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Amid Ducey’s threat, SUSD orders masks BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

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he Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board voted to create a mask mandate in its 29 schools the same day Gov. Doug Ducey cracked down on districts ignoring his ban on doing that – and the day before the Biden Administra-

tion warned him not to block schools from requiring face coverings. There are two big caveats to the board’s vote, though: It allowed an opt out option for medical and other reasonable considerations and gave Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel the authority to alter the mandate anyway he sees fit in consultation with the county health department. Exactly what “reasonable considerations”

means was debated but not fully defined. “I don’t like to wear masks personally, but I also believe we should be doing everything in our power to ensure our students can attend school in person,” Menzel said during the Aug. 17 meeting. SUSD joins at least nine other districts in the

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Van Gogh comes to life in Old Town BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

incent Van Gogh’s art has been sweeping the nation with its revival in the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit and now fans of his work will be flocking to Scottsdale to see it. The digitally interactive exhibits – which span 500,000 cubic feet of projector screens – opens Thursday, Aug. 26, at Lighthouse Artspace in Old Town and will run through Nov. 28. “This show is a new way of looking at art,” Immersive Van Gogh Creative Director Rowan Doyle said. “On one hand it is an art exhibit, but that’s only the beginning,” Corey Ross, President of Lighthouse Productions said. “Technically it’s a short-animated film.” The exhibit offers several ways for guests to explore the many works of Van Gogh, the Dutch painter who is best known for paintings like “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers” and several self- portraits. “Van Gogh was the hi-tech artist of his day,” Ross said. “His inspiration and his ability to capture ‘The Starry Night’ was a technological innovation.” Beyond his postmortem fame for innovation and creativity as an artist, Van Gogh also has gained notoriety for his battle with mental health – which culminated in suicide. “I think Van Gogh as a subject matter works well because difficulties he had with depression and isolation have become more relatable,” Ross said. “When you come out into these galleries and realize that he struggled with the same things that many of us have had to in the last year and that the art has transcended the troubles that he had, people were finding that cathartic and inspirational, so I think that’s part of why the show has become part of the zeitgeist.” The last years of Van Gogh’s life has become the most studied time of his life, and the exhibit reflects on that through the work of videographer Massimiliano Siccardi. “This is really a film that Massimiliano Siccardi has created and the way he explains it, he’s trying to capture what

One of the master's self-portraits is included in the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit that will open this week in Old Town. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

might have flashed before Van Gogh’s eyes the moments before he passed away,” Ross said. The 40-minute film, played on a continuous loop, features visual representations of some of Van Gogh’s most celebrated works – synchronized with music created by composer Luca Longobardi – across walls covered by projection screens that reflect onto the floor of the exhibit, giving viewers an immersive experience. Beyond the main exhibit, Immersive Van Gogh offers several other attractions that help understand the mysterious life of the famed artist. The exhibit has a timeline of the artist’s life and quotes from some of the 800 letters he penned, mostly to his brother Theo. In total, there are over 40 paintings featured and over 400 images have been licensed as part of the exhibit. “To have a show like this, which is the first thing that many people have experienced coming out of their homes and coming in to see any type of entertainment or exhibit has been very rewarding for our audiences,” Ross said. There are several measures in place to encourage social distancing within the exhibit like circles for people to stand in the main exhibit and tickets

that can be purchased to attend at a certain time of the day. “We give people a time to arrive so we can control the volume of people in the gallery, but we don’t give people a time to leave, so people will often come in and stay for a couple iterations of it,” Ross said. VanGogh is the first exhibit to inhabit Lighthouse Productions, which used to be the office space for corporate tenants like Carvana. “Lighthouse Artspace Scottsdale is really a new cultural art space that merges art, technology and immersive world building in a unique entertainment experience,” Diana Rayzman, Immersive Van Gogh co-producer and cofounder of Impact Museums. Rayzman also feels that the exhibit will be right at home in Old Town. “This venue, which sits at the intersection of entertainment and arts in Scottsdale, is truly the perfect home for Lighthouse Artspace and Immersive Van Gogh,” she said. “When we started looking for a home in the Greater Phoenix area, we really wanted to find a space that embodied both creativity and love of nature.” Scottsdale is the ninth city to host Immersive Van Gogh and there are

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Wanted: some of 10K missing students BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

early 10,000 students who live in the Scottsdale Unified School District choose to attend school somewhere else this year. There’s no way a district in a major metropolitan area is going to reach 100 percent. There will always be natural bleed off due to home schooling as well as parochial and other private schools. But the number in Scottsdale doesn’t sit well Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel. “There’s no way we should be at 55 percent of market share,” Menzel told a town hall crowd at Arcadia High in April. He figures the number should be closer to 75 percent to 80 percent. Numbers like that are part of the reason why the district needs a strategic visioning plan, which it does not have. The meeting was followed by four more as part of the information-gather-

ing process as part of creating a visioning plan. “This has been a year unlike any other,” Menzel told the crowd at the April 7 meeting. “Starting from spring break last year all the way through this current year, we’ve had to move and pivot in a lot of different directions, but as a district this is an anomaly and it will not define where we’re going in the future. “So we started a process, a strategic planning process to really think about what will Scottsdale Unified School District look like in the next 10 years. What is our preferred future? What do we want to be able to say when we think about the next decade? What will it look like for our students? What will a graduate look like, and what are the things we will need to be able to do in order to provide the desired future for our students?” He was surprised the district did not have a strategic visioning plan when he took on the superintendent’s role last year.

“It’s unusual not to have one,” he said. He wasn’t alone. “Until this year, we had all been operating under the assumption (that a) detailed strategic plan was in place,” said board President Jann-Michael Greenburg. “A number of reasons could have contributed to the failure to implement the strategic plan: 1. lack of interest, 2. lack of community support, 3. high administrative and board turnover, or even 4. failure to develop measurable objectives and key results to ensure accountability,” he said. Parents at the meetings expressed their vision for the district, including things like adding a program that teaches students about personal finance, internships for seniors, more classroom space and continuing the district’s dual language immersion program. “There is a tremendous since of pride in our community,” Menzel said. Some of the parents from the five district high schools and their feeder schools

felt like their schools are not getting their fair share of financial resources. “Common themes include(d) an increased emphasis on academic performance, more learning opportunities and specialized programs (e.g., fine arts and computer programming), improved special education services, equity in academic and extracurricular activities, and a clear direction for the district,” Greenburg said. It’s human nature to compare the schools, but that is missing the bigger picture, Menzel said. The better question would be how to best market the unique identity of each of the five high schools in the district, he said. The first of the three phases project was completed this month. The committee identified the district’s vision, mission and values, which are available to read on the district’s website. It’s similar to developing the language for phase two, creating measurable objectives, and phase three, implementation.

Navajo Elementary sees enrollment surge BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

llie Goodman had a warm spot in his heart when he dropped his 2nd and 4th graders off for the first day of school at Navajo Elementary on Aug. 4. “It was pretty amazing walking on campus the first day of school and seeing the number of people there ... the vibe the energy,” Goodman said. “I don’t think we could be happier as a community.” The school that suffered a catastrophic fire and was on “the hit list” for possible closure because of low attendance boasted just over 500 students on the first day back this year. “It feels amazing,” principal Matthew Patzlaff. “It’s the largest enrollment of the school’s pre-K to 5th grade ever.” In fact, the school is so full that it’s hiring an additional second grade teacher and fourth grade teacher and is refurbishing another building on the campus to house them. “I toured the school with two sets of parents looking for a school for their kids

Navajo Elementary has seen a remarkable enrollment turnaround this year, with attendance topping 500. (SUSD)

next year … We’re already giving tours for next year!” Patzlaff said of one recent morning jaunt. Navajo’s rise from the literal ashes may be considered complete. “It just goes to show what hard work can do,” PTO co-chairwoman Jenny Duran said. Scottsdale Unified officials were forced to abruptly shutter the Navajo campus, located at Granite Reef and Camelback Road,

on Aug. 22, 2018 after an overnight fire in a utility closet caused millions of dollars of fire, smoke and water damage to a significant portion of the campus. The community rallied though and moved school equipment to the Oak Campus three miles away, missing only a single day of school. “Everybody pitched in, parents, the PTO, teachers worked over the weekend to get

their classrooms set up,” Goodman said. Dads with kids in the school even pitched in moving furniture over to the new campus. Navajo students spent the next two years at the Oak Campus, which which was being used as the district’s central kitchen at the time of the move. “I think the IT guys we’re up all night installing projectors and that stuff,” Duran said. Duran, who works as an interior designer, said she was amazed how much work goes into make a classroom feel like a classroom. “I actually called in sick to work that day and helped the teacher just hang all the stuff,” Duran said. “I never knew how much work went into just hanging all that stuff.” But the Scottsdale Unified Governing Board decided to renovate the school with its iconic red brick facadethan tear it down. Insurance paid out approximately $4 million for repairs, but that didn’t cover the of some desperately needed upgrades like asbestos removal, replacing the aging air

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More than 500,000 square feet of projector screens relay Van Gogh's like and work in an immersive experience that includes music as well as video. (Pablo Robles/Staff Photographer)

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plans for the exhibit to run in 20 cities by the end of the year. Lighthouse Productions is also committed to bringing more shows to Scottsdale after Immersive Van Gogh closes. “This is not a touring show, this is a permanent installation here,” Ross said. “Our hope is that Massimiliano (Siccardi) and other artists will bring us fabulous creations that we can exhibit in the years to come.” Rayzman hopes that the exhibit will be beneficial to the many other artistic sites in Scottsdale. “After a really difficult year and a half, we are so thrilled to bring thousands of visitors every day to this com-

munity and hope that our guests will stay to experience the many things this town has to offer,” she said. Ross is also excited to see how the exhibit works in Scottsdale and believes it will change the way people view art. “I really think this is the beginning of a whole movement and will be really exciting to see where this goes,” he said.

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Valley who have gone to a mask mandate. Many imposed mandates last week after Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Randall Warner ruled on Aug. 16 that the state law barring mask mandates does not take effect until Sept. 29. He did not take up the merits of mandates, but based his decision on state law governing actions by the Legislature. SUSD sees the mask mandate as a way to keep as many students in classrooms as long as possible. As of Tuesday, about 10 percent of the district’s students were out with COVID19-related related issues. That broke down to 95 symptomatic students on campuses who were sent home, 321 students quarantined due to SUSD close contact, 753 off-campus positive cases, 52 students quarantined due to close contact outside of campus and 146 students with COVID-like symptoms who called in sick. “The only time it was higher was Dec. 4 of last year, when we had 73 cases,” Menzel said. New data released by the county last week showed the while COVID-19 transmission is high within district boundaries, metrics used to measure that barely moved over two weeks, staying at 236 cases per 100,000 people and a positivity rate of 13.5 percent. Menzel noted that he’s been close to having to shut down entire classrooms. “That’s what we’re trying to avoid. So, getting more people to wear a mask because we’re all wearing masks, then asymptomatic (staff and students) can keep coming to school. That might be a trade-off worth seeing if it works. It may not work.” Ducey has said he will offer private school vouchers to students in any district violating the ban on mandates and will prevent them from sharing $163 million that the state got through the American Rescue Plan to boost per-pupil funding. Those dollars will be available to district and charter schools “following all state laws’’ as of Aug. 27.

Gov. Doug Ducey defended his plan to punish school districts that impose mask mandates, describing as "weak and pathetic" the Biden Administration's threat to take action against states that enact similar bans. (Capitol Media Services)

But on Wednesday, the nation’s top education official told Ducey his actions to block schools from mask mandates may violate federal law. In a letter to the governor, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said it is a “shared priority” that students be able to return to in-person instruction safely. Cardona, in a separate blog post, left no doubt that this is more than a hollow threat, saying his agency’s Office of Civil Rights may initiate a directed investigation “if facts indicate a potential violation of the rights of students as a result of state policies and actions.” What makes that important is that Cardona is expanding the scope of what fits under those rules. “We’re expanding that to violations of safety,” said Vanessa Harmoush a spokeswoman for the agency. “So if a parent or teacher or student feels like they aren’t able to be safe in schools because of certain laws in place, they can file a complaint. We can pursue an investigation and kind of go from there.” Ducey and press aide C.J. Karamargin brushed aside the administration’s re-

marks. “What is it about families they don’t trust?” Karamargin said, adding “The last thing we need is some bureaucrat in Washington, D.C., telling Arizona parents what’s best for them.” He also said, “We are confident” that Ducey’s plan to distribute the COVID relief program funds “aligns with federal guidance.” SUSD Board Member Zach Lindsay was the lone vote against implementing a mask mandate. “I’ve talked to site leaders – not all of them but some of them – and they have pleaded with me that with the 29th (of September) hanging over our heads, ‘Please, please don’t do a full-fledged mask mandate,’ because they don’t want to get into possible confrontations with parents and arguments and trying to navigate that when they have everything else on their plate,” Lindsay said. “They’ve pleaded with me, ‘If you are going to do it, you have to give me a tool, an opt out tool so I don’t have to deal with those situations.” Board Member Libby Hart-Wells re-

quested the special meeting last week to discuss a mask mandate. “Our students need to be in school,” Hart-Wells said. “I know we agree on that as a community. We all want our students in school learning. “I teach chemistry so I can attest, learning on a good day can be difficult but that difficulty is increased if you’re ill, if a loved one is ill or fragile, if you feel alone or frustrated because you need help with your work or you can’t join your sports team at practice or a game,” she continued. “We agree schools provide and are required to provide a safe and healthy environment for students to grow into independent contributing members of society.” Chris Kotterman, attorney for the Arizona School Boards Association, said those federal dollars are intended for COVID relief. And Kotterman said using that cash for vouchers and to penalize schools that have mask requirements is doubtful – particularly when eligibility is conditioned on schools actually ignoring the health advice being provided by both the U.S. Department of Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how to prevent the spread of the disease. ``So, basically, he’s saying ‘If you’re doing these things that are recommended to prevent the spread of COVID and your kid’s going to that school, here’s $7,000 of federal COVID-relief money to send your kid to a place where that’s not happening,’ ‘’ Kotterman said. Ducey promised to provide up to $7,000 to parents for vouchers to send their children to private or parochial schools. State House Democratic Leader Reginald Bolding slammed that offer, accusing the governor of trying “to essentially bribe school districts with additional funding if they don’t join the growing list of districts opting to protect students and staff by requiring masks on campus, and unilaterally expanding private school vouchers – an idea that has failed at the ballot box and at the Legislature this past session.” Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services contributed to this report.

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an Vuicich likes her neighborhood near the intersection of Hayden and Osborn roads the way it is: with a nice homey feel to it. But she says that feel is under attack by the developers of what is known as the Greenbelt 88 project. She isn’t alone. Vuicich has obtained more than 500 signatures on a petition opposing the development that would replace the Lucky Plaza shopping center with a mixed-use complex that would include a four-story, 278-unit apartment building and 25,000 square feet of ground-level retail and restaurant space. The apartment building is too high and, with too many units, that will cause too much traffic, Vuicich said. “At first, we tried to work with the developer to try and step things down but at this last (open house) meeting they just said ‘No, we’re just not going to (change) it.’” Now, Vuicich and her grass roots organization, Safeguard Scottsdale, are requesting the aging shopping center simply be replaced with a newer version of itself. “We would love to have it developed into a better retail center,” Vuicich said. “You can tell it needs some love and I think we deserve that in our community.” Jason Withey, an attorney representing the property owner Todd Silver, says a community with a homey feel is exactly what’s being proposed. “The architect of the project (Jeff Brand) lives in the neighborhood,” he said. He says he’s had over 25 communications with Vuicich trying to accommodate her and her group’s requests, changing the site plan five different times, but a certain density of living spaces is necessary to support the retail properties proposed in the project. For instance, the latest version of

the planning application has reduced the number of apartments from 288 to 278. “This is high quality construction, elevator serviced with a parking garage,” Withey said. “We could build a threestory walk-up and throw up some car ports in there but that’s not what this property deserves. We could lower the density but we would use more land and not have as nice a product.” But before the proposed development can go up, the city must first rezone the site from a Planned Neighborhood Center Planned Community District designation to Planned Unit Development. The Scottsdale Planning Commission will consider its recommendation to City Council on the controversial property 5 p.m., Wednesday at City Hall. The rezoning would allow the developer to build up to a maximum of height of 48 feet with allowances up to 54 feet on up to 30 percent of the building to allow for rooftop mechanical systems. Under current zoning, the maximum allowable base height is 36 feet. The rezone would also allow the density of apartments on the sevenacre property to jump from four units per acre to 39.71 units per acre. The average apartment size would be approximately 787 square feet, Vuicich said. “You’re not looking for families, you’re not looking for people interested in investing in this area,” she said. Cars would access to the development via the existing two driveways on E. Osborn Road and existing three driveways on N. Hayden Road. Hayden would also get a deceleration lane. There is also an existing driveway directly north of the Starbuck’s building that is exit only that will remain. The land to the south and east of the property is zoned commercial; to the north it’s zoned for commercial and multifamily use; the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt is to the west with an open space designation.

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there,” Duran said. Students and staff moved back into the old campus in March 2020. The curriculum focuses on the STEAM program and the school working toward a steam certification. “STEAM is learning that engages students in collaborative design thinking for really world problem solving,” The STEAM program focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics with an emphasis on the arts. “Now you have the STEAM program in the school, you have this little gem right in the middle of Scottsdale,” Goodman said.

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Scottsdale Polcie released photos of these five suspects in the Memorial Day 2020 riot that including looting at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Anyone recognizing these individuals should call 480-312-8477. (Scottsdale Police)

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cottsdale Police have released photos of five more looters who were part of the riot May 30-31, 2020, in and around Scottsdale Fashion Square that caused more than $1 million in damage and stolen merchandise. Scottsdale Police say 58 arrests have been made, including 12 the night of the riot. The defendants faced a variety of charges depending on their alleged involvement, ranging from misdemeanors for unlawful assembly to felonies for theft and firing guns inside the mall. The department has

also recovered around $241,000 worth of stolen merchandise. The first suspect is described as a white male, 20-25 years old, thin build, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, Seattle Seahawks hat, and jeans. This suspect also had gauged ear lobes, a tattoo of the word “Family” on the outside edge of his right forearm, an unknown tattoo on the inner right forearm, and unknown tattoos on the inside of his left forearm. He is wanted for burglary at Tiffany’s and Mont Blanc. The second suspect is described as an Asian or Native American male, 18-25

years old, medium build, with dark hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black hat on backward, and a colorful bandana. He is wanted for burglary at Prada, Sunglass Hut, and Sephora. The third suspect is described as a white female, 21-25 years old, medium build with dark hair parted down the middle. She was last seen wearing a black sheer top with a visible black bra. Female suspect also has acne or acne scarring on both sides of her face. She is wanted for burglary at Prada and Sephora. The fourth suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 18-23 years old, heavy build,

with dark wavy hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with white writing for “A BATHING APE” brand and a black hat with the letter “B” on it. He was seen using a red cell phone. He is wanted for burglary at P.F. Chang’s. The fifth suspect is described as a Black male, 20-25 years old, medium build, and dark hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and gray pants. This suspect had a trimmed mustache and a chin goatee that hung down a couple inches below his chin. He is wanted for Burglary at Sephora. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 480-312-8477.

“Because we cannot determine at this preliminary stage of the case the extent to which, if any, such funding will exceed the constitutional expenditure limitation, we decline to enjoin the imposition of the tax,’’ he wrote. Instead, the justices sent the case back to the trial court. “If the trial court finds that the tax revenues allocated will not exceed the expenditure limit, there is no present constitutional violation and Prop 208 stands,’’ Brutinel said. “However, if the trial court finds that (the law) will result in the accumulation of money that cannot be spent without violating the expenditure limit, it must declare Prop 208 unconstitutional and enjoin its operation,’’ he continued. That appears to be a likely outcome.

The expenditure limit, enacted by voters in 1980, it uses 1979 figures as a baseline, adjusted for inflation and student growth. Kathy Hoffman, the state school superintendent, said that limit for the just-ended fiscal year was $6.31 billion. At the same time, the total expenses that fall under that cap were $6.16 billion. Brutinel said that leaves just a $144.2 million gap between current spending and the limit. “Thus, if the expenditure limit remains are current levels, Prop 208’s projected $827 million in revenues will far outpace its permissible spending,’’ he said. And that, Brutinel said, presents a legal problem, particularly as Proposition 208 says any money raised can be used only for the purposes stated. “That leaves Prop 208 with no statutory

authority to spend approximately 85 percent of the funds raised by the tax,’’ he said. Brutinel said he and his colleagues cannot approve a statute that results in taxes being collected and simply “impounded with no prospect of being spent or refunded.’’ And he said that isn’t acceptable. He noted Proposition 208 was crafted to impose a 3.5 percent income surcharge on taxable income of more than $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for married couples filing jointly, all to raise additional dollars for K-12 education. It was approved by a margin of 51.7 percent. The final word now is up to Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah, who, having previously upheld the legality of Prop 208, now is directed to see if the funds can be spent.

Prop 208 on life support after court ruling BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he Arizona Supreme Court last week ruled the income tax surcharge on the wealthy can remain, at least for the time being. But it may be legally impossible to actually get any of those dollars into the classroom – which was the intent of the sponsors of Proposition 208. The justices rejected arguments by supporters that the money raised – estimated at $827 million a year – is a “grant’’ to schools. That would exempt the revenues from a constitutional limit on how much the state can spend overall on education. But Chief Justice Robert Brutinel said that doesn’t end the matter.

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Scottsdale Office of Environmental Initiatives Manager Tim Connor said. The reason it’s so much hotter near Scottsdale and McDowell? “The trees there are at the end of their life cycle so we need to reinvest in those areas,” Connor said. University team members have used a mobile weather station called MaRTy to measure Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT), which quantifies the heat load on the human body and gauges how someone may experience heat in a few city locations, including Old Town, the Waterfront, the Airpark Promenade and Skysong. Nine weather stations were also installed in the Indian Bend Wash and around it. They are expected to be taken down early to mid-September when the study is completed. The study will provide a comprehensive technical report that includes maps and charts, along with shortand long-term actions that the city could take to enhance its heat mitigation efforts.

Trees will play a critical role in the solution. Connor sees the study as ultimately driving toward an urban forestry plan. “Anything we can do to mitigate the heat and increase our tree canopy shading, we’ll be better off,” he said. The city and ASU took on the threeyear heat mitigation project last year to focus on three main areas: the Airpark, Old Town and Southern Sottsdale near the intersection of Scottsdale and McDowell roads. “We were focused on pedestrian comfort all along,” Connor said, adding that has always been a concern for the city. “You look at Old Town, it has overhangs for the pedestrians,” Connor said. “It’s been that way since the 50s.” But heat mitigation is about more than just comfort. There have been 61 confirmed heatrelated deaths in Maricopa County this year with another 192 deaths under investigation, according to the Maricopa County Public Health Department. There were 323 heat-associated deaths reported in 2020 – a 62.3 percent increase from 2019.

“It’s getting hotter; I think that’s pretty easy to show,” Connor said. The United Nations released a report on Aug. 9 stating climate change caused by unprecedented global warming is occurring faster than expected and greenhouse gasses are the reason. “Human-induced climate change is already affecting many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe,” The report states. “Evidence of observed changes in extremes such as heatwaves, heavy precipitation, droughts, and tropical cyclones, and, in particular, their attribution to human influence, has strengthened.” And no one is thinking things are going to get better on their own. “Our team at ASU has been thrilled to work with Scottsdale on this project. We think it’s so important for local leadership to prioritize reducing heat as much as possible,” Mary Wright, a Ph.D. student with the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University said in a statement in July. Wright is the primary data analyst for this partnership

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and works with satellite imagery and geographic data to identify heat-related characteristics of different parts of the city. “Heat is already an issue that impacts everyone in Scottsdale, and we only expect it to become more of an issue as heatwaves become more frequent and intense due to climate change,” said Wright. “We’re happy to support the city to make Scottsdale more vibrant and livable now and into the future.” The heat mitigation plan is actually one portion of a larger sustainability plan the city launched into in conjunction with ASU in July. Once work gets under way next month, the sustainability study will focus on a number of areas, including transportation (increasing walking and bicycling), waste reduction and recycling, water conservation, green buildings and land use, desert preservation, parks and open spaces, clean air, and local food systems.” "All of these things are going to be viewed through the lens of social equity – making sure everybody has access to these things, like parks and open spaces,” Connor said.

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arla Hostetler has been listing her Scottsdale guest house on Airbnb for over four years and recently was recognized as one of the online lodging platform’s best in Arizona. The 1,200-square-foot, one bed, one bath home has its own garage, washer and dryer and shares a large backyard and pool with the Hostetler’s main home – which guests are welcome to enjoy. Although Hostetler has been the owner of an Airbnb property for four years, her affinity for the company began a bit earlier. Between seven and eight years ago, Hostetler began using Airbnb while traveling and loved the concept. When she returned home, she decided she wanted to sell her home and get a larger property with a guest house that she could use as an Airbnb and have on

Carla Hostetler is proud of the recognition she received from Airbnb that identified her as one of its most hospitable hosts in Arizona. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

hand when her or her husband’s parents decided they wanted to move in. “I said ‘you know what, I’m getting a little tired of driving to do different things, we love Airbnb, let’s get a place that has a guest house we’ll try as an Airbnb,’” Hostetler said. Her 5-star Airbnb has amassed almost 120 positive reviews as people have raved about the location of the property and how friendly of a host Hostetler is. “When people come here, I want them to have a great experience,” she said. “I want it to be fun.” Hostetler begins each experience by greeting guests at the door of the property, then gives her guests a tour of the home that begins in the living room. The living room is decorated with cozy leather furniture surrounding an entertainment center stocked with board games

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early 10-years after its initial publication, the Scottsdale nonprofit 48 Arizona Women has begun a search for a new list of intriguing women to commemorate in its next book. Originally conceptualized as part of the state’s centennial celebration, the group is looking for a new and diverse group of women to feature in a new book, “Arizona’s 48 Most Intriguing Women—A New Decade.” “We’re looking for women who have been innovators, have done great research, are in the trades or are astronauts,” 48 Women Committee Chair Connie Robinson said. “We’re looking at areas that are mainly male dominated and have women

Connie Robinson, chair of the 48 Women Committee, said the pandemic has produced a number of women leaders in all walks of life. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

that are making a great difference.” While a decade has passed since the first edition of the book hit shelves, Robinson feels that events in the past year and a half have proven the strength and resilience of women in Arizona as well as around the globe. “When we look at the original ‘48 Arizona’s Most Intriguing Women,’ it was tied to the centennial and their remarkable work,” she said. “The world has witnessed and been involved in a pandemic like we have never known in our lifetime, and I think that the work of those women who were on the frontlines for COVID-19 relief and those who helped lead the charge in healthcare, law enforcement and scholars will be recognized.”

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and an Xbox gaming console. Inside the living room is a breakfast bar and a dinner table while the bedroom provides a warm feel and a sliding glass door that leads out to the property’s backyard. At the end of the tour, Hostetler shows her guests a binder with general information about the property, restaurants to dine at and things to do. “When people check in and I meet them, I can give so much better suggestions once I see them,” she said. “I always suggest the Musical Instrument Museum – especially when it’s hot – the Phoenix Zoo, Botanical Gardens Phoenix, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Railroad Park and the Butterfly Wonderland.” She even categorizes restaurants and things to do by the distance from the residence. “I put my favorite places to go to that are close and then I put my favorite places like 20 minutes away,” Hostetler said. “I did breakfast places in particular, golf courses, movie theatres and stuff that I enjoy doing when I travel or things, I wouldn’t want them to miss out on if I were here on vacation.”

When tourists aren’t in and out of her property, Hostetler has seen a substantial number of reservations from patients at the Mayo Clinic. Hostetler has said that she has met the nicest people through running an Airbnb, Guests at Karla Hostetler's Airbnb have access to the pool and although one guest spacious backyard along with separate living quarters. that came to re(Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) ceive experimental treatment at the Hostetler benefits most from the state’s Mayo Clinic betourism season, which generally picks up came her most memorable. at the beginning of the year. A woman stayed at Hostetler’s home “From the middle of January to the be- for seven weeks last December, at a time ginning of April, I’m packed,” she said. where Hostetler was redoing her living “When Barrett-Jackson starts and then room and had moved an existing piano there’s the Arabian horse that feeds into into the guest bedroom. Phoenix Open and then spring training She was initially worried about the kicks off.” move, but it turned out to be the perfect Hostetler stated that during that time, coincidence. it is not uncommon for her to have guests The guest was an accomplished pianist check out in the morning and then have and played the piano during her entire new guests check in the same afternoon. stay.

“I just thought, what were the chances that I happened to put that piano in the bedroom,” Hostetler said with a laugh. Though that was one of the most memorable moments of her time as an Airbnb host, Hostetler best exemplified what hospitality means to her with another guest interaction. She had an older couple in town to watch a Milwaukee Brewers spring training game who had trouble printing their tickets. Hostetler had the couple come into the main house and they all sat together at the computer and were able to get the tickets printed successfully. “It’s just things like that where I think how could I make that state better? That took no effort to come over and do it,” she said. “Whatever you can do to make it more fun and make it work for them, I guess that’s hospitable, being a nice person. Hostetler prides herself on her generosity as a host and always loves when that generosity is reciprocated. “We’ve met really the nicest people and it’s nice when you see them come back,” she said. Info: Airbnb.com

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Robinson also thinks that the work women have done throughout the pandemic could serve as a nexus event. “I think the impact of the pandemic is going to show us a whole new look at how women lead young and seasoned women throughout the second iteration of 48 Arizona Women,” she said. Robinson hopes the other contrast in the new edition will be the diversity of the women featured. “We know that diversity, equity and inclusion is a driver for the world today and we were very fortunate to have such a diverse lineup of women in the original 48 Arizona Women from every ethnicity,” she said, adding: “We believe that this book, from the educational perspective, will reach those underserved girls who will see faces that look like theirs and say I can be this and I can do that too.” Robinson has already witnessed the impact the first book has had on young women. “We feel that the book itself has motivated young girls,” she said. “We’re talking to a young lady who is an Oxford grad and

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has said that the book really inspired her, particularly the parts about Judge Barbara Mundell and Judge Roxanne Song Ong.” Mundell and Song Ong are just a few of the standouts from the first edition. “We traveled the state from the White Mountains to Yuma, Sierra vista to Sedona and identified women who were doing incredible work from Chief Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to Delphine Rodriguez, who is an ordained minister and a member of the San Carlos Apache tribe that ministered to and assisted in the re-entry of incarcerated women,” Robinson said. Other individuals Robinson spoke highly of were Carmen Bermúdez, Mary Black and Virginia Counts. Bermúdez was a famous bullfighter in Costa Rica before coming to Arizona and opening the first Latina-led mission trust in Tucson. The book also identified Mary Black, who opened the first and only Black Family and Child Services and there was also Virginia Counts, who worked at Honeywell at the time and led the team that was responsible for creating the safety lever that Captain Chelsea “Sully” Sullenberger used to safely land U.S. Airways Flight 1519 in the Hudson River. Other notable names in the first edition

included: Lonnie Ali, Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Cindy McCain, Jeanne Herberger, Former Governor Janet Napolitano, Diana Taurasi and Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams. With a first book stacked with impressive women, Robinson is excited to see the women who are nominated for the next list. “When we first did this, we received well over 300 nominations, so I believe we will be more than pleased with the number of nominations that we receive,” she said. Robinson said 48 Women received its first nomination a day after applications opened and have received 10 applications within the first five days they accepted nominations. Beyond hoping to find impressive women to feature in the book, Robinson hopes it can serve as a source of inspiration for the next generation of women. “I would hope that young girls and young women would see in this book that if you have a dream and you have a goal, that you yourself are the one that stops that dream and that goal. Just keep moving forward and you will reach that dream or that goal,” she said. Categories include Education/Scholars, Entertainment/Sports, Arts/Culture/History, Government/Legislative/Judicial,

Social Change/Environmental, Business/ Economics, Science/Medicine/Research, Technology/Innovation/Entrepreneurs, Philanthropy/Non-Profit, Military/Public Safety, Family/Community and Construction/Industrial/Transportation. A committee comprising a diverse group of community leaders, public and private sector leaders and residents will evaluate nominees on several key factors: the impact that their leadership, accomplishments and dedication have had on the state and the nation; their influence as role models and visionaries; and their ability to relate to a wide range of people. Honorees will be announced in early 2022 and featured in a 140-plus page coffee table book titled “Arizona’s 48 Most Intriguing Women—A New Decade,” telling each woman’s story in words and photos. All honorees will be formally recognized in spring 2022 during a 48 Women Luncheon as well as a VIP reception for the launch of the book. The book will be available for purchase throughout Arizona in mid-2022. The application period is open until Sept. 30 and the honorees will be announced in January 2022. Info: 48women.org.

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Jabz Boxing returns to Airpark roots BY DREW SCHOTT Progress Contributor

abz Boxing has gone back to its Scottsdale Airpark roots. Jabz Boxing �irst opened its doors on North Scottsdale Road in 2013. The boxing-inspired gym with workouts including kickboxing, plyometrics and cardio eventually became its �lagship location for a company with 14 gyms nationwide — including 11 in Arizona. Yet, for a time Jabz’s �irst location was closed. “I’m sure it was honestly pretty sad for people who had started their journey at Jabz at that �irst location to then drive by it having it be empty,” spokeswoman Erin Seaboyer said. The pandemic forced the gym to close its doors last year but Stacey Frank, owner of the Jabz location on Via Linda since January 2019, decided to relocate to the original Airpark site. “It’s where the foundation of Jabz started,” Frank said. “That’s the �lagship store. That’s where the magic happened. If it wasn’t for that �irst Jabz, we wouldn’t be here, so it’s kind of cool that I got to move into that location.” Frank closed the Via Linda location a few months ago and moved her equipment to Suite 23 at 13610 N. Scottsdale Road. After repainting the vacant location and moving her equipment over, the location was ready for business. On Aug. 14, she held a grand opening at the Airpark gym with vendors, giveaways, a nutrition booth and a stretch lab. “It’s where the whole concept began and what it is allowing us to continue to do what we do today,” Seaboyer said. “It’s pretty cool to be able to go back and reintroduce it to the original neighborhood and bring it back to life.”

Jabz Boxing offers a variety of workouts so that patrons never tire from monotonous series of exercises. (Special to the Progress)

Stacey Frank, owner of Jabz Boxing in Scottsdale Airpark, picked that site because it was the company’s ﬁrst gym, which subsequently launched 13 others nationwide. (Special to the Progress)

Before becoming a Jabz client in 2016, Frank worked out at facilities including big box gyms and OrangeTheory Fitness — a studio with over 1,200 locations. At OrangeTheory, she said she found

it hard to consistently participate in a two-and-a-half workout and did not enjoy the repetition of exercises. Frank then found Jabz, located near her salon, and was drawn by the gym’s incorporation of cardio into workouts and one-hour completion time. Jabz also prioritizes variability in its training. Each day of the week focuses on a different muscle. For example, classes on Monday, Saturday and Sunday work on the full body, while sessions on Tuesday and Thursday focus on the upper body. Every class starts with warm-up exercises involving rowers, jump ropes and speed bags among other exercises. Then, two rounds of a circuit with vari-

ous stations commence. After spending 45 seconds at a station, one immediately goes into a 25 second cardio blast before moving on to the next station. The workout concludes with a cooldown and light stretching. “We have a combination of so many different things that nobody else has,” Frank said. “We have something that we offer that you can’t get anywhere else. You’ll never plateau. You’ll never see your body hit a wall. And you’re never bored.” Community is an important aspect of Jabz’s mission. According to Frank, the gym’s target audience comprises moms and teachers because the Scottsdale Airpark location caters to four education centers: Sequoya Elementary School, Cheyenne Traditional School, Sandpiper Elementary and Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School. Frank is still trying to grow the studio, which currently has 70 active members and nine employees. She is planning to send out a marketing mailer soon and relies on clients to refer their friends to Jabz. Additionally, Frank gave “10-for-10 offers” – 10 days for $10 — to four teachers. While the COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the landscape for various gyms and studios across the United States, Jabz is continually expanding its product across the country, with planned studios in Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland. Additionally, it has reopened the place that sparked the gym’s popularity. “The community, the empowerment and everything that goes along with what Jabz is,” Frank said, “is gonna resonate back into that exact location.”

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Football preview: Coronado embracing journey to rebuild BY DREW SCHOTT Progress Contributor

This is part one of a two-part series previewing the upcoming high school football season in Scottsdale. t the beginning of the 2020 season, Coronado High School’s football team rostered six players. While that number eventually rose to 18, coach Jerry Black was well aware he was in the midst of a rebuild. Ahead of his arrival in Scottsdale, the Dons were on a 14-game losing streak marked by an 0-10 season in 2019. To begin righting the direction of Coronado, Black went back to the basics. His coaching staff taught players fundamentals such as lining up correctly ahead of a play and how to fair catch a kickoff or punt. He introduced each player to the competitiveness affiliated with football and how to balance the sport with academics. While the Dons — composed entirely of first-year players — finished 0-5, they have flipped the script on the 2020 season. “We taught them how everything’s a

Coronado head football coach Jerry Black has embraced the program’s aspirations to rebuild from the ground up and hopes to make headway in the 2021 season. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff)

Coronado features players entirely new to the game. They’ve all accepted their inexperience as a challenge to better themselves both on and off the field. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff)

journey,” Black said. “You got to start and buy into what we’re trying to do here and these guys are excited.” Just weeks away from the start of a new

campaign, Coronado’s roster sits at roughly 30 players, many of whom are in their second year with the Dons. Throughout the summer, Black held organized events

and camps for players to improve speed and conditioning and prepare their bodies

When you’re behind the blocks and you hear that and you know your team is behind you, it almost pushes you even further to go faster.” “I think that’s one of the major reasons why we’re so great.” Last season, according to head coach Russell Krzyzanowski, was a difficult swimming season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No spectators could be in the stands. Instead of four invitationals, Chaparral had one. The Firebirds had to run their own events in order to see how their swimmers were performing, but it paid off ahead of the Scottsdale Unified School District Invitational. The Girls team won its seventh straight

title behind the efforts of swimmers such as Schuricht, Morgan Brophy and Riley Courtney, who are headed to the University of Texas-Austin. Overall, five members of the program are headed to Division I opportunities next season. Meanwhile, the Boys Squad won its second state title in three seasons. Krzyzanowski said that ahead of the upcoming season, Phoenix Brophy Prep lost a lot of seniors to graduation and Desert Vista High School is the Firebirds’ direct competition in terms of team depth. But at the moment, the team is the one to beat for Boys high school swimming in the East Valley. “We all have very high expectations for

ourselves and each other,” junior Kellan Pattison said. “When state comes, all we want to do is win and destroy everyone. That’s just how we do it at Chaparral.” The person tasked with sustaining the success of the Firebirds’ athletes is Krzyzanowski, heading into his second season as head coach after spending six as an assistant. He shares a goal with his senior class each season: a fun, happy and enjoyable season that represents what Chapparal is all about. For 2021, Krzyzanowski feels that his team is strong in all events. For both the Boys and Girls squads, he is looking for-

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xpectations are high for the Swim teams at Chaparral High School. Nearly all of its swimmers race in the “A” heat. There is a thread of teamwork throughout the Boys and Girls’ programs that enables swimmers to step up each season and work towards gaining important wins and points for Chaparral. “No matter what happens, we are there to support each other,” senior Blakely Schuricht said. “We have that dominance where our team is so deep within these heats and everyone is cheering for everyone with the same amount of enthusiasm.

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for football season. Black also constructed a coaching staff familiar with the East Valley football landscape. Two of his coaches previously worked at Saguaro High School and Arizona College Prep Academy, respectively, and one played for the Sabercats. This is all part of a process to turn losses into wins. For senior running back, wide receiver and outside linebacker Manuel Canarillo, he feels a responsibility to encourage and keep his teammates on the right path. “We got talent,” Camarillo said. “I think everybody has high hopes for this year. My goal: encourage my teammates, make everyone better, be that leader and get us in games.” But it isn’t just about success on the gridiron for Black. Part of the reason he took the Coronado head coaching job was to be a role model for his players, including the priority of being a student before an athlete. According to senior right tackle and defensive end Aaron Cano, Black never misses a practice, demonstrating his dedication towards his players. Heading into his fourth season with the Dons, Cano has seen a transformation from a program

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ward to working towards continuing their streak of postseason success. “There’s nothing better than jumping in the pool with the boys and girls to celebrate,” Krzyzanowski said. Schuricht, who was part of a team that broke the state record for the 200-medley relay as a sophomore, is chasing more state and team records in her final season in Scottsdale. A team captain who swims the breaststroke and freestyle, she is committed to swim at Texas A&M University. For Pattison — a freestyle and backstroke swimmer — he is eyeing dual meets against Desert Vista and Brophy Prep on Sept. 9 and Sept. 14, respectively. There are times where Chaparral has been ranked as one of the top swimming programs in the country. With the state meet returning after a cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Firebirds are ready to bring more hardware back to Scottsdale, while also building a teamwide bond in the process. “This team has just always been so safe for everybody,” Krzyzanowski said. “It’s literally like a home and family.”

plagued by winless seasons to one with playoff hopes. That belief can be attributed to Black. Cano, who has witnessed the work ethic of his teammates in past seasons, is looking forward to the privilege of leading his teammates into clashes on the gridiron. Adding a coach who sees “potential in this team” and has nearly doubled the roster from 2020 adds pride to Cano donning the Coronado jersey. “It makes me quite happy,” Cano said. “Just seeing all these players grow, half of these are freshmen, and they still got a lot to learn. Slowly but surely, they’ll learn. We’ll teach. I can’t wait to see the future of this program.” During the pandemic, Black was not allowed to recruit the student body to join the team. Those who played dealt with restrictions such as wearing a mask and symptom checks. 2021 will be different. An example is that fans will likely be in the stands this year, something that Black says “is really big for the students.” But the differences are already showing on the gridiron. A larger roster, a dedicated coaching staff and a planned-out vision has Coronado on the right path towards Scottsdale high school programs ready for 2021 campaign

Saguaro After finishing with an above-.500 record and earning the No. 14 seed, Saguaro’s badminton squad took a step back in 2020. The Sabercats finished 0-11 and were swept 9-0 in six of their matches. To bounce back, Saguaro will look to seniors Jaya Huma and Aly Pickett to lead the way. The two were the Sabercats’ top singles players last year and are their No. 1 doubles tandem.

Desert Mountain The cross country program at Desert Mountain finished 2020 with a successful showing at the AIA Cross Country Championships. The Girls squad placed fourth overall and included top-20 finishes from Kaylin Lacher (19:27.2) and Haley Wilkinson (19:39.3). Meanwhile, the Boys team placed sixth overall with an 18th place finish from Logan Kerr (16:31.0). Coach Kevin Kemmerle has built a strong foundation throughout his tenure in Scottsdale that should continue into 2021.

future success. “With these kids,” Black said, “it’s been about how to build a program.” Coronado kicks off the 2021 season on Friday, Aug. 27 against Coolidge. Scottsdale football programs ready for 2021 campaign

Desert Mountain The Wolves went 4-3 in 2020, finishing 3-1 in its 5A Division. Quarterback Aidan Cerullo has graduated, opening the door for Pierce Nielsen to take over as the starter. Desert Mountain’s leading rusher Zack Kilburg returns after running for 624 yards and four touchdowns. Four of its top receivers have graduated, raising the importance of Kilburg’s performance. On defense, Kilburg (33 tackles), who also plays strong safety, returns, as well as defensive end Porter Sweet, who racked up six-and-a-half tackles for loss. Scottsdale Christian After a 7-1 campaign in 2020, Scottsdale Christian is looking to return to its winning ways. Carson Mousel, who threw five passes last season, will likely succeed Ben Tobin and attempt to lead the Eagles past op-

Notre Dame Last season, Notre Dame Preparatory School flourished at the AIA Division III State Championships. While seniors on the Boys side led the squad to a sixth-place finish and wins in races such as 100-meter butterfly, the Girls team finished fourth behind the efforts of juniors such as Elle Aister and Camille Devine. Returning for 2021, the swimmers, as well as Lillian Mueller and Samanthan Kuczaj will bring veteran experience to races such as the freestyle. Additionally, sophomore Grace Vecchi is a name to watch; she finished fourth in the 100-meter backstroke during the state championships. Horizon The Huskies’ Women’s Golf team hit the links for various victories last year against schools such as Saguaro and Desert Mountain. Makenna Cabardo medaled in six events and Horizon earned fifth place in the state tournament. The program also boasted one of the top badminton programs in the East Valley last year, earning the No. 5 seed

ponents such as San Tan Charter and Pima. Mousel will have two of the team’s top targets from last season, Coby Tabet (215 yards and one touchdown) and Boden Davidson (119 yards and two touchdowns), in his aerial attack. Sophomore Grant Montgomery, who racked up 27 tackles last year, returns as well as sophomore defensive back Carlin Buskirk, who averaged one interception per game. Three players who notched at least one sack in 2020 will suit up for Scottsdale Christian this season.

Scottsdale Prep The Spartans found success in 2A play last season, racking up six wins and an undefeated record at home. This effort was aided by junior running back Carson Boyll, who rushed for 488 yards and six scores, and wide receiver Devon Strader — who caught 24 passes for 449 yards and eight touchdowns. Both return and will likely be the focal points of Scottsdale Prep’s offense. On defense, the team’s top tacklers from last season in Connor Hesse and Devon Strader will lead the charge in 2021 after combining for 83 tackles. Opponents such as Coronado will have to for Boyll, who intercepted three passes in 2020. and a 9-3 record. Kira and Kaitlyn Klann return to the team as seniors along with sophomore Karly Smith.

Coronado The Dons’ volleyball program struggled in 2020, winning just two games — both against Cortez — and finishing with a final ranking of No. 42. Yet the team returns a majority of its roster for 2021 to continue building towards a .500 season. Meanwhile, Coronado’s Boys and Girls’ Swim teams participated in five meets each as coach Justin Slover continues developing both programs. Scottsdale Christian In the 2A Metro Division, the Eagles dominated their competition on the volleyball court. Scottsdale Christian went 4-0 in its region and finished with an 11-3 overall record. The Eagles are coming off a championship victory behind the performances of players such as setter Lexi Lambert and libero Marley Dickerson. Both players return for the 2021 season, as well as three others.

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Walter Productions will light up Canal Convergence BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

fter having to downsize its signature piece last year, Walter Productions is excited to bring the �ire back to Canal Convergence. This year’s piece will be an iteration of its 2018 piece titled “Floatus.” That series comprised �loating �ire features that shot �lames up to 30 feet in the air. This year, “Floom” will be a series of stainless-steel water lilies that �low through the canal and produce �lames and lights choreographed to music. “It’s the return of the �ire show,” Canal Convergence Public Art Manager Jennifer Gill said. “We missed that last year because of COVID-19 and we �inally feel comfortable enough to go forward with it.” Despite lots of art, music and food at the site, Walter Productions has managed to be the center of attention at Canal Convergence since it was �irst commissioned to create a sculpture in 2018. “Really, the thing that we bring is the show,” Walter Productions founder Kirk Strawn M.D. said. “We provide an interactive show, we play music that people know and will sing along to and it’s a live choreographed thing that plays off the energy of the crowd.” Fans can expect “Floom” to incorporate the signature elements of every Walter Productions piece. “Our art pieces are collaborative pieces that integrate sculptural elements as well as kinetic elements like �ire, choreography and LED lights,” Strawn said. “Those have been the signature elements of most of the pieces we’ve made.” These are elements that Strawn feels will complement the ambiance of Canal Convergence. “We try to bridge the ambiance by creating something beautiful,” he said. “We

Kirk Shawn, M.D., and Sean T. French work on the "Floom" exhibit for this year's Canal Convergence. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff)

take a lot of time to make sure that it’s beautiful no matter when you see it.” “The way they’re going to be working with the concept of the �lowers and reinvigorating it will have a beautiful contemporary feel that will �it right in with the overall �low of this year’s artwork,” Gill said. Part of the way that Strawn has made the piece stand out was by bringing on Sean French, an artist who specializes in metal sculpting, to add to the detail of the work. “I became interested in creating something that’s exciting and can be bigger than itself,” French said about working on “Floom.” “Floom” will be one of the largest pieces on display at Canal Convergence this November and requires a considerable

amount of logistics for its on-site build. “There’s a lot of design that goes into integrating lighting, �ire, �loatation and operationalizing it all together.” Strawn said. “We’re really trying to adapt these creative elements so that everybody gets something out of it.” Strawn and French hope that even if attendees cannot make it to one of the nearly 30 �ire shows spread across the 10-day event, they can admire the stagnant piece. “I want people to see this work and have a wow effect and then look deeper to �ind a subject matter that it’s talking about,” French said. The tandem is most excited to show off what their new project can do. “The beauty of these sculptures is next level for us,” Strawn said. “We’ve gained

a lot more experience with the choreography over the years and we’re going to hone our shows to emphasize the energy and connection that these shows bring to the event.” The lilies will not be the only illuminating feature that “Floom” has to offer. Strawn said there will be another �ire element that has not been part of previous shows on display this year. Walter Productions will build on one of its most successful creations and to be able to show a large �ire-based piece once again, he said. “It’s such an exciting environment to put art in,” French said. “It’s so neat to be in the element of water in that really cool space.” Information: canalconvergence. com

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Buzz Eatery becomes a tasty addition at Kierland BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

he Buzz Eatery & Treats is aptly named. Customers “buzz” in and out of the new addition to Kierland Commons. The concept serves as a “hive” where shoppers, residents, neighbors and visitors can enjoy everything from a cup of coffee in the morning to a glass of wine in the evening. Guests will also �ind craft beer on tap, wine, seasonal cocktails, and homemade “buzzy” popsicles for the kids (made with real sugar) and for the adults (made with an added “boozy” kick). “There’s never been a place to get the buzz of the local community,” said co-owner Tim Ummel. “We have Arizona honey, granola, coffee—all the things indicative of the local community. I want to see the story of why Arizona is so amazing.” The menu is buzzworthy as well. Beverages include, what Ummel calls, “unparalleled drip coffee,” espresso-based options, kombucha and cold press coffee on tap, botanical teas, nitro teas, and other seasonal sips including refreshing summertime lemonade and apple cider in the fall. “We went really extensive with the beverage program,” Ummel said. The menu is worth a mention, to say the least. The Buzz Breakfast offers a mélange of choices, including the build-yourown avocado toast ($6) with options like hard egg, tomato, strawberries, feta, goat cheese, crushed nuts, smoked salmon, onions, capers, hemp seeds or Arizona local honey. Except for salmon ($3) and hard egg ($1), the toppings are 50 cents. “Hot and Fast” ($6 to $11) gives those in a rush exactly what they need. The Buzz Scramble (two scrambled eggs, Applewood smoked bacon and toast) comes in a variety of combinations, including The DC Rancher (eggs, artisan ham and brie);

After 25 years in the golf resort and private club industry, Tim Ummel parlayed that experience into Buzz Eatery & Treats. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

The Buzz has become a “hive” for Kierland Commons Shoppers for a start-em-up breakfast, mid-day break or late afternoon snack. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

meat lovers (bacon, artisan ham, imported prosciutto and sausage); Kierland Delight (mixed peppers, onion, squash and pepper jack cheese); The Buzz breakfast sandwich (two scrambled eggs, bacon, white American cheese, mayoon, a freshly toasted focaccia roll). Besides breakfast items, “all-day faves”

feature customizable acai bowls ($9); hot and cold sandwiches such as chicken salad, grilled cheese and BLT; soups and salads; and shareable “for-the-table” items such as Abby’s grilled cheese with honey and a charcuterie board with rosemary-infused garlic oil brushed over lavash bread ($14).

Those on the go can select a wide range of conveniently pre-packaged “Side Kicks” (many of which feature the Buzz’s own honey) such as overnight oats; salads from Greek to Caesar; classic sandwiches such as egg salad and smoked turkey; and “Buzz Bites” energy balls that come in a variety of �lavors with gluten-free and vegan options. The Buzz’s atmosphere is bright, open and airy with counter seating, indoor dining. A dedicated take-away area ensures grab-and-goers can “buzz in and buzz out” — and get exactly what they need in a timely fashion. “It’s a completely new concept,” Ummel said. “It’s the �irst of its kind in the Southwest. We believe it’s a new take on grab and go. You buzz in and buzz out.” With 6,000 doors of vertical living with Kierland Commons and Optima, among other developments, Ummel expects Buzz to make an impression in the neighborhood. Residents can swing by, have a few drinks, and walk back home. Ummel is schooled in the food and beverage industry. He has spent 25 years working for golf resorts and private clubs. “I fell into it, to be honest,” he said. “I hailed out of Michigan. As with any great business, the team is what makes this a success. “The Buzz is a convenient and casual place to dine, socialize with neighbors, enjoy a sweet indulgence with the kids, or grab a nourishing meal to take home or back to the of�ice,” he said. “We have something for everyone and multiple options so guests can feel comfortable when they walk through our doors — whether they stay awhile or simply ‘buzz in and buzz out.’” The Buzz Eatery & Treats

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Caponata hits the spot on hot days

ight about this time of the year in Arizona, we look at big, heavy meals and well, they just don’t look appetizing because of the heat. That’s when charcuterie boards and light bites are a welcome meal or appetizer. Caponata is the perfect choice for days like that; when noshing is the most satisfying. This dish called Caponata, a sweet and savory fresh vegetable sauté comes from the Sicilian side of my family, my father’s side. I’ve share with you before that I grew up in a civil war zone of sorts, between the North and the South. Momma is from Venice, (northern Italy) and dad came from Trapani, the southernmost tip of Sicily’s “boot.” Friendly battles have raged at the kitchen table all of my life, with the northern contingency (Mom) insisting that food from the north, like risotto, polenta and osso buco are much preferred over southern Italy’s arancini, calzones and of course, caponata. Guess who was the big winner in the plate wars? Me! I loved it all, and didn’t mind the friendly fire of food one bit. Sicilian Caponata ½ cup olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped sweet yellow onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into one inch cubes 1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce 1 (4 oz) jar of small capers ½ cup fresh or dried basil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 (6oz) large can of black pitted ripe olives, sliced 8 large green olives stuffed with pimiento, sliced Directions: Heat in a large (12-inch) skillet, 3-4 tablespoons

Caponata is delicious either as an appetizer on toasted baguette slices or as or a light afternoon meal served over pasta or steamed rice. If you’ve heard the term “agrodolce,” caponata’s sauce is the perfect example. Its name comes from “agro” meaning sour and “dolce” meaning sweet. The sweetness comes from sautéed yellow onion and a little bit of sugar, while the sour is derived from the capers and vinegar. There are a whole lot of delicious flavors in between, and the best part is, you can make up a big batch and enjoy it all week long in various recipes. This week, Dad’s side wins the battle, but the Italian food war is far from over! of olive oil. Add onions and celery, cooking for 6 minutes. Add cubed eggplant. Cook for 12 minutes stirring occasionally. Add remainder of olive oil a little at a time during the 12 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, capers, basil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer until all vegetables are fork tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon mixture into large bowl and add black and green olives. Serve mixture warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate remaining caponata. Serve with pasta, rice or crustini (toasted baguette.) Note: Make at least one day in advance of serving. Mixture can be frozen in large batches.

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