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Co-op �irm’s billing practices under �ire BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

ssues with management continue to plague residents at the Scottsdale East Homes co-op community in southern Scottsdale, with members alleging they are assessed phantom late fees. Resident Betty Story said she has four late fees on her account even though she pays her member dues on time each month. In one instance, Story checked her account and found late fees for September dues on Aug. 30 – two days before her payment was due. Story said HOAMCO, the management com-

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pany hired by the coop’s board, does not regularly notify members about outstanding fees. The only way someone like her could �ind out about fees is by checking accounts online – something not all residents, many of whom are elderly, do with regularity. She is not alone. A Scottsdale East Homes community Facebook page includes accounts from other residents with similar experiences. Resident Kyle Solomon wrote, “I was on my account 2 days ago and everything was �ine and I just checked this morning and I suddenly have 6 late fees?!” When asked how many residents have discovered erroneous late fees, Story said,

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“Nearly everyone who checks their account.” HOAMCO did not respond to multiple requests for comment submitted to the Scottsdale East community manager about the errors and how the company is going to �ix the problem. The problem of poor notice and little to no documentation for late fees is not new. Resident Bryan Williamson said HOAMCO sent him a letter on April 2018, notifying him he had outstanding dues predated the management of the community. HOAMCO took over the community around April 2017 – meaning the company did not

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Allegations of campaign �inancial irregularities escalate An edition of the East Valley Tribune Scottsdale Progress is published every Sunday and distributed free of charge to homes and in single-copy locations throughout Scottsdale. To find out where you can pick up a free copy of Scottsdale Progress, please visit www.Scottsdale.org. CONTACT INFORMATION Main number 480-898-6500 | Advertising 480-898-5624 Circulation service 480-898-5641 Scottsdale Progress 4301 N 75th St., Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Publisher Steve T. Strickbine Vice President Michael Hiatt ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Display Advertising 480-898-6309 Classifieds/Inside Sales Elaine Cota | 480-898-7926 | ecota@scottsdale.org TJ Higgins | 480-898-5902 | tjhiggins@scottsdale.org Advertising Office Manager Lori Dionisio | 480-898-6309 | ldionisio@scottsdale.org Director of National Advertising Zac Reynolds | 480-898-5603 | zac@scottsdale.org NEWS DEPARTMENT Executive Editor Paul Maryniak | 480-898-5647 | pmaryniak@scottsdale.org Managing Editor Wayne Schutsky | 480-898-6533 | wschutsky@scottsdale.org Copy Editor April Morganroth | 480-656-9667 | amorganroth@ timespublications.com Staff Writers Kristine Cannon | 480-898-9657 | kcannon@scottsdale.org Jim Walsh | 480-898-5639 | jwalsh@scottsdale.org Photographers Kimberly Carrillo | KCarrillo@scottsdale.org Pablo Robles | Probles@scottsdale.org Design Veronica Thurman | vthurman@scottsdale.org Production Coordinator Courtney Oldham | 480-898-5617 | production@scottsdale.org Circulation Director Aaron Kolodny | 480-898-5641 | customercare@scottsdale.org Marketing Director Lynette Carrington | 480-898-5621 Scottsdale Progress is distributed by AZ Integrated Media, a circulation service company owned by Times Media Group. The public is permitted one copy per reader. For further information regarding the circulation of this publication or others in the Times Media Group family of publications, and for subscription information, please contact AZ Integrated Media at circ@azintegratedmedia.com or 480-898-5641. For circulation services please contact Aaron Kolodny at aaron@azintegatedmedia.com.

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campaign �inance complaint �iled against former Scottsdale Councilman David Smith is the latest volley lobbed in a tit-for-tat battle dating back to the 2018 General Election. Smith ultimately lost his re-election bid to the Council and �iled a recently-dismissed ethics complaint against the candidate who took his seat, Councilwoman Solange Whitehead. His pending campaign �inance complaint against Jason Alexander, a key �igure in the No DDC movement that backed Proposition 420, continues to linger on. In the meantime, Alexander �iled a counter campaign �inance complaint. He alleges Smith’s campaign committee improperly concealed loans made to his campaign committee in 2014 before partially paying himself back over $4,000 during the 2018 election cycle. The complaint names Smith along with committee Chairman Jim Bruner and Treasurer Judy Frost. Candidates are allowed to loan money to their campaigns and seek repayment under rules set forth by the Arizona Secretary of State. However, Alexander argues Smith erred when he should have disclosed the running loan balance on �inance reports �iled by his committee in 2018. The complaint also alleges Smith either “converted Smith Committee contributions to personal use by means of a cash payout, or, systematically failed to report large debts.” Smith’s 2014 campaign �inance reports clearly show Smith loaned upwards of $30,000 to the committee and never paid it back. However, state laws regulating whether or not Smith’s 2018 reports should have disclosed loan balances from previous election cycles are unclear. The laws do not de�ine whether or not loan balances rolled over from previous cycles must be reported on current �inance reports. The Elect David N. Smith to Council committee �irst organized in February 2014 at the beginning of Smith’s �irst successful run for Council. Smith used the same committee to support his campaign in 2018. During the 2014 primary election cycle, Smith made two loans of $10,050 and $15,000 to his campaign, those were recorded on the committee’s �ilings in June and August of that year. Smith made a third loan of $10,000

A campaign finance report filed against former Councilman David Smith alleged that his 2018 campaign committee violated laws regulating campaign finance reporting. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer)

during the general election cycle in 2014, which is documented in �inance forms �iled by the committee, bringing the loan total to $35,050. A report �iled by Smith’s committee in December 2014 shows $25,050 in total debts from a previous cycle for the primary loans and $10,000 in loans from the current cycle. Smith said the committee never reimbursed him for those loans and he did not forgive them. Smith’s �ilings with the city throughout 2018 make no reference to the loan debt carried by the committee. However, a �inal report �iled in January 2019 includes a $4,328.32 payment to Smith from the committee for partial repayment of the 2014 loans. That report incorrectly stated the balance was $20,050. An amended report �iled with the City Clerk on Sept. 9 – six days after Alexander �iled the complaint against Smith – corrected the total loan amount to $35,050. Smith characterized the error as a simple typo, but Alexander said it showed sloppy bookkeeping. Alexander said the omissions of the 2014 loans on 2018 forms went a step past sloppy and “willfully” deceived voters. Alexander argued that by not including the loan balance on the 2018 campaign �ilings, Smith misled donors. They may have been unaware some of their donations could be used to pay the candidate back for loans he previously made to the campaign. “The voters had reasonable expecta-

tions of disclosure and transparency by Smith,” Alexander wrote. “$20,000 debt for a $67,000 budget is important information for voters to decide if a candidate was honest, �iscally responsible, quali�ied to manage their budget, and not beholden to special interests.” Alexander also alleges the failure to disclose the loans throughout 2018 violated the law. He speci�ically cites two areas of A.R.S §16-926, requiring campaigns to report “total receipts during the reporting period” for monies given by a candidate. The statute also includes parameters for when a contribution is considered received by a campaign, but still does not address how to handle rollover debt from previous years. Smith said he believes Alexander does not understand the laws governing campaign �inance reporting – citing a $5,000 settlement Alexander paid the city to resolve a 2018 complaint as well as his pending complaint. “This is frustrating for me, and its wasting city’s time,” Smith said. “Tax dollars are spent because he doesn’t take the time to understand the issues or talk to anyone that does.” Smith argues the state statutea do not require candidates to report the running total of loan debt accrued in previous campaign cycles. He maintains he is only required to report loans on his 2018 reports if the loan was taken out – or paid back – during the 2018 cycle. The state law leaves some room for interpretation because it does not directly address how to document loans by a candidate during previous cycles. The law only states a campaign must report the “total receipts during the reporting period” for candidates’ personal contributions. It is unclear why Smith failed to keep a running total of previous loans on his 2018 �ilings when he had kept track of all loans in current and previous cycles. Smith said the lack of disclosure in 2018 was the result of changes to the construction of campaign �inance report forms issued by the city under state guidelines. The new forms omitted key sections that had been used in previous cycles to report outstanding debt. The forms used during the 2014 general election included a section entitled “Total Debts and Obligations from Previous Campaign Committee…” that Smith’s cam-

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notify Williamson of the outstanding dues for a year. HOAMCO went through �ive on-site managers since it took over and Williamson said the amount of the outstanding charges they say he owes has �luctuated from $150 to $484. “They still can’t tell me what I owe it for,” Williamson said. HOAMCO attempted to charge Williamson a $10-a-day late fee for the outstanding dues it said he owed despite waiting nearly 12 months to notify him of the outstanding charges. Williamson said he showed HOAMCO representatives receipts proving his payments were not late. They still cannot tell him why he has outstanding payments on his account. Another resident wrote on the Facebook page how her account had accrued $1,200 worth of erroneous late fees. “They never sent me any notices until one day they sent a bunch of notices out to members and I was told I was in violation of Occupancy Agreement and would face eviction,” according to the Facebook post. That resident had to submit old receipts to HOAMCO to get the charges cleared. Story said HOAMCO reversed her late fees when she brought it to management’s attention, but provided little explanation for the cause of the errors. “We’re tired of it, just so tired of it,” Story said. Even when HOAMCO ultimately reverses the erroneous fees, the original error could have signi�icant implications for residents of the co-op. Anyone with outstanding fees is considered ineligible to vote on of�icial community business. An August petition to recall co-op board President Linda Shannon recently failed after 11 of 65 signatures were disquali�ied by the board due to a determination they came from ineligible voters According to Scottsdale East Homes Inc. bylaws “No member shall be eligible to vote or to be elected to the Board of Directors who is shown on the accounting books of the Corporation to be more than thirty (30) days delinquent in payments due.” Those 11 signatures brought the petition total to 54 signatures or 19 percent of the total members. According to the bylaws, a petition needs to collect signatures from 20 percent to initiate recall proceedings for a board member. According to an email from HOAMCO to members, the petition needed a minimum of 57 “legitimate” signatures. Neither the co-op board nor HOAMCO responded to questions about how many,

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if any, of the 11 signatures were disquali�ied due to outstanding late fees or how they determined those late fees were legitimate. A second recall petition is currently circulating throughout the community. The recall movement against Shannon and other board members is connected to allegations by some members the board overstepped its authority in authorizing sewer-line repair work and other preventative maintenance, which has drained the co-op’s reserve fund. The board characterized the sewer line replacement project as an emergency, allowing it to spend over $700,000 from the community’s reserves between December 2017 and May 2019 and take out a $4-million loan. According to the community’s bylaws, payments from the reserve over 30 percent "of the total balance in both reserve accounts” require approval of a simple majority of all voting members, not just the board approval, except in emergencies. Residents like Story and Matt Stobs argue the board did not provide proper proof to residents the sewer line project constituted an emergency. Thus, they assert, the board violated the bylaws by draining the reserve fund. Stobs said if the sewer lines required repair, the board should have accounted for it during its annual budget process. Though the sewer project is now in full swing, concerned community members were able to put a stop to a proposed waterline replacement after �inding out the board or management had misled the community about the need for the project. A letter to members dated May 14, 2019, stated the City of Scottsdale required the co-op to replace its waterlines. “We have, however, received notice from the City of Scottsdale additional expense will be incurred to replace waterlines in addition to the sewer system,” according to the letter. However, a public records request �iled by a member in September reveals the city gave no such directive. That same day, HOAMCO community manager Rhonda Harding sent an email to residents notifying them the waterline project was canceled. “Several members pointed to the waterline decision as proof the board should take their concerns more seriously. However, the board treats members who speak up with hostility. “These are just people who are concerned about the waterlines,” said a resident who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution. “But (the board) just wants to save face at all costs, and they don’t want to answer hard questions.”

A board meeting on Aug. 22 abruptly shut down early after residents brought forth concerns over the sewer and water projects. One board member referred to previous reports in the Progress as “propaganda” according to members who attended the meeting. In addition to the board’s spending, members have also taken issue with its chosen contractor, Tempebased Peterson Plumbing. Peterson Plumbing was chastised by the City of Scottsdale for attempting to begin work on the sewer project without Scottsdale East Homes co-op residents like Matt Stobs conobtaining proper tinue to complain of poor management and board decisions related to millions of dollars worth of plumbing and preventapermits. Peterson and an tive maintenance work that is ongoing in the community. (Kimberly Carillo/Progress Staff Photographer) attorney for the and left the new drain pipe open above board both told residents Peterson had permits for the the �loor. The inspector also found Peterson did work and the city asked residents stop �iling complaints, earning a rebuke from Eric not obtain a permit for the water heater reAnderson, a senior assistant attorney with placement until Aug. 30 – over two months after it replaced the unit – and the city did the City of Scottsdale. Anderson wrote the city never discour- not inspect or approve the work. Peterson Plumbing has 15 days from aged residents from �iling complaints and “city inspection of�icials determined con- Sept. 6 to �ix the issue in Story’s unit, and struction was occurring without the re- must obtain a new permit and approval quired permit which is a violation of City from the city. Before the sewer project, Peterson was Code.” In response, Edward O’Brien, an attor- responsible for inspecting members’ units ney for the board, alleged those city rep- and performing preventive maintenance. Like Story, Williamson also saw work go resentatives on three occasions asked the board to stop residents from making “mer- un�inished in his unit. Williamson, who had his leg amputated itless” complaints to the city. It is not the �irst time Peterson per- in February, said Peterson entered his unit for an inspection in March before he was formed work without a permit. Story �iled a complaint with the Arizona even home from the hospital. The company replaced a water heater, Registrar of Contractors, which cited Peterson Plumbing on Sept. 6 for incomplete which was less than two years old and rework on a water heater installed in Story’s moved the plumbing underneath his bathroom sink due to the possibility of a leak. unit in April. “They took it out and have not replaced “After investigation, the Registrar veri�ied your work fails to meet minimum it,” Williamson said. Over seven months have passed and Peworkmanship standards,” according to a terson still has not replaced the plumbing, letter from AZROC to Peterson Plumbing. The letter noted when Peterson in- rendering the sink useless. Williamson said he plans to �ile a comstalled the new water hearter, it cut and capped the old pressure valve drain pipe plaint with the Registrar of Contractors.

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alley residents considering a run for local political of�ice face several challenges, from gaining name recognition with voters to navigating complex campaign �inance laws. That is why civic organization Scottsdale Coalition of Today and Tomorrow, or SCOTT, partnered with local Realtor groups to host a non-partisan regional Community Candidate Orientation & Development program on Sept. 24. The event is open to all residents interested in the political process, from those

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considering entering an election down the road to incumbents running for reelection. “This will give them a real good taste of what they need to do to prepare and be ready for that should they decide to jump into a race somewhere,” SCOTT Executive Director Don Henninger said. Henninger said the forum will be geared to those considering a run for local offices such as city councils or school boards “but there’d be value there also for anybody running for the legislature and other statewide offices, like corporation commission and things like that.” The forum will feature national speakers brought covering campaign basics, Henninger said. They will talk on a range of topics, including running for of�ice, campaign planning and budgeting, research and targeting, fundraising, voter contact, online communications and how to get out the vote. The event will also have a panel entitled “I’ve been elected, what’s next?” featuring local experts and former Valley elected of�icials.

Several former Valley leaders, including former Mesa City Manager Mike Hutchinson, will speak at the regional Community Candidate Orientation & Development program at SkySong. (Progress ﬁle photo)

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City clears Whitehead of campaign violation BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Progress Managing Editor

n independent ethics officer cleared Scottsdale Councilwoman Solange Whitehead of allegations she violated the city’s ethics code by attempting to disrupt an investigation into a campaign finance complaint. Former Councilman David Smith �iled the ethics complaint with the city on Sept. 3, alleging Whitehead violated the code when she sent an email to City Manager Jim Thompson asking him to drop an investigation into alleged �inance violations by Jason Alexander and the No DDC PAC and organization. Smith initially �iled a campaign �inance complaint against Alexander. Acting City Attorney Joe Padilla noti�ied Whitehead and Smith on Sept. 9 he dismissed the complaint based on the recommendation of Hon. Ken Fields, a retired Maricopa County Superior Court judge who serves as an independent ethics of�icer for the city. Fields is one of a dozen ethics of�icers

the city keeps on standby to handle complaints �iled against the mayor or City Council. The of�icers are retired judges or law professors, who do not live or conduct business in Scottsdale. “I am pleased the independent ethics of�icer found the complaint to have no factual basis,” Whitehead said. Whitehead said she appreciated Fields’ assertion the messages in her emails to Thompson “appear to be arguments regarding the best interest of the city.” “That said, I wholeheartedly support the ability of citizens to challenge their elected of�icials,” Whitehead said. Smith said he was surprised by the decision but accepted it “as the rule of law.” “I would not have �iled the complaint if I didn’t personally believe it had merit,” Smith said. “I thought the emails suggested further inquiry would be justi�ied and informative, including testimony from the witnesses I named. With that said, however, I accept the ruling.” Smith had alleges Whitehead violated the ethics code by attempting to use her position to exert undue in�luence

over the investigation. Smith cited emails from Whitehead sent to Thompson on June 21 in which Whitehead wrote: “I am writing to request that this be dropped immediately.” She also wrote that pursuing the complaint could have public repercussions for the city – which Smith characterized as a threat. Whitehead said she was not attempting to obstruct justice and simply wanted to ensure citizens, in this case, Alexander was protected from multiple punishments for the same violation. Alexander settled a similar complaint �iled with the city in 2018 and paid a �ine of $5,000. “When the second complaint was filed, I was very worried we were not duly protecting citizens’ right to challenge their government,” Whitehead said. “ Fields, the independent ethics of�icer, sided with Whitehead and said her statements in her email did not constitute a threat or abuse of her position. “The councilmember termed her message as a ‘request’ (asking) the matter

be dropped…she went on to explain her position by attempted persuasion not a threat of using her of�icial position,” Fields told the city. According to the report, “At no place in her email messages does Councilmember Whitehead infer she will retaliate against anyone for not acceding to her request or desire.” Fields wrote Whitehead sent her concerns to the appropriate city of�icial per Scottsdale City Code. The emails “appear to be arguments regarding the best interest of the City of Scottsdale in dropping the matter involving Mr. Jason Alexander. She was communicating her policy position to the appropriate city of�icial, the city manager,” according to the report. The campaign �inance complaint �iled against Alexander is still being investigated by the City Attorney for the City of Phoenix. Padilla, Scottsdale’s acting city attorney, referred the complaint to Phoenix “to avoid an appearance of impropriety,” according to a spokesperson for the City of Scottsdale.

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hotel and several residential buildings over 100 feet tall, which could not be built with the restriction in place. Additionally, deed restrictions placed on parts of the property in 1920 could inhibit the development, including those banning “non-Caucasian” people from the property and banning the sale of liquor. On Sept. 24, the City Council will consider the fourth amendment to its land sale agreement with ARC Scottsdale Holdings, the developer who agreed to purchase the city land for $27.75 million in 2018 to build Museum Square. The amendment lowers the sale price of the land from $27.75 million to $26.75 million if the developer can secure termination of deed restrictions on the property, according to city documents and the assistant city manager Brent Stockwell. Scottsdale of�icials and the developer disagree on the extent of the city’s liability for removing the height restrictions. The proposed amendment only states the two parties “disputed certain issues…regarding the condition of the property title,” according to the proposed amendment to the agreement. It is also possible the sale price for the land could drop much lower if the restrictions are not resolved. Jason Rose, a spokesman for the developer, explained the original sale price of nearly $28 million depended upon the buildings' 150-foot height. Stockwell believes the deal makes sense for the city because the embattled land is more valuable without any deed restrictions. According to city documents, a city appraisal values the land at $100 per square foot under existing zoning versus $121 per square foot with the added height. However, the deal is still likely to garner some criticism. A previous deal to remove the height restriction requires the city to buy a commercial condominium unit for $2.25 million at the Gateway complex. Terminating the 60-foot restriction was included in the deal. At the time, some residents and local property owners criticized the deal because it appeared the city was using public funds to remove a restriction that bene�ited the developer. In addition to the price reduction, the fourth amendment to the sale agreement would require more parking – the result of pressure by local business owners.

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led the �ight for more parking. “Parking is oxygen” and the Museum Square is a “�irst-class” project, Pejman interjects. In addition to the commitments in the land sale agreement, Scottsdale Senior Planner Bryan Cluff reports the city is considering a plan to build an additional 99 underground parking spaces beneath the Stagebrush Theatre lot. Furthermore, the developer is committed to adding 66 parking spaces to its four residential buildings, bringing the total spaces for residential to 585 – above the 515 required by city code. French Thompson, owner of French Designer Jeweler and president of the Scottsdale Gallery Association, supports the On Sept. 24, the City Council will consider approving an amended agreement with Mu- Museum Square project but says seum Square developer ARC Scottsdale Holdings to reduce the city’s land sale price by he is still concerned the big de$1 million if the developer secures termination of a height restriction on the property. velopments coming to downtown Scottsdale will result in the The new agreement, �irst reported by senting the developer. demise of the local Arts District. the Progress on Sept. 8, requires the deThe development would include a But, Thompson is glad the developer veloper to build 151-168 public parking 150-foot, four-star hotel next to the worked with local businesses and bespots underneath the hotel at the city’s Museum on land currently occupied by lieves it “is the nicest project which expense. the Loloma Transit building. could be put here.” He is still concerned Those spots would be priced at The development would also include about the impact on parking. $45,000 per stall with an initial credit of residential buildings between 139 and Some locals and longtime residents $7,177,500, adjustable to re�lect the ac- 149 feet high. expressing concern over the height and tual number of created spaces. The plan includes a considerable multifamily residential use at the propThe developer is required to construct amount of open space and pedestrian erty may not match the character in the the spaces within 12 years of the effec- connections through the site, open to Arts District. tive date on the development agreement the public. Resident Janet Martin believes the with the city. New pedestrian crossings and traf�ic “150 feet is just too big” and the city The city and developer will also con- signals on Goldwater Boulevard are in- should not approve it simply because struct 83 on-street parking spaces, the cluded in the project. other tall developments could come to developer pays for 41. Most residents and stakeholders at downtown. The amended purchase agreement the Planning Commission supported Still, it looks as-if 150-feet-tall dewill head to the Council on Sept. 24 on the project, arguing it would bring new velopment will come to the Museum the heels of the Planning Commission’s consumers into the Arts District and Square site as long as the developer can unanimous thumbs up for the project. help reinvigorate a struggling area dur- gain City Council approval and secure The full project will then go before the ing the slow summer months. the termination of the 60-foot height City Council on Oct. 15. Many of the speakers were employees restriction. At that time, the council will consider or patrons at the Greasepaint Theatre, It is still unclear how the developer zoning map amendments to allow for which operates out of the Stagebrush will clear those restrictions, especially building heights up to 150 feet within Theatre. since some condo owners don’t appear the Museum Square development, which The Stagebrush, which sits in the to be on board with the project. is located near Scottsdale’s Museum of heart of the development site, will not Gateway condo resident Paul Ng said the West in the downtown Arts District. be displaced by Museum Square. It will he would like the money to remove the The Council previously approved receive some improvements under the restrictions to be paid to the HOA. 150-foot heights on the site in the 2018 proposal as well. The previous condo purchase deal Old Town Character Area Plan. 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EVIT board keeping indicted chief on the job BY JIM WALSH Progress Staff Writer

he East Valley Institute of Technology’s new superintendent was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly mishandling public money while serving as Apache Junction’s superintendent, last Tuesday. But, instead of getting suspended or �ired, Dr. Chad Wilson received an extraordinary vote of con�idence from the EVIT Governing Board, two days later and immediately started hugging staff members who spoke in his defense. Last Thursday, Sept. 12, after a lengthy executive session, the board voted to keep Wilson, who will continue to handle all educational functions. Likewise, the board adopted additional �inancial safeguards, now the chief �inancial of�icer of a Tucson technical school willhandle business functions, according to Dave Lane, the board’s chairman. Lane said Tina Norton, associate superintendent and CFO at the Pima Joint Technical Education District, will be on loan to EVIT while Wilson addresses his legal problems. JTED is a Tucson school serving a similar

mission to EVIT’s. EVIT provides technical and vocational education to about 4,000 high school juniors and seniors, including 221 from Scottsdale. “It keeps a continuity of instruction,’’ Lane explains, adding EVIT has been off to a good start in this school year, with “significant improvements’’ in teacher retention over last year after Wilson replaced former Superintendent Sally Downey. Hired as interim superintendent, he was promoted in July to the superintendent. “Most students will not be aware anything happened,’’ Lane said. A series of teachers and other staff members spoke in Wilson’s defense and cheered during the boards announcement of its decision. “He’s a joy to work with,’’ Kelley Grantham said. “He treats people with dignity and respect. That’s a new thing for the superintendent’s of�ice at EVIT.’’ Charlotte Foret, an admissions specialist at the east campus, also praised Wilson’s uplifting, professional demeanor. “I think he’s one of the best things to have happened for EVIT. I think it would be tragic if he was not our superintendent,’’ she said.

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Embattled Wilson left Apache Junction schools under a cloud, pushed out through a buyout in June 2017. He was hired almost immediately by Downey in July 2017 and was named interim superintendent in January 2018, after Downey was forced out, she too signed a settlement agreement. An investigation by an attorney hired by EVIT Governing Board determined accusations made earlier this year indicated Downey violated state procurement and hiring laws. Downey was praised by her supporters in building the school’s reputation and relationships with corporations over 19 years, but her detractors cited she used fear and intimidation tactics with employees. The reasons for Wilson’s ouster in Apache Junction in 2017 emerged last week when he was indicted on four felony counts of theft and misuse of public money, allegedly making unauthorized payments to his administrators. The allegations against Wilson center on $133,223 in payments to Apache Junction administrators from 2012 to 2016. A state audit claims payments not only were unauthorized, but were made at a time the cash-strapped district was cutting programs and ultimately instituting a fourday class week to cut costs. The money included $126,000 in “performance payments’’ that went to 11 to 15 administrators; $3,880 for “professional development instruction,’’ and $2,550 went to three administrators to attend athletic events on Friday nights. Wilson himself received $480 in unauthorized payments, according to the state Auditor General’s report. The audit noted the district was under “moderate �inancial pressure,’’ absorbing a $2.7 million budget cut after a decline in enrollment and voter rejection of a budget override.

A state grand jury indicted East Valley Institute of Technology Superintndent Chad Wilson, last week, but he'll still keep his job. (Special to the Progress)

The district went to a four-day a week schedule to save money, following the latest override defeat in 2015. Voters rejected overrides in 2007, 2010 and 2014. The district is seeking an override again in the Nov. 5 election. Unaware of Wilson’s payments, the old Apache Junction board in 2016 renewed Wilson’s contract after an evaluation. But after a school board election in November 2016, Wilson resigned, working out a severance agreement with the outgoing board. The old board persuaded him to stay until June 2017 and agreed to pay him 90 percent of his $119,000 base salary. No details were made public as to why Wilson abruptly resigned after

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the 2016 election. The new board reduced his severance to $41,000 in 2017 – representing unused sick time and vacation time shortly before he left Apache Junction. Christa Ricci, a newly-elected board member at the time, wrote a guest column to The Independent, indicating the new board learned Wilson had mishandled funds and re-negotiated a new agreement. Rizzi revealed in her column last week she reported Wilson’s actions to state Sen. Dave Farnsworth, R-Mesa. She declined further comment, referring a Progress reporter to her column in The Independent. Farnsworth forwarded Rizzi’s tip to the state Auditor General, the state Attorney General and the Pinal County Attorney saying: “It was a team effort,’’ he said. “We’re happy to see the results of our efforts.’’ In her column Rizzi says she felt a moral obligation to report Wilson’s conduct, even though she enjoyed talking to him during his time on the board. “Once there was factual information Mr. Wilson had mishandled funds and a possible crime had been committed, I felt I had an obligation as a public servant to report it. I was met with much dissension and at-

tempts to be sti�led,’’ Rizzi wrote. The Apache Junction District released a statement saying it is taking steps to improve accounting and personnel management so no unauthorized payments can be made to staff. It speci�ically bars payments for professional development and attending athletic events. “Working in a transparent, ethical honest manner and serving as good stewards of public funds is of the utmost importance to the current administration and governing board at the Apache Junction Uni�ied School District,’’ the district’s statement said, adding: “We are glad this chapter has been resolved so we can move forward with being the best educators for the students of our district.’’ The district says it is cooperating fully with the Auditor General’s investigation, which started in April 2017. Melanie Chesney, a spokeswoman with the Auditor General’s Of�ice, said the audit results were sent to the Attorney General. The Attorney General’s Of�ice presented the case to a grand jury in late August and obtained the indictment. Ben Smith, a staunch supporter of Downey and former president of the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board,

said he asked Downey why she hired Wilson. Smith said Downey told him she had reservations, but she eventually capitulated to three “very insistent’’ EVIT board members who advocated strongly for Wilson. All three of these EVIT board members supported Downey and later lost their reelection bids last fall, creating a change that ultimately cost Downey her job. “She heard rumblings from within the Apache Junction District. She had reports from Apache Junction he was not aligned with the culture at EVIT,’’ Smith said. Smith said Downey was concerned Wilson had no experience in vocational education. After his hiring, Downey and Wilson clashed and he eventually agreed to resign from EVIT in October 2018, Smith said. Minutes from the Nov. 5, 2018, EVIT board meeting list Wilson as resigning, effective June 30, 2019. But Smith said the results of this meeting were nulli�ied when it was determined of�icials failed to follow the state’s Open Meeting Law by not posting it 24 hours in advance. It was the last meeting of the previous board, which supported Downey. Later, the new board selected Wilson as

superintendent on July 22. Smith said the present EVIT board went after Downey and tried to �ind �inancial crimes – only to replace her with someone who was criminally charged with �inancial wrongdoing. “I am deeply disappointed that this happened. My concern is for the success of the school as a former EVIT student,’’ he said. Among Wilson’s initiatives early into his EVIT career was to launch a “Changing Lives’’ blog highlighting EVIT’s role as a regional technical school and crowed by the school’s record enrollment of 4,800 students. Wilson recently submitted an editorial page column – which has not been published – in which he wrote of his son and how he attends Chaparral High School and takes automotive classes at EVIT. He said the bene�its of career technical education are “too great to pigeonholed into stereotypes and old stigmas about who should go to college and who should get a job.’’ “That’s why we at EVIT focus every day on loving our students and serving our community’’ by creating opportunities for students to excel. “When we work together, there is nothing we can’t do,’’ Wilson wrote.

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Ducey changes tune somewhat on climate change BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ov. Doug Ducey finally came around to what a majority of Arizonans believe: human activity is affecting the climate. “I imagine it’s a combination of things,’’ the governor said when he was asked by Capitol Media Services. Ducey said it only makes sense that people – and what they do – are having an impact. “Humans are part of the earth, the environment and the ecosystem,’’ he said. That acknowledgment comes four years after Ducey, just months after being sworn into office, had a decidedly different take. Then, the governor said – after being briefed by experts – he was convinced that the climate is changing but balked at the reasons why. “It’s going to get warmer here,’’ he said. “What I am skeptical about is what human activity has to do with it,’’ he

said at the time. And now? “The skepticism isn’t so much around causes,’’ he said. “It’s around suggested remedies.’’ Ducey’s comments come on the heels of a release of a statewide survey of 600 likely voters by OH Predictive Insights. Pollster Mike Noble found that 72 percent of those asked believe the climate is changing, with just 20 percent disagreeing. Even among Republicans, the figure who say there is change was 55 percent. But Noble also found that 62 percent of those in the survey said that change is caused by human activity. While Ducey’s conclusion that what humans do affects the climate puts him with the majority, it puts him out of step with members of his own Republican Party. Only 34 percent of those registered with the GOP sees a link between human activity and climate change, versus 85 percent of Democrats and 73 percent of political independents.

The issue, Ducey said, is particularly important here. “Nobody knows better than the governor of a state like Arizona that has such an arid climate and has had to make so many plans and sacri�ices to have the rich and abundant water resources that we have that we have to pay attention to our environment,’’ he said. But Ducey showed no interest in taking specific actions, at least at the state level, to deal with any of that, saying Arizona meets or exceeds what’s required under federal law. “You are talking about a discussion that you’re going to have nationally,’’ he said. More to the point, Ducey said it can’t only be this country moving in that direction. “If the United States decides to do something, other nations that are large emitters like India and China have to come along,’’ he said. There are things that states can and have done. California, in particular, has its own set of vehicle emission standards which are tougher than those required

under federal law. And while they originally were instituted to fight smog, the newest ones, negotiated with several automobile manufacturers, are designed to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, including greenhouse gases. Asked about the California proposals, Ducey said they’re not necessary here. “I think we can have a balance in these reforms,’’ he said. “I think you can have a growing economy and an improving environment,’’ the governor continued. “That’s what we’re having in Arizona versus what California’s having, which is a mass exodus.’’ Still, Ducey was not dismissing the idea of changing emissions standards entirely. “We should continually improve,’’ he said. The telephonic survey was conducted last month using a combination of live interviews and automated responses. It has a margin of error of 4 percent.

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State high court OKs cities’ online travel tax BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

nline travel companies like Orbitz, Travelocity and Priceline have to pay city sales taxes on the portion of the reservation dollars that they keep, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled last week. Monday’s ruling most immediately affects Apache Junction, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, which are currently trying to assess the levy. But it could open the door to other communities seeking to extend their own taxes to the travel companies. In a split decision, the justices concluded that these companies effectively are engaged in the business of operating a hotel. And, given that the Model Cities Tax Code used by the 11 cities involved in the lawsuit taxes hotel operations, that makes any money kept by these travel “brokers’’ subject to the levy. That conclusion drew derision from Justice Ann Scott Timmer. Writing for herself and Chief Justice Robert Brutinel, she suggested that the position of the cities and the majority was stretching the concept of what it means to “operate’’ a hotel. “Online travel companies neither put hotels into a functional or operative state nor keep them in that state,’’ she wrote. “Online travel companies do not own hotels, oversee hotel operations, or let hotel rooms.’’

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paign used to report the $25,050 in debt from the primary. The 2018 form no longer includes that section. The form does include a section for loan, but does not include a �ield dedicated to documenting loan debt accrued during previous election cycles. “The state schedules set up for receipts and disbursements in the current election cycle,” Smith said. “You report a loan if it occurred in that cycle or if you made a payment in that cycle, you report that too.” Alexander does not buy that response – pointing to campaign �inance reports �iled by other candidates who carried over loan debt from previous campaigns. “Linda Milhaven did it,” Alexander said, referencing another incumbent who ran for reelection in 2018.

But Justice John Lopez, writing for the majority, saw it differently, saying the services provided by these hotel brokers are “central’’ to keeping the hotels in operation. The victory for the cities, however, was not absolute: The justices said they cannot collect taxes that were owed before 2013. Central to the issue is how these online travel companies operate and how the tax is levied. Consider a $100-a-night room in a city with a 10 percent hotel tax, sold through a broker who has the arrangement to keep 20 percent. The broker sells the room to the customer for $100, plus the 10 percent tax and any service fees. Then, after the stay, the hotel bills the broker for $80 plus the 10 percent tax of $8. That $8 is sent by the hotel to the city; the broker keeps the remaining $22, remitting none of that to the cities in which the hotels were located. In 2014 the cities issued assessments for the unpaid assessments going back as far as 2001. Lopez said the tax on hotels themselves, which is not at issue, is based on a de�inition that they furnish lodging to transients. And he said that includes activities that are “essential to furnishing lodging.’’ He wrote, it is clearly the case here. “From the time a customer makes a credit card payment until the customer physically checks into the hotel, the Milhaven’s campaign reported debt under the “loans received” section of the form with a note indicating the loans came during previous elections. The Secretary of State’s of�ice indicated a campaign committee should continue to report loans from a previous cycle but was unable to clarify exactly where a candidate would report the balance. “As long as the previous campaign committee is active, the loan and its associated repayments will continue to be reported under that committee, and the committee has the option to terminate and transfer the loan to the new committee, but it is not required to do so,” said a spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Of�ice. Scottsdale City Clerk Carolyn Jagger will now review the campaign �inance complaint for merit and determine whether or not to refer the case to the City Attorney’s of�ice.

OTCs facilitate all aspects of the transaction and receive compensation in the form of service fees and markups on the room rental rates for providing their services,’’ Lopez said. “It would be illogical to conclude that the OTCs – which advertise available rooms, solicit potential customers, collect customers’ information, process payments, con�irm reservations, provide customer service, and facilitate reservation modi�ications and cancellations -- are not actively engaged in ‘the business of operating a hotel,’ ‘ he explained. “Indeed, all these services provided by the OTCs are central to keeping a hotel functional and in operation.’’ Timmer, in her dissent, pointed out that these companies perform only a limited number of the operations that keep a hotel in business. “They do not possess, run, control, manage, or direct the function of a hotel or rental agency,’’ she wrote. “And hotels, which take reservations outside the

OTC-process, do not depend on OTCs to operate their business.’’ She acknowledged that there is no question that the travel companies facilitate hotel operations, like con�irming reservation requests, processing payments and, if necessary, handling cancellations. “But these functions – even though important to hotels – do not transform OTCs in operators of hotels,’’ Timmer said. Lopez said those services are “plainly distinguishable from those performed by the OTCs and are not necessarily central to the primary function of a hotel to furnish lodging.’’ He noted these travel companies operate as brokers for the hotel’s central function. And Lopez said taxes would still be due if hotels divided up all the aspects of its operations, charging separately for reservation services, advertising and customer support.

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Judy Merrill, a Scottsdale Unified teacher, is flanked by Carmen Wendt, left Regent of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and DAR membership Chairwoman Betty Holt after winning the chapter's award for best special education teacher. Merrill, has been with the district for more than 30 years and was feted by the DAR at a luncheon in Scottsdale earlier this month. Merrill was a teacher at Chaparral and Saguaro high schools and served as district coordinator for middle and high schools. In addition, she was a supervisor of practicums for teachers earning dual certification in elementary and secondary education at Northern Arizona University. Merrill was honored for "for her life-long dedication to working with individuals with life challenges." The Daughters of the American Revolution are promoting Constitution Week Sept. 17–23 since the DAR initiated the observance in 1955. The chapter's Oct. 5 meeting will feature Doug Sydnor speaking on "Scottsdale Historic Preservation and Architecture. Information:dargrandcanyon@ gmail.com (Betty Heenan/Special to the Progress)

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Bike repair program opens avenue of hope BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

andlebar Helpers started in 1994 by the City of Scottsdale as a community, volunteer-supported “earn-a-bike program” for kids who could not otherwise afford bicycles, but it has evolved into a unique opportunity for the developmentally disabled to gain economic independence. “I’m here to provide for my family: my wife, my 8-month-old baby,” said Juan Leon, a Scottsdale participant in the Training and Rehabilitation Services (STARS) Handlebar Helpers Group Supported Employment program participant of nearly two years. “We just moved to an apartment, and that’s why I’m here.” Supported by Thunderbird Charities, Handlebar Helpers is located in the Paiute Neighborhood Center in southern Scottsdale and is operated by STARS as a job skills training program for individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities, like Leon. The city asked STARS to run the program two years ago. “We saw an opportunity here,” said STARS Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator Jules Hyde. “We wanted to get away from things that might be just cleaning or bagging groceries, and this was a perfect opportunity to get into something that’s a little higher level and has more critical thinking.” Through the GSE program, participants work part-time learning job skills through hands-on training in bicycle repair and reconditioning. The participants are supported not only by their job coach, but also by a professional with over 40 years experience in the bicycle industry. “You’re providing this person an opportunity to do something that they’ve probably been told they’ll never get to do and giving this person an opportunity to earn a paycheck when they been told probably multiple times that they’d never be able to achieve that,” Hyde said. Handlebar Helpers accepts donated bikes and bike parts, as well as sells bike parts at discounted prices – from tire parts ($10-$25) and brakes (10-$20) to pedals

($10-$20), chains ($18) and cables (price varies). Equipped with top-ofthe-line bicycle repair equipment and tools, Handlebar Helpers also offers bicycle repair services and sells repaired bikes to the public at discounted prices. Currently, Handlebar Helpers has over 160 bikes at the shop, with about half of them �ixed up and ready to be sold. “Every bike that comes in needs different kinds of repair, and [the participants] have to �igure out what’s wrong with the bike. So, they have to go through their problem-solving skills to diagnose the issue with each bike, and it’s always different,” said Handlebar Helpers participants include (wearing black shirts) Michael Favia, RC Dries and Juan Leon. Mackenzie Kundinger (far left) is STARS’ GSE job coach, and Jules Hyde (center) is STARS’ community Handlebar Helpers GSE engagement and outreach communicator. (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff Photographer) Job Coach Mackenzie RC Dries, on the other hand, has been a from the community. Kundinger. “That is our current need,” Kundinger In addition to learning how to �ix bikes, participant in the program for one year. He said he joined the program because said. “Bike sales help funding, and we could participants are also learning social skills, he’s “really good at taking things apart and really use funding. It is expensive.” including how to work as a team. To donate, Hyde recommends mailing a “One of our participants basically started putting them back together,” and so far, he out nonverbal with not very good motor said Handlebar Helpers has improved his check directly to Handlebar Helpers. Coming up, Handlebar Helpers will take skills. He really couldn’t hold a tool. I’ve hand-eye coordination. The money Handlebar Helpers raises part in Paiute Neighborhood Center’s upworked really hard with him and now he’s to the point where he communicates with his from sales goes directly back to STARS and coming Bike Rodeo event on Sept. 27. At the two-hour event, all children’s bikes peers – basic communication, but he com- its programs, including helping to fund the participants’ paychecks and purchasing will be on sale, and Handlebar Helpers will municates with his peers,” Kundinger said. give away free helmets and provide a bicyTo become a bike mechanic, many shops parts for the bikes needing repair. “At Handlebar Helpers, we don’t have cle obstacle course. require at least two to three years of experian extra entity paying the wages for these A bike raf�le will be held as well. ence working at the same bike shop. Those interested in dropping off a bike Handlebar Helpers allows participants individuals, so STARS goes into its own to remain in the program for a full three pocket to pay for these guys, which makes and/or donating can do so by visiting or years to ensure they’re eligible for a job it really, really dif�icult to fund this pro- mailing a check to the following address: gram and to make it a sustainable propost-program. STARS Handlebar Helpers Bike Shop Northern Scottsdale resident Michael Fa- gram,” Hyde admitted. While STARS does host a bike sale the Where: Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535 via has been a participant in the program second Friday of the month – an event that E. Osborn Rd., Building 6 for two years. “I always wanted to work on bikes,” he allows people to come by the shop from Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 2nd said, adding that his plan is to work at a 5 to 7 p.m., outside of its usual business Friday Bike Sale, 5-7 p.m. bike shop in Scottsdale once he completes hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – the nonpro�it Phone: 480-590-0617 continues to seek monetary donations Email: handlebarhelpers@starsaz.org the program.

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Sunday

15 Summer cooking series

Learn to make West African peanut butter soup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the brand new state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Cost is $35 to $45. The class will be taught by Capital Grille-Scottsdale Chef Jojo. Information: 480-481-1756.

Monday

16 New Faces AA meeting

Find recovery from alcohol addiction alongside this support group at 7:45 a.m. at North Scottsdale Fellowship Club, 10427 N. Scottsdale Road Club membership is not required to attend meetings.

Breakfast Babies

Parents and their babies can enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast 9 a.m. Mondays at Brunch Café, 15507 N. Scottsdale Road. Families will meet in the large, private dining room and will receive complimentary coffee and a chocolate-covered strawberry with the purchase of any meal. Grandparents are also welcome to join in on the dining, socializing and read-aloud story time. Information: 480398-7174.

Film series: ‘A Dog’s Journey’

Enjoy the heartwarming canine �ilm based on the book, “A Dog’s Journey,” from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Tuesday

17 Let’s knit

Learn or practice knitting with others from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Free. Information: 480-483-7121.

Drums, rhythm and relaxation

Group drumming empowers people to more effectively express themselves while enabling them to move beyond their perceived limitations. Bring a drum or borrow one from the instructor. Join a class from 6 to 7 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Let’s appreciate art

Share the world of art with special visual presentations each month by docents from the Phoenix Art Museum. This month covers Japanese Art from medieval times to early modern highlights 11 a.m.-noon at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Information 480-4817033.

Wednesday

18 Speedy bridge

Join others in a fast round of bridge at 10:30 a.m. at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. Registration is required. Information: 480312-5810.

Lunchtime conversations

Discuss lung cancer over lunch noon-1 p.m. with Drive Low at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E.

Stretch and listen

Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Color me art

Create unique pen and ink word art on paper while exploring various media such as oil pastels, chalk pastels and water pencils with artist and instructor Debra Lee Murrow 1-3 p.m. at Valley of the Sun, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Cost is $20 to $25 and includes all materials. Information: vosjcc. org/colorme.

An evening with Abby Stein

Abby Stein, the �irst openly transgender woman raised in a Hasidic community and transgender activist, will share her experience and thoughts at 7 p.m. Cost is $10. The Old Town Scottsdale location will be provided with RSVP. Register by Sept. 16 at jewishphoenix.org/abby.

How did I miss that one? Book discussion group

Pick up a copy of “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott before the group discussion at 1 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480-312-7323.

Yoga instructor Amy Stephens and Ocotillo, a celloguitar duo, are collaborating to provide a relaxing blend of stretching and calming music at 7 p.m. at AZ Healing Center and Yoga Studio, 9336 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 130. Cost is $40. Registration: azhealingcenter.com/ workshops/

Mature Mavens dinner out

Valley of the Sun JCC invites you to make new friends and socialize at a local restaurant 5-7 p.m. Dinner is separate checks. Call Bunnye at 602371-3744 for restaurant details and to make a reservation.

Friday

20 In stitches knitters group

Gather with other knitters to work on individual projects, share advice and talk with others 1-3 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Advanced beginner bridge

Tai Chi

Join others in playing a fun game of bridge 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480-3127323.

Acrylic paint pour class

Pilates improves the cardio system, eases back pain, improves bone density and boosts heart rate. Join a class to better physical health 1-2 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660.

Thursday

19 Everyone is welcome to join a class that focuses on gentle and controlled movements that center the mind, body and spirit for health bene�its 3-3:45 p.m. at Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave. Information: 480-314-6660. LDV Winery at 7134 E. Stetson Drive will host an acrylic paint pour class led by artist Teresa Wilson of Paint and Create. Participants will re-

Chair Pilates

Mustang writers

Practice writing exercises and share writing in a pressurefree and supportive group 10 a.m.-noon at Mustang Library,

10101 N. 90th St. Information: gpaulson4@gmail.com.

ESL class

All conversation levels are encouraged to practice the English language with experienced teachers and other students 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-3127323.

Saturday

21 Dueling Pianos

With cooler temperatures around the corner, Scottsdale Quarter is holding another free fall concert 5 -7 p.m. featuring Dueling Pianos, who will perform classic rock on the fountain. After shopping or dining this Saturday, be sure to stop for music at The Quad at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Road

JCC kids night out

Children grades pre-K through 4 come in �lorescent gear for a night of fun with games, activities and glow in the dark slime 6-10 p.m. at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road Cost is $15 to $30 and includes dinner, snacks and a movie. Register at vosjcc.org/ knoglow.

Federation NowGen

Jewish young adults can register as couples or singles to be matched with eight to ten other individuals for dinner and conversation at 7:30 p.m. After dinner, individual dinner parties gather for an after party in Old Town Scottsdale. Location provided upon RSVP. Register by Sept. 15 at jewishphoenix.org/partyof8.

A celebration of diversity

Stop by a community potluck 5-7 p.m. at the Mountainview Community Center multipurpose room, 8625 E. Mountainview Road The event is in response to a recent hate crime and seeks to solidify Scottsdale as a safe and welcoming city for all. Please register at signupgenius.com/ go/20f0a4da4ab2fab9-acelebration. Information: sproatsaysno@gmail.com.

Books 2 boogie

Children up to 5 and their caregivers are invited to par-

ticipate in music, movement and song 11:15-11:45 a.m. at the Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480-312-7323.

Citizenship workshop

This workshop provides an opportunity to study for the civics portion of the USCIS Naturalization Test 10:30 a.m.-noon at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480312-7323.

Sunday

22 Story stop (Ages 0-5)

Build children’s literacy with a free picture book program 2-2:15 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Information: 480-312-7323.

Tail waggin’ tales

Children 6 to 10 can practice their reading skills with a certi�ied therapy dog 2-2:45 p.m. at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St. Information: 480312-7323.

Monday

23 Business Energizer

Learn about setting weekly goals and generate business ideas with fellow business owners 9-10 a.m. This group meets virtually. To join, meet the group online through the “Monday Business Energizer” group LinkedIn page. Free. Information: edgar@compasscbs.com.

Twos and threes together

Children 2 and 3 can learn social and literacy skills 10:15-10:45 a.m. with short stories, �inger-plays and action rhymes at the Appaloosa Library, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive Information: 480-3127323.

Film series

Enjoy the true-life Texas story, “Trial by Fire,”5-7 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The �ilm is rated R. Information: 480-312-7323.

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Avery Lane owner likes a mix of old and new BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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very Lane owner Sc ottsdale Darlene Richert glides over to a wooden, French-country dining table custom-painted with floral print design and surrounded by rust-colored, leather-strapped chairs. “What I love about this lady is she was 87 years old and she was fearless,” Richert said of the dining set’s former owner. “She goes, ‘I just love these chairs and I love this table and I put them together.’” Of the approximated 30,000 antiquemeets-contemporary tchotchkes, home décor and furniture found within the new 23,000-square-foot consignment store, it’s this dining table set that encapsulates both Avery Lane as a business and Richert’s personality. “I like this mix of old world and new world,” the Scottsdale resident said. “That’s how I am in terms of how I design and really how I live. I’m a very traditional person and then I’m contemporary in some other ways. I love to watch classic English literature – shows like “Downton Abbey” and mov- Northern Scottsdale-based Avery Lane, a luxury consignment furnishings boutique owned by Scottsdale resident Darlene Richert, celebrated the grand opening of its expanded space, Avery Lane 2, on Sept. 6. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) ies like “Pride and Prejudice” – but then I’m a very contemporary, success- in Scottsdale. People are redecorating, embellished vintage tins which Richert here, a store-in-store with 10 little ful businesswoman.” people are selling homes. If real estate picked up from Nick Alain’s Las Vegas booths, and create this place where Located in the Scottsdale Airpark, is doing well, we’re doing well.” shop. people want to have a business but Avery Lane celebrated its grand openAvery Lane sells strictly high-end deAlain is the industrial designer be- they can’t rent something like this,” ing of the additional 11,000-square- signer pieces and, more recently, add- hind Tom Tom in Los Angeles and Van- she said, adding: foot space called Avery Lane 2. It's ed original artwork to its roster. derpump Cocktail Garden inside CaeBut Avery Lane does have one store located adjacent to the original, Richert’s discerning eye has made sar’s Palace in Las Vegas, restaurants tucked inside its massive showroom: 12,000-square-foot store which the store a success. owned by “Real Housewives of Beverly Pagoda Lane. opened in 2012. “We’re different than any other con- Hills” and “Vanderpump Rules” star “I think it’s cool and we’re differRichert had her eye on the store next signment store, not only in Scottsdale Lisa Vanderpump. ent enough from what [Avery Lane’s] door the second the previous owners but [also] in the United States. We only “I’ve shopped with [Alain’s] show- got going on that it’s not a competivacated. do high-end designer pieces. We only room for years and the thing that I love tive thing at all,” said Heather Hassan, She acquired the additional space do collectible art,” she said. is his mom,” Richert said. who co-owns Pagoda Lane with Chip one month ago and spent a dizzying Avery Lane has an eclectic style and Alain’s mom, Michelle Mittelman, is Hassan. 20 days gutting and transforming the breathes new life into older pieces or a French woman who owns her own At Pagoda Lane, customers will find space with her team. antiques by uniquely pairing with con- company, Yesteryear, but she also plenty of gift items, including candles, “The reason for doing the expansion temporary pieces. showcases her one-of-a-kind vintage perfumes, canvas totes and 100 peris I have so many clients who want to “Our mentality is you don’t need tins at Alain’s Vegas and High Point cent cashmere ponchos priced at $88 consign their items in their households to start every room from scratch,” markets. each. and I have to say no because I’m full. I Richert said. “You can take some of “She is an artist herself, and she finds But what Pagoda Lane specializes in is just didn’t have the physical capacity the pieces you currently have and just these powder tins or cookie tins, and blue-and-white porcelain and authentic to take any more,” Richert explained. add some punch by adding new things then she hand-embellishes them. She Chinese home décor and furniture. Avery Lane has been successful since to them.” goes through and puts the jewel on “Our Chinese stuff is truly vintage it opened, experiencing a 10 percent That said, prices run the gamut, them, and she does this at her kitchen – and when I say vintage, that piece growth every year for the first few ranging from $20 accessories to 17th table,” Richert said. there is probably 180 years old,” Chip years, and increased to 12 to 14 per- Century Asian doors priced at $15,000. Behind the Avery Lane showroom is said, pointing to a distressed, handcent growth over the past three years. But what’s most intriguing about another 12,000 square feet of space painted chest. “So, obviously there’s a need for [con- Avery Lane is the stories behind every that, in the future, Richert envisions Avery Lane is located at 15613 N. signment],” Richert added. “I think we item for sale. would become a co-retailing space. Greenway Hayden Loop. have a pretty transitory climate here Take, for example, the set of hand“I wish I could create marketplace Information: averylanehome.com

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International School students ready for �irst art show BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

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nternational School of Sc ottsdale Arizona students swarm the cafeteria, fluently speaking to one another – and their parents – in French. Sixth-grader Stella Parsons, 11, darts toward a large canvas bag stretched full of her framed artwork. “Why are you carrying that big bag around? You can leave it there if you want,” says her mother, Adriana Parsons. “They’re like my children!” Stella responds, throwing the straps over her shoulder. ISA, located in southern Scottsdale, maybe a French and Spanish language immersion school, but art is also at its core of its courses and programming. Students like Stella and seventhgrader Adele Breece, 12, are two budding artists who will take part in ISA’s upcoming – and first-ever – art exhibition, called Vernissage, on Sept. 21. Taking place at Biltmore Fashion Adele Breece, 12, left front, and Stella Parsons, 11, have made their mothers Patricia Breece, left, and Adriana Parsons proud Park in Phoenix, the exhibition is free over their artistic accomplishments at the International School of Arizona. (Pablo Robles/Progress Staff Photographer) and open to the public and will feature the works of ISA students between about art. where our community and the Valley Since then, ISA teachers have utifourth and eighth grade. “I think I came out of the womb cre- at large will be able to come and sup- lized the space to incorporate art into The art on display will include ev- ating art,” Stella said, to which her port art.” their respective lessons and projects. erything from photography and water- mom laughed and nodded in agreeAccording to Adriana, the parents “Art should be incorporated with evcolors to canvas and sculptures. ment. and ISA staff brainstormed the idea for erything,” Adele said. “There should be “We are always trying to find ways to “I love it,” Stella continued. “It’s my the art exhibition a few months ago. more art. We should be more creative, give our students a chance to shine, to passion, and I’ve always loved to cre“Sports always gets such a spotlight, and art is an amazing activity and amazbe acknowledged and to give them op- ate, not even just painting. I also like to and that’s a physical activity, but this ing hobby and I think everyone should portunities to excel. In those conversa- write a lot, so I try to incorporate that is a different outlet in a different way get a little piece of that, if it means potions, the idea for an expo came about in everything I do.” for kids to express themselves and it etry or movies or photography.” for the students we have who are artAdele, a painter and sketcher, agrees. usually gets kind of pushed in the back Stella said she hopes the community ists – students who paint, who sculpt, “I want to incorporate art into my burner. So, I really appreciate that,” attends ISA’s upcoming art exhibition who take photographs and/or have job and my hobbies,” she said. she said. “It’s really great to see the because, as her mother said earlier, worked on their art. We came to realAt the expo, Takher hopes to have 20 first one of its kind.” it’s a sport too, it should receive atize that one way to give them an op- to 25 pieces on display. It’s this precise reason Takher hopes tention. portunity to present their work, their “The submissions are still coming other schools follow suit. “It’s not a physical sport, but it takes hard work and passion for expressions in,” he said. “This is our first go-round “Every school with an art program or energy and time, and I’ve poured my was to hold an expo,” said ISA Market- at this and some students may be a bit with students who are artists should soul into these pieces. I think they’re ing and Development Manager Gur- shyer than others, so it is difficult to consider this, as sometimes those very worth sharing and maybe my art will preet Takher. say how many will contribute.” artists are the shyest or quiet. They change someone else,” she said. Takher called the expo the “perfect In addition to art, the expo will have sometimes never get a chance to explatform at the right time” and hopes live music performed by a student, plain how wonderful they truly are. the expo is the first of many art shows parent or teacher. By giving them a platform, we can give and exhibitions hosted by ISA. “We are working on a student of the them a voice through their art,” he “In the same fashion, we are cur- school to DJ the event and are confi- said. ISA Presents Vernissage rently working on themes and ideas to dent a member of our school will perISA’s commitment to the arts was When: Sept. 21, 5-8 p.m. help give our poets, writers, singers, form,” Takher said, adding that they’d rewarded in May 2018, when the nonWhere: Biltmore Fashion Park, musicians a chance to shine, too. We also like to have food vendors on-site. profit school received a generous do2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix are committed to helping our students “We are awaiting commitments from nation to transform a storage room find their dreams and passions,” he food vendors who may be able to offer into what’s now known as the school’s Cost: Free added. food or samples to visitors,” he said. Creative Visual Arts Center, which Website: is-az.org Stella and Adele are passionate “The event will be a joyous occasion opened August 2018.

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Small businesses here get break on health insurance BY CECILIA CHAN Progress Staff Writer

ric Reber opened his large-format printing studio in Gilbert seven years ago. He has grown SpeedPro from two to four employees but the thing that has remained elusive is his ability to offer health bene�its to his workers. “It’s absolutely de�initely an issue that we can’t do that or offer it low enough for people,” said Reber, who is on his wife’s insurance plan through Gilbert Public Schools. “It’s dif�icult to �ind employees unless they had a spouse or are young enough to be on their parents’ plan. I’ve lost out on opportunities to hire people because of that fact.” Reber isn’t the only small-business owner in this predicament. Over 2.7 million small and medium businesses in the country do not offer health insurance due to cost, according to PeopleKeep, which develops employee health bene�its software. But things are looking up for Scottsdale and East Valley small businesses. The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance announced last week it has launched a health insurance pool for small businesses. Seven Valley chambers make up the advocacy Alliance, which represents 5,000 local businesses with 200,000 employees in Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Apache Junction Queen Creek and Cave Creek. The health insurance affinity discount plan is in partnership with Lifestyle Health Plans, based out of Wichita, Kansas.

State Senators Nancy Barto and Kate Brophy McGee, second and third on the left respectively, joined Chamber of Commerce ofﬁcials from Scottsdale and the East Valley to discuss the new health insurance plans. (Cecilia Chan/Progress Staff)

“The partnership will help East Valley employers save money on healthcare premiums and provide a robust wellness plan and quality care to their employees,” said John Hetrick, EVCCA chairman at the news conference in at the State Capitol. “Lifestyle Health Plans has a record of saving 5 to 15 percent through a chamber membership discount nationally,” he said. “In fact, we have members who have saved upwards of 35 percent in their premiums.” Lifestyle Health Plans representative Joseph Herren said this offering is new to Arizona and exclusive for the Alliance and that plans will cover as few as a two-person, husband-and-wife WHO TO CALL group. To �ind out more about the Lifestyle Health Plans: “What we are • Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce – 480-982-3141 able to do is offer • Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce – 480-488-3381 large-group ben• Gilbert Chamber of Commerce – 480- 892-0056 e�its down to small • Mesa Chamber of Commerce – 480-969.1307 employers,” Her• Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce – 480-888-1709 ren said. • Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce – 480-355-2700 He said there are • Tempe Chamber of Commerce – 480-967-7891 16 standard plan

designs to meet the needs of employers such as a high-deductible, no-copay plan or a low-deductible with a co-pay for everything plan. “Out of 16 plans there are lots of options for employers to choose from,” he said. All the level-funded plans are compliant with the Affordable Care Act and include the 10 essential health services such as hospitalization, mental health and prescription drug coverage, according to Herren. “Many sole proprietors have been struggling with rising health insurance costs,” said state Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, who represents Legislative District 28. “The loss of private insurance or being forced onto the Exchange has rendered many small-business owners either uninsured or functionally uninsured.” She sponsored the two Senate bills – SB 1217 and SB 1035 – signed by Gov. Doug Ducey that capitalize on a new federal rule allowing for business associations to pool their memberships to negotiate lower health insurance rates.

The two-term senator said the issue was brought to her by a constituent, who retired from a Fortune 500 company and was operating as an LLC. She said the man lost his private insurance and had to buy from the Health Insurance Marketplace – an expensive plan with a high premium and high deductible that was only good in Arizona. Now groups such as EVCCA, the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Small Business Association have the same purchasing power as a large company and buy more coverage for less money, Brophy McGee said. Gilbert Chamber of Commerce has 813 members and more than half will likely take a good look at the plans, according to Kathy Tilque, Gilbert Chamber and CEO and one of the Alliance founders. One of those Chamber members is Reber. “I’m looking forward to seeing exactly what we can do as far as savings,” he said. “This may be a great bene�it I can supply my employees.”

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Being a teacher of the year was no picnic BY CHRISTINE MARSH Progress Guest Writer

spent almost all of my time as Arizona’s 2016 Teacher of the Year just trying to make sure students’ learning and lives didn’t get worse. While the teachers of the year in other states were implementing programs to enhance students’ learning, I focused almost 100 percent on trying to stop the bleeding. The teachers in other states had cool initiatives, like creating a music-across-thecurriculum, publishing books of students’ work, or creating an entire anti-bullying

campaign for a state that was experiencing an uptick in bullying behavior. I was – and still am – jealous, because in Arizona, our schools are so underfunded that we need to approach every issue from the perspective of a triage nurse: will whatever it is reduce class size or help retain teachers? If the answer to that is “no,” the idea needs to be shelved for now. Our students already suffer through having the fourth highest class sizes in the nation. Tens-of-thousands of kids are in classrooms without certi�ied teachers because we have a teacher shortage that has reached epic proportions. They face the highest student-to-coun-

selor ratio of any state in the nation. We have school buildings that are quite literally falling apart. I could go on. And on. On Nov. 5, Scottsdale residents will have the opportunity to make sure our students’ lives don’t get worse. We need to pass the override. We have to pass it. If we don’t, our students will suffer more than they already do – with class sizes that even larger than they already are. For those of you who are saying that the override is not enough…I agree. However, it’s the best we can do right now, in this election. If residents want to be in a position of actually making sure students thrive, in-

stead of merely surviving, then we need to elect different legislators to serve at our state Capitol. Until then, we have to ensure that their lives don’t get worse. Trust me…I know what a raw deal it is to �ight so hard to merely make sure things don’t get worse because I did it for a solid year as Arizona’s Teacher of the Year. We need to do it, though: Vote “Yes” on SUSD’s override on Nov. 5. –Christine Marsh is an English-Language Arts teacher at Cheyenne Traditional School in Scottsdale Uni�ied School District. She is also a Democratic candidate for State Senate in Legislative District 28.

your taxes but would continue what you’re already paying. Secondary property taxes, which fund the bonds, are expected to go down with the previous bond debt being retired and Scottsdale property values going up, according to the City Treasurer’s Office. Scottsdale’s strong economy also makes this the best time to invest in our city’s current quality of life and future prosperity and economic competitiveness. There are also big-ticket and important projects in Scottsdale that will never get done without voters approving the bonds on this November’s ballot. We need to �inish emergency repairs at Civic Center Plaza and create a new plaza

that will add to Scottsdale’s cache. This has been a long time coming. I am looking forward to a world-class plaza we can all be proud of. The same for Indian Bend Wash south of Thomas. This area is long overdue for a makeover that will raise property values and create a family-friendly atmosphere for our residents. The bonds will also help our �irst responders. Scottsdale voters have the opportunity through Questions 1, 2 and 3 to build new �ire stations, upgrade the city’s 911 systems and renovate the city jail, �irst responder training facilities and police stations. The infrastructure investments will also expand our senior centers and make improvements at Pinnacle Peak Park,

Cactus Pool and McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. I feel these projects can be the jewels of our city, support tourism and economic development and provide a renewed pride in Scottsdale for years to come. A bond every 20 years for the good of the community is certainly something I can stand behind. As long as I am on the Scottsdale City Council, I will continue being your watchdog to make sure you get what you pay for. If you love our city (and I know you do) please vote Yes on all three questions. After all, there may be three questions but there is only one Scottsdale. –Guy Phillips serves on the Scottsdale City Council.

This time, I support infrastructure bonds BY GUY PHILLIPS Progress Guest Writer

ost of you know I have been a vocal opponent against past Scottsdale bond proposals. I felt those past plans would have burdened property owners, were too ambiguous and could have been accomplished through capital construction programs. This time is different. I am strongly supporting Questions 1, 2 and 3 on this November’s ballot. Scottsdale has not had a meaningful bond program passed in more than 20 years which means these new infrastructure investments will not raise

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he last week of summer vacation was a bad week for those of us who believe Scottsdale has a unique and special character that should be protected and preserved. And it looks like the remainder of 2019 is going to be even worse. On Aug. 27 the City Council majority – Littlefield, Whitehead and Phillips dissenting – approved the Marquee, no doubt the ugliest and most character- destroying building ever approved for downtown Scottsdale. This project will be too tall, too dense and does not provide enough parking. The height will block views, the density will make traffic in downtown even worse than it is now, and the lack of parking in the area, already a problem, will become even worse. Sadly, as bad as the Marquee is, even worse projects are in the pipeline for Council approval over the next few months. Next up is a project called Southbridge II. Like the Marquee it is too tall, too dense, does not provide enough parking and will increase traffic congestion in an already congested area. But it also will displace local businesses, will have no setbacks and step backs from the canal bank, and literally will have parts of the building overhanging the public right of way. And after Southbridge II, other character-destroying projects such as Museum Square and Bishop Lane are waiting their turn to enrich their developers at the expense of Scottsdale residents and taxpayers. Perhaps you are one of the many Scottsdale residents who already avoid Downtown because of congestion and parking problems, so you think all of this has no impact on you. Wrong. The number one reason you should care about is what happens in one part of Scottsdale affects all of us who live here. Scottsdale is a unique place, with a special character, and allowing toxic

overdevelopment in one part of our city threatens all of our neighborhoods. But even if you don’t care about that, there is one reason for every Scottsdale resident to care about the overdevelopment of Downtown, and that is money. Your money. Your tax dollars. Our mayor, who has never met a tall, dense, ugly project he didn’t support, loves to claim all of these projects are not receiving any city subsidies. Wrong. Every time one of these behemoths is built, they add costs the current taxpayers have to pay – costs for more police and fire, water and sewer, road improvements and other infrastructure costs. You end up paying these costs because our City Council majority does not make developers of these giant, bloated projects pay their way. If you don’t believe this is true ask yourself this question – why is the city asking you to pay an extra $319 million in property taxes in the November election? Scottsdale collects plenty of sales tax dollars, and yet, according to our city staff, we are at least $730 million in the hole just on infrastructure maintenance alone. These subsidies are magnified when the City Council sells city-owned land to developers at fire-sale prices or, even worse, gives it away outright. Another reason for the haste behind this developer gold rush is the 2020 election. In 2018 resident-friendly candidates Kathy Littlefield and Solange Whitehead won record-breaking victories, as did the proposition to limit commercial development in the Preserve. The special interests who currently control the City Council majority fear a repeat of that election result, which would knock them out of power and put a stop to this toxic overdevelopment, not just downtown but all over Scottsdale. Hopefully, their fears will be realized. –Bob Littlefield is a former threeterm Scottsdale City Councilman. He can be reached via email at bob@ boblittlefield.com.

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Scottsdale teen paving the way for youth soccer BY CHRIS FAHRENDORF Progress Contributing Writer

occer isn’t the �irst thing which comes to most Arizonans’ minds when they think of sports. Basketball, baseball and football all have huge audiences across the Valley and have the big names to back them up – Mike Bibby, Curt Schilling and Terrell Suggs to name a few. Arizona soccer is growing and has big names. Two Arizona women – Julie Ertz and Jessica McDonald – just �inished competing for the World Cup with the U.S. Women’s Team in France. Closer to home, and working to play on bigger stages, is Brandon Keniston. Keniston, 17, is a Scottsdale-teen on the Phoenix Rising soccer team. He is paving the way for Arizona soccer’s future. Keniston signed with the Phoenix Rising this past year, but he took a much different route to the club. He played his freshmen year and eight matches of his sophomore year as a goalkeeper for Chaparral High School, while he was with Phoenix Rising Youth.

He says, “high school soccer in general is more of a fun, competitive environment,” but he learned a lot playing for both teams. At Chaparral he was forced to mature fast and learned to play with poise by competing against upperclassmen who were already committed to play in college. With Phoenix Rising Youth, the coaches were all “very committed to making each and every young player the best they can.” Keniston says the coaches put a lot of emphasis on developing the youth and working them through the system. He believes this is done not only to develop their players, but also to prepare them for the next level, whether for be college or professional careers. During his sophomore year, Scottsdale-native Brandon Keniston is paving the way for youth soccer in Arizona on the Keniston spent a year in Almunbiggest stage with the Phoenix Rising. ecar, Spain playing for FC Malaga (Kimberly Carrillo/Progress Staff) City Academy. It was there he

learned lessons he could not learn in the United States. Keniston says, “you learn a lot about all the different kinds of tactics. You learn how to adapt on the spot during the game.” Unlike high school, the academy taught Keniston “true grit gets results anywhere you go.” Keniston stresses and understands the importance of training with an academy. Keniston got a taste of professional soccer as a waterboy and ballboy for Arizona United. He looks up to Rising goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski. Keniston is thankful he’s playing for the Rising and showing hometown kids they can continue to reach, dream of going pro. “Being home, representing Phoenix Rising shows youth sports kids how much work it takes," he explains, "If you put in the work, you can get to where you want to be.” Keniston tells kids seeking advice to “never give up.” “There’s always going to be ups and downs in your youth career,” he says. “Stay determined and put in the necessary work and you can get to where you want to be.”

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fter a breakout effort which led to the United Soccer League Cup Championship game, Phoenix Rising coach Rick Schantz set lofty goals for his squad before this season. Meanwhile, public expectations increased for professional soccer in Arizona. Schantz didn’t expect the team to go on a historic winning streak. The Rising is garnering national attention with a 17-match winning streak, a USL record, and longest in American professional soccer history. They are tied with the Phoenix Suns 2007 winning streak. The Arizona Rattlers continue to maintain the record with 18 consecutive wins in 2014. Schantz equates the success to his players buying into the system. At this point, though, Schantz just continues to reemphasize the goals he set out

to achieve with his team before this season. “It is great we are winning games in a row,” Schantz said, “but the reality is we set a goal. I told them there is no reason we can’t win the Supporters’ Shield, climb to �irst in the Western Conference and to host playoff games," here in Arizona. As the Rising continued to win throughout May and into July, there wasn’t much discussion within the locker room. But, when the winning streak jumped to nine games, Schantz said the team started to feel some pressure as the USL record inched closer. Although recognition continues to grow along with the winning streak, he said realization is setting in the players of achieving the teams' goal. The Rising recently won its 19th straight game. Although the Rising doesn't want to lose or draw a game, goalkeeper Zac Lubin and coach Schantz agree pressure is fading. “We have done so well and the win-

ning streak is amazing, but it motivates us to keep winning,” Lubin said. “In no way are we getting complacent. It is forcing us to want to win more." Lubin explains, the team desires to win "so badly" to keep the winning streak going, preferably without the pressure. Throughout the season, Rising players continue to increase production. Junior Flemmings and Adam Jahn, are two team stars reaching more goals and milestones. However, forward Solomon Asante is giving them a run for their money. With 71 goals this season, the Rising already surpassed the previous team record of 64 goals, last season. Asante says the accomplishments are signi�icant because he and his teammates have put in a massive amount of hard work this season. He believes his success is not just by chance. When asked about Asante's success, Lubin immediately issued praises say-

ing, “he raises the bar” every game with his performance and team leadership. Asante sang his own songs of team praise, saying the Rising is “lucky” to have someone like Lubin because he serves as a captain from the behind the team. Lubin has 12 clean sheets this season, tieing the team record Carl Woszczynski set last season. He is close to the USL record which Maxime Crépeau (15) on the Ottawa Fury set in 2018. “I would love to break the USL record,” Lubin states. ”I think our whole team wants to because it's not just a stat for me. It's a stat for our whole backline and the frontline. The heart of our defense starts from the way we press.” As success continues to implode, Lubin said even though national attention is growing, the home team crowd remains unchanged. He adds Rising fans are reaching a new level of support for the team.

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Check out some Scottsdale museums for free BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer

ne day a year, many museums nationwide welcome visitors free of charge to view their exhibitions. It’s called Museum Day and this year, the annual event – hosted by Smithsonian magazine – takes place Saturday, Sept. 21. Scottsdale-area participants include the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMoW). “The price is right!” said SMoW CEO and Director Mike Fox. Museum Day, is celebrating its 15th year. “It is a national day of recognition and celebration of the value and importance of museums as places of inspiration, education and entertainment in peoples’ lives,” Fox said, adding: “It would be wonderful to see individuals of all backgrounds and different generations, along with their family members, take advantage of the welcoming day of free admission.” Taking part in Museum Day is easy; simply download a Museum Day tick-

et, it provides free admission for two people on Smithsonian magazine’s website. Present it to the museum of your choice on Saturday. SMoW, which connects visitors of all ages to the Western lifestyle — past, present and future – returns for its second year as a participating Smithsonian-affiliate museum. Last year, SMoW hosted more than 1,000 guests. “As a young institution so dependent upon word of mouth to increase visitation, it would be important to have as many visitors to come to experience us at no charge and Paintings like this can be enjoyed for free next Saturday then to hopefully posiat Scottsdale'sM useum of the West, which is participat- tively spread the word, ing in Museum Day, a national effort to introduce more telling others to come people to the wonders of museums. visit SMoW,” Fox said. (Loren Anderson Photography/Special to the Progress) SMoCA, on the other

hand, has participated in Museum Day for the past four years and welcomed more than 1,500 visitors last year. “We have seen increasing interest in Museum Day and are happy to welcome many new visitors to SMoCA. We are seeing increasing numbers of young people and families who enjoy our more interactive summer exhibitions,” said Charlotte Quinney, assistant manager of retail services at Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts. SMoCA, an educational institution dedicated to presenting exhibitions of contemporary and modern art, architecture and design, currently has three exhibitions for visitors to view and experience, including “southwestNET Shizu Saldamando,” a contemporary take on portraiture. The exhibition focuses on oftenoverlooked communities of color and includes some portraits of local Valley residents, Quinney said. “Museum Day is a great way for people to explore new arts and cultural experiences, and to engage with their local community,” Quinney said. SMoCA visitors will also have one

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Peter Scolari hits the stage with ‘La Mancha’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

eter Scolari is one of the rare talents who has found success in multiple decades. In the early ’80s, he starred as Henry Desmond on “Bosom Buddies” with Tom Hanks. In 1996, he starred in a version of the stage musical “Stop the World—I Want to Get Off,” produced for A&E. He resurrected his TV career as Tad Horvath in “Girls” from 2012 to 2017 and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 2016 for the role.

Now Scolari is sharing his talents with Scottsdale Musical Theater Company as Don Quixote in “Man of La Mancha” at the Tempe Center for the Arts Thursday, Sept. 26, to Sunday, Oct. 6. The production is directed by David Hock. Musical direction is by Joni Van Rossum with Kevin Hayward conducting the 20-piece orchestra. Comparing his TV roles to stage performances, Scolari said, is like comparing apples to baseball gloves. “With stage, there’s a broad spectrum of skill sets we’re not asked to have on hand to do a film or TV work,” said Sco-

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of their last chances to interact with the art in “Mutual Reality: Art on the Edge of Technology,” which closes Oct. 6, as well as view the 30 selections of contemporary glass art in “Divergent Materiality: Contemporary Glass Art,” which closes Oct. 13. SMoW currently has four on-going permanent exhibitions and three rotating exhibitions, including recently opened “By Beauty Obsessed: Gilbert Waldman Collects the West.” The exhibition, on loan from Gilbert Waldman, – Phoenix-Scottsdale resident and founding member of the SMoW board of trustees – includes more than 50 artworks by nearly 40 artists across several decades. Featuring diverse landscapes, wildlife and cultural perspectives, “By Beauty Obsessed” showcases the beauty of New Mexico, Arizona, Northern Plains and the Mountain West. The exhibit was co-curated by Dr. Tricia Loscher, assistant director for collections, exhibitions and research at SMoW. “This exhibition is a true showcase of Gil Waldman’s point of view and his obsession with the beauty of the American West. The artworks date back as early as the 1860s to about 1950 and range from landscapes and portraits to human-animal interactions and ceremonies depicting important moments in time,” Loscher said in a prepared statement. Among the 50 states, Arizona ranks No. 15 with 36 total participating museums. New York ranks No. 1 with 111 participating museums and California follows with 101 museums. In Maricopa County alone, 11 museums will participate in Museum Day; see the full list below and don’t forget to download your tickets from smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

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lari, who recently appeared as “Mel” in the miniseries “Fosse/Verdon.” “Live theater is on every night and then it disappears into the ether. Whatever you accomplished on Thursday night, say, is not organically available to you the next night. “A musical is so different because it’s so structured. There are certain things that can’t be reinvented every night. It’s always interesting to create the illusion

SCOTTSDALE Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Where: 3830 N. Marshall Way Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Website: scottsdalemuseumwest.org Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Where: 7374 E. 2nd St. Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Website: smoca.org

PHOENIX Desert Botanical Garden Where: 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix Hours: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Website: dbg.org

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park Where: 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix “Grace and Ira, Golden Hour At and Despite Steele Indian School Park” by artist Shizu Saldamando Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. is currently on display at Scottsdale Museum Contemporary as part of the “southwestNET Shizu Website: pueblogrande. Saldamando” exhibition. (Shizu Saldaman/Special to the Progress) com MESA Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rosson House Museum at Heritage Arizona Museum of Natural History Website: ideamuseum.org Where: 53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa Square Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: 113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix CHANDLER Website: arizonamuseumofnatural- Chandler Museum Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. history.org Website: heritagesquarephx.org Where: 300 S. Chandler Village Dr., Chandler CAF Airbase Arizona Museum FOUNTAIN HILLS Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa River of Time Museum Website: chandlermuseum.org Where: 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Website: azcaf.org Fountain Hills APACHE JUNCTION Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Superstition Mountain Lost DutchMesa Historical Museum Website: rotmuseum.org man Museum Where: 2345 N. Horne, Mesa Where: 4087 North Apache Trail, Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CAVE CREEK Apache Junction Website: mesahistoricalmuseum.com Cave Creek Museum Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek Website: superstitionmountainmuseum. i.d.e.a. Museum Hours: 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. org Where: 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa Website: cavecreekmuseum.org this is happening for the first time.” Scolari said it was easy to agree to star as Don Quixote. “They asked me,” he said with a laugh. “My wife and I talked about it. I’d be out of town for a while. I was out of town with a Neil Simon play in Kansas. That was three months, almost four months. That was kind of brutal. I had a great time, though. In Tempe, it’s about three and a half weeks.” Coming up for Scolari is a project with producer Scott Rosenfelt (“Home Alone,”

“Mystic Pizza” and “Teen Wolf”), the film “Present from the Past.” That would take him away from December to February, so he hasn’t planned projects after that. “I’m always in the hopper with TV and film and have been looking at a few different things,” he said. “I’m glad to be able to come to Phoenix and work devilishly hard.” He admits, though, he loves the stage. “Theater is an event,” he said. “When I go to work to film a TV show or I’m on a movie set, I’m not going to see it

for four months to two years. I was in the ‘Fosse/Verdon’ miniseries with Michelle Williams. I did it last year. It aired this past spring. “Man of La Mancha” by Scottsdale Musical Theater Company Various times Thursday, September 26, to Sunday, October 6 Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe $48-$58 scottsdalemusicaltheater.com

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veryone has that one restaurant they’ve been meaning to check out, and Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) gives diners that chance to finally make that reservation and enjoy a restaurants’ most popular menu items at a discounted rate. And what is better than indulging in some of the best food the Phoenix area has to offer for a fraction of the price? Of the more than 150 Valley restaurants participating in ARW this Fall from Sept. 20 to 29, nearly 50 Scottsdale-area restaurants will take part. Over the course of 10 days, diners can take advantage of three-course meals and prix-fixe menus for either $33 or $44 per person or per couple. ARW returns for its 12th year this year, but for both Dorian and Mowry & Cotton, this is the restaurants’ second year participating. “We enjoy participating in AZ Restaurant Week because it gives us exposure to new customers,” said Kurtis Smith, chef at Dorian, which opened in southern Scottsdale off Camelback Road – near the Aloft Hotel – at the end of 2017. Mowry & Cotton Director of Food & Beverage Lisa Mercer agrees. “I hope we will find some new regulars who are excited by what they experienced it will make them want to keep coming back for more,” she said. For $33, Mowry & Cotton’s menu includes a shared starter of buttermilk buns, a first course of either a spinach salad, lamb tacos or roasted tomato flatbread; a second course of either roasted salmon, crispy chicken thigh or charred hangar steak; and dessert of either salted caramel pecan and coffee marshmallow whoopie pies or herb pot de crème – ginger snap cookies with fresh berries and caramelized herbs. But the dish Mercer is most excited for patrons to try is the crispy chicken thigh with lemon herb ricotta, grilled grapes and chamomile hot sauce. “[It’s] been getting rave reviews since we added it to the menu a few weeks ago,” she said. Dorian’s $44 menu includes calamari roasted beet salad as the first-course appetizer, followed by either roasted salmon

The Capital Grille Menu: Steak Price: $44 Where: 16489 N. Scottsdale Road. Reservations: 480-348-1700 Chart House Menu: Seafood Price: $44 Where: 7255 E. McCormick Pkwy. Reservations: 480-951-2550

Citizen Public House Menu: American, includes the Original Chopped Salad, pan-seared scallops, amaro meatloaf, creamy cheesecake and more Price: $33 Where: 7111 E. 5th Ave. Reservations: 480-398-4208

Dorian chef Kurtis Smith likes Restaurant Week because it draws new customers. The Dorian has a deal to further encourage them. (Special to the Progress)

ribeye or roasted chicken with grilled veggies as the second course. Diners then can choose either an apple tart tatin, a chocolate or a blonde brownie with vanilla ice cream for dessert – both of which are new additions to the menu. Smith explained, “The calamari is always a fan favorite, and everyone loves a good ribeye.” Take a look at the Scottsdale-area restaurants participating in ARW this year, below. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit arizonarestaurantweek.com. Agave del Scottsdale Menu: New Mexico City-style, includes Azteca sopes, chalupas poblanas, filete cuchos, flan and more Price: $44 Where: 8390 E. Vía de Ventura Reservations: 480-248-6901

Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe Menu: Mexican, includes chili con queso dip, enchiladas blancas, house-made flan, frozen raspberry margarita and more Price: $44 (including 2 cocktails)

Where: 9393 N. 90th St., 6990 E. Shea Blvd. Reservations: 480-860-2611, 480-998-1734 Alto Menu: Italian Price: $44 Where: 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road. Reservations: 480-629-6232 Barrio Queen Menu: Mexican Price: $33 Where: 7114 E. Stetson Dr. Website: barrioqueen.com

Blanco Tacos + Tequila Menu: Mexican Price: $44 per couple Where: 6166 N. Scottsdale Road., #601 Reservations: 480-305-6692

The Canal Club Menu: Cuban, includes Cauliflower bisque, gaucho steak, picante-crusted salmon, firegrilled peaches and cream and more Price: $44

Culinary Dropout Menu: Gastropub Price: $33 Where: 7135 E. Camelback Road., #125 Reservations: 480-970-1700

deseo Menu: Nuevo Latino, includes Peruvian fried chicken, aji panca wagyu beef short rib, cochotorta and more Price: $44 (add wine pairings for $22) Where: 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy. Reservations: 480-624-1202 Dorian Menu: American, includes calamari roasted beet salad, roasted salmon ribeye, apple tart tatin and more Price: $44 Where: 7419 E. Indian Plaza Reservations: 480-907-5635

Eddie Merlot’s Menu: Steakhouse, includes crab and corn bisque, primed dry aged New York strip, grilled creek stone farm pork chop, world famous carrot cake and more Price: $44 Where: 23207 N. Scottsdale Road. Reservations: 480-699-0480

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Fat Ox Menu: Italian, includes veal meatballs, 8-oz. Linz prime ox cut steak, amaretto gelato and more Price: $44 Where: 6316 N. Scottsdale Road. Reservations: 480-307-6900

Fleming’s Steakhouse Menu: Steakhouse Price: $44 Where: 20753 N. Pima Road., 6333 N. Scottsdale Road. Reservations: 480-538-8000, 480-5968265 Flourish Menu: American, includes Cajun shrimp, teriyaki salmon stir fry, cauliflower steak, flourless chocolate cake and more Price: $44 Where: 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr. Reservations: 480-333-1880 Flower Child Menu: Healthy food Price: $33 Where: 10460 N. 90th St. Reservations: 480-240-4400

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap Menu: American, includes braised pork belly, southern shrimp & grits, chocolate toffee brownie and more Price: $33 Where: 8120 N. Hayden Road., #E-100 Reservations: 480-699-0699 The Greene House Menu: American Price: $44 Where: 15024 N. Scottsdale Road., #100 Reservations: 480-889-9494

J & G Steakhouse Menu: Steak & seafood, includes grilled wild shrimp, roasted Japanese eggplant, hazelnut frangipane and more Price: $44 Where: 6000 E. Camelback Road. Reservations: 480-214-8000 Kitchen West Menu: Southwestern Price: $33 Where: 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy. Reservations: 480-596-7522

La Locanda Menu: Italian, includes, minestrone soup, stuffed pork chop, vanilla bean panna cotta and more Price: $44 Where: 6830 E. 5th Ave., #108 Reservations: 480-284-6511

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Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill Menu: Asian, includes includes Korean steak tacos, chicken and rice soup, Seoul-fl shrimp and chicken, pad Thai and more Price: $44 per couple Where: 9397 E. Shea Blvd., #125 Reservations: 480-767-5464 Marcellino Ristorante Menu: Italian, includes bufala mozzarella and prosciutto, gnocchi sorrentina, panna cotta and more Price: $44 (add $25 for 3 wine pairings) Where: 7114 E. Stetson Dr. Reservations: 480-990-9500

The Mission Menu: Latin, includes crispy cola pork, merquen & miso glazed Alaskan halibut, espresso churros and more Price: $44 Where: 3815 N. Brown Ave.; 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., #140 Reservations: 480-636-5005, 480-2927800 Mowry & Cotton Menu: American, includes lamb tacos, roasted salmon, whoopie pies and more Price: $33 Where: 6000 E. Camelback Road. Reservations: 480-423-2530 North Italia Menu: Italian Price: $33 Where: 15024 N. Scottsdale Road. Reservations: 480-948-2055

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Preston’s Steakhouse Menu: Steak, includes clam chowder, petite bacon-wrapped bistro filet, USDA Prime 8-oz. Delmonico and more Price: $44 Where: 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road., #115 Reservations: 480-629-5087 Roaring Fork Menu: Southwestern, includes tortilla soup, blackened chilean salmon with shrimp scampi, sugar-cured duck breast, warm pecan pie and more Price: $44 Where: 4800 N. Scottsdale Road., #1700 Reservations: 480-947-0795 Roka Akor Menu: Japanese Price: $44 Where: 7299 N. Scottsdale Road. Reservations: 480-306-8800

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Menu: Steak, includes steak house salad, king salmon filet, mini cheesecake with fresh berries and more Price: $44 Where: 7001 N. Scottsdale Road., #290 Reservations: 480-991-5988 Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Menu: Steak, seafood, latin Price: $44 Where: 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr. Reservations: 480-515-5700

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Zinc Bistro Menu: French, includes traditional onion soup, escargot Bourgogne, prime flat iron steak, roasted jidori chicken, peanut butter eclair and more Price: $44 Where: 15034 N. Scottsdale Road. Reservations: 480-603-0922 ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho Menu: Comfort food, includes chopped BLT salad, oysters on the half shell, pappardelle pasta, ZuZu chocolate bar and more Price: $33 Where: 6850 E. Main St. Reservations: 480-421-7997

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I decided to hunt for a simpler version, and I found it. So, here’s the big picture. There are only five ingredients to French macarons, so that’s not the challenge. It’s the technique that’s a bit tricky. But these gorgeous and tasty gems are well worth the effort. gently fold mixture until almond powder and egg whites are fully incorporated. Mixture is done when it is smooth, shiny and slightly runny (like a cake batter). Do not mix beyond this point. If using a coloring or flavor, it must be done at this point. Step 4. Place mixture in a piping bag with an approximate quarter of an inch opening for the tip. Pipe about a nickel size of mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone pad, about 1 inch apart. IMPORTANT! Set baking sheet on counter for about 30 minutes at room temperature until a slight crust develops over macarons. Step 5. Bake at 325 degrees (use standard bake element and not convection) for about 15 minutes. Allow baking sheets to cool and maracons to harden before lifting them away from baking sheet. When cool, fill with icing of your choice like butter cream icing or ganache. For more great recipes and videos, visit my website at jandatri.com/jans-recipe/oneminute-kitchen.

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