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NEWS................................. 4 HonorHealth Foundation scores in 2 big ways.

BUSINESS................... 24 New app verifies COVID status.

FOOD.............................. 29 Maggiore uncorks his own wine line.

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Scottsdale may soon have non-discrimination law BY DEJA BRUMFIELD AND WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Staff

fter the Mesa City Council passed an anti-discrimation ordinance last week, could Scottsdale be next? Though efforts have gained little traction over the past five years, a proposed antidiscrimination ordinance is gaining momentum and could reach the Council dais by this spring.

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The same proposal stalled with the old City Council late last year, but the current Council – which includes three new members who were not part of last year’s discussions – discussed the new ordinance at a recent retreat and appeared largely supportive of the measure. Mayor David Ortega, who supported the ordinance on the campaign trail last year, expressed his desire to lead by example and move the ordinance forward for a vote

on April 20. The proposal, first recommended by the Scottsdale Human Relations Commission last summer, would prohibit employment discrimination in most businesses and all appointed and elected positions based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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HonorHealth Foundation hits 2 records BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

onorHealth Foundation celebrates two major accomplishments following an unpredictable, unprecedented year. HonorHealth Foundation, the Scottsdale-based nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of HonorHealth, not only exceeded its 2020 fundraising goals but also granted a record-breaking $26.37 million in donor contributions to HonorHealth. “This unprecedented donor generosity helped fund critical programs to support our caregivers during COVID and sustained many clinical and community programs that our patients still need despite a pandemic,” said Todd LaPorte, CEO of HonorHealth. HonorHealth Foundation president and CEO Jared Langkilde said the donations supported frontline healthcare workers with protective supplies and practical support. The contributions also helped deliver expert care for patients with COVID-19 and other conditions, as well as provide social services such as emergency food, early childhood education and senior skilled care. It also will help employment resources in a year when, as Langkilde put it, “all of this was more important than ever.” “It’s a privilege to link generous donors with HonorHealth’s unbelievable brain power, skill, and passion,” Langkilde said. “The cures and treatments of tomorrow are becoming available today, so even during a pandemic, we must move forward with a tremendous sense of urgency.” HonorHealth’s grant distribution has helped provide fever scanners and germzapping robots that kill the coronavirus in rooms and on equipment. “It also helped us purchase vaccine freezers and get vaccination sites up quickly,” Langkilde said. “This helped safeguard our patients, staff and community throughout the pandemic.” The donations have also helped provide medical and dental care to underserved members of the community, food for hungry families, and services that offer support to vulnerable patients beyond their hospital stay so they continue to heal. HonorHealth also used the funds to ex-

Bob Bové committed to donating $21.5 million to advance neurosciences at HonorHealth and the institute at HonorHealth's downtown Scottsdale campus devoted to that research will bear his name. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

pand and improve procedural rooms such as heart catheterization labs and operating rooms with the features, equipment and technology vital to providing the highest level of care and services patients need. “By investing in innovative technology such as telemedicine, home monitoring equipment and telehealth robots, we were able to quickly shift to caring for stroke patients when a virtual care environment became necessary,” Langkilde said. HonorHealth Foundation also received the largest individual commitment in the organization’s history from entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Bové, who committed $21.5 million. Bové’s gift is intended to help advance the neurosciences at HonorHealth. Thanks to the generous donation, patients navigating neurological challenges will receive transformational care through the new Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute at HonorHealth, slated to open in May on the HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center campus in downtown Scottsdale. His gift provides significant capital investments into the building, according to Ashleigh Leite, Senior Vice President Major Gifts at HonorHealth Foundation. “[The Institute] was already under construction when Mr. Bové made his commitment, but his commitment is strengthening the services, the technologies and the different opportunities that will be in the

Institute that serve the patient,” Leite said. Twenty years in the making, the fivestory Bob Bové Neuroscience Institute is described as a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary neuroscience center that will house complete, coordinated neurological, neurosurgical and support services in a single location. Dr. Todd Levine, MD, at HonorHealth Neurology, said, “With the largest number of cutting-edge clinical trials in the neurosciences in Arizona, we will also bring the latest treatment options directly to all patients who will benefit from them.” The building is named after Bové as a recognition of his generosity. “For a gift at this level, for commitment at this level, we wanted everyone to understand that this is a legacy that we’re leaving here from Mr. Bové,” Leite explained. Bové’s gift is more than merely a gift to a building, however. “There is a direct impact on the health and wellbeing here — and Bob’s story is a perfect example of that,” Leite added. For 2021, HonorHealth Foundation’s fundraising priorities include expanding certain programs including HonorHealth Research Institute, heart and vascular programs, neurosciences, the Thompson Peak emergency department and growing the endowment for Desert Mission. Information: honorhealthfoundation. org

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SUSD OKs full-day classes amid opposition

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

everal surveys performed by the Scottsdale Unified School District revealed the community is split over the district’s plan to return to a full-day schedule for middle and high school students after Spring Break. The SUSD Governing Board was also divided, voting 3-2 on March 2 to approve the full-day schedule. The vote came the day before Gov. Doug Ducey ordered all school districts to reopen by March 15. Currently, most district middle and high schools offer in-person and distance learning options with a 2/3-day modified schedule designed to eliminate lunch and other crowded periods. All K-8 schools operate on a full-day schedule and the district recently launched a full-day pilot at Mountainside Middle School. A survey of district parents showed a slight majority favored returning to the full

In a separate question, 52 percent of parents said they supported the 2/3day schedule for the rest of the year. Support for the new plan differed based on grade level, with 59 percent of middle school families in favor of full day if spread is moderate. Only 46 percent of high school families preferred the change compared to 44 percent who opposed it. Surveys of teachers and students revealed The SUSD Governing Board voted 3-2 to adopt Super- less ambiguity. intendent Scott Menzel’s recommendation to return to A survey of 425 teachers a full day schedule for middle and high schools after – less than 1/3 of the total Spring Break. (Scottsdale Uniﬁed School District) teacher pool – performed by the Scottsdale Educaday schedule in the fourth quarter. Of the 5,616 parents who responded, 51 tion Association showed 84.2 percent of percent were in favor of moving to full day respondents preferred to keep the 2/3if COVID-19 spread is moderate while 40 day schedule. The district’s Student Advisory Board percent opposed that option.

conducted its own survey of 4,238 students and found a similar result with 87.5 percent favored the current limited schedule. Several board members noted the limitations of the surveys and equity issues due to low response rates from certain school communities, including Coronado High. Coronado – which serves the district’s highest concentration of low-income high schoolers – made up only 3 percent of responses on the parent survey and 8 percent of responses on the student survey. With those mixed results in mind, Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel said he still supported the full day return for middle and high school students due to the impact that a limited school day has had on student achievement and mental health. “It’s really hard for me to conceptualize just how significant the damage is to our students of going a year and a half without a full day of instruction,” Menzel said. “What we provide as public educators to

masks are not acceptable face coverings.” Initially, the board voted for the mask mandate to continue for all players in boys volleyball – the lone indoor spring sport. The board then approved masks to continue to be worn for winter sports athletes before board member Jim Dean moved for the mandate to be lifted at the start of the postseason. That motion passed. The board subsequently dropped the mandate for boys volleyball. Dr. Camille Casteel, the retiring superintendent of the Chandler Unified School District and an acting board member, raised concerns about singling out boys volleyball for the mandate. “When you look at the data we are receiving, it is two weeks behind,” she said. There’s been a steady decline for the last six weeks … if you project that six-week trend two weeks further, I would support all sports having the same aspect.” The mask mandate was put in place before the start of the winter sports season as a recommendation from the AIA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, which has guided

the organization through the pandemic. Initially, the winter sports season was canceled but a re-vote just days later allowed the season to continue with the stipulation that all athletes wear masks. A potential modification to the mask rule was brought up in the board’s last meeting on Feb. 16 but was not officially voted on. At the time, board member Jim Love – who voted to cancel and then to reinstate winter sports – said he would vote to cancel the winter and spring seasons if the mask modification was changed. He maintained his stance on keeping the mask mandate in place for indoor sports. “Any time you have anyone indoors and they’re talking and breathing hard that close to each other, they should have a mask on,” he said. The 2020 spring sports season was canceled last year at the start of the pandemic. This year, the AIA has given all sports – baseball, softball, tennis, track and field, boys volleyball and beach volleyball – the go-ahead to begin March 12.

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State audit details SUSD classroom spending

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor AND HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizona schools continue to increase the amount of each dollar they spend on instruction – but it’s still less than in 2001, when the state began to monitor spending. The situation is no different in the Scottsdale Unified School District, which spent 56.3 percent of its funds on instruction in the 2019-20 school year, up 0.3 percent from the year prior, according to a new report from the Arizona Auditor General. By contrast, SUSD instructional spending dropped as low as 53.6 percent in 2017 after peaking 63.7 percent in 2004. The report finds the average school system was spending 54.9 percent of its cash on instruction last academic year. That includes teachers, aides, substitutes, general instructional supplies, field trips and athletics. Though SUSD exceeded the statewide average, the report shows it lags behind comparable large districts, which spent an average of 57.3 percent on instruction. According to the audit, Scottsdale allocated less to instructional spending than Gilbert (61.6 percent), Chandler (61.4 percent), Deer Valley (59.7 percent), Peoria (58.1 percent), Dysart (57.7 percent), and Paradise Valley Unified (57.4 percent). SUSD’s 56.3 percent was more than Mesa Unified School District (55.8 percent), Tucson Unified School District (53.2 percent) and Phoenix Union High School District (52.1 percent). That instructional spending does not paint the whole picture, though. Student support, consisting of counselors, audiologists, speech pathologists, nurses, social workers and attendance services ate up another 8.8 percent. And there was 5.4 percent for instructional support, defined as librarians, teacher training, curriculum development and instruction-related technology services. All totaled, that makes total classroom spending 70.2 percent of every dollar received by Scottsdale Unified. Auditor General Lindsey Perry noted that the percentage of spending on instruction and students support, on average, has increased in the past five years at schools

Zach Lindsay statewide. At the same time, schools are spending less of each dollar on food services, plant operations and transportation. Administrative costs, however, as a percentage of total dollars, has remained the same over the past few years. But in Scottsdale admin costs rose substantially last year to $787 per student, above the $746 average of its peer districts but below the $903 statewide average. The district is making an effort to rein in some of those administrative costs, though. A finance committee overseen by Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel is reviewing compensation for the highest paid district employees and will recommend cutting several benefits for those employees, the Progress has learned. SUSD Governing Board member Zach Lindsay, who is on the committee, said the panel is reviewing benefits for the district’s six assistant superintendents, who receive a number of benefits not available to other employees that include a $7,200 vehicle stipend and a contribution to their retirement account equal to 7.5 percent of their salary. “We have to be cognizant of watching taxpayer money and making sure we’re not offering things that are way out of line…but we also have to be cognizant about timing and that we’re not being too harsh on employees at the last second,” Lindsay said. Lindsay rang the alarm about excessive administrative pay and benefits last year

This chart shows the breakdown of Scottsdale Unified School District’s spending on instruction and other expenses in the 2019-20 school year. (Arizona Auditor General)

while he was running for the board. He used public records requests to compare SUSD’s compensation package to pay and benefits offered at districts of similar size. “We’re just trying to take a very thoughtful approach and look at the benefits, look at our pay structure, and see how we compare to other districts of similar size.” Lindsay said he also found SUSD employs more upper-level administrators at the district office than larger districts.

“We are top heavy on admin – if you look at other neighboring districts that are larger than us, they don’t have as many director level and above positions,” he said. “That is an issue that we are going to have to fix, because a district of 21,000+ kids does not need to have more director level and above positions than a district of (30,000 or 40,000) kids.” Lindsay said the proposed cuts are not

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The proposed ordinance also requests that Council enforce complaints of discrimination through a mediation process. If the complaint is deemed valid, there would be civil charges, including warnings and incremental fines with a cap at $2,500. The ordinance would also include a policy statement applicable to the city government itself, prohibiting discrimination for protected groups in city services, programs and contracts. Assistant City Manager Brent Stockwell said the proposal was modeled after Sedona’s ordinance and incorporated the best practices from the Society of Human Resources Management. Mesa, Flagstaff, Phoenix, Sedona, Tempe, Tucson and Winslow are among the Arizona cities that have adopted an ordinance. Stockwell said the city also consulted with diversity advocacy groups like ONE Arizona in crafting the language. Most council members seemed generally supportive of the ordinance at the

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students is important to their future and success, and in a pandemic, it creates a sense of stability.” Overall, the failure rate for high school students has risen from 5 percent in the 2019-20 school year to 9 percent this year and the district is seeing a significant increase in the failure rate for sixth graders. District officials said K-8 schools saw improved performance for students that moved to the full-day model. The district’s enrollment – which has been in decline for two decades – also likely played a role in the district’s decision. An analysis of the district’s enrollment showed SUSD lost about 800 students this school year – a significant jump from the 60-student enrollment drop the district saw in the year prior. As many charter schools and neighboring districts, including Paradise Valley Unified School District, have already implemented a full-day option, district leaders may fear more families jumping ship if SUSD did not follow suit. Opponents of the switch to full day expressed concerns over the inherent risks posed by crowded lunch rooms and how another switch in schedules would again

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from local advocacy groups – requested one more Council meeting to discuss the finer points of the ordinance before bringing it to a vote. The delay caused some concern for Solange Whitehead and Tammy Caputi, who pointed out that versions of the ordinance have been studied for years by the city. Mayor David Ortega wants City Council to hold an April 20 Caputi said the city vote on the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance. has studied the issue (Special to the Progress) “to death” and that Feb. 23 retreat though some pushed for she believes the ordiminor changes. nance is overdue. Tom Durham and Kathy Littlefield “I just want to say I’m hugely supasked to include a narrow exception portive of us passing and I don’t actually for renting out a room in their personal think we need another (meeting),” Capuhomes. ti said. “I think that Scottsdale is a goldDurham, Littlefield and Councilwom- en rule city, I think it’s the right thing to an Linda Milhaven – who raised separate do and the right time to do it.” questions about incorporating feedback If the proposed ordinance reaches a

disrupt students and teachers who have changed learning models repeatedly. “Considering testing season is upon us and Spring Break and respecting the voice of staff and students at the secondary level, there is so few things we can control right now…it is my thought that creating another additional disruption to the last quarter of this year seems quite contrary to consideration of the emotional well-being of our students and our staff,” said board member Julie Cieniawski, who voted full-day return. A big sticking point for students and teachers is the return of a lunch period – which public health experts call one of the riskiest times for exposure. It will also complicate the district’s contact tracing efforts. Menzel said the district will utilize onsite cameras, lunchtime staff and the students themselves to identify close contacts during lunch for any student with a positive test. Board member Dr. Libby Hart-Wells, the other no vote, cited the stress another change on teachers. Menzel acknowledged the switch includes risks, but said the plan has the support of Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, the county’s Public Health Department director.

He also noted that the district’s vaccination drive with HonorHealth in February played a role in his support for the return to full day. Menzel said the district had plans in place to shut down a campus if an outbreak occurs. Under a plan approved by the board in January, a campus would automatically close for 10 days if a percent positivity of 1.5 percent is reached at the middle school level or 1 percent at the high school level. The board also discussed the possibility of hiring a testing firm to conduct pooled COVID-19 testing involving up to 24 samples at a time in specific classrooms to determine if there is spread on campus. The district would need to test at least 10 percent of a school population at larger schools, and at least 50 percent at smaller campuses, to get an accurate sample, according to the district. SUSD COVID-19 specialist Whitney Jennings said purchasing those services for middle and high schools would cost at least $50,000 and likely more for the remainder of the year. That measure found some support on the board, including from Hart-Wells, who said the district’s current process of rely-

vote, it will culminate a years-long attempt to pass non-discrimination legislation in the city that goes back to 2016, when former Councilmember Virginia Korte first advocated for the new rules. That push never found support on the full Council and died before reaching a vote after some members pushed for exceptions for small businesses that advocates argued rendered it ineffective. The Human Relations Commission revived the effort last year and sent a strong endorsement letter to the old Council in August, pushing for passage of the new proposed ordinance. Again, it failed to gain traction and died out without a vote after facing opposition from a majority of the then-Council, including former Mayor Jim Lane, who said he opposed legislation that duplicated federal or state law. At the time, Korte said the ordinance was needed to extend protections to members of LGBTQ community, who are not fully protected under federal discrimination laws.

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ing on self-reporting of cases could be undermined by underreporting. Such testing would be voluntary and a consent form will be sent home to all families and staff members. Menzel said the district will also continue to enforce mitigation strategies like mask wearing and social distancing for the remainder of the year. Menzel said the district will provide as much distance as possible between students, but said maintaining 6 feet consistently is simply not possible in Scottsdale or other Valley school districts. Still, he said superintendents in other districts like Mesa – which has had a full schedule for months – have seen no spread connected to lunch. Assistant Superintendent Milissa Sackos said SUSD has also learned what works and what doesn’t from other districts and its own schools – including Mountainside Middle and its K-8s, including where to place food carts and how to space out seating areas in an effective manner. “The real lessons learned were the preparation and teaching the behavioral expectations to students…much easier to do at the middle school level than the high school level, but it still can be done at the high school level,” Sackos said.

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Korte, whose tenure ended in December, did not mince words last year about why that effort failed. “There’s a bigot in that crowd and then there’s some that just believe that this is a solution looking for a problem and others that believe that discrimination doesn’t exist and others that don’t want to piss off their constituency,” Korte said. But, with a new council in place, the Human Relations Commission again pushed for a vote on the ordinance. The updated proposal was presented at an HRC meeting on Feb. 8, when members voted unanimously to move forward with plans to continue dialog with Council and review the ordinance with Ortega. The commission aimed to have the

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Body camera footage of the incident obtained by the Progress paints a more complicated picture and shows a seemingly routine traffic stop turning violent in less than three minutes after Koller quickly took issue with what he called Dominguez’ “attitude.” According to a response filed in court by the Scottsdale City Attorney’s office, Koller began following Dominguez near downtown Scottsdale on the evening of Jan. 19, 2020 after seeing an expired 2019 registration tag on one corner of his license plate. The response notes Dominguez had an unexpired tag elsewhere on the plate that officers saw after pulling him over. Koller alleged Dominguez then made an “abrupt” right turn down a dark alley near condo construction site and “appeared” to be attempting to evade police. Koller eventually flashed his lights and pulled over Dominguez on 1st Street west of Scottsdale Road after watching him make an alleged illegal turn. Footage from body cameras worn by Koller and McElley – who arrived on the scene as backup – shows the traffic stop quickly got out of hand after Dominguez questioned why he was pulled over in the first place. He told officers he was hurrying home to prepare for a shift as a security guard at an apartment complex in Phoenix. Within minutes, Dominguez was lying

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NDO fully implemented by June 30. “We set as our goal that we would like to have [the] implementation of these policies by the end of this fiscal year and of course that’s an aspirational view but we wanted to put that in there in terms of our eagerness to see that happen,” said HRC Chair Janice Shimokubo. Vice-Chair Emily Hinchman said the commission is committed to following through with the Council. “We want them to know that we’re here, we want to collaborate; we want to be part of the process,” Hinchman said. “Yes, we just advise them of what we want them to do; we understand we don’t make policy, but we can still say it many, many times that we are here to collaborate, we’re here to help, we want to help.” The Feb. 8 meeting came five months after the Human Relations Commission

initially recommended the adoption. On Aug. 10, the commission worked through the finer details of its proposal. According to the meeting minutes, the NDO was originally not applicable to taxexempt organizations and political parties. This raised concerns among some commission members, and the panel decided to remove exemptions for political organizations and nonprofits but keep the exemptions on religious organizations. The proposed ordinance also added a non-retaliation policy specific to elected and appointed officials. According to the meeting minutes, “The restrictions would only be applicable when the official was acting in the course and scope of their duties and would not carry over to their activities in private life.” The ordinance suggests that complaints will be voted on by the city coun-

Officers' body cameras recorded Dominguez's confrontation with Scottsdale police. (Special to the progress)

on the ground, bleeding from his face. Koller never did tell Dominguez why he pulled him over. “What’s with the attitude, man?” Koller asked after Dominguez questioned him. “I’m in a hurry,” Dominguez said. “I’m a very, very cautious good driver. I saw you when I made my u-turn, and I know I didn’t break any laws.” Koller then accused him the man of harboring anti-police sentiment, though Dominguez never makes any statements disparaging police in the video. “So, are you saying I’m violating your rights right now…do you just not like the

police or what?” Koller asked. “So, you’re a security guard but you have an attitude towards the police but you have almost the same job as we do,” he also said. Dominguez then told Koller “you better lose your attitude” and the officer told him to step out of the vehicle. Koller opened the car door but Dominguez refused to exit, putting his hands in the air and repeating “do not touch me.” Koller repeated the exit command several times before grabbing Dominguez, ripping his shirt. “Get out of the car or I am going to rip

cil and if voted to be valid the city council could vote to remove the official from their commission or board. According to Sharon Cini, the Diversity & Inclusion Program manager, the goal of the ordinance is to “enhance the openness and acceptance” in Scottsdale. “Who knows where it’ll go but I think we’re moving in the right direction,” Cini said. “Certainly we want to make sure that people feel comfortable and protected in our city just like anywhere else and who knows if there’s going to be a statewide initiative – that would be the best thing I think.” Mesa’s ordinance, which is similar to the proposed Scottsdale one, split its council and the community. Citizens both opposed and in favor of the ordinance spoke for two hours March 1 before Council voted 5-2 to adopt the measure.

you out of the car,” Koller said. A total of 10 seconds elapsed between Koller’s first command and the physical confrontation. “Get out of the (expletive) car…you told me you are a guard, you mother (expletive),” Koller said. Dominguez had told officers he is an armed security guard but that he did not have a firearm with him. A struggle ensued for approximately 45 seconds, with Dominguez grabbing the steering wheel in an attempt to remain in the vehicle. It appears Koller began grabbing Dominguez from outside of the vehicle while McElley entered the vehicle’s backseat to force him out. After removing Dominguez from the vehicle, Koller picked the man up from underneath the rib cage and slammed him face first into the pavement. “That’s not cool man; you’re fighting with us,” Koller said. The video shows Dominguez resist being pulled from the vehicle but he does not appear to punch, kick or strike officers. “I didn’t fight; I’ve got the insurance right here,” Dominguez said, waving his car insurance paperwork in front of him. Koller and McElley continued to yell “stop resisting” as Dominguez lay on his side, his hands sticking straight out in front of him. Koller knelt on his torso and McElley knelt on his ankles.

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Scottsdale lawmaker: Masks weren’t needed for AIDS

first-term Scottsdale legislator convinced colleagues last week to let businesses ignore mask mandates to stem the spread of COVID by arguing that they weren’t needed decades ago to stop the spread of AIDS. On a 31-28 party-line vote, the House approved legislation that says business owners need not enforce any state, city, town or county requirement for people to wear a mask. Republican Rep. Joseph Chaplik, sponsor of HB 2770, said it would give businesses the choice of whether to enforce the mandates many communities already have adopted and that said consumers then would have the option of deciding if they want to do business there. “It’s about the individual rights of these business owners as Americans,’’ Chaplik argued. The vote came over the objections of several lawmakers who said the measure ignores evidence of how masks, properly worn, help curb the spread of the disease that has so far killed half a million Americans, including more than 16,000 in Arizona. Rep. Randall Friese, D-Tucson, who is a physician, said masks are part of the “very basic, important tools,’’ along with hand

washing and social distancing, to curb the spread. Chaplik argued that the mandates are an overreaction and that society has managed to survive other viral outbreaks without masks. For example, he cited HIV “that was going to wipe our global destruction of human bodies with AIDS.’’ “We heard about that in the 80s,’’ Chaplik said. “Yet no masks were required.’’ The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says HIV, the virus that causes

AIDS, cannot be spread by air. It is spread through exchange of bodily fluids, normally sexual transmission or sores from open wounds and also can be spread through sharing infected needles. Chaplik went on to tell colleagues to look at what’s happening elsewhere to disprove the claims that masks help prevent the spread of the virus. “Nebraska never had a mask mandate,’’ he said. He said the same is true in places like Mississippi and Georgia. “I would think that based on these arguments these states would have dead people piled up all over their state because no one else would be living because no one has masks on,’’ Chaplik continued. Rep. Bret Roberts, R-Maricopa, expressed similar beliefs. Roberts said he’s heard a figure that something like 90% of the state is covered by some local mask mandate. “If they work, how are people still catching COVID?’’ he asked. Other Republicans who voted for the bill did not openly challenge the effectiveness of masks, properly worn, in preventing the spread of disease. Instead, they said the legislation is a matter of individual rights. Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, echoed that sentiment. “The bill doesn’t say ‘masks don’t work,’" he said. “The bill gives business owners ... the right to make a decision.’’

“You’re hurting me; I don’t have nothing in my hands…I don’t have any weapons, I don’t have anything,” Dominguez said. Koller responded, “I am going to tase you.” Neither Koller nor McElley used their taser. Following the altercation, Dominguez was treated by Scottsdale Fire Department paramedics and transferred to an area hospital before being booked into Scottsdale City Jail. Body camera footage from the hospital shows multiple large cuts on his face and forehead, bruising on his torso and scratches on his elbow. Court records show Dominguez was initially charged with seven crimes, including assault, failure to obey a police officer and resisting arrest.

The resisting arrest charge was categorized as a class 6 felony, which can carry a prison sentence of up to two years. However, all charges against Dominguez connected to the physical confrontation with police were dropped “at the request of the City Attorney,” according to City Court records. Dominguez pled guilty to one civil traffic violation for failing to make a safe lane change. The Scottsdale City Attorney’s office did not respond to an email asking why it decided to drop the charges. Dominguez’ lawsuit alleges the officers never had probable cause to stop him in the first place and that the officers’ actions amounted to a violent assault on an innocent man and violated Fourth Amendment protections against unlawful search and seizure. The lawsuit seeks unspecified compen-

satory and punitive damages. Attorneys representing Dominguez did not respond to a request for comment. Koller defended his actions, citing Dominguez’ statement that he was an armed guard and “he was worried about how the suspect was behaving and the suspect’s movement towards the inside of the vehicle where there could be a weapon,” according to a department investigation. A city spokesman provided a statement to the same effect. “While dramatic, the video shows lawful and clear commands by Scottsdale police which were disregarded,” it said. “This lack of compliance combined with the subject’s statement that he was ‘an armed guard’ and his unexpectedly quickly reaching to his side led to the officers’ forceful removal of Mr. Dominguez from his vehicle – the police did

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Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, had a slightly different take. “This bill is simply about not making 16-year-old waiters and waitresses police officers enforcing a criminal mask statute,’’ he said. Rep. Diego Rodriguez, D-Phoenix, said Chaplik is wrong in arguing that mask mandates are an example of government overreach. “Mask mandates are a textbook example of the government ensuring one of its fundamental purposes, which is guarding the public health and safety,’’ Rodriguez said. He said allowing people to ignore such an order sends a bad message. Rep. Joanne Osborne, R-Goodyear, who owns the jewelry store with the family name, told colleagues this is a difficult decision. She said her employees wear masks. Despite that, some did get sick, forcing the closure of the store. “I have had friends die of COVID,’’ Osborne said. Osborne also said there are other mandates on business that are accepted, like having sprinklers and fire extinguishers. But Osborne, who provided the crucial -- and required -- 31st vote for the measure, said she had to side with her colleagues. “I’m no communist,’’ she said. not use any weapons in this incident,” it continued. Scottsdale Police declined comment. According to the city, the incident was reviewed by Police Department’s Use of Force Review Board – “which found the use of force reasonable under the totality of the circumstances.” Following an internal investigation, the department required Koller to undergo mandatory counseling for his “unprofessional language and tone” during the incident. Neither Koller nor McElley have been accused of improper use of force prior to this incident, according records obtained by the Progress. Koller was officially reprimanded once by the department in 2018 for accidentally discharging his service rifle while attempting to secure inside his vehicle’s rifle mount in a city garage.

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meant to reflect negatively on assistant superintendent performance. Rather, it is designed to correct what he sees as longstanding systemic issues within the district. The finance committee will present its recommendations to the board on March 16. Scottsdale Unified also came in with higher-than-average transportation costs for the second straight year in 2019-20, according to the state auditor’s report. The district’s budget for student transportation rose 6.2 percent this school year after seeing 10.8 percent increase in 2019. According to the auditor’s report, SUSD’s cost per mile was comparable to peer districts at $4.26, but the district’s per student cost of $2,039 was categorized as “very high” and well above the $1,471 spent per student at other similar districts. Those rising costs are connected to a statewide bus driver shortage, former SUSD Superintendent John Kriekard told

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the Governing Board during budget discussions last year. He said that shortage has forced the district – and others around the state – to rely on expensive contractors, which cost the district more than hiring its own drivers. Perry did find that, overall, Arizona schools spend a lot less than the national average, at $9,136 per student this past school year compared with $12,652. And that national figure actually is two years older but is what was available to state auditors. That reflects in the individual categories. Arizona spends an average of $5,016 per student in instruction versus $7,676 nationally. And districts spend an average of $936 per student in administrative costs; the national figure is $1,423. The report also details the increase in average teacher salaries, much of that fueled by the program announced by Gov. Doug Ducey in 2018 to raise pay by 20 percent over a four-year period. But Perry said this has fallen short.

By last year, according to the schedule the governor announced, average pay should have gone up by 15 percent. The actual increase was just 13.3 percent. The report points out that while school districts were provided the cash with the intent of increasing teacher salaries, there was no actual requirement in the law. Instead, districts had the option of using the cash for other expenses. Perry noted that the cash distributed to school districts is based on the number of students, not on how much each individual district would need to actually give each teacher the targeted salary increase. Some districts with more experienced – and higher paid – teachers got less than what would have provided a 15 percent increase while other districts got more. The opposite was true in Scottsdale, though, where teachers average over 14 years of experience and have seen salaries increase by 15.25 percent since 2017. Perry also found that the average classroom size – the number of students per teacher – remains at 18 for the second

year in a row. But it still is less than the 18.5 figure from the 2016-2017 school year. In SUSD, the average class size dropped to 16.7 students, down from 17.2 students the year prior. The report also contains some other findings. In general, she said, the districts that get the most dollars into the classroom are more efficient. Practices range from limiting overtime to implementing energy conservation plans and closing schools when necessary. She also said the most efficient districts monitor food prices for school meals and maximize the use of free food provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Scottsdale’s per pupil spending on food service was $3.89 per meal, $0.49 higher than the average cost at similar districts. However, the district’s Nutrition Services Department is self-funded and relies on revenue generated from its own food sales and federal grants, not the district’s operations budget.

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ith the start of Spring Training, a limited number of baseball fans returned to Scottsdale Stadium for the first time since last March and were met with a new array of restrictions and safety precautions designed to combat the spread of COVID-19. On Feb. 26 – two days before the San Francisco Giants played their first game of the Cactus league season in Scottsdale – the city released the safety plan for the stadium. The city is limiting general seating to about 10 percent, or just over 1,000 fans – down from the stadium’s 11,730-fan maximum capacity. The safety plan also allows for 170 fans per game in the right field Charro Lodge section, about 25 percent of the lodge’s 661-fan maximum capacity. The plan shows that a substantial portion of the stadium will remain off limits, including the entire left field lawn seating area and pavilion and multiple sections in the outfield along the left and right foul lines. Suites are not available for reservation. All tickets will be sold in “pods” for groups of two to six people that are spaced

Unlike in years past, fans will not be permitted to receive autographs from players during Cactus League games at Scottsdale Stadium this year due to safety precautions put in place due to COVID-19. (Progress ﬁle photo)

throughout the stadium with at 6 feet between them in every direction. Unlike the typical Spring Training atmosphere, fans will not be allowed to interact with players or request autographs from the stands.

Player areas, including the dugout and bullpen, will be separated from seating by a buffer zone that not accessible to fans or stadium staff. “Event staff will stand on the fan side of the Buffer Zone throughout batting practice, re-

moving ticket holders from the area who attempt to enter,” according to the safety plan. All fans over the age of 2 and stadium staff will be required to wear masks unless they are actively eating or drinking. Those that cannot wear a mask due to medical conditions will still be required to wear a full-size face shield. Half-face shields will not be allowed. Fans will also have to undergo limited health screening before entering the stadium, though a negative COVID-19 test is not required and staff will not be taking individuals’ temperatures prior to entry. Fans planning to attend a game at Scottsdale Stadium will also be required to download the Health Pass by CLEAR screening app. The app will ask users a series of questions concerning COVID-19, including their likelihood of recent exposure or if they are showing symptoms. The app will provide green pass for those that pass the screening that must be shown to gain entry. At the end of the game, the public address announcer will dismiss attendees by section to avoid crowding on stadium walkways and exits.

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Musician teaching hockey here one step at a time

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

ared Woosley has two loves – hockey and music. He was the lead singer of the nowdefunct rock band Fivespeed, which had a deal with Virgin Records in 2006. Now he is sharing both of his obsessions with the disabled community through Scottsdale Airpark-based One Step Beyond. Woosley is the founder and manager of the One Step Coyotes and One Step Sharks, branches of One Step Beyond, which provides skills programs to the disabled community. “I grew up in a hockey family,” Woosley said. “My dad was a (college hockey) goalie. I was a goalie as well. I went to the U.S. Olympic Training Center when I was 15. “After that, I found music and I put a stop on my hockey career. My dad was shattered. With Fivespeed, we had a modestly successful career with Virgin Records. I founded One Step Beyond (music and hockey programs) 12 years ago. I created their music program as well. It’s changed my life.” One Step Beyond empowers its members to achieve independence, self-sufficiency and employment through innovative culinary, education, fitness and arts programs as well as strategic partnerships with local businesses that enable participants to achieve greater social participation in their communities. One Step Beyond has four locations in the Valley, including Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale and Surprise as well as two locations in the California Bay area, San Mateo and San Carlos. The core group of participants had family members who were playing hock-

“It grew so fast. It wasn’t too long when we grew out of our shoes. The Coyotes came and gave us support and partnered with us. We mirrored the model with the San Jose Sharks.”

Then known as the One Step Bobcats, the One Step Coyotes celebrated the 100-year NHL anniversary with the Stanley Cup. (Courtesy Jared Woosley)

ey and never had the chance or opportunity to enjoy the sport themselves. “I got together with some of the parents and members of the hockey community and we immediately started looking for hockey gear and ice time,” he said. “It grew so fast. It wasn’t too long when we grew out of our shoes. The Coyotes came and gave us support and partnered with us. We mirrored the model with the San Jose Sharks.” The programs are in limbo because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to a ban on contact sports in Santa Clara County, California, NHL’s San Jose Sharks are forced to play their first two scheduled home games at Gila River Arena on February 1 and February 3. The One Step Sharks are unable to play as well. In the meantime, Woolsey has been fundraising. Recently, One Step Beyond became a beneficiary of the 2020-2021 Sharks Foundation Goals for Kids. For each San Jose Sharks goal scored during the season, $1,000 will be given to one of eight organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in need.

“For the entirety of the Sharks season, any goal they score, $1,000 is donated to the running sum of funds,” said Heather Hooper, the Sharks’ director of community relations. “At the end of the season, the funds are evenly distributed among the eight organizations. So far, the Sharks have scored 19 goals, so that’s about $19,000 for the nonprofits.” The program is in its seventh year and, to date, the foundation has given more than $1.6 million to local nonprofits. She said it gives fans a different perspective on the games. “There are financials associated with every goal,” Hooper said. “If there’s an empty net at the end of the game, it just feels different. People think it’s just one extra goal; it doesn’t make that big of a difference. But it certainly does — that’s extra money.” The One Step Sharks and the One Step Coyotes also received a donation of hockey gear from Bauer. The $5,000 in-kind donation would have dressed five players for the 2020-2021 season. “Bauer is a leading manufacturer of

ice hockey equipment,” Woosley said. “To have them as a partner, means the world to our team. The recent pandemic has our season on hold, but the players are still working on their skills and looking forward to getting back on the ice. The donation is a light in these uncertain times.” Woosley also received a $3,000 grant from Subway. “We’re so close. I don’t think we’re far off from starting the season in the next couple months,” he said. “All of the players are chomping at the bit. In the meantime, we’re just fundraising.” To donate, visit osbi.org and click on the “donate” button. Donors can restrict the funds to either the Sharks or Coyotes’ hockey programs with a note. “I’m proud of One Step Beyond,” he said. “It allowed me to follow my passion and share it with my friends. Not many organizations would be so encouraging.” One Step Beyond 8224 E. Evans Road, Scottsdale 623-215-2449, osbi.org

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Domestic violence shelter re-do a joint effort BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

handful of former and current professional athletes – including former Major League Baseball All-Star Jesse Crain and former MLB outfielder Cody Ross – gathered recently in Scottsdale to begin renovations on the Chrysalis Transitional Housing Facility. Magical Builders, in partnership with the Crain Family Foundation – founded by Crain and his wife Becky – are expected to complete the total renovation of the domestic violence shelter later this month. “It has been magical for Chrysalis and, well, all of us!” said Patricia Klahr, president and CEO of Chrysalis. “They were so excited to help Chrysalis residents and their children.” Renovations include transforming the

Patricia Klahr, President and CEO of Chrysalis, attends day one of renovations of the Chrysalis Transitional Housing Facility in Scottsdale on Feb. 23. (Pablo Robles/ Progress Staff Photographer)

community kitchen, family living space, computer and media area, and outdoor recreational area, as well as landscaping, and lighting, painting, furniture, electronics work, among other amenities and improvements that include the addition of computers. According to Klahr, certain areas of the facility, built in 1988, have needed renovations for more than 25 years. “It has been in constant use since it was converted in 2011 to five dormstyle apartments with a community kitchen to meet the growing need for longer-term safe housing. The facility and the women, children, and men it serves will greatly benefit from the Magical Builders renovation,” said Magical Builders President and co-founder Christy Frank.

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ven before he turned 17 on Feb. 24, Notre Dame Prep junior Nic Brown could add “entrepreneur” to his early resume. He already had a car-detailing business and from that has come up with a company that fights germs. His company, Connect UV sells products that rely on powerful microbe-killing UV-C light. UV-C light is naturally occurring shortwave light created by the sun, that is filtered by the atmosphere before it can reach the earth. According to the FDA, this powerful light destroys the DNA in microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria, rendering the agents unable to reproduce or infect.

Nic Brown is only 17 and already owns two businesses. (Special to the Progress)

“I first discovered UV-C light when I was researching cleaning methods for my car detailing company,” Nic said. “When COVID hit, I realized that I was in a position to help solve the problem of harmful germs on day-to-day items. And Connect UV was born.” The whole idea behind Connect UV is for people to connect, clean and charge. “While mobile devices are stored in Connect UV sterilizing charging carts, my hope is that people will connect with each other instead of staring at the phones, and their phones will get sanitized and charged at the same time,” he said. Nic donated three industrial UV sanitizing carts and 12 desktop units to Notre Dame Prep on his birthday.

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“What we loved is that they listened to our staff about what our residents needed,” Klahr said. “Both foundations were able to leverage other resources, which made this project more impactful than ever anticipated.” Chrysalis worked with both Magical Builders and Crain Family Foundation on the project, which initially started in February 2020 and was paused by the pandemic. “But we are excited that we are now completing this important project for Chrysalis,” Frank said. The project, including improvements, labor and materials, cost more than $300,000. “The project was made possible by a generous grant to Magical Builders from the Crain Family Foundation,” Frank said. Crain Family Foundation is a Scottsdale nonprofit that assists families and children who are in financial hardship due to unforeseen life events. Magical Builders is a nonprofit whose mission is to “unify people to advance the well-being of children and their communities.” Both hosted a celebrity golf tournament at Grayhawk Golf Club the day before the start of renovations to raise

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“What a great testimony to the faith of our school, that Nic would give back to Notre Dame Prep on his birthday,” said Lisa Johnston, NDP finance director. “We also encourage our students to be innovative thinkers and leaders. We are very proud of Nic’s entrepreneurial spirit and our ability to share his hard work with others,” she added. he

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funds for the project. Lowe’s also helped make the project happen by donating supplies, equipment and appliances; and Ashley Furniture donated furniture. Other organizations that have contributed to the project include National Restaurant Supply, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P, JB Home Design, Concierge Service, Sorso Wine Room, the Selva Family, the Arizona Coyotes, among other local Notre Dame Prep has taken many safety measures to remain open for inperson learning since Sept. 8. “Nic’s generous gift provides us with another means for reducing the spread of viruses,” Johnston said, noting his devices sanitize other items such as keys, masks and glasses. When Nic entered Notre Dame Prep as a freshman, he was enrolled in the school’s Gonzaga Program for students

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not be where I am today,” he added. “I’ve always been inspired by great entrepreneurs,” he said. “I’m always thinking of the next thing.” Connect UV sells products ranging from sanitizing lamps and boxes for home use, to large charging lockers and carts for school and business use. The company’s mission is to allow people to charge, clean and connect safely and easily.

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tims, 150 being child victims, and 400 being offenders. But amid the pandemic, the request for services has increased for the nonprofit. “We also have had to reduce clients in our emergency shelter so that we could be in alignment with social distancing guidelines,” Klahr added. “The pandemic has been so difficult on everyone, especially, when you are living in an abusive environment. Safety for the kiddos becomes even more critical.” According to Rebekah Power, the nonprofit’s grant administrator, even before COVID-19, the needs of domestic violence survivors already exceeded the available resources in Arizona. After the onset of the pandemic, these needs have “grown to a critical level.” According to Klahr, the renovation project will increase the quality of life for future residents. “They will want to pay it forward for additional families,” she added. “Our families will feel valued and respected.” “Our three organizations worked so well together. True team effort,” Klahr said. “I feel like three organizations have become one large family!” Information: noabuse.org, magicalbuilders.org, crainfamilyfoundation.org

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Scottsdale firm rolls out virus-killing masks BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale-based Innonix Technologies has unveiled the first FDAcleared anti-viral mask for children. The mask, which is part of the RespoKare line of face masks, quickly destroys 99.99 percent of human coronavirus, as well as influenza and other viruses, within minutes of contact. “As the more dangerous COVID-19 variants are quietly spreading, Arizona has seen record infection numbers. While most Americans protect themselves by wearing masks as a physical barrier from the virus, RespoKare steps further by destroying viruses on contact,” said Kevin MacDonald, managing director of Innonix Technologies USA LLC. Other masks in the RespoKare line include a surgical grade flat mask and a N95

Kevin MacDonald, managing director of Innonix Technologies USA LLC, wears the RespoKare Anti-Viral Mask, the first FDA-cleared anti-viral face mask that destroys coronavirus. (Jennifer Sturgeon)

respirator model. All masks use the same lab-tested, patented technology that features an antiviral layer of rayon material coated with concentrations of copper and zinc ions. The copper and zinc ions destroy viruses within minutes once they hit the mask’s surface. The four-layer design of the mask includes: the outer layer, which traps contaminated droplets; the patented antiviral layer, which destroys pathogens with the use of copper and zinc ions; the filter layer, which traps fine particles; and the liquid-resistant inner layer, which provides further protection. The mask achieves a 99.9 percent inactivation of viral particles within one minute; and when tested against 15 different strains of influenza, it achieves a 99.9 per-

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Flower truck brings smiles during the pandemic BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

nn Barker had a “fantastic” career in corporate events and marketing. The COVID-19 pandemic changed all of that. In November 2020, Barker founded Annie’s Flower Truck, a pop-up business in a 1964 VW Single Cab bus that sells fresh blooms from November to April. “Think a mobile flower market featuring fresh flowers and greens displayed in galvanized market buckets,” Barker said outside of Optima Sonoran Village in North Scottsdale. Flowers vary at each event with unique blooms sharing the truck with traditional favorites, all of which are priced by the stem. After guests purchase the stems and create their own bouquet, flowers are

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wrapped to carry home or present. “It’s something different every week,” said Barker, who delivered the Scottsdale Progress as a teen. The Scottsdale Progress is the sister publication of Lovin’ Life After 50. “We try to find things that aren’t common, that you don’t see when you to go to a chain. People get to pick their own.” Those include imported peonies, hellebore, estancia and hydrangeas. The truck’s locations can be found at anniesflowertruck.com and on social media at @anniesflowertruck. The vehicle doesn’t have air conditioning, so she doesn’t sell flowers in the summer, except during evening private events. Barker sees a correlation between the events and marketing field and selling

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cent inactivation in less than five minutes. “We are creating awareness of our premium masks and offering them to people who are looking for a quality mask with added anti-viral technology. We hope to play a role in mitigating Arizona’s pandemic,” MacDonald said. The RespoKare line of masks is currently in stock in Arizona at Walgreens and Walmart. The RespoKare Anti-Viral Mask and the RespoKare N95 Respirator Plus also available for sale through three authorized resellers, including Protectly, Peel Away Labs, and Wellbefore. The masks are affordable, too. The ASTM level 3 surgical grade masks in adult and child sizes are $2.49 each and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health-approved N95 Respirator Plus, which is available in medium and large sizes, is $4.99 each. “We believe it’s a fair price for a better product,” MacDonald said. While more than 633,000 Maricopa County adult residents have been vaccinated with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the county’s website, MacDonald believes the demand for masks won’t go away. “A year and a half ago, most of our clientele were Asian Americans [who] traditionally wear masks when they’re sick. So

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flowers. “What I loved about that was creating experiences for people and doing things for them that would be memorable,” Barker said. “I was looking for an alternative. We did some research, and we couldn’t find anything like that in Phoenix. “Every time we pop up, it’s like a mini event. We’re doing things to bring people joy. Flowers make people happy.” An Arizona native, Barker is a longtime flower lover. She grew roses at her home and was an award-winning rosarian. She parlays that knowledge into helping her customers. “They walk up to the truck and they will say, ‘I can’t do this. You build it for me,’” Barker recalls. “I ask them what catches their eye, just pick a flower and go from there. One of the fabulous things is we have men who walk up and say they can’t do it. I say, ‘Go for it.’ They create the brav-

now, what we found is that post-pandemic the demand for masks probably won’t go away. These can be used in operating rooms,” MacDonald said. Innonix Technologies’ facility in Chandler is currently stocked with 1.8 million masks, 30,000 of which will be donated to low-income senior citizen facilities, inclass elementary teachers, and police officers. The Phoenix Police Foundation received 8,000 masks and allocated them to the Phoenix Police Department. Foundation President Timothy Thomas said officers need masks because “when they’re out there, they have a lot of encounters with our citizens and they also frequently encounter citizens that may not have a mask. “They might not have a quality mask; so, having these 8,000 masks provides an opportunity for some positive engagement with our officers,” he added. Scottsdale Unified School District and Tavan Elementary School received the masks as well. “These masks complement the district’s ongoing virus-mitigation strategies that have allowed us to offer in-person instruction to Scottsdale students since last fall,” said SUSD Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel. “Home-grown solutions to a global issue says a lot about the people we call our neighbors.” Information: respokare.com

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My Popcorn Kitchen pops up over 50 flavors BY MELODY BIRKETT Progress Contributor

y Popcorn Kitchen was a career change for Kim Brush and her husband, who started the North Scottsdale business nine years ago. “With the economic downturn in 2008, my husband was in restaurant development and that wasn’t going very well,” said Kim Brush. “So, we decided we wanted to strike out on our own and have our own business and be more in control of our own destiny.” They checked out a franchise in Dallas and after speaking with the owners, “we just immediately fell in love,” she said. “We love food and popcorn,” Brush said. “There was really nothing like that out here in this market, in the Phoenix metro area. We got some consulting from them and then we worked for about 1-1/2-2 years developing our own business line, our name and finally opened our doors in June 2012.” They’re still at the same location, 14202 N Scottsdale Road. “We have recipes for about 130-140 flavors,” said Brush. “Due to COVID and our business dropping off, we’re not doing our special of the month, we’ve cut our inventory but we still have over 50 flavors at a bunch of different price points of flavor categories.” Beer cheddar is the #1 seller. “It’s a non-alcoholic spice so it’s familyfriendly and it makes our cheddar cheese rich and creamy and a little bit sweeter,” Brush said. “It just flies off the shelf.” All of the classics are popular, too, including buttery, cheddar, white cheddar, caramel and sea salt caramel. “We’ve got some fabulous chocolates: tuxedo which is sea salt caramel drizzled with white and dark chocolate, dark sea salt caramel, and a puppy chow,” said Brush. “Evidently, a lot of people used to make puppy chow at home. We added popcorn to it. White caramel, Rice Chex cereal and pretzels all coated in a peanut butter chocolate mixture and shaken in powdered sugar. It’s one of

My Popcorn Kitchen co-owner Kim Brush pops a lot of kernels everyday because she and her husband sell some 50 different ﬂavors of popcorn. (Special to the Progress)

our top sellers, as well.” The shop even offers fruit flavored popcorn which is a candy coating. “It sounds odd but that’s why we have complimentary samples in the store so you can try before you buy,” Brush said. “It’s a definite flavor profile. You either like it or you don’t. I think it’s fun. People refer to it as the Fruity Pebbles cereal or Jolly Ranchers. I like it.” She leans towards spicy. “We have a spicy caramel which is absolutely delicious. It’s not hot. It’s

just spicy. I like our Sonoran blend. When my husband and I first opened the store we were trying to think of fun flavors that might speak to Arizona. So, we created what we call Sonoran blend which is a combination of Southwest Jalapeño, kettle corn and white cheddar so you get that sweetsavory spicy element all in one bag. It’s one of our best sellers. “We also have a Phoenix blend and a Scottsdale blend so we have fun with it.” “Popcorn is very mixable. You’d be

surprised. For example, you could mix peanut butter with grape popcorn and you get peanut butter and jelly.” Hundreds of batches of popcorn are made each day. Caramel alone nets between 100-150 batches daily. Brush said everything is popped first before it gets sent to the caramelizing station, the cheese-making station, fruit station and chocolate making station. All popcorn is made from scratch at their store in small batches so the freshness can be controlled. “We have quality control because are so small,” explained Brush. “We can control the ingredients. … We source the best including chocolate. We use French chocolate to make our chocolate flavors.” Using premium ingredients also includes real cream and butter. “It just makes all of the difference in the world,” Brush added. “Everything is made the old-fashioned way. Our caramel is not powder and such. It’s real molasses, brown sugar and regular sugar. It’s really, really delicious. And it’s a nice generous coating of caramel on our caramel flavors.” Since no preservatives are added, basic flavors of popcorn, such as buttery, last a week. Caramels, fruit flavors and chocolate popcorn lasts two weeks due to being better coated. While business has been down in the last year due to the pandemic, Brush said her business has survived due to very loyal customers along with “fabulous walk-ins.” “We had resorts, we had weddings, catering,” Brush said. “And because of the social distancing and all of that, that business fell off dramatically so they’re not coming to us for the popcorn orders that they used to. It’ll come back eventually.” In addition to their customers, Brush gives “kudos to our staff. “They have been with me a long time. They are true popcorn aficionados. I couldn’t run this business without them. You’re going to see the same friendly faces in here day in and day out. It’s almost like family.” Information: mypopcornkitchen. com

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After a more-than year-long hiatus, SMTC returns to the stage with cabaret-style revues at Scottsdale Plaza Resort. The cast consists of (left to right) Estrella Paloma Parra, Josh Pike, Taylor Hogan, Matt Newhard, Nicki Bond and Adrian Ward. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

Theater slates cabaret shows at Plaza Resort BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

hile some theater troupes have kept their shows going by taking their regularly scheduled programs outdoors, Scottsdale Musical Theater Company pursued a different type of COVID-free show: cabaret. After a more-than year-long hiatus, SMTC returns with cabaret-style revues at Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Showcasing Broadway’s most famous music and songs, SMTC’s first “Best of Broadway” revue will be an evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein with shows every Saturday night in March at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. “To be able to sit back and relax with a drink and enjoy music from Broadway’s

greatest shows, there’s really nothing like this kind of musical theater cabaretstyled revue in Phoenix,” said David Hock, SMTC’s executive producer. The revue will feature Nicki Bond, Taylor Hogan, Matt Newhard, Estrella Paloma Parra, Josh Pike and Adrian Ward, with musical direction and keyboards handled by Josh Hontz and percussion by Shawn Jordan. “Doing musical theater in a cabaretstyle format seems like a great way to continue providing an avenue for these amazing performers and give our audience live shows again,” Hock continued. “And ... how can you beat an evening of all Rodgers & Hammerstein music and songs?”

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Scottsdale Arts now sold-out Sunday A’Fair outdoor concerts kick off March 7 and take place at the Fountain Stage on Scottsdale Civic Center. Artists, like Haley Green (pictured), Jaleo Quintet, and more, will perform for attendees seated at physically distanced pods. (Scottsdale Arts)

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ive music under the sun in near-perfect weather at Scottsdale Civic Center Park sounds like the ideal way to spend a spring afternoon. And Scottsdale Arts is offering just that via the return of their popular outdoor concert series, Sunday A’Fair, this month. But good luck securing a spot at the socially distanced event: It’s already sold out. “We are thrilled to invite Sunday A’Fair fans back to our campus,” said Diandra Ad-

amczyk Scottsdale Arts senior programming coordinator. The pandemic cut short the annual outdoor event last year. Scottsdale Arts’ Sunday A’Fair kicks off March 7 and takes place every Sunday through the month. Each Sunday boasts two performances from two different artists at noon-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. Artists include Miguel Melgoza, Jaleo Quintet, Haley Green, Eloni Yawn, We3, Tu-

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SMTC will transform La Valencia into a “cabaret/nightclub feel” with cocktail tables, full-service bar and a raised stage with full lighting and sound. La Valencia “is kind of secluded to itself, which is great for this concept,” Hock said. “It follows a long-held tradition for stage performers that removes the confines of being in a large theater on stage as a character in costume to allow moments between singer-and-song and singer-and-audience that creates a more intimate connection to the music and the audience, providing a uniquely wonderful and entertaining experience,” he continued. Seating will be spread out and up to four people will remain at their own cocktail table. “We will customize the seating for each performance based on the reservations made and tickets sold,” Hock said, adding that as of Feb. 23, they’ve sold nearly 50 percent of tickets.

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ena Marie, Tessa Karrys and Lee Perreira. “With the limited, reduced capacity we have in place this year, we expected shows to sell out eventually but were taken by surprise to see we hit capacity within about 24 hours of announcing,” Adamczyk said. Scottsdale Arts limited audience attendance this year to 250 guests at a time. Typically, the event attracts anywhere from 3,000 to 4,000 attendees at each concert. “We had a lot to consider this year to reimagine the series for COVID-19 safety, such as adding a controlled perimeter, pod seating, refiguring the capacity, signage and implementing an RSVP process,” Adamczyk said. “I think one of the biggest challenges we face this year is ensuring our patrons and community have all the information they need regarding these changes,” Adamczyk added. Scottsdale Arts will have 60 pods of up to four people each located six feet apart. Attendees can show up for the one or both of the sets. Face masks are required. “Normally, the Center would begin hosting our Sunday A’Fair series in midJanuary, which we decided to postpone until March 2021. Due to a lot of factors,

Scottsdale Musical Theater Company cast members Taylor Hogan and Josh Pike sing during a rehearsal at Conservatory of Dance studio in Phoenix on Feb. 28. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

SMTC is no stranger to Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Hock partnered with the resort in 2017 and sends his celebrity guest stars

to stay there. SMTC has also held rehearsals for a number of their shows at the resort and their Christmas party for their “A Christmas Carol” cast. “So, after a year of not being able to do shows, I approached Travis Giles, the resort V.P. about doing cabaret-style shows. We had discussed this idea a couple of years ago, and it just didn’t happen then. But now, it feels like the perfect time to get live performing happening again,” Hock explained. The cast of six performers rehearsed at Conservatory of Dance studio in Phoenix. Their large dance studio allowed the SMTC troupe to socially distance during rehearsals and only remove masks when singing. “I think everyone is very aware of the surroundings and their co-performers, so we really haven’t had any issues regarding the challenges of rehearsing this show during these times,” Hock said. While the shows are currently scheduled for every weekend in March, Hock

Scottsdale Arts now sold-out Sunday A’Fair outdoor concerts kick off March 7 and take place at the Fountain Stage on Scottsdale Civic Center. Artists, like Eloni Yawn (pictured), Jaleo Quintet, and more, will perform for attendees seated at physically distanced pods. (Scottsdale Arts)

including weather, we also had to shorten the number of concerts in the series,” Adamczyk said. Sunday A’Fair also will feature an artisan market, where different local artisans will sell a variety of handmade items, including mixed media artwork, skincare, jewelry and more. Attendees also have the opportunity to purchase concessions from the food truck and food vendor, as well as the center’s bar, on-site.

Adamczyk hopes Sunday A’Fair enables attendees to feel inspired by the artists. “The performing arts community is struggling, and communities are struggling without the performing arts; so, if we start to bring some life back into both by producing more intimate concerts outside and re-envisioning our programming with safety at the forefront, that would be our goal,” Adamczyk said. The return of Sunday A’Fair follows the cancellation of the 2021 Scottsdale Arts

hopes to extend the show through April, but that depends on ticket sales. “Of course, at this point, we’ll be happy just to have a live audience and to have whoever is there be thoroughly entertained. Beyond that, yes, the plan is to have this cabaret-style format be ongoing at the Plaza Resort with different shows running every couple of months. An evening of Stephen Sondheim, an evening of Irving Berlin or Cole Porter, an evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber, etc.” Hock said. Hock hopes SMTC’s upcoming cabaretstyle shows will bring “fun, enjoyment, [and] the excitement of finally being out again to hear live music, specifically musical theater again” to attendees. “If people enjoy the evening, the songs, the performers and feel comfortable and confident going out — and walk away feeling good about venturing out so that they’ll hopefully start doing more — then we all have accomplished something truly positive,” he said. Reservations: scottsdalemusicaltheater.com Festival, which was scheduled for March 12-14. “The decision to cancel the event for a second year in a row was heartbreaking for our organization and the artists who would have participated,” said Jamie Prins, Scottsdale Arts Festival Director. “We look forward to providing creative, engaging programs and events for our community and will continue to do so in a safe, responsible manner as we move forward through the COVID-19 pandemic this spring and into the future,” Prins added. Scottsdale Arts did, however, launch a new event that’ll take place this spring: Live & Local: On the Lawn series. The event takes place Friday evenings starting March 12 through April 2, also at the Fountain Stage in Scottsdale Civic Center Park. “We have an extremely talented lineup of artists and highly recommend our Sunday A’Fair fans to check it out,” Adamczyk said. The lineup includes QVLN, House of Stairs, Brain Chartrand Trio and Nayo Jones. Tickets range from $40 per pod, which holds up to four people, to $50 for an Adirondack Chair Pod for two people. Information: scottsdaleperformingarts.org

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Los Olivos a longtime Old Town favorite BY MELODY BIRKETT Progress Contributor

ome things never change. Take Los Olivos Mexican Restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale as an example. It has been serving up traditional Mexican food since 1947 in the same location, 7328 E. 2nd St., which was once a bar, bakery, pool hall and even an impromptu venue for church services when the city didn’t have one. And co-owner Ruby Corral said she and her siblings owe it all to their loyal customers. “If it wasn’t for the locals, we wouldn’t be here. We have generations sit at tables sometimes,” she said. “During the holidays, there could be as many as four generations sitting at one table.” Corral’s father started the restaurant that his �ive children eventually took over. It’s currently owned and operated by Corral, her sister and two brothers. Another brother passed away. “Everything started when my grandparents crossed the border from Mexico in 1919,” explained Corral. “They came to Scottsdale. They had a contact here… This was all a Mexican and Native American community.” Her dad was the youngest of 7 when he and �ive of six siblings came to America because “my grandmother did not want her boys to grow up in the mines in Mexico,” Corral said. “They all grew up around here in a little area of what’s now the restaurant my dad started along with one of his siblings,” she added. At the time the restaurant started, Corral said Hispanics and Native Americans “had places of their own to get together for a cocktail, a beer or whatever. The Native Americans and the Mexicans were not allowed to go into a lot of places. So, they created their own.”

Owners of Los Olivos are siblings, from left to right: Johnny Corral, Maria Corral, Ruby Corral and Hector Corral. (Special to the Progress)

so everything could be all together.” A lot of Los Olivos’ recipes belong to Corral’s grandmother and mom. “Tacos are from way back and burritos are made with the same red chili and green chili inside,” said Corral. “At the beginning, there weren’t very many things on the menu and then it just evolved, as everything else does. The siblings who own Los Olivos state on their website, “A full plate leads to a full stomach which leads to a hap- “But even now, about py heart, and that’s what we’re all about here.” (Facebook) 90-percent of the menu is still old things but we’ve “We had another piece of property incorporated new things near where the Scottsdale Center for the that we have tried to make work, such as Arts is located,” Corral added. “The city fajitas and chimichangas.” came in and wanted to buy up everyThe food is made fresh daily, including thing so my family sold them that piece the handmade tortillas and tamales. of property and we traded with the city Since Los Olivos has long-time customfor a little piece of property on one side ers, many celebrations of life are held in

their large dining room. “If there’s a celebration of life with 100 people, it’s more affordable to do it here,” said Corral. “We have space. It’s probably been our lifesaver during this pandemic because a lot of restaurants don’t have the space, we have so we are capable of seating more people.” Corral appreciates her long-time employees. “Everybody who’s working today has been working for me for years. I have one newer server I hired 1-1/2 years ago but I had one server who retired in July 2020 who had worked for me for over 40 years. My staff has been with me a long time.” She added she hasn’t laid anybody off due to the pandemic. Corral credits a strong family work ethic and the siblings’ respect for each other for their success. “We have our moments just like any other family,” Corral said. “It’s dif�icult. Sometimes it’s fun. Sometimes it’s hard. We all have different work ethics, different personalities. It’s just the way it is. We get mad but at the end of the next day, we talk like we didn’t have an argument. We have a lot of respect for each other.” Los Olivos means olives and was named after the olive trees on 2nd St. “Years ago, across the street, there was the irrigation ditch and so all of the olive trees �lourished,” Corral said. “They were planted by Win�ield Scott (Scottsdale was named after him). “At the time, during the nice months, like in April, a lot of artists would �lock to Scottsdale and they would set up their easels and their chairs underneath the olive trees and they would paint and they would walk over here and sometimes they would have lunch or dinner. Some of these murals we have in the restaurant are from these artists from way back then.” Information: losolivosrestaurants. com, 480-946-2256

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Ling’s Wok Shop was inspired by the pandemic BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

hen John Banquil took over the Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill brand, he wanted to see it evolve. One step is the Asian fusion offshoot Ling’s Wok Shop, which is slated to open at Hayden Peak Crossing at Thompson Peak Parkway and Hayden Road in the spring, early summer. It will combine the ease and speed of a fast-casual restaurant with a full-service dining establishment. “Ling & Louie’s is known for creating �lavorful dishes using traditional Asian cooking techniques and ingredients in nontraditional ways,” says Banquil, the company’s president and CEO. “At Ling’s Wok Shop, diners will enjoy our most popular menu items, plus a host of bold new �lavors from across Asia.” Among these will be Ling’s seafood hot pot, which features scallops, salmon and jumbo shrimp simmered in a green curry-coconut broth. The menu also will in-

The frozen Thai Mai is a mango, pineapple, tropical juices and dark rum ﬂoat. (Courtesy Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill)

clude clean, light and healthy wok-�ired creations accentuated with the restaurant’s 15 signature sauces. Banquil says operating Ling & Louie’s through the pandemic at made him and his team look at their operations. The restaurants were just as busy as they were before the pandemic. “We had lower operating costs and we’re more pro�itable,” he says. “I thought, ‘Why not make this the model going forward?’ That’s where this direction has taken us. We’ve been looking to expand Ling & Louie’s since I took over the brand in the beginning of 2019.” The restaurant will join Pure Sushi, Tavern Americana, Juan Jaime’s Tacos and Tequila, Nékter Juice Bar and Starbucks at the 145,000-square-foot center – which boasts a mix of local and national tenants and is anchored by a 75,000-square-foot Fry’s Signature Supermarket. “The style of service is going to change,” he says. “During lunch, it’s going to be a fast-casual restaurant with counter service. Guests will place their order and we’ll bring it out to you. “Around happy hour and segueing into dinner, we’ll convert to a full-service space. I keep looking at the demographics of the area, with the businesses popping up and all the construction. We feel a majority of the guests will come in for lunch — get in, get out and get back to work or the kids. We want to make it easy and approachable.” Rooftops are also plentiful in the area, so Banquil says he feels having a fullservice Asian restaurant there is “super bene�icial.” “It’s really lacking in that area,” he says. “We’re going to take a lot of our familiar favorites at Ling & Louie’s, where we have 40 sauces we make in house with proprietary recipes. “We’re going to use those familiar �lavors but present them in a healthier, cleaner and a bit more modern way than we do at Ling & Louie’s. Guests will say, ‘This is orange chicken, but it feels cleaner, healthier and it tastes fresher. You’re full but you don’t have to take a nap.” Banquil worked for the original owner for 10 1/2 years before he approached him about taking over the company as a

The chicken lettuce wraps at Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill come with water chestnuts, onions, lemongrass, Thai basil and cilantro. Some of the dishes will be carried over into Ling’s Wok Shop later this year. (Courtesy Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill)

Ling’s seafood hot pot — jumbo shrimp, salmon, scallops and cilantro — is in a base of green-curry coconut broth. Some of the dishes will be carried over into Ling’s Wok Shop later this year. (Courtesy Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill)

whole. He treated Ling & Louie’s as his “baby” and the adventure has not only been satisfying, but super exciting, he adds. “Working through the pandemic, as a second-year business owner, was super stressful,” he says. “It was such an educational experience. It reignited every-

thing and gave us the passion to move forward and know, even though we were in the most adverse condition, we’re a really strong brand. We think we can grow and take this to the next level.” lingandlouies.com

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