Scottsdale Progress - 05-10-2020 by Times Media Group

Scottsdale teen is a Flinn Scholar / P. 18

Sunrise Rotary shines in pandemic / P. 19

An edition of the East Valley Tribune

NEW NORMAL

CITY..................................... 4 Some city play areas reopening.

BUSINESSES ............22 Stores present different kind of shopping trips.

RESTAURANTS .....25 Diners can expect a different world.

NEIGHBORS ..........................................18 BUSINESS ...............................................22 OPINION ................................................ 24 FOOD ........................................................25 CLASSIFIEDS ....................................... 26

FREE ($1 OUTSIDE OF SCOTTSDALE) | scottsdale.org

Sunday, May 10, 2020

City budget battle brewing on council BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

budget battle is brewing in Scottsdale as the city grapples with the potential loss of tens of millions of dollars in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. Early numbers indicate the virus’ impact

For nurses, Mother’s Day is bittersweet

on the budget will be significant with sales tax revenue in March dropping by nearly $3 million compared to March 2019 – a decrease of 26 percent. April’s revenue numbers are not yet available, but City Treasurer Jeff Nichols said he would not be surprised if that decline doubles to around 50 percent in April – the first

full month under state-mandated business shutdowns. Hotels and motels were hit hardest, with sales tax revenues from the industry down 56 percent. Restaurants followed with a 40 percent decline. Sales taxes from construc-

see BUDGET page 10

BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

onorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center registered nurse Lisa Kingry’s voice doesn’t break when she talks about the COVID-19 patient who died during her last shift and how she and the four others in the room held the patient’s hand, saying that everything will be OK. Kingry doesn’t sound exhausted as she recites the painstakingly long and detailed post-shift procedure that includes Lysoling her shoes, getting undressed in the garage, tossing her scrubs in the washing machine,

Andrew Bloom REALTOR®, Senior Partner Andrew@BVOLuxury.com VOTED #1 SCOTTSDALE REAL ESTATE TEAM FOR 2018

The Kingry family includes two frontline healthcare workers: Casey Kingry, left, a firefighter for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Lisa Kingry, an ICU nurse at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. They ﬂank their two sons, Jaxon, 6, and Quinn, 2. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

Clorox-wiping her keys and wallet, and showering. But Kingry takes a moment to regain her composure and hold back tears when the

subject turns to the community support she and her hospital have received from busi-

see NURSE page 14

(480) 999-2948 www.BVOLuxuryGroup.com

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

WE ARE OPEN

AND TAKING ALL HEALTH PRECAUTIONS FOR COVID-19

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be in your garage while we work. Rest Assured, we disinfect every surface we touch.

Door OPEN. Door CLOSE. Guaranteed.

CALL TODAY!

480.635.8114 Free Phone Quotes! We Can Fix Anything!

FREE Service Call (with repair)

65 Value!

21-Point Safety Inspection

With coupon only. May not be combined with other offers. Exp: June 15, 2020

ArizonaGarageDoors.com ROC# 173822

75 OFF

A Pair of Springs

Broken Spring REPAIR!

With coupon only. May not be combined with other offers. Exp: June 15, 2020

Garage Door Opener

369

.95

+LABOR

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Happy Mothers Day VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE WITH ALL LISTINGS!! We are positively disrupting the way luxury real estate is bought and sold. Our omnichannel strategy leaves no stone unturned to bring a buyer to your home!

D IT

ES AN

Every Home Sale Directly Benefits Phoenix Children’s Hospital

TE TA

A 9C

A RG

A 3+

$7,750,000

-4 T1 SA EN

PR SE

L UA

U TO

IL VA RA

L UA

A IL AV

V IR

A IL AV

$1,499,000 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

GRANITE MOUNTAIN RANCH 30223 N Cowboy Court Scottsdale 85262 5 BD | 3.5 BA | 6,168 SF

L UA

A IL AV

N PE

2 T1 SA

-2

$1,230,000 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

MIRABEL VILLAGE 10968 E Scopa Trail Scottsdale AZ 85262 5 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,232 SF

N PE

2 T1 SA

-2

$850,000

$699,500

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

DAY SPRINGS 3850 E Huber Street Unit 1 Mesa AZ 85205 5 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,647 SF

CAREFREE SENTINEL ROCK 35419 N 58th Street Carefree AZ 85377 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,613 SF

2 1T1 SA N E

$559,900 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

$1,449,000

ALMARTE 60 Almarte Circle Carefree AZ 85377 2 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,270 SF

E RS

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

$599,900 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

$2,500,000

$899,900

L UA

REALTOR®

CRESTVIEW AT FOUNTAIN HILLS 10831 N Pulve Court Fountain Hills AZ 85268 4 BD | 7 BA | 7,770 SF

BOCARA 24422 N 73rd Street Scottsdale AZ 85255 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 3,759 SF

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

-4

VISTA 9172 E Pershing Ave Scottsdale AZ 85260 3 BD | 2 BA | 2,253 SF

R CA

Y AB

$999,000

$1,650,000

V IR

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

$1,494,990

V IR

2 N1

L YC TR

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

LOS DIAMANTES 9442 N 128th Way Scottsdale AZ 85259 6 BD | 4.5 BA | 6,327 SF

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

DC RANCH LA VIDA 9270 E Thompson Peak Parkway Unit 335 Scottsdale AZ 85255 23006 N 86th Street Scottsdale AZ 85255 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,765 SF 4 BD | 3 BA + 2 1/2 BA | 3,919 SF U TS SA EN

$1,495,000

A IL AV

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

MIRABEL CLUB 36791 N 102nd Place Scottsdale AZ 85262 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 5,469 SF

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

B RA

CO EL

$1,650,000

CACTUS ACRES 10060 E Paradise Drive Scottsdale AZ 85260 4 BD | 4.4 BA | 4,059 SF

V IR

SINCUIDADOS | OWNER AGENT 8300 E Dixileta Drive 213 Scottsdale AZ 85266 4 BD | 4 BA | 4,073 SF

TATUM GARDEN ESTATES 9421 N 50th Place Paradise Valley AZ 85253 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 4,853 SF

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

3 1T1 SA EN

Director of Expansion

V IR

$1,899,000

AUSTIN BLOOM

Director of Marketing Director of Client Care

$2,800,000

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

BABS BLOOM

Senior Partner REALTOR®

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

LOS GATOS 8601 E Los Gatos Drive Scottsdale AZ 85255 5 BD | 8 BA | 7,819 SF

CRESTVIEW AT FOUNTAIN HILLS 11007 N Crestview Drive Fountain Hills AZ 85268 5 BD | 6.5 BA | 6,903 SF

GO CH

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

SILVERLEAF 10412 E Robs Camp Road Scottsdale AZ 85255 6 BD | 7 BA | 10,975 SF

T UC

$3,500,000

CALL BVO 480.999.2948

480.400.1985

ANDREW BLOOM

2 1T1 SA N E

$420,000 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

SERENITY SHORES CONDOMINIUM 4777 S Fulton Ranch Blvd Unit 1059 Chandler AZ 85248 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,721 SF

$410,000 CALL BVO 480.999.2948

GRAYHAWK 19700 N 76th Street 2175 Scottsdale AZ 85255 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,796 SF

w w w . B V O L U X U R Y G R O U P. c o m

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

City begins reopening parks, other facilities An edition of the East Valley Tribune Scottsdale Progress is published every Sunday and distributed free of charge to homes and in single-copy locations throughout Scottsdale. To find out where you can pick up a free copy of Scottsdale Progress, please visit www.Scottsdale.org. CONTACT INFORMATION Main number 480-898-6500 | Advertising 480-898-5624 Circulation service 480-898-5641 Scottsdale Progress 4301 N 75th St., Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Publisher Steve T. Strickbine Vice President Michael Hiatt ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Display Advertising 480-898-6309 Classifieds/Inside Sales Elaine Cota | 480-898-7926 | ecota@scottsdale.org TJ Higgins | 480-898-5902 | tjhiggins@scottsdale.org Advertising Office Manager Lori Dionisio | 480-898-6309 | ldionisio@scottsdale.org Director of National Advertising Zac Reynolds | 480-898-5603 | zac@scottsdale.org NEWS DEPARTMENT Executive Editor Paul Maryniak | 480-898-5647 | pmaryniak@scottsdale.org Managing Editor Wayne Schutsky | 480-898-6533 | wschutsky@scottsdale.org Staff Writers Kristine Cannon | 480-898-9657 | kcannon@scottsdale.org Jim Walsh | 480-898-5639 | jwalsh@scottsdale.org Photographers Pablo Robles | Probles@scottsdale.org Design Veronica Thurman | vthurman@scottsdale.org Production Coordinator Courtney Oldham | 480-898-5617 | production@scottsdale.org Circulation Director Aaron Kolodny | 480-898-5641 | customercare@scottsdale.org Scottsdale Progress is distributed by AZ Integrated Media, a circulation service company owned by Times Media Group. The public is permitted one copy per reader. For further information regarding the circulation of this publication or others in the Times Media Group family of publications, and for subscription information, please contact AZ Integrated Media at circ@azintegratedmedia.com or 480-898-5641. For circulation services please contact Aaron Kolodny at aaron@azintegatedmedia.com.

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

he City of Scottsdale re-opened the McDowell Mountain Ranch skate park along with the city’s pickleball and tennis courts on May 8 and a phased reopening of pools and libraries could follow once cities receive the go-ahead from Gov. Doug Ducey. Neighborhood tennis and pickleball courts are now open for their regular hours from sunrise to 10:30 p.m. The Scottsdale Ranch and Indian School Tennis Centers are open for modified hours from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 3-9 p.m., though drop-in play is not allowed and showers and locker rooms will remain closed. Park staff will continue to clean facilities regularly, according to a city press release. “The public should do its part by recreating responsibly: anyone who does not feel well or has any symptoms of illness should stay home, people should not gather in groups and everyone should practice good hand hygiene,” according to the release. The city plans a phased reopening of pools beginning on Memorial Day, pending permission from the state. Pools are currently closed under an executive order from Governor Ducey. On May 5, City Manager Jim Thompson presented a potential pool re-opening plan to the City Council that would see pools and programs gradually open up between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Phase one of the plan included reopening Cactus, McDowell Mountain Ranch and Eldorado pools for lap swim

Scottsdale reopened some city facilities on May 8, including local pickleball and tennis courts. (Progress file photo)

and competitive teams only. The city would then start swimming classes in phase two and public swimming hours in phase three. Under the plan, summer camps would only be offered at Mountain View and Horizon pools with a child to instructor ratio of 10:1. Thompson also presented plans to reopen libraries under reduced staffing and modified hours. Scottsdale is currently offering online and call center library services along with curbside and drive-thru book pickups that have seen an average of 2,000 cars per week since the pandemic began. Under the new plan, Scottsdale would reopen some of its libraries with reduced hours and use drive-thru services at others. Civic Center and Mustang libraries

would be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayThursday and 1-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Arabian and Appaloosa libraries would re-open for drive-thru service only from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Not all City Council members believe the city should rush to re-open facilities and services, though, as the city saw its sales tax revenues decline by 26 percent in March in the wake of the pandemic. Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield said she understands the desire to reopen city facilities, but said the potentially long-lasting revenue shortfalls mean the city needs to prioritize essential services. “Is that more important than having police and fire on the streets? Maybe not,” Littlefield said.

GOT SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND? Share it with The Progress readers. Send your letters or columns to opinions@scottsdale.org

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

GROW YOUR POTENTIAL:

Career and Technical Education

Scottsdale Community College helps prepare you for high-demand jobs in a variety of industries – or simply add the professional skills needed for advancement and re-careering for a brighter future.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SUMMER LEARNING

• 100+ degree and certificate programs • Flexible schedules and fast-track options • Tight-knit community dedicated to your success • Courses available via classroom, hybrid and online • Easy credit transfers • Low tuition

• Catch up on your studies from Spring

• Get a head start on Fall

Make it happen at Scottsdale REGISTER FOR SUMMER AND FALL SEMESTER!

(480) 423-6700 • scottsdalecc.edu/cte

semester – many credits transfer to 4-year universities

• Flexible schedules – 100%

online and 4-week sessions

SUMMER SEMESTER BEGINS MAY 26

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

SUSD plans virtual, in-person graduation fetes BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

cottsdale high schools have delayed traditional graduation ceremonies until summer but that does not mean the scheduled commencement this month will pass without fanfare. Scottsdale Unified School District announced each high school will produce a graduation video for students that will be released on May 21, when ceremonies were supposed to take place. “This event will mimic what the traditional ceremony would look like, though it will consist of pre-recorded segments produced into a single video,” the district told parents. “The event for each high school will be personalized for each high school.” The plan echoes what many other area school districts are doing even as officials concede a summer ceremony is neither a certainty nor likely to attract every senior. The video will be made available at the originally-scheduled graduation time before being shared more widely online, according to the district. Saguaro High School senior Tyler Ve-

graduation date, with a “drive-thru senior celebration ceremony.” Students must stay in their vehicles at all times in line with social distancing guidelines. The event will include seniors and their families driving Loop Road and Sesi Way to receive cheers from faculty and staff, a photo-op and “senior goodies”, including diplomas, yard signs and other honors. Seniors will also have the chance to hear their names announced in front of When Scottsdale seniors graduate in May, they won’t have traditional events like this Coronado High the campus chapel. School ceremony in 2019. (Courtesy of Scottsdale Unified School District) At Notre Dame, students and families larde said she plans to contribute to her clip for this.” school’s video. Notre Dame Preparatory, a private will have the opportunity to take cap “I think this is a great idea, and I’m high school in northern Scottsdale, also and gown photos on campus the week very excited to see the finished prod- announced modified plans to honor seuct,” Velarde said “I plan on making a niors on May 14, the school’s original see GRADUATION page 8

Phillips cleared of city ethics violations BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

n independent ethics panel cleared Councilman Guy Phillips of all allegations in an ethics complaint filed by a resident but recommended the city revise its code after uncovering “ambiguities” that could be exploited by bad actors in the future. The panel on May 5 found “the record does not substantiate” that Phillips violated the code. “I would like to thank the panel for their professionalism and my friends for their support during this rough patch in my life. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such good people,” Phillips said.

The complaint, filed by Mike Norton, alleged that a GoFundMe set up by a resident to benefit Phillips following a work accident and that payments made to Phillips’ wife to collect signatures for the Southbridge Two referendum was a prohibited gift under the city’s code and violated conflict of interest rules. It was the first time since the city adopted its ethics code over a decade ago that a complaint made it to a panel. The panel found no evidence Phillips exchanged his vote for the donations or that Cora Phillips was not hired until after the Southbridge vote occurred. “There is strong, uncontroverted evidence that Cora Phillips earned what

see PHILLIPS page 8

An independent ethics panel cleared Councilman Guy Phillips of allegations included in an ethics complaint filed in January.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

ARIZONA’S LARGEST GROWER DIRECT NURSERY FOR FOUR GENERATIONS!

s? uestion Plant Q e Whitfill Th ll Ca ow arden Sh Nursery G7-9 am Sat KFYI 550AM m Sun 7-9 a KTAR 1230FM

You’ll See The Difference As Soon As You Arrive!

TREE SALE!

Now’s The Time to Plant & We’ll Do the Diggin’

GIANT HUGE 24” BOX TREES Mesquite • Oak • Pistachio Ash • Elm • Acacia

PLANTED & GUARANTEED

379

YOUR CHOICE

• Best Plants In Town • Friendly, Knowledgeable Nurserymen • No Commissioned High-Pressure Sales People • Best Price In Town On Quality Trees!

149

CITRUS TREES $ BIG 5-6 Year Old Many With Fruit!

Includes Dwarf Trees:

36” UPBOX TREES TO 15’ TALL

Lemon • Lime Grapefruit • Oranges

15 GAL.

CASH & CARRY

Mesquite • Thornless Mesquite Palo Verde • Acacia • Palobrea • Ironwood Sissoo • Oak • Ash • Elms & more

599

PLANTED & GUARANTEED

FROM

Compare at $1000

UNIQUE TIMES... • Shop our nurseries and maintain Covid-19 protocol for your protection and ours. • Order by phone • Contact website

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8AM - 5:30PM • Closed Sunday

Valleywide delivery just $75 MAIN TREE FARM • 602-268-9096

EAST VALLEY • 480-892-2712

2647 E. Southern Ave. (Phx)

Cooper (Stapley) & Guadalupe

• Lemon • Lime • Tangerine • Tangelo • Oranges • Grapefruit and more!

SHADE TREES Monster 48” Box Trees 1000’s to Choose From

1800

From

• Ash • Elm • Mesquite • Palo Verde • Pistachio • Pines

UP TO 25’ TALL

Planted & Guaranteed • Compare at $3000+

PALMS

Arizona’s Best Selection Grower-Direct From Our Farms

Dates • Bismarkia California and Mexican Fan • Cycads • Blues And More! NORTH PHOENIX/ SCOTTSDALE • 602-944-8479 824 E Glendale Ave. (Phx)

All offers limited to stock on hand. • No other discounts apply. • Not valid on previous sales. Multi trunk, jumbo size, and field dug trees slightly higher. LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED • RESIDENTIAL - C-21 - 125878 • COMMERCIAL - A-21 - 125879

SALE ENDS 5/20/20

Price is good with ad only.

CITY NEWS

GRADUATION from page 6

of May 18 via appointments set 15 minutes apart. “This opportunity is for families who know they will be unable to attend the graduation ceremony in June and for any family who wishes to participate,” according to a school announcement. Both SUSD and Notre Dame announced plans to potentially host more traditional ceremonies later this summer. “I like that the district would like to do an in-person ceremony later to give us that experience… because I truly believe we can’t understand what it will feel like after high school because we have yet to closed that chapter,” Velarde said. The SUSD plan was supported by a survey of seniors that showed 80 per-

PHILLIPS from page 6

the Committee paid her,” the report said. The panel also found that the GoFundMe account set up by Susan Wood – which raised $2,470 from 18 anony-

SmoothLaseTM

Michael L. Bleeker, DMD 7502 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., 8-119 Scottsdale, AZ 85255

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

cent supported rescheduling the event to a later date. “Over 880 students responded. Overwhelmingly, at 80 percent, students told us they preferred a future, live gathering when safe to celebrate our 2020 class, as compared to other alternatives like virtual graduations, and added that they wanted to be able to see their teachers and fellow students in person to thank them and say goodbye…” said Saguaro senior Kayli Battel, president of the Scottsdale Student Advisory Board. The May events will provide a chance to celebrate for students who may be gone by then due to post-graduation plans. A Notre Dame spokesperson said the school has six seniors unable to attend summer ceremonies, because two are joining the military, three more must

mous donations to pay bills on Phillips’ behalf – did not violate rules because Wood had no business before the city. Norton alleged the 18 anonymous donations to the account could have been used to conceal defacto campaign contributions by Southbridge oppo-

Non-surgical Facelift! No Fillers - No Toxins

Laser assisted approach to boosting yout body’s own natural collagen production. No incision, no injection, no downtime! Call today to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Before

CALL US TODAY! TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME!

480-306-8510 www.scottsdalelaserdentistry.com

After

MENTION THIS AD WHEN YOU CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION AND 20% OFF BUNDLED SERVICES!

report to the West Point Military Academy and one to the Air Force Academy. For others, it is just a chance to mark the occasion with hopes that an inperson ceremony will happen at a later date. “I’m very grateful for my administration, because they truly are doing the best they can for us,” Velarde said. “I know it’s not just hard for the students, but for the teachers as well.” Beyond videos, some SUSD high schools are taking additional steps to honor seniors. Coronado High School Principal Amy Palatucci said the school plans to host a virtual senior awards ceremony and will hang a large banner at the school featuring a photo of the Class of 2020. “I love our students and my heart breaks for our seniors that they will not end in a traditional fashion,” Palatucci

nents to Phillips, who is running for re-election. But the panel said, “There is evidence and a reason for the account’s existence that have nothing to do with Southbridge II.” Norton called the panel’s conclusion into question because it never found out the identity of the 18 anonymous donors. Phillips has long said he does not know the identities of the donors, though GoFundMe has confirmed that recipients of funds are provided with that information. But even if Wood or the anonymous donors were Southbridge opponents, that would not constitute a violation, according to the panel, because the code’s vague prohibition on gifts seems to only apply to “vendors, bidders, and lobbyists or attorneys” representing entities with an actual financial stake in business before the city. “But we doubt it was intended to include every citizen whose interests are affected by Council votes or departmental decisions, even when those votes or decisions draw such citizens into the political process,” the panel said, adding: “We cannot construe it so broadly against Mr. Phillips, as to include anyone who holds an opinion on an issue before the Council.” Still, Norton has called on the Council to reject the findings, because the pan-

said. Coronado High School is also providing celebratory yard signs that students can pick up at the school when they pick up their caps and gowns. Seniors at Desert Mountain High School will have the chance to deposit something in a special time capsule purchased by their principal, Dr. Lisa Hirsch. Hirsch said seniors can contribute to the time capsule when they pick up their yearbooks, diplomas and a “surprise gift”. A plan to give Desert Mountain seniors a chance to say goodbye to their teachers is also in the works. “We won’t call the last day a parade, but we are trying to make it so the seniors will be able to say goodbye to teachers, which is what they really want,” Hirsch said.

el decided not to examine witnesses. The panel was scheduled to interview witnesses in an open hearing on March 16 but cancelled due to the pandemic. It rescheduled that hearing for May 14 but then cancelled that date. “Rather than accept the Findings of Fact of the Hearing Panel, our City Council should refuse to accept those Findings of Fact until the Hearing Panel asks the tough questions that Guy Phillips and Susan Wood have fought hard not to answer,” Norton said. Though the panel determined a violation did not occur, it did suggest that an online fundraiser fueled by anonymous donations – could be used in the future to buy votes. “The ambiguities in the governing Code sections could allow unscrupulous elected officials and their benefactors to disguise quid pro quo vote buying as personal gifts not made in the course of performing official duties,” it said. The panel stated it was “not suggesting this happened here” but recommended the city amend the code to address the loophole The ethics investigation cost at least $38,000, according to invoices submitted to the city. That includes $937.50 to Fields, the ethics officer; a total of $10,680 to the three judges on the panel; and $26,454 to Ellman Law Group, the firm hired as outside counsel to assist the panel.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

CommercialRange Range Commercial

Commercial Range

ONN.. EEVVEERR.. BBEESSTT.. DDEECCIISSIIO B E S T. D E C I S I O N . E V E R .

prominentbrands, brands,allalldesigned designedtotobring bringyour yourvision visiontotolife. life.Learn Learnmore moreatatfergusonshowrooms.com fergusonshowrooms.com prominent For projects of any size, perfection often requires making difficult decisions. Allow the experts at Ferguson to make things easy by introducing you to an extensive collection of stylish products from prominent brands, all designed to bring your vision to life. Learn more at fergusonshowrooms.com

MESA&&SCOTTSDALE SCOTTSDALE MESA . COOMM FFEERRGGUUSSOONNSSHHOOWWRROOOOMMSS. C MESA & SCOTTSDALE FE RGUSONSHOWROOMS.COM

Forprojects projectsofofany anysize, size,perfection perfectionoften oftenrequires requiresmaking makingdifficult difficultdecisions. decisions.Allow Allowthe theexperts expertsatat For Fergusontotomake makethings thingseasy easyby byintroducing introducingyou youtotoan anextensive extensivecollection collectionofofstylish stylishproducts productsfrom from Ferguson

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

BUDGET from front

tion dropped 39 percent and retail was down 19 percent. The only industries showing sales tax revenue growth in March were grocery stores and utilities, which rose by 29 percent and 5 percent, respectively. On May 5, city staff provided an update on the budget for the next fiscal year that focused mostly on the General Fund and included reduced revenue projections along with $18.3 million in cuts to the requested $296 million in expenditures. Overall, city staff has cut out about $25 million in expenditures. But the presentation did not include a deep dive into the budget showing exactly where those cuts were coming from – which irked several council members who though the budget was still too optimistic. The cuts proposed by staff were across city government and included a freeze on performance bonuses and market-adjustment pay increases. The city also froze a vacation time buy-back program. Additionally, the city won’t fill 216 full and part time positions and continue to hold off bringing back a portion of the 249 part-time workers who were let go due to facility and program closures. But some council members argued that the staff’s proposal did not go far enough, considering the 6.2 percent cut falls well below the 26 percent loss in sales tax revenue the city saw in March. They called for more drastic cuts in the tentative budget that the Council will consider on May 19 in advance of final budget adoption in June. Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp said “revenue decline will be at least double that amount or $50 million, and realistically, the revenue drop could be as much as $80 million.” Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield said the cuts should be comparable to the shortfall in revenue borne out by the city’s sales tax data. Lane said he wanted more data before commenting on a final spending cap but projected the city could be worse off than the state, which included a 25 percent spending cut in its budget. Councilmember Virginia Korte made a similar prediction. “I believe we must take a conservative approach and create a 20/21 fiscal year budget with spending reductions

Mayor Jim Lane was among council members who want further spending cuts. (Progress file photo)

of 30 percent,” Korte said. “After the first quarter of FY20/21, we must review the actual budget and be prepared for more reductions if necessary.” City staff stressed it is still waiting for much of that data to come in due to a sixweek lag in place since the state took over sales tax collections in 2017. Klapp was unmoved. “I am increasingly uncomfortable and alarmed with the lack of movement from city leadership on appropriately projecting significantly reduced revenues and developing a realistic budget that recognizes the unique and devastating effect the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the residents and businesses in Scottsdale and on our city’s financial health,” she said. Klapp called for salary increases to be eliminated and not held in a contingency account and proposed cuts in services and programs, facility hours and deferred capital costs. Korte cast doubt on the city’s revenue projections due in part to the tanking tourism industry, Scottsdale’s bread and butter. In March, hotelAVE, a consulting firm, predicted it would take five years for the hotel industry to fully recover. Councilwoman Solange Whitehead also acknowledged the need for more cuts but stressed the need to be judicious. “So residents shouldn’t expect across cuts based on a simple equation or across the board layoffs – the approach will be far more nuanced with absolute focus on protecting essential services while realiz-

ing cost savings with increased in-house work, reduced work scope, delayed timeframes, as well as painful cuts in areas deemed non-essential during the crisis,” Whitehead said. Korte also called for cuts to be “strategic” and not across all departments, arguing that cuts alone will bring the economy back and investment is needed in economic development and tourism to prepare the city to come out of the crisis. Not all members agreed that drastic cuts are needed. Councilman Guy Phillips said the city should avoid presenting a “woe is me” attitude and needed to “keep a stiff upper lip.” Though he acknowledged that the coming months will be difficult, Phillips argued years of prudent planning had left the city in strong position to survive the downturn. “The city manager and chief financial officer worked hard with staff to reduce the budget and keep services,” Phillips said. “We have been frugal during good times and it has afforded the city to be able to weather this storm.” The city has accumulated ending fund balances – the money not spent at the end of a given fiscal year – of nearly $100 million since 2010, though much of that is earmarked towards public safety pension liabilities and infrastructure paybacks to Nationwide for the Cavasson development. The debate created unlikely allies on council, including Korte and Littlefield, who rarely see eye to eye.

Phillips found an ally in Councilwoman Linda Milhaven even though the two have fallen on opposite sides of recent highprofile debates. “All of us are anxious for more detail about how the city revenues will be impacted by the shutdown,” Milhaven said. “We must be patient and wait for the next payment from the state to have a better understanding.” City Manager Jim Thompson said the city and Council could continue making cuts throughout the year and that the current budget projects revenues $9 million greater than expenses. Thompson repeatedly stressed that if the Council lowers the spending cap at the next meeting, that number cannot be raised. Several council members called on staff to include even deeper cuts, arguing Thompson’s piecemeal approach could leave the city scrambling in the event of an prolonged recession. Lane said if the city waits too long to act “we may end up with scores of millions of dollars that will need to be somehow found or we will need to reduce things.” “It’s better to be facing it now than months from now,” Lane said. Littlefield said she was disappointed with the lack of information provided by staff on exactly what it would cut if revenues fail to meet projections and asked for concrete details by the next meeting. “If we go down 10 percent, what is it that we need to do? If we go down 20 percent, what would you do?” she asked. Lane also asked for a breakdown showing exact reductions and what is just being moved to other areas. Milhaven countered, “Without more information, we are just making our best guess. City staff continues to work on additional opportunities to cut expenses so we are prepared for every eventuality.” Milhaven’s desire to wait by city staff, particularly Nichols and Jim Thompson. But that data has been hard to come by. Since Arizona took over sales tax collections for cities in 2017, there has been a six-week delay in the city receiving information compared to around two weeks when the city handled those duties. Littlefield criticized the state process for hampering the city’s ability to provide Council with up-to-date information. And the city cannot wait much lon-

see BUDGET page 12

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

/2 2y0 4/30 0/20 02 0

$500 o f f $ 5 O r 0 $5d0er0 bo y ff f 0 o 5$ 5 f /O /0ee20 O3rr1d rr0b o 2 d 0 f y 44//O3r0d/er by f 30/220 0b22y0 4$ 0 /3500 /20 0 2 $O5r 00 oo0ff der by f f $ 5 O r e0 4$ r bo /O350d0 y ff / 2 0 2 4/3r0d0 e2r0 b2oy0 / 0 5/O3r1d/e2 0f f r0b2y0 4$ $/355000/200 $OO5rrdd0eer00b2ooo0ffff 55//O33r11d/e r byyf f

/22r00b22y00 4/30/ 2 02 0

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 4454 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 4454 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix

602.508.0800 | liwindow.com | 602.508.0800 liwindow.com

Mon-Thurs 8:30-5 p.m. Mon-Thurs 8:30-5 p.m.

| |

Fri 8:30-4 p.m. Fri 8:30-4 p.m.

| |

Sat 9-2 p.m. Sat 9-2 p.m.

| |

ROC#179513 ROC#179513

VISIT 4454 E. E. Thomas VISIT OUR OUR SHOWROOM SHOWROOM 4454 Thomas Rd. Rd. Phoenix Phoenix VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 4454 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix | liwindow.com 602.508.0800

602.508.0800 | liwindow.com | liwindow.com 602.508.0800 Mon-Thurs 8:30-5 p.m. Fri 8:30-4 p.m. Sat 9-2 p.m. ROC#179513

Mon-Thurs p.m. Fri 8:30-4 p.m. E.Sat 9-2 p.m. Rd. ROC#179513 VISIT OUR8:30-5 SHOWROOM 4454 Thomas Phoenix Mon-Thurs p.m. Fri 8:30-4 p.m. E.Sat 9-2 p.m. Rd. ROC#179513 VISIT OUR8:30-5 SHOWROOM 4454 Thomas Phoenix | |

| |

602.508.0800 | liwindow.com

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

BUDGET from page 10

ARIZONA GUN SHOWS PRESENTS THE SAN TAN VALLEY

Back In Action Gun Show F r i d a y

M a y

K i c k

S a t u r d a y S u d a y

1 5 :

O f f

B B Q

M a y

9 a m

5 : 3 0 P M

1 6 :

1 :

- 5 p m

9 a m

- 5 p m 3 p m

le al f c i s i n u G t R ck offee T a cp p l i e sA m m o a l B C Su Adults $6

Free Snow Cones!

Kids Free

Big Tin Cotton Gin @AZGunShows San Tan Valley

Oh, What Fun! Bird Food â&#x20AC;˘ Feeders Garden Accents â&#x20AC;˘ Unique Gifts

20% OFF

ger as Council is scheduled to adopt the tentative budget May 19 and must approve the final budget at its regular meeting on June 16 in preparation for the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. While he agreed that the city should use as much Scottsdale data as is available, Lane said the city should also draw on other sources, such as tourism industry. The most recent numbers from Experience Scottsdale show that from April 19-25, the Scottsdale-areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourism industry saw occupancy decrease to 11.1 percent, down over 86 percent from the same time last year. Nichols said the city will continue to compile available information for Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next meeting, when it will adopt a tentative budget and set a spending cap. The question before Council appears to be not whether there will be more cuts but where they will be made. All Council members stressed the need to preserve police and fire services. But talk of layoffs and consolidation in other departments was not off the table, particularly because personnel costs make up 74 percent of General Fund expenditures. Littlefield said she does not want to lay off people as the city â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; deals with unprecedented unemployment but reiterated the need for concrete numbers to see how each cut will impact the budget. She said cuts to services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as some park facilities and libraries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; may be inevitable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we need numbers,â&#x20AC;? Littlefield said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to cut 30 percent on our $326 million

budget. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at least $90 million minimumâ&#x20AC;ŚSo where are we going to cut $90 million when. ($213 million) of our ($326 million) is personnel.â&#x20AC;? Phillips countered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those who want to lay off employees and cut services are overreacting and politically posturing. Enough people are out of work. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to get rid of more and add to the unemployment. Instead we need to have a strong city to help our local business and community.â&#x20AC;? Lane disagreed.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been accused a little bitâ&#x20AC;Śof being too negative and being scary almost,â&#x20AC;? Lane said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m certainly not trying to beâ&#x20AC;Ś but also Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to think, and we need to think as a council, of being not only being pragmatic in our decisions as best we possibly can and realize thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of influencing factors, but nevertheless, also realistic.â&#x20AC;? City staff is working at a disadvantage, however, due to the unique nature of the crisis and a lack of data. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard,â&#x20AC;? Littlefield said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like I said, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with unknowable numbers for an unknowable length of time, and we have to make unknowable decisions.â&#x20AC;?

BE DEBT FREE IN 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;48 MONTHS!

If you owe more than $10,000 in credit card or other debt, see how we can help.

One Regularly Priced Item Valid only at Scottsdale store. One discount per purchase. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, optics, DSC member or sale items. Offer expires 5/31/20.

7001 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 174

In the Seville Shopping Center, Two doors from Wildflower Bread Company

(480) 306-5153 â&#x20AC;˘ www.wbu.com/scottsdale

ACCREDITED BUSINESS ÂŽ

Call today: 1-866-696-2697

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

SWITCH TO AT&T AND GET A $250 AT&T VISA® REWARD CARD* WHEN YOU BUY A SMARTPHONE ON A QUALIFYING INSTALLMENT PLAN!

GIVE MOM

A BREAK

AND LET US DO THE DIRTY WORK

$ 3/ l b

WA S H & F O L D

S E RV I CE S No cash value. Not valid with other discounts. Must be presented with incoming order.

Offer valid from 05/01/2020 - 05/31/2020

Must port in new line of elig. postpaid wireless svc (min. $50/mo. after discounts start w/in 2 bills). *Ends 12/31/20. Remain active and in good standing for 30 days. After 30 days, you will be mailed instructions for claiming your card online. Claim w/in 75 days. If svc cancelled, device balance due. $30 Activation, add’l fees, taxes & other charges, & restr’s apply. See Sales Rep for details. Call us, your AT&T Preferred Dealer. Iv Support Holdings LLC

1-855-401-1184

*$250 REWARD CARD: Ends 12/31/20. Smartphone: Buy any new smartphone on qualifying 0% APR installment plan. Other installment options may be available. $0 down for well-qualified credit or down payment may be req’d. Retail price is divided into monthly installments. Tax on full retail price due at sale. Required Wireless: Port in new line w/ postpaid wireless voice & data service (min. $50/mo. for new svc with autopay and paperless bill discounts. Pay $60/mo. until discounts starts w/in 2 bills. Other qual. plans available.). Excludes upgrades and AT&T ports. If you cancel wireless svc, will owe device balance. Activation Fee: $30. Return: Return w/in 14 days (w/in 30 days for business customers). Restocking fee up to $55 may apply. Reward Card Redemption req’d.: Will be sent email or letter with redemption requirements. Redemption req’d w/in 75 days from reward notification mail date. Reward Card delivered within 3-4 weeks after redemption to customers who maintain qualifying service(s) from installation date and through reward fulfillment. Card expires at mon-end 6 months after issuance. For Cardholder Agreement, go to rewardcenter.att.com. The AT&T Visa Reward Card is issued by The Bancorp Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted in the United States, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. No cash access. The Bancorp Bank; Member FDIC. Limits: May not be combinable w/other offers, discounts or credits. Purchase, financing & other limits & restr’s apply. Participation in these offers may make your wireless account ineligible for select other offers (including select bill credit offers) for a 12-month period. Gen. Wireless: Subj. to Wireless Customer Agmt at att.com/wca. Svc not for resale. Deposit: Service deposit may apply. Limits: Purchase & line limits apply. Credit approval, activation (up to $45/line) and other fees, advanced payments and other charges apply. Additional monthly fees & taxes: Apply per line and include Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee (up to $1.50), Administrative Fee ($1.99) & other fees which are not government-required surcharges as well as taxes. Additional one-time Fees may apply. See www.att.com/mobilityfees for more details. Coverage & svc not avail. everywhere. You get an off-net (roaming) usage allowance for each svc. If you exceed the allowance, your svc(s) may be restricted or terminated. International and domestic off-net data may be at 2G speeds. Other restr’s apply & may result in svc termination. Pricing, promotions, programming, terms & restr’s subject to change & may be modified or terminated at any time without notice. ©AT&T svc is subject to AT&T network management policies, see att.com/broadbandinfo for details. ©2020 AT&T Intellectual Property. All Rights Reserved. AT&T, Globe logo, DIRECTV, and all other DIRECTV marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Ask rep for details.

$1. 2 5 O F F E AC H DRY CLEANING PIECE Excludes: Alterations, Suedes/Leathers, Sheets, Button-down laundry shirts, and Route Pickup and Delivery services. No cash value. Not valid with other discounts. Must be presented with incoming order.

Offer valid from 05/01/2020 - 05/31/2020

Local family owned serving the community. Download our FREE app for additional deals & discounts! 13216 N. Scottsdale Rd. 7126 E. Sahuaro Dr. 7335 Via Paseo Del Sur 3908 N. Goldwater Blvd. 15480 N. Pima Rd. 11186 N. Frank Lloyd Wright 20511 N. Hayden Rd.

480.998.8660 480.948.2140 480.991.2440 480.941.0496 480.607.0673 480.391.2010 480.515.0090

All Locations Offer On site 24 Hour Pickup and Drop-Off STORE HOURS: M-F 7am - 7pm | Sat 8am - 6pm

480.948.2781 PrestigeCleaners.com

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

NURSE from front

nesses, restaurants, and residents who have donated meals, personal protective equipment and more. It’s a thought that brightens a most unusual Mother’s Day for her and countless other women on the frontlines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m going to get all teary,” Lisa said at her Mesa home, surrounded by her two young sons — Quinn, 2, Jaxon, 6, and her husband, Casey, a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community fireman for 20 years. “It’s wonderful because when you’re wearing a mask 24-7, you have a little bit of a disconnect, and we’re not used to that as nurses; we’re super social. So, having people bring in lunch has been one of those things that brings everybody together,” she said. Lisa and Casey are both frontline workers serving their respective communities through the pandemic. “She’s always been my healthcare hero,” Casey added. On a typical day, they rely on Lisa’s parents to watch the kids as Lisa’s gone for 12-plus hours at a time and Casey for as long as 24 hours. But with social distancing, Lisa’s parents are unable to visit; so, Lisa and Casey have had to more heavily rely on each other. “I think some days are harder than others,” Lisa said. “But we’ve both been doing this for a long time, and we talk a lot about what we should be doing differently to support our family and how we can make sure we keep our kids safe.” Lisa added that the absence of her parents has hit Jaxon the hardest. “We have to explain to him why we can’t be around Nana and Papa and why we have to keep distant from people and why it takes longer for us to get ready after work,” Lisa said. “We are so close to them and used to see them five to seven days a week, so being away from my parents has been hard on all of us,” she added. Lisa and her mom have a particularly special bond. Lisa has been an ICU nurse at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center for 15 years — almost half as long as her mother has worked in the same ICU for 35 years. “When I started as a PCT we worked

Lisa Kingry posted this photo on her Facebook page to mark Nurses Week last week. (Facebook)

together in the ICU while I completed my nursing degree,” Lisa said. “After I graduated, she went back to school and got her masters and then started working as our nurse educator, still in the same ICU.” They continued to work together in the ICU until her mom retired two and a half years ago. Lisa’s also worked at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center as a biomedical engineer but retired when Jaxon was born to be their primary babysitter. “I think my mom was jealous!” Lisa said. “She retired a little early just before my second was born so she could spend more time with our kids.” Formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network, HonorHealth is a nonprofit, local community healthcare system with five acute-care hospitals — three of which are in Scottsdale — and approximately 12,300 employees, 3,700 affiliated physicians and 3,100 volunteers. Lisa is one of 4,300 nurses at HonorHealth. “We have a lot of really strong nurses,” Lisa said. “Right now, because we have

a segregated unit, we have to really rely heavily on each other for support and teamwork to do tasks that are different than normal.” Lisa explained that the nurses don’t go into the patient’s rooms as often as they normally would; so, she said, they do a lot of “clustering” of their care. “That means really looking at everything, making sure you have everything before you go into the room, making sure your fellow nurses on the unit know, ‘Hey, I’m going into my room,’” Lisa said. The team has been “really inventive,” as well, bringing the IV pumps and the “brains” for the ventilators into the hallways to create a central monitoring station. “In every patient room, we’ve adjusted where the beds are so that they’re closer to the door. And then the monitor and the pumps fit right outside,” Lisa explained. What the nurses aren’t able to control, however, is the amount of hands-on care they’re used to giving their patients. “I don’t know if you know anything about ICU nurses, but they’re a little bit OCD,” Lisa said with a laugh. “It’s really hard for nurses not to be as hands-on with people.”

“So, for us, we had to make it our way,” she continued. “We had to make something about this work for us that we still felt we had control and we could intervene with our patients in a really timely fashion if we needed to.” Lisa doesn’t know how many COVID-19 patients she’s had so far. “It’s ever-changing numbers,” she said. The physicality of her shifts — spending all day on her feet in a high-stress environment, wearing PPE all day — is, as she describes it, “pretty standard.” It’s the emotional aspect of her shifts that’s proven more taxing. “That has been more stressful than the actual job itself,” Lisa said. “It’s been a real challenge for us to have people dying at the hospital without a family member at the bedside.” She said that the nurses FaceTime with family as much as they can, but even that’s been difficult. “It’s been a real challenge learning how to update families in a timely way,” she said, “because we’re so used to incorporating them into our patient care.” “As nurses, that’s just not something we’re OK with. We will never allow anyone to pass alone,” she continued, adding, “We are all doing our best to adapt and change and make it all work.” On April 13, HonorHealth announced the survival of the very first COVID-19 patient in Arizona after being placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. According to the press release, the device removes blood from the patient’s body, pumps oxygen into the blood and then pumps it back into the body, helping relieve strain on damaged lungs and hearts. On May 5, HonorHealth then announced the successful enrollment on a novel combination of atovaquone and azithromycin in patients with moderateto-severe COVID-19 infection. This combination is, as the press release states, a “safer option” for coronavirus therapy and will be administered at three HonorHealth hospitals in Scottsdale and Phoenix. “This is the first trial in the United States, and the first trial made available to patients in Arizona, that involves this specific combination of therapies,” said Kiran Avancha, Ph.D., R.Ph., chief operat-

see NURSE page 16

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Family managed since 1981

WHOLESALE to the TRADES

HUGE LOWEST PRICES, SELECTION LARGEST SELECTION! OF 480-802-1309 OVERSIZED Southern Chandler POTTERY! 23843 S. Cooper Rd. PET 1/4 Mile S.Delivery of Chandler AvailableHeights Rd. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. 5p.m., Sun. a.m.pm - 5 p.m.FRIENDLY! Hours: Open-Daily 9:00 am11 - 5:00 CLOSED TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

• Fountains • Benches • Bird Baths • Ceramics • Stoneware • Wrought Iron • Oversized Pottery • Metal Wall Decor • Indoor/Outdoor Decor • Much More!

Inspire The World Publish Your Book Today

Learn how better hearing can improve your life. Schedule your appointment and FREE technology demonstration today!

480-378-8183

Phoenix

4545 E Shea Blvd, Ste 174

$500 OFF

your hearing treatment plan. Expires 5/31/20.

Your book made available at all major secular and specialty Christian bookstores including: Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and many more.

Call today for your Free Publishing Kit!

602.910.2908

Georgine Ray, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology Amanda McInroy, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology Elaine Slepak, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology

HearPhoenix.com

HiFU (New Prostate Cancer Treatment) Contact our ofﬁce for a second opinion for you newly diagnosed prostate cancer • • • • •

Dr. Alvi has performed the most HIFU procedures in the Valley Minimally Invasive Low Risk Of Incontinence or Erectile Dysfunction Quick Recovery Outpatient Procedure

NOW OFFERING APPOINTMENTS IN OUR NEW GILBERT OFFICE

3501 S Mercy Rd Ste 101 Gilbert, AZ 85297

Urologic Surgeons of Arizona 6750 E Baywood Ave Ste 507 Mesa, AZ 852006 Phone: 480-409-5060 azurologicsurgeons.com

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Scottsdale lagging in Census response rate BY PAUL MARYNIAK Progress Executive Editor

ith millions of federal dollars and boundary lines for congressional and legislative districts at stake, U.S. Census self-response rates in Scottsdale and nearby municipalities are past the half-way mark. But they’re not anywhere as comprehensive a tally as officials need to ensure they get all the money they’re entitled to. Census Bureau data show 59.3 percent of Scottdale residents have responded to the simple online questionnaire at 2020census.gov. That percentage is still above Arizona’s 54.4 percent response rate and ahead of the nation’s 57.7 percent. Gilbert and Chandler are leaders in the eastern half of the county with 69.1 percent and 65 percent, respectively. Phoenix is at 55.9 percent. Maricopa County’s 58.9 response rate could spell big trouble, according to the Fair Census Project and Civis Analytics – a national consultant-software company that helps government, agencies, nonprofits and businesses with data analytics. They estimated that Maricopa County would sustain the second most serious financial impact from an undercount

NURSE from page 14

ing officer of HonorHealth Research Institute in a prepared statement. This is one of 10 clinical trials that the HonorHealth Research Institute is working on related to COVID-19 to understand the biology, spread and treatment of COVID-19. “I think, initially, everybody was a little on edge,” Lisa said of the morale at Scottsdale Osborn, specifically. “But my director, personally, has done such an amazing job at hearing our concerns, hearing what our needs are. “When you feel that kind of support from the top and that kind of transparency from our leadership, it creates an environment of trust with all of us, that they really do want to take care of us, like

among all counties in the nation. Getting an accurate and complete count in the once-a-decade census is even more difficult this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Census Bureau last month delayed at least until Aug. 11 door-todoor visits in Arizona to pick up the many stragglers who have failed to go online and complete the brief questionnaire at 2020Census.gov. “Because the duration and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be highly unpredictable, it’s critical (people) are reminded of the easy option to self-report to the Census online,” Census Bureau supervisor Nuvia Enriquez said. “The more people self-report right now, the lower the risk will be for Census workers later on.” “It’s imperative that we get an accurate count,” Enriquez added. “Data collected from the Census will be used over the next decade to determine funding allocations for social services, disaster relief, education, and more. As millions of Americans are sheltering at home, one of the most important civic duties that we can all do is self-respond to the Census.” She stressed that the results also determine “how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more than 100 programs, including

“When you feel that kind of support from the top and that kind of transparency from our leadership, it creates an environment of trust with all of us, that they really do want to take care of us, like we’re taking care of the patients. So, the morale has been great.” we’re taking care of the patients. So, the morale has been great,” she added. Lisa added that Arizona has done a “really good job” of maintaining social distancing. “And because Arizona has done such a good job, our hospitals aren’t overwhelmed,” she said.

Medicaid, Head Start, block grants for community mental health services, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.” “The nation now has more than 75,000,000 households who have completed the Census with the state of Minnesota leading the way at 68.1 percent,” Enriquez said. Terri Ann Lowenthal, a nationally recognized census expert in Connecticut who was a senior staffer to the congressional committee overseeing the Census, said the Covid-19 crisis has created an “unprecedented challenge” to an accurate count – and at precisely the worst time. “The Census Bureau was just launching its peak operations, and within days had to pull back from any activities involving personal contact,” she said. Besides citizens who might not want to open their doors to Census workers – just as they were reluctant to answer when candidates for political office knocked to get signatures for their ballot petitions – the bureau could find few staff willing to venture into the field and risk coronavirus exposure, she said. In addition, workers are being stymied in their efforts to reach traditionally undercounted minority and immigrant populations because tradi-

tional gathering places like churches have been shut down. Lowenthal called those closings “equally consequential” to fewer doorto-door visits that could lead to a “significant distortion of the count.” “A vast and unprecedented network of national, state and local organizations was going to team up when the Covid response had to end much of those plans,” she said. “This massive effort in the works for years came to a halt. The public health crisis clearly has had an effect on this census.” Ironically, an undercount also will affect future disaster aid from FEMA, which is currently trying to address shortages of protective gear and other issues related to the pandemic. The Trump administration has asked Congress for a 120-day data collection extension and delivery of redistricting data to the state by July 31, 2021. A Census Bureau spokeswoman said her office “is adapting or delaying some of our operations to protect the health and safety of our staff and the public and make sure we get the same population counted another way.” Current plans are for all Census employees to return to their workplaces but rely on “the most current guidance from authorities to ensure the health and safety of staff and the public.”

What angers Lisa, however, are residents who do not take the virus seriously. “It makes me really tired,” she said. “I don’t want this to reflect on HonorHealth, but in my personal opinion, I feel like people have a very unrealistic view of how serious this can really be because Arizona’s numbers are not what they were projected. I don’t think everybody understands the cause and effect of social distancing.” Lisa added that because of Arizonans’ social distancing efforts so far, the numbers are much lower than predicted and this likely leads residents to believe that the virus “isn’t a big deal.” “But what they don’t see is what people are really going through in New York and Detroit and Detroit and Chicago,

and some of those really hard-hit cities. It’s hard as a nurse to see that, and I just want people to be responsible and take ownership of their community and not just their own immediate needs,” she said. In the meantime, Lisa and her fellow HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center healthcare workers will continue to work their more than 12hour shifts; and on their short, five- to 10-minute breaks, they’ll continue to cherish the time they get to spend with one another, while eating hot, fresh, donated meals. “We’re so busy, but even if it’s just that 10 minutes to take your mask off and reconnect with each other, those meals have been the things that bond us all together,” she said.

CITY NEWS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Big bucks spent in Southbridge referendum �ight BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

etition circulators and lawyers were the major beneficiaries of the Southbridge Two saga that saw opposing PACs dump nearly $500,000 into the battle over the future of 5th Avenue. Campaign finance reports show money flowed in the battle, which began after Scottsdale City Council narrowly approved the 10-acre Southbridge Two redevelopment on Dec. 4. The Committee for the Preservation of Old Town Scottsdale promptly pursued a referendum drive to put the development before voters in November. The political action committee, led by two property owners neighboring the Southbridge site, faced an uphill battle with just one month to gather nearly 12,000 signatures. But volunteers and paid circulators successfully gathered enough signatures to put Southbridge Two on the ballot by the Jan. 3 deadline. The PAC paid a premium for those signatures, spending approximately $14.50 per signature for the 17,116 signatures it turned in to the City Clerk’s office. Counting only signatures certified by the clerk – 14,807 – the PAC paid about $16.77 per signature. The Old Town PAC spent $248,262 in total on the effort, according to campaign finance report. Despite the effort, the development will not go to a vote after the City Council rescinded its approval of he

e op l i f a s t r E S!

a at UT ng l c vi nt ia I N a e M S t fr

E EV

cilman Guy Phillips, who received a total of $4,512. Unger’s PAC also spent heavily on petition circulators, though it was not actually gathering any signatures. Protecting Scottsdale’s Future paid $133,460 – 55 percent of total expenditures – to Phoenixbased AZ Petition Partners in part to stop the firm from working for the opposing PAC, Unger told the Progress. The Unger PAC also paid nearly $50,000 to Signafide LLC in its effort to challenge signatures gathered by the The Committee for the Preservation of Old Town Scottsdale turned in over 17,000 signatures in opposing PAC. Signafide uses technology and support of its referendum against Southbridge Two on Jan. 3. (Progress file photo) trained staff to validate petition signatures. Southbridge Two in April following a The entire campaign was funded by Both PACs also paid a premium for request by developer Carter Unger. entities owned by the Unger family. The Old Town PAC raised a total of Petition circulators took home the li- legal services. Unger, who filed a lawsuit in a failed $243,190 and was almost entirely fund- on’s share of both PACs’ expenditures, attempt to challenge signatures gathed by five downtown property owners. according to the finance reports. That includes $87,000 from an enThe Old Town PAC spent $142,560, ered by the PAC, paid $23,190 to Rose tity owned by PAC chair Janet Wilson about 57 percent of total expenditures, Law Group and $60,714.96 to Phoeand $69,700 from former PAC treasur- on petition circulators who gathered nix-based Statecraft. The Old Town PAC paid $47,683.50 er Dewey Schade or entities he owns. signatures alongside volunteers. Sunbrella Properties, another Most of those payments, $126,049 in to attorney Tim LaSota, who is now downtown property owner, contrib- total, went to Diane Burns, an Apache listed as the PAC’s treasurer as of uted $87,000 to the PAC. Junction resident who runs a profes- March 26 after Schade resigned. The Old Town PAC also spent $17,692 Meanwhile, Protecting Scottsdale’s sional petition circulating service. Future – an opposing PAC formed by Several individuals were also paid for cable television ads and $15,527 Unger – spent $243,691 to combat the by the PAC to gather signatures, in- to consultant Lamar Whitmer via his referendum drive. cluding Cora Phillips, wife of Coun- company Fulcrum Group.

I live

alone

One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7, even when you can’t reach a phone for:

but I’m never alone. I have Life Alert.

EE FR NG! IPPI SH

No landline? No problem!

• medical • fall • fire • invasion • CO gas emergencies.

AS SEEN ON

Medical Alert

Industry Leader Since 1987

For a FREE brochure call:

1-855-822-1055

NEIGHBORS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Neighbors

Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

Scottsdale senior earns Flinn Scholarship BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

aradise Valley High School graduating senior Julia Groman, 18, has been speechless just once in her life: when she received the Flinn Scholarship. “When I received the call, I was absolutely thrilled,” Groman said. “I’ve never really been speechless in my life before, but the magnitude of getting the scholarship was pretty overwhelming.” Groman is one of 19 Arizona high school students who recently learned they’ve received the prestigious scholarship this year. In partnership with Arizona’s three state universities, the Flinn Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meals and more – a value of more than $120,000. But for Groman, it isn’t solely about the money. “The Flinn Scholarship to me is an amazing opportunity to access a network of fel-

Julia Groman, Paradise Valley High School graduating senior and northern Scottsdale resident, is one of 19 Flinn Scholarship recipients. (Chris Farrington)

low scholars and to be able to travel abroad without the worries of paying for college,” the northern Scottsdale resident said.

Flinn Scholars must attend one of Arizona’s three state universities and 12 of the 19 chose the University of Arizona, six picked Arizona State University and one selected Northern Arizona University. According to UArizona, this year’s crop is the largest in about a decade – and includes Groman, who was also accepted into New York University, Brandeis University, American University and Lehigh University. “The University of Arizona offers me all the opportunities necessary to pursue my future,” Groman said. “I really liked the campus feel and the programs at the University of Arizona. Everyone I talked to was extremely supportive and helpful.” Groman also received the Wildcat Distinction Scholarship and the Spirit of Excellence Award. She also received four other scholarships but didn’t accept them: the Baird Scholarship, Brandeis Presidential Scholar, American University Presidential Scholar and the Lehigh University Trustees’ Scholar.

“[The Baird Scholarship] also covers full tuition/room and board, so to accept both is redundant,” she explained. Groman will become a member of UArizona’s Honors College and receive mentoring from top faculty. The Flinn Scholars also have the opportunity to study abroad in a country of their choice. “Their Honors College is modern and very nice to live in and there are many opportunities to start in research projects immediately,” Groman said. At Paradise Valley High School, Groman was the president and debate captain of the school’s speech and debate team. And she was a member of in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, the National Honors Society, the Society of Women Scholars, and the Spanish Honors Society. She also performed in the orchestra. “Julia is an excellent student, a car-

ply chain management course where I learned how labor trafficking can be involved in an organization’s third- or fourth-tier suppliers – without the company even realizing it. “I felt then, as I do now, that business is in a unique position to combat a lot of the injustices we see in the world and it seemed to me that supply chain was a primary avenue for combatting human trafficking.” Nathan’s passion led him to excel across his entire ASU experience. He was vice president of the Barrett Residential Council, a consistent line on the dean’s list, and the recipient of several scholarships – including the Department of Management Outstanding Student

Scholarship, an Earl and Ellen Davis Scholarship and a Casey Self-Leadership Scholarship. He also completed a certificate in business data analytics. He also is the W. P. Carey School of Business Turken Family Outstanding Undergraduate Student We caught up with the Valley native to hear more about his experience as a Sun Devil. Question: What’s something you learned while at ASU that surprised you or changed your perspective? Answer: I was surprised to learn about the lack of supply chain visibility, mean-

see FLINN page 19

Scottsdale ASU grad earns ‘outstanding’ title BY EMILY BEACH Progress Guest Writer

ike many students, Nathan Consalvo of Scottsdale, who this semester is earning his BS in business and supply chain management, entered his freshman year at Arizona State University unsure of what he wanted to do. After seeing the horrors of human trafficking firsthand on a service trip to Cambodia, the Barrett, The Honors College student had his “aha” moment. “I came back from this trip wanting to see the end of all forms of human trafficking, but I was not sure really where to start,” he said. “Fast forward to my introductory sup-

Nathan Consalvo is graduating from ASU with top honors. (Courtesy ASU)

see GRAD page 21

NEIGHBORS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Sunrise Rotarians shine in feeding hungry families BY NANCY PRENZNO Progress Contributor

he Scottsdale Sunrise Club Rotary Club has been working hard to make sure that no child goes hungry during the current COVID 19 pandemic. During April, Rotarians packaged and distributed $20,000 worth of food to Valley elementary school children and families who do not have enough to eat. Prior to COVID 19, many students and their families qualified for free or reduced breakfasts and lunches. However, with school closures, meals were reduced to three days per week – leaving families scrambling and fending for themselves on the other days. Rotarians have helped fill in the gap. Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary first learned of the need through Brian Hay, principal at Mesa’s Keller Elementary School in a community where more than 75 percent of students qualify for the free or reduced breakfast and lunch program. Altogether, Keller teachers identified 17 families with a total of 71 children who were food-deprived and in dire need. Hay reached out to his father-in-law, Terry Kutzbach, a member of the Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club. When club members heard about the situation, they immediately jumped into action and raised $2,000. “Rotarians know that it truly takes a village to feed a village, and we are happy to do our part,” said David Lewis, a Realtor with Realty Executives and Scottsdale Sunrise Club Rotarian who has been spearheading the community outreach efforts. Initially, Kutzbach and Lewis thought they could go to the local warehouse outlets and find nonperishable items but with store shelves depleted, they realized they needed assistance. Lewis connected with Chef Adam Allison of Handlebar Diner in east Mesa, who has

FLINN �� page 18

ing peer, and a selfless contributor to our school community,” said Principal Ian Deonise. “PVHS has built a culture of P.R.I.D.E. the Julia exemplifies in all that she does.” P.R.I.D.E stands for Prepare, Respect, Initiate, Do and Excel; and, according to Deonise, Groman is a role model for her peers in all aspects. “I know how competitive and prestigious

David Lewis, volunteer coordinator for the Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club’s It Takes A Village Food Drives, helps to load up food for needy Valley school children and their families. (Special to the Progress)

also been engaged in outreach efforts during the COVID 19 outbreak. Lewis had attended high school in the United Kingdom with Allison’s mother. Allison told Lewis to “leave it to me” and that he would help the Rotary Club procure the items through his food supplier, Shamrock Food. He came through in a big way within a few days of the Rotary Club’s request. Lewis and Kutzbach picked up what amounted to $3,000 worth of retail-priced food and took it back to Kutzbach’s business, AAAAlliance Self Storage, a residential and commercial storage facility where it was temporarily stored. Then, Mesa teachers worked alongside the Scottsdale Rotarians in social distance assembly-line fashion to package up all of the items. During this same time, another group heard about the Rotarians’ efforts and of-

‘the Flinn’ is, and I believe Julia is an excellent choice,” he said. “I know she will take full advantage of all the opportunities the Flinn Scholarship affords her and make the most of them. She’s driven to succeed and to make the world a better place as she does so.” “I couldn’t be more proud to have Julia Groman represent PVHS as a Flinn Scholar,” Deonise continued. Over the past seven years as principal of

fered to donate 70 cases of frozen food – items such as chicken, ground beef, enchiladas and more – totaling close to $15,000. Allison found a friend who could store the food in a warehouse freezer. Lewis and Kutzbach then rented a freezer truck and four Rotarians, Hay, and several teachers met to work and repackage all of the frozen items. “Finally, when we had packaged all of the food, the needy families formed a line and each family was given their allotment,” Lewis said. “The smiling faces of thanks and gratitude were overwhelming. Some families had no transportation, so teachers loaded up their vehicles and drove the food to the families’ homes. This was truly an outpouring of love and a grassroots effort.” The Rotarians had 35 cases of frozen food remaining, so Kutzbach contacted a local food bank – which was thrilled with the donation.

the school, Deonise has seen at least four other seniors receive the Flinn Scholarship. “In fact,” he added, “another PV student was offered the Flinn this year as well as Julia.” Amulya Bhaskara took the McDermont Scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas instead. The Flinn Scholarship is intended to keep Arizona-based talent in the state. According to Terry Hunt, dean of UAri-

On April 29, Rotarians reassembled in a socially distant assembly line to package and distribute more food. Hay informed the club that the families’ greatest need was for staples such as beans, rice, and flour. A woman, who insisted upon remaining anonymous, told Lewis to keep her in the loop if the club had another food drive. Lewis informed her of the need for seven 50-pound bags of pinto beans, seven 50-pound bags of rice, and 12 25-pound bags of flour totaling 1,000 pounds of food at a retail cost of $3,000. Several hours later, she messaged Lewis and said “all was paid for and arranged with Shamrock.” “The pandemic has hit many of our Keller families hard, especially those who have lost their jobs,” Hay said. “Rotary has done an amazing job of helping Keller stand in the gap for those families and make sure that finding food for their children is not a stress they have to deal with during this crisis. “It is amazing to see the community come together to support each other, from the people providing food, to the volunteers who helped sort, organize, and deliver the food to families,” Hay continued. “We are eternally grateful for the support we have received to meet the basic needs of our children.” The Rotarians hope to continue their “It Takes A Village Food Drives” until the pandemic subsides. “A lot of angels are out there who are looking for opportunities to serve,” Lewis said. “Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club will gladly help put food in the hands of people who desperately need it. We recently got the lead on several Scottsdale families who have food deficits and we hope to include them in our third food drive.” All donations are welcome. Information: dlazhomes@aol.com. zona’s Honors College, when top students leave smaller states, like Arizona, statistics show they often do not come back. “This ‘brain drain’ means that talented and promising leaders in their fields are not here to enrich Arizona and help us better succeed,” Hunt told UANews. The 19 Flinn Scholars’ chosen fields include entrepreneurship, biology,

see FLINN page 21

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Now enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year!

CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AMY PALATUCCI

We offer a rigorous educational experience with a focus on critical thinking skills, strategic mindsets and the skills it takes to be successful in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world.

ENROLL ONLINE www.susd.org/Enroll

ACADEMICS

ACTIVITIES

STUDENT LIFE

Advanced Placement

25+ Clubs

Computer Labs

Career & Technical Education

26 Sports Teams

Free Meals

Dual Enrollment

Jobs for AZ Grads (JAG)

Free Tutoring

Pre-Advanced Placement

National Honor Society

Student Government

www.susd.org/Coronado

(480) 484-6810

@CoronadoSUSD

NEIGHBORS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Scottsdale CEO donates salary to his workers BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

Scottsdale company’s CEO is divvying up his own paycheck among his more than 400 employees. Tarl Robinson of direct-selling health and wellness company Plexus Worldwide announced he will donate his salary and bonuses for the rest of 2020 as extra bonuses to Plexus employees. “I am sincerely grateful to Plexus employees across the organization, especially those who continue to show up every day to ensure products are being shipped on schedule,” Robinson said. Robinson said he hopes this added financial support will help employees’ families and even enable them to pay it forward to those in need. “Now, more than ever, we need to stand together as a community to support one another and support the volunteers that are meeting the critical needs of our neighbors,” Robinson said. Plexus Worldwide, which has not furloughed any employees, has provided support for Arizona nonprofits in the wake of the pandemic.

FLINN �� page 19

astrophysics, philosophy, pre-veterinary medicine, public policy, chemical engineering, linguistics, pre-neuroscience, and physiology. Groman plans to study journalism and political science foreign affairs. “But I’m also considering minoring in

GRAD �� page 18

ing oftentimes a company really does not know much about what is going on with their third-, fourth-, or fifth-tier suppliers. It is no wonder labor trafficking is ripe within supply chains, and it makes me worry there is an even greater number of labor trafficking victims that we will never know about. It was this realization that helped solidify my perspective that both for-profit and nonprofit businesses have the ability to fix a lot of problems. Q: Why did you choose ASU? A: I chose ASU really because of the value. As I was getting ready to graduate high

Last month, it donated $32,000 to St. Vincent de Paul, the Salvation Army Metro Phoenix and Paz de Cristo to meet the essential needs of the homeless and working poor, such as include food, clothing and toiletries. “Their very generous monetary donation means the Salvation Army can fill the greatest needs, whether it’s feeding the countless neighbors who are hungry, helping families with rent or utilities assistance, and other needs that may arise during these ever-changing times,” said Major David Yardley, the Salvation Army Metro Phoenix program coordinator. Andy Romley, development officer at St. Vincent de Paul, said his agency “is able to continue to deliver all services in ways that will never change and forever define all of us, with care, compassion, dignity and the belief that we are our brothers’ keeper.” Plexus also donated money to Ryan House and St. Mary’s Food Bank. It also delivered more than 4,000 bags of its popular Lean Meal Replacement Shakes — enough to fill 11-pallets. Each bag of Plexus Pumpkin Spice Lean and Plexus Lean Vegetarian contains 14-servings, providing more than 57,000 meals to families in need.

a language,” she added. “I’ve always been interested in journalism, politics, and diplomacy, and have had some involvement with working with refugees in Phoenix, so I wanted to pursue a major both interesting and that places me on the right track for my interest area,” Groman explained. A record 1,014 Arizona high school se-

school, I looked at a variety of universities, including ones of varying sizes, degrees of exclusivity and locations. ASU really stood out to me in the way they provided a quality business program at an affordable cost. Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’d give to those still in school? A: I would say to find something they are passionate about and find a way to do as much as they can with it. Not only will this provide motivation to keep going when things get hard, but there are a lot of injustices in this world that need hope spoken into them. When people are able to combine the things that they are passionate about with

TARL ROBINSON “Plexus has been a great partner in the battle against hunger, and we are thankful to Tarl and everyone on his team for this generous donation, and for all the contributions they have provided for our families,” said Tom Kertis, St. Mary’s Food Bank president and CEO. Plexus has also partnered with Feeding America as part of its Nourish One philan-

niors applied for the Flinn Scholarship. “There is so much to admire in each of these Flinn Scholars,” said Anne Lassen, Flinn Scholars program director. “They are all extremely bright and excel in the classroom. “But what makes them stand out is how they engage with the world, their dedication to their schools and com-

an injustice in the world, it is powerful. I truly believe this can be the generation that sees the end of modern-day slavery, the end of world hunger, and more. But only if we all make intentional sacrifices to see it happen. Q: What are your plans after graduation? A: While COVID-19 definitely threw a wrench in some of my plans, I hope to continue to work for the company I am interning with right now, Tyler Technologies. Tyler is a company that focuses on providing software solutions to the public sector. Their goals of helping people who help their communities really resonate with me, so I hope to continue to work for them

thropic initiative. “With every bag of our Plexus Lean purchased, we provide the equivalent of 14 meals to make a real difference in the fight against hunger in partnership with Feeding America,” Robinson said. “Good nutrition is so critical right now. and we continue to get our products to customers doorsteps on time. Their commitment not only allows us to sustain our business, but also allows Plexus to continue our philanthropic initiatives, such as Nourish One,” he added. Plexus’ philanthropy department works closely throughout the year with St. Mary’s Food Bank to provide donations and volunteers. Last year alone, employees volunteered more than 800 hours packing emergency food boxes during two service weeks. All of it was covered by the Plexus Volunteer Time Off Program, which provides paid hours for charitable work. “We know even the smallest gestures can make a big difference, and we hope our actions inspire others to recognize and support local nonprofits during the COVID-19 crisis,” Robinson said. Information: plexusworldwide.com munities, and their motivation to have a positive impact on the future of Arizona and beyond.” “I’m so honored and grateful for the Flinn Foundation and the awesome teachers and programs in PVUSD,” Groman added. “I’m looking forward to being a Wildcat!” Information: �linn.org/�linn-scholars in a project manager-type role. In addition, I plan to attend the Antioch Discipleship School part-time. This yearlong program focuses on personal development and is a prerequisite to work for a few organizations that combat human trafficking. Eventually, I would love to use skills I learn at Tyler and at the Antioch Discipleship School to combat human trafficking by starting my own supply chain consulting firm and/or working for anti-human trafficking nonprofits like the International Justice Mission. Emily Beach is a communication specialist at the W. P. Carey School of Business.

BUSINESS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Business

Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

A different kind of shopping begins here BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

tores across Scottsdale may be open for customers’ visits, but the shopping experience is far from what it used to be. Take, for instance, KidStop Specialty Toys & Books in northern Scottsdale, where owner Kate Tanner would watch families meander the aisles with kids trying out and playing with the toys. “Our biggest obstacle will be not having all of our demos of toys and play areas out for all the littles to come and have fun with,” Tanner said. “Many times, it is so hard to ‘talk’ about a game when I can show you quickly with a demo out. Our toys have so much value, which can be hard for a box to explain.” Since businesses welcomed shoppers back into their stores last Friday, they’ve been met with their fair share of challenges and changes in protocol. The state Department of Health Services recommends businesses not only maintain physical distancing, but also implement comprehensive sanitation protocols, close fitting rooms, implementing symptom screening for employees and consider offering cloth face coverings to employees and visitors to wear. While Tanner hopes KidStop customers will wear face coverings at her store “for the safety of each other and [their] employees,” it’s maintaining physical distancing – which might prove difficult at the toy store. “Our spacing will be an issue as we do not have huge aisles and open spaces,” Tanner said. But she’s hopeful her customers will do their part to keep one another safe.

As of last Wednesday, 26 retailers offer curbside pickup at one of Scottsdale Fashion Square's three pickups areas. Customers are only allowed to go inside stores with doors leading to the parking lot. (Chandler Fashion Square)

“From what I am witnessing all around me, I feel our customers will be willing to work around issues and keep their social distancing [and] wear masks,” Tanner said. Gov. Doug Ducey’s guidance recommends businesses continue to provide options for delivery or curbside service. For shopping complexes and malls,

“We are inspired by the resilience of our community and look forward to safely welcoming our guests to the center.”

like Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland Commons, and Scottsdale Fashion Square, curbside pickup is the “new norm” – at least through May for Scottsdale Fashion Square. “We are inspired by the resilience of our community and look forward to safely welcoming our guests to the center,” said Scottsdale Quarter General Manger Richard Hunt. “We will continue to work with local, state, and federal agencies to do all we can in order to contribute to the containment, treatment and prevention of COVID-19,” Hunt said. Earlier last week, eight retailers at Scottsdale Quarter began offering curbside pickup and/or appointmentbased services. In addition to expanding curbside

pickup, Scottsdale Quarter will also continue their “already rigorous disinfectant and cleaning practices will continue, many times per day, including periodically disinfecting areas most susceptible to the spread of germs,” a press release states. Guests are encouraged to call stores ahead of time and follow the Quarter’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. And when they arrive, they’re encouraged to practice social distancing, cover their mouth and nose and not gather in groups. Scottsdale Fashion Square, on the other hand, advises guests to stay in their vehicle while they wait for their

see RETAILERS page 23

BUSINESS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

RETAILERS �� page 22

package. As of last Wednesday, 26 retailers offer curbside pickup at one of Scottsdale Fashion Square’s three pickups areas: four parking spots at porte-cochere off Camelback Road and Marshall Way, three spots on the east side off Goldwater Boulevard east at Macy’s, and two spots at the grand north entrance off Goldwater Boulevard west at Toca Madera. Shoppers must contact the stores to find out a pickup location, merchandise availability, payment options and to place an order. Curbside pickup and online shopping could be the new norm for small businesses. Zoolikins, a curated children’s boutique on Fifth Avenue, reported a 219 percent increase in online sales compared to this time last year. “With online shopping being at an all-time high, we expect that this will be how the majority of purchases will be made for the foreseeable future. We are investing more time and money to create the same experience

Kate Tanner is the owner of KidStop Specialty Toys & Books, a toy store in northern Scottsdale that will continue to offer curbside pickup, FaceTime shopping, and more as their doors reopen to the public. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

online as we provide in store,” said owner Jakki Liberman. In addition to curbside pickup, which Liberman said has been “tremendously successful,” Zoolikins will offer prescheduled shopping experi-

s our graduating high school seniors will not be able to walk across the stage in front of friends and family this spring, let’s take this opportunity to celebrate them among their community and put a spotlight on them and all they have accomplished over the last four years. Share your graduates achievements, accolades, plans for the future or a favorite moment of high school. Let your senior take a bow for all of their accomplishments! You have the opportunity to include a special spotlight highlighting your senior in your community paper. Please keep in mind that our editorial team will have final editing rights if needed.

ences as well as shopping via video and phone – a service that KidStop also offers. “FaceTime shopping ... was hugely successful for Easter this year,” Tanner said. “You made your appoint-

ment on our Facebook page, told us about your kids, their age, what they like, what hobbies they enjoy, then we pulled together ideas and FaceTimeed to make their baskets or birthdays extra-special.” And just because their doors are now open to the public, doesn’t mean they’ll stop offering phone, text, FaceTime and online shopping. “Our shopping experience has been greatly enhanced,” Tanner said. “We are definitely a part of our customers’ families and they have told us that in many ways, from the gifts that were left for us, a few tips for employees – pizza arrived one day.” “I think our lives have been changed greatly. and we are choosing to embrace our new ways,” he added. KidStop customers who come inside will be greeted with “fun, colorful tiles” to show proper distancing at the counter and other parts of the store, as well as hand sanitizers. Staff members will be wiping down all surfaces, including counters, doorknobs and gathering spaces. “We truly believe we are all in this together,” Tanner said.

Class of

2020

DATES FOR PUBLICATIONS Gilbert Sun News - Sunday, May 24 Mesa Tribune - Sunday, May 24 Scottsdale Progress - Sunday, May 24 SanTan Sun News - Sunday, May 24 Ahwatukee Foothills News - Wednesday, May 27 West Valley View - Wednesday, May 27 Peoria Times - Thursday, May 28 The Glendale Star - Thursday, May 28

Share the digital edition with friends and family

Chandler Arizonan - Sunday, May 31

Join us in honoring our Seniors, for pricing contact: 480-898-6465

OPINION

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Opinion

Send your opinions to opinions@scottsdale.org Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

Letters

Lane out of touch on social distancing

tion. Now we have to make sure the candidates running in November for mayor do not place their goals of having Scottsdale be just a place with wall to wall traffic and industry versus a safe and healthy lifestyle

for its residents be the deciding factor. In your May 3 newspaper, Mayor Lane questioned Gov. Ducey’s decision to keep the citizens of Arizona as safe as possible (even that was done later than most states). Mayor Lane obviously does not care about the 70 percent of people who do want to social distance and don’t want a

repeat of the high numbers by opening too soon. Mayor Lane has continued to allow heavy plane traffic into Scottsdale Airport from places like Chicago, New York, California and Florida – real hot spots – without any additional screenings. These visitors disappear into Scottsdale for a few hours, a few days – and now five of Scotts-

dale ZIP codes are in the top 10 ZIP codes in Maricopa County for the coronavirus. Scottsdale has only had to live with a stay-at-home order for a month; most of us will remember who protected us during this unusual time and frequent their businesses versus those who looked only after themselves. -Linda K. Bliss

time as being of the essence. No dates were set for requested info (although I unstreamed after 75 minutes). A positive note is the speculation about a 50 percent drop in revenues, needing a balanced budget and recognizing Scottsdale will be hit worse. And yet not a word about strategy. Who creates a budget without a revised strategy? How do you fully de-

cide on cuts without an overarching strategy? Is it to be tactical? In addition, while reducing expenses, monies must still be invested in future revenue sources. In other words, transformation is necessary. The fact that building permits are holding up does not support a strong future. I was quite disappointed in the budget slides principally because it failed

to show what might happen. Conversation led to speculation, but there must be some more current supporting numbers to project revenues than what was presented. This is an immediate crisis. I’m afraid City Council is getting their pool rafts ready to ride out a tidal wave. -Robert Fishman

their fixed costs. And of course, Scottsdale tax revenue is reduced. What if the Transportation Department staff and the Police Department review areas of the city, especially the downtown district, and determine where concentrations of restaurants and small boutiques are located? With this information they can select streets which could be closed and converted into temporary pedestrian malls on perhaps Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6 or 7 p.m.

With the streets blocked off the restaurants and boutiques could move tables onto the sidewalks and parts of the streets to allow social distancing and significantly increase the number of patrons they serve. Outdoor music might be a nice addition to enhance the experience. Kiosks could be stationed at each end of the blocked street(s) selling/distributing masks and hand sanitizer. If deemed necessary, a temperature monitoring station could be included. In ar-

eas of the city where the restaurants are less dense, the establishment would still be allowed to expand onto the adjacent sidewalk as long as it does not impede foot traffic and does not violate social distancing guidelines. I realize that this is not perfect and there are some inconveniences to the patrons, but I feel that there is a pent-up desire for our citizens to get out and socialize within safe limits. The city needs to be ready for this demand. -Betty Janik

ayor Lane is so out of touch with what his citizens wish that it is fortunate he is not up for re-elec-

Council’s budget discussion was frightening

ast night’s City Council meeting was a frightening discussion of inaction. Mayor Lane was long winded about obvious things and engaged in needless speculation. And he showed no vision or leadership. Nor did any of the candidates shine. Did anyone discuss a communication strategy? This team does not seem to regard

Outdoor dining district would help eateries

ith looming restaurant and small business closures, it appears to me that there might be a way to soften some of the economic impact of Covid-19 and social distancing on these establishments. Our restaurants and small retail businesses face fixed costs for staff, rent, utilities, etc. Following social distancing guidelines, the businesses can serve only a markedly reduced number of patrons. Under these conditions the owners can’t generate enough income to pay

FOOD & DRINK

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Food & Drink

Scottsdale.org l

@ScottsdaleProgress

/ScottsdaleProgress

Restaurants prepare for unprecedented world BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

ven before Gov. Doug Ducey allowed restaurants to reopen May 11, Jeff Mastro and his team had a plan in place for their Arizona restaurants, including Dominick’s, Ocean 44 and Steak 44. He has his Houston restaurant, Steak 48, to thank for that. Because the governor there allowed restaurants to open at 25 percent capacity May 1, he said, “We had our whole plan that we implemented. We’ve been working on this plan for a month now, the best way to reopen safely, and it’s been going well.” The plan follows federal and state protocols and includes physical distancing, symptom screening for employees before their shift, operating with reduced capacity, stripping tables of shared condiments and increased sanitation – including a hand sanitizing station at the front door. “All night, one person will be designated to go around and constantly sanitize door handles and railings,” Mastro said, adding that guests will be required to stand 6-feet apart while waiting at the hostess counter. The bars will be closed to patrons. “We’re going to be reservation-only so we can control the number of people,” Mastro said. “We’re a fairly busy place. We want to make sure as people come in, they’re still keeping their distance.” Front-of-the-house staff may not be wearing masks and guests won’t be required to wear them while employees working in the kitchen will. Mastro said they won’t remove tables to ensure proper social distancing but will rather designate “out of service” tables. “We’re putting these really nice �lower arrangements on each table with a bunch of candles around them. It looks great. Everybody’s at least six feet apart; most people are 10 to 12 feet apart,” Mastro added. Patrons will use disposable menus —

Jeff Mastro and his team spent about a month working on the reopening plan for their restaurants, which include Ocean 44, Dominick’s Steakhouse, Steak 44, and more. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

another CDC guideline — to avoid using or sharing items. “Disposable menus, that’s a big deal,” Mastro said. “It was very hard for us because we have a dinner menu, a six-page cocktail list and another menu that’s eight pages. So, we had to convert all that into disposable paper menus. But we were able to do it in a way where they look pretty cool. We’ve got these great, really nice paper menus.” The disposable menus are an added cost for Mastro’s eateries but he said it’s worth it. They not only maintain a warm, welcoming, elegant environment but also keep guests and staff safe, he noted. “The only thing that matters is everybody’s safety at this point,” Mastro said. “Having to be closed another week or two or three, it’s already horrible, but nobody wants to have to open and then close again. That’s the big fear out there.” The other fear? “Are people comfortable dining out

again?” Los Olivos Mexican Patio Owner Ruby Corral-Peck said. “We understand people are being cautious,” she continued. “This is a dif�icult time for all businesses, not just restaurants.” At Los Olivos, Corral-Peck said they plan to space out the tables and limit the number of people in the restaurant, which has a capacity of 357 people. Their tabletops will, too, be bare; and they’ll also give guests disposable menus, as well as disposable salt, pepper, and sugar items — “which we’ve never used before,” Corral-Peck added. The staff will also wear masks and gloves and will also be screened prior to working. Los Olivos also will have hand sanitizer available for staff and patrons. If there’s a wait, the staff will encourage patrons to wait outside or inside, depending on how many people are currently dining. But, Corral-Peck said, the real challenge

is scheduling staff. “We currently have 22 staff members. We are trying to bring all of our staff back, but we don’t know how busy we will be, and we can only serve half the amount of people. We plan on adjusting our schedules daily to accommodate our customers,” she explained. Mastro has similar concerns regarding his staff, 90 percent of which were furloughed. “Even though things are obviously a lot slower,” he said, “we’re trying to spread things around a little bit so everybody can get some hours in.” Mastro is one of many restaurant owners who received a Paycheck Protection Program loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Borrowers must agree to rehire all workers within eight weeks or pay the loan back within two years. But considering restaurants will likely operate at less than half capacity for the foreseeable future, it not only makes it near impossible to make money, but also unlikely restaurants will hire back. “The way the system was set up, it’s just not that helpful for us,” Mastro said. “It’s very, very complicated, and I don’t think it was totally thought out.” Mastro said they received the loan around April 20, but it proved near impossible to use the funds because their dining room was closed. “We’re not open, so we don’t have much payroll at all. It’s very hard to use those funds,” he said. “We’re waiting on some guidance on exactly how we can use the funds because it’s not entirely clear.” Mastro is con�ident, however, that the dining experience will return to normal. “There’s not going to be a ‘new normal,’” he said. “America is such a great place. We’re going to bounce back. ... It’s a matter of time.”

CLASSIFIEDS

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Shelley N Lewis, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within 90 days after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 5875 W Oakey Blvd Las vegas, NV 89146. DATED this 6th day of May, 2020. /s/ Renee Simkins Renee Simkins Published: Scottsdale Progress May 10, 17 and West Valley View /Business May 13, 2020 / 30594

LEGAL NOTICES Deadline for Sunday's Edition is the Wednesday prior at 5pm. Please call Elaine at 480-898-7926 to inquire or email your notice to: legals@evtrib.com and request a quote.

Public Notices

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, will hold a remote public hearing on May 27, 2020, at 5:00 P.M. in Scottsdale, Arizona: Until further notice, Planning Commission meetings will be held electronically. While physical facilities are not open to the public. Planning Commission meetings are televised on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov (search “live stream”) to allow the public to listen/view the meeting in progress. Only written comments submitted electronically at least one hour prior to the meeting are being accepted. A written Public Comment may be submitted electronically to PlanningCommission@ScottsdaleAZ.gov 11-AB-2018 (Morning Vista Abandonment) Request by multiple owners to abandon the portions of East Morning Vista Road, located between N. 114th Street and N. 116th Street, with the Single-family Residential District, Environmentally Sensitive Lands (R1-190/ESL) zoning district. These portions of East Morning Vista Road include dedicated fee-simple rights-of-way and roadway and public utility easements. Staff contact person is Jesus Murillo, 480-312-7849. Applicant contact person is David Gulino, 602-330-5252. 7-GP-2019 (TCC - Raintree) Request by owner for a Non-Major General Plan Amendment to the Greater Airpark Character Area Plan Future Land Use Map from Airpark Mixed Use (AMU) to Airpark Mixed UseResidential (AMU-R) on +/- 3.4-acres of an overall +/- 9.64-acre site located at 8501 E. Raintree Drive. Staff contact person is Brad Carr, AICP, 480-312-7713. Applicant contact person is John Berry, (480) 3852727. 19-ZN-2019 (TCC - Raintree) Request by owner for a zoning district map amendment from Planned Community District, Industrial Park (P-C I-1) to Planned Community District, Planned Airpark Core Development - Airpark Mixed Use, Planned Shared Development overlay (P-C PCP-AMU PSD) zoning for +/- 6.24 acres of the site and to Planned Community District, Planned Airpark Core Development - Airpark Mixed Use Residential, Planned Shared Development overlay (P-C PCP-AMU-R PSD) zoning for +/- 3.4 acres of the site, with a Development Plan that includes Bonus Development Standards for floor area ratio (FAR) and building height in exchange for Special Public Improvements, on an overall +/- 9.64-acre site located at 8501 E. Raintree Drive. Staff contact person is Brad Carr, AICP, 480-312-7713. Applicant contact person is John Berry, (480) 385-2727. For additional information visit our web site at www.scottsdaleaz.gov search “Scottsdale Planning Case Files” or in your URL search bar you can type in https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/bldgresources/Cases/ A COPY OF A FULL AGENDA, INCLUDING ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS IS AVAILABLE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE FOLLOWING Online at: http://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Boards/planning-commission CHAIRMAN Attest Lorraine Castro Planning Specialist For additional information visit our web site at www.scottsdaleaz.gov PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY CONTACTING THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT (480-312-7767). REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE, OR AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW TIME TO ARRANGE ACCOMMODATION. FOR TTY USERS, THE ARIZONA RELAY SERVICE (1-800-367-8939) MAY CONTACT THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT (480-312-7767). Published: Scottsdale Progress, May 10, 2020 / 30482

C lassifieds SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

CLASSIFIEDS

Scottsdale Progress

1620 W. Fountainhead Parkway #219 Tempe, AZ 85282 480.898.6465 class@scottsdale.org

Deadlines

Classified: Thursday at 10am Obituaries & Legals: Wednesday at 5pm

The Place “To Find” Everything You Need | Scottsdale.org

Employ ment

Employment General Mechanical Engineer for water cooling & treatment systems. Mail to Dynamic Water Technologies, LLC, 14550 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.

HIRING? People are looking at the Classiﬁeds every day! Email Your Job Post to class@ timespublications. com or call

480-898-6465

Service Directory

Landscape/Maintenance Insured/Bonded Free Estimates

ALL Pro

T R E E

S E R V I C E

L L C

Prepare for Spring Season! LANDSCAPING, TREES & MAINTENANCE

Tree Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage • Bushes/Shrubs Yard Clean-up Commercial and Residential PMB 435 • 2733 N. Power Rd. • Suite 102 • Mesa dennis@allprotrees.com

Rooﬁng

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

P D I

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

480-354-5802

Cleaning Services

ROOF COATINGS

Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

One Stop Shop for all your flat and foam roofing supply needs • Elastomeric Coating • Roof Patch • Application Tools • Sealants • Emulsion • Caulk • Aluminum • Roof Membrane Family owned and operated since 1975 (480) 967-9407 w w w.pdiroo fcoatings.co m 3003 N. 73rd St., Suite 1 • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

See MORE Ads Online!

Rooﬁng

Carpet, Tile-Grout, Air Duct Cleaning, & House Cleaning

phillipsroofingaz.com phillipsroofing@cox.net

Serving Scottsdale Residential

FREE ESTIMATES

www.pnponecarecleaning.com

Call Today/Clean Today

602.550.7732

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

Landscape/Maintenance

602-938-7575

1000 OFF when you show this ad

on qualifying complete roof replacements

www.Scottsdale.org Rooﬁng

The Most Detailed Roofer in the State

Let us show you the In-Ex Difference! Serving The Valley Since 1996

Irrigation Repair Services Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician

Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems

www.irsaz.com

ROC# 256752

Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time! 15-Year Workmanship Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems

Call Lance White

480.721.4146

inexrooﬁng.com

CALL FOR YOUR FREE ROOF EVALUATION

www.timklineroofing.com

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 269218

480-357-2463

FREE Estim a and written te proposal

R.O.C. #156979 K-42 • Licensed, Bonded and Insured

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS | WWW.SCOTTSDALE.ORG | MAY 10, 2020

FINAL DAYS $

ARE YOU GOING TO WIN A...

Spencers

4TRANSACTION!

FOR ALMOST HALF A CENTURY AND ALMOST 4 MILLION SALES SPENCERS HAS BEEN SAVING YOU MONEY. WILL YOU BE THE 4 MILLIONTH TRANSACTION? NOW MORE THAN EVER, NO MATTER WHERE YOU SEE IT, READ IT, OR HEAR IT, SPENCERS WILL HAVE A LOWER PRICE!

58” 4K UHD SMART TV • 2 HDMI Inputs • Airplay2 Built-In

449

UN58TU7000

10,000

MILLIONTH

KITCHEN GIVEAWAY

STAINLESS STEEL DISHWASHER

30” RANGE

• 4.8 Cu. Ft. • Self Cleaning • Flex Heat Elements • AccuSense® Soil Sensor • Extra Large Oven • AnyWare™ Plus Window Silverware Basket WFE510S0AS • 1-Hour Wash Cycle CLOSEOUT WDF520PADM

TOP LOAD WASHER

• 3.8 Cu. Ft. • 12 Wash Cycles • 2 Water Levels • 5 Temperature Options • Power Wash Agitator

FREE E D LIVERY ON PAIR

• Large 7.0 cu. ft. Capacity • Wrinkle Control Option • Heavy-Duty Motor

MEDC415EW CLOSEOUT

EACH EACH

BUYS ALL 3

PIECES

OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE • 2.1 Cu. Ft. • 400 CFM • 2 LED Lights • Power Sense™ Cooking Technology

259 199

HDA1100FMCC

NO INTEREST**

379

NTW4500XQ CLOSEOUT

• Gallon Door Storage

• Normal Wash Cycle • Heated Dry On/Off

12 MONTHS

• 3.4 Cubic • 700 RPM Spin Foot Tub Speed • Porcelain Tub

• Adjustable Shelves

DISHWASHER

NO INTEREST**

14.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR

DRYER

429 1999

MVWC416FW CLOSEOUT

MONTHS

WASHER

REFRIGERATOR • 25 Cubic Foot Capacity • Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Humidity Controlled Drawers • Energy Star Qualified WRS325FDAM CLOSEOUT

FPBM307NTF CLOSEOUT

GREA T DEAL !

• Two Adjustable Humidity Drawers GTS15CTHRBB CLOSEOUT

469

STAINLESS STEEL 23 CU. FT. SIDE BY SIDE • Deli Drawer • Crisper Shelves • LED Lighting FFSS2314QS CLOSEOUT

799

DAY DELIVERY

** NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL IN 12 MONTHS. $799.00 Minimum Purchase Required Minimum Payments Required 30.79% APR If the promotional balance is not paid in full by the end for the promotional period or, to the extent permitted by law, if you make a late payment, interest will be imposed from the date of purchase at the APR noted above. This APR is as of 7/4/2019 and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Your card agreement, the terms of the offer and applicable law govern this transaction including increasing APRs and fees and terminating the promotional period.

Arizona’s largest independent dealer! “It’s Like Having A Friend In The Business” Check Out Our Website

WWW.SPENCERSTV.COM OPEN DAILY 9AM-9PM | SATURDAY 9AM-6PM | SUNDAY 11AM-5PM

FREE DELIVERY