakeshore Music’s founder and president. “He has performed and recorded with the legends of jazz music and spent his career passing that knowledge and experience along to several generations of young musicians. He is truly the embodiment and the soul of jazz and we are always honored to present him.” Cunliffe was awarded a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement for “West Side Story Medley,” on the album “Resonance Big Band Plays Tribute to Oscar Peterson” (Resonance Records, 2009). He has received five Grammy

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we didn’t even see the value in the beginning,” she said. “It has enriched our lives, provided us with the best friends in the world that we have met through performing, provided us with a second family who we had adopted and given us an opportunity to work on something that makes a difference and that is really a positive thing in our lives.” Lovin’ Life Expos lovinlife.com/expos/ The Duttons theduttons.com/arizona

the opportunity to host these great organizations and share some of their success stories is a great feeling and it’s definitely what OdySea Aquarium’s mission is all about.”

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nominations and two Emmy nominations. He was 1989 winner of the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, and in 2010 the Los Angeles Jazz Society honored him with its Composer/Arranger Award. He was commissioned by Hall of Fame basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to write the score for Abdul-Jabbar’s film “On the Shoulders of Giants,” an homage to the Harlem Rens basketball team of the 1920s and ’30s. Cunliffe’s soundtrack was nominated for NAACP Image Award Best Album. Cunliffe also played for some time with the famed Antonetti brothers’ salsa band. “I’m often intrigued by challenges,” he said. “I remember playing with them, playing a montuno and thinking it sounds really great. Then these two guys are holding their heads and hating what I was doing. I was challenged to figure it out. “I always liked it. I love Brazilian music. I love salsa and I love dance music. I like music that makes people feel good, that swings.”

The brand-new Ravenscroft Theater is the new home for the popular jazz Series presented by Lakeshore Music. (Special to the Progress)

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he Scottsdale Gallery will hold its “Demonstration… and Donuts” Gold Palette ArtWalk 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, as bagpipers stroll the streets of the Scottsdale Arts District along Main Street from Scottsdale Road to Goldwater Boulevard and north of Indian School on Marshall Way to 5th Avenue. Participating galleries will also be featuring live artists’ demonstrations and donut sampling. The event also is raising money for the 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit that assists families of public safety officers and first responders killed or injured in the line of duty. “The Scottsdale Police and Fire departments put their lives on the lie for the safety, security and protection of our residents and businesses and we could not be more grateful for their selfless service,” said Scottsdale Gallery Association President French Thompson. “Our annual Demonstrations… and Donuts ArtWalk serves as a fun way for us to shine a much-deserved spotlight on these everyday heroes while giving our art lovers a unique way to support them while enjoying fantastic art and entertainment.”

The following galleries will be hosting donut tastings and most will offer live artist demonstrations: The Art Factory, Art One, Carstens Fine Art Studio & Gallery (Cyndy Carstens will be demonstrating some of her famous skyscape and landscape oil paintings with brush and palette knife), Creative Gateways, French Designer Jeweler, J Klein Art Factory and J Klein Gallery, (artist Michael Lotenero will be doing a live painting demonstration). Also participating are On the Edge Gallery, Quantum Art, Inc., The Signature Gallery (artists Reid Richardson and Michael Pabst will be painting), Territorial Indian Arts & Antiques and Wilde Meyer Gallery and Xanadu Gallery. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West also will be open. In partnership with the City of Scottsdale, the SGA also presents eight Gold Palette ArtWalk events per year that feature a dedicated theme and activities specific to the theme including demonstrations and more. Information: scottsdalegalleries.com. The Scottsdale Gallery Association comprises gallery owners that promote fine art galleries in the Scottsdale Art District.

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inda Nash acknowledges that diners at her popular Barrio Queen restaurant are sometimes in a hurry. She and co-owner Steve Rosenfield listened to their guests and opened Familia: Barrio Cosita in December. Spanish for “little barrio,” Barrio Cosita has big flavor and goals. “We offer a different menu, but it’s still authentic Mexican food,” Nash said. “It has a nice, little neighborhood feel.” The new fast-casual concept opened in a 2,300-square-foot space at 15801 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Suite 100, Scottsdale. “We chose the location because it’s right off the freeway at the Loop 101 and Frank Lloyd Wright,” she explained. “We thought it would be a good place for guests to stop if they’re going home or on their way to work.” Barrio Cosita brings the traditional flavors of Mexico in a trendy, urban vibe, boasting a full bar and lower price point than Barrio Queen. “We sell tacos and burritos,” Nash said. “They’re different than what we offer at Barrio Queen. We didn’t want to compete with Barrio Queen. There’s a Sonoran hot dog, which is one of my favorites.”

Barrio Cosita boasts authentic Mexican food with a little neighborhood vibe. (Courtesy of Barrio Cosita)

The restaurant features a vibrant interior with a brass-plated bar and bright and colorful art installations. Seating is available indoors and out, and menu highlights include blue corn tortilla tacos with options like pulled pork, fried fish, “vegetariano,” chorizo and beef barbacoa ($13/three for most); as well as burritos with a choice of chicken tinga, Puerco bohemio, beef barbacoa ($9 to $11). Large plates include several creative options, such as the pulled pork grilled cheese with Noble Bread sourdough,

Oaxaca cheese, cotija, served with a side of tomato sauce ($11); Sonoran dog with Noble Bread bun, all-beef hot dog, topped with diced onion, tomato, mustard, crispy bacon and mayo ($7); and taco salad, romaine topped with black bean, corn, tomato, red onion, avocado ranch, Oaxaca cheese and tortilla strips ($9). The kids’ menu offers chicken tenders, rolled quesadilla, hot dog or bean and cheese burrito, all of which are $6. Similar to Barrio Queen, Barrio Cosita has a robust handcrafted cocktail

menu, with several margarita options ($8 to $12) to a Mexican-style red sangria ($10) to the Café Con Piquete (1921 Crema de Tquila, cold brew, horchata, whipped cream and shaved Mexican chocolate) ($9), as well as wine and beer. Happy hour is offered all day Monday through Friday, and features $2 off cocktails, beer and wine at the bar. Tuesdays mark Taco Tuesday, with three tacos and two sides for $9.99. “Steve and I are really focused on a couple things: guest service and the quality of the food,” Nash said. “Even in this challenging hiring environment, we really push because we’re consumers and we like to dine out. “You never want to go somewhere and have someone district you by having a less than desirable meal. It throws off your whole day. It doesn’t matter if the person is a dishwasher or an executive of the company, you’re respected in the same light. You’re equally as important as the director of operations.” Barrio Cosita 15801 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Suite 100, Scottsdale barriocosita.com 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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