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NEIGHBORS.............. 18 Scottsdale author pens first adult novel.

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Sunday, August 1, 2021

Uncertainties loom over new school year here BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

rom COVID-19 to new rules regulating controversial topics in the classroom, the Scottsdale Unified School District has its hands full as it prepares to welcome students back to campuses on Aug. 4. Superintendent Scott Menzel said the district learned from its experiences last year and

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worked with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to develop COVID-19 protocols and mitigation strategies that were sent home to families last week. The district’s protocols were not released by Progress deadline, but Menzel said it will include common mitigation strategies like continuing to encourage increased hand washing and emphasizing the need to stay home when sick.

But what about students exposed to COVID-19 who are not vaccinated? Though the district’s plan was not released yet, a district spokesperson told the Progress SUSD will continue to follow guidance from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. The health department’s guidance currently

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BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

he Scottsdale Police Department is promising to beef up its presence along downtown’s Craftsman Court after the second shooting in four months left local residents and business owners shaken. The most recent shooting took place near 3rd Avenue and Craftsman Court at around 11 p.m. July 10, according to Commander Bruce Cioli, who joined Police Chief Jeff Walther and other department higher-ups at a meeting with concerned community mem-

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Council mulls ban on trucks’ ‘engine braking’ PROGRESS NEWS STAFF

cottsdale City Council will consider creating an “engine braking” ordinance in response to complaints from residents in the city’s northern neighborhoods who are upset by noise caused by large trucks that travel through the area. Engine braking refers to a method of slowing down a vehicle using the engine’s internal forces instead of the brakes on the wheels. Many larger diesel trucks have a compression release brake that opens a valve in the engine to help slow down the vehicle. In its commercial driver’s license manual, the Arizona Department of Transportation recommends truck drivers use engine braking to avoid burning out wheel brakes during mountain driving. But, many cities with residential communities have moved to ban the practice, because the engine brake can produce a loud noise similar to a gun shot when it is engaged. Councilwoman Linda Milhaven said the city has received complaints from residents who live along Dynamite Road in northern Scottsdale in an area that borders unincorporated Maricopa County land. She said trucks servicing residential construction sites to the east in the county utilize engine braking when they enter Scottsdale, which has a lower speed limit. “The trucks downshift to slow down to the new speed and that creates a horrible, screeching sound,” Milhaven said. Milhaven brought up the issue at City Council’s July 2 meeting and it directed city staff to begin drafting an ordinance to deal with the issue. That proposed ordinance will have to

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bers on July 16. Cioli said the shooting involved individuals driving three Dodge Charger vehicles. Police believe individuals from two of the vehicles were in the area when the driver of the third drove up and opened fire in a hail of bullets, including several that left pock marks in outside walls of nearby businesses. “This is not a random shooting…This is not someone that’s just going around spraying,” Cioli said. “Our victims of the

Engine braking by truckers along Dynamite Road in Scottsdale is due for some curbs because of the noise it generates. (Special to the Progress)

come back before Council for approval. Milhaven said initially city staff believed Scottsdale already had a ban on engine braking on the books, but she later found out previous discussions on the issue did not result in legislation. “I guess there’s been some conversation over the past couple years about creating (an ordinance)…but it never went anywhere,” she said. Council did not discuss the specifics of what an ordinance should include, but similar legislation enacted in other Valley cities could provide a clue as to what Scottsdale’s ordinance will look like. Gilbert, Peoria and Glendale all currently have braking bans on the books. Ordinances in those cities include similar language banning the use of unmuffled

shooting were probably targeted and they were targeted because of some things that they did at some point prior to this night.” “I don’t know when,” he added. “That’s one of the things I’ve been looking at.” Police recovered two guns and around 40 shell casings at the scene, Cioli said. A rumor that one or more of the perpetrators used automatic weapons during the incident has swirled among locals, but a Scottsdale Police spokesman would not confirm or deny that report. “Bullet casings of pistol and rifle ammo were found,” Sergeant Kevin Quon said.

engine braking devices on public streets. Both Peoria and Glendale’s ordinances include an exception for motorists who use engine braking in an emergency situation to avoid endangering people or property. The penalty for violations varies by city. In Peoria, violation of the ordinance is a class 3 misdemeanor – the most serious misdemeanor under state law – and carries a fine of up to $2,500 and up to six months in jail. In Gilbert, the braking ban is included in the city’s noise ordinance and carries a fine of up to $2,500 and up to six months in jail for habitual offenders. Glendale considers engine braking a class 1 misdemeanor, which can carry a $500 fine and up to 30 days in jail.

Quon said the department has made one arrest in connection with the shooting. At the meeting with community members July 16, Cioli confirmed that one person police believed to be involved in the incident self-reported to HonorHealth Osborn with shrapnel injuries. He said Scottsdale Police have made one arrest, though not in direct connection with the shooting. The department arrested one of the men believed to be a victim of the shooting on suspicion of theft of a means of

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Appaloosa Library pilots tech features BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

ew technology at Scottsdale’s Appaloosa Library is providing self-service access to residents and could be used to expand the library system’s reach to underserved neighborhoods across the city in the future. Dubbed the Pony Express, the new system allows the Appaloosa branch in northern Scottsdale to operate with no staff manning the front desk or public areas throughout the building. Enrolled residents simply use a keypad at the front door to gain access to the building and are free to browse books, use computers or work at desks spaced throughout the library. “It’s really good; the entrance makes it really cool,” said 11-year-old Taylor Moriarty, who visited the library with her father Richard. Mandy Carrico, the city’s senior library manager for Building Operations and Public Services said she started looking at the self-service system after the closing of the Palomino branch at Desert Mountain High School as a way to expand service to areas of the city not near an existing library branch. But, in the wake of COVID-19, the city took the opportunity to roll out the technology at Appaloosa as a way to increase access to the library amidst closures and staf�ing issues caused by the pandemic. “Appaloosa is our northernmost Branch,” Carrico said. “It tends to be most isolated; it’s not near public transportation; It serves a high senior citizen population and it is quite a drive to our nearest open branch at

Staff at the Appaloosa Library installed several new features to accommodate the library’s new self-service model. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

But Branch Manager Sky Larsen said the library has installed several new features to help visitors �ind what they are looking for. The library underwent some changes to accommodate the new self-service model, including a Users get a site map of where to ﬁnd the categories of books new directory and they’re looking for. shelf-locator map (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) near the front door the time…so anticipating being closed for to help visitors navigate the space without over a year, we didn’t want people to not be the help of a librarian. The library also has a phone on site for able to enter the branch.” She acknowledged that the self-service visitors to contact for live help and another model is not for everyone, especially those phone to be used in emergencies. All Pony Express enrollees also receive a that would prefer to have a librarian on welcome packet that includes a copy of the hand to help them navigate the aisles. directory and map along with library rules and answers to frequently asked questions. Family managed since 1981 Appaloosa, like several other branches, also offers a staffed drive-up window. “Really, when you look at it, there aren’t very many services that are not available,” • Fountains Larsen said. “I think we worked really hard HUGE • Benches LOWEST PRICES, SELECTION to provide as close to what we had before, • Bird Baths LARGEST SELECTION! • Ceramics just looking differently. OF • Stoneware And, even though they are not seen by 480-802-1309 OVERSIZED • Wrought Iron the public, library staffers are still in the Southern Chandler POTTERY! • Oversized Pottery building manning the drive-up window, • Metal Wall Decor 23843 S. Cooper Rd. • Indoor/Outdoor PET supporting the call center and providing 1/4 Mile S.Delivery of Chandler AvailableHeights Rd. Decor Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. 5p.m., Sun. a.m.pm - 5 p.m.FRIENDLY! Hours: Open-Daily 9:00 am11 - 5:00 other support for the library system as a • Much More! CLOSED TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS whole, Larsen said.

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Carrico said the city spent around $23,000 on the project, with about $10,000 going for equipment and door modi�ications for the keypad entry. Carrico and Larsen stressed that anyone who wants to go in the library must �irst enroll in the Pony Express program, which is open to all Maricopa County residents over the age of 18. Residents need to visit the drive-up window with a photo ID showing their Maricopa County residency to �ill out enrollment forms. Pony Express enrollees can bring children with them to library, but they cannot bring in other adults or leave children unattended, Larsen said. So far, over 1,700 residents have enrolled. Carrico said the program is still a work in progress, but that they have received few complaints or calls for help from users so far. The library recently sent out a survey to users to �ind out areas where they can improve the program. It also conducted an audit of new library visitors to �ind out how they could improve the offering. Carrico said other library systems have also come calling to �ind out how the program has worked out so far. “Basically, they’re like ‘how’s it going, guinea pig?” she said. In the future, Carrico said the city would like to return regular, staffed service to the Appaloosa branch and use the Pony Express as a supplement to provide additional access outside of normal business hours. She said the city would also like to expand the program to operate mini “libraries” in areas of the city not near an existing branch, giving residents in those neighborhoods access to a small, curated list of titles stored on site and the ability to order books from other branches. “It does work in several areas, especially where city facilities already exist –community centers, senior centers – but there’s no library” Carrico said. “It can become a pocket within that building.” Appaloosa Library hours

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transportation. “Now when I say he was involved in the shooting – he was there,” Cioli said. “We did not arrest him on any charge except that he was in a stolen vehicle.” At the community meeting, department leaders said they are following up on other leads but declined to provide further information, citing the ongoing investigation. The July 10 shooting was the second shooting in the past four months along Craftsman Court, a 0.1-mile stretch of road in downtown Scottsdale between 3rd and 5th Avenues that includes artisan furniture shops, salons, jewelry stores, art galleries, restaurants and bars. Another shooting occurred on April 18, though details are scarce about that incident. The public Lexis Nexis Community Crime map database shows both Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies and Scottsdale officers responded to a shooting on the street on April 18 at around 11 p.m. In response to a public records request from the Progress, Scottsdale Police provided a heavily-redacted report on the incident. The department said the report was redacted due to an ongoing investigation. The limited details remaining in the report showed that the department located one victim in front of Rock Bar with a gun shot wound in the chest at around 11:08 p.m. and transported him to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. He was subsequently stabilized and is expected to recover, according to the report. The Progress requested a copy of the police report from the Sheriff’s Department, but has not received it yet. Scottsdale Police do not believe there is a connection between the April and June shootings. No arrests have been made in connection with the April shooting, Quon said. Scottsdale Police told the Craftsman Court business owners and residents that shootings are nothing new in the community. “I saw something that discussed that essentially this is a new phenomenon, and I’ll share with you that it’s not,” Police Chief Jeff Walther said. “I started with Scottsdale Police Department 27 years ago…as a young patrol officer in the mid-90s I was responding to shots fired calls, triple homicide out in front of the Works nightclub.” That characterization drew push back

Scottsdale Police said it has active investigations with Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control into with the operations at Loyalty Restaurant and Lounge on Craftsman Court in downtown Scottsdale. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

from some local business and property owners, though, who said their area is not the same as the more bar-dense Entertainment District on the other side of Scottsdale Road that has experienced issues with violence in the past. While Craftsman Court has a handful of bars, it is also home to residences, retail shops, restaurants and artisans. Robert Salvato is a co-owner of the BS West LGBTQ bar, which has been in the neighborhood for over a decade. “I’ve been there 13 years and we’ve never had any kind of shooting or gun violence in that area whatsoever,” he said. Walther acknowledged that the number of rounds fired in this shooting was unique. “Forty-plus rounds being fired in a singular incident; that is on the very high end for what we’re used to,” he said. “It’s extremely unsettling,” said Steve Johnson, who lives and works out of a building he owns on the street. “I don’t even go to that end of the block anymore; I just don’t want to be the next victim by an accidental, random thing,” he said. Salvato said the recent shootings have impacted his employees. “It’s affected our staff tremendously,” he said. “I know when cars drive by now, I know everyone’s anxiety and their adrenaline is up.” Commander Christopher Coffee, who oversees the department’s downtown district, said more officers and resources from other districts will be reassigned to Craftsman Court. The department also borrowed flood

lights from WestWorld to use at night and increased car-to-car checks on the street to check for illicit activity. That increased presence has been noticed by locals. “I know the police are doing what they can,” Salvato said. “I’ve been able to witness their increase in police foot patrols and drive bys, so I am grateful for the efforts they’re doing.” Still, issues persist. On July 18, at least six squad cars responded to a reported disturbance involving a dozen people screaming in the street. Residents and business owners told the Progress the shootings are part of a larger trend that has seen more disturbances, including public intoxication and drug use, along Craftsman Court in recent months. “It’s escalated in the past couple months,” said a resident who lives nearby and requested anonymity. “It’s gotten to the point where it’s scary to go outside on the weekends.” Residents and local businesses owners pin some of the blame on Loyalty Restaurant and Lounge, the latest club to take over the space near 3rd Avenue and Craftsman Court that housed Old Town Gringos for years. Several business owners alleged that Loyalty patrons drink or use drugs and party in the streets or nearby parking lots before going into or after leaving the club. “We’re talking all the way up and down (Craftsman Court) and all the way down (5th Avenue) and it’s like street parties,” Salvato said. He said there’s also been an increase

in vehicle traffic in the alley near the bar frequented by pedestrians, staff and customers. “Our biggest concerns now are the cars that go speeding down the alleyway,” Salvato said. “You know that that used to be such an easy safe walk from the parking garage.” Loyalty Lounge owner June Durr told the Progress that this is the first time she had allegations of drug use by patrons. “No real comment those are allegations not facts we cannot control what patrons do on the street we have not witnessed any drug use,” she wrote in an email. She also said she had no knowledge of who participated in the shooting, noting “the recent shooting was on 3rd street and unfortunately we do not know any of the involved parties.” Quon said the investigation has not found a connection between Loyalty Lounge and the shooting. However, Det. Christian Bailey, the department’s liquor detective, said police have “active investigations going into that bar and all of their operations between us and a partnership with the (Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control).” A spokesman for the Liquor Department declined comment. “The Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC) does not comment on pending investigations,” spokesman Raul Garcia said. Walther told the community members that the department is looking at proposed tweaks to the city’s public safety plan ordinance to potentially address issues with bar and nightclub operations. That ordinance – which applies to most bars and venues with live entertainment – was passed by City Council in 2013 after a bouncer at the since-shuttered Martini Ranch was stabbed and killed in the second stabbing incident there that year. It requires all venues to submit public safety plans to the department for approval, submit to mandatory training for security personnel and other regulations. “We’re always looking at…is there an opportunity for us to make some little tweaks to the public safety plan ordinance, which really dictates how we respond and how we enforce laws with our bars and nightclubs.” Department leaders also asked local businesses and property owners to install cameras on site if they have not already and share that footage with police when suspected crimes occur in the area.

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calls for 10-day quarantine for unvaccinated people who are deemed a close contact. The county defines close contact as being “within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period or had physical contact with a person with COVID-19.” The county guidance states that during those 10 days “Do not go to work, school or any public areas.” Whether or not the districts can quarantine students has been a topic of hot debate over the past few weeks. Last month, Gov. Doug Ducey came out against plans by two school districts to quarantine unvaccinated students who are exposed to COVID-19, stating it violates a new law banning districts from requiring students be vaccinated for in-person education. That position drew blowback from a host of education advocates – including state schools Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and the Arizona School Boards Association – for flying in the face of advice from public health experts. State law appears to give the power to order quarantine to county health officials. The district and county protocols will likely remain in the limelight as COVID-19 cases rise in Scottsdale and much of the state. Data released by the county last week categorizes SUSD as in a state of “high transmission.” New cases per 100,000 residents within district boundaries rose to 135, up from 107 the week prior. The percent of new positive test results rose from 10 to 12 percent. Even before school began, the district had to confront the reality that COVID-19 is not going anywhere. On July 27, the district sent a letter home to families notifying them that Maricopa County Department of Public Health identified an outbreak at Saguaro High School. The letter did not disclose how many cases were identified, only noting that the county defines an outbreak as two or more students or staff who have tested positive in a 14-day period. Masking in schools has continued to generate controversy even after the Legislature also banned mask mandates. That legislation again runs contrary to recommendations from the CDC – and the state’s own health department. The CDC last week recommended universal masking for teachers, staff and students

Students who choose to ride the bus, along with SUSD bus drivers, will be required to wear masks while on the bus,” Menzel wrote parents.

Second grade teacher Jillian Kersten decorates her classroom for the school year at Sequoya Elementary School. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

School 2- Vickie Lenseigne, a third grade teacher at Sequoya Elementary School, puts the finishing touches on her classroom in the weeks leading up to the new school year. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

in K-12 schools. The Arizona Department of Health Services quickly followed suit. Menzel said masking is an important mitigation tool to protect everyone at schools, especially those under 12, who are not eligible for a vaccine. Becky Williams, a middle school teacher in the district and head of the Scottsdale Education Association, said there are many teachers who also want masks to be a thing of the past “but people are really on board with, well, we need to keep doing this.” Williams said many teachers she has spoken with will continue to wear masks to set an example for their students. “Our kids are going to come to school and face immense pressure not to wear a mask, and they’ll feel like ‘I know I am supposed to wear a mask; this is what my parents said will keep me safe’…and the teachers

are going to have to role model that for the kids,” she said. Menzel said much of the district’s focus will be on mitigation strategies to protect the youngest students under 12 because older have had the opportunity to get vaccinated. “It’s a family and a personal choice, both for our students and their families, as well as for our staff, but they’ve all had an opportunity, which means if they chose not to get vaccinated, they’re accepting whatever risk is associated with that when they come to school,” he said. The district will continue to enforce masking on school buses, citing an order from the CDC requiring masks on public transportation. “This order supersedes state law and must be followed by the school district…

Curriculum COVID-19 is not the only topic the legislature weighed in on last session that will impact the next school year. Ducey signed a law in June that prohibits teachers from teaching that any race, ethnic group or sex is superior to another or that anyone should be discriminated against based on those characteristics. The law included a $5,000 fine for schools found in violation. The governor’s office touted the law as a way to curb the teaching of critical race theory in schools. Critical race theory suggests that racism in not rooted just in personal prejudices but is embedded within institutions. The theory has become a flashpoint over the past year as conservative groups have mobilized opposition to what they argue is an attempt to paint all white people as racist. That backlash has resulted in protests and disruptions at school board meetings throughout the country, including at a meeting in Scottsdale in May. In Scottsdale, Menzel has long maintained that the district’s curriculum does not include critical race theory. Still, he said the district is working on legal guidance for teachers but that he is not too worried about SUSD educators running afoul of the law. Menzel said nothing banned by the legislation is included in SUSD’s curriculum but teachers in affected courses – such as social studies or history – may have to think about how they present information on controversial topics. “I didn’t read it to say that students and staff can’t engage in meaningful dialogue about diverse opinions on any number of topics,” Menzel said. He said the district is committed to looking into any specific complaints made by parents but that in the past those complaints are few and far between. “So if you’ve got a teacher who’s doing something that is a significant concern, let us know, but otherwise we have outstanding educators here who are committed to helping your children be successful,” Menzel said. Williams said she does not believe the

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oluntary-only masking policies are not the only thing that differentiates the new school year from 2020-21. New limits on sex education and on what teachers can tell students about racial and gender discrimination also are coming into play this school year. The Arizona School Boards Association earlier this month briefed school officials on some of the 50 education-related bills passed by the Legislature that impose new mandates or limits on districts this year. And it also discussed changes in funding that will bring districts some additional money as well as other measures that could severely impact school districts. One example of the latter: the Legislature’s continuation of the formula used to reimburse districts for transportation costs, which currently uses the number of miles buses rolled in the

previous school year. The ASBA noted it urged the Legislature to change that funding formula because buses didn’t roll much last school year as a result of full and partial campus closures. “The Legislature did nothing to change how that reimbursement is calculated,” said Chuck Essigs of the Arizona Association of School Business Officials. “So, you’re going to see a big reduction in the miles that are counted in the calculation.” Another possible hit to district pocketbooks could result from loosened qualifications for parents seeking vouchers to send their children to charter or private schools at public school districts’ expense. The Legislature also broadened open enrollment provisions, requiring school districts to post their open-enrollment policies on their websites. Under that legislation, the ASBA noted, “attendance boundaries may not be used to require students to attend certain schools based on the student’s place of residence.”

While an individual school’s capacity can still be used to prevent an overload of students, districts “must select students through an equitable selection process like a lottery, giving preference to siblings of a student selected through the lottery.” The change could keep district lawyers busy, ASBA officials said, because the open enrollment policy covers students with disabilities. Thus, they explained, if a child from outside the district who has disabilities wants to enroll in a school that may not have the facilities to accommodate those disabilities, “that’ll be a question for your counsel.” The Legislature also codified what already has been a mandate by the state Board of Education: mandatory lessons in junior and senior high school on the Holocaust specifically and genocide generally. And sex education and lessons on discrimination also have new restrictions this year. That includes an absolute ban on sex education of any kind before fifth grade.

Parents will need to affirmatively optin to such classes for their children in all grades 6-12. Until now, a parent had to actually opt-out of such instruction. And when district committees are considering a district’s sex-education curricula, those meetings must be in public and any new sex ed courses must be available for public comment for 60 days and the subject of two public hearings within that time period. The new version spells out that the ban on sex education prior to fifth grade does not preclude schools from providing “age and grade-appropriate classroom instruction regarding child assault awareness and abuse prevention.’’ Another measure that failed in the Legislature was a requirement for separate parental-signed permission any time there would be a discussion about AIDS and the HIV virus that causes it. Districts are required to review their sex education curricula for compliance

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ray of topics that address racial inequality in any way. Menzel has spent a lot of time over the past several months meeting with parents of all political and ideological backgrounds. “And it’s not just about loud voices; it’s about all voices and honoring diverse perspectives in pursuit of a common goal,” he said. “And our common goal should be ensuring that each one of our students has the support they need to be successful academically as they move through our school system.”

new legislation will impact instruction but that some teachers are nervous about the impact it will have in the classroom environment and relationships between teachers and families. She said there is a worry that a teacher’s statement will be intentionally taken out of context to create a “gotcha moment”. “I think (teachers) are taking it more like someone is going to try and catch me…and it’s not something that I shouldn’t say, but someone is going to perceive it as indoctrination,” she said. Williams pointed to a “back-to-school boot camp” advertised in a Facebook group popular among parents involved in the anti-CRT movement that said it will “be educating you on what you and your student need to be looking out for this upcoming school year!” The district sent a letter home to parents notifying them that was not involved in the boot camp. “This is not a Scottsdale Unified School District event, nor has the district been involved in its planning or promotion. Any content that may be presented regarding SUSD policies or practices has not been re-

Teachers at the newly-rebuilt Hohokam Elementary School receive training on the new smartboards installed in classrooms on campus. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

viewed or verified by the district,” it stated. Menzel said the district is still committed to responsible learning that acknowledges and celebrates cultural differences of all students, according to the Education Alliance at Brown University. “We believe that our students should see themselves reflected in the curriculum that their identities do matter,” Menzel said. “And so, if you’re coming to school and you don’t see yourself represented in successful professions or professions that you’re interested in, that creates an issue or a challenge.”

“That’s not the same as critical race theory,” he added. Still, Menzel indicated the district is walking a fine line between addressing genuine parent concerns without giving into bad faith arguments from the outside political groups that have been pushing the CRT narrative across the country. A group protesting CRT that shut down an SUSD board meeting in May carried signs from Freedom Works, and similar protest groups have used critical race theory as a catchall term to apply to a wide ar-

Moving forward In that vein, Menzel – entering his second year as superintendent – said he hopes he and the district can redirect focus to some of the goals he set out to accomplish when he first accepted the job in early 2020. That includes finalizing the district’s strategic plan, which sets out long-range goals and values. “I expect that we’ll have clarity around our strategic goals, key performance indicators, the objectives that we’ll be putting in place to get us there by the end of the calendar year, and why that’s so important to us is if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there,” Menzel said.

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s companies face shortages of labor, One Step Beyond has seen an increase in demand for members of its vocational program. One Step Beyond is a nonprofit organization that offers comprehensive programming and services for adults who have intellectual disabilities but it is its vocational program that has seen the most success recently. “We believe that people with disabilities should be included in all aspects of our community, and we provide them with opportunities for inclusion and give them the sense of satisfaction of having a job,” said Jeff Swanson, One Step Beyond executive director of Arizona development and communications.

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Through its vocational program, One Step Beyond has helped place countless people with intellectual disabilities like Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism and traumatic brain injuries with jobs. The program has seen some of its beneficiaries land jobs in various fields but some of the companies who have hired staff from the program have included BW Parks, Larry Miller Hyundai and Top Golf in Glendale. “We look for organizations that embrace the opportunity to hire people with disabilities,” Swanson said. For individuals who may not be interested in working in the service industry, One Step Beyond also has a culinary and catering program where individuals can get hands on training in the kitchen.

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scenes and most of the friendships in the book were inspired by real events and people as well.” Though Rizik resides in Scottsdale and is an alumnus of Arizona State University, she wanted to set the book in a place she has fond memories of. “Every year, my family goes to Laguna Beach for the summer and there’s something so magical and inspiring about Laguna,” Rizik said. “I wanted to set the story on a beach, and I knew Laguna Beach was the perfect place.” As for the plot, Rizik knew she was taking a risk by writing about tough topics but felt that the story would strike a chord with readers who were dealing with heartbreak or loss. “21 Questions deals with a lot of heavy topics, but I wanted something that reflects what teenagers go through in real life,” Rizik said. She also hopes that her own experiences will offer some sort of a catharsis for readers. “I’ve dealt with my own anxiety and have learned to manage it, so that’s where Kendra’s symptoms stem from,” she said. “I think everyone has been affected by drugs and addiction in one way or another—whether it be personally or someone you care about. There have been a few people I love that have suffered from addiction and it’s hard to watch.” Aside from her personal experience, Rizik hopes that readers find a way to connect with the main characters.

“These characters are beautifully flawed and real, and I wanted to display their issues and insecurities in a raw way,” She said. She also wants the readers to take away a message from seeing the characters grow through their struggles. “As humans we’re always changing and evolving, so I hope the readers take away that it’s always okay to begin again. You make mistakes and you grow from them,” Rizik said. "21 Questions" hits shelves Aug. 3, and a virtual release event at Changing Hands Bookstore will be broadcasted over Zoom on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Beyond this release, Rizik has big plans for her latest literary work. “I’m currently working on the sequel to 21 Questions, titled 21 Confessions and I’d love to adapt these into a series for Netflix,” She said. She also has another novel and screenplay in the works as well but for the time being she is excited to see how the book is received. “This book is something so near and dear to my heart. It feels like a dream that it’s finally being published,” She said. “I can’t wait for everyone to read it.”

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on Parske has become accustomed to people pointing and staring at him in the last month. Parske is the general manager of Karma Scottsdale, the Airpark-based dealership with the exclusive rights to sell the luxury electric vehicle in Arizona. “The one thing that’s drawn me to Karma is it’s the only vehicle I’ve ever driven that every single person who sees it turns their head,” Parske said. “The lines are unbelievably elegant. For that, it immediately turns heads. Karma is a car manufacturer. Tesla is an electronics company. That’s why Tesla is in the mall. Karma has a great fit and finish. It’s on the same level as Bentley and Rolls-Royce.”

Joe Parske says Karma is a head-turner that he puts on the same level as a Rolls or Bentley. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

The sleek cars, which start at $144,000, feature an elegant exterior design, along

with an interior made of sustainably sourced, high-quality materials that are

completely customizable. “When clients are purchasing a car, they can pick out colors and woods,” Parske said. “If you wanted to lay your whole vehicle in mother of pearl instead of normal wood, Karma will source the product. You can customize your vehicle. “The cars are built in California, so there’s less wait time. It’s a max of four to six weeks, versus three to six months. We have our regular paint choices, but if you want to paint it a certain color, they’ll do that as well. We’ll paint it whatever color you want if you’re willing to pay for it.” Anyone driving under 50 miles a day will never need gas, and those driving more will get 300 miles per battery charge with the Revero and up to 360 miles with the Revero GT.

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Valley renters caught in housing price squeeze BY PAUL MARYNIAK Progress Executive Editor

alley renters are increasingly finding themselves caught between rapidly rising rents and soaring home prices that make buying a house next to impossible. Starter-home prices are rising seven times faster than a typical renter’s income, making saving for a down payment even harder, according to Zillow. The online real estate marketplace earlier this month said its analysis shows first-time buyers need a year longer to save enough for a 20 percent down payment than they did in 2017 and must put away an additional $369 per month in the coming year just to keep up with the forecasted growth in home values.

But a report from Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service on July 19 carried depressing news for any buyer, let alone first-timers: Year-over-year sale prices in the Phoenix metro region rose a whopping 46.26 percent in June and the current average price of a home is $507,936. Realtor.com reported, “High demand for a limited supply of rental housing has resulted in skyrocketing prices across the nation – and desperation from those seeking more affordable housing options.” Zillow offered a sunny outlook for renters by noting “monthly payments can remain affordable even with a smaller down payment, and flexible work op-

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“The one thing that stands out for me is the owners of electric cars have ‘range anxiety,’” he said. “If they’re taking it to California or up north, a lot of the time Tesla owners try to plan when they have to stop to charge. They worry about if a charging station is available and the wait time.” Karma boasts a four-cylinder BMW engine that works as an alternator. It has an electric port and a gas tank. “If you don’t have time to charge or sit in line, you just throw 10 gallons of gas in the vehicle and it works as an alternator and recharges the vehicle,” Parske said.

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“It shoots the range up to 360 miles. It’s not a hybrid. You can literally drive the car from California to the East Coast and never stop to charge the vehicles. That’s the big thing compared to Tesla. They get that range anxiety.” Parske manned a Karma booth at last month’s Barrett-Jackson to get the word out there. “Once people actually see the car and drive the vehicle, they’re blown away,” Parske said. “I try to drive on as my daily drive. At stop signs and lights, people ask me to roll the window down and tell them what it is. The designers came from Ferrari and other high-end exotics. “The way it drives, not everyone’s go-

housing market, said the market appears to be cooling as inventory steadily increases, but warned home prices won't fall – or even weaken. “You would be mistaken if you think most sellers are asking less for their homes,” it said. Cromford put the median home price in the Valley at $400,000 – higher than the nationwide median of $363,300 for June that the National Association of Realtors released

ing to have one. Most consumers like that exclusivity.” Parske partnered with Karma North America about a year ago. He obtained the new car license about a month ago and he delivered the first Karma in midMarch. In 2020, Karma added more than 16 new dealer partners globally. “They were really looking for likeminded people to partner with,” Parske said. “We fit the bill. We had a client we’ve dealt with who had purchased a Karma out in California. They were hitting high-end independents like ourselves. With Karma, you’re not going to park next to another at Whole Foods. They only make a few thousand a year.” Formerly with Penske, Parske is the

last week. It’s not only home prices that are soaring for renters. Nationally, Realtor.com reported, the median rent hit a new high of $1,575 in June, up 8.1 percent compared with last year. Phoenix is among the 44 of the nation’s 50 largest cities that “posted new highs, squeezing renters even tighter,” it said. It

general manager of Auto House, which has 600 cars in stock in Tempe, Peoria and Scottsdale. “We’re on a mission to change the perception of buying vehicles,” he said. “When I started with Penske in 2000, it was more about building relationships and changing the perception of buying a vehicle. “Clients stay with the same person throughout the whole process, instead of 10 people. We brought that into Karma, too. Whether someone’s buying a $10,000 car or a $150,000 car, we treat them the same. We want them to enjoy purchasing a vehicle and not feel like they’re hitting their head against the wall.”

added that Phoenix median rent soared in June 20.9 percent to $1,590 – a higher median than the national figure. “We are seeing an excessive amount of people showing up for rental properties and turning applications in, probably five times the amount it was a year ago,” one broker told Realtor.com.

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“Similar to the shortage of homes for sale, the number of homes available to rent is historically low, driving prices up,” it said. “That’s hurting cash-strapped renters vying for places to live that fit in their budgets.” The pandemic’s economic pressures “have not affected everyone equally,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor. com. Realtor.com surmised the shrinking rental inventory may have been partly impacted by landlords “throwing in the towel” as eviction moratorium make it harder for them to pay their own bills. “Across Arizona and the nation, a lot of protections “are still in place but are close to expiring,” Hale said. Renters who are ultimately evicted will need to find new housing going forward, making it harder to find a place to rent, he added. Zillow based its affordability analysis on a starter home price of $148,500. “If an average renter household saves 10 percent of its income, it would take about six years and five months to save enough for a 20 percent down payment on today’s typical starter home worth about $148,500,” it said.

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But Zillow also noted that in reality, the typical starter home – the median home in the bottom third of home prices – is worth $270,560. “Without the equity from a previous home sale, firsttime home buyers face more challenges in coming up with a down payment,” said Zillow economic data analyst Nicole Bachaud, adding: “In a housing market where prices are rising at record rates, especially when compared to renter incomes, the ever-increasing sum of a 20 percent down payment can feel out of reach. “The good news is that buyers who want to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates can do so without putting a full 20 percent down – most conventional mortgages allow as little as 3 percent to 5 percent. That lower upfront payment comes with higher monthly payments, but the opportunity to build equity can outweigh those extra costs for many.” Zillow forecasts 14.9 percent appreciation over the next year, which would mean renters need to save an additional $369 per month just to keep up. Pegging a starter home price of $270,560 in Phoenix, Zillow said it will

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Kitchen 18 �inds continued success under new owner “I’ve been good friends with Nathan for over 15 years and he stuck around to train me on how to run the restaurant, conver since he became the owner of nected me with some of the vendors and Kitchen 18 in Scottsdale in May, Rab- customers and he is still readily available bi Jordan Brumer has been able to if I ever have any questions on how to run the restaurant,” Brumer said. build on the restaurant’s success. Though Brumer has received several And as the award-winning restaurant’s tips on how to run the restaurant at owner, Brumer also has found himself in a 10209 N. Scottsdale Road and has been unique position. connected to several of its vendors and “The accolades this restaurant received regular customers, there was one piece meant that I had to step on the shoulders of advice he received that resonated of the previous owner and ride his coatwith him the most. tails,” Brumer said. “The best piece of advice he gave me “It also meant that this was my chance was to not let the business take over my to mess up but luckily I have been able to life and to make time to spend time with continue his success,” he said with a laugh. family and have fun,” he said. Brumer highly credits his success as When he hasn’t been spending time in a new restaurateur to the training and synagogue or with his family, Brumer has friendship he received from Kitchen 18’s been handling a booming restaurant. former owner, Nathan Uvaydov. “Thankfully it’s been very busy over the last few months, and we’ve seen a lot of locals looking to get out as well as some tourists that have been visiting the area,” he said. Customers often rave about the restaurant’s signature Chinese section of the menu and its renowned sesame chicken. Kitchen 18 is also known for its pastrami burger, which is a hamburger topped with fried pastrami and onions on top. It has also added new menu items like impossible burgers and alcoholic beverages like margaritas, a strawberry daiquiri and a piña colada. “We only serve meat and �ish here and we had been getting some requests for some more vegetarian and vegan options,” Brumer said. The eggplant chicken is a popular dish at Kitchen18 Aside from offering award in Scottsdale. (Facebook) winning cuisine, Kitchen 18 is BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

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notorious for its large portions. “What makes us successful is that we offer healthy food at a reasonable price and we offer large portions,” Brumer said. “In fact, we will often go through dozens of to-go boxes every night because people either can’t �inish our portions or want to save some for lunch the next day.” It also has a selection of kosher desserts and breads that are not easy to �ind in the state. When the restaurant is not feeding the mouths of hungry tourists, it is a staple for some of the estimated 15,000 to 20,000 Jewish people who call Scottsdale home. “Even if you’re not Jewish, you’ll be pleasantly surprised and get an experience of kosher food that will make you want to come back for more,” Brumer said. Not only does Brumer hope that customers enjoy their food, he hopes they have a positive experience with the staff and other customers in the restaurant. “We often get non-Jewish customers

who will come in and will be pleasantly surprised with their interactions with our Jewish staff and other Jewish customers,” Brumer said. “They also realize that the Jewish community is a friendly and loving community.” Kitchen 18 is also fortunate to have retained its staff through the ownership change. “We had a smooth transition with our staff, the same staff that was here from before I took over is still working,” Brumer said. Looking to the future, Brumer has high hopes for the restaurant, but for now he is content honing his skills as a restaurant owner. “In an ideal world, I would like to open another restaurant in another Jewish area of Phoenix, but for now, I’m just learning the ropes and investing as much time and energy in the restaurant as I can,” he said. Information: thekitchen18.com

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