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SUSD upped pupil spending last year – state report BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

BUSINESS.................... 27 Homebuilder redefines luxury home amenities.

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cottsdale Unified School District spent more per pupil than the state average in 2020-2021 and teacher pay was up just a little above the state average as well, according to a report the Arizona Auditor General released last week.

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“We worked really hard to do both.” SUSD Governing Board member Patty Beckman said. “That’s been a focus since I’ve been on the board.” “That’s always a priority,” Beckman added. “When we start (the budgeting process), we look at, ‘How do we get the most money in the classroom?’” The report, which looks annually at

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spending by all Arizona school districts during the prior school year, shows that in 2020-21 – a school year disrupted by the pandemic – Scottsdale Unified: • Spent a total $14,643 per student in 2021, compared to the state average of $12,331 and up from $12,575 the district spent on 2020.

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BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

mixed-use development project with 83 apartments and 5,000 square feet of commercial space near the intersection of E. First Avenue and Marshall Way took a step forward last week. The city Planning Commission voted 6-1 Feb. 23 to recommend City Council approve the rezoning request to allow for the development known as the Artisan, which includes a four-story and five-story building on 1.92 acres.

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The Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles hoist their trophy after defeating Rancho Solano Prep in the 2022 AIA 2A boys basketball state championship game on Feb. 26 at Arizona Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. For a report on the victory, see page 32. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

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Scottsdale Chamber returns with live gatherings BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

he Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its first in-person event since the pandemic on Thursday, March 10, with its Airpark Forum Luncheon – and that's good news for area business owners. Although it has kept its members engaged through virtual forums since the declaration of a world pandemic in March 2020, the Chamber has seen a surge in demand for its services and for a platform for business owners, community leaders and civic group leaders to gain knowledge and voice concerns. “We discovered during the pandemic how essential the Chamber of Commerce is because there was such demand even as people were either limiting their public engagement, not allowing customers to come in or felt there were a lot of protocols they had to follow, they relied heavily on the chamber,” said Chamber President/CEO Mark Stanton. “People were very engaged in the virtual space that we created but they – like all of us – missed that connectivity and now that there seems to be a pathway that we all feel better about from an engagement point of view, we’re getting great pent-up demand.” One of the Chamber’s biggest programs has been its Airpark Forum, which highlights the magnitude of the business that comes through the fourth-ranked airport in the world for business aviation departures, according to WingX, a software which tracks business aviation flight activity globally. “We’ve developed programming that we offer for members and non-members to learn about topics that would be important for business leaders, community leaders and civic group leaders,” Stanton said. “One of the programs we’ve found is a little more geographically specific in Scottsdale is the Scottsdale Airpark – which is an enormously important economic driver for the region.” Due to the influx of travelers and business that has boomed in the area surrounding the Scottsdale Airport, Stanton figured that would be the ide-

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s popular Airpark Forum Luncheon returns this week in person. (Progress file photo)

al location to re-launch the chamber’s program. “That area is an amazing conglomeration of businesses and organizations,” he said. “The ability for a municipal airport to bring in and be a magnet for economic development cannot be found elsewhere.” Slated at Venue 8600 Camelback Ballroom, the event is set to feature three speakers who will offer updates on three varying fields: Jim Keeley, the founding partner and designated broker at Colliers International; Tim Roemer, the director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security; and Sarah Ferrara, the aviation planning and outreach coordinator at the Scottsdale Airport. “There will be a lot of subjects that I think a lot of people will be surprised to learn about and impressed especially if they are a business owner or a business leader,” Stanton said. Keeley is expected to kick things off by providing insight into the growth the Airpark had experienced in the past two years. “Jim Keeley will give a great insight on how this has come through the pandemic and continues to be a growth area,” Stanton said. “Jim is the pivotal commercial development guru who has continued to develop and redevelop the area while providing a wealth of statistics about how much space is being

used by corporations, what new projects are coming online, who is renovating and where things are going.” Roemer will discuss the looming threat of cybersecurity and what it means for business owners. “Tim has held positions in other organizations tied to cybersecurity and he has advice for businesses and organizations to better secure their cyber activities and their web presence,” Stanton said. “He can also offer guidance on where to go if something befalls someone where they are part of a cyber skullduggery.” Additionally, the state has allocated funds to support ongoing efforts to curb cybercrimes from decimating businesses. “There are a number of resources that are available to businesses through the Department of Homeland Security and Gov. Ducey, in this past budget cycle, has allocated a really significant amount of funding to support cybersecurity awareness, grants and investment for businesses to learn from because this is such a vulnerable area,” Stanton said. Lastly, Ferrara will fill in event attendees on the latest happenings of the Scottsdale Airport. “Sarah is all things airport specific,” Stanton said. “If people want to know

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78-year-old Scottsdale man faces up to 200 years in prison after his conviction in a fraud scheme that took more than $23 million from duped investors, mostly senior citizens. A federal jury in Norfolk, Virginia, convicted David Alcorn on multiple counts of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a nationwide investment scheme that targeted hundreds of unsuspecting investors who were nearing retirement age. And when Alcorn is sentenced later this year, he could be joining another Scottsdale senior convicted a year ago in the same case. Kent Maerki, 78, founder of the Dental Support Plus Franchise and Janus Spectrum LLC, is behind bars for the next 16 years for his conviction in the case after personally pocketing more than $4 million. Maerki also was ordered to pay more than $23 million in restitution/ Alcorn’s 11 co-conspirators included a lawyer; Maerki’s wife, Norma Jean Coffin, 60; and Virginia conman Daryl Bank, who posed as a financial advisor and hosted a radio show that featured Alcorn's cronies raving about the "good investment opportunities" they were offering. Those two “opportunities” involved Dental Support Plus and Spectrum that drained unsuspecting seniors’ retirement accounts to finance lavish lifestyles, according to the IRS, which investigated the

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case. Maerki, who had been barred by a federal court in 1984 from selling securities, continued to sell the investments without disclosing that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Virginia State Corporation Commission, and the Arizona State Corporation Commission were investigating the conspirators for fraud. Even as he faced trial on 17 criminal counts, Alcorn in 2020 still tried to make money on investors by acting as a broker for a company called Pacific Capital Investors that promised to build a dozen condominiums in Flagstaff, according to court papers. The swindlers conducted their scheme from 2011 through 2017, operating out of California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, and Virginia. “Indeed, Alcorn obtained at least $3.8 million in fraudulent proceeds over the course of three years and the government seized what funds it could to preserve assets for forfeiture and potential restitution,” a federal prosecutor told the judge in his case during pre-trial proceedings. In the Dental Support Plus scheme, the conspirators promised investors they would refer patients to dentists and that the dentists would return a portion of the fees they earned from these patients to the franchise entity. Those payments would constitute the return on the investment of the franchise purchasers. For the most part they used insurance salespeople who were not licensed to sell

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and how that is helping stimulate the economy.” Though there is a strong educational component to the forum, Stanton hopes that the forum aids businesses in expanding networks. “The other byproduct of an event like this is that the folks that attend are going to be meeting with other business owners, other municipal leaders and engaging in networking,” he said. He also believes this is a great way to underscore the dynamic of the economy of Scottsdale. “This is a great opportunity to get a snapshot of what a dynamic economy in the Scottsdale area is and also how

ployees, and to purchase an astonishing amount of luxury items,” prosecutors told the judge. “And then, when the bottom fell out, Maerki filed for bankruptcy and claimed to have nothing left… The complicated and sophisticated nature of these schemes and the duration of these crimes demonstrate that Maerki’s actions were not an aberration for him – they were a way of life.” Referring to both Maerki and his wife, prosecutors noted, “The American Express bills reflect precisely what they spent these funds on: plastic surgery, luxury items such as expensive watches, purses, clothing, extravagant dinners, travel, and many other frivolous items.” Married six times, Maerki had a long history of regulatory actions taken against him that prosecutors said “did nothing to deter him from engaging in these crimes.” They also brushed aside his age – a position likely to be taken against Alcorn – and noted their victims will suffer the “devastating financial” consequences because of the defendants’ actions. “The securities laws are aimed at preventing this exact type of crime, and yet, Maerki, Bank, Alcorn and the other conspirators claimed to operate in the purportedly 'unregulated' area of self-directed IRA accounts,” prosecutors said. “This was simply not true, and it caused a massive amount of financial harm to hundreds of innocent victims across the country.”

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Commissioner Barney Gonzalez cast the lone vote against the recommendation. Half the commercial space is earmarked for offices for the developer and the other half will be retail space. Gonzalez said he would like to a guarantee the retail space be a restaurant. The other commissioners voted for the project along with a construction mitigation plan that requires construction vehicles be parked on the property during the building phase. “I would love to support the project as long as we can have some sort of construction mitigation plan attached to it,” said Commissioner Christian Serena. Commissioner Barry Graham agreed with Serena. “If the construction goes sideways, it can have an extremely deleterious effect on the merchants that have been there for so many decades,” Graham said. “I feel for (local businessman) Jimmy Ericksson and his concerns about the unknowns, what could happen with construction. But there seems to be an appropriate amount of response to that as far as what the applicant is doing in

The Artisan complex in downtown Scottsdale will have 83 units and 5,000 square feet of commercial space. (City of Scottsdale)

the context of making this the best possible project during the construction, during its development.” Commissioner George Ertel said all projects going forward should have a construction mitigation plan. He acknowledged that the Artisan will change the neighborhood but it will add more parking and more homes while adding very little traffic to downtown. “Yes there’s going to be more traffic but 83 units is not going to be a ton of

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about construction mitigation plans put in the city’s development ordinances but wanted to know how the city could enforce a mitigation agreement. City Planning Director Tim Curtiss said enforcement falls to the city manager and his staff, code enforcement and the zoning administrator. The height and density of the project are below what is allowed by the downtown character area plan. The Type II portion of the property allows for 72 feet of height and the developer is requesting 64 feet there. The Type I portion of the project allows for a maximum of 54 feet of height and the developer is asking for 48 feet. Furthermore, the density in the area allows for 50 units per acre and the developer is requesting about 43 units per acre. “This is not an example of putting 20 pounds in a 10-pound bag,” said John Barry, attorney for the developer. The Artisan would also generate 49% less traffic than what the current zoning would allow for, Berry said. The project, if approved, would reAFTER

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This Blue Scottsdale is not a political or sad thing BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale is turning blue. Not blue as in sad, blue as in healthy. At least that’s the hope. Officials from the city of Scottsdale and HonorHealth launched a community health initiative Wednesday with a company called Blue Zones. Company officials were on the ground talking to civic, business and community leaders for three days last week to get a snap shot of Scottsdale’s well-being as a community. “Right now, we’re doing an assessment,” said Blue Zones spokesman Dan Buettner Jr. “That’s an opportunity to pressure test us to see if we’re a good fit and if we can help what they are trying to do and for us to pressure test the community to see if this community is ready for something that is, frankly, transformative.” They will come back within the next 60 days with recommendations on how to make Scottsdale a healthier place to live. Finally, they will work with community leaders for the next three to five years to help them make the substantive changes to make the “healthy (lifestyle) choice, the easy choice” in Scottsdale. The idea is to implement behavior, diet and other variables like social practices

from five communities around the world with exceptionally healthy, long-lived populations (called Blue Zones) in communities in the United States. Those Blue Zone communities are Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica and Loma Linda, California. People in Blue Zone communities don’t pursue health, Buettner said. Good health results from their diet, work regimen and social connections. It’s not about going to the gym and working hard for an hour and spending the rest of the day on the couch. It’s about a fundamental shift in lifestyle. “What we’ve done is reverse engineered those environmental and life style factors that allowed communities with a fraction of the economic resources that we have to live exceptionally long, happy and diseasefree lives, and we’ve brought it home to American communities where we spend 10 times more on healthcare with worse results,” Buettner said. Mayor David Ortega said the healthy lifestyle Scottsdale offers draws employers to the city. “The Scottsdale airport was named the fourth busiest airport for business travel in the world,” he said. “We are a touch point

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Scottsdale man eyes a mountainous feat BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

hat are your plans for this spring? Catch a ball game? Yeah, right. Whip the yard into shape? Maybe raise $100,000 for children’s charities by climbing to the top of Mt. Everest? Hhhmmm ... That last choice may not be on anyone’s agenda this year, but raising $100,000-plus for children’s charities by climbing the world’s tallest mountain is definitely on Scottsdale resident Clayton Wolfe’s to-do list. He leaves April 18 to scale all 29,035 feet of Mt. Everest and doesn’t plan to return until the first week of June. And when he makes that climb, he will be carrying 1,000 gold coins. He’s hoping to sell them for $100 each, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Scottsdale 20/30 Club which will pass the money on to Boys Hope Girls Hope, The Care Fund and New Pathways for Youth, the three primary beneficiaries of the upcoming Scottsdale 20/30 Club Olympiad fundraiser. When Wolfe was introduced to the Scottsdale 20/30 Club, he says it was exactly what he was looking for. “This club is a way for me to be involved in supporting the community in a sustainable way – it provides me with accountability and a support system.” Trent Hancock, chairman for Agents Benefiting Children for the 20/30 club, described Wolfe as “honest, hard-working, down to earth, a very genuine per-

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for business leaders who come here for our many attractions but also to make strong business decisions; decisions related to the wellness of their companies and our community as a whole.” Ortega pointed out the city has a general plan, which Blue Zones officials said fits perfectly with the dynamics of their program not only for its many hiking trails but also for its pedestrian and bike friendly aspects. HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte said Blue Zones approached him about adding Scottsdale to the list of 61 other communi-

Scottsdale resident Clayton Wolfe is planning to climb Mt. Everest next month to benefit charities for children. (Special to the Progress)

son. It takes a certain type of person to climb Mt. Everest.” The organization raised $600,000 through the club’s Olympiad fundraiser last year and is shooting for $1 million this year. “If he brings in a $100,000, that’s 10 percent,” Hancock said. “That’s huge.” This will be Wolfe’s second attempt at

ties the company serves, but he was sold immediately. “The table was set, you had me at ‘hello,’” LaPorte said. “We were ready.” His eagerness stems from a personal crisis he experienced seven years ago when he had a heart attack. Afterwards, he read a book titled, “Blue Zones, Nine Lessons for Living Longer.” He said he and staff have discussed for years how to implement the principles in the book in Scottsdale when Buettner and company came ringing. And the timing couldn’t be better, he said. “If ever there was a time to do this, it feels like it is right now,” LaPorte said. “We’re in

assailing the summit. He made it to the “South Col” in what’s known as the “death zone” at 26,000 feet last year when one of the members of his party got sick. The member was pale and was having difficulty breathing. The head of the expedition gave him the night and the next morning to try

kind of pandemic recovery mode and I think there are a lot of people who want to focus on good health and want to channel their energy into something positive.” Bringing something like Blue Zones to the community is at the core of what HonorHealth is all about, LaPorte said. “I don’t believe it’s ever been our mission to just simply passively respond to sick people,” he said. “We should of course help them with treatment and recovery but I believe our mission is to promote the full health and well-being of our community,” LaPorte said. Promoting health instead of just responding to illness is going to be increas-

sleep it off, but there were no improvements, so the crew turned around. It would have taken just hours to reach the top. It turned out that was the right call though, as they man wound up having COVID.

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ingly important, he said. “This is a paradigm shift for organizations like ours,” LaPorte said. “We’re not just here to wait for people to present for care. We’re here to help them lead healthy lives. If that means they don’t need certain services the same way, so be it. “We will pivot our service capability according to the need. I tell you, I’m not sure how society is going to afford what is an (increasingly) chronically ill society. I don’t know how we are going to be able to afford it if we don’t turn this narrative around and get more on the front end of making an impact as opposed to just treating on the back end.”

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Scottsdale prepares rate hikes for various services BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

he cost of living in Scottsdale is going up. City Council got its first look at staff-proposed rate hikes for city services March 1 and has scheduled a vote on those increases for its May 17 meeting. Those rate increases included water, sewer and solid waste fee increases. Water rates are proposed to go up 3.4%, which would take effect Nov. 1. The idea is to give people time to change their water usage habits before the rate hike hits. Sewer rates are proposed to go up 4.7% and would take effect July 1. The reasons for the water increases include increasing costs of raw water and treatment chemicals, rising costs of repairing aging infrastructure, the need for more actions for drought preparedness under Stage 1 of The Drought Management Plan) and higher groundwater treatment operating costs to improve the reliability, safety and water quality of Scottsdale wells.

Scottsdale Water Resources Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer outlined the rising cost buffeting the city. (Special to the Progress)

Specifically, the cost of Central Arizona Project water is us 14%, the cost of Salt River Project water is up 6% and treatment chemicals costs are up 16%. The

total water and chemical for water and sewer increase is $4,513,969. “There is a substantial amount of increases in our commodities that we need to deliver our services,” said city Water Resources Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer. In the meantime, solid waste rates are going up 15% for residential users and 7% for commercial users and likely will take effect July 1. The increases here compensate for inflation, an increase in pay to remain competitive with other cities and new equipment. The Brush and Bulk Program is becoming increasingly expensive to run, said Public Works Director Dan Worth. The city can run 10 trucks during the busy season but only has four tractors to load them. That means the trucks have to be loaded manually. That fact, along with lower wages makes it difficult to keep employees, who can go to other cities, Worth said and turnover in the Brush and Bulk Program has been as high as 90% at times. Combine that with heavier than usual

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With no Cactus League, Innings Fest draws a crowd BY KEVIN REDFERN Cronkite News

he ping of metal bats meeting baseballs in the cages could be heard from blocks away. Fans dusted off their favorite jerseys and memorabilia pieces to be signed by MLB legends as they scarfed down funnel cakes and corn dogs. Sharpies and sunscreen filled up purses and strollers galore. And instead of those metal bats, the sights, sounds and smells coming from Sloan Park, Scottsdale Stadium or any of the other Cactus League ballparks around the Valley, fans amid the MLB lockout fans were getting their fix of spring baseball at Tempe Beach Park last weekend when the Innings Festival made its return. After spending a year on hold because of COVID-19, the Innings Festival brought together baseball fans and rock-and-roll diehards, who merged for a two-day festival where MLB legends greeted fans and bands rocked out along Tempe Town Lake. Major League Baseball, and by extension the Cactus League, is still on pause as the league and its players continue collective bargaining negotiations. Many fans who attended Innings Fest said their initial intention was to be at spring training games in addition to experiencing the festival, which is the whole concept of the event. After negotiations fell apart March 1, spring training is still on pause and early games in the regular season have been canceled. Evan Thompson and Corbin Clark, both 27 and San Francisco Giants supporters from Northern California, were two of many fans dressed head to toe in their team’s gear. When they purchased their Innings Fest tickets in October, they hoped to pair the experience with a Giants game during the daytime. “We like Foo Fighters. We like Tame Impala and we like baseball. It’s kind of the trifecta,” Thompson said. “The fans are the ones that are kind of helpless. We don’t re-

The Tempe Innings Festival brought together fans of baseball and music and was a welcome event for supporters of a sport that is dealing with a work stoppage that has shut down Spring Training Season in Scottsdale and the rest of the Valley. (Jim Jacoby/Cronkite News)

ally have a say in what’s going on (with the lockout).” Clark, while also disappointed, expressed interest in meeting Jim Abbott, the New York Yankees’ legend who is largely known for making it as a professional (and throwing a no-hitter) with just one hand. Abbott, who spoke to fans on Sunday, wrote a biography that inspired a young Clark, who is hopeful for a swift conclusion to the league’s negotiations. “I want to see some baseball, I just don’t want to see them compromise on what makes it baseball,” he said. Cactus League games provide a fanfriendly way to engage baseball’s younger audiences through face-to-face player interactions that do not break the piggy bank for parents. While the price point for Innings

fest was fairly steep at around $150 per day for admission, children of all ages received a similar experience to the ballpark. Of course, there is no shortage of adults – or pricey adult beverages – during spring training, either. In addition to Abbott, MLB Legends Roger Clemens, Kenny Lofton, Rick Sutcliffe and more signed baseballs and made small talk with thousands of fans. Former Diamondbacks’ pitcher Dontrelle Willis also made an appearance. Clemens, 59, won seven Cy Young awards and two World Series titles as a player. Sporting his sizable University of Texas national championship ring, he took time to give young players and fans some pointers and baseball grip techniques. One of those lucky fans was a 12-year-old Padres fan

Rowan Ward from San Diego. Ward and his family planned to come watch the Padres play in Peoria in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic suspended all league activities. Now, two years later, they’re missing out on spring training baseball again. “Originally I was here for both (the music and the baseball). Now that it’s just the music, I’m kind of sad,” he said. “I would have preferred to maybe see some baseball played, but that’s definitely not a bad way to spend my day.” The artists did not shy away from the festival’s clear ties between song and sport. Rock artist Del Water Gap took a minute from his set to proclaim his love for the Diamondbacks, and how watching Randy Johnson inspired him to want a mustache when he was younger. Dawson Daugherty, the lead singer of San Diego-based indie pop band “almost Monday,” said, “I hope that the season happens. I kind of wanted to say something (during the show), like, ‘Hey, MLB, can we figure this out?’” Innings Festival will host a second event in Tampa in March to complement Grapefruit League spring training games in Florida. With a fresh slate of artists and MLB legends, one of the few constants is former Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster. Dempster, a two-time All-Star, hosted talk shows with the other MLB legends all weekend long in Tempe, and he will host a similar event in Tampa. In a traditional year, Dempster would be working at Sloan Park in Mesa with the Marquee Network that broadcasts Cubs games and other Chicago baseball content. “I don’t think the intention was ever to fill a void, because (the festival) has been here in the past,” Dempster said. “ “You kind of get the feel of something you’re missing right now. If we can give a little bit of that, and fill that void just a little bit over this weekend, we are doing a great thing. “Because music and baseball, there is nothing better.”

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•Classroom spending comprised 56.7% of the budget with student support consuming another 9.9% and instructional support 5.5% for a total of 72.1%. Student support includes counselors, audiologists, speech pathologists, nurses, social workers, and attendance services while instructional support covers Librarians, teacher training, curriculum development, special education directors, media specialists, and instructionrelated technology services. • In dollar amounts, classroom spending per student was $5,761 – higher than the average per-pupil spending by districts of comparable size and the statewide average. Student support of $1,001 per pupil also exceeded that of similar-sized districts and the state average while instructional support of $552 beat that of other comparably sized districts but was short of the state average of $576. • Non-classroom spending was 27.9% of the budget and included 9.2% spent on administration, 12.8% on plant operations, 2.7% on food service and 3.2% on transportation. • In dollar amounts, per-pupil administrative costs of $935 were higher than the previous year’s $844 and similarly sized districts’ $838 but lower than the $1,041 state per-pupil spending. The report called the district’s administrative spending “high.” • In terms of personnel, there were 15.7 students per teacher – the lowest ration in five years. The district had 68 students per administrator – higher than the state average of 63 students per administrator but lower than the 73-1 ratio among districts the size of SUSD. • Scottsdale Unified’s graduation rate in

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May 2020 – the latest year available to the Auditor General – was 94%. That far exceeded the state average of 78%. • Scottsdale Unified was among only 87 of the state’s 205 school districts that met Gov. Doug Ducey’s goal of raising teacher pay by 20% in three years. The average teacher salary in 2020-21 was $58,592, compared to the state average of $56,349. • The average years of experience of Scottsdale Unified teachers was 14.4 and 13 % of all teachers had no more than three years’ experience. • The 2020-21 enrollment of 19,855 was down 10% from five years ago and the special education population comprised 10% of all students. SUSD Governing Board Vice President Dr. Libby Hart-Wells said the report not only shows the fruits of a sustained effort to maximize tax-dollar spending by the board and administration but also

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port of our community to invest in our public schools. This makes a difference.” Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel said, “We continue to do what we can attract and retain talent for Scottsdale Unified. During the pandemic it’s been a challenge but we’ve also been able to utilize the resources we have in order to prioritize our employees.” Added Beckman, “When teachers start out at other places, their goal is often to get to Scottsdale to retire in.” But Cieniawski said the report, while encouraging, points to more work to be done. “I’m glad we are moving in a better direction,” Cieniawski said. “Can we do better than the current results indicate? Yes, I believe we can and will. Continuing to move SUSD to become the destination district is beneficial to the overall financial health and the future of our Scottsdale community.”

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Lawmakers like guns on campuses, government buildings BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Senate panel voted Thursday to allow more people to carry guns into more places, including school grounds. On a party-line vote, with Republicans in the majority, the Judiciary Committee approved permitting loaded weapons on school campuses as long as they remain in a vehicle. Backers of HB 2414 – crafted by Scottsdale Rep. John Kavanagh – say that it’s designed to ensure that parents driving on to school grounds to pick up their kids don’t have to first stop and unload their weapons. Michael Infanzon, lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League, said most accidents occur when people load and unload their weapons. That carried no weight with Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale. “If you can’t keep your gun from discharging by doing something as simple as loading and unloading it, you shouldn’t be carrying a gun,’’ he said. “And the last

place you should be carrying a gun on a school campus. But the measure, which already has been approved by the House, involves more than just a parent driving into the parking lot. As worded, it also permits adults to stash their weapons in cars parked on campuses, provided the vehicle is locked and the weapon is out of sight. Separately and by the same 5-3 partyline vote, the committee said anyone with a state permit to carry a concealed weapon can bring it into any government building and ignore any “no firearms’’ signs on the door. HB 2316 has built-in exceptions for places like schools and courts. It would allow cities, counties and state agencies to keep guns out – but only if each and every door has a metal detector and a security guard to ensure that no one is armed. And even then, the also would have to have lockers for people to store their weapons. Todd Madeksza, lobbyist for Coconino County, said there are places that guns re-

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ally don’t belong, ranging from the treasurer’s office to the administrative building where the county supervisors meet. And he said the option of keeping them gun-free zones with equipment and staffing is not an answer, estimating it would take about $2 million to purchase the necessary equipment to cover all doors. And that, said Madeksza assumes that the county could recruit the people to staff each of them. “We are having trouble right now even recruiting sheriff’s deputies,’’ he told lawmakers. But Kavanagh said it’s foolish to assume that, absent some screening, that people honor what are supposed to be gun-free buildings. “A 6-by-6 sign on the front door that says ‘no weapons’ is half effective,’’ he said. “It certainly stops people who are lawabiding from bringing their weapons in,’’ Kavanagh said. “But the people who are now law-abiding bring their weapons in, creating a situation where you have good people unarmed and bad people armed.’’ The common theme of both is the question of the balance of the First Amendment right of people to carry a weapon in self-defense versus the risks to others. That was underlined by Lauren Snyder of the Arizona Libertarian Party, who testified in favor of both measures, telling lawmakers about her experience as a victim of sexual assault and domestic violence who now carries a gun. “I refuse to be a victim again,’’ she said. Lawmakers agreed years ago to allow guns in vehicles on campus, provided they are not loaded. Daniel Reid, western regional director of the National Rifle Association, said all HB 2414 does is remove that condition “so that parents who are going to pick up, drop off their kids do not have to deviate from their route.’’ But legal questions remain. One of the most significant is the GunFree School Zones Act, approved by Congress in 1990. It prohibits unauthorized individuals from having a loaded or unsecured firearm within in school zone and non-private property within 1,000 feet of them. Reid, however, pointed to an exception which if the person with the weapon is “licensed to do so by the state in which

the school zone is located’’ and if law enforcement authorities “verify that the individual is qualified under the law to receive the license.’’ Only thing is, HB 2414 would grant that right to have that loaded weapon to everyone, not just those who have a stateissued concealed-carry permit. And that could subject the proposal to legal challenges – and the unlicensed individuals who bring their guns onto campuses to federal charges. Cheryl Todd said that as as wife, a mother and a grandmother she wants that ability to bring a loaded weapon onto campus. “It impacts me every single day when I go and pick up my granddaughter from school,’’ said Todd, the Arizona coordinator for the DC Project, an organization of women that advocates for gun rights. She said under current law she is “needlessly left defenseless due to a wrong-headed law.’’ “The fact that I am left defenseless every day at the same time and the same location, these are the kinds of patterns that predators look for,’’ Todd said. She had similar arguments in favor of HB 2316. “A woman with small female children conducting business in any public building or public event where predators know that I will be left needlessly defenseless due to wrong-headed laws is to give predators every conceivable advantage to endanger me and my family,’’ Todd told lawmakers. Dana Allmond, testifying on behalf of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, had a different take, saying it would allow weapons into places like events in public spaces for children, libraries and community centers. In the end, lawmakers voted according to their beliefs about whether more people with guns makes Arizona a safer place. “Who’s going to stop a bad guy?’’ asked Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City. “Hopefully, a good guy with a gun.’’ And Borrelli cited the war in Ukraine to make his point. “What we’re witnessing right now on the world stage is a great example of making sure that the citizenry has access to weapons to defend themselves,’’ he said.

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Scottsdale Police always looking for new recruits BY M J X POWELL Progress Contributor

he recruit stood on the stage, smiling at her grandmother and mother in the audience as Scottsdale Police Chief Jeff Walther announced the new police academy graduates joining his department. Officer Maritza Duarte called said the happiest day her life was “graduating the academy and starting my career.” “It was very tiring both mentally and physically, but well worth it at the end,” Duarte said. The Scottsdale Police Department is continuously looking for new recruits and holds testing six times a year. The recruitment process consists of an online application, a written and physical test, background examinations and a

“I think one thing that sets us apart is that they have their standards and that’s kind of the bare minimum so other agencies around the state may just go by that. But we have higher standards.”

handful of other evaluations including a polygraph test. These tests are designed to see how well a potential candidate would succeed in the job. There are certain standards established by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) that all departments follow but Scottsdale itself has its own requirements as well. “I think one thing that sets us apart is that they have their standards and that’s kind of the bare minimum so other agencies around the state may just go by that. But we have higher standards,”

Police Personnel Manager Melanie Barrett said. Scottsdale Police prides itself on having elite individuals as a part of their program Barrett said. “Part of that is the tradition and the reputation Scottsdale has as we really are looking for the best people,” department spokesman Sgt. Aaron Bolin said. Barrett said the most important characteristic they look for in a candidate, besides bravery and drive, is integrity. “Tell us everything and let us decide what will disqualify you,” Barrett said. People tend to embellish the truth or not tell the whole truth. This is an AZPOST violation and can disqualify an individual from ever becoming an officer in Arizona. This is where the polygraph test comes in. It is meant to reinforce the points that were already disclosed during the background interview. “We’re not looking for the best fit for our department. We’re looking for people to add. People who are innovative thinkers and progressive thinkers,” Barrett said. As far as the mental and physical aspects of the recruitment process, Patrol Officer Todd Morrow said while it is taxing in both categories, it had a large mental impact on him. Morrow said the psychological exam that includes over 1,600 questions and can take up to eight hours to complete. It is designed to ensure an individual’s honesty by asking the same types of questions in various ways. “You start to see a pattern, a trend. Your mind starts to get frazzled,” Morrow said. He said physically, you just have to push through. The workouts and the training start when you fill out the online application and do not end until you retire. Duarte said she feels the same, stating Scottsdale Police Department does a great job at pushing and motivating their officers through the recruitment process. For more information on the recruitment process, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov.

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“It was a tough decision,” Wolfe said. “We all had tears in our eyes.” But he knows in his heart it was the right decision. “It would have been a really hard thing to live with (if something happened to his colleague),” Wolfe said. He trains six days per week, climbing Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak, running, and weight training using yin-yoga and IV therapy to recver. He even sleeps in an oxygen tent that simulates the conditions at 21,000 feet. “I’m a goal-oriented person, and this is a wonderful opportunity to make my pursuit of the Explorers Grand Slam bigger and greater than just myself. If

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quire 130 parking spaces while the proposed project includes 151 with an additional 55 public parking spaces that the city would fund at $40,000 per space in a three-level underground parking garage. It would also include two public open spaces amounting to 10,000 square feet. The public comment phase of the meeting featured four area business owners. Their main concern was the

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anybody. She added the rate increases are just a part of the doing business in this day and age. City Councilwoman Betty Janik agreed. “Unfortunately, we don’t have a choice they are enterprise funds and they need to be self-supporting … I think we’re do-

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I can do good for other people while reaching my goals, it’s a win-win.” It takes every bit of training on a climb like this, Wolfe said. The work is extremely difficult and can last hours at a time, it’s bitingly cold and you are surrounded by strangers you just met. No amount of training can prepare you for that last condition though, according to Wolfe. Either you have it in you to carry on, or you don’t, he said. “You find out when you’re on the mountain,” he said. His personal goal is to complete the explorer’s grand slam, which includes climbing the tallest mountain on every continent and crossing over the north and south poles. He’s already hit three of them: Mt. Aconcagua in South Amer-

possible loss of parking on First Avenue during the construction phase. “That is an absolute disaster” if construction vehicles are allowed to block First Avenue, said Bob Pejman, who owns an art gallery in the area. “It will cause massive loss of business for the hundred or so merchants.” He requested the construction mitigation plan be included in the development plan. He also requested the city require tandem parking spots be reserved for the same apartment to avoid parking ing the best we can in such an inflationary period,” Janik said. In other business, the council voted unanimously approved a zoning district map amendment from Downtown Commercial Type-1 to Downtown Multiple Use Type-2 Downtown Overlay to allow for a new mixed-use three-story building on a 6,311 square foot site near

ica in January 2019, Mt. Denali in North America in July 2019 and Mt. Vinson in Antarctica in January 2020. If he makes it to the top, Everest will be the fourth of the seven mountains on the list. Wolfe is a real estate agent by trade. He used the gimmick last year of carrying a flag with clients’ listings on it so they could be the first people to have their property listed from the top of Mt. Everest. His climbing isn’t about gimmicks though. Wolfe is dedicated to making a real difference. Back in 2020, Wolfe was operating his family’s farm in Saskatchewan, Canada and donated one serving of oatmeal for every foot he climbed that year to St.

problems. Berry pointed out the tandem parking spots are designated for the same apartments. Jimmy Eriksson, who owns a custom order jewelry business on First Avenue, was upset that the entrance to the Artisan will be on First Avenue. “If you create more traffic on First Avenue, I’ve got an even bigger problem because where are my clients going to park?” he said. “If they drive around the block three times and they can’t find a parking spot, they’re gone.” the intersection of First Avenue and N. Scottsdale Road. The first floor will be office space while the upper two floors will contain three apartment units. The change included a stipulation that the building include an overhang for shading the sidewalk along 1st Avenue. The planning commission heard this

Mary’s food bank in Phoenix. He wound up donating 59,218 servings, or 11,103 pounds, of oatmeal. “Being a farmer made me who I am today,” says Wolfe. “However, it wasn’t easy to live in two countries, splitting my time between Canada and Scottsdale. “Selling the farm simplified life, but it left me looking for a way to tie my mountaineering to another philanthropic effort.” You can follow Wolfe’s expedition up Everest as well as buy tokens and raffle tickets online at everest22.com. Those interested in getting involved with the Scottsdale 20/30 Club or any of it’s fundraising events can email Hancock at thancock@ Scottsdale20/30.org. French Thompson, who also owns an art gallery in the area, also requested a construction mitigation plan. David Michael Miller, owner of an interior design business on First Avenue, said a five-story building next to his “not only dwarfs my building but it dwarfs the entire street as well.” He added the project will take away from parking on First Avenue. “My clients are going to come and be waiting to get into my parking lot while Artisan is backed up dealing with their parking,” Miller said. case on Jan. 26 and recommended approval with a 4-3 vote. The new building will include five parking spaces. Area businessman French Thompson said he supported the building being built but would like to see the one ADA compliant parking spot be put in the front of the building instead of the back.

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r. Mitzi Krockover has devoted her career to working on women’s issues, especially those related to their health. And given her resume, it’s no wonder that Krockover shares the spotlight with 47 other female dynamos in the new book, “48 Women: Arizona’s Most Intriguing Women,” which hits online and brick-andmortar stores next month. A board-certi�ied internist, she was the founding medical of the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Center and eventually became vice president of women’s health for Humana, Inc. She is a partner in her husband’s Scottsdale consulting company, SSB Solutions, which helps physician groups, hospitals and other healthcare clients develop strategies in a rapidly changing industry. She co-chairs the Golden Seeds Health Care Sector Group and is a managing director of GoldenSeeds, an angel investment organization dedicated to funding women entrepreneurs. “I realized that these new women’s health startup companies were the next way to move the needle on women’s health,” she said. She was a founding director of the Health Futures Council at Arizona State University, which comprises business leaders who are helping ASU advance its initiatives. And she chairs the board of the Institute for Mental Health Research, helping that group grow its impact. “When I had joined the board of the Institute for Mental Health Research, I saw such a potential for the organization and we began working diligently to build it up,” she recalled, explaining that she felt the growing mental health crisis required �inding was to �ind money for research. “When I think about the trajectory of

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the Institute for Mental Health Research, I think about how over 21 years ago, people weren’t talking about mental health. But there was a recognized need that this was a challenge for a lot of people,” she said. “We were also losing a lot of our scientists, which is where IMHR came into play.” “We can have all of the counselors in the world but we still don’t have enough to deal with the mental health challenges we have,” she adds. “Where we have made the best strides has been through research.” Although Krockover came into the institute to help fund research, nothing could prepare her or the rest of the world for what came not long after she joined in 2019. The pandemic created a torrent of mental health concerns, prompting the institute to create a funding mechanism devoted to dealing with issues arising from COVID-19.

“COVID-19 was a real wakeup call and one of the reasons we developed the COVID-19 fund was because at the beginning of the pandemic, it became apparent that there would be a tsunami of mental health issues that were going to happen from the trauma of our �irst line workers and healthcare workers to isolation of children and the elderly during the lockdown,” she said. “COVID-19 is a great example of the spectrum of mental health from coping with daily challenges to neurological and psychiatric issues caused by the virus itself.” Krockover has great hopes for what researchers have been able to produce. “Research will eventually provide solutions from therapies and diagnostics to consumer products, which can be very exciting in how it helps people deal with their day-to-day issues,” she said. As if she doesn’t already have a lot on her plate, Krockover recently joined the board of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, run by CEO Linda Goler Blount. That nonpro�it targets the most pressing health issues affecting Black women and girls through investments in evidencebased strategies, programs and advocacy on health policies. “Most of my professional career has been looking at the issues with women’s health and how so many factors impact on us as women in terms of how we experience our health, how we are treated in the healthcare system and how we access healthcare,” Krockover said. “Those issues are everything – from our own individual genetics, our socioeconomic status to whether or not there has been research and policy decisions,” Krockover explained, stating she was sold on the chance of helping a demographic of women that oftentimes struggle cannot access healthcare. “If you look at Black women’s health speci�ically, it’s an even more narrow prism but magni�ies the issues signi�i-

cantly,” she said. “I know the statistics but in order to make an impact, we have to look at speci�ic populations, their health care needs, as well as how those populations access healthcare and how they are treated in the healthcare system.” Krockover is also excited to be a part of Blount’s latest initiative: �ighting breast cancer. “We know Black women die at larger numbers and earlier ages from breast cancer,” she said. “One of the things that the Black Women’s Health Imperative has done is it has partnered with Hologic and at the Super Bowl we announced that we are helping drive a million Black and brown women into screening through the year for breast cancer, cervical cancer and �ibroids.” Krockover has used her voice to inform women over 40 about health care issues and what they can do to make a difference in their own health through interviewing scientists, clinicians and innovators on her podcast, titled “Beyond the Paper Gown,” and working with the Scottsdale-based company Woman Centered LLC. She said she feels honored that her efforts are documented in the upcoming edition of “48 Women: Arizona’s Most Intriguing Women.” “There are so many women who are doing incredible kinds of things so I’m very humbled and truly honored,” she said. “I’m proud of what I’ve been able to do and it’s nice to be able to talk about some of the issues that are important, so to me, that’s the best opportunity.” She also hopes that the readers of the book learn about the issues she is working towards and that they feel a sense of inspiration. “I hope that people learn about the importance of the issues I work to overcome and perhaps that my journey inspires people who are thinking about their own journeys,” Krockover said.

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WestWorld manager makes hall of fame B rian Dygert, the man behind WestWorld of Scottsdale, was inducted into the League of Agricultural and Equine Centers Hall of Fame in Austin. Dygert has been a recognized leader in the equine management industry for nearly three decades and will celebrate his 15th anniversary with the city later this year. Fittingly, Dygert’s journey to becoming an industry Hall of Famer started on a farm in Western New York. As the son of an equine veterinarian and the grandson of a standardbred horse trainer, he was born into the lifestyle of caring for and learning from horses. Under his leadership as general manager, WestWorld has grown into a world-class, full-service events facility, which annually welcomes nearly 1 million visitors, across all seasons. WestWorld serves as the venue for roughly 40 equestrian events each year, in addition to dozens of conventions, trade shows, concerts and other large-scale gatherings, including the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, the Arizona Quarter Horse

Sun Circuit and the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. “There is no one in the city more deserving of this honor than Brian Dygert,” said City Manager Jim Thompson. “He has done much to advance the Western spirit in Scottsdale and make the city a destination for people from around the world. His work ethic, experience and values have made an indelible mark not only on the city, but also on the equestrian community nationwide. People who love horses, know that Brian Dygert said he’s humbled to be inducted into the League Scottsdale shares in, of Agricultural and Equine Centers Hall of Fame. (City of Scottsdale) and respects, that pas-

sion, and we have Brian to thank for growing that legacy to what it is today.” Among other career highlights, Dygert rode in an exhibition in the 1996 Olympics and served as the chair of the organizing team that introduced Reining as a discipline in the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Before coming to Scottsdale, he was widely recognized for his work with the Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, North Carolina. Dygert is the co-founder of the League of Agricultural and Equine Centers and served on its board of directors for 14 years. “I am very humbled and extremely proud to be recognized in this way,” Dygert said. “I have always approached everything I’ve done as leaving it better than I found it. My parents instilled this in me, and I am so grateful for them and my family. The league induction means to me that I worked hard to leave an industry better than I arrived and for this I am grateful, very proud and happy to know my work will carry on for some time for others to enjoy.”

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Cullum Homes sees new luxury buyers’ demands BY DAVID M. BROWN Progress Contributor

uxury homebuyers’ needs have changed as more people want dual offices, green screens and air purification systems, sophisticated home gyms, golf simulators for the basement or garage, among other options. So say Scottsdale residents Rod and Kim Cullum, founder-owners of the company bearing their family name that builds homes valued at $2.7 million and more in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Carefree, including custom mountainside estates in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Since its founding in 1985, Cullum Homes has earned numerous local, regional and national awards that include the 2018 National Custom Home Builder of the Year, given to a single builder selected from the Washington, D.C.-based group’s 140,000

Rod and Kim Cullum, left, relaxed with daughter Lindsay Cullum-Colwell and her husband Paul Colwell. (Special to the Republic)

members. It also recently won two Custom Home of the Year awards from the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. Integrity has been the keey to their suc-

cess for 37 years, Rod said. “We make a promise to all of our buyers that every home we put our name on is created using only the highest standards

of design, building practices and materials, providing a luxury product they can be proud of,” he explained. Cullum was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and his family moved to Scottsdale in 1970. He attended Saguaro High School and graduated from Arizona State University. Kim is a Georgia native and when her father retired from the Army, the family moved to Arizona in 1966. She attended Scottsdale High School and is also an ASU graduate. The husband-and-wife team started working from their McCormick Ranch Scottsdale home and moved into their first office in Old Town in the mid-1990s, when they hired their first employee. Just after its founding, Cullum Homes built its first $1 million custom home in Paradise Valley. With more projects and

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ilton Hotels has recently launched its new “Tempo” concept and has brought it to Old Town. Hilton has partnered with Peloton and Therabody and has installed their technology in rooms at Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town. Stating that the Tempo concept aims to “implement in-room wellness rooms at some of their brands with the plan to make it a brand standard in all of their properties,” Devin Mahoney, the general manager and chief enthusiast at the Old Town Canopy location, said Hilton “approached some select Canopy properties to get a read on what guest reaction would be.” The implementation of these technologies has come at an opportune time for

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Canopy as it is reporting improved bookings now that COVID-19 has ebbed. “There was a bit of a lull after the holidays, which is natural, but it was a bit more severe because it coincided with all things omicron in the news,” Mahoney said. “But after January, when the news shifted, we had a banner February and March is looking to repeat. People are still traveling and want to get out and the travel sentiment with guests has come back.” And Hilton has been elated that it has had numerous clients able to test out its latest concept. “We got this out right at the beginning of the year so we could get a full year of data and also have it in place for the peak season,” Mahoney said. “We started with a few rooms and the feedback has been re-

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Recovery center starts nonpro�it for ‘alumni’ PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

cottsdale Recovery Center has launched Scottsdale Recovery Continued, a non-profit of more than 300 alumni members that focuses on connection after treatment for all graduates of its program. Since its inception in 2009, the center has provided drug and alcohol treatment

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ally positive so far, more so than I thought. In fact, I’m probably going to convert a few more rooms into these wellness rooms.” Mahoney said most guests marvel over the convenience the rooms have to offer fitness buffs. “At hotels, you generally have really nice fitness centers – which we do – but this is convenience on top of convenience. If you want to stay in your room and maintain your regular fitness regimen, you can do that,” he said. Additionally, some guests love access to a machine similar to one they have at home

and company officials said with overdose deaths topping 100,000 annually, “now more than ever, the connection created by alumni is vital to continued recovery.” “Our alumni group fosters a community of champions who have struggled and overcome their addiction” said CEO Lee Yaiva. Membership begins upon completion of treatment, regardless of the level of while others enjoy the privacy that exercising in their own room provides. “There is always the element of having to gear up, head down to the fitness center and be in the public eye,” Mahoney said. “Folks that have Peloton bikes at home are used to doing at-home workouts and not having to go to the fitness center is a big convenience factor that drives some of the popularity.” Mahoney also admits that this has also aided travelers in staying on top of their fitness while they indulge in the treats that OldTown has to offer. “The extra level of convenience helps people stay on top of their regimen,” he

care. The organization has five board. “Scottsdale Recovery Continued is a family,” said Andrea Dermott, director of alumni. “We stay connected, support each other, and most importantly have fun!” The nonprofit also incorporates full dimensional wellness through activities and volunteerism that promote sobriety, enhance the recovery lifestyle and positively impact outcomes upon completion

said. “Being in OldTown, there are a lot of detractors from staying on top of your fitness goals but having these tools in your face is a good thing.” While these rooms have flown off the shelves, Mahoney strongly believes that this has been a genius marketing strategy for Peloton and Therabody. “Not everyone is super comfortable to try these items unless they have a comfortable area to do so,” he said. “If guests rent these rooms, they can test it out just as if they owned it at home.” Mahoney also underscores that his staff has done everything within its power to ensure that these machines stay sanitized in

of treatment. “I am 100% into my recovery and the alumni program,” said John Bentley, director of outreach. “I have to be, my life depends on it. If I’m even only at 98%, there’s a chance that I won’t do everything I need to stay sober.” The organization has weekly meetings

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between usage and guest stays. “We’re still doing everything we can to make everything safe but for the most part guests are ready to travel again,” he said. “Specifically with these items, sanitizing between guest stays is paramount to ensure that everything in our hotels stays safe. “We also provide sanitizing wipes in the room for the guests in case they feel they need to so they can feel comfortable and safe using them.” While this has seen early success, Mahoney is anxious to see the figures at the end of the year and get more rooms converted into wellness rooms. Information: bit.ly/3v2a9T0

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employees, the company moved to a larger office along the Shea Corridor in 2001. Like other Valley businesses dependent on the real estate market, the Great Recession of 2008/2009 required Cullum Homes to refocus and retool. During this time Cullum Homes’ first lock-and-leave guard-gated luxury home community, Paradise Reserve, came on market. That Scottsdale neighborhood has just sold out. Other luxury Scottsdale communities the company has completed or is building homes at are Cholla Heights, Ironwood Golf Villas, The Village at Mountain Shadows, The Village at Seven Desert Mountain (which the company shares with other luxury builders) and The Village at Silverleaf. The newest neighborhood is Ascent at The Phoenician, where Cullum Homes also builds with other companies. Sanctuary on Black Mountain, comprising seven electronically gated estates in Carefree, is just getting started. Cullum Homes pioneered super-energyefficient luxury homes in the Scottsdale area. “We pride ourselves in constructing clean, comfortable and quiet homes that incorporate many features commonly referred to as ‘green,’ but that really rep-

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resents a collection of best practices and components that together produce the highest quality and best-performing home,” Cullum said. Some of these products include indoor air quality ventilation systems, TruTankless all-electric water heaters, LED lighting throughout the home and Daiken multizone variable-speed mechanical systems. This focus on the home environment will continue through the pandemic and beyond, he added. “We are seeing increased demand for additional home office space, places for expanded family activities, room for extended family, additional outdoor features and amenities, continued awareness and focus on air quality and overall healthy environment and the products that deliver those features.” The company’s white-glove full service includes an in-house architect, construction management, interior design, renovations and concierge client service, which, among other amenities, helps assist clients with locating the perfect site for their custom home. “In addition to their homebuilding being next-level, their customer care division is unlike any other,” said Realtor Scott Grigg, who exclusively represents Cullum for new-builds “They make you feel at home tured activities that support full dimensional wellness addressing each of the eight dimensions; emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, occupational, financial and environmental,” the company said.

the moment you step in the door and will continue to care for their homeowners long after a home has been built and a sale has been finalized.” An office/warehouse in the Scottsdale Airpark houses all divisions and features a design center offering homebuyers selections of premium cabinetry, granite, tile, flooring, hardware, doors, plumbing fixtures and other components. The Cullums’ daughter, Lindsay CullumColwell, is the managing principal architect, overseeing an 11 in-house studio of licensed architects, NCIDQ-qualified interior designers, draftspeople and support staff. Paul Colwell, Lindsay’s husband, is the firm’s managing director and oversees field construction, new-project development and financial and office-administration activities. They are also Scottsdale residents. “We are an architecture and interior design firm living within a custom homebuilding company,” Lindsay said. “We believe our ‘under-one-roof’ integrated and streamlined processes produce a better result for our clients and allows them to enjoy the home-building design and construction experience without worrying about dealing with multiple companies that have different processes and methods.”

Doug and Jane Westhoff purchased a challenging hillside lot in Paradise Valley. “The company’s entire in-house organization, from the architects, construction crews and design studio team’s attention to detail, made the process seamless and cohesive, which was especially important as we were overseeing the project from out of state,” Jane Westhoff said. She praised architect Lindsay CullumColwell, explaining that she “took our vision and turned the space into an absolute dream home, dramatic yet comfortable modern living in the Valley.” Grigg, who has worked with the company for 14 years, considers Ron his mentor. “Cullum Homes starts where other builders finish,” he said. “What they include in a base-level home is typically the upgrade-level for other home builders; they truly set the bar.” “And it is not just in the home finishes,” he added. “They have a strong commitment to a healthy standard of living, and this shines through in what buyers often don’t see: what’s behind the walls of a home. The insulation, the HVAC system and the air quality are very important to the company and are oftentimes things other builders do not make a top priority.” Information: cullumhomes.com.

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who would like to make personal donations. To create community awareness, St. Mary’s Food Bank will participate via social media while Copenhagen plans a full media blitz. As a family-owned and operated company since 1970, Copenhagen Imports has a longstanding history of, and commitment to, community involvement and has worked annually with organizations such as community food banks and other charities. “Being involved in the community has always been a priority for us,” said Copenhagen CFO and family-owner Jor-

gen Hansen. “We owe our success to the community, and it feels natural that we should be giving back.” Copenhagen Imports, family-owned and family-operated since 1970, is a Scandinavian contemporary furniture and accessories retailer with seven locations across Arizona and Texas. Copenhagen boasts “high-quality, tailored customer service and curates its furniture collection to ensure quality and responsible pricing” and says it fosters “fostering a family-oriented, professional workplace for employees.” Information: CopenhagenLiving. com

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openhagen Imports has partnered with community food banks across Arizona and Texas in a company-wide fundraising initiative to raise $90,000 to support hunger relief in each of the store’s locations – including Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Gilbert. From now through March 23, Copenhagen will donate 5% of all gross sales to St. Mary’s Food Bank to support the food bank during a time of year when giving is historically low. Copenhagen’s fundraising goal for the Valley is $30,000. In addition, employees across the

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Scottsdale Christian wins second straight 2A title BY ZACH ALVIRA Progress Sports Editor

Scottsdale Christian Academy senior guard Garrison Sherman, junior point guard Adam Mosher and senior center Braden Wales celebrate after defeating Rancho Solano Prep.

he last two meetings between Rancho Solano Prep and Scottsdale Christian Academy came down to the wire with the Eagles escaping in both matchups by a point. The �irst of those two meetings occurred in the 2021 2A state title game. The last meeting was in late January, when Garrison Sherman nailed a game-winner to lift the Eagles over the Mustangs yet again. So, when the two Scottsdale schools met for a third time in a year at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix for the 2022 2A state �inal, another close matchup was expected. That’s exactly what the large crowd inside the Madhouse on McDowell got as the Eagles used free throws to pull away late in their 43-35 win over the Mustangs for their second straight championship. “Pre-game, we said stops get rings. That’s kind of our motto,” Scottsdale Christian coach John Anderson said. “We know at this time, teams are so dynamic that you have to be able to lock in and our guys fought. Every single possession we said was a battle. You have to be able to play that battle out and you have to �inish that battle then move on to the next one. “We had enough wrinkles with them where we thought we could disrupt them and it ended up working out really well.” Scottsdale Christian was led by 6-foot6 wing Garrison Sherman’s 17 points, which came from everywhere on the �loor. His large frame, combined with 6-foot-8 center Braden Wales, created dif�icult shots in the paint for Rancho Solano. The Mustangs were plagued with turnovers in the second quarter and were held to just 2 points – the lowest mark for the team all season. Despite only a singledigit de�icit, it was one they were never

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able to overcome throughout the �inal two quarters. Even as Rancho Solano went on a 5-0 run to start the third, Scottsdale Christian countered with clutch free-throw shooting and connecting from deep. In the bonus and double bonus most of the fourth quarter, the Eagles cashed in from the charity strike to keep the Mustangs at bay. “Credit to all of our guys,” Sherman said. “We had that lead and we believed in every one of those guys who knocked down those free throws. Everybody wanted the ball. Everybody wanted to be the guy to hit the free throws at the time.” Rancho Solano was led by Royce Ramos’ 12 points. He also grabbed six rebounds, �ive of them on the offensive end of the

�loor. Noe Vargas was the second-leading scorer for the Mustangs with 9 followed by Sagith Vargas with 8. Hunter Wales contributed 11 points for Scottsdale Christian as he and Sherman were the only two over the double-digit mark. Braden, however, grabbed eight total rebounds and had two of the team’s four blocks. “We play them twice a year, every year,” Wales said of Rancho Solano. “We always see them in the playoffs and our coaches to a crazy job scouting them and knowing all of their tendencies. Credit to our coaches for putting us in the right spot.” The win over Rancho Solano Saturday was the third championship for Wales and Sherman, who have been at the varsity

level since their freshman season at Scottsdale Christian. It’s the �irst time in school history a class has won three trophies, and the two posed together to commemorate the feat following the game. Anderson said it was only �itting for them to be the ones to capture the three championships. He called them the heart and soul of the Scottsdale Christian team. “I haven’t processed it yet. I’m so happy for them and I’m happy for these young guys,” Anderson said. “They get to see what it’s like and what those two went through when they were freshman. “I couldn’t be happier for those guys and all the other seniors. It’s a huge blessing and I’m excited to enjoy it with them.”

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Swap meet concept inspires SMoCA exhibit BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

hen most people think of an art museum, they might not expect seeing things found at a swap meet. Native American Artist Brad Kahlhamer’s exhibit at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art likely has shattered that expectation forever. But then, the Tucson-born artist’s fondest childhood memories are sifting through lumber yards and rummaging through piles to find interesting items – and going to swap meets. And so he has created an unusual exhibit that echoes those pastimes. “When I first started talking to the museum about this concept, it was more around the utility of a swap meet,” Kahlhamer said. “I wanted this idea of this community outside of the typical retail system. This is really a

Native American artist Brad Kahlhamer looks at his exhibit at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art as a swap meet for ideas. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

gray economy, there’s almost this idea of a wild market.” SMoCA describes the exhibit’s ori-

gins and goal as “Kahlhamer’s meditation on a nomadic and intersectional contemporary condition.”

“The social and cultural space of the Arizona desert swap meet reflects, models, and fuels Kahlhamer’s recent artistic practice and preoccupations,” it explains. “At the intersection of neighborhoods, city sprawls, and open-space land, swap meets fill in the cultural gaps between communities and are spontaneous meeting spaces, where many social networks form between individuals of different ages, residency status, cultures, and race.” Thus, it adds, a swap meet becomes a gathering place for “like-minded strangers or friends who seek out a place of meaning, belonging, or surviving.” When guests first walk into the gallery, they are surprised by a large trailer in the center of the exhibition surrounded by what look like skeletal

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Rodeo Scottsdale bucking into WestWorld BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale’s oldest traditional event is galloping into WestWorld next weekend. The Parada Del Sol Rodeo, often called Rodeo Scottsdale, will be back to full attendance when its starts Thursday, March 10, running through March 13. “We were the first community event in Scottsdale,” said rodeo general manager Dave Alford. “Before the Arabian Horse show, a car auction, there was the Parada Del Sol. We’ve never skipped a rodeo and this will be the 69th year.” Although the rodeo has not skipped a beat in the nearly seven decades of existence, the 2021 rodeo saw a crowd that

Dave Alford, general manager of the Parada Del Sol Rodeo, hasn’t missed one in his life and is excited about its return to a full-attendance event. (Special to the Progress)

was limited to 10% of WestWorld of Scottsdale’s capacity. This year, the pent-up demand created by pandemic restrictions has sent tickets flying ou the door. “Two weeks prior to the start of the rodeo, Saturday was already 85% to 90% sold out,” Alford said. “Our ticket sales have been off the charts.” This is exciting for Alford, who feels it is his duty to keep the spirit of the rodeo alive and to keep Scottsdale grounded in its roots as “The West’s Most Western Town.” “The Scottsdale I grew up in was the west’s most western town … and we’re doing our best to keep the west in the

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remains of vegetation and animals. The exhibition gives an insight into Kahlhamer’s creative process. Though he splits time with Brooklyn, New York, Kahlhamer also lives in Mesa in a double-wide trailer that he also uses as a studio. He has decorated the exterior with a rock garden as well as sculptures he made from fragments of skeletons and dead saguaro cactus pieces he calls “Zombie Botanicals.” “Through all of my extensive hiking into The Superstitions and in and around Tucson, I was always struck by always finding a little bone fragment or a piece of a skull because it was evidence of life,” Kahlhamer explained. “Later on, I began picking up all these cactus fragments and pieces to make these defenders.” Kahlhamer purchased the exhibit trailer at a swap meet in Apache Junction and filled the interior of the space with pieces of his own artwork as well as some sources of his inspiration, including stuffed animals and sketches. “To have a trailer in the gallery and to activate it as the artist’s studio is

The trailer in the center of Kahlhamer’s exhibit is surrounded by what look like skeletal remains of vegetation and animals. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

pretty unique and I hope this is an open space for people,” said museum Director-Chief Curator Jennifer McCabe. “You don’t usually think of a swap meet and museum in the same sentence,” she said, “so the hope is that this will be an open space for people who may not normally be comfortable in a museum.” Outside the trailer is a deck on which

Kahlhamer will perform alongside a cellist on April 1. “The stage is to help activate the whole concept in terms of a performance situation,” Kahlhamer said. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Natasha Boas and is accompanied by a series of performances, including Navajo Nation country act Dirt Rhodes. “The idea of the artist is that we’re essentially always performing even for

ourselves and this piece creates this tableau of which I can bring in musicians, poets and work in there – as I have,” Kahlhamer explained. “There’s this idea of assigning personhood to objects,” he said. “When you go to the swap meet, you see this myriad of objects, a storm of tools and used bicycles. It’s personhood in objects and that is, to large degrees, revealed in this show.” Through rock art, postcards, ephemera, sketchbooks and reclaimed or used articles of clothing, Kahlhamer aimed to create works that excite museumgoers and ignite conversations. “When you set about to create a whole universe or whole world, all the things that excite us emotionally have to come into a show,” Kahlhamer said. While a traditional swap meet offers an exchange of goods, the museum hopes that an exchange of ideas will emerge from the exhibition. “The concept of swap meet as a place of exchange is really important,” McCabe said. “In this space, the exchange might be an experience, dialogue or

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ideas rather than things.” There may also be conversations about contemporary native issues that could arise from display. “The biggest change is not so much within me but that conversations are changing quite rapidly in the museum world and in academia,” Kahlhamer said. “Suddenly, we have a rise in contemporary Native issues and I think, for me, that’s the biggest change,” “I’m hoping that this show personi-

fies that in a more poetic way.” While some may not notice those issues within the subject matter of the works, there are several other ideas that ring throughout the exhibition. “Some of the ideas that are consistent through all the pieces are the idea of being a nomad or not having an exact place so you see references to cities like Gallup, New Mexico or New York City or Mexico City,” McCabe said. The exhibition will be on display at SMoCA until October. Info: smoca.org

The Parada Del Sol Rodeo offers plenty of chills and thrills. (Special to the Progress)

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west’s most western town,” he said. “I’m one of those rare natives who was born and raised in Old Town Scottsdale and I have never missed a Parada Del Sol.” The Parada Del Sol Rodeo keeps the traditional rodeo layout that takes spectators back to what the shows were like nearly seven decades ago. “Our rodeo is different for the simple fact that we do it old school,” Alford said. “When you see a rodeo in Scottsdale, you’re going to see the same rodeo. We put on the rodeo traditionally with quality animals and contestants.” Alford understands that the animals are the rodeo’s most important element says they are treated extremely well. “We want people to understand that the animals are the superstars of the rodeo,” he said. “Of course, we have fantastic competitors but without animals, there would be no rodeo. We treat those animals like gods.” Though the sport of rodeo is often travel-intensive, Arizona offers competitors to settle down during the late weeks of February into the early days of March “For national rodeo cowboys coming from all over the country, they have to time to rest since the Tucson rodeo ran from Feb. 19 to Feb. 27, we run from March 10 to March13 and the week after us is the Queen Creek Rodeo from March17 to March 20,” he explained. “They can hit these rodeos in a month and not have to leave sunny Arizona,” Alford said. Additionally, there are more events for riders to compete in as Thursday night is dedicated to bull riding and the rodeo

added a second women’s event in breakaway roping. “We added a second women’s event called the breakaway, and we were one of the first rodeos in the country to add the second women’s event,” Alford said. “We’re really happy and proud to be able to prevent this event especially because this gives them an opportunity to win some more money.” Bull riders also have a chance to compete for the top stock in one of the busiest bull riding events across the country. “We get so many bull riding entries that we had to add what we call ‘Scottsdale Pro Bulls’ where the top 50 bull riders from across the country get the top stock,” Alford said. “This is unique to our rodeo to have that extra session of bull riders.” For those looking beyond horses and bulls, the Parada Del Sol Rodeo will offer dancing every night after the rodeo inside the arena as well as live music, food and shopping experiences. “The fanbase is there and people love their rodeo, as well as the people of Scottsdale and our visitors,” Alford said. “We hope that people come out and enjoy their hometown event.”

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all Her Martina is expected to open sometime this month and �lip the script on what diners expect from traditional Mexican cuisine. The family-owned restaurant’s specialty will be Mexican classics but with an element of pizazz. “Most of the plates have Mexican pro�iles like tostadas, tacos and elotes but each plate brings something different to the table,” said Elisa Moreno, who owns the restaurant with her family and is in charge of the restaurant’s marketing. “We call it Mexican with a twist. It can be a spice, a different ingredient or a special sauce to create a perfect combination.” While the initial goal is to offer a new take on classic dishes, Moreno hopes that the restaurant will break the norms of what is perceived as Mexican food. “Our main motivation is to clear the stereotypes about what Mexican food is,” she said. “Mexican places here have the typical enchiladas and rice and beans whereas restaurants in Mexico have so much more of that. There’s so much more fusion and the food has changed so much over time.” Moreno and her family also want to bring a slice of Mexico City to their space along Marshall Way across the street from Scottsdale Fashion Square. “We felt like this area was missing around here because traditional Mexican restaurants are either super casual or super high end. We wanted to �it right in the middle,” she said. “We want to bring a concept that mixes good food and fusions with mixology and great service while clearing stereotypes of what a Mexican restaurant is. We want to make people feel like they are in a restaurant in Mexico City.” The family also wants to share their culture with the city they have called home

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for almost a decade. “When we combined our love of foods with my father’s entrepreneurial background, which motivated us to want to display our culture to our community of Scottsdale – which we have called home for the past decade,” Moreno said. While the restaurant gave the Morenos a chance to share their favorite dishes with their neighbors, it also gave children Pedro, Paola and Elisa a chance to share their talents they developed during college.

“My sister is an interior designer and I have a lot of ideas, so we complement each other very well,” Moreno said. “Deep down, we’re all entrepreneurs at heart and we all motivate each other.” Additionally, The Moreno’s wanted to create a space that paid homage to inspirational women from the golden age of Mexican cinema. “We wanted to make the space lively,” Moreno said. “The women whose pictures hang over the kitchen are from La Epoca

de Oro, the golden age of Mexican cinema in the 1930’s, and that era was so iconic because women were super characteristic of that era.” Moreno also wanted the space to personify Martina, a character similar to the women whose pictures decorate the interior. “That’s why we called the restaurant Call Her Martina: because we wanted to make Martina into some sort of a character that also represents all women,” she said. “Women in these movies had marked characteristics and we wanted Martina to celebrate all types of women.” Moreno and her family believe their new concept will become a staple for happy hour and dinner but also have plans for the future of Call Her Martina. “We’re thinking this will likely be a big dinner spot but we will be open for lunch and we have plans to add a Mexican brunch,” she said. “We also plan to have DJs for happy hour and taco Tuesdays, we de�initely want to �it in every hour of the day.” Info: Callhermartina.com

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Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is lightly browned. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a large plate. 3. Dry the beef cubes with paper towels and then sprinkle them with salt and pepper. In batches in single layers, sear the beef in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove the seared cubes to the plate with the bacon and continue searing until all the beef is browned. Set aside. 4. Toss the carrots, onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in the fat in the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

5. Add the Cognac and ignite with a match to burn off the alcohol. 6. Put the meat and bacon back into the pot with the juices. Add the bottle of wine plus enough beef broth to almost cover the meat. Add the tomato paste and thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place it in the oven for about 1¼ hours or until the meat and vegetables are very tender when pierced with a fork. 7. Combine 2 tablespoons butter and the flour with a fork and stir into the stew. Add the frozen onions. 8. In a skillet, sauté the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter for 10 minutes until lightly browned and then add to the stew. Bring the stew to a boil on top of the stove, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste. 9. Grill the bread in grill pan or oven. Serve hot with the stew.

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